TroubleandGrumpy

There was no such thing as a Palestine - there never has been. The name started when the Rponas won the second Roman/Jewish war. The lands of the area were not what you think - especially Jordan - you need to learn some history.

There will be an end to the conflict only when one side is destroyed - whichever one. 1920s?? Are you serious - the Jews lived in those lands thousands of years ago. When WW2 ended there was still a lot of Jews living in those lands. When WW2 ended many more Jews returned to their 'homeland'. History of the Jews and Judaism in the Land of Israel - Wikipedia

In a war these are the things that happen - it is not about 'rights' anymore. WW1 started because a Prince was assasinated. WW2 started because German reclaimed that part of Poland that had not been already invaded by USSR (and were welcomed by most of the population). The Israel-Hamas war of 2023/24 was started when Palestinians invaded Israel, killed 1400 and took hundreds back to Gaza as prisoners. It is a war mate - the BS rights you think apply in Gaza are as BS as what you probably think are your rights in Thailand.

And it is still ignorant and silly because the history of the world is conquest and change of lands. Why do you think so many Jews lived in Europe and not in their ancestral lands? Because the Muslims killed them and drove many of them out. If you want to play this 'victim of history' game then the Jews beat you hands down mate.

Exactly how do the IDF get Hamas then?? Your the 'expert' - tell us exactly how they do it !! Israel did what it has the right to do (10 years too late IMO) they have declared war on Hamas the el;ected leaders of Gaza. The IDF are trying to minimise civilians casualties - Hamas is tryiong to maximise them - because silly people in the world will rally to their cause. By the way, pray tell us all great one - how was the world supposed to kill the Nazis but not any of the Germans in WW2. Remember this too - the Germans soldiers in WW2 wore uniforms - the Hamas soldiers dont all wear a 'uniform' - just look at all the scumbags that invaded Israel and randomnly raped, butchered and killed Jews - they were not wearing a uniform. Maybe the Palestinians in Gaza should be given a certain amount of time to get, and then blow everything up - all of it. That worked against the Nazis and Japan - so why does Israel not do it again. Be aware I dont agree with that - but if this is not 'resolved' and Hamas or Hezbola (aided by Iran) explode a nuclear device in Israel - I can see Israel doing just that - and I would not blame them.

I agree about no end to this conflict. The rest is opinion that I do not agree with because it is irrelevent and a construed story. 1. What happenned after WW2 is not going to be undone - history is land being acquired by others. Remember, the Jews have lived there for a lot longer than the 'Palestinians'. 2. Jews who had settled in Gaza/West Bank were forcibly removed by Israel when they withdrew and handed over the Gaza to the PLO in 2005. 3. Hamas was elected to power in 2006 and they killed their political opponents (PLO) and embarked upon decades of terrorism. 4. There are many Muslims in Israel - 20% of the population is Muslim I believe. They have Muslim Judges, Politicians, Businessmen, etc etc. Islam in Israel - Wikipedia 4. There are zero Jews in Gaza - they were and are killed on sight.

NO.

You need to watch this and listen. Yes there are two sides to this, but one side aint what they pretend to be. As he honestly and bravely points out - you canot just 'separate' Hamas and Civilians - there are terrorists in every family. For decades they were indoctrinated into killing Jews. Even Egypt will not allow them to enter their country - they know that many of them are terrorists in disguise as civilians.

Yes indeed. Do you have a clue what genocide really is? Saying Israel is committing genocide in Gaza is ignorant and stupid - sorry if that offends you. Israel has declared war on Hamas - the elected rulers of Gaza - and they are trying very hard not to kill any 'innocents'. You cannot say with any credibility that they are deliberaely killing all Muslims - they are trying to kill Hamas - the military and rulers of Gaza. If Hamas all walked out and surrendered, gave up all the hostages, and handed over all those that comitted the atrocities in October for trial in an independent Court (like Eqypt) - then Isreal would cease fire. If Israel backs off and walks away, Hamas will continue doing as it has for decades. Indoctrinate more terrorists and pursue their one and only goal through terrorism - the death of all Jews in Israel.

Exactly what is wrong in the West these days - and what has been growing for decades. Someone said some years ago that 'we need a good war' to sort all these people out. Looking at some of the military leaders theses days (wearing dresses etc.) I think it is too late.

Well said and I can hear their heads squirming while they try to comprehend how that fact against their own prejudices based on feelings. I heard someone say the other day what is the 'cause' of this silliness in the West about Palestinians - and what groups like Hamas have learned to harness for their cause. A lot of young and silly western people think that the 'underdog' is the good guy - they think minorities are always right and they need their help - virtue signalling amongst the young is rampant - they are always trying to save something or someone - they think it is empathy, but it is really just virtue signalling. It is easy to fool emotional people - because you dont need facts and reason - the majority of married men know this and learn how to deal with it.

I have decided to block the OP - no one is that crazy - he/it is a troll.

Exactly - if Israel wanted to they could wipe all of Gaza off the map. It is logic and reason against emotions and feelings. I have found that debating with most pro-Palestinian people is like arguing with your mother-in-law about your wife. They are so 'insane' I saw people holding up "LBGTQ for Palestine" signs - when reality is that they would be killed if they had entered Gaza or West Bank. Reality and Palestinian supporters are not on the same page.

If you can take the time and listen - you will learn something - up to you. Son of Hamas Co-Founder Denounces Group at UN

How - when they hide behind/under them? And when many of them are supporters??

So many delusional posts in the one thread - truly remarkable - but understandable. Is the Court going to put Hamas on trial for what they did, are now doing, and have been doing for decades? The UN has issued lots of 'condemnations' to Israel, but none to Hamas or Hezbolla etc. Israel has had enough and is going to destroy Hamas (and its supporters). Hamas are deliberately hiding behnd their people - quote 'a necessary sacrifice". Israel will ee-occupy Gaza and try to keep a firm lid on the terrorists. The West Bank terrorists are on notice - as is all others supporting Islamic terrorists.

LOL - it will be appealed and he will win - but the TDS woke liberals think this is a 'victory'. As Don would say - 2024 is going to be yuuuuuuge !! Get that popcorn ready .........

But over the course of this year things may change in regards to all 3 - TiT.

We first visited Pattaya in 2017 - it was awful - as a car driver. We visited again last year twice - it was even worse. In between 2017 and 2023 I read numerous media stroies about how it was all going to be fixed and this is just another one. There is no real journalism in Thailand and never will be, while the defamation laws remain as they are now. Meanwhile, to avoid being sued, all media outlets publish PR Annoucements as if they are news stories. This is just another one. IMO what is holding Thailand back from progressing to a modern society is corruption, and the 'control' of the media that enables that corruption to continue. All media stories about corruption are PR Annoucements by the Police/Govt - there is no journalism in Thailand exposing potential crime and corruption - because they cannot do that.

I pick 1 and 3. IMO there is no obligation to file a tax return - unless you are required to pay income tax; and The local RD is what really matters - if they say no - then no it is (but yes, also means yes).But over the course of this year things may change in regards to all 3 - TiT.

They can enter if they want to in order to establish if the photos you submitted were actually taken inside that premises. Thinking about it and of all the Expat stories over the years on this forum, why the hell does this 'extension' khrapp continue. And now there is the chance Expats may have to pay income taxes on money that was earned/accumulated and is held in another country. Will Thailand ever become a modern society that treats long term Expats fairly and decently, like they themselves are treated when they migrate to a first world country? Not in my lifetime I figure.

Thanks - much appreciated.

You mean the golf course?

The worst of all time I have ever experienced - and by a long way - was arriving at LA Airport. Nothing anywhere else experienced or heard about, including this, even comes close to that day. Then going from the Int to Dom terminal - what a joke that was too. Airports and Airlines get away with it too easy - it is absolutely awful everywhere some days.

Sounds much better than I assumed. It is a bigger island than I thought, but most of it is jungle and there are what, about 9000 people there? Yes there is a small 9 hole military golf course, and a small Makro, and few other things spread out along the coast. Like I said, better than I assumed but not really 'big' enough - but we might take a trip there and take a look one day. Any recommended resorts to stay at?