1 minute ago, lordgrinz said:

 

I don't care how they see it, it's the pure definition of "corruption"

Oh! there are lots of Definition of corruption

There is not any single widely accepted definition of corruption and the term has been used in variable contexts. The most prominent definitions emphasize the abuse of public power or position for personal benefit. This definition out-rules private-to-private corruption. It can be argued that leaving the private-to-private sector out is artificial,
because the effects on the economy are very much the same in spite of the actual process where corruption is taking place.

Courruption is wide spread in Thailand as is accepted as the norm  the western attitude is shock and disbelieve

3 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

Oh! there are lots of Definition of corruption

There is not any single widely accepted definition of corruption and the term has been used in variable contexts. The most prominent definitions emphasize the abuse of public power or position for personal benefit. This definition out-rules private-to-private corruption. It can be argued that leaving the private-to-private sector out is artificial,
because the effects on the economy are very much the same in spite of the actual process where corruption is taking place.

Courruption is wide spread in Thailand as is accepted as the norm  the western attitude is shock and disbelieve

 

It's corruption, move on.

6 minutes ago, lordgrinz said:

 

It's corruption, move on.

mabye in your eyes, but not in a thai eyes, but as a typically westerner not intrested  put your blinkers on !!

Of course the meaning is quite clear and is something holding the country back

 

corruption

1

 

: dishonest or illegal behavior especially by powerful people (such as government officials or police officers) : depravity

: inducement to wrong by improper or unlawful means (such as bribery)

the corruption of government officials

3 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

mabye in your eyes, but not in a thai eyes, but as a typically westerner not intrested  put your blinkers on !!

 

I am sure there are some tribes in the jungle who think cannibalism is normal too, but its still murder. 

 

No matter what Thai's think, it is still "corruption".

7 minutes ago, proton said:

Of course the meaning is quite clear and is something holding the country back

 

corruption

1

 

: dishonest or illegal behavior especially by powerful people (such as government officials or police officers) : depravity

: inducement to wrong by improper or unlawful means (such as bribery)

the corruption of government officials

as been posted before there are  lots of Definition of corruption

12 minutes ago, lordgrinz said:

 

I am sure there are some tribes in the jungle who think cannibalism is normal too, but its still murder. 

 

No matter what Thai's think, it is still "corruption".

so you are now being a dictator,  telling  thais how to think !! how to run there culture !! another trump !!

1 minute ago, MikeandDow said:

so you are being a dictator now telling  thais how to think !! how to run there culture !!

 

Maybe you should stop being an apologist for bad behavior, no matter what "culture" it happens under.......for the last time, IT'S CORRUPTION!!!!

12 minutes ago, lordgrinz said:

 

Maybe you should stop being an apologist for bad behavior, no matter what "culture" it happens under.......for the last time, IT'S CORRUPTION!!!!

And as i said that is your opinion which i belive is very limited!!   end of discussion 

Just now, MikeandDow said:

And as i said that is your opinion which i belive is very limited!!   end of discussion 

 

Yup, welcome to ignore.

1 hour ago, lordgrinz said:

 

I don't care how they see it, it's the pure definition of "corruption"

You say corruption, here it's just business as usual. Pretty much any business transaction requires a bit of greasing palms.

35 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

You say corruption, here it's just business as usual. Pretty much any business transaction requires a bit of greasing palms.

 

My wife and what appears to be all of her friends see it as corruption, so who are these supposed Thai's that don't see it as corruption? Let me guess, the dinosaurs who enrich themselves by corruption, and the uneducated or poorly educated serfs who know no better?

11 minutes ago, lordgrinz said:

 

My wife and what appears to be all of her friends see it as corruption, so who are these supposed Thai's that don't see it as corruption? Let me guess, the dinosaurs who enrich themselves by corruption, and the uneducated or poorly educated serfs who know no better?

Do you even live in Thailand?

1 minute ago, EVENKEEL said:

Do you even live in Thailand?

 

Yes, going on 9 years now, you?

On 2/22/2025 at 11:41 AM, CapatainbeefheartB4 said:

Well then... More difficulties for Farangs in Thailand, immigration, tax burdens, toxic air, over tourism, sullen and sour locals, drunk tourists, road rage on dangerous roads, delivery scooters riding like bats out of hell. Remind me again why it's a nice place to retire?

On balance it's better than the alternatives, for most of us anyway.

REDUX

 

On 2/22/2025 at 3:17 AM, MikeandDow said:

How do people not qualify ??  granting of a visa is at the discretion of the immigration officer

 

If you can't pony up the cost for a one year extension 1900 baht in front of the officer, you don't qualify.

A post that appeared to be making accusations of illegality was removed.