spidermike007

Is that even possible to defame Jatuporn ????? One of the most reprehensible members

of the UDD rogues gallery. Happy days when they are all swept aside....

Yes, it is when you have one of the silliest defamation laws on the planet, designed to protect cowardly pigs, who are mafia dons disguised as public servants.

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If the company is legit (i.e. trading and active), this is perfectly safe and OK since any company has the right to have its own premises. If it is just a sleeping company created just to buy the house, there could be problems in theory. But I doubt it will happen unless you have a large beachfront plot in Phuket.

I am told the most common way the authorities find sleeping companies, is to look at the tax records. If you do not pay annual taxes on the company, that is a huge red flag. Create some income, the company generates, and pay taxes on that income.

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Children seem to be running the electric company. The promise that the extra cable they laid would result in little or no blackouts never materialized. Get your act together.

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German cockroaches,a bait type poison the best to eradicate them,also,do not let plastic back etc build up,they will find harbourage in them and cracks and crevices.

And whatever you do, do not leave out any schwarzbrod, or kartoffelsaladen.

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Definition of an idiot = American traveling to NK.

NK looks for any excuse to get back at America and this would go for Iran as well. There are other countries in the world that Americans would be singled out, but those two countries are the absolute worst. I would never, ever consider visiting either of these countries.

I would rather travel to the North Pole, without a jacket. I would rather swim across the English Channel, without a life vest. I would rather eat bread and water for three months, than visit that rat infested land. Kim can kiss my butt. He is a fat, silly, impotent, angry, murderous thug, who inherited his fathers 50,000 bottle wine collection, and seems to get joy from watching his people starve. A Charles Manson of a leader. A real slime bucket.

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Still amazes me that so many blokes seem to think it's only Thai women that are after our money. I've had enough wive's and girlfriend's to know it doesn't matter which country you are in....women cost a lot of dosh. Get over it, keep paying and be happy with what you've got. If you're not just find another one and try again....practice makes perfect...LOL.[/quote

So true. The number of western men who have been brainwashed into thinking how prefect, saintly, and selfless western women are, is staggering. They will do anything to defend them. I have never met a western woman, who was not interested in financial security. Never one who did not prefer a man with money, if given a choice. Rarely met one who slept with a man without being wined and dined first. Unless of course he was either famous, super rich, drove a Lamborghini, or was Brad Pitt. Break away from the western imposed delusion. Shake the hypnotic spell. Breathe the fresh air of Asia.

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I have been in a relationship similar to yours. I kept telling myself, she will improve, she will learn and be more active. It never happened and after 6 years I moved on. At the time it was a big decision, but looking back it was the best decision I ever made.

Don't torment yourself, move on and take it as a learning experience.

A wise man indeed. Life is simply too short to spend it with someone who does not inspire you. Ask yourself, do we make each other a better version of ourselves? Is every day together a really good day? If not, may be time to move on. I tend to oversimplify things, so this is just my version of things. But, I do believe it takes two, to improve something. If she is not motivated enough to communicate with you, and address your concerns, she may be just a bump on a log. Do you want to spend the rest of your life, with a mere bump on a log? Or do you aspire for more?

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Perhaps Thailand can heal its internal conflict and find unity to move forward in a common cause--and it seems the US has provided the catalyst by their meddling.

The US is not meddling - it's advocating adherence to international norms.

If the Junta were to decide to kick out foreigners without cause, I hope the US will "meddle" on our behalves.

Oh come on! The other day, there was a story in the US about a swat team bursting through the door at 3am - and of the wrong house, for that matter - in response to someone possibly selling drugs, and throwing a grenade in to the crib of a sleeping toddler. No apology whatsoever was even made. Is that an international norm, to you?

Let's not even delve into the utterly disastrous foriegn policy America employs - for example, Iraq, Afghanistan, Egypt, on and on.

Compared to ANY of those things, or even just the last 2 coups here - this action by the Junta has been incredibly peaceful. This so called 'coup' didn't even install another leader yet. It's purpose is to keep more violence from spreading, while they figure out what to do. Compared to other events I've witnessed first hand - including the way NYC handled the occupy protests with police violence and an unconstutional media black out - this is nothing so bad at all. This is, after all, in response to major corruption charges, it's worth remembering. I wish the police and military in America were even half as peaceful as this Junta has been.

Thank you. I no longer consider the US a functional democracy. By name only. Obama clearly is aiming for a fascist Republic. And he is complaining about Thailand? What a hypocritical incompetent neophyte. Did I also mention an lying ignoramus?

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The United States would actually appreciate protester of such; for, it demonstrates what democracy is all about, being able to openly say (disagree or disagree with a government) about any issue.

And... in USA's eyes, as long as your leader is elected (no matter how corrupt or incompetent he/she is) in a "free" election and your government calls itself a "democracy" then this form of "democracy" is better than anything else. (OK USA, Saddam in Iraq was a dictator and not the easiest person to live under, but are the Iraqi people better off today? -- and does this form of "democracy" give the Iraqi people peace and harmony today???? )

So, before the American "armchair experts" start lecturing countries such as Thailand that they need to have elections within 3 weeks, these "experts" better ask themselves will having elections really make the country better at this moment?

Very very funny post. The US loves democracy as long as you are in agreement with them. Period. The current version of US democracy is starting to look like something Mussolini would be proud of.

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This would be a dream come true. Thai society would be a very, very different thing, if people were punished for their crimes. With one of the weakest, easiest to purchase, super corrupt and very cowardly judiciaries anywhere in the world, it is hard to put people away, who truly deserve it, here in the LOS. Even on the odd chance the police do their work properly, when the case gets to court, if the prosecutor has not been bought off, the judges can be. But, if the military leaders are serious about cleaning up this den of thieves called the judiciary, now would be the time to start. Seeing the top punks in a jail like this one would be delightful. And seeing the worst offending judges and prosecutors in a superman prison would be a wet dream for many. These guys deserve it. They have devoted their entire careers earning a sentence in a supermax. So, give it to them please. The sooner you get these mafia dons, disguised as judges and prosecutors off the streets, the sooner this country can return to a healthy, functional society. The vermin have to be extracted. Good in Prayuth and his council, if they get this done. Thailand will benefit for decades to come.

Many of the drivers make good money by taking fares to the jewelry outlets, the silk factories, and the soapy massage joints. They are paid hefty commissions. I have been offered low fares, in exchange for visiting those places. I have no interest, but I am sure many unsuspecting tourists do.

Good on the fella for making a tiny statement. What kinds of solutions did the brilliant minds in the US Govt. offer when Thailand was falling apart, with divisions so deep, and no solutions in sight? The government was nearly dysfunctional (as the US govt. nearly is right now) and nothing was offered. No assistance, no advice, nothing. So now, that the sacred cow of democracy has been breached, they do not want to associate with the so called junta leaders. How many times has the US engaged countries with truly despicable and heinous leadership? Dozens of times, but there was always a strategic interest, of which there are few found in Thailand. The level of duplicity and shallow falsehood that the US demonstrates on a daily basis is staggering. And understand, I am a US citizen. But, I am not standing around, and swallowing the Kool Aid.

This would be a dream come true. Thai society would be a very, very different thing, if people were punished for their crimes. With one of the weakest, easiest to purchase (super corrupt) and most cowardly judiciaries anywhere in the world, it is hard to put people away, who truly deserve it, here in the LOS. Even on the odd chance the police do their work properly, when the case gets to court, if the prosecutor has not been bought off, the judges can be. But, if the military leaders are serious about cleaning up this den of thieves called the judiciary, now would be the time to start. Seeing the top punks in a jail like this one would be delightful.

Personally, I have no time for Shariah law. Anything that is based on the needs of terribly insecure men, who have not adapted to modern times, scares the bejesus out of me. I think I can definitely go the rest of my life without visiting a society that condones this kind of Stone Age thinking, and supports a legal system designed by man children, who cannot develop any level of comfort within their own skin. The whole thing makes me quite queasy.

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I had 4 years in saudi and you SHOULD be scared. It's a seriously bad system, designed to keep women subjugated to men and allows bad men to become powerful.

Designed to keep woman subjugated to men.......maybe we shouldn't judge it so harshly after all

I do judge gorillas, who are pretending to be men harshly. Get real. Get a life. If a man believes in himself, and is secure in who he is, he is ok with his woman driving a car, going out with her friend, and having a life. Neanderthals are not comfortable with that. It is the 21st century. Be a man. Not a fool.

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Loosen up,it was obvious, i think to all,that this was meant as a joke

Yes. I did see your humor. Thanks for that. Nor sure why I find Sharia law, and the cultures that tolerate it so offensive. But, to visit those countries, and lend them support on any way, if something I will try not to ever do. I am thinking of converting my car to CNG, as I feel it is a way of putting my foot up King Abdullah's fat ass.

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Personally, I have no time for Shariah law. Anything that is based on the needs of terribly insecure men, who have not adapted to modern times, scares the bejesus out of me. I think I can definitely go the rest of my life without visiting a society that condones this kind of Stone Age thinking, and supports a legal system designed by man children, who cannot develop any level of comfort within their own skin. The whole thing makes me quite queasy.

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I had 4 years in saudi and you SHOULD be scared. It's a seriously bad system, designed to keep women subjugated to men and allows bad men to become powerful.

Designed to keep woman subjugated to men.......maybe we shouldn't judge it so harshly after all

I do judge gorillas, who are pretending to be men harshly. Get real. Get a life. If a man believes in himself, and is secure in who he is, he is ok with his woman driving a car, going out with her friend, and having a life. Neanderthals are not comfortable with that. It is the 21st century. Be a man. Not a fool.

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Was I not reading on TVF that if a coup were to occur, the Isaanites would rise up on mass and violently overthrow the junta? But now, that the Shinawat mafia tentacles are being chopped off and the oh-so pursuasive local puuyai baans and kamnans are unable to intimidate and cajole the locals to vote for Shin, we are seeing a logical progression that people don't want the return of Shin. The mouse that never roared?

They were talking up a big rap while they were still holding the reins of power. How many risked life and limb, after the coup, to take to the streets? I said a long time ago, that a show of power and strength would be all it took. Quiet as a moth.

The is an obvious lack of grace, in the soul of this man. It is not enough to be making a million dollars or so, per month. When faced with a crisis, how does this half man handle himself? Like a man child. Spoiled, rich, shallow, and devoid of integrity. Wow.

Is Riesling wine? The Thais make better stuff. Carrefour had some decent wine before they were bought by Big C but regular Big C's are diabolical.

Most people find an Australian Chardonnay acceptable at the price, around 500 baht.

Obviously spoken by someone who has never tasted a decent Riesling.

" Riesling is a light-skinned, aromatic grape of German origin which is - if the majority of topwine critics are to be believed - the world's finest white-wine grape variety."

http://www.wine-searcher.com/grape-407-riesling

One of the worlds most collectable wines. Even at the cheaper end of the market Australia does some pretty decent Rieslings, New Zealand some very good ones. Not the sweet s**t that people associate with the name but a superb dry white.

Now the cheap Chardonnay that you mention, well the Thai's can compete with that. Both foul.

ATF is right on one point: I drank several wines from Big C, which were terrible. Worst the french wines. Not drinkable at all. But the cheap Chardonnay from Australia was drinkable....not an amazing experience but drinkable as every day wine.

My guess is, that it is either the transportation (Container, heat??) or the stock?

Either the cheap Chardonnays from Australia can handle it better or they are shorter on stock?

I just think the Aussies are better at making cheaper wine. French wines tend to be overpriced, relative to their quality. The excellent French wines start at $50US, in the US. That is $200 or more here. The $5 bottles in the US are 600-900 baht here. Those are really poor wines. No reflection on the French wines, just that you are drinking the bottom of the rung. Swill that they would not bother drinking in France!

Not sure what the Thais can compete with. It is very, very low quality wine. it makes no sense that they govt. would even consider taxing wines at the current level, to keep them from competing with Thai wines. A truly asinine policy designed by corrupt children without common sense or reason.

Is Riesling wine? The Thais make better stuff. Carrefour had some decent wine before they were bought by Big C but regular Big C's are diabolical.

Most people find an Australian Chardonnay acceptable at the price, around 500 baht.

Obviously spoken by someone who has never tasted a decent Riesling.

" Riesling is a light-skinned, aromatic grape of German origin which is - if the majority of topwine critics are to be believed - the world's finest white-wine grape variety."

http://www.wine-searcher.com/grape-407-riesling

One of the worlds most collectable wines. Even at the cheaper end of the market Australia does some pretty decent Rieslings, New Zealand some very good ones. Not the sweet s**t that people associate with the name but a superb dry white.

Now the cheap Chardonnay that you mention, well the Thai's can compete with that. Both foul.

Blue Nun destroyed forever the name of Riesling, but as you say I have never tasted a "decent" Riesling and doubt I ever will, maybe with the exception of Alsace, but sweet of course. Germans should stick to beer not wine. I'm certainly not a fan of Chardonnay or Thai wines, but the OP seemed to be more concerned about price and what Big C had to offer.

For myself the best white wine in the World is Sancerre. It's a wine that only the French could produce and I only drink French with rare exception and that exception would be Spanish. They make some rare but wonderful bold whites. New World wines don't interest me in the slightest.

Chablis is made from the Chardonnay grape and no other country has come close in my opinion to produce anything resembling a decent Chablis.

There are some outstanding Rieslings out there. World class. But, they are expensive, and you have more than likely never had one. The Rhinehessen ones are the best. But, the Mosel Rieslings can also be great. You will never find one here. Due to the silly wine policies in place. The junk you see here is not indicative of the great Rieslings at all. Most Australian Chardonnay is over oaked and unimpressive. But, as is always the case with Australian wines, there are some exceptionally good ones out there. Although my favorite Aussie wines are still a great McLaren Shiraz, or a Clare Valley Grenache.

The poster is right about Chablis. Nobody is capable of producing a great Chablis, other than the French. In my opinion they still produce the best white wines on the planet. Nothing compares to a great Mersault, Chassagne, Corton, or Le Montrachet. But, the issue is affordability. Most of us do not have $150 to $500 to spend on a bottle of wine. And that is pricing in NY, or LA. Four times that price here. So, for the money, I think Santa Barbara County, Monterey County, the Central Coast, or Sonoma County have the best Chardonnays. But having said that, the French and Spanish wines have a lot more personality.

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I married a Myanmar lady in Yangon (march 2014 ) , it was a complete waste of time . I wasn't allowed in the courtroom ,or building for my own wedding . Then the government wouldn't certify or issue a statement that she was never married before (required in Thailand ) or certify the marriage by the judge . Remarried in Thailand after red tape . Now on the way to Kuala Lumpur to get a Thai non o so she can be a dependent on my retirement visa . Given a hard time at Malaysia for a tourist visa too . Other governments seem to help the Junta that doesn't do anything for their people .

The US embassy refused to let her affirm that she was never married , they are worse than the Junta .

Yes, very, very little has changed in Burma. Mostly window dressing. From what I hear the US agreed to go along with the reform scam, in order to allow the Chinese companies to buy equipment and supplies at more competitive prices, now that the sanctions have been lifted. That is all there is to this so called reform. The generals are still the same billionaire pigs they always were. They are still dealing in heroin, and smuggling rubies to the UK. Do not believe the bullsh**.

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I'm not saying that if she's guilty, she shouldn't be held accountable, but:

"The EC will swiftly complete the three cases, because they are of great interest to the people," Mr. Somchai said. "I believe all of the cases could reach a verdict by August."

So that means a verdict in 2 months or so. Meanwhile cases against PAD and their leaders for taking over Government House and occupying the airport are still sitting on a shelf somewhere gathering dust.

If you're going to apply justice, apply it evenly and equally to all.

Maybe that would be a nice concept in some parallel universe, where all is grand, and just and perfect. But in this world we live in, we take as it comes. In this case, it is glorious that some justice is being applied. It is lovely when laws are applied, especially to people that are essentially above the law, like the Yingbat. Make her accountable. But, the real question is, will the famously weak and cowardly judiciary hand out real, meaningful fines, or sentences? It would be fun to see some of these hooligans serve time.

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Maybe she realised you were too insecure and needy and wants nothing to do with you this time round ?

Funny. It always pays to have the heart of a lion, and the skin of an alligator. Who cares anyway? Does it really make any difference to you? You have a lot going on in your life right? So, this is just a tiny blip on the screen. Not like you have a lot invested in this friendship. Let her be. Who knows what is going on in her life, or her mind or her heart. Why have such expectations of people. Remember, disappointment usually comes from thwarted desires and expectations. Why expect so much. Have you thought of where those expectations come from?

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I always say, do not even consider getting married, unless you have lived together for at least 12 months. Many rush this, and are sorry later. It is always in the interest of a Thai woman to rush things, and move up the agenda. It is always in our interest to slow things down, and let them develop in a more organic fashion. Take your time. Time is your ally. If it is good, it is only going to get better with time. If there are problems, they are going to reveal themselves with time. So use the time in a positive manner, and push back if she creates a sense of urgency. If you have a lot of money, and you have been together long enough to truly know who she is, what the hell? If she is from a poor family, there is an expectation of this kind of assistance. Most women are looking for financial security no matter where they are from. But be prudent.

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The 'your time advice' is always going to be good advice. However, living together before marriage is not always possible - I certainly was not permitted to live with my Girlfriend until we were married, I have a number of friends who also married ladies from respectable backgrounds who's Parents would permit them to live with their boyfriend until they were wed.

Of course, these are relationships between similarly aged, socially-economically-edcuationally compatible couples, who's country differs, but with a fundamentally similar upbringing with regards to ethics, respect and moral values.

I suspect your comments handle a specific and more 'needy' female demographic in which a case additional caution needs be advised...

That said, in any relationship regardless of background, upbringing or origin, taking their time is the best advise anyone will encounter...

What he means OP is , if your girls of a lower class ( a brass you met in a bar ) you must be a mug buying her a house.

There are many examples of a guy meeting a gal from a lower class, who is not a bar girl. Bar girls make up about one half of one percent of the population, at most. So, let us not generalize too much. Many of us are too cautious, and careful to choose a bar girl. Nothing wrong with that per se, just seems like a risky choice to me. Any gal from a family that is less than middle class is going to have big financial needs. Part of the equation. As long as you know that going in, and take your time getting to know her, so be it.

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