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Radical left-wingers always label things they don't like a "conspiracy theory". Anything to silence dissent. By this logic, the decision not to prosecute the whole rape-gang thing was a "conspiracy theory". They don't like what you're saying, so they will say whatever they can to stop you. It doesn't matter if it is true, logical, fair, etc., it's all about silencing voices they dislike.

It seems like a lot of people perceive this as a law that makes it a crime to say something they don't like about a group that they support. It's kind of inevitable that the police are going to be flooded with complaints.

So, Yada was arrested and Saranya had previously been accused by Yada but was subsequently cleared? OK, but why is Saranya's bio in the story about Yada's arrest?

Probably filler to make readers feel like they've read an informative news article.

So you always have to drive at a speed where you can stop safely if someone suddenly pulls out of a side street directly into your path or it's your fault? What speed is that, walking speed? Do you drive at that speed all the time? Doubt it.

Traditionally, it was all about sex, then being able to live together and have children, but as that is no longer necessary, it does seem to be losing its attraction for men. All that is left is a little bit of social pressure, so if men aren't bothered by that... As they say, why buy the cow if you can get the milk for free? "Feminists" have really made things bad for women, ironically.

Her body is changing. As you get older your metabolism slows. Happens to men and women. So her eating the same as she always has doesn't mean a lot. She likely needs to start eating less, as we all do as we age, and getting more exercise.

You have to understand that you are living in a society where publicly criticising someone or making them feel bad about something is considered to be an extremely rude thing to do, even if they are completely in the wrong. As a result of this, disciplining someone or pointing out their mistake, even where you are totally in the right, makes you the bad guy. You cannot apply the rules of your home country and how you feel or what you think is acceptable or good is irrelevant.

Weren't they moving away from tourism and focussing on industry? That seemed to be what a lot of people were saying, that Thailand doesn't actually need tourism. Perhaps they spoke a little too soon... I suppose the appeal of a more passive income is too much to resist. Can't say I blame them, but it would be nice if people were a little more honest about it.

It is useful, in that it has a use, but it isn't really useful enough. It doesn't take that long to push in a few chairs (with the exception of a whole classroom) and some people enjoy straightening a room out when its use has finished. The cost of purchasing and running the chairs is probably a lot higher than the effort involved in pushing in chairs. People should also be pushing in their own chairs, and this will only discourage courtesy and personal responsibility. Their mass use would also lead to confusion, where people try to push in automatic chairs, and forget to push in non-automatic chairs, assuming that they will push in themselves. The choice of music for the video is also a little odd. I believe that is normally chosen for something scary or dangerous.

Is that targeting high-risk foreigners, or attempting to make all foreigners sound high-risk?

This is one of the things that makes me not want to ever ride, or even drive, in Thailand. That and the chance of getting killed over my response to stupid or dangerous driving (beeping and shouting at someone who nearly killed me). Sometimes it seems like it's a case of you being to blame for someone else's actions as you failed to get out of the way. It really wouldn't surprise me if you got yourself in a situation where someone else hit you, then you ended up being responsible for the death of their child, simply because you're a foreigner, with the police being very much in on it.

Why is it strange for you that people are focussed on the part that poses a danger to others? It's simply a case of people wanting to protect women and girls. How strange that you have this attitude: "Why are people fixating on the dangerous part, and why are they so focussed on the cause of the most dangerous part?" It all seems completely clear to anyone being honest about it.

Most things are done just for appearance in Thailand. I doubt she is hurting anyone. It's not that dissimilar to school punishment. A few jumping jacks or fake lashes and everyone's happy. It's more about appearing to have done something.

The staff said they consented to it over being fined, so no offence to be charged with. It doesn't even look like it hurts, let alone causes injury. This is Thailand, remember. Home of fake everything.

Women are different to men and look for different things in a partner. While men are likely to be thinking something along the lines of "I want to find a sweet, attractive, young girl without baggage", women will not be thinking the same. They are more attracted to status and economics, which tend to increase with age. Which contradicts what you wrote above... It's true that upbringing counts for a lot, but past relationships can absolutely ruin a girl. You need to look out for both. Also, the longer a girl is "innocent and baggage free", the more likely they are to have not experienced childhood trauma. Note that @OneMoreFarang said young and innocent without baggage, not that young will automatically mean innocent.

That and Thai people really like breaking the law. If the "corruption" within the Thai Police force went away (and we have to assume that means that they actually enforced the law), Thai society might not be able to function. Imagine if they enforced all traffic laws in the same way it is done in the West. Most of the population would be off the road in a couple of weeks.

So, it happens to Thai men also... 🤔 This part particularly sucks. Your husband should be your family.

Probably he contacted the police to say he was going to surrender, but they thought it would look better for them if they went and arrested him instead. That way they can say they "caught" him.

No. I'm one of those people who knows what "woke" means in this context. You're one of those people that wants to pretend that it doesn't mean what people are using it to describe, presumably because you don't like it. There's not much of a discussion you will be able to have about the term, if you cannot accept what it means. Otherwise, you're simply arguing over nothing. All you will be capable of is this: Person A: "I'm sick of all this wokeness." You: "What's wrong with wokeness? Wokeness means antiracism." Person A: "Actually, it now has a new meaning." You: "Well, I don't accept that new meaning. You're saying you are against anti-racism." Person A: "I'm not though, because wokeness doesn't mean that." You: "Yes it does." And so on. You can see how there's really no point in you trying to discuss something if you cannot understand/accept what is being discussed.

Wokeism doesn't equal anti-racism, so your immediately onto a faulty argument.

Attract visitors to generate revenue.

Would judo be better for that?

What if I'm being even more kind and friendly to her? Do we share the tip? This isn't America. In most countries, basic human decency, or "being polite", isn't something people fake solely to get more money out of someone.

Thais cannot resist the natural drive to take money from foreigners and give it to other Thais.