Doctor Tom

Humanity

Rescued,  to become tomorrows pork chops.  Oh the irony.   

The Thais are still dangerously incompetent, sxxt drivers, so instead of making the foreign drivers, who are, one hopes, of a better standard,  jump through their stupid processes as detailed by the OP.  they should try to train their moronic National drivers the rules and techniques that they so clearly lack. 

No problems at all with SCB.  Much better than my UK bank. 

Humans 

No improvement on W 10, in fact, its annoying. The MS geeks move stuff around, so that what was simple and obvious before no longer is. This seems to be the case with all MS update versions. stick with 10 if you can 

My dear late  Mother was a Civil Servant.  In her later career,  she developed many of the symptoms of early stage dementia, forgetting stuff, unable to really function well at all.  During this period, the Civil Service promoted  her, twice !! .

Enough said I think. 

On 7/20/2024 at 9:51 AM, The Cobra said:

 

I'm curious, why do some folks overthink everything? For some , it’s like the brain has its own Netflix series, and every minor decision or event is a gripping season finale that requires hours of contemplation.

 

For example, I’ll spend 20 minutes deciding what to eat for lunch, as if choosing the wrong phad kapow could lead to the collapse of civilization. Or, I’ll replay a conversation from last week, analyzing every word like I’m a detective in a crime drama.

 

Is it just me, or does anyone else get stuck in these endless loops of “what ifs” and “maybe I should have said that”? I know anxiety, fear of failure, and perfectionism play a role, but I’d love to hear others thoughts and experiences.

 

Do you have any tips or tricks to stop the overthinking madness? Is it something that comes later in life ?

 

Looking forward to your insights (or over-analyses)!

 

Cheers!

As I have rehired I have slowly shrugged off any firm commitments and professional and Commercial  relationships that made demands on my time and my brain. Now I find that life's  trivia occupies me more, but I don't mind.  Deciding whether to have another coffee takes time now, but who cares.  There should be a time in life when nothing much really matters, bar getting through the waking hours enjoyably and satisfyingly, however that pans out.  Chill is the word. 

23 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

Agree....and i just feel terrible doing that. I feel I should be outside.

I understand, but lets face it, we should live life in the most comfortable way that makes us comfortable and happy, regardless of conventional thinking.  We are expected to sit outside in the tropical evening, listening to the jungle sounds , drinking Singapore Slings. Well getting bitten to death is not my idea of fun and I no longer drink alcohol, so not much evening outside for me . 

We bought a huge fan for the veranda/patio that we built.  Hardly ever sit outside now, so never use it.  Its too hot most of the time and too many flying things trying to eat you.  I would rather sit in aircon to read my book, listen to music or just chill out. 

Can of worms mare.  Its not often here that competent and professional can be used about Thai tradesmen.  Having said that, I have found that asking around, especially among workers on bigger projects, such as hotels, you will soon hear of small gangs of independent folk that take up smaller jobs. I found the chap who does my minor stuff when he was the resident tradesman on my resort. Too far away for you, but asking the locals around you for recommendations works. 

10 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

To be a vet or dentist in the US is four years post grad. 

 

 

Only in the US system. Actually to the rest of the World, their qualification is a First Degree, maybe followed up with a specialization Masters. The core tenant of a doctorate, is that it is awarded for original research, that adds to the sum of knowledge in that field.  It is not awarded for time served learning. 

8 minutes ago, BobBKK said:

 Wrong again - Consultant surgeons are called 'Mr' in the UK as they are awarded a diploma, not a doctorate. By the way, all medical doctors in the UK get two bachelor's degrees (MBBS) - not a doctorate. The title 'Doctor' is for those in the medical field - not some pompous woman who gained one at 55 from the people who employed her. 

Thats what I said.  Read before typing my friend. Your last sentence is not correct. 

On 7/15/2024 at 12:24 PM, BobBKK said:

as convention dictates only MDs call themselves Doctors.

The Prefix Doctor for medical qualified  people without a PhD is a honoury title,  Doctor is righty reserved everywhere but the US, for those who have made an original academic contribution to their field and been awarded a Doctorate.  Indeed, UK Surgeon's are termed Mr/Ms/Mrs and drop the Doctor title on qualification as FRCS. . 

1 minute ago, rattlesnake said:

 

He can and should do what he feels is right, which neither you or I know.

He has asked for advice and our experiences. Hopefully  he can sift out the right advice from the dross. 

1 minute ago, NativeBob said:

Me judge on my own experience and that is first hand one.

Also I mentioned in-class relationships last (PPS), obviously less important to main subject.

Of course, we all judge by our own experiences.  Although I have researched and taught at three Western institutions, I can only comment on Thai ones, led by the experiences of my Thai side family some of whom have completed High level education both here and in the US/UK. 

2 minutes ago, rattlesnake said:

 

Yes, at the end of the day it's each to their own and circumstances vary. I know that if I had a daughter I would prefer her to be raised in Thailand rather than the UK (which I know very well).

Well you would, wouldn't you.  Fortunately, the father of this child can and should reject your view. 

1 minute ago, NativeBob said:

teachers, lectures, professors are hyper friendly with students. Amazing! Just like small and very cozy families. 

That's not the aim, nor the ambition.  The transfer of knowledge, the instilling of logical thinking and cognitive reasoning are the objectives, not friendly hugs by the water fountain. Thai Universities do not have a reputation of being good at any of this. 

8 minutes ago, rattlesnake said:

 

The education system isn't that bad in Thailand, lots of posters here have a sense of superiority about their home countries being so much better, but this does not align with my observations. European youths are often vulgar and disrespectful (especially in the UK, IMO) so whatever those superior edication systems are teaching them, they are not teaching them to behave themselves (and most of them have sh*t jobs).

 

At least Thais have some respect for their elders, provided they had good parents. Because that is what it comes down to: the parents. People rely on the education system too much.

Utter BS