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32 minutes ago, moose7117 said:

Who are you to want them to change to suit you.

Some of The Thai people are trying to change a few things at the moment as the protests show.

So many people are negative about this place, " The Government is corrupt", the loss of face thing is stupid, the police are useless and dont do their jobs, The Army is no good and the usual Thais can't drive.

Thais can drive, some of them drive well some terribly but it is the same in every country, I have just returned to Sydney for the first time in 35 years and the traffic here is unbelievable. Bangkok traffic is a lot easier to deal with than the aggression displayed here.

The Government and police have a few problems, but compare them to any other country, i am sure there is no incompetence in the US or Italian or Australian police force or Government Dept.

If you are stopped by the police in Thailand at least you won't have guns drawn on you and be in fear for your life.

Watch video of how the Thai police handle people who are out of control, they certainly don't just shoot or taser them like some other police forces.

 

Something Positive would be nice occasionally.

 

I post alot about the high quality of life here, my love of most Thai people, and many other topics, which you obviously do not read. Here is an example of one. 

This is an entirely subjective topic, of course. But some of us live very good lives here. Some of us have been fortunate enough to find an outstanding woman, who is delightful to be around, on a daily basis, always has our back, and is fun, smart, and lovely. For me, that likelihood of finding that back in the US, would be very low. So, that is a big factor for me. The second factor is just the quality of life. Sure, I miss alot of the culture back home. The theatre, independent film (which I can download here with no issues at all, and a super fast 550mbps fiber optic connection, at under 800 baht per month!), stand up comedy, live jazz, etc. But I have a lovely home that I rent, for about 10% of what I would pay in California, I live very well on an income which is not huge, have access to great health care, at a tiny fraction of what it costs in the US, and do not have to put up with alot of the aggravation that I had to when I lived back there. I would not want to move back there, unless I was either being paid a million dollars a year, or the situation was dire.

The whole planet is being affected by a greatly expanding population, inflation, environmental issues, politics, and congestion. So, we are going to experience some of that no matter where we are. All I know, is that every day I wake up, I am very glad to be here, very glad to be with the woman I am with, and thankful for my life. Would I feel the same way in the US? I seriously doubt it. Most of my friends back in the US, say they would trade positions with me, in a heartbeat, if they could. I believe them. And I feel for them. The quality of life where I came from is a pale shadow of what it used to be. No thanks.

There is one more consideration. No matter where we go, we still have to contend with ourselves, our attitude, our issues and our minds. So, some will always be seeking greener pastures. Nothing wrong with that. But, it does not insure fulfillment.

Total delusion. Invest alot of money in a collapsing condo market. Smart. 

Thailand needs courageous leadership. They don't have it. The army are major cowards. ANY person from ANY nation should be welcome starting tomorrow, if they are willing to subject themselves to a 14 day quarantine and pay excessive fees for that two week sentence. There is no downside or risk, and only upside for the nation. No groveling from a local consulate should be required. That is utter nonsense. A covid free letter and a booking at an approved hotel. Done. 

And for those investing big money here, free long term visas. Free elite membership. Home Immigration visits for visas and renewal. Tax holidays. If you want wealthy expats make some sacrifices. Lower the luxury taxes. Do something. Do anything. Just don't continue doing nothing. Timidity is so unappealing.

12 minutes ago, CorpusChristie said:

OK, so you think that its perfectly acceptable for people to voice their opinion at funerals .

So, you would have had no objections had Trump voiced his opinion at the funeral and told everyone there why they should vote for him at the top of his voice ?

Sorry. You can't stifle public will forever. Not the majority. You will see that demonstrated in November. 

23 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

Rather distasteful thing to say. Just because you don't find him attractive doesn't mean some women do.

Distasteful? Why, because he is the president? Look at him! It required a total renegotiation of their deal, for her to even hold his hand occasionally, in public. Have you seen her body language towards him? 

18 minutes ago, Tippaporn said:

New York Post - More than 700 officers injured in George Floyd protests across US

 

That was as of June 8th, 2020.  The nationwide riots had just begun in earnest.

 

Law Officer site stated it best:  Race is such a topic of conversation that people have forgotten the most important missing element. The factor that is conspicuously absent, whether it is police abuse, racism, rioting etc., is HUMANITY. Where has it gone?

Good question. And the real question is, has this current president lowered the bar, with his division, constant hatred, juvenile taunts and extreme lack of dignity, grace, compassion and kindness? Humanity and Trump do not co-exist within the same sentence. 

30 minutes ago, Damual Travesty said:

At the showing of a casket? Buddy, the moral compass. We all have one. Just saying.  As for Trump rarely going out into public. He is the most open to the Public President in decades and "Come on man" even before Covid Joe Biden could not beg people to show up at his events. We both know that.

 

I do not ask you to respect the President of the United States but respect the fact that there is a time and a place for staged protests. In front of a casket is not one of them. Be respectful have common decency - common decency.

 

And can you and your Democrat friends just calm down and let the President do the ROUTINE? Which is to fill a vacancy on the Court? And because the Senate is likewise controlled by his Party they have the pick to confirm.  Enough already. This is nothing new in our system its been going on for 250 years. Can you and your friends stop threatening to pack the court, do away with the electoral college, lower the age to vote, etc etc etc all as means to obtain permanent power?! Doing away with our foundations will not help our Country.

No. We won't. If the GOP felt that with 9 months to go for the election, the nation should wait for the election, what has changed since then? With five weeks to go? Break that one down, if you can.

And if the GOP insists on defying the wish of the majority of Americans, we will pack the court. I suggest five more justices once Biden takes Trump to the cleaners in November. Fair is fair. 

Remember what Graham said. A man should be held to his word. A real man, anyway. 

And in terms of what you refer to as common decency, why does that apply to people jeering Trump, but not to Trump himself? Break that one down, please. The great RBG would get a kick out of people showing Trump what they think of him. 

12 minutes ago, owl sees all said:

I hear that it is a sex-free relationship between Melania and The Don. So there is always a chance.

Who on earth thinks she is actually "getting with" that guy? There is no way they are sexually active, together. I am sure that is part of the deal she worked out with him. 

7 minutes ago, Damual Travesty said:

How many police officers have been murdered in the last 6 months? Do you know? How many maimed for life? How many minority owned businesses burned to the ground? How much property damage done? Go look up these statistics and come back and tell me about the .01 percent.

About on par with previous events. Six or seven officers killed, and a few hundred injured. Not alot. The police in the US have been largely behaving in an abusive fashion for decades now, and it is much worse in the past 20 years, since the massive militarization of the cops. Some pushback had to be expected. Not advocating it. Just observing. 

2 minutes ago, CorpusChristie said:

Every POTUS has those that either support him or those that oppose him, every time a Politician shows' his face in public, he would get people booing him, very immature of the booers 

An utterly ridiculous, juvenile, inane, and poorly thought out reply. People have been showing their disapproval of leaders in public for millennium. And you disapprove. Hail Ceasar!

3 minutes ago, Damual Travesty said:

I think he was referring to people who show up shouting at a funeral. You don't agree? And people who burn buildings and kill police officers not vile?

What is absolutely vile, is equating peaceful protestors, with people who burn buildings and kill policemen. Tar the 99.9%, with the 00.01%. Real smart. Real objective. That is despicable, and deplorable nonsense. Nothing wrong with some jeering at a funeral.

He deserves it, and RBG would be having a chuckle, watching democracy at work. Only the closest and most ardent devotees feel otherwise. 

2 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

And all this affects YOU how exactly?

It affects every Thai, and every ex-pat. It lowers the quality of life for everyone here. It is regressive, and prevents the nation from moving forward. Competency is a beautiful thing to witness. When is the last time you have seen that from this administration. I do admit they did well with their response to Covid. Other than that?

15 hours ago, moose7117 said:

look at your own posts mister.

Your every post is critical about the country you choose to live in.

Maybe the Thai people like the way their country is.

and maybe they act and behave in a matter that suits their culture.

Maybe the idea of a Thai saving face is their right, it is Thailand after all.

 

WHO are you to criticise them when it is their country.

Quite lame. Nearly every time I see someone complaining, or observing a shortfall about the policies here, or the culture, some guy who has not taken the time to think things through, nor to devote any time, study, or focus on the issue at hand, says something like "Perhaps Thailand is not for you", or "maybe you should leave", or "it's not fair", or the top prize, "if you do not like it here, go back to your own country". 

Why? Because I have some issues with the place, I am not entitled to complain, or voice my opinions? Half of the posts on this forum are complaints. What is wrong with that? Don't we need someplace to vent? Why the sensitivity? Why such thin skin? Though absolute contentment must be a beautiful thing to be blessed with, it is not something most of us enjoy. The fact that I complain does not mean I do not love Thailand, my lifestyle, and most of the Thai people. I have a good life here. But, I do have some issues with the place, as most do, and I do not like the government, and there are some things I would like to see improved. Do you not see any room for improvement? I should leave because I complain? 

5 minutes ago, CGW said:

Folks assume that Interpol is some sort of super duper international law agency with all sorts of powers! truth be known they have no powers of arrest so all they do is coordinate! Sure they will have a lot of success coordinating law enforcement in Thailand to arrest the "Perp" 

His personal motto may as well be - I, Prayuth, promise to move Thailand backwards at a breath taking and alarming pace, and never, ever do anything to benefit the Thai people. I will continue to do everything I can to protect the elite, the super wealthy, the connected, and those in office, either in the police, my administration, or the army. The little man simply does not exist, in my consciousness, and it is all about the super rich, and the army.