Popular Post mok199 Posted February 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) The out of control Lawlessness, laziness and entitlement , have destroyed this country ,controlled corruption was built into this society long long ago. Edited February 9, 2019 by mok199 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solinvictus Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, stanleycoin said: mate, i'm sorry if you didn't get the humor in my original post. but just for you, corruption is alive and well in Thailand. I am sure it is still in Thailand and if you believe there is no corruption left in Thailand you are way out of touch with here. There are other folks that would agree still. Just look at the posts. I thought you were joking. Haha you are serious. Are you an alcoholic to in denial? Edited February 9, 2019 by Solinvictus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 31 minutes ago, Lacessit said: I agree. However, as a farang/falang living here, I have zero input or influence on corruption. When it starts to affect me adversely, I'll do something about it. It's farang, vocally challenged locals and dull witted expats only say/use the word falang. Your welcome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Based on today's news? How does one even respond to the question? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 34 minutes ago, stanleycoin said: mate, i'm sorry if you didn't get the humor in my original post. but just for you, corruption is alive and well in Thailand. Yep, Alive and Kicking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 1 hour ago, taichiplanet said: how much did they have to pay to get such a low rating. ???? or is it a high rating? Same as air-cons, do you turn them up or down to get it colder?? These are great questions of life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stanleycoin Posted February 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Solinvictus said: I am sure it is still in Thailand and if you believe there is no corruption left in Thailand you are way out of touch with here. There are other folks that would agree still. Just look at the posts. I thought you were joking. Haha you are serious. Are you an alcoholic to in denial? Guys watch out for this poster above. his a very nice man. his sending me love letters now. ( his pm to me below ) Hey I figured I would take the time to tell you <deleted> you mate. Go <deleted> off with Brexit. And your Pedo hero Edited February 9, 2019 by stanleycoin 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solinvictus Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) Ha I did. Kisses ???? Edited February 9, 2019 by Solinvictus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stud858 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Lamkyong said: i am as corrupt as much as the situation demands ie if i am asked to pay for a document which should be for free i pay up to secure said document am i condoning corruption by doing this? or just going with the flow ? All humans are corrupt. Its inherent. The caucasian person with the well paid easy job and big bank account is too. He just hasn't had the opportunity yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post boonrawdcnx Posted February 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2019 Let’s see - when I saw a road being repaired about a year ago driving on it with a Thai friend I asked him why a fairly new road already needed repair again? His answer was they built it substandard so they can keep making money later repairing it.I replied why they do not employ independent surveyors after the road is built to avoid overpriced, substandard work - like they do in my native country - his answer was “ then the road will even be more expensive because the builders will have to pay off the independent surveyors !“ Thais see it as their Buddha given right to put both hands into the cookie jar if they are lucky enough to be in a position to do so. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lacessit Posted February 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2019 1 hour ago, HLover said: It's farang, vocally challenged locals and dull witted expats only say/use the word falang. Your welcome. Spelling of Thai words in the English alphabet is subject to change without notice. But you're right, in Thai script it's an "r". 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 15 minutes ago, Lacessit said: Spelling of Thai words in the English alphabet is subject to change without notice. But you're right, in Thai script it's an "r". You mean 'law loo-wa' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sungod Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 High flying Cambodia at number 20, most weeks half the forum says they are off there to live as Thailand is soooooo bad....... Yet they carry on posting from the land of smiles ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 4 hours ago, Aussieroaming said: Thailand, depressed that they didnt make it to number 1 on the corruption scale. The backhanders trying to prevent that were bigger than the ones gunning to the hub position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 2 hours ago, BritManToo said: You mean 'law loo-wa' That's from left field. You're the last person i'd expect to go pedantic on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 5 hours ago, pegman said: Thailand would need to start paying the civil service a living wage to see any real improvement. That's unlikely to happen any time soon. My wife is a civil servant...they are paid well enough and get medical care (for their parents and kids (and me!) and a nice pension at retirement age. Yes. she could get more in private industry but not everyone wants to do that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeVonderBearz Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Which of you yanks is going to be the first to step forward and be the first to apologise, on behalf of your nation and president, for being corrupt as sheet? They are actually countries in SEA less corrupt than the mightiest most free country in the world. That's got to hurt for all those who actually think America is the greatest. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Baerboxer Posted February 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2019 5 hours ago, pegman said: Thailand would need to start paying the civil service a living wage to see any real improvement. That's unlikely to happen any time soon. Do you seriously think that giving corrupt greedy people a wage rise will stop their habits and greed? Almost as naive as thinking a billionaire would make a good PM because he's already rich so won't be corrupt! The societal and cultural changes required in a feudal hierarchy with ingrained corruption are much more complex than a few salary rises! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, ZeVonderBearz said: Which of you yanks is going to be the first to step forward and be the first to apologise, on behalf of your nation and president, for being corrupt as sheet? They are actually countries in SEA less corrupt than the mightiest most free country in the world. That's got to hurt for all those who actually think America is the greatest. America is the greatest and has been for some time. A very young country, look what it has given the world in science, entertainment, technology, medicine etc etc etc. If it's as bad as you think, why are so many trying to get their illegally? And which country do you think is the greatest then? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stud858 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 15 minutes ago, Baerboxer said: Do you seriously think that giving corrupt greedy people a wage rise will stop their habits and greed? Almost as naive as thinking a billionaire would make a good PM because he's already rich so won't be corrupt! The societal and cultural changes required in a feudal hierarchy with ingrained corruption are much more complex than a few salary rises! Agreed, probably best just create new jobs so things can get done like rubbish collection for a start. Road development, training and education next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 6 hours ago, pegman said: Thailand would need to start paying the civil service a living wage to see any real improvement. That's unlikely to happen any time soon. Civil servants get about twice what their 'civilian' counterparts do, plus and health care and retirement benefits that are out of reach of the majority of regular Thai citizens. Civil servant jobs oft go to those with the money to buy the position. They are actively sought after. I've no tears for civil 'servants' (whom are anything but servants to society). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 So all the Thai bashers think it is better in the West ? Where Democracy is said to live, but he/she with the most votes does not win ? Elections are decided by special interest groups and lobbyists before the first vote is cast. The winner a foregone conclusion decided by the most campaign contributions. Where he/she who has the most money to hire the best lawyer wins ? Even if Guilty ? Where visible minorities are - as a matter of routine - killed in the street with no one going to jail ? Give your head a shake. Remember the Golden Rule - He Who has the Gold makes the Rules 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcnx Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 7 hours ago, Artisi said: think the graph is a load of nonsense, a 10 year old school kid could organise a better way to present the somewhat dodgy facts. You’re clearly older and smarter than a 10 year old, so have at it. We’re all waiting to see your masterpiece. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Ray Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 5 hours ago, Baerboxer said: Do you seriously think that giving corrupt greedy people a wage rise will stop their habits and greed? Almost as naive as thinking a billionaire would make a good PM because he's already rich so won't be corrupt! The societal and cultural changes required in a feudal hierarchy with ingrained corruption are much more complex than a few salary rises! That’s what they did in Singapore and Hong Kong, coupled with some decent expat enforcement action, and whilst it has not eliminated corruption, it’s certainly under control. Just look at all the action being taken about the faulty MTR station construction. Whilst that would also be investigated here, I doubt there would be much police enforcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 MrsJ told me if they kill everyone over thirty years old and.start again ...corruption might be stamped out ..I think many many years ago there was a preceedance set somewhere .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyphodb Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 As someone else said, knowing what the corruption is like here how can there possibly be 90 plus countries which are worse? it beggars belief..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chama Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 12 hours ago, NCC1701A said: the Corruption Perceptions Index still fails to see the magnitude of the problem. Anytime an index is based on someones perception there is a lot of room for error. Specific metrics need to be scientifically measured for the poll to have any credibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingtlger Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Business as usual ????... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya46 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 13 hours ago, NCC1701A said: the Corruption Perceptions Index still fails to see the magnitude of the problem. And how do you know the "magnitude of the problem" ? The few examples in this thread are all for people breaking laws (agents for extensions, fines for traffic laws, …) When is a "normal expat" - who respect laws - supposed to be confronted to corruption ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 13 hours ago, Lamkyong said: i am as corrupt as much as the situation demands ie if i am asked to pay for a document which should be for free i pay up to secure said document am i condoning corruption by doing this? or just going with the flow ? Thai culture , nothing new . 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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