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11 hours ago, Pib said:
Was married (and still married) when the Thai wife and I bought our house/dirt here in Bangkok and I have a Usurfruct on the chanote.
Me too in Pattaya, they did not want to do the usufruct and the fist bloke tried to say it was not available and also tried to charge extra money but I simply went back another day and spoke to another officer there and was all done for a minimal cost ?B60...
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Cannot quote directly but BM Sunderland has completely nailed it in one of the other topics!!!What more can you say its either through complete ineptitude to keep track or saving face either way I reckon the junta are completely out of their depth which I realise aint hard for this bunch of muppets!!- Advanced Members
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It is probably being spread quite rapidly at this stage throughout the country. I had a look back to 8 February when Thailand last reported a sizeable chunk of cases. Seven cases on that day took the total to 32. This was the picture on that day:
Singapore 40
Thailand 32
Japan 25
South Korea 24
Hong Kong 22
Fast forward to today:
Japan 85 (+248% in the last 12 days - not including the cruise ship cases)
Singapore 84 (+110%)
South Korea 82 (+241%)Hong Kong 65 (+195%)
Thailand 35 (+9%)
Nine percent? Wow! Amazing! Considering the open door policy to China and Thailand was the most visited country outside China before the shutdown in Wuhan, these figures are astounding. Not even a 50% increase.
What does this point to? A cover-up to protect the dying tourist industry, or poor detection and follow-up/tracing? Perhaps the virus doesn't like spicy food or the DNA of the locals here. I don't know. It makes little sense.
It would not surprise me in the slightest if one day we wake up to find that Thailand has gone from containment of COVID-19 to disaster management in the blink of an eye.
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Ha, well if the clown in chief says that it must be true....
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1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:More racist ranting from this toxic administration. He was a former minister of the interior, from a political family. He was appointed purely on cronyism. Where is his "health" background? He speaks with zero authority. He is ignorant and fairly useless.
Fairly useless, I think you are being way too lenient!!!
He man is an out and out cretin and like most of his ilk he proves this on a very regular basis!!
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2 hours ago, billd766 said:
What colour?
Any colour you want!
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Blimey corruption amongst Thai politicians I just cannot believe these fine upstanding individuals would have done anything to imperil the good name of Thailand, on a separate note I have a lovely bridge for sale in London if anyone is interested....
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11 minutes ago, Perhaps2more said:
Obviously, it is beyond your ability to understand.
Possibly.....
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7 minutes ago, Perhaps2more said:1) Buddhism is about understanding nature and finding peace. Whether you can practise it or not is another matter.
The Principle of nature always remains the same. Understand unhappiness and what are the causes of unhappiness is important.
The ways to deal with unhappiness lead to the enlightenment.
In advance psychology many of its theories are Buddhist principles.
Buddhism is not the same as other religions because it does not have God. The Buddha is a teacher.
Buddhism is about the fact of life, personal peace, not the world peace or those theories you mentioned. It is not worldly but personally.
2) Hypocrisy is a word that has nothing to do with Wisdom. Understanding nature of all things is Wisdom.
3) Outsiders should never interfere with anything that has nothing to do with them. It is not the way to peace.
3) Outsiders should never interfere with anything that has nothing to do with them. It is not the way to peace.
Somethings are absolutely shocking!
Bloody hell stupidity is very, very common, <deleted>in gobsmacked but not particularly shocked unfortunately......
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1 minute ago, Perhaps2more said:
Interesting that you can not understand the knowing and practising are not the same. I am sure most Thai know the basic of not to kill and the non attachment but how many can practise these teaching. I do not see many Christians can practise the teaching of Christ either. You are not saying they do not know Christ's teaching.
Why would you see fact as an excuse? I did not offer reasons for people to excuse the situation. You have no right to excuse them because you are not a Buddhist. I don't think you have any belief either. That is your choice, it does not mean you are right and those who have their belief are wrong.
When what they believe to be sacred was made into a gimmick, it is not difficult to understand their feeling of anger. I am sure people in the Vatican will be just as angry if someone painted Christ as an ape.
It is about respect to other people's belief. Not an excuse. ... But what do you know or care ?
Did you read the OP?
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10 minutes ago, Perhaps2more said:
Knowing and practising in Buddhism are not the same. Most Thai people know all the basic knowledge but it is not easy to practise.
You are expecting enlightenment in ordinary people. It is not possible otherwise Thailand would be a very different place where most people would rather be elsewhere. No sex, no alcohol and drugs, You wouldn't want them to really practise Buddhism, would you?
Talking about ordinary people, of course, they are upset when someone is taking what is sacred to them and turns that into American comic. It is disrespectful. Besides, the art work is quite amateurish.
Yaaaawn...….
Why are you making excuses? stupid is as stupid does in the immortal words of Forrest Gump.....probably...!?
If most Thais have the BASIC knowledge they know that this is nonsense, 2 options they either have basic knowledge or no knowledge other than the adulterated version they are taught here
Appears to be no knowledge, wish I was surprised.....
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12 hours ago, PatOngo said:
Very easily!
13 hours ago, mikebell said:
How do people with no brains get into such elevated positions?
Easy to work out mate and if you look into most of these cretins backgrounds you will quickly see they are from the moneyed elite, all about jobs for the boys common sense or aptitude not required.....
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1 hour ago, Perhaps2more said:Don't underestimate Thai mania! When the king Rama 9 was alive, people were lynched for saying bad things about him.
To the Buddhists these pictures display insults.
Comparing what is sacred to a modern day gimmick is quite ridiculous. It just shows how substandard the education is.
The painter is one of those young students these days who has no concept of the word "Respect".
'To the Buddhists these pictures display insults'
'The painter is one of those young students these days who has no concept of the word "Respect'
And therein lies the problem as anybody with even the most basic knowledge of Buddhism knows this reaction is the polar opposite of Buddhist teachings
Trouble is through ignorance the overwhelming majority of Thai Buddhists have no idea about true Buddhist teachings, if they had even a basic knowledge then this case would be yet another none story and completely irrelevant. The whole sorry saga has absolutely <deleted> all about respect or lack thereof
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Blimey you couldn't make it up!!
The country is going to hell in a hand basket and this is the most worrying thing for them to worry about, seems the vast majority of Thai's in any position of power are inept thin skinned little men/women with no sense of what is important in life
I completely get what the artist is trying to say and wonder whether the Lord Buddha would be trying to punish the artist for this heinous crime?
Seems like Buddhism has a very different message in LoS but at least the Abbot of Wat Suan Kaew is trying to rein the other numpties in and bring a bit of perspective and common sense to the debate....
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What can you say other than to note that the elites look after their pets well!!
The sheer brass neck to even suggest there is no ulterior motives in this case is breathtaking but not exactly unexpected....
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5 hours ago, Artisi said:
I'll stick with honey = money.
Your not wrong but I will also stick with the flies around a turd analogy though pigs around a trough works quite well too....
Whichever we decide on they all appear to be despicable creatures after a free lunch completely unhindered by morals common sense or any semblance of a clue on running a noodle stall let alone a firkin country.....
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3 hours ago, Artisi said:
Never a dull moment in Thai politics, especially when the highest bidder rules - a bit like bee's around a honey pot.
I think in this case your analogy is incorrect. It would be better described as flies on a turd....
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On an almost daily basis little P and his cronies show a complete and utter lack of respect for their country and their people
The absolute lack of any moral compass or sense of honour or even common or garden decency is telling
Unfortunately they are above the law and the only scrutiny the people of Thailand have of him and his ilk is when they see the howlers and dummy spitting when they are questioned, cringeworthy behaviour but when you put selfish spoilt uneducated eejits in positions of responsibility what do you expect...
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22 minutes ago, Matzzon said:
Why is there any need to answer questions from any opposition?The case is already at the Ombudsmans office, and will be dealt with. Better to wait the result of that investigation, and attend to other important matters instead that is not yet on anyone table.
The naivete is strong with this one!!!
We are talking Thailand here where every institution is in the pocket of little Napoleon and his merry band of thieves, give me strength.....
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Thailand
Honda CB500X
Yamaha R3
Yamaha scooter
UK
Yamaha Fazer 800
so yes, yes I do.....
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I have never felt safe on a moped in Thailand Thais just don't seem to notice them and other traffic gives them no respect. On a bigger bike I have never really felt that plus you have the acceleration to get away from the numpties. I still would not ride at night as that's when the real loonies are out and about but with concentration and proper gear you can have good fun on bikes in Thailand though like anywhere else it's never 100% safe. Lots of people will wail and avoid any risks up to them! lots of things I don't like to do such as sit in traffic jams for hours....
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3 hours ago, Baerboxer said:Thaksin the Honest and Yingluck the Innocent - prime examples of do as we say, not as we do!
But wait for all their apologists to come out and pretend PTP is really a real political party!
Pot, kettle....black
but, but, but......
Why do you have such a problem letting go? blimey talk about single track minds....
I don't think anybody thinks for one moment that the Shins were shining beacons of honesty but what you can't argue with (though the likes of you probably will!) is that they keep being voted for by the general public and whether you like it or not they have been removed by coup d'état every time the establishment get nervous
Do you seriously think an unelected blatantly corrupt, frighteningly inept, painfully dim group of chimps in green are doing absolutely anything to heal the rifts or make Thailand a better place? surely you aint that naïve, you only have to look at the smoke and mirrors election pantomime....
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slightly off topic but a really good insight into falling off at speed!!
I know he can be a bit marmite but personally I think the he's the dogs danglies...
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2 minutes ago, pr9spk said:
The thing I find unnerving about motorcycling in Thailand, is that it is only a matter of time before you wind up driving behind a truck carrying an unsecured load of nasty looking pieces of metal or wood. I've seen hundreds of vehicles in Thailand that are overloaded and appear to be carrying dangerous loads that are held in place with gravity alone.
And, has been mentioned, it won't make any difference what gear you are wearing if a piece of steel rebar comes off the truck as it goes over a bump and spears you. It also won't help if you slam into a wall, or drive off a cliff edge. MotoGP/IOM TT riders seem to crash quite a lot at speeds of 150mph+, they almost always seem to just slide along the tarmac and then get up and walk away. Although they are wearing the best quality leathers, you wouldn't want to be in them on a hot afternoon in Bangkok.
And yes - Arai and Shoei helmets are grossly overpriced, and other competitors, as you mentioned are just as good, the best advice would be to try a few and see which brand fits your head best.
Always remember the Guy Martin one at the IoM TT where the bike turned into a fireball...
that would have been me hanging up my leathers post haste and sticking to 4 wheels only, those guys need a wheelbarrow to carry their balls around in....
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Just noticed this but does reinforce the point that if you hit an immovable obstacle at speed no helmets going to change the outcome
Rip fella...
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Pros/Cons Usufruct vs Thai Company
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Reckon would have been about 2013 so guess it could have changed but as I said the first bloke we spoke to was adamant you could only get a 30 year lease and I can't remember but he wanted a few thousand to do it
I had checked on here and read all the threads so was sure we could do it so waited a few days and went back and this time made sure we got someone different and had no problem at all getting it sorted
Earlier somebody mentioned it's like banks and tbh that is exactly what I have found with this, it's all about little fiefdoms who make their own rules because they are often too dim, lazy or prejudiced to do their jobs properly