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This Miss Motorsale 2016 lady is very slim. Looks as if she could do with some nice dumpling stew (with butterbeans). Fatten her up a bit.

And I agree she has a 'goblin' chin. Unacceptable!!

Just now, moegreen said:

The Arabian women are a sight to behold!

And they don't keep shaving their underarm hair off.

Just now, SunsetT said:

I told my Thai missus about Buddhas being popular as garden ornaments in the West and she it is sacrilegious in Thailand to place images of the Buddha on the ground. So it is an altitude thing. Similarly wall pictures of the King and of the Buddha must be higher on the wall in the home than any other images like family photos or art. Also the head being the highest point in the body and believed to house the highest chakra is regarded as sacred and it  is insulting to touch a Thai  head. The feet (walking in the dirt) are regarded as the lowest spiritually as well as literally  which is why it is insulting to point them at someone in Thailand or India. In my experience I think this is rarely a concern, as in 12 yrs I have never come across it being a consideration by any Thai.

The only reason for this Thai Buddha nonsense and other stuff in the above paragraph is that Thais are constantly saturated by the proporganda telling them what they must believe. Some break free and become free-thinkers whilst others cannot break away from the indoctrination they experience since they could first walk. This is no different from the muslims (mohammed going to heaven on a winged horse) and the ultra-christians of the US (teaching creationism in schools).

Science tells us how to think and religion what must be thought.

Do unto others as you would wish done to yourself. That is enough to get started and  it is enough to dump all this religous claptrap (from around the world) into the past alongside greek gods and flat-earth preachers.

Pehaps I expect too much. Faith before facts and belief without evidence.

Just now, Becker said:

It was never on the cards. It's just a power struggle between different factions. It was never the intention of the junta to fix anything as is apparent after more than three years of military rule.

Yinluck gave Ch-o-ch a free hand.

She trusted him.

What I'm preturbed about is this; there and literally hundreds of pics of them together. Well,,, so what!!?? I've seen a couple where, walking behind, he was glaring at her backside. Is it possible that he made a play for her and got rejected? Might explain his sudden obsession of destoying her. 

These pics were some 6 months before the Junta takeover. If I get the pics I'll post them up.

Just now, Muzarella said:

Really may be dificult to live in a Buddhist country with negative views of Buddhism

So a person living in a different country is going to find it difficult!

I have no views on buddhism; except what I see. I'm an athiest. Yes,,, I do find it a challenge but I've got more love and respect for things in Thailand than most of the Thais I know. I find them very shallow indeed. Will change direction at a moment's notice. And principles!!! One of the posters on TVForum has this quote; "Those are my principles and if you don't like them,, well I have others." Thais all over.

Just now, Muzarella said:

Amaze me that most comments are critics of the Thailand culture and way of life.

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That is just "Thainess". If you decided to  live here, nothing better that gaining the respect of the community around you showing interest of its culture and traditions.

I do live here. And I am trying to tread the path between respect for an absurd Thai form of religion and atheism. It's not easy as most here will know.

Before Darwin westerners had an excuse for religion. What else could explain the catatrophes of life? Now they are more educated they know differently. 

What I know about Thai buddha culture does not reflect on anything good in my book. It's more about greed, saving face, lies and ridiculous beliefs. 

Just now, dcnx said:

The fake witch chin is a big turn off. 

I don't like chicken legs on a woman.

7 minutes ago, nickmondo said:

I have an opinion, but will keep it to myself!  nuff said

Go on Nick. Do tell!

4 minutes ago, LolaS said:

cheesiness or tackiness, is art or other objects that appeal to popular or uncultivated taste because they are garish or overly sentimental, which means that these objects are considered by other people to be ugly, without style, false, or in poor taste but enjoyed or appreciated by still other people in an ironic or knowing way or because it is funny.

What is art for one is fart for another.

6 minutes ago, LolaS said:

kitsch

I don't know what you are talking about.

Please explain!!??

1 hour ago, darksidedog said:

Two years more than her brother got! I somehow doubt either of them will ever serve a single day of it though, regardless of how much bullshit we are going to hear about asking Interpol to bring them back.

Unlikely to while they are not in the country. I agree; Interpol will not do anything.

10 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Utterly crass display. Severed heads of Buddha are considered to be disrespectful to say the least.

They were not severed. They were cemented onto a wall!!

7 minutes ago, dunroaming said:

It is the sole of foot that is insulting but anything to do with the feet is considered unacceptable.  I tend to cross my legs when sitting and if opposite to other Thai people I am careful that my foot is not pointing towards them.  In contrast it is unacceptable to touch a Thai persons head although it is OK with children.  I guess everything in between is fair game!

I can live with that but what about when people are sleeping on the floor?

17 minutes ago, Artisi said:

Learn a bit more, spirit houses have SFA to do with Buddhism, similar to having a grotto and a Mary dedicated to Buddha.

I think I understand the logic here.

When I return from Laos with a case of single malt our whole house becomes spiritual. 

I know that's not exactly the same but a glass or two I feel like I'm close to life itself.

25 minutes ago, Catoni said:

Photo below of foreigner who obviously has no knowledge of Buddism as she has the image on her foot--totally insulting as the foot is considered the lowest of body and towards hell. You can't even point with your foot here. 

Is it not the sole of the foot that is insulting? Recall when that statue of Sadam Hussain was toppled and the people were hitting the statue with the soles of their shoes. "Have some of that you, you bad man." Whack, whack and another whack. Bet it hurt him!!

5 minutes ago, jmccarty said:

Is there a difference between "Art" & "Decoration"  Can Buddha Art be displayed anywhere outside of a Wat?   If I am learning Buddhism, can I have a spirit house with a Buddha to pray to?

If you do start praying; any chance of some winning lottery numbers for the next draw?

1 minute ago, Catoni said:

Well.... I have more than just one Sak Yant tattoo..... I have nine...  Two on each arm....  five on my back..  I would never make any special effort to cover them.  What for ? ? 

    

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    The teachings of Lord Buddha poisons nothing.

Great answer Catoni.

I have over 40 cats and a tattoo of a panther. Koi carp too.

I have just two rules in my religion;

01 Treat others as you would wish to be treated.

02 Love thy neighbour; but only if you like them.

1 minute ago, canuckamuck said:

So many people here think they have got the whole Thai Buddhism thing worked out. After a few years they will realize that the whole arrangement is a lot more fluid and of-the-moment than they imagined. And a lot of regional differences too. They don't like rules to be too confining. 

That is so true.

Up here near the Mekong I'm sure the locals only pray so they can gleen the lottery numbers, When I ask the wife about the religious aspects she tells me I wouldn't understand if she did tell me. I don't think they know or care about the religion as long as they can win the lotto every so often.

8 minutes ago, joeyg said:

It's outrageous!!!

To be honest it's worse than outrageous. Any suggestion as such should be litterally obliverated. Now let's get back to the chippy!

40 minutes ago, 4MyEgo said:

Nice, yeh mine looks really nice in hers too, especially under that school uniform of hers that she used to wear to school when she was in high school, amazing how she can still fit into 555

You are turning this thread into a farce. The both of you.

"yes, but she was wearing the white ones at the time I took the photo "

Let's get back to the pieces of concrete on the wall.

5 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

"Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's."
 

Exodus 20:17

 

Absolutely nothing about not coveting the clippy though!

I'm not sure about that NanLaew.

Man shalt only lay with lady. Lady shalt only lay with man. Man or lady or ladyboy shalt not covet thy neighbour's clippy.

Ludicrous 7: 4

8 minutes ago, Orton Rd said:

sexist drivel, I thought this forum had higher standards?

I agree 100%

Once posters start quoting the bible incorrectly we know we have reached rock bottom.

2 hours ago, Get Real said:

I guess it must hurt a little bit to be namned Miss Buffalo 2017. 

Up here being a farmer or farmer's wife or daughter is an honour.

They have a festival up here where the girls dress up as a <deleted>. It's some sort of fertility parade and it's taken seriously indeed!

49 minutes ago, jgarbo said:

Next time stick with Garden Gnomes. 

Agreed!

But in 'The Full Monty' the wife hated the gnomes and the husband couldn't understand why. He thought that because he liked them it was wrong for anyone not to. That's the trouble with these religious <deleted>; they just can't see it; just like the gnome man in the film.

11 minutes ago, Catoni said:

I am Therevada Buddhist and had some Sak Yant done by a monk several years ago.  He only tattooed me after questioning and determining I was Buddhist and respected Buddha and his Teachings and the Thai customs.. Among my Sak Yant are some Ongk Pra figures..

If you later become a atheist, after reading Christopher Hitchen's 'Religion Posions Everything', would you have the tattoo covered over or removed?