How Corrupt We Are

[mok199]

The out of control Lawlessness, laziness and entitlement , have destroyed this country ,controlled corruption was built into this society long long ago.

[Solinvictus]

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?

 

 

[HLover]

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.

[spidermike007]

Based on today's news? How does one even respond to the question?

[ChipButty]

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

[Pilotman]

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. 

[stanleycoin]

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

 

 

 

[Solinvictus]

Ha I did. Kisses ????

 

 

[stud858]

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

 

 

[boonrawdcnx]

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.

 

 

 

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[Lacessit]

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".

[BritManToo]

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'

[sungod]

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 ????

[DrTuner]

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.

[Lacessit]

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.

[DavisH]

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. 

[ZeVonderBearz]

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. 

[Baerboxer]

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!

[Baerboxer]

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?

[stud858]

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.

[connda]

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).

[canthai55]

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

[dcnx]

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.

[Classic Ray]

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.

[JAS21]

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 ....

[zyphodb]

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.....

[chama]

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.

[flyingtlger]

Business as usual ????...

[Pattaya46]

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 ?

[elliss]

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