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Just now, Pridilives said:

Bangkok is about 50/50 red/yellow (per election result 2011).

why do you say thanks in main goal is make himself richer. Just opinion I know. But opinion based on what?

the ones that ended peace are on the same side as the army. And remember the army could have bought peace at any time of there choosing. Coup was optional.

why do you say yellow want peace but not say red want peace. Red just want election. Surely election is more peace than street mob.

why you think those in control want fair deal. If want fair deal why so repressive .why section 44, why anti democracy constitution. Why attitude camp. Why censorship?

not sure why you think yellows mean well but up to for opinion

 

I understand what you are saying. just wanted others opinions. i think the 50/50 result was including those that aren't from bkk but live there. I don't want to get into a full blown discussion. haven't got the time. will read the replies as they come. it's getting it out there. how much censorship? you're able to give half an opinion here aren't you ; )

18 minutes ago, Na Lee said:

You obviously don't know about the Sakdina system.

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i do. and you obviously don't know much about those families in control of this country. the statement that I replied to was that farangs or foreigners in general are the bottom of the pile. those within the system you speak of are not all native thais. you could question the families that control the UK. you could question those that are still in control of the USA  or most of Europe. but theres no need to question my understanding of sakdina. i'm fully aware thanks

Thailand is ruled by the capital city like many countries around the world. bkk on the most part is yellow. it's run by families. they could be a better option than the reds and that man and his family who's main goal is to make themselves richer. so put the army in charge to keep the peace for now. hopefully democracy and better political leaders will show through. everyone wants peace? at least the yellows do? some have aggreviances that they're not getting a fair deal. I think those in control do want a fair deal for all. just at the same time they don't want anyone questioning their control. who's right? no idea really. but I think the yellows do mean well. the countries in a bit of a transition. hopefully it'll come out the other side well. just an opinion

2 minutes ago, Na Lee said:

SAKDINA system still exist in Thailand, Google Sakdina then you understand Thailand is still a feudal country with diverent social classes. where the farangs are at the lowest place in the social order.

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really. so there aren't 'farangs' amongst the richest families in Thailand with citizenship? I think you'll find there are. you really think that BKK was built just by native thais. think again

2 hours ago, darksidedog said:

Another clear reminder that those with plenty of money and social position are afforded an entirely different version of law and justice. It seems only when these peoples utterly appalling behaviour hits social media and an outcry is raised that the police do anything in such cases. I do hope that with this vile beating of a pregnant woman that the cops and justice finally catch up with him. He is definitely in need of some time behind bars to teach him what is and isn't socially acceptable.

but you know he won't end up behind bars. if, as the article says he's as well connected and has money. we've yet to see that justice served here. if he's not as well connected as the article suggests then he could see time behind bars as deserved. it's not really just about money. rich people do go to jail here. it's about the connections. whether he sees justice depends on those connections. I think i'm right in saying that. I could be wrong

43 minutes ago, bangrak said:

What goes for alcohol IMHO goes also for many other stuff and things, like other kinds of drugs, tools, motorcys, cars/trucks, etc. which could harm other people, and yourself: it has a lot to do with common sense, sense of responsibility, being in control of yourself, foreseeing, caring and carefull, this all somewhere being part of a decent education, which is, alas, lacking so much in this country.

But, hey, they can't keep them stupid to (ab)use them on one side, as 'the system' does so well, and, on the other side, expect them to be sensible, is it...?

There are problems with alcohol, drugs, tools, vehicles everywhere, no doubt, but what we can see here, every day, is worse than in the

well an education didn't save you from writing a load of drivel did it. hey. let's all be scared of cars people and yourself. it's all so harmful. let's build the world out of cotton candy. it's softer.

1 minute ago, Happy enough said:

jesus. you don't believe that. the junta didn't do anything wrong. just a bit of a clear out. about time

the girls are hot in Vietnam. i'll give you that. anything else? no. bkk is the best city in asia. you might have had a bad experience. lick your wounds 5555 moan and bitch about it. hope you're happy where you are

1 minute ago, Mad mick said:

Cant help it im mad mick " kwai jaunta have worn me down " im not on my own many others " im glad i left probably many expat's r happy I've gone 5 5 5 ! Whats going on why do they keep reinventing the wheel " if its not brocken jaunta will break it " thai's are thier own worst enemy . His atm card idea was rejected he wanted to prove had money in the bank will use atm reciept at immigration unfortunately they dont have any atm machines at immigration " 8000 thb cash was not enough home he went , " not many people carry $800 US in the back pocket or any other currencies = 20,000 thb onto a plane " his atm idea was rejected by immigration so plastic could not save him , he had a 3 month visa issued in uk thai embassy must show 

onward travel or rtn ticket before granted 3 month visa, he was complaining about only had 8,000 thb cash on him obviously he would use atm card bkk + had rtn ticket , hotel vouchers paid for " no entry " Yesterday another guy 25,000 thb on him more than 

20,000 thb as per new reg's u must have cash 20,000 or equivalent in cash " he was deported or refused entry because he had to many tourist visas in out so what ! Thailand tourist country , that's how the thais made money in first place from tourisim "oh no he must be working " why maybe he liked thailand as a base easy travel any where back and forth u still spending money " i did for 3 years no problem after all the bull i left to where im welcome 3 month x 3 multiple  

tourist entrys " in out is no problem better beaches cleaner same price for all Vietnam .

not 1 price for farang and 1for thai " thailand is tourist founded country via back paker's mainly 

after vietnam war " boom time kicked in early 80s " obviously thai jaunta more happy with quality chinese tourist who pay everything in home country of origin spend very little money in thailand ! oh sorry they love 7/11 and family mart for 1 or 2 beers and 4 day tour group trip over off they go" + are not stopped by immigration show us  20,000 thb check " if they did every one would be waiting at least a week or 2 + + to enter kwailand just in time for next visa run or head back home ur not welcome in thailand " go phillipines or Vietnam great pristine beaches ,Burma great beaches slowly developing into the next boom or Cambodia is ok no problem with visas " Ur Unwelcomed in Amazing thailand " we are not in the mix of what jaunta call quality tourists .

 

jesus. you don't believe that. the junta didn't do anything wrong. just a bit of a clear out. about time

9 minutes ago, Happy enough said:

you're a hippy. i'm not saying that's wrong. but you're in Thailand. this is a money country. kind of third world. you know what it is. enjoy their beaches but remember. money is number 1. without that good luck. that goes for family, business the lot. if you cant support yourself, don't expect anyone else too. they won't

ahh. nice aston martin just arrived. db7. couldn't afford the 9. going to get that wrapped in film. life's a bitch. got it in black. was thinking grey. not important. no shit 555 really. should have upgraded the alloys. next week. little problems

you're a hippy. i'm not saying that's wrong. but you're in Thailand. this is a money country. kind of third world. you know what it is. enjoy their beaches but remember. money is number 1. without that good luck. that goes for family, business the lot. if you cant support yourself, don't expect anyone else too. they won't

Just now, thaibeachlovers said:

The thousands of people arriving every day are mostly on visa exempt entries or with no consecutive back to back tourist visas.

 

The good ol' days are over, sadly.

 

Pity that embassies/ consulates are still giving tourist visas when they shouldn't, due to such as the OP's problem.

yes they will. it's just a few weeks crack down. watch it unfold. back to normal in a few weeks. same old haha. don't believe me? copy and paste this next month and tell me I'm wrong

4 hours ago, elgenon said:

How much longer does the former PM need to be out of the country before he returns?

 

I think the Boss can stay out long enough. I'm sure he has a good life wherever he is. Does the Thai government know where he is?

addies tonight. i'd bet 500 baht on that. of course they know where he is. I give up. his family are the government. what part of that don't you understand? taksin has nothing to do with it. pretty sure even you can see a big <deleted> off to him. perhaps not. well he's not here is he. should be enough even for the less abled. truth hurts. just sayin

Just now, SunsetT said:

Of course it is weaker!  That is the whole point! But I think it tastes good. Compulsory to offer it! Not to drink it! All I want is the choice!

so just drink water?? water tastes nice with ice. it's nice and cheap. fresh

9 minutes ago, Puwa said:

A nation of children.

better than a nation trying to be adults. look west. they haven't a clue. look at it. it's funny

8 minutes ago, SunsetT said:

Of course it is weaker!  That is the whole point! But I think it tastes good. Compulsory to offer it! Not to drink it! All I want is the choice!

ok. have a glass of water and ice. tastes fresh. costs <deleted> all. 5 baht, maybe 10. who knows. it's nice. have one of those ; )

3 minutes ago, jimster said:

And even more worrying is that this is happening at a time when governments around the world are actively trying to discourage the use of cash.

 

I just came back from a business trip to China after an absence of 3 years. I was astonished by just how popular and widespread cashless payment apps are becoming (Ali Pay and WeChat being the main ones) used to pay for just about everything and nearly every local uses these apps to settle their bills now (not just young people either) - taxi fares, supermarket purchases, restaurant bills (yes even hole in the wall restaurants accept these payment methods now!), not to mention department stores (as you would expect), airlines, cinemas, just about every type of business in China now accepts cashless payments (even wet markets!) I was one of the few individuals that still used cash and kind of felt out of place! Perhaps in another 3 years cash will be gone altogether, who knows?!

 

In India, the government denominated the largest bills, restricted ATM withdrawals and at the same time, a local company implemented a cashless payment system that has now become so widespread it is revolutionising the way Indians pay for goods and services.

 

I have to say, I am still traditional and prefer cash and credit/debit cards, so I wouldn't have a problem showing cash if I needed to (though I rarely carry 20000 Baht on me, I don't see the point unless I know I will need that amount for a larger purchase - 5000 or so will more than adequately cover my initial expenses).

 

It's interesting how Thailand is so far behind - it's still very much a cash and debit/credit card economy. Though in a certain way I hope things don't change - but let's see here - Indians struggle to get 20,000 THB out of an ATM because their withdrawal limits are much lower than this and Chinese have stopped using cash - how will Thai immigration respond?

 

The era of cash is well and truly over, well except in Thailand (so far).

it's an online country. it really is. maybe not at the borders or in the bars. its not that far behind. most of the money that matters here is changing hands online. cash is cute. it will be faded out

4 minutes ago, oldgent said:

maybe so but looks like she got Colinneil going

each to their own ; ) don't get me wrong. I would. but that's really off par with what I consider hot.

3 minutes ago, phuketjock said:

Jack endless posts again.

This issue did not just come up it has been law for over 20 years and is now becoming an issue

for those who have been abusing the tourist visa/exempt entry system, not for anyone else.

The VOA argument is a red herring only a few countries a eligible for such a visa.

It is not rocket science Jack make sure you obey the rules and you will not have any problems,

and the rule for Thailand in this instance is make sure you have proof that you have the required

amount of money to enter, with the appropriate visa or exempt entry. Simple really.

 

and the rule for Thailand in this instance is make sure you have proof that you have the required

amount of money to enter, with the appropriate visa or exempt entry. Simple really.

you're correct. can't understand how some don't get it. it's simple

9 minutes ago, Tony125 said:

She is pleasant to look at but something like 13 years ago I lost my passport had to go to a police station in Bangkok to report it and they had a couple of actual stunners there..

she's kind of ugly, am I wrong? dark skinned boyish moody looker. but yes, you're right. there are some real cuties working with the BIB. she isn't one of them

1 hour ago, jaywalker said:

My heart bleeds. Thailand had maybe half a billion dogs. They could do with a few less.

don't be mean jw. the dogs are alright.

1 hour ago, nasanews said:

I thought dogs could swim.

they can. you can see the current. that dog was a goner of he didn't grab him

karma. fair play. now clean that rubbish up.

Just now, SunsetT said:

If the government want to lower Thai alcohol consumption, then they should encourage it by making it compulsory for bars & restaurants to sell the 'light' beers that manufacturers offer. I really like 'Singha Lite' at 3.5%. It really tastes good but hardly anyone sells it. And the occasional bar that does often rips u off by charging the same or almost the same as regular Singha when it is actually cheaper than Leo and Chang! They could also insist on TV advertising campaigns to promote it.

you already are promoting it. tastes like water and weaker than normal singha. its a hard sell ; ) and don't say make it compulsory here. they're good at that hahah. all we need is another rule!!

On ‎20‎/‎07‎/‎2017 at 2:54 AM, NextStationBangkok said:

Money works everywhere in Thailand.

 

Rarely rich people goes to jail, hope they find him.

 

If the charges are serious and have proof, why not Thai Government revoke his passport and issue Interpol red corner notice ?

 

They are just playing cat mouse game for money. Elite club!

rich people 'never' go to jail if they know the right people. 'never'. it's the land you chose my friend. just make sure you have money and know the right people and you have nothing to worry about. simple really. do you know how many thai fugitives hang out at addies café in earls court each night. it's Friday, check it out. will be packed. spending, singing, banging the hottest girls you'd imagine. yup. it is what it is

On ‎08‎/‎03‎/‎2017 at 3:20 AM, jaltsc said:

“The Thai baht today is traded at Bt35.13 per US dollar, gaining nearly 2 per cent since the beginning of this year. “

 

Wow!!! Fantastic!!! If this trend continues, I will be able to afford the farang rate at the national parks......Oh Wait...I can just go to any local soi and look at dumped garbage for free.  

 

why be so negative. you know the score. why moan about it. don't go to the parks if you think it's a rip off and tidy the garbage up if it means so much to you ; ) i mean you could right, but you choose not to. moan instead. won't get you anywhere but if it makes you feel better crack on. the garbage will still be there for you to moan about tomorrow