Andre0720

The OP account (to me) is fanciful. So you admit that it is merely an opinion. Fanciful not something very factual now is it. While I am trying to explain to you that when people age, their perception of events get more emotional. As it is a fact for me, I just thought that some other people would agree with this statement, which is also a fact for the poster. Fanciful is quite degrading as a way to describe perceptions of aging people...

Seems to me that you might be in a younger age group, which might explains why you are unable to understand the feelings of older people. You are definitely wrong on this. Just wait some years, then you might be able to understand...

And I also do not understand your post. this is the information that the poster provides: "I am 81 years old and wheelchair assisted, so when I was wheeled into immigration for wheelchair assisted people, I could see that what was Coming and to my horror a young female immigration officer and straight away new that things would not be easy . " Nothing in there about a special treatment, nothing about a priority lane. The poster describes the situation as a source of anguish. Which is my point. At his age, people should be aware of how simple matters might be perceived. and act accordingly, with added courtesy. I thought that just about everybody would understand that. Not you, so it would appear...

I am with you on this man... Seems to me that members are too quick to find fault in your take on how you were treated (processed). As we age, same event are perceived differently. The problem being that the younger people, an IO are in that category, are unaware of that, and think nothing in the way they deal with older people. But older people, and I am slowly becoming one of those, are done with these small things that are just annoying. I think that at your age, you have earned the right to be treated with additional courtesy, be it at Immigration, or anywhere else. Immigration should have welcomed you once again, and wished you a nice stay. Regards...

Noise, knives, baseball bats, violence, all of that intertwined with noise of fake respect, the 'Ka', 'Khap', totally useless and meaningless words, which country would that be happening in? Competition on who can ride the most noisy motorbike, which country would that be in? And the list goes on... And then the surprise that anyone would object to that..... And I now find that 'Sawasdee' just by itself, at least sounds so much nicer to the ears. 'Dee'.

'Saving face' is one of the three governing principles in Thailand. So generate money and taking care are the 2 others. The principles are the pillars of the culture here, and accepted by most if not all. The 'saving face' one is supported and requires that lies be accepted for that purpose. Brake failure is one of these lies, at least in the understanding of foreigners. Thais might just go silent at worst when presented with a 'saving face' lie.

Too many comments trying to explain this tragic act, by focusing on the job, the stress, the absence of some kind of alternate work, and so on. How about describing the situation as it is. The culture here allows for a response to menial problems that includes the use of knives and guns.

When I am headed to the airport, I bring a mixture of nuts, and a small bag of cereals. I thought that everybody knew that the airport is not a place to dine. I even bring a small bottle of water, that can be useful, well yes, up to the point when someone will confiscate it. People in uniform are al looking for small bottles of water in there. But they allow me to keep my snacks. 😊

In a culture where it is not unusual to hear about men abusing their women, some exceptionally bad case is bound to surface and make the news.....

Told you this stuff damages the brain...😊

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All of what he is planning to do in Thailand (well, what he is willing to admit), he could already do at home....

Convicted felon or not, Trump is the only candidate so far that can help the US. And from what I know, having done Income Tax Returns in my country for so many years, just about everybody will cheat if they are able to do so. And many many people are able to do so. So there is only a distinction of magnitude regarding offenses. Trump, a lucky one, was able to cheat more than the average person who could cheat only a little bit. And got caught because of the attention that he got, that the average person does not get. Perhaps you are still a virgin, and have yet to have an opportunity to cheat. Perhaps. But target all the cheaters if it is your intention to target cheaters. And then explain how you are not part of the general population who would cheat a tad bit, just to add to your savings. Because not too many virgins out there who would want to pay a little bit more rather than a little bit less. A conviction of Trump, only gives a qualifier to the cheat.... As most cheats go unnoticed, and non-convicted. Get over it. No one better than Trump now for the US.

I would think that all income is subject to assessment. But might not result owed tax from that income. You write 'funds', did you mean 'income'?

I wonder about that. I used to work for the Revenue Department in my country. Then Income tax was my hobby for many years. (Does not make me an expert here in Thai taxation). But I would understand the terms 'declarable' as income, for income tax 'assessment' by the local Tax Office, with a view to determine if income tax money is owed to the country. If I remember correctly, the unit I initially worked in was referred to as 'Initial assessment'. To determine how much they could easily grab. Because our dear governments always keep the option of 'secondary assessment'. I suppose that such terms get their own meaning according to rule of law of each country.

Just wondering from which uncivilized country this foreigner came from to visit this, this, well, this country....☺️

Does not appear to be anything that could explain this crash. Well, of course, many accidents here are the result of drivers on the phone, and hardly looking at the road. Could be. The culture here accepts so many driving habits that contravene to driving laws and regulations. Phone, oh yes, the phone, cannot address that. No one would want to see a crackdown on using the phone while driving. Everyone knows that the phone is a must, anywhere, and whatever distraction and casualties it could cause is acceptable. Then 'speed', oh yes, speed. Well, was in a hurry. That explains it and makes it acceptable. Then overcoming other vehicles. Well, was going too slow for me. That explains it. And makes it acceptable. Nobody complains about anything that is happening on the roads. No one would listen.

Chiropractors suggest that the main cause of back pains is 'stress'. Given that the health of the spine is not compromised. And I found that the worst chairs are those that have a curved backrest.... Failure to find a good chiropractor here can lead to an alternative, an orthopedists, as there are some here.... Stress, well, difficult to identify, to diagnose, and no pills to get rid of it. Typically a change of environment would help....

Well appeared to me that your intent was to ask an insulting question.... Then you complain about it bouncing back to you. And appeared to me that you dodged at an opportunity to describe how you think your question was not silly. And it was not an insult at you. it was about the question that you asked...

Do you always ask silly questions when you do not understand a given issue?

The Buddhists are probably at it again.... Or was it one follower of Jainism... Religion of peace claim that they are still a religion of peace. So there...

Oh yes, there are invisible lines, beware to all, and invisible people watching, beware for those who exit this world. The limits that I follow is on my speedometer. Very useful as well...

I often say: "When it happens in general, I have a tendency to generalize." But hey, should be some limits now wouldn't you say...

How difficult it was to get any kind of substance from you.... But thanks anyway