Barnet1900

Your reply has nothing to do with my reply. I mentioned this behaviour happening at a very affluent school full of rich families with a long history of power and influence. It is accepted there, it happens, it's very real. You can quote hundreds of cases all over Thailand but make sure you understand my point....not only those schools but the affluent ones also. My argument is based on facts and experience not media outlet reports. I'm not including international schools as they weren't part of this debate. You conveniently added those. My debate is as follows: Is corporal punishment restricted to poor Thai schools in certain regions? No it is not. Does it happen in other affluent Thai schools? Yes. That's my point. Please stick to the debate and consider that argument only without diverting the argument for your own benefit.

My post is arguing the point made previously in which people said that this abuse is linked to certain demographics of Thailand, Isan and not Bangkok. My reply was that it happens all over Thailand and is not secluded to the poorer regions or schools. The confusion you've added is bringing international schools into the mix. That comparison has never been mentioned and does not fit here. International schools are entirely different to any Thai school and can't be considered in this debate. In response to the post I picked up on, not only government or poorer Thai schools hit children, the higher-tier Thai schools do also, and not only in Isan. Again, you can do some research and you'll find that parents know full well how discipline is handled in these schools and always have. 100pc certain.

The same school that had an issue with a group of kids punishing another student and posting it online. I wonder what makes them think violence, bullying and public humiliation is the way to go. Wonder why the same school didn't assist the victim as much as they did clearing their own name and those if the bullies. Did it stop the teachers hitting or humiliating kids any further? You bet it didn't. Still going through the exact same policy.

How's it ridiculous? I have 100pc certainly on my side that it happens. If it's so ridiculous, go ask a Thai national if the big affluent schools invoke corporal punishment. I'm also certain you'll feel ridiculous. Alternatively, let's hear your proof that it doesn't happen. I can't name names on here for obvious reasons but check, probably the most famous Thai school here, and check their policies on disciplinary measures. I can assure you from experience that they punish children physically and mentally. No parents complain because it's always been their way. If that's not enough, you can PM me and I'll happily share all the details. The only condition being that you return to the thread and correct yourself. If you think that they do it on a daily basis without the parent's knowledge or consent ...well...

Takes place all over Thailand. Anyone thinking that beating children is a class thing need their heads testing. Some of the richest, most affluent schools in the country kick buckets out of kids and with the parent's blessing in advance.

I feel safer with this protest hand. I wonder if the military are hard enough to keep the taxi scum from holding the country to ransom. They've been given notice so let's hope so.

What? How does a child (check the size of your hand against his/her face) deserve a "good" beating? How's a "good" beating different to a bad one? How can any positive adjective be aligned with the word beating? A paedo, rapist, burglar...they deserve a beating but a kid for Christ's sake! The argument for/against hitting kids stops instantly upon reviewing your size to theirs. Anybody who hits children deserves a "good beating" themselves. Sick cowards who can't control their emotions. Remember this, it will stand you in good stead, the only person capable of making me angry, is myself.

Yep, agree entirely. Anybody believing the official tripe they give out is naive. This is to grease palms only. They get bribed off then keep quiet until the next need for greed. Why anybody would invest money or do business in Thailand needs their head tested.

Sounds like he had enough on his plate already. Ladyboy son asking him to find a kid to adopt, which he did. How did he manage that? What a pantomime.

Exactly Doesn't matter what you show them. They see accidents everyday and still won't change. Can't fix stupid.

Exactly. Doesn't refer to only Brits, as Mr. Muppet tries to suggest, but people from all over. Most people have to work and save for a holiday, even to go to a crappy caravan park. These people are a reflection of modern society. People want all for nothing. Why work when you can cheat the system or just too bloody lazy and self entitled to do so? And the governments in these countries fund them by giving them benefits. If they are 100pc guilty, chuck em in prison and throw away the key. Murder no but potential manslaughter certainly. The pushers and takers aren't the victims, it's the families of the addicts or the victims of their crimes as they try to fund their habits and the greed of the dealers.

Absolutely. Sounds like a social media pantomime once again. As usual, we only hear one side and people assume the worst. Through fear and shame, the last thing a victim of domestic abuse wants is to see her story all over social media.

Saved me from posting the same. First reaction is sadness at the loss of an innocent life. Next anger, as it was preventable. Guaranteed no helmet and the fact she smashed into the back of a pickup suggests speeding. Daily lesson but as always too ignorant and stupid to listen, care or change.

I'm always looking at the mental health or other reasons but sometimes it's as simple as following your peers. How many fights here end up in a stabbing or shooting? Kids here see the elders smashing and bashing at the slightest things then others join in stamping on people on the floor....they learn from what they're used to witnessing. Thais don't think of the consequences of their actions. Blame comes first, then excuses but rarely responsibility so kids swallow this attitude.

The scum of the country, taxi drivers. For decades they've been controlling the monopoly on ripping off the public. Street fights near enough always involve packs of them stamping on people's heads on the floor. Diddums... they've been undercut because the public have had enough of their scams and cheating. Long may it continue.

The man goes out cutting ancient trees for no apparent reason. No sympathy from me. Cretins like this who think they are above nature's own ways are the reason the environment here is so messed up. The rules don't apply to me...I can do as I wish. Thailand as a country is stunning in its natural place. Those that show no respect or gratitude get caught up in the own wrongdoing. Karma

Agreed. This is miraculous to me. I'm amazed that a Thai school has this equipment let alone maintain it properly. Fantastic work by the school, kids and everyone involved. I'd like to think all Thai schools are on board but I very much doubt it. Sadly, many Thai schools can't be bothered with any of the aforementioned lessons or won't invest in such hence the wish for many Thai families to avoid Thai education in favour of international schools. Can't imagine families back home paying over the odds to avoid being taught by our own countrymen. Reiterate the outstanding effort part. Well done lads.

Priceless... I'm not doubting this stuff...so upto 5pc...I'm sitting on a busy train of say around 100 passengers. 5 of my fellow commuters therefore have shagged a goat.

Nahhhh.... let's get the English correct here. Beastiality exists for sure...but common? Nah, isolated incidents maybe but definitely not common. This is a freak show. Nothing more or less. That's why it's in the news. Years back, a man was shagging his goat in his garden when a train full of commuters pulled up. Can't imagine one passenger saying...nothing to see here chaps. Happens quite often don't you know...

My thoughts also. Seems to be able to access a phone and internet in order to sell her organs. The pessimist or realist in me doesn't buy this. Seems like the usual attention grabbing social media freak. Take the boy away. Anybody trying to adopt a child on FB is a complete liability as a parent and doesn't deserve children. See how quickly she sorts her act out then.

Nothing unusual or uncommon in shagging a cow, or better still, politely requesting the use of some cattle to hump???? Not unusual??? Certainly made me chuckle rather than freak out but saying that..... anybody saying this is a common occurrence must be living bloody remotely.

Thought the same. My money's on it all dribbling away with the other progressive plans. The "traditional" members of society will never allow their crappy system to be challenged. Back to whacking kids, falsified grades and one of the worst educational upbringings in the world. The hub of....

"You said Neehow to me.... I'll get you deported...." This nonsense breeds little b**chess like that jumped-up little twit in the news last month. All mouth and camera phones. Do we get to claim hate crimes every time an offensive, gobby katoey starts mouthing off? Not saying the victim deserved it but it's hardly an innocent bunch of well-mannered folk who can't hold their own. Most LBs have bigger balls than the native males, in both senses.

The first 4 words derails the entire story.... In a SHOCKING case. No shocks here, just another dishonest, scamming cheat using a faith and the local community to feed his habit and greed. I wonder what the stats are on criminals being reformed after joining. Scum. Had another chance once before and p'd all over it. Hope it rots in a cell with all the other holes.

Go to a non-tourist beach after a Thai public holiday and see the state of it. Traffic....air pollution....that's 99 percent Thai. I agree that the standard is much worse but the "Thais are fed up with it all," doesn't add up. They cause a lot of their own problems.