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That's funny. A definition of ill feeling and hatred towards an entire faith has now changed to only include those of that faith in a specific country. I'm sure Non Isreali Jews around the world will be pleased discrimination, hatred and violence against them no longer counts as anti semitism.

Living in the UK has enabled my wife to become more educated, more financially independent, own more property and be able to travel more often. She will be embarking on her first visit to Thailand, 20 days, in four years in a couple of weeks.

Don't overstay. Simple.

That's interesting. Interesting as I'm currently in UK. To be honest, most people just go about their business. It's social media that makes it look like you think. As for your comment "native white people". Well. That really does show you are living in the dark ages. As for colonization....French, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese...... I think you are suffering from selective reading.

That's an interesting comment. Would you care to elaborate?

The term "anti semitism" was first used around 1870/80. Long before the creation of the state of Isreal.

You said anti semitism, by definition, is the way Israel is treated. That's clearly wrong so your knowledge of Jews and where they live appeared lacking.

Really? Isreal is where all Jews live?

You appear to be blind to the Pro Palistinians' ideals. Also, linking me to Braverman is inane. I'm neither condemning nor condoning the protest marches. I'm explaining what they are about. If the protests pass peacefully, no problem. If they kick off and become violent, problem.

Pro Palestinian marches are not protesting the killings. They are protesting the existence of Isreal. Listen to their chants. They literally do speak volumes.

That's all very well. However, was it not Hamas, in this case, that started the bombing?

Stop watching the news. It's not a fair reflection of the UK. News stories are usually grim, headline grabbers. Reporters tend not to report the good stories. Isaan is my home in Thailand. If I was to believe the Isaan News section on this site, as an example, was a true reflection of the place, I would never return. I don't believe that so I will return.

It's down too the style of teaching in Thai schools. The students are rarely encouraged to speak in class. I taught in Thai schools for many years. Each time I started at a new school I attempted to teach outside of the curriculum and with out text book. My arguement being, if the students have a book they will read but not listen or speak. Most of the time the directors agreed with me and gave me a free reign. Those that were eagar to learn loved it. I had some telling me they were grateful to " get the vocabulary and grammar in their brains to come out of their mouth". Their improvements let to many requests from them and their parents for me to teach extra classes after school. To the OP....if the young lady in question really is keen, try to find a good Native English speaker to teach one on one or, if she has equally eagar friends, get a group together. Insist on no text books. Ultimately, if possible, send her to an English speaking country on a student exchange. 6 moths there will do her more good that 10 years of classroom study.

How do you know guys you've met, that don't yap, are not gay? I think is the usual rule of life. A minority have to let people know about how they lead a different life, spoiling it for others who are happy to live life their way but not shout from the rooftops, or an open top bus in the case of a PRIDE day I recently witnessed in UK.

More impressive is she's even met all the women in Thailand. She must be out a lot. If I lived with him, I would be out as much as possible.

In that case your Thai grammar is back to front. Thai language is noun then adjective.

Farangs are white. It's a word meaning white foreigners. Could even go as far to say White Europeans as the word likely dates back to the Crusades. Adding "Dam/Dum" changes the meaning to "Black Farang".

Actually, it's far more likely the word "Farang" comes from the Persian word "Farangi". The name given to the Francs during their crusades. The first recorded Farang in Thailand were the Portuguese. To say the word "Farang" comes from "Francais" would be a quite few hundred years out of date.

No. If you don't understand the difference, there's no point in me trying to explain. Continue in you under the bridge life.

No. Not like soccer fans at all. Totally different.

Without knowing the OP and his partner, I would be slightly concrerned about the extroverted personality. I have no qualms or disdain for anyone in the LGBTQ community. I have friends and family that are LGBTQ. What I don't agree with, I know many others who agree with me including those with in the LGBTQ community, is the promotion of the community from those within it. PRIDE marches, wearing rainbow hats or t-shirts, flying the PRIDE flag. Calling for, not equal rights but, more rights. If the OP wants to tell everyone he is gay, how proud he is to be gay, how he has gay rights, etc, he may have problems. If he keeps his private life to himself, as most of us do as we never see "Proud to be straight" or "Proud to be married to a woman" marches, I'm sure he'll be fine. The creation of sub communities is what's causing the animosity, in my opinion. If we all accepted we were different, accepted others were different but lived together without expressing ourselves as different, the world would be a happier place.

That old chestnut again. Firstly, there is not a language called "Isaan". That is the name of the region. There are many dialects in Isaan. Isaan Laos is most widely spoken. Khmer comes in second followed by lesser spoken dialects such as Gui and Thai Korat. Secondly, in the towns and away from the villages, Thai is widely spoken and is often used as the language of choice. What needs to be understood is... In provinces where there are multiple dialects (Buriram, Surin, Sissaket and Korat being examples) some locals will not be able to understand another's dialect. Whilst Khmer, Gui and Thai Korat speakers will generally understand Isaan Laos, due to it's similarity to Thai, Laos speakers will not be able to understand Khmer, Gui or Thai Korat. Thus, Thai is used as the median as many people prefer not to switch dialects.

Mirror mirror on the wall.....?

Yes, that is what I was taught My response was mainly due to the king bring incorrect. I'm sure Henry VIII would have beheaded more if he'd had too. 🤣🤣🤣

So, me and most of the Thai population are wrong, just to please you. OK. If it makes you happy.