Popular Post timendres Posted March 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 7, 2018 Dan. Please get a job. Or a hobby. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Worse thing about Thailand and Thais ? The out the window is the bin mentality ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
userabcd Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 In all my years in Thailand I have not experienced or seen some things Dan refers to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
userabcd Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 In my dealings with immigration and the police, I have always found them to be helpful, courteous and efficient. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Justfine Posted March 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 7, 2018 54 minutes ago, timendres said: Dan. Please get a job. Or a hobby. Bashing Thailand is his job. Like some on here. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake Up Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 The spoken and written language is hard for me to get correct. The police can be a disappointment but certainly not all of them. Knowing someone of influence means more than it should. Love to drive and driving around motorbikes makes me more cautious. Not a a fan of trash on the roadways. Many many more things I truly enjoy about Thailand and that is why I live here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 How about starting a topic,,,,,,,,,,,,, 5 main reasons I moved here & stay here because of what I did not like about where I was. Many of the replies on here are very disrespectful of our adopted country & it's generally very polite & fun loving (sanuk) people 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justfine Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Just now, natway09 said: How about starting a topic,,,,,,,,,,,,, 5 main reasons I moved here & stay here because of what I did not like about where I was. Many of the replies on here are very disrespectful of our adopted country & it's generally very polite & fun loving (sanuk) people Look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 1 hour ago, lemonjelly said: being treated by a doctor that’s gone through a “no fail” education system Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Absolutely. Some seem to qualify by buying a white coat. A friend had a heart attack and was told by the hospital that he had indigestion. Fortunately he had someone with him who took him to a different hospital which saved his life. I was diagnosed with bronchitis when in fact I had severe food poisoning. Again, it was only when I was taken to another hospital that I received proper treatment and told I would have been dead in two days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak2002003 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I love it here... my quality of life is much better here than back home. I also find the average Thai person much nicer than people back home... despite what some posters have said. However, 5 things that annoy me are: 1. Base Speakers Music Noise. Can't escape the noise, sometimes from 5.30 (from one or other local temple) till gone midnight (from endless birthdays, funerals, parties), even if not too loud its still really irritating because it's just so rare to get some real quiet for a few hours. (and I don't even live in the city). 2. Corruption From police, immigration, government officials, money under the table kind of stuff, (even the 'charge the farang more' thing) etc. 3. Bitter, Weird, Dirty, Rude, Social misfit, Missionary, or Snobby Expats. Enough said. 4. Visas and immigration stuff. I have developed almost a phobia about immigration after a couple of bad experiences. . Silly really, but I now hate going there and use an agency instead. I wish they would modernise the system to get rid of the repetition of forms and the need to go there in the dark before the place even opens in the hope of getting a number!!!! 5. Dogs (or rather owners or people who don't care about them) If they are quiet and leave me alone I don't mind them. The night time barking, howling, ripping open bin bags, fighting and road accidents are all completely avoidable if authorities cleared up the problem. The animal cruelty laws should be enforced to stop people keeping pet dogs locked in cages or backyards all their lives. That's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newatthis Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 1 hour ago, userabcd said: In all my years in Thailand I have not experienced or seen some things Dan refers to. You must not have children at school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevemercer Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Too many attractive and available woman - makes it hard to stick to just the one wife or girlfriend. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, Stevemercer said: Too many attractive and available woman - makes it hard to stick to just the one wife or girlfriend. You're going to complain about that? I'd suggest a short holiday back where you came from, to re-acquaint yourself with hips like barn doors. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 We all know how corrupt the Thai police are and also other establishments, you are never going to beat them so I would say join them and make the corruption work for you When I lived in the UK I just followed the example of the rich MPs and looked after myself, if you know what I mean, but one thing I was very strict about, and that applies in the same way here in Thailand as it did back in the UK. Never do anything detrimental to ordinary people like yourself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I don't bitch too much about life here, because it's good. However, I do have two pet hates. The Thai concept of loud being better with cars, motorbikes and all forms of music. My eardrums can't take it. The selfish <deleted> in large SUV's and pickups who come up in the scooter lane, then shove their way back into traffic that has been waiting for a green light. I sometimes wish I was in an APC so I could teach them some road manners the hard way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 8 hours ago, mok199 said: thais lack of genuine respect for their own country.. Respect has got to be earned, always start by respecting everybody, the people who are running the country you are living in, the people you meet and work with, your bosses, but if any of them start disrespecting you, and treating you badly, then you do the same back. there is always a way. In saying that, I don't think any of us can say whether in general, the Thais respect their country or not, you can speak about what your Thai wife, Thai family, and Thai friends say, but not in general. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StreetCowboy Posted March 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 7, 2018 Some reasons why one might not like Thailand: 1. You might find yourself getting led astray into the path of temptation 2. Sometimes it is very warm indeed 3. Sometimes it can be frustrating trying to get specific things done, and you might blame language difficulties, cultural differences, or standards of education 4. Standards of public safety - road layout, wiring, footpath maintenance, driving safety, management of works sites, etc. pose specific challenges 5. Shortcrust mutton pies are hard to come by. That's about it. Anyone that suggests anything else is just nit-picking, or whinging for the sake of whinging. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 9 hours ago, Thian said: 1- the selfishness/lazyness and bad manners of the people. 2- the no pricing of goods 3- dangerous traffic 4- low standards/quality/servicelevels 5 lack of speaking english I agree only with numbers two and three. No 1. Thai people in general are decent and honest. No 4. I have been reasonably happy with these things. No 5, This is their country, you cannot expect them all to learn English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mansell Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 For me the lack of awareness and just throwing plastic and cans anywhere. Very similar in Mongolia. In Phuket Thais come to the beach for a picnic and just leave everything right there on the rocks. Mainly because of no education in this area. Also nobody seems to have taught anybody here that you do a job to the best of your ability, not just a schlocky quick fix. But this is a problem in many countries. And obviously the traffic.....in Phuket it is horrible, but you get off the island and it is pretty nice. For me only three things.......but I still love this country and the people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 9 hours ago, poanoi said: No.1 visa run hassle, if i could go back in time, i wouldnt have been arsed with asia, i would have been living in caribbean. No.2 corruption. No.3 traffic jam in pattaya is tedious People who complain about Thai corruption are being hypocrites, These are the same people who probably take part in the corruption themselves when it suits them. I think you all know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 9 hours ago, boomerangutang said: >>> lots of noise, lots of barking dogs >>> crappy, mega-selfish drivers >>> trash nearly everywhere >>> giant chasm between rich and poor >>> justice system which pampers rich and scapegoats poor A lot of what you say is true, but it also applies to most other countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mansell Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Oops two more......those bloody loudspeakers wired into the temples. Playing loud music at 5:30 am while it is still dark.....do they actually think people enjoy this crap? And any place with speakers playing music.....they always have it so loud it is distorted and painful on the ears. And number 5 are those bloody <deleted> in their huge SUV's who come up to the U turn and cannot wait in line like most everybody else, so they pull alongside the front car completely blocking his view, just so he can get somewhere five minutes sooner.......where is my RPG launcher when I need it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 6 hours ago, whiteman said: heat Humidity Mad drivers Trotty botty you get from unclean foods in all kinds of restaurants. not been able to own ones house except for a 30 year lease Nos 3 and 5. 100% correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justfine Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 6 minutes ago, possum1931 said: People who complain about Thai corruption are being hypocrites, These are the same people who probably take part in the corruption themselves when it suits them. I think you all know what I mean. They complain how bad the country is then attack others for leaving. No hypocrisy on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 2 hours ago, Sadanava said: Really, are we going there? I hope you never get into an accident, people like my wife save many lives every day on the operating table, and yes she is a government official. please do not tar with the same brush! Immigration people definitely. but in saying that, we all have different experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 2 hours ago, gamini said: The low life trash expats, foreign criminals, Pattaya expats. Not all Pattaya expats, there are some good ones too, who I know personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poanoi Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 11 minutes ago, possum1931 said: People who complain about Thai corruption are being hypocrites, These are the same people who probably take part in the corruption themselves when it suits them. I think you all know what I mean. i dont feel like driving in thailand any more due to corruption, and if it wasnt too painful to travel far, i would leave asia for good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeGee Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I can live with most things in Thailand, but the main issue that prevents me making it my permanent home is the total inconsistency regarding the attitude to rules and the law. It seems that the interpretation of the law and regulations is totally up to the person you are dealing with and a government that passes a law ten years ago but only decides to enforce it now. Go to one province and you have to register your stay, carry your passport etc go somewhere else and it’s a different set of rules.Go to one branch of a bank to do something,”cannot” go to another branch of the same bank,”no problem”. Immigration here want this piece of paper ,next month it is a different one, go to another office, they want a whole different set of papers. Traffic rules,today they are enforced tomorrow they are not, again travel around the country and they change from place to place I have no problem in the Thai laws and regulations,it is their country and wherever I live I try to be law abiding. But there is no straight forward answer to “what is the law regarding this” or what are the rules for that”, it changes from day to day and where you are. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 2 hours ago, userabcd said: In my dealings with immigration and the police, I have always found them to be helpful, courteous and efficient. Of course, when there are brown envelopes involved, and that applies to both of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Justfine said: Bashing Thailand is his job. Like some on here. The fairest posters on Thai visa are the ones who see it from both sides, and as I always say, the good outweighs the bad here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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