23 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

Yes, the Thais coped very well, nobody starved.

And they would cope without American tourists also. 
The Russians and Europeans are much more important to the thai tourist economy.

 

The Americans have always had a sense of importance greater than the reality which has only been magnified by that Trump idiot. 
I would prefer Thailand cancelled visas for America. It would make a much more pleasant experience for the rest of us.

The problem with that logic is that many Americans are leaving the USA because they can't stand what Trump is doing. It's those who are the good guys, not the ones that stay ignorant in the USA and would not be affected by any visa ban.

2 hours ago, ChicagoExpat said:

These are your claims:  The US is a 3rd world country with 3rd world medical care, crime, and infrastructure.  You're an idiot.  That's my argument, and it's self-evident.

 

If you're ACTUALLY a serious person trying to argue that the United States is a "third world country," go for it.  But you're not, you're a clown.

 

The US is a 3rd world country, by all standards. How can you deny this? And  calling me idiot, clown, 

On 3/19/2025 at 9:00 AM, Robert_Smith said:

Who do you think would lose out more in such a scenario???

 

Thailand needs tourists or they end up begging on the streets...

The US sure as hell doesn't need Thais.

 

remember covid? rice kitchens? food handouts?

cos I sure as hell do!

 

bob.

I have found the Americans the most decent people both in Thailand and America, and I include their road behavior in that as well.

On 3/19/2025 at 9:20 AM, MalcolmB said:

I think you will find 99% of the Thai population would feel the same way about the USA.

Most wouldn’t be able to name the capital city or point to it on a map. If it wasn’t for Trump being such a buffoon most wouldn’t be able to name the president either.

 

The US are the first destination chosen by the Thais wishing to emigrate. The 350,000 US-Thai residents came by successive waves during the Vietnam War, after the Amerasian Immigration Act of 1982, the Asian financial crisis and after some of the coups d’état.

Rama 9 was born in the US where his parents graduated as MD from Harvard.

So there is a connection between the 2 countries. Many of the infrastructures built in Thailand comes from the US during the Vietnam war (airports, harbours and other places for supporting the population and contractors collaborating to the war effort. Most of the military equipment used by Thais between the 1970s and 2000s came from American inventories left in S.E Asia.

Never forget that more than 50,000 US soldiers were stationed in Thailand (to be added to the thousands more coming from Vietnam for rest and recreation).

10 minutes ago, Nid_Noi said:

The US are the first destination chosen by the Thais wishing to emigrate. The 350,000 US-Thai residents came by successive waves during the Vietnam War, after the Amerasian Immigration Act of 1982, the Asian financial crisis and after some of the coups d’état.

Rama 9 was born in the US where his parents graduated as MD from Harvard.

So there is a connection between the 2 countries. Many of the infrastructures built in Thailand comes from the US during the Vietnam war (airports, harbours and other places for supporting the population and contractors collaborating to the war effort. Most of the military equipment used by Thais between the 1970s and 2000s came from American inventories left in S.E Asia.

Never forget that more than 50,000 US soldiers were stationed in Thailand (to be added to the thousands more coming from Vietnam for rest and recreation).

What was the US doing in Asia? Fighting wars, killing civilians in countries far far away? For what reason? Let me guess, to establish democracy?

9 minutes ago, KireB said:

What was the US doing in Asia? Fighting wars, killing civilians in countries far far away? For what reason? Let me guess, to establish democracy?

Do you need a history lesson   The US fought in Asia primarily to contain the spread of communism during the Cold War, engaging in conflicts like the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and supporting anti-communist regimes in various countries

The US's involvement in Asia was deeply rooted in the Cold War, a period of geopolitical tension between the US and the Soviet Union, where both sides sought to expand their influence and ideology.

The US pursued a policy of "containment" to prevent the spread of communism, which meant supporting anti-communist governments and military interventions in countries where communism was perceived as a threat. After World War II, Thailand was seen as a bastion against communism, and the US built up Thailand as an ally, providing aid and military support

12 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

Do you need a history lesson   The US fought in Asia primarily to contain the spread of communism during the Cold War, engaging in conflicts like the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and supporting anti-communist regimes in various countries

The US's involvement in Asia was deeply rooted in the Cold War, a period of geopolitical tension between the US and the Soviet Union, where both sides sought to expand their influence and ideology.

The US pursued a policy of "containment" to prevent the spread of communism, which meant supporting anti-communist governments and military interventions in countries where communism was perceived as a threat. After World War II, Thailand was seen as a bastion against communism, and the US built up Thailand as an ally, providing aid and military support

Who gave the US permission to kill millions of innocent people in farcaway countries because of a arms race between the US and the Soviets.

 

Whether you like it or not, the US is seen as aggressor in many parts of the world. The big Satan. 

43 minutes ago, KireB said:

Who gave the US permission to kill millions of innocent people in farcaway countries because of a arms race between the US and the Soviets.

 

Whether you like it or not, the US is seen as aggressor in many parts of the world. The big Satan. 

You need to look up history rather then post rubbish !!  and who said anyting about arms race ?? you sadly lack understanding and awareness of history

13 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

You need to look up history rather then post rubbish !!  and who said anyting about arms race ?? you sadly lack understanding and awareness of history

 

Google Ai also lacks historical awareness, I guess.

4 hours ago, ChicagoExpat said:

These are your claims:  The US is a 3rd world country with 3rd world medical care, crime, and infrastructure.  You're an idiot.  That's my argument, and it's self-evident.

 

If you're ACTUALLY a serious person trying to argue that the United States is a "third world country," go for it.  But you're not, you're a clown.

Well in some parts, it is worse than 3rd world.  No denying that.  The violence and poverty is shocking, frightening and   worse than what existed  100+years ago. Examples are parts of West Virginia, Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi.

On 3/19/2025 at 8:09 AM, webfact said:

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is in the spotlight as questions loom over her potential inclusion on a U.S. visa ban list.

 

I think the U.S. should ban both her and, even more importantly, her father.

On 3/20/2025 at 10:02 AM, KireB said:

 

The US is a 3rd world country, by all standards. How can you deny this? And  calling me idiot, clown, 

You were obviously trying to get a reaction by acting like an idiot online, and you got one, and now you're upset.  You seem unaware of how the internet works.

1 hour ago, KireB said:

What argument? You keep using terms like 'winning', 'lose', like we are in a race you can't even remember where it started. There is more to life than being cowboyly stubborn, don't you think?

If youre getting this much pushback for your america is third world schtick, the issue is most likely you

35 minutes ago, hotsun said:

If youre getting this much pushback for your america is third world schtick, the issue is most likely you

The US is 3rd world in many ways, from health care to educational standards. What's new?

Removed an off topic personal argument that included veiled threats. The participants know who they are and if there's even one more post continuing this silly fight they both are having their posting ability removed.

 

Enough is enough. Grow up the both of you.

On 3/19/2025 at 8:26 AM, lordgrinz said:

Hopefully the ICC puts out an arrest warrant for her father, also putting a damper on The Dapper Don.

For the 3,000 revenge deaths in his so-called war on drugs.

On 3/19/2025 at 8:26 AM, lordgrinz said:

Hopefully the ICC puts out an arrest warrant for her father, also putting a damper on The Dapper Don.

Can not happen the ICC has no power in Thailand

On 3/18/2025 at 9:17 PM, MalcolmB said:

I would prefer Thailand cancelled visas for America. It would make a much more pleasant experience for the rest of us.

 

Malcolm, you are an idiot. 555 If the relatively few Americans that travel all the way to Thailand are so upsetting to you, maybe the problem lies within you and your attitude.

48 minutes ago, Tim207 said:

Malcolm, you are an idiot.

Possibly

On 3/19/2025 at 1:09 AM, webfact said:

According to Paetongtarn, the deportation was in line with the kingdom’s obligations,

 

Because China told her to send them back to China, nothing else.