Bday Prang

Extremists who will be happy when they are living in their "free state " under their merciful sharia law soon enough it will be akin to Afghanistan. I doubt the general population are really looking forward to that

History lesson part 2 60 years ago in Ireland both sides were killing each other it was never just protestants killing catholics, as for the rest of your examples of conflict the "religion of peace" seems to be disproportionally represented (as usual.) I see little to be gained by talking to or attempting to negotiate with extremists. The fact that some of these extremist groups don't talk to each other is a positive thing divide and rule being a common military / political tactic. If they all joined forces it would be a lot worse. To suggest that the Thai military purposely encourage terrorist activity as a form of job creation is beyond incredible

You obviously have not researched things very well , with a multiple entry tourist visa there would be no need to pay anything to Thai immigration, and to suggest that the 2 visa runs required would involve "taking up all ones time is clearly either an exaggeration or an example of very bad planning bordering on incompetence haha

I'm curious as to the average spend per head of the 218,000 Laotian "tourists"

There is nothing whatsoever in immigration policy that is "set up for 2 week tourists" unless you know something that I don't ? The most basic form of entry (visa exempt) provides for an initial stay of 30 days and is extendable by a further 30 days It is far from impossible to stay here from 3 -6 months a multiple entry tourist visa would enable nearly a 9 month stay A single entry tourist visa enables a 3 month stay and when coupled with a quick in out border bounce a 5 month stay is easily achievable . Then repeat to achieve 7 months. Non of which is particularly onerous for the average traveller

There are many examples of tourists and expats alike causing trouble and drinking illegally . of course there are not as many examples as there are of Thais behaving badly that might possibly be because there are simply not as many tourists. Many hardworking Thais that I know exhibit a live and let live attitude to the activities of others. and I have never heard them calling for more restrictive legislation to curb others enjoyment. Totally contrary to the killjoy attitudes expressed by some of the more self-righteous, members of this forum.

Don't forget many on here have a deep rooted problem regarding any Thai being wealthier than they are, this article like many others is designed to fan the flames of that basically racist resentment

There is nothing wrong with my ability to read or understand the meaning of your post, You clearly think "locals" are totally lacking in moral fiber, and as such are incapable of remaining sober without some form of legislation in place to enforce restraint or abstinence? Unlike yourself obviously ! How arrogant is that? I guess you don't have many Thai friends

Shutting the country down for months was hardly putting money before health and safety, what a ridiculous statement

Contrary to what you think ,most people are , like you. perfectly capable of exercising self control when necessary , there would need to be a blanket ban on alcohol to protect a tiny minority from themselves, Hardly a reason to restrict the night time economy or the chosen leisure activities and enjoyments of those on holiday

And prove to the rest of them worldwide that terrorism is the way forward ! oh yes, that would be brilliant idea

you "understand" that a very small minority are angry , having been whipped up into a frenzy by a handful of violent extremists , very thinly disguised as men of "god"

give them nothing

Absolutely correct

what on earth are you talking about?

we need less like you for sure

and now its your turn to rant is it ?

what are you talking about, how many tourists actually drive?

so you don't think money was involved ?

the other 20% are caused by peoples innate inability to drive properly, cannabis doesn't get a look in

do you think there will be more stoned tourists than drunk tourists, if so why?

people like him amaze me , over two months in and they still don't have a clue, I have given up trying to help them

You are not stating anything of fact at all

I doubt he enjoys anything

0.02% ? what on earth are you talking about ? where have you been getting your information from ? you need to change your sources as you are misinformed