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"Isaan" is not a language. It's a region. There are many dialects in Isaan.

That's a perfect example of why Wikipedia should not be taken seriously in some cases. Whoever wrote that page seems to think Surin is the only Thai province Northern Khmer is spoken in.

Exactly. No coercion involved. It's a choice and the rules are as clear as day. I believe the payment is to use the services. Not for perverts. A very small minority have been found to have broken the law. They've been subsequently sacked and dome charged with offences. There are undesirables everywhere. Were Harrods shoppers paying for a pervert? Are all those living in Thailand with kids at school paying for perverts? Is anyone putting money on a collection plate in a Catholic church paying for perverts? The millions that give alms and attend temples, are they paying for perverts? No, they are not. They are paying for something they want, belive in or want to support. Sadly, a small minority tarnish such things.

I said, "let me start" The other exaggerations involved that particular posters usual political rubbish and assumptions. The public being "coerced" into supporting the BBC when it is in fact a choice. Then again, you suggested the British public "have to pay for these perverts". Wrong. "Tip of the iceberg" was mentioned, although no proof provided.

What they are called does not make them something they are not. The whole political system us didderent for a city. Wikipedia can be written and amended by anyone. Not a trustworthy source.

Allow me to start with the comparison to how many burgers McDonalds churn out.

And that's why you got it wrong. 555

On the contrary, it seems not.

If in a public place, in view of others, it is. The OP was caught doing something so, if he was masturbating, it would appear it wasn't in privacy

If you didn't exaggerate so much, others might take your posts more seriously.

"We". Maybe you do. I live in a town. I've never heard anyone refer to it as a city.

Not lost the plot at all. If you don't understand fundamental Thai language, it's not my fault.

You're a Guardian reader. Did you miss the article on the same issue in your chosen rag?

There is only on city in Thailand. That is Bangkok. In Thai language, city is "Mahanakorn". There is nowhere with that suffix in Buriram, Surin or Sissaket. I have lived in Buriram for over 24 years. I also regularly visit Surin. I speak Thai and I understand Khmer language to a point and can assure you in the town centres I mostly hear Thai. As one moves away from the town, heading north the dialect changes mainly to Isaan Laos. Heading south there is a mix of Isaan Laos and Khmer. In some villages around Satuk and Chom Phra area you'll hear Gui, as that this where the Elephant herders are from. There are a few other areas where there are Gui speakers, Srikoraphum being one, but not so many. The reason Thai is more prevalent in the town centres is those that speak Isaan Laos cannot understand Khmer. The same cannot be said the other way round. Hence, if there is a group of people who speak various dialects, Thai language is the means of communication. This does not happen in the villages as they are generally single dialect, plus Thai language, places. I don't recall saying dialects are not spoken in the town centres. I said they are "mostly" spoken in the areas outside town.

Unlikely. For one point, there are no cities in the provinces you mention. Secondly, Khmer is mostly spoken, day to day as the OP requested, in the areas outside of town.

Gui, to be perfectly correct. The language of the elephant herders.The lesser spoken of the Isaan dialects. The number of speakers less than those that speak Khmer.

So, not mandatory. Only under certain conditions

"Mandatory"? It certainly isn't "mandatory". It's a choice.

In what way has the British public been extorted of money?

All through Buriram, Surin and Sissaket you'll find Khmer speaking villages. Southern areas of those provinces will have more Khmer villages but also Issan Laos, Thai Korat and Gui. Sadly, these languages, possibly with the exception of Issan Laos, are dying languages. My wife speaks Khmer to her family but our daughter, although fully understanding Khmer, chooses to speak Thai.

I've never seen an advertisement for a teaching job for a foreign teacher written in Thai.

That old chestnut again.

You seem confused. I said it's often laziness, not always. You, after having said it's directly because of advertising, agreed. Now you seem to think it's totally down to laziness but want me to tell the marketers. You best go and have a lay down.

Surely not. You've already said it's a direct result if advertising. I know you like to contradict others but, contradicting yourself is a new one and a funny one.

I don't recall saying they weren't.