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  1. On 11/9/2022 at 9:35 AM, lujanit said:

    Well Thaksin would know all about corruption.  He fled the country to evade justice after conviction on corruption charges.

    He messed up big time with the rice-pledging scheme. But let's remember he was the first democratically elected prime minister of Thailand to serve a full term and was re-elected in 2005 by an overwhelming majority.

     

    He was good for business and the economy, whatever his foibles.

    I doubt the massive scale of corruption of the present (and unelected) junta "government" of this country will ever come to light. They are holding a gun to the head of the media, and silencing dissent by any means necessary.

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  2. 1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said:

    We know more now than at any time in human history yet: ( assume everything listed is my opinion )

    children are consumed by social media and fads

    humans are more unhealthy ( rampant obesity )

    sport is more observed than participated in

    wars continue unabated- the UN is useless

    greed is the primary motivation

    overpopulation is destroying the environment

    bad drugs are causing havoc ( alcohol, tobacco, cocaine etc )

    the forces of law and order are losing the battle

    education for many is a bad joke

    bad manners are endemic

    crime is out of control.

    killing unborn children is seen as a right and no longer as a last resort for unviable foetuses, maternal health, rape and incest.

    children are raised by strangers more than by a parent.

     

    Things that used to be affordable for most are no longer:

    accomodation- when people have to live in cars, society is shameful

    health care

    dentistry

     

    That is the vision of chaos and decay broadcasted 24/7 by our beloved mainstream media, anyway.

     

    It's calculated to create anxiety and despair among the general population. "Ordo Ab Chao" or 'order from chaos' is how we are divided and ruled using this technique. Create the problem, then the solution.

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  3. 1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

     

     

     

    Pitbulls bred for prey drive and aggression. Its ok discuss ‘breeding’ and ‘purpose’ when discussing other breeds, so why is it not OK to discuss breeding with Pitbulls ???

     

    Does the Pit Bull community think their breed should be treated like every other large breed when the breed is not the same ?

     

    Just like a Jack Russel is not a spaniel and is more likely to bite, a Pitbull is not like a golden retriever, its more like a Jack Russel on steroids

     

    Yes, agree. Pitbulls are indeed marketed here in Thailand (on FB and other outlets) on their strength and aggression, to a certain 'proxy-toughguy' mentality buyer base.

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  4. ^Yep, seems to be a more 'upcountry' phenomenon with the noise pollution thing.

    Living in a busy area of Rayong, it's at least quiet of a night time and I usually get a decent night's sleep before work in the morning, same as most of the neighbours, I guess.

    If you live upcountry, I doubt there is much you can do to prevent noise. Even industrial ear-plugs don't muffle the bass 'kick' from those huge speakers. Maybe get in some power-naps or "siestas" like the locals during day time?

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  5. On 10/30/2022 at 1:16 PM, Boomer6969 said:

    Yep, the whole Koh Chang experience is being destroyed by Bangkokians who drive for a one night trip, just to take a couple of selfies on white sand beach and/or inaugurate their red plates. While this could easily fixed if people weren't allowed to take their cars to the island for shorter stays.

    The queues are always bad at "long weekend" national holidays, and actual weekends starting on Fridays.

     

    I've never had any problems when avoiding these time frames.

  6. Last 20 years? -Personally speaking, I grew up a bit, got married, finally became a father in my 40's. Still working at the company I started here, nearly 30 years ago. Drink a lot less than I used to do, and exercise a lot more.

    I go back to the UK at least once a year to visit family and friends, and see a lot of change. Mostly not for the better, imo.

    Still, it does give me a better perspective of life here in Thailand, and reduces any mountains back into molehills on an annual basis.

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