Jone500

Well… at least she did it for the country

What a surprise! Thailand is crowded with aging men on the brink of death single men in the final stage of their lives who come here hunting for “love” in the final moments of their existence. The Thai government, fully aware of this reality, keeps the baht artificially strong for as long as possible, just long enough to make sure every last cent of profit is siphoned neatly into the national coffers.

I don’t expect Thai farmers to ever get rich like Dutch. If anyone benefits at all, it certainly won’t be the poor rice farmers. it’ll be Thai capitalists, as usual.

I almost wish to see an invasion of Iran, the same way Saddam was dealt with. I’d love to watch Europe slide backward into a future where people are forced to leave their own countries just to scrape together a better life because surely that must lead to something better, right? In the end, everyone only ever acts in their own self-interest anyway. The United States plays the role of a global bully, endlessly trying to control supply chains through manufactured conflicts. Meanwhile, China’s authoritarian system does the opposite pouring massive investments into projects where it gains nothing at first. And somehow, in the long run, they succeed in ways that are almost annoyingly impressive.

The US only acts in its own interests, not out of charity. So what does this country have that would make Trump interested, or make it lower its pride just to let American troops set up a base there?

It is clear that Cambodia is attempting to force citizens living abroad to return for military conscription, and there is a strong possibility of another invasion. Hun Sen is seeking to appeal to the United States to play a greater role in Cambodia in order to turn against China, as he lacks the means to repay the debts. He is betraying everyone just to secure the best position for himself. The Chinese government should have realized by now how disastrous it is to invest massively in a country that threatens others purely for its own selfish gain. I hope President Xi will show Trump what true leadership looks like.

The Thai-style culture of kreng jai (consideration or deference) might lead neighboring countries to perceive Thailand as harmless.

It may sound unbelievable, but considering the situation, it might be worth it if Cambodia can advance into Thai territory before the ceasefire negotiations come to an end.

It’s absurd that Kim Jong-un regularly launches intercontinental missiles into the Sea of Japan or near the Korean coast, yet not a single serious clash follows. Meanwhile, Thailand and Cambodia are the exact opposite.

I think Thai nationalist groups are paranoid about Cambodia, in a way similar to how Israel strikes countries it suspects of secretly developing weapons. Will Hun Sen’s government be overthrown?

It is suspected that it might be used to monitor Cambodian military activities as well as to observe drone swarms.

That's correct there was no conflict between Thailand and Cambodia during the period of Thai military rule. And that’s exactly the point: no matter how much Thailand transitions toward democracy, conflicts tend to occur.

Is it because of you that you only consume Thai media? Have you ever read Cambodian media articles, or do you just spend your days hanging out with bar girls and drinking beer? Since you’re in Thailand, there are many media outlets for you to choose from, but you only focus on Thai operations. I’m not stupid. I went to check each thread and article you mentioned you specifically target only Thailand. Are you blacklisted by Thai immigration? BIGOT!!!

- Did Thailand lose territory because of that event? Do you think Mexicans would long for Texas after Americans stole it? I believe the government should take the case to the ICJ to demand the return of their land from the American invasion. Do you think Americans hate Mexicans? Why is there a wall then? - That issue involves both Thais and Cambodians. Attacking uninvolved individuals is a serious wrongdoing, and I have never supported it. There are reports that Cambodians gathered to assault Thais in Poipet at gambling venues, and in response, Thais also gathered to attack uninvolved Cambodians. There were also posts displaying nationalistic symbols and flags raised over the other country. - Nowadays, Thai people keep criticizing Thaksin because of his poor administration. On the other hand, if you look at the Cambodian government’s posts, you will see an astonishingly large number of likes. I think you are not looking at the problem carefully. The theory you mentioned is probably related to the interests of the Cambodian government led by Hun Sen, who is about to transfer power while ensuring that his children will not be overthrown by his right-hand man through a coup. - I think you should check out the Australian media that have expressed opinions on this issue. It seems they are very interested, as well as the Chinese, Korean, and Japanese media. Stop fooling yourselves. I believe these sources are quite credible or have accurate predictions about who is actually the aggressor. You just keep blaming Thailand in the posts I looked at. I think you’re like those who block information and try to criticize the other side but focus only on Thailand in particular.

- You act as if there is no bias against the Chinese, especially in American media or other parts of the world that try to impose the stereotype that China takes advantage of global trade everywhere. Is it really that strange that Thailand and Cambodia, being neighboring countries, would have conflicts? It's common for countries that are close to each other to have tensions. - I wouldn’t argue with you if the media you’re referring to were during the military coup era under General Prayut Chan-o-cha. But nowadays, many media outlets have undergone leadership changes, making them more neutral. For example, Nation TV, which was once seen as supporting dictatorship, has become more balanced after a change in management. Those who used to cheer for the regime have moved elsewhere due to ideological differences. Have you ever watched Top News? They’re ultra-nationalist and support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, blaming the U.S. I think you’ve got it wrong. Modern Thai society is more open to news and information, especially among the younger generation. Have you seen the People's Party, which used to be known as Move Forward before it was dissolved? - How many days has it been since you last read the news about Trump about the promises he made to the people? Has he given the American public what they wanted yet? Eggs? Oil? At this point, would Jeffrey Epstein have to come back from the dead to defend Trump? And does Elon Musk still trust him now? - In both WW1 and WW2, the United States initially declared itself neutral, trying to avoid casualties and strong domestic opposition to entering the war. But when Germany sank just a few merchant ships, why did the U.S. decide to join the war? And in the case of the attack on Pearl Harbor, why wasn’t that incident simply overlooked? Should Thailand just stay quiet if attacked, without responding at all? Some forum members complain they couldn't sleep all night because they heard Thai artillery firing. Another said he witnessed naval operations near Koh Chang. And someone else mentioned that the 7-Eleven near his place in Sisaket shut down immediately after a rocket strike destroyed everything. Should Thailand just let it go? - Thai education always blames everything on the Burmese. They never blame the Cambodians. Thailand, especially during the Ayutthaya period, lost to Burma twice this created a deep scar and psychological wound for Thai nationalists. Meanwhile, Cambodians view Thailand as invaders who came to raid and plunder, contributing to Cambodia’s severe decline. So, how do you think the Irish view the English as heroes or as invaders? Even Ukraine...

Oh... looks like you're one of those stubborn types. Let me tell you the truth, just for someone like you. You know what? JFK was never assassinated he's somewhere in LA. And Bin Laden is still alive, but Obama covered it up. The DNA and documents were all forged. The invasion of Iraq never happened. The Vietnam War? It was just a story made up by the communists. Saddam never invaded Kuwait. Also, Hitler was actually a vegetarian and a huge animal lover he had nothing to do with World War II. Germany never invaded Poland; it was just a group of radical Catholic nationalists. Russia never invaded Ukraine that’s just Western propaganda. China never invaded Tibet or tried to take Taiwan it’s just nonsense believed by idiots. India has never fought with Pakistan. And Thailand and Cambodia are good neighbors who've never had any conflicts. The so-called casualties were just a fabrication by nationalists trying to stir up tension. I hope you understood what I just told you. Don’t get confused now read to the end.

It's clear that you're changing the subject from what I was saying. You're just a daydreamer and suddenly, a soldier shows up at your door to call you in for national service. Each of your words sounds like wind floating in the air. I have presented claims, but you haven’t even brought any evidence to contradict my opinions. How ignorant you are.

How many years have you lived in Thailand? Have you ever studied the Thai language? Have you ever paid attention to the opinions of the Thai people, or do you just spend your days reading translations of Thai articles into English on forums like Aseannow? What exactly are you talking about or are you simply trying to criticize things without making any effort to understand them? Do you even know that, since 2011, most of the political conflicts have involved civilian governments

I believe you are gravely mistaken. Thailand heavily relies on tourism as a major source of national income. News outlets like Aseannow report daily on how obsessed Thailand is with figuring out ways to maximize spending from drunken Farangs, even if it means relaxing various laws. Thailand is surrounded by poorer neighboring countries, and although expats often label it a 'third world country', Thailand itself shows little interest in its neighbors. The chances of Thailand starting a war are extremely slim. Do you really think war would benefit them in any way? Why would tourists visit a country that stirs up fights with its neighbors? In my opinion, the people best equipped to answer that are the Westerners who were present during the 2011 Thai-Cambodian border conflict. Back then, barely anyone talked about it, and Thailand clearly lost on the international stage. Today, Thailand makes an effort to avoid being seen as a war criminal, because it has already learned its lesson.

Obviously, you're dumb. You're referring to the Khmer Empire, aren't you? That can't be used as an excuse at all given the context in which you're saying it. If that logic held, both Europe and Asia today would still be under the influence of the Roman Empire and the Mongol Empire. Live in the present world instead of being brainwashed. Focus on developing the people in your own country.

Are you dumb? just because Thailand acknowledged the presence of France doesn't mean it accepted the maps drawn by the French. At the time, Thailand was too weak to strongly resist. Cambodia was a protectorate under colonial powers, so it's not surprising that Laos once claimed parts of northeastern Thailand by arguing the population was ethnically Lao, with French backing. Cambodia was no different

Trump’s busy bringing up old drama again, but I’m just sitting here wondering when the Brits in Isaan will start demanding UK intervention over the Thailand-Cambodia thing. Call the embassy 'this is outrageous!' I can’t wait anymore!

I guess Americans might see life insurance in their own country as useless if they can get cheap healthcare in a third world country.

I like crispy fried grasshoppers with soy sauce and pepper they taste great. But seriously, how many idiots out there would actually want to try those mushy silkworm pupae?

I believe the only way to stimulate Thailand’s economy is to grant visa-free entry to countries commonly labeled as 'failed states'—like Sudan, Myanmar, Mali, and various others across Africa. Oh, and let’s not forget to welcome retired folks from the UK whose pensions are currently on ice. A warm Thai beach might just be the cure for frozen assets!