Fex Bluse

23 hours ago, Neeranam said:

Are you saying you deserve one for just having a family?

What do you mean by contributing?

My friend got, the order of the white elephant, for work done helping Thailand during the Laos border war. This, IMHO, would be a more appropriate reward.

You can apply for Thai citizenship if you are married to a Thai and worked for 3 years at a cost of 5,000 baht.

And, then wait for 15 years or so while it is approved for very little resulting benefit. He'll ALWAYS be a Falang. People will ALWAYS ask him "where you come from?"

21 hours ago, cookieqw said:

I gleaned this from another article. Seemed to hit a spot with me !

 

Also Thailand typically does not have a 'blame culture', where a culprit must be found for any misadventure. There is a more fatalistic acceptance of things going wrong, less public clamour for accountability.

On the Guilt-Shame-Fear Index Thailand is usually thought to be approximately: Guilt=10%, Shame=60%, Fear=30%. So you can imagine that whenever they have the opportunity to place Blame (which goes with Guilt) without interfering with Shame or Fear (farangs are not important in the Shame spectrum, and, unlike many, many Thais, will not immediately respond with Fear (violence)), they jump at the opportunity.  It's perfect for them. Blame foreigners as much as possible to use up our 10%.  LOL

http://honorshame.com/culture-profile-thailand/ 

8 hours ago, Lingba said:

need of upgrade???...a bunch of bs fodder for the media!...Thailand doesn't know how to implement what they already have in place...how can they possibly upgrade?

Maybe it will be in the Thailand 4.1 release? 

14 hours ago, Anythingleft? said:

The whole issue relates to money.
Any new or additional measures of safety and the following regulation and monitoring of said measures will cost money. The rub being that the vendor complains about absorbing the cost as in less profit, or the consumer gets it. If the consumer gets it then "cheap " Thailand becomes no more and other countries become more attractive.
As countries become more 1st world in all aspects such as road and travel safety so do the costs associated, no tourist wants that, if they did they would not be here they would be in any number of countries that already implement these, but at a much higher cost.
Tourists want cheap, cheap is available due to lack of regulation and enforcement of said regulation.
All the topics running make me laugh a little from the constant rantings that improvement is a must, I would say that pretty much everybody came to this country initially because it was cheap and the rules and regulations relaxed.
Enforcing the laws and regulations already in place is another point entirely and should IMO be carried out, adding new? Turns the whole tourist industry on its head and there would be big repercussions from that.
The only things that makes Thailand attractive are cheapness and easy visa/entry access, change either and you lose.......



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I'm not sure. Value should be the focus, not price. There is plenty of room for significant improvement in Thailand's infrastructure while being able to keep the value high despite the additional cost it will require. 

Cost and Value is not a perfectly linear relationship. You can buy an expensive sh1tty value Italian car or you can buy a great quality Japanese one for far less money and vastly better value (excluding intrinsic value of having a "fancy" Italian suoercar). 

3 hours ago, Ks45672 said:

I would agree with assessment, Thai women covered in gold or massive earrings with a fake smile are probably the ones that should be avoided but..... To each his own lol

Most of these commenters are just jealous. Typical responses when they see another farang with an attractive Thai woman 

Not sure. Alot will depend on the mindset of the parents. If they are mostly poor, the risks may be higher as they would be in any country. Someone will need to help them. A prominent, honest Thai lawyer (of which there are not likely to be many). As someone else said, for the boys, they are mostly too young anyway to benefit either from money or the advances of the girls awaiting them. Too bad

15 minutes ago, eeworldwide said:

It certainly will make a great movie - and it's a golden opportunity for all the key characters involved, as each of them will have their own story/account to give of the ordeal.

 

The script certainly needs to be written by an excellent writer  - my guess is that it will be a collaborative effort between a Thai writer and an established screenwriter from the west.

 

The great thing is that the story can build and pivot from the point of view of any one of the main characters - The Coach - one of the boys or even one of the divers.

 

Then you've got the lore of the cave itself - stretching back as far as time itself. The reclining "malevolent?" lady - have previous lives been lost etc? What's the history of the monks caves - and the naming of particular points in the cave system.

You've got the stories of the Brit divers and previous extractions, you've got the tragic Thai Navy Seal, and then you've got the governor being transferred in the middle of it, you've got the religious aspect as well - some of the boys being christian and others buddhist etc etc. 

And of course - this all happened slap bang in the middle of the 2018 World Cup - to a Junior Thai Football Team!!

LIFE IS STRANGER THAN FICTION!! You really couldn't make this stuff up!!
This event has now become a major part of Thai History.

 

If it's done well - the film can be a really great work of art, as well as being a brilliant thriller/adventure movie.

 

I hope the boys get proper legal representation  - because the fact is - their families could be set for generations if it's all handled properly. Hopefully they won't accept a buyout for a couple of million baht each - they need to make sure they sign a contract that covers residuals and publishing/copyright.

You also have things like:

Thai monk superstitious stuff

Feud beteeen PM, Governor 

Media curtailment 

Near electrocutions 

So many angles. I suspect problem will be that the local guys will want the story to be too perfect and free from any errors or negative dramatic effect.

2 minutes ago, lionsincity said:

 

Good heavens.......some of you got a raw deal.

Well we all like different types of girls. I'm flexible in my tastes

"Tourism generates 10 per cent of Thailand’s gross domestic product" 

When indirect effects are considered, tourism is estimated to account for 20% and that is even before considering the enormous market around sex spending. A more reasonable estimate would be up around 25-30% of GDP but the goverment is too embarrassed to admit it. 

9 minutes ago, bermannor said:

All Thais I know who don't eat beef are good Buddhist and don't eat it because of religious reason, same (?) as Hindus.

Many Blacks in RSA dpn't eat beef because they don't eat "red meat".

I suppose it's a mixed bag. 

3 minutes ago, bermannor said:

Because it is much more expensive!

And sh1t quality. Not much better than chewing flavored rubber bands. Usually required to be swallowed without mastication . Not good for digestion. 

2 minutes ago, watcharacters said:

 

And please tell us where you came up with this gem?

 

"all older People"?    " horrific quality, chewy meat might be OK for many. "?

 

Are you serious?    Please edit with a Big smiley face.

 

Sorry not all but most. It's a natural aging process. If the average age of farangs discussing this topic was 30 years younger, the opinions would be dramatically different even just on account of them being able to properly taste and smell. Lol

I'm one of the older gentleman 

30 minutes ago, poanoi said:

i havnt asked any hindu, but the thais i asked

claimed it to be due to big animal

The reasons are mixed, but generally Thais have no problem eating beef except that they do not eat much of it. 

This thread provides some insight. 

https://www.quora.com/Is-it-generally-the-Thai-culture-where-people-dont-eat-beef-What-is-the-origin-of-that-culture

4 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

If you buy good quality meat sauce is not needed.  Some of the top steak houses in the world have no sauce.

I agree. There are a few South American (Argentinian, Brazilian) steakhouses in Bangkok. Generally no sauce, especially for beautiful meat like beef and lamb. 

Where I would make an exception is in the case of what is called French Dip in North America. The "au jus" is great. 

12 minutes ago, Bassosa said:

There's good beef to be had in Thailand, even Thai beef...

 

So that would be my suggestion to the OP; before you do anything make sure you have a firm understanding of beef in Thailand. Provenance, prices, availability etc. Some of the cheaper cuts (brisket for instance) can be super nice if cooked in a certain way and served sliced. Why not experiment with 'sous vide' cooking method? It's actually a method that can really help you streamline your cooking process as the meat needs only little time on the grill once removed from the sous vide bath.

 

Perhaps offer the Aussie, US stuff as a premium?

 

Sides are pretty much always done very badly here (mash, veg, sauces), so there's your opportunity to set yourself apart from the rest.

Other than that I would recommend eating at all similar restaurants in your area. See what they do right and what they do wrong. It will help you formulate your offering and possibly your USP's.

Thai restaurants are good for what they are, but one thing you'll never ever get in a Thai restaurants: a caring host who wants to look after you. I sometimes go to a French restaurant with a very hands on owner. Such a breath of fresh air to have someone around that gives a sh*t whether you're having a good time or not. In Thailand, you normally get a few Thai kids hovering around your table, if they're not too busy on their phone. You've got to set the example, leave it to them and service levels will slip, no doubt.

 

Once you're trading, keep the place clean (not just the floor) to have a one-up on the competition. Be different and remove the clutter from your premises before it accumulates. 

This is sound advice given the OP's stated objectives and constraints. 

The sousvide cooking method could be particularly helpful. There's a decent place doing sousvide called "Trust Me I'm Chef" https://www.facebook.com/trustmeImchefkhun/

As for the quality of Thai beef, I suppose it's highly subjective, but I can't agree that any Thai beef I've had anywhere in the country in my 30 years has been quality. 

I do agree that you can make lower quality beef reasonably edible if cooked properly. And, most Thais have no idea that flash cooking or rapid high heat cooking without tenderizing is not appropriate to get a soft, succulent piece of meat. 

6 hours ago, cyberfarang said:

I gave up with buying beef at our local markets. It`s mostly buffalo meat and so tough that it`s probably possible to sole shoes with it. I do miss a nice tender piece of lamb, but too expensive here in Thailand.

?? Agree. Thai food, in the main, is wonderful, but Thai "beef" is the pitts. First thing I do when I get to Singapore or Malaysia or Indonesia is have some decent beef (usually imported from Oz). 

Thai beef is truly appalling stuff and no wonder Thais barely eat any "beef". 

1 hour ago, KhaoYai said:

Nope, I've only ever had one massage, that was a real massage and my wife was present.

OK