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This will not help added to the other factors

"A major Antarctic glacier has passed its tipping point, according to a new modelling study. After losing increasing amounts of ice over the past decades, it is poised to collapse in a catastrophe that could raise global sea levels by 24 centimetres."

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn1838...ref=online-news

I always thought that when something freezes it has more volume due to expansion? If the case, would the sea level not drop because of this

Guess I will ask for a refund on my elementary level uni education.

The glaciers in antarctica are sitting on a continent. They don't effect the sea level until they melt and the water flows into the sea, or until the break off and fall or move into the sea. I guess you had better ask for that refund after all.

A lot of people don't accept the theories of Darwin, even now. Note there is a remarkable overlap of those anti-scientific types with the global warming skeptics. Why do you think?

Jingthing, if you can bear to open this link you will find a very long list of your "anti-scientific types".

Only problem is that they are eminent scientists.

Your link has the following homepage: http://www.assassinationscience.com/

Other articles on the site:

1) Top Ten Reasons Man Did Not Go to the Moon

2) Did Stanley Kubrik Fake the Moon Landing

3) On the Record: The Controlled Demolition of WTC

4) Expert Speaks Out on Death of JFK

5) 911 Conspiracy: The Scamming of America

Truly a website you can trust.

Do you believe humans have the ability to alter climate change? Just a yes or no would suffice.

Of course humans have the ability to alter or effect the climate. If all of the world's nuclear weapons were launched and exploded this would cause drastic changes to the climate. That is one dramatic example, albeit unrealistic (hopefully), and probably unrelated. The question is how much are the cumulative and combined actions of humans doing so at present. The answer to that question is not yet known.

The mandate of the people was towards each individual MP, of which

all segments of Thailand have elected representation at the moment.

The mandate essentially states that the MP's make the best decision

about who is the government based on facts at the time of voting.

And secondarily about voting on or modifying legislation passed to them for approval

by which ever government those same MP's voted to install.

Behind this defensive and actually rather sinister blather is a view belittling or even rejecting the need for a popular mandate through fresh elections.Chang Noi has some pertinent views on this subject and shares my view that the military will seek to thwart the Thai peoples' wishes in the future as it have done in the past.

What is sinister about the comment? Democratic governments are formed from elected politicians who 'represent' the people. The people decide on who their representatives are. The representatives legislate and form government. I don't know of any direct democracies.

I reckon the country would only be the better for it, if both sides keep pointing out very publicly the wrongdoings of the MP's of both sides. Eventually, they might even get together and instead of chasing this type of thing for their own gain, they might realise that it maybe for the good of the country if they simply chased and exposed corruption.

Sort of a roving crimestoppers. In the long run, I don't see that it does one bit of harm to the country at all, to point out the wrong doings of those in positions of responsibility or public service. I mean one ex-PM's wrongdoing in exchange for another ex-PM come Privy Councillors sort of makes the score 1-1.

I am very disappointed that Surayud hasn't simply given the land back. What reason can he have for claiming that it is legitimately his?

Long may the finger pointing continue. I would expect that there is barely an MP who has a blameless record, so bring it on for the good of the country I say.

Agreed. As inconvenient and obnoxious as the finger-pointing is, at least there is greater transparency in the private lives and decisions of public figures.

I don't understand. You made a 'date' with the cook. When she sat at your table, prearranged by you, you were agreeing to pay for her food and drinks as well as yours. You mention the two feasts, which suggests that the size of the portions was large. Many restaurants have small and large sizes for their main course items. How was the bill itemized? Was the charge for each item correct? 345 baht for two beers (were there more than two?), two large dishes of food (more than two?), plus rice, ice, and water isn't too bad for Bangkok eateries.

Animatic do you think Thaksins conviction was politically motivated? a Yes or No will be enough.

Of course it was politically motivated. The U.S. Supreme Court routinely issues rulings that are politically motivated. It is what it is. And it was Thaksin's time to go.

Errrrr whats the US got to do with anything? and why would that make it OK here anyway?

The point I was making is that all courts everywhere are politically biased. It is the nature of their function in societies. Judge makes judgments. Their political leanings effect their decisions. This is especially true in supreme courts where there is often no legal precedent for the cases they hear.

Animatic do you think Thaksins conviction was politically motivated? a Yes or No will be enough.

Of course it was politically motivated. The U.S. Supreme Court routinely issues rulings that are politically motivated. It is what it is. And it was Thaksin's time to go.

Arn't the reds just demonstrating against the unelected government and its backers and coupmongers.

It was the yellow shirts who brought down the real government, with the unelected government backers and coupmongers help.

The yellow shirts didn't bring down any government. The military brought down a sitting caretaker PM who had no government. Following the Constitution referendum, voted on by the Thai people, the coup government stepped down and elections were held.

The MPs in government were elected by the people. The judiciary brought down the Samak government for conflict of interest corruption. The judiciary brought down the Somchai government for electoral fraud. The elected MPs then elected the Democrat Party as the leader of a coalition government, in accordance with parliamentary procedure.

All these things I believe you know already. So what exactly is your point?

These guys are just filling their boots while they got the chance.

The tip of the iceberg .

Abisits government is corrupt.

Source? Proof? Strong statement to make without any sort of backup. Don't you think that the red camp is leaving no stone unturned in their attempt to get some dirt on Abhisit?

My understanding is that the original plot was 15 rai. Later this grew to 22 rai. So there was 2 purchases--and no one knew that this land wasn't to be sold. Or maybe when he decided to buy, no one dared say no.

And meanwhile ordinary people who use the land get charged with trespassing.

Seems like something is amiss here.

You claim people were charged with trespassing. Source? How many people? What were the sentences? What were the fines? Did they lose the land? How long were they given to leave? Were they able to sue the people who sold it to them? Were the sellers also charged? Are there others living on nearby land illegally? Have they been charged? Is this a criminal offense? What are typical sentences for this kind of thing? All are quite pertinent questions that I have not seen any answers for.

The most convincing lies contain elements of truth. I would suggest she say that she worked as bartender or service staff. This will show that she does have experience in the service industry without her being immediately labeled as a bar girl. They will suspect but probably won't ask for more details in order to avoid any awkwardness.

In that need to gain all the reins he over-reached

and fell from Olympus lofty heights,and has never lost his lust foir those perches of power.

So how does he care for the little people,

Reading my post before, you'll see he cares for the little people because they are the ones who'll vote for him.

You failed to answer the question. The question was 'how did he care for the little people?', not 'why did he care for their votes'.

Yes. Of course you are correct in pointing at the business schools are looking for diversity, and if you have been a successful entrepreneur, especially overseas, then that is most definitely looked favorably on. Do try to get ready for your GMAT. High scores will help for schools outside of Thailand. I doubt you'll have any difficulty getting accepted to Sasin as long as you have the cash, look relatively presentable, and meet the minimum criteria for acceptance.

No harm no foul in your desire to leave the good ol' US of A.

One word definitions aren't really adequate but here's my take.

Kreng Jai: Consideration

Naam Jai: Generosity

1. Networking (just got this email from a Thai friend today when I asked him about Sasin:

Sorry for late reply xx. I just come back from France. I know sasin. You should go. Thailand best hiso class. Best condition student. A lot of my friends study there.

I trust his view far more than any 60 year old British retiree living in Pattaya...

2. Something to do: I'm bored out of my mind for the most part living in Thailand

3. The degree will allow me to teach at lower level Universities and basically any high school in Thailand (I don't necessarily want to teach but it might be fun down the road - good to have options)

4. Tying into #1 - I should meet some Thai's who I would trust to go into business with, as it's most times necessary to have a Thai partner, and I have yet to meet a Thai woman who I would trust to own 51% of my multi-million dollar business

5. Yes, the girls

6. The status that being a student at Chulalongkorn brings in Thailand as well as the status that being a graduate of Sasin gives you in Thailand forever

7. I'm not very good at accounting or managing people - both of these topics are covered in depth in the program

8. Many of the professors are from Warton and Kellogg, two of the top business schools in America (and the world)

9. To laugh at all of the haters on this forum when I do ultimately get accepted and graduate

My thoughts.

1) Networking - Yes. Sasin would be good for that

2) Something to do - What better thing could you do than education? But not sure filling time is the best reason to attend university.

3) Teaching - Yes, you could teach at universities. No you could not teach at respected international schools. You also will have little difficulty initially with Thai high schools but would need to pass teaching Professional Knowledge tests to be licensed.

4) Business Partners - You can't trust anyone really.

5) Girls - Whatever. You know my feelings about this already.

6) Status - Dubious.

7) Accounting and Mgmt Skills - Hmmm. Experience would be the best here, but theory is good as well.

8) Quality of Sasin - Yes. It is affiliated with top U.S. business schools. A good choice if you want to attend school in Thailand.

9) Revenge - <deleted>?

Please bear in mind that unless you have several years of high-end corporate experience no respectable Western MBA Program would even look at you. While Sasin is respected here in Thailand, they do not require this. For this reason, and because it is in Thailand, the quality of your degree will be questioned by any Western employer. The natural question would be why you didn't attend a proper MBA program in a Western nation. This will never go away. Fine if you are Thai, but not so good for a Westerner. Having said all this, any education is good and will never hurt you, and Sasin is probably the best Thailand has to offer.

Actually while th edifferent types of land ownership are quite complicated it is easy to establish the status of a piece of land by the papers transferred when it is bought. A lawyer would be able to answer re status and there are several types. Then there is the land that is sold without any papers or meaningless ones and that land is not legally held. Most villagers hold packages of this legally dodgy land and they are quite aware of its status. It is usually very very cheap as it is "unofficial"

How very interesting. A note about our case. We just got a call. Evidently my need to go to Sa Keaw this week to get her untitled land formally titled. She has sat on this land for 5 years already. We were told that eventually the land would get titled. Evidently now is that time as all the other villagers are doing the same.

My wife is terrible with money. In one hand and out the other. At month end I transfer money from my personal bank (payroll direct deposit) to our joint account to cover the bills. She takes care of the bill paying. I'll usually add a bit over the bill money and don't ask where it goes. Then I put what I can into savings. Other than that I leave 300 bt daily to cover her lunch costs and our dinner costs. If she has something to do in the day or needs to do major grocery or household shopping I leave more. She'll usually squirrel a bit of that away too and use it for whatever. When she goes out with a friend or visits her sister or whatever I'm fairly generous, knowing my wife's sister is always skint. When the wife needs something extra she gets it, if it is within budget and reasonable. Over the course of a month she gets about 60% of our discretionary income and I use about 40%. It is my responsibility to make sure we stay on a budget that will get us through the month without having to dip into the savings. On holidays or when we go out she likes to hold the cash as she's quite sensitive about anyone seeing me hand her money in public.

Please be objective, ideal is good ....

These users in photos are injecting themself with the stuff, which is more common overseas; smoke is not good but not so destructive and that is what they do here.

Perhaps this people are HIV + as well or sick from other diseases.

It is the same as showing an alcoholic liver (cirrhosis) and said that will happen to the one who drink as well.

Agreed. Moreover, given typical wages most people can't really afford to go overboard with their drug use here. Nevertheless, methamphetamines are pretty nasty drugs. I'm on the fence about solutions to the problem. On any given day I might support legalization, but the next day I'll change my mind.

Wow. Just read my post above. Sorry all for mangling the language. Hopefully you can work out the meaning.

I secured property in Thailand which was non-title. A few months later I later secured another parcel nearby which was non-title and possibly forestry land. I took a chance, and secured both pieces, knowing that some day there might be problems. It's been 11 years, and there haven't been problems, so my wager is paying off well thus far.

But if things go pear shaped in the future, can I just say, "I didn't intend to do anything illegal" or "I didn't know these were questionable properties" ....and be allowed to keep the properties? Surayud did it (and set precedent), so why not me and anyone else who's laid claim to questionable properties - and BTW, there are hundreds of thousands, if not millions in Thailand who have done so. Indeed, in just my one little village, everyone of the hundreds of homes here are built on non-titled properties.

My wife purchased similar untitled land in a village near Sa Keaw. Village head notation in a logbook, some signatures, some witnesses. Given some official looking piece of paper, but no title. That's it. Don't know whether the land is legitimate or not really. How can one know? At least the land is in a proper village. Someday someone may come and say sorry, this isn't your land, it belongs to the government or the king or someone. I haven't yet helped my wife secure funds to build on it, but might sometime in the future.

The questions become, is it criminal? Is it legal? Maybe or maybe not. The kamnan said it was legal. The neighbors said it was legal. I therefore wouldn't expect my wife to face criminal charges in any circumstance, but there is some possibility of losing the land.

There is much ambiguity in the status of land throughout Thailand. A previous poster mentioned that the land office needs to get off their <deleted> and sort the situation. I won't hold my breath though.

So, according to the AG office's logic, if I get filthy drunk and unwittingly drive my speeding truck in to a bus filled with schoolkids, it's ok, because "I did not intend to break the law."

I reckon it's more like you go to a pawn shop, ebay, or craigslist and pick up an ipod or gold necklace. Later it's found to be stolen. It it returned to the owner and no charges are preferred against the end buyer unless knowledge that the item was stolen can be proven.

Hey jingthing...as a business operater here in Phuket,do you really expect me and many others to suffer even more financial hardship so you can''have some fun'' Thanks a lot ...Why dont you keep your great ideas for the dump you live in ''Patts'' i do believe it is!!There must be plenty over there for you to focus on.

The hysteria being created about a few very unfortunate and unnecessary incidents is already very damaging for us all.

Consider the amount of people who actually do have a problem, compared to the number of visiters and it is a very small percentage.It does happen, no doubt about it and every effort should be made to to prevent any more, but hey, any touristy destination in the world has similar problems!! BTW....I DO NOT CONDONE THEIR BEHAVIOUR IN ANY WAY, SHAPE OR FORM!!

Your ''solution'' to hurt the various ''mafia's'' will hurt all of us directly in the hip pocket and with this predicted short high season we already have enough problems here thank you very much!!!Please butt out!

Sure, make people aware of what can happen but dont make us all suffer more than is neccessary for your fun!!

If you are worried about lost revenues perhaps you should take action to clean up your own community. Take a trip down to the Governor's office, the Phuket Gazette, or do it the old fashioned way by picketing. Organize some resistance. It isn't Jingthing's fault. The problems of Phuket are entirely on the government and local community to solve and make changes.

I believe he really did kick the tuk tuk driver,and all this over 50 baht.If he vdidn't like the price from the beginning he vshouldn't have hired the tuk tuk driver.I believe the canadian got what he deserved.If I had been the tuk tuk driver i'd have put him in the hospital.People like the canadian make it look bad for all thai people.Like 150 baht is going to break him.

I do too...

after being swindled by crooks who then held his arms behind his back, bashed his face, and broke his nose.

Upon suffering such abuse he then decided he should at least get a kick in.

Tuk tuk violence, redshirts about to start a massive offensive, yellow shirts whining about charter changes, civil unrest, military stocking up on riot control gear, dual pricing, racism, xenophobia, the perennial sin sod threads, judicial integrity, judicial bias, someone wanting to attend uni for the short skirts, civil unrest, southern extremists, aging monarchs, eyes and eyesight lost to medical malpractice, mysterious suicides, health officials embezzling, Prah Vihear, Burma, King Power, RCM51, frozen assets, media freedom, corruption, extortion, bribery, lack of media freedom, 13 year old girls getting gang-raped, 1 baht per day increase to the minimum wage, Hun Sen, airline execs and their excess baggage, Asean free trade, loan sharks, Hmong repatriation, still no 3G, mafia, BiB, youth suicides, the military, coup or no coup, Thaksin, carnage on the roads, trains derailing, buses crashing, and it goes on and on and on....

And that's just the stuff happening here in Thailand. Things going on outside of Thailand are even more disturbing.

I've been living and working here for 8 years. I love my wife and I enjoy my life. It all just leaves me a bit shaken. And at the same time wondrously amused and entertained. The pressure is piling on. It feels like Thailand, along with the rest of the world, is becoming a giant pressure cooker.

How will Thailand cope?

Where will Thailand be in 10 years? 20 years?