spidermike007

Always striving to be better and best the neighboring countries.

What do you contribute to the relationship....?

I contribute a little money here and there. But i know i have to do more.. and i know im selfish.. i suppose i need to hear these comments to wake up so to speak

If she is your own age, fat and ugly she may be with you due to your charms. But if she is attractive and younger, perhaps she is with you hoping for a better quality of life? Most women want financial security. What on earth is wrong with providing her some spending money? Unless you are broke. Do you love her? Does she treat you well? You stand the chance of her losing all respect for you if you are not willing to step up and help her out a bit. Extreme cheapness is not appreciated here nor anywhere.

He said that many farangs expect the same cultural standards here in Thailand as they have within their home countries.

Like a properly functioning police force, fair and impartial Judiciary, and an effective democratically elected government - who aren't in their positions for the sole purpose of amassing grotesque levels of personal wealth? Yep, guilty as charged...

Why are you here? I am sure you already have the above where you come from...so go to your Nirvana...

So you believe Thais do not want the things jamesbrock mentioned?

They may want it, but are far too muted in their criticism of the current ways, and the lack of leadership, and far too unwilling to do what needs to be done to achieve a better society. At least it appears that way.

Does anybody on this forum understand the concept of a Soi dog? It is lost on me. Is it about making merit, by feeding them? Do they serve any purpose, other than to terrorize occasional pedestrians or people on bicycles and motorbikes? I never see a Thai person touch them, nor pet them. Many look diseased and mangy. Many bark all hours of the day and night. Do the locals somehow derive satisfaction from having them around? Or, are they just pests that keep multiplying, and won't go away?

I do not like soi dogs. I have no idea what they are all about. I would love to better understand the phenomenon. It seems quite bizarre to me.

I am always thankful when I see a 7/11 or a Family Mart at an airport. Their prices are usually only a fraction higher than normal. I cannot find a bottle of water at airport in the US for less than $3. That is over 100 baht!

Having said that, no tourist should EVER be charged for drinking water, in any airport. It is so inexpensive for them to provide drinking water, in water stands throughout the airport, equipped with the 20 liter bottles. That in and of itself is a crime.

Thailand has done everything in it's power, and continues to do everything it can, to obstruct ASEAN. It signs treaties, and then ignores nearly every aspect of free trade, lowering duty tariffs, making the process of hiring foreign workers from other ASEAN nations simpler, and more efficient, and less expensive. There are countless examples of this, over the years. It seems someone, somewhere might have good intentions, when the treaty is signed, but then the lobbyists start paying off the parliamentarians and it all goes away.

There must be some American officials running around in Chiang Mai, imposing a Quaker style puritanism on the locals in CM. How very boring. Those outfits are so cute. And Songkran is a sexy holiday. Why upset a good thing?

Protect the image of Lanna culture? From whom? From where? How? What image? Do they mean the image from historical Lanna? Yes, perhaps in the 13th and 14th century, they had an "image" to protect. A lot of water under the bridge since then. What really remains of Lanna culture? I have seen some cool looking Lanna designs in some hotels. And there are some restaurant that have Lanna cuisine. Other than that, what really remains of this ancient culture?

In 1262, Mangrai moved the capital from Ngoenyang to the newly founded Chiang Rai – naming the city after himself. Mangrai then expanded to the south and subjugated the Monkingdom of Hariphunchai (centered on modern Lamphun) in 1281. He founded Chiang Mai in 1296, expanding it to become the capital of Lan Na.

Considering the population on Samui, and the number of tourists that visit every year, I consider the shootings that happen there to be relatively few. It seems that unlike neighboring Dark Tao, the ruling families on Samui do not tolerate much in the way of a lack of discipline, and certainly would not allow a serial killer like on Dark Tao, to be on the loose. They would have taken him out within a week of those brutal double murders. As crazy and chaotic as Samui seems at times, there are families that are making fortunes, and they good a fairly good job of maintaining discipline within the ranks.

It appears by the article, that they were both Thai, so I am not sure where the info about a farang husband is coming from. The husband is named Thawee Chomphukhiaw. It says a native of Surin.

​I don't have much experience with ladyboys. But, I do hear about alot of incidents caused by them. At least a portion of them, seem to be a troubled lot. Life is not easy for any of us, can you imagine adding a sexual identity component to the mix? Hard to even fathom wanting to change my gender. Looking in the mirror, and being unhappy that I am a man. Wow. Talk about complications. Not saying that was the case here, but this guy sounds like he was troubled. Why not just walk away from a bad relationship? Why behave in such a desperate fashion. Killing someone with a coat hanger? That tops them all.

And don't count on the keystone cops to solve this crime. It is far too simple and straight forward for them. They tend to get very confounded when they cannot label it a suicide.

Outside firms can be hired to create these kinds of "appearances" and there is absolutely no limit to the funds this criminal despot dictator has access to. So, why not make himself look more popular. He is despised by his own people. And many countries are harboring the illusion that he is a fairly elected PM, within a functional democracy. Nothing could be further from the truth. He is a murderous, thieving thug.

Another post intended to placate the masses. Interior Minister Atchaka Sibunruang has little concept of what is required to attract foreign companies to Thailand. She has an impressive resume in terms of education, and very little real world experience in industry. Mostly all book learning. Does that translate into the real world?

Neighboring countries are offering 10 year visas for foreign executives, the ability to buy a home and land, tax incentives, tax holidays, tax deferments, and a multitude of other reasons to locate there. In addition they are offering highly motivated workers, and a skilled work force, with better understanding of the english language, than Thailand. And a democratic government, in the case of Malaysia, India, the Philippines, and Indonesia. In addition some of those countries have a functional police force, some law and order, some traffic safety, some rights for foreigners, lower import duties, a simpler and friendlier visa process, and more. Can Thailand compete with that?

Dr. Atchaka Sibunruang serves as a Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Industry. Dr. Sibunruang served as a Director-General of Department of Industrial Promotion at Ministry of Industry and also served as its Deputy Permanent Secretary. She served as a Secretary General of Thailand Board of Investment and Director-General of The Office of Industrial Economics

http://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=274940418&privcapId=9844539

Samui is a dangerous place to drive or ride, particularly at night! Part of the reason is hiring cars and motorbikes / scooters on passport details alone, and partly the ridiculous soft light policy throughout Thailand, then add alcohol and under age riding. I witnessed a 10 year old girl struggling to ride a scooter yesterday on the Mainland, with no less than 3 other girls riding pillion !

Same on Samui ! Why no enforcement?

»I witnessed a 10 year old girl struggling to ride a scooter yesterday on the Mainland, with no less than 3 other girls riding pillion !«

How does that make Samui more dangerous than the mainland...?

That is far less common on the mainland, than it is on Samui. At least on the mainland the police will often stop children who are driving bikes, and ask them for their license. That NEVER happens on Samui. NEVER. Not a single speeding ticket or citation for reckless driving has ever been given in the history of Samui. It is almost as if the police pride themselves on their lack of concern.

You could not pay me enough to go there and more so to ever want to live there for numerous reasons. Have witnessed at least four foreigners getting killed within a two week period. Likely drunk. Not too smart.

"Have witnessed at least four foreigners getting killed within a two week period. "

I am living in Samui full time for three years now.

I spend of course, almost every single day a little time on the roads, we have two motorbikes and a car.

In those three years I personally witnessed four accidents.

I certainly do not mean certain figures are not true, I wish to express my own experience dot.

Samui Times quotes hundreds of deaths per year. The numbers are staggering. The authorities and the media do everything in their power to hide it, including using Obama style numbers to fudge when they die, and not counting that as part of the total, if they die in the hospital or in route to the hospital, or a month later from the injuries. It is simply disingenuous, and dishonest. The problem is massive. Every government agency in Thailand, who is concerned with traffic safety should be working on this. The entire police force on Samui should be replaced with a far less lazy, and far more motivated force, that cares about public safety. The current force has shown over the course of many years, that safety is not their concern, on any level. Sack them immediately.

There are certain lines which cannot be crossed in this life. Taking the lives of others is one of them. When there are many peoples lives which have been taken, and the families of those victims shattered by this degree of senselessness, a far different set of laws should be applied, even in countries as liberal as Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. The families of the victims should be allowed to slaughter the man themselves. This could prove to be good therapy for them. If there is no degree of doubt, about the crime, there is no reason to let this worm live. Why should the state pay for that? Why should this cockroach be allowed to complain about this human rights? He is not a human being. He relinquished his right to be a human being when he committed this heinous act. It would be too kind to associate him with the human race. He is not a member, anymore. He opted out. So, treat him like the vermin he really is. Do not accord him those rights. Deny him. Give him special exemption status. Keep him in a cold, dark cell until the people can deliver their sentence.

Correct, and this principle and respect for human life is exactly why the Norwegian People would never contemplate committing the criminal violations you suggest. Unlike you, their values cannot be manipulated by the evil committed by others.

And the one thing in common of the bleeding hearts people like you who spout this rubbish is that your child was not one of the ones slaughtered by this man . Pretty much garranteed if your child was one of the victims your outlook would not be so forgiving.

Perhaps you should respect the children he killed and the families left behind to grieve rather than the human life of this monster

Correct. The point I was attempting to make is that he no longer has a human life. He is no longer a human being. He gave up that right, and that honor. He is now an insect. He has reduced himself to worm status. How many rights do you accord a worm?

There are certain lines which cannot be crossed in this life. Taking the lives of others is one of them. When there are many peoples lives which have been taken, and the families of those victims shattered by this degree of senselessness, a far different set of laws should be applied, even in countries as liberal as Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. The families of the victims should be allowed to slaughter the man themselves. This could prove to be good therapy for them. If there is no degree of doubt, about the crime, there is no reason to let this worm live. Why should the state pay for that? Why should this cockroach be allowed to complain about this human rights? He is not a human being. He relinquished his right to be a human being when he committed this heinous act. It would be too kind to associate him with the human race. He is not a member, anymore. He opted out. So, treat him like the vermin he really is. Do not accord him those rights. Deny him. Give him special exemption status. Keep him in a cold, dark cell until the people can deliver their sentence.

Correct, and this principle and respect for human life is exactly why the Norwegian People would never contemplate committing the criminal violations you suggest. Unlike you, their values cannot be manipulated by the evil committed by others.

Perhaps you are correct. But, I think in the event of a major crime of a heinous nature, that is committed with multiple witnesses, there is no doubt about guilt. As long as the doubt about one's guilt remains intact, there needs to be a great deal of respect for a person's rights. Until they are convicted without a doubt. But, the case I am making, is that once that lack of doubt exists, in the event of a crime of this nature, all bets are off. Why does society still have to extend extraordinary rights to this insect? He is no longer a man. He revoked the right, to be treated like a man, when he committed the act. That is my point here. Is it not reasonable to extend a special set of circumstances to men like this? Men who have committed atrocious acts against mankind? Do they really deserve to be coddled by society? Even a society like Norway, which tends to coddle it's guilty.

Nobody is scared of this administration. About the only people who are taking them seriously are journalists, and others who are getting arrested for expressing displeasure with them. They are NOT to be taken seriously. Very, very little of what they say is true, or backed by will, volition or intention. So, why should the taxi drivers take them seriously? Why should they even be concerned? I doubt they are. They are about as concerned as the mafia, who the powers claim they are cracking down on. We all know what that means. Nothing will be done. Talk, talk, talk, talk. Jaber, jabber, jabber, jabber. Promise, promise, promise, promise. But, do they ever deliver? Or course not. That is their M.O. All talk and no action makes Johnny a very dull boy.

There are certain lines which cannot be crossed in this life. Taking the lives of others is one of them. When there are many peoples lives which have been taken, and the families of those victims shattered by this degree of senselessness, a far different set of laws should be applied, even in countries as liberal as Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. The families of the victims should be allowed to slaughter the man themselves. This could prove to be good therapy for them. If there is no degree of doubt, about the crime, there is no reason to let this worm live. Why should the state pay for that? Why should this cockroach be allowed to complain about this human rights? He is not a human being. He relinquished his right to be a human being when he committed this heinous act. It would be too kind to associate him with the human race. He is not a member, anymore. He opted out. So, treat him like the vermin he really is. Do not accord him those rights. Deny him. Give him special exemption status. Keep him in a cold, dark cell until the people can deliver their sentence.

This thread was opened on 10 March 2016 at 06:23.

This post is being made on 12 March 2016 at 16:52.

The offensive, to some, reference to Rep Duckworth was a tweet that was in the public domain for some 10 minutes before it was deleted.

This thread is still alive after 58 hours and 21 minutes, which is 58 hours and 11 minutes after the original tweet disappeared.

At this point, which one is the most ridiculous?

The one thing that these simpleton, bigot, racist, hate mongering, power hungry, half men have to understand, is that the electronic world is forever. No matter that it was taken back after 10 minutes, when they realized they had stepped so far over the line, that had they not withdrawn this hateful, tasteless statement that there was a chance of being burned on the cross, in the town square. Once you put it out there, it becomes a permanent record of how you feel, who you are, and what is in your heart and soul. This morally bankrupt group told us who they truly are. They revealed to us the extend of their debauchery, and to what extent they would stoop, in order to get in power. Power was everything to them. Humanity was nothing. The criticism being leveled at them is something they have earned, and have worked very hard for. They deserve every bit of it. There are some lines you just do not cross.

Army commander-in-chief Gen Thirachai Narkwanich is a comedian, who part time does stand up comedy. At least he should be attempting that, with this latest joke of his. He has got to be kidding. Oh, we forgot to go after them up until now. But, we just remembered it was a real problem. Now, we promise we are serious. We will get busy and do the work we were already supposed to be doing. And somehow, we will talk the police into doing real police work. We have not quite worked out how that is possible. But, we are big men, and I am sure we can handle it somehow. Maybe we will get some magicians or some hypnotists involved. Maybe we will take a poll, and see if any real policemen, who are actually willing to enforce the law, will answer our poll.

Oh wait a minute, I forgot that most of the mafia organizations work in concert with the police. That makes things a bit more complicated. Well, maybe we will have to go after the police too. Wow. Would the nation be surprised, or what? A promise fulfilled by a politician is an incredible thing. Let us see if they can disprove all of the doubters in the land. And we are plentiful. We have good reason to doubt.

You forgot to add that they must consult astrologist also. If they did not do then all is lost - nothing will happen despite saying much

Oh ye (me) of little faith.

Another thing I forgot to mention, that if they were the slightest bit serious, they could start with the five families on Dark Tao. Everyone knows they are completely above the law. Any and all laws. So, the army could show once for once, that super wealthy, very well connected crime families (the very definition of mafia) are NOT above the law. They sell leased land, as chanote, earning hundreds of millions of dollars in the process. Some of their sons are serial killers, and innocent migrant workers have been framed for their crimes, so they can walk free, above the law, and their crime sprees continue. Serial killers are on the loose. Do you care Narkwanich?

Show us. Stop jabbering. Start acting. Men act. Children talk, children draft plans, children make promises every day. Real men show us with their actions that they are serious people, and give the population of their nation a reason to finally start taking them seriously.

Army commander-in-chief Gen Thirachai Narkwanich is a comedian, who part time does stand up comedy. At least he should be attempting that, with this latest joke of his. He has got to be kidding. Oh, we forgot to go after them up until now. But, we just remembered it was a real problem. Now, we promise we are serious. We will get busy and do the work we were already supposed to be doing. And somehow, we will talk the police into doing real police work. We have not quite worked out how that is possible. But, we are big men, and I am sure we can handle it somehow. Maybe we will get some magicians or some hypnotists involved. Maybe we will take a poll, and see if any real policemen, who are actually willing to enforce the law, will answer our poll.

Oh wait a minute, I forgot that most of the mafia organizations work in concert with the police. That makes things a bit more complicated. Well, maybe we will have to go after the police too. Wow. Would the nation be surprised, or what? A promise fulfilled by a politician is an incredible thing. Let us see if they can disprove all of the doubters in the land. And we are plentiful. We have good reason to doubt.

If you look at the service records of democrats vs. republicans over the past 50 years, there are far, far more republicans who have received multiple deferments from serving, than democrats. Far more. So, there is no room for criticism when it comes to serving one's country. The GOP is the largest concentration of cowards in the land, yet the most hawkish when it comes to war. They love to start wars, but hate either fighting in them, or allowing their families to fight in those wars. But, as long as it is some other kid getting killed or maimed, no problem. Not a moment of sleep lost over that.

At this stage I am neither a democrat, nor a republican, as I feel both parties stink worse than a backed up rural outhouse. But, I am just pointing out the facts. Creeps like to criticize guys like McCain, Kerry, and Duckworth, when they themselves have not only never served, but would crap in their pants if they spent one hour on the battle front. These people are half men. They are tiny, tiny people, with hearts of stone, that barely possess a soul, and certainly do not possess an ounce of dignity, integrity, grace, or the ability to serve their nation with honor.

This two bit punk worm needs to receive the most severe punishment possible. The issue is going to be the father. Somehow, they have to bypass him to get the son prosecuted. And if the father gets in the way, he needs to be stripped of his position, and jailed also. Someone needs to send a message to young Thai men, some of whom are very obviously out of control. Are they going to be able to find a judge with the courage needed to sentence him?

This guy tortured a young girl because he could not control his temper? I have lost my temper before. Did I ever burn the tongue of a helpless young girl? That is beyond inexcusable. He should spend the next 30 years of his life in a high security prison, where his inmates can show him how they feel about twerps who hurt youngsters. I am sure he will make many new friends in there, and they can reciprocate some of the kindness he has dispensed over the years. Of course, we know this was not his first time, hurting someone. Just the first time he was caught. Shame on the cop father for raising such a super freak sluggard.

It seems the average Thai is not comfortable with nudity. It is a sense of prudishness. Not sure these guys deserve the attention they are getting for this silly act, that they probably committed after downing a bottle of sake each, or several tall Asahi beers. But, there is such an intense desire for all nations to convey a proper and correct face these days. Of course most of it is false, and fake. But, it is simply meant for public consumption.

Perhaps the government should insist that the company replace the boats, with ones that are less than 50 years old! Employ more recent safety technology. Move into the 21st century. And if this company cannot afford to do so, invite open bidding.

There are so many issues to be considered here. But first and foremost, is the fact that there are so few competent people within the administration, to tackle this massive problem. At least the finance minister has some experience within the financial sector. Highly unusual for a Thai administration. But, how many others do? How much real talent do they have?

And what are they doing to promote trade? Are they offering any special incentives (like Malaysia and Vietnam have been doing for some time) for foreign firms to re-locate here? 10 year visas for the executives, tax deferments, ability to purchase land outright, etc.

We know how little they are doing to promote tourism. With the exception of China, it almost seems as if they are actively discouraging Western tourism. There are so many things that allow one to make a conclusion like that.

So, what are they doing? What proactive and visionary actions are they taking?