Andre0720

Ok. thanks for that clarification. Because now it all makes so much more sense....

You are certainly not asking this question about Thailand, now are you?

A clear case of the need for a 9-1-1 call....

The research found that the most significant forms of violence in Thai society include suicide, domestic violence, violence against children, women, and elders, violence from criminal acts, violence involving firearms, violence committed by juveniles, and violence related to terrorism. The causes of violence in Thai society include issues related to broken families, the portrayal of violence by the media, the prevalence of alcohol, drugs, and firearms, economic problems, and the acceptance of the use of violence as a norm. https://so04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/swjournal/article/view/261949 I see a lot more violence here than in my home country. A Christian one. But certainly, Buddhist countries do not commit crimes in the name of a religion. Buddhism not being a religion. No hero to defend here, so no crimes done in the name of the beliefs here. And not inclined to invade other countries to impose a belief system, as it was before for Christianity, and as it is NOW for Islam. There was belligerence between Thais and Cambodia, settled in Siem Reap. But never seen so many violence towards GF's, against students from other schools... And some warnings not to even give a bad look at a Thai man. The culture of Wai, that makes children less than the adults, might very well explain a child mind in an adult man. If something happens, there is a reason. Might be this one...

Oh, search for meaning... I once tried that.....

Just wondering if Buddhism and all the fake polite words that are used ad nauseam, could be part of a solution, or more so part of the problem in this culture...

If so, if. These would be casualties from the actions of Hamas. And this information is not directed to Hamas, simply because Hamas really does not care at all about casualties resulting from their doings... "Hate" governs so many of the actions in that part of the world. And hate does not have room for other emotions... The only way to resolve this conflict, is by the elimination of "hate". Starting by Hamas, then undoing all the brainwashing that has tainted the culture in that part of the world, starting by modifying what is taught to children..

I would think that the best way to clear your mind, is to get a word that will force your mind to focus on something trivial. Like the word 'color', get your mind to see some colors. Similar to a 'mantra, a word that is meant to clear your mind. Just repeat it over and over again. Any word can become your mantra. When you have one, you cherish it, and you use it at night to focus on nothing, with is the vector to a nice sleep. Temna, Azzor, any word that will trigger the spell checker. Create one, and use it, you will not find a better friend.... Regards

Ironically, the lack of police real enforcement of the laws gives drivers here a sense of immunity while driving on these roads. And again and again we have to get this pinch in the heart upon seeing the results. I have been told by a policeman not to walk on the side of the road to get to a store, or as to exercise. Too dangerous. But the culture is like that here. Certainly too lax, but from what I see on the roads in the US, might be too stringent there. Which one do we prefer? And more so, how is it that a society cannot get it right, just in the middle, so that more people can make it home or not be harassed on the roads by uniformed people. Oh well, dreaming again...

Apologies if I overreacted to your comments. Just did not appear based on facts to me. But hey, I remember your name NanLaew, (long time already), and I do not remember thinking anything bad about your numerous posts. And perhaps, not shielded by anonymity, we could get along fine. Regards

Not so. First no label here. If it were the case, I would not have welcomed some immigrants of this skin color in my house, from different African countries. As I wrote, we are trying, I am trying. But only to realize how they disregard rules, and our culture. So when I saw the video of this guy, I could relate to the bemusement of the officers. And referring to your comment about "the exact same thing about the white guy", I can just comment that I also welcomed many 'white guys' as you call them, but to never see such bad behavior from any of them. But it must be stated that dealing with first generation newcomers is where the problem is at its peak... But so often, when facts are offered on this site, many members here just try to criticize. If you have facts, like having welcomed a great number of Africans in your house, only to find them of a higher culture than yours, please explain and describe for the benefit of the users here...

I see you're still not over yourself. Your goal is only meant to criticize, and bring nothing to any forum. And you can see how easy it is. Nobody knows what it means, but you still click and send

Well, perhaps you should have stopped after this: "Why? The guy was a total pillock who eventually backed down and was arrested." And saved your proselytising for when you get back to where you come from... 😊

This guy is so stupid, it actually looks funny. And then we the obvious is stated, a given individual, of a given skin color, and of a given race, the word racist just pops up. We are trying, trying... How many times have I said to individuals of such characteristics back home, newly immigrants, that their behavior will affect the perception that the host country has towards all the others visitors of the same background. They simply do not care, or are unaware that their behavior is unacceptable, or simply because they cannot change anything, it is deep rooted in their culture....

You might very well be wrong. A minimal amount of poison, is still poison, and more and more lethal as we age. Just the way it is. I never used sugar in any of my cooking before I got here. And was just stunned when I found out about it. No more Thai food, and no more signs of arthritic symptoms. And I have been testing the effect of sugar on my body since then. Fruit is fine. Refined sugar is a trigger for some pains in the joints. I feel better now that I went back to my regular cooking habits. And my friend who joined me here with his GF, said the same thing. And I remember him saying; "I thought I was eating healthy here".

By asking a cook to leave out the sugar, it will only get you a meal without refined sugar from the bowl that they all keep aside. But then the customer will get the sugar that comes from that bowl of refined sugar, and that was previously added to the sauce prepared for meals. If then if the meal does not require such a sauce, there are so many bottles of sauces that they all use, and that comes from Minimart Super Cheap, and that typically contain some 20% of added refined sugar. If a cook says that there is no sugar in the meal, is that they do not know the content of the sauces that they use. Just about nobody reads what is in a bottle of sauce. And certainly not a Thai cooker... (I do not even use the word 'Thai cook').

You eat poison, and then complain about the results. Perhaps stop eating sweets, and this would also include no more Thai food, as it is just about all laced with refined sugar. How harmful is refined sugar? A diet high in refined sugar is associated with numerous health issues. For example, multiple studies have linked consuming added sugar to a higher risk of obesity, diabetes, and unhealthy blood triglyceride levels. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/refined-sugar Refined sugar intake is linked to conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Yet, it’s found in a variety of foods, making it particularly challenging to avoid. This is why I have stopped eating Thai food. No more.

I presume that you mean Thailand, when you refer to 'this uncivilized country". So then you wonder why I have something to do with Thailand. If this is correct, well the answer is that I have traveled quite extensively, and I ended up visiting Thailand. As I used to study Buddhism, I thought this would be after all the best country for me, given that I thought then that since there is no snow here, and that I thought the food was good, and after meeting a girl that I started living with, that of all the places that I have visited, Thailand had a lot more to offer. Then I realized that the food was a danger to the health, all the refined sugar, that I never knew was lacing all the food here, after using bad cheap oil to a temperature leading to oil toxicity. And I thought ok, I will just start cooking al my food, as I never use refined sugar. Then I realized that the Thais identify with Buddhism, but that in reality, there was nothing in the culture that came even close to the precepts of Buddhism as taught in the books that I read. And then when I was riding my motorcycle with my GF, she regularly told me not to look at male rides, that it was too dangerous. She was right, two times that I looked at another Thai driver after a near miss of collision, they turned around and wanted to fight because of that. So ok, I taught that Thailand still has a lot to offer, so i simply followed the advice of my GF. Better since then. And then I realized that all their signs of politeness were actually fake. Just words of politeness, but actions of belligerence after a look that they do not like... And that people in uniforms used the most words of politeness, before and after trying to obtain corruption money. Some strange politeness. And do not get me wrong, I did obtain a service in exchange for a brown enveloped. Found it great. Got justice in this service, no need to pay a lawyer and going to see a judge. Was cheaper, hehe. So my apologies, I just wrote too much, trying to answer your question.... Ok, another lesson learned.

Well thanks for pointing out that the civilized countries are now tainted by the culture of newly arrived immigrants, from uncivilized countries other than Thailand. Thanks again

Well how about: if he was in a civilized country that is not based on fake words and gestures of politeness, the youths certainly wouldn't have beat him up to this extent.

Can you show the contradiction, I would appreciate. I am saying that they do work together, in co-operation, AND I add that some IO's will have some different rules.

You should reword your post, to read: "Agents were completely unnecessary FOR ME. But sometimes, they are a sine qua non. Now that would make it correct....

They are not owned by IO's, they co-operate, under rules that differ (simplified and reduced) from a do-it-yourself approach.

Highly depends on which Immigration office you are dealing with. Some will do their best to keep you using an Agent, to keep their money flow going.

And again your focus is on the individual, rather than politics and outcomes. We all know now that US politics lately has become a choice of the lesser of 2 evils. Now let's go back to politics, and we can see that recent polls show Biden as the worst president of the US. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/dec/6/joe-biden-brings-rear-poll-best-worst-u-presidents/ And now if we can focus on outcomes rather than the personality of Trump, we can see what type of leader he is. Biden would never do such a thing. Did not even take a look the borders. Trump will. And now the voters focused on what they find better politically, and voted for Trump. And yes yes yes, Trump might not go to heaven...