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Over development of the town centres. Concreting over what were flood plains without adequate drainage. Many years ago, Buriram used to flood badly. Their political kingpin and his wife, head of Tessaban, secured funding for all underground drainage pipes in affected area to be dug up and replaced with much larger ones. They also dredged the reservoir to increase capacity. Problem solved. As for the villages, time and again they have been advised to turn part of their rice paddy over to water storage. Grants issued to dig. Most decided against it as they'd lose the 3 bags of rice that 1 rai would produce. The chances are many will now lose the whole crop.

In your eyes because you are not transgender, I assume. To those who are transgender, those working in healthcare, psychiatry, psychology, child healthcare and the many others in self help groups, it has been a "subject" for decades.

You are trying to perceive transgenderism as a life choice. It isn't. Of course there are going to be those that offer services promoting their business. That's how business works. However, they are targeting those who are transgender. They are not saying " hey, ever thought of becoming transgender. Come along and we'll make you become just that". That's not how it works. People do not become transgender by choice.

That is NOT promoting transgenderism. It's promoting a medical practice that can offer surgery to those who are transgender. There is a huge difference. I support a cancer charity. They promote themselves. Doesn't mean I'm going to go out of my way to get cancer just so I can use their services.

Candidates, PMs, Presidents....etc. Doesn't mean the rest of the population have to accuse people or be accused of being " leftie" or "right wing" because of their views on transgenderism. It's not like we are talking about immigration, the economy or taxes.

I agree and it's a shame. By posting facts and knowledge I have gained through study, research and work experience, I have been branded a " trans promoter". Whatever that is.

By portraying the situation as political, you are both making this whole thread a farce. Sure, the OP is about politics but, the subject of transgenderism is not and should never become political. I, myself, being a perfect example. On other threads I have been accused of being right wing because of my views. Here I am sharing information and facts from the medical world and being accused of being a leftie My posts on here have nothing to do with politics or personal beliefs and all to do with facts regarding the mental and physical aspects of transgenderism.

I'm not a trans promoter. I cannot be a trans promoter as transgenderism cannot be promoted. It is not a life choice. People don't wake up one morning and think "I've seen a lot about transgenderism in the media lately. I think I'll become trans gender". That is not what is happening. Your copying and pasting of my answers is either a failed attempt at humour or confirmation of your lack of any real knowledge of the subject of transgenderrism. I have explained how the situation is viewed from the medical and scientific evidence. You have not.

It would appear I have a better grasp of the facts regarding Transgenderism than you do.

How do you know? It wasn't that long ago only a few people suffered from dementia. Or so it seemed. The fact is, many people were suffering but due to the limits of medical science at the time, many went undiagnosed. It's really that simple. Transgenderism cannot be promoted. It us not a life choice.

Not opinions. Knowlwdge and information gained from training in advancements in medical science, years of working in care and support of transgender people,study, experience of dealing with mental health, illness and condition.

Transgenderism is not a mental illness. As I pointed out in a previous post, there is a clear difference between mental health, mental illness and a mental condition. Mental health can be treated and sufferers can often recover fully and lead normal lives. Mental illnesses can be treated and managed but recovery is not always possible. Alzheimers and other forms of dementia being two example. Transgenderism is a condition. It's a condition that sufferers are born with. It is generally agreed by medical experts that it results from a mutation of the genotype for the CYP17 gene. The difference between this and mental health and illness is that it cannot be treated with drugs aimed at the brain and mental disorders, even though it is the brain recognising the difference. That's because it's not an issue with how the brain is working but more what the brain is seeing in the physical sense. Many people first sense the differences in their bodies as early a 6 years old. They can receive treatment for the mental health issues caused by this condition, not the condition itself, such as feeling isolated, not being able to talk to anyone about their feelings or not knowing any others that feel the same. Confusion. Those who decide to transition are not trying to become the opposite sex. They just want to look and be viewed how they feel. It's still a lonely existence as difficulties in forming relationships creates barriers in romance. Also, those who don't understand the condition still mock and make life a misery for them. It's great that in Thailand the condition is generally accepted for what it is. A condition that affects a small minority of people. It's not a life choice. The only defining treatment is physical. Hormone treatment and surgery. Hormones can be used at young ages. I actually know of a male to female that started horemone therapy in grade 8. She has since had full transitioning surgery and is living a happy life. In her case she is also in a happy relationship with her male partner. The debate about how early in life surgery should take place will rage on for a long time. However, terms like "chopping off" and " mutilation" are crass and wide of the mark.

Funny.

On forums like this, people seem to have lost the art of reading between the lines. This skill is required as, because forums are non vocal, one has to use other ways to ascertain tone of voice. The poster to whom I replied had been using derogatory language towards posters disagreeing with him for some time. Thus, tone of voice ascertained and comment taken for what it was. Maybe insult was the incorrect word as I didn't feel insulted but felt sympathy towards the person needing to resort to such comments.

There is a difference between mental illness, mental health and a mental condition. That seems to be the issue. Posters are confusing the 3.

The Yom joins the Nan in Nakhon Sawan. The Nan is a tributary of Chao Praya.

So, you can read minds and see into the future. That's quite impressive. Well done.

I am doing no such thing. Stop the trash talking. You don't agree with my view that someone must be innocent until proven guilty. That's fine. No need for the derogatory language.

To tell someone to "shut up" is an insult. It's not the first time his language has been derogatory either.

I don't recall ever suggesting he refuted her claim. Let me know where you saw that.

Insults now. How obtuse.

That's funny. You ask me to show the accuser and accused said different things about the incident, I don't recall lumping them all together, but then accuse me of something I haven't done as apposed to accepting the obvious. As for back peddaling, look at all my posts. I have been constant in my views.

If the accuser said the same as the accused regarding the incident in question, we wouldn't be having this conversation. Think about it.

I am not deflecting. If you read the conversation between myself and another poster, you will see I was seeking clarification that the accused threatened rape. It appears, despite that poster originally saying he did, he didn't. It is my understanding indecent exposure is indeed a criminal offence. I don't recall ever doubting that. What is currently in doubt, as can be confirmed by lack of charge, arrest or conviction, is the part played by the accuser. The accused says one thing, the accuser says another. I'm quite sure the truth will come out in the end. If the accused is found guilty, he needs to be punished according to the law. Until that point, according to the same law, he is innocent until proven guilty. As has been my stance all along. I'm not condoning any of the offences he has been accused of, neither am I defending a sex offender. I'm waiting to see the evidence and what law enforcement do, based on that evidence. Just as happens with similar situations all the time, out of the glare of the media as those involved are not famous.

Allegedly.