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you are an absolute wanke_r mate in thinking that only violence or physical punishment will change peoples behavior.Most parents woud agree that at times a smack may jolt a child but history has told us that violence begets violence.I reckon you were a beaten child and it has affected your outlook.Lighten up, these kids are out of control and of course action needs to be taken, instead of beating up the kids teach them how to cooperate and understand each others differences.This will bring a far better result in the end than a beating.

the parents should track the sadistic bastard down and kick his arse in. Their are many forms of punishment that can be administered to unruly students but this A holes obvious pleasure in belting the kids in this manner does not belong in the classroom or any here near kids.If he did that to my kid I would ensure he paid the price.Not against a kid getting punished (by the parent) if their action is so severe it warrants it.

Do all of you guys posting have to be so bloody negative.Sure make contructive comments but give them some credit occasionally or have you all been here to long and need a return back to your home countries where it is all so perfect.

It seems some of the people offering opinions forget that the thai partner is in Australia on a temporary basis only, hence they call it a Temporary Visa. Remember this the thai partner would not have been allowed entry otherwise.It is a trial period and if it does not work out for what ever reason then of course the thai partner must leave Australia. There have been many thai and Filipina ladies who have faked Domestic Violence after only a short period and have been permitted to stay on.

As far as his responsibility to her with Australia having a no fault system he will be able to divorce her after 12 months orf separation at a minimal cost. It is easy to belive one is enamoured with a partner when overseas and the stars are in your eyeds but when reality hits some whne the partner is introduced to the family hard decisions have to be made. In Thailand a wife can divorce her farang husband very easily as well.Better to decide early on that the union will not work than later as hard as this may seem to some of the respondents here in this forum.

Be warned just because one person does not get any hassles in departing Australia every three months does not mean this will be the case with the rest who might try the same tactic. To do this continually will eventually get looked at, as what it is plainly doing is trying to circumvent applying for a Temporary Visa.

It is darn difficult for first timers to understand the reasoning behind our Consuls reluctance to grant visas when we think we have answered all of the requirements satisfactorily. However if we knew the statistics in regard to how many applications are submitted falsely we would appreciate a touch more the reluctance of the Consuls to grant visas on just the face value of the application.<BR>In discussing this with a former Consulate employee I was informed that the number of false applications in comparison to legitimate ones over the years is mind boggling.That is why the initial attitude of the processor is a negative one and they are correct to put us and the application under extreme scrutiny to ensure that applications approved do not turn out to be scams to get women to Australia for reasons other than the application highlights. <BR>It is the history of these false applications that necessitate the Consul officials to insist we must prove that what we seek will not create problems later on for Australia.<BR>Those of us who have been burnt one way or another will nod their heads in agreement that most who come from a very poor situation will tell a few white lies to get a chance at a better life and surprise surprise if the positions were reversed wouldnt we do the same.<BR>As much as I dislike going through the visa process on a yearly basis to prove that taking my thai wife with me on two short visits back to Australia are legitimate I do understand now why this needs to be done. <BR>So if you get knocked back on your first attempt to get your new love back to Australia and you are legitmate be rest assured that if you persist you will in time get your application approved. Dont blame the Consulates though for your delay, vent your frrustration on the countless number of Aussie guys with stars in their eyes who have screwed up and believed that in five minutes they have found the love of their life. <BR>If it is meant to be then the delay will be well worth the wait. You might actually get things better in perspective if you have time to do so.

Living in Si Chumphu Khon Kaen at this time, if there is any problems no one up here knows about it or cares. Rumour has it the wild elephants that feed adjacent our favourite golf course have been restless though . Maybe they know something that we dont. A double bogey the biggest fear in these parts for any farangs.From my experience in Bangkok when these warnings are given by the respective consuls the only danger has been as always in spending to much time and getting inebriated in the so called safety of the local bars.Feel safer here than in many sections of our overseas home towns.

The advice given is sound and essential by the embassies.some of the hypocrits who seem to subscribe here would jump all over them if they did not do that.however if common street smart sense is applied farangs are not going to be caught in trouble.it is all political as we who have been here for a while understand, The North East general populace are not fanatics and many have changed their opinion re the current govt.When dealing with a generally uneducated population the govt in charge sometimes must make decisions that may not seem totally democratic to us so called informed farangs.corruption and in fighting is apparent in any govt in any part of the world.chill out life goes on and peacefully if one is smart to stay away from ovious potential trouble spots. some of you more radical subscribers need to take up golf where you can vent your frustrations out on a small white ball.we should remember we are only visitors here.

MY ADVICE IS NOT WHAT YOU WILL WANT TO ACCEPT BUT YOU WILL IN TIME KNOW IT IS CORRECT.

YOU HAVE FALLEN IN LUST QUICKLY AS MOST OF US NEW GUYS DO FIRST TIME AROUND.SO EASY TO DO AND IF YOU WANT TO MINIMISE ANY DAMAGE THEN TAKE YOUR TIME BEFORE APPLYING FOR ANY VISAS.READ UP ABOUT THAI CULTURE, POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE.GO BACK AND VISIT HER AGAIN AND IF POSSIBLE SEE HER WARTS AND ALL.THE HONEYMOON LOVESTRUCK MODE YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN HAS LITTLE CHANCE OF SUCCESS.WOULD YOU DO THIS SO QUICK WITH AN AUSSIE LADY?OF COURSE YOU WOULD NOT AND SHE WOULD BE OF YOUR OWN CULTURE. FINDING A COMPATIBLE THAI LADY PARTNER TAKES TIME AND EXPERIENCE OF WHICH TO THIS POINT YOU HAVE NOT SPENT OR GAINED.SLOWLY MY FELLOW AUSSIE AND WHEN YOU HAVE YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE CLOUDS YOU WILL SEE WHAT MOST OF US ARE SUGGESTING IS BOTH CONSTRUCTIVE AND HELPFUL.