Yes you should stay out of Thai politics, but how "political" is this really. It's not liking taking side in the yellow/red shirt, or pro/anti Thaksin dispute, that would be full blown Thai politics. 

If there is one thing the vast majority of Thais can agree on, it is their dislike of Cambodia and Cambodians. 

If I were the tattooed German, I wouldn't show my face on the other side of the border, after my pic was plastered all over the press waving a Thai flag in a anti Khmer rally. The take their anti Thai sentiments very serious over there. 

5 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

yeah, sure you get your citizenship revoked. Really? When you are a citizen, one of your rights are to be able to vote.

You must be either kidding or deeply nieve. 

 

Thailand has had more military coup d'état than any other country in the world, by far. 

 

The present constitution was enacted by the last junta without the ability for citizens to vote or hear their voices heard against it. 

 

Even recently, though no longer the case (for now), the senate was stacked with military appointmented members who would abide and adhere, not to the people, but to their military commanders. 

 

Thailand is both a broken democracy and a failed dictatorship. 

 

Future Forward, former Move Forward and currently The People's Party, won the last election and hold more seats in parliament than any other party, and yet could not form a government. 

 

That's the voice of the people, their votes, being deliberately shunned. 

3 hours ago, JonnyF said:

 

Perhaps the wife already has the house and car in her name and the "brother" would like to move in?

The wife is 43, he looks younger than her. She is end of the road material. Unlikely that there is a "brother" in this case. 

2 hours ago, wombat said:

if you're living Thai in the jungle you couldn't help but get caught up in feeling generated...imho he is supporting his mrs and family and is doing nothing wrong....
others may have a different interpretation 

Yes. "Others" may include Immigration. Stay under the radar (unless on AN.)🙃🙃

On 9/14/2025 at 11:27 AM, MikeandDow said:

quality tourist 

Must make a headline to be called so, lol.

On 9/14/2025 at 10:56 AM, Georgealbert said:

to oppose the reopening of a border checkpoint with Cambodia.

 

He gets my support here in Cambodia. With all Thai produce and products banned, we are very much enjoying a better selection from other International friendly nations. For example, out went all Thai milk products such as Foremost, Dutch Mill and Thai-Denmark to be replaced with Australian, New Zealand and French brands. Just recently, full cream and low fat milk cartons have been stocked up in our local supermarket from Poland (EU) at 1.80 US$ (57 baht) per litre! Most of our cooked and processed meats (and sausages) are now supplied by Dan Meats in Australia. Out have gone CP, Eurola and Thai German meats and sausages. The UK CO-OP and Morrisons Supermarket products also dominate our shelves - GREAT! Keep the ban on Thai products. 

Send him back to Germany faster 

Im just waiting for the latest updates thar tells he is on overstay and migth have a warrant from Interpol.

On 9/14/2025 at 12:34 PM, Gottfrid said:

As usual, you are completely wrong:

Non-resident=tourist (180 days)
Resident (Over 180 days)
Permanent residency
Thai citizenship

That would be incorrect.

4 hours ago, NorthernRyland said:

Is his wife wearing a Mjolnir (Thor's hammer) necklace?

 

Oh, I thought his wife was the lady holding on to his left arm.😋

On 9/14/2025 at 5:50 AM, KhunBENQ said:

Promoting peace by closing borders. What about a 5 m wall?

Idiots all together.

 

Perhaps a moat?  Filled with crocodiles and patrolled by RTN's submarines? 🤣🤣🤣

On 9/14/2025 at 11:24 AM, FlorC said:

Ha , a dreamer.

One of them AN posters that lives near the border ?

Many dreamers in LOS end up in Pattaya dreaming of pussy galore... 

1 hour ago, Burma Bill said:

 

He gets my support here in Cambodia. With all Thai produce and products banned, we are very much enjoying a better selection from other International friendly nations. For example, out went all Thai milk products such as Foremost, Dutch Mill and Thai-Denmark to be replaced with Australian, New Zealand and French brands. Just recently, full cream and low fat milk cartons have been stocked up in our local supermarket from Poland (EU) at 1.80 US$ (57 baht) per litre! Most of our cooked and processed meats (and sausages) are now supplied by Dan Meats in Australia. Out have gone CP, Eurola and Thai German meats and sausages. The UK CO-OP and Morrisons Supermarket products also dominate our shelves - GREAT! Keep the ban on Thai products. 

There's no ban, the only thing is that the supply chain has been disrupted because of the land border checkpoint being closed. 

 

On 9/14/2025 at 4:56 AM, Georgealbert said:

 

Pictures courtesy of Amarin

 

A German national married to a Thai woman joined around 50 people in Sa Kaeo province on 13 September to oppose the reopening of a border checkpoint with Cambodia. The group gathered at Ban Nong Chan, waving Thai flags and holding placards to call for the cancellation of the 1993–1994 Memoranda of Understanding (MOU 43–44) and the adoption of the 1:50,000 map. They shouted “Do not open the border” and sang the Thai national anthem to stress their demand for full sovereignty.

 

The demonstration reflected ongoing tensions over the disputed border and recent incidents that have heightened security concerns. Protesters argued that reopening the checkpoint before Thailand regains disputed territory would undermine national sovereignty. They linked their opposition to reports of violence and loss of life involving Thai soldiers and civilians in recent months.

 

Among the protesters was 48-year-old Markus Ulrich, known by his Thai name Mangkud, who had previously lived in Thailand for nearly nine years with his Thai wife. Speaking in English, he said the political situation remained unstable and opening the checkpoint would bring no benefit. He added that peace and unity were necessary before any progress could be made, expressing sadness over deaths caused by the unrest.

 

Ulrich emphasised that his stance came from goodwill, noting he wanted peace not only in Thailand but worldwide. He said the demonstration symbolised people standing together for peace and against future conflict, urging all countries to stop wars for the sake of harmony. His comments highlighted how foreign residents can sometimes become deeply involved in local issues.

 

His wife, 43-year-old Thanakorn Book, explained that her husband insisted on joining the rally after following recent news. She said both felt sorrow over the deaths of Thai soldiers and civilians, particularly given Thailand’s past support for Cambodia. Having recently returned from living in Germany, they came to Sa Kaeo to show support for Thai troops stationed along the border. She added that their family wanted to reassure soldiers that Thai citizens were proud of their service and sacrifice.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Around 50 people protested in Sa Kaeo against reopening the Thai-Cambodian border.

• German national Markus Ulrich, married to a Thai woman, joined the rally citing political instability.

• Protesters demanded cancellation of MOU 43–44 and stressed support for Thai soldiers.

 

Related Stories:

 

Senate-panel-stresses-security-before-border-talks-with-Cambodia

 

Army-chief-visits-Sa-Kaeo-border-stresses-national-interests

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-09-14

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dumb a** one thing i’ve learned in over 25 years here as a farang, is never get involved, especially with thai politics. He will be getting a knock on the door soon and a plane ticket back to Germany. 

On 9/14/2025 at 12:28 PM, MikeandDow said:

unless he is a holder of thai citizenship  he is a tourist 

Even if he has, Thai citizenship, in the eyes of most Thai people he's still farang. Once a farang always a farang. 

1 hour ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Oh, I thought his wife was the lady holding on to his left arm.😋

This one Mia Noi.🙃🙃

Lol, this ain't Europe. You can live here as long as you like but don't think that you understand politics here or think that it is a good idea to get involved. 

2 hours ago, Cat Boy said:

You must be either kidding or deeply nieve. 

 

Thailand has had more military coup d'état than any other country in the world, by far. 

 

The present constitution was enacted by the last junta without the ability for citizens to vote or hear their voices heard against it. 

 

Even recently, though no longer the case (for now), the senate was stacked with military appointmented members who would abide and adhere, not to the people, but to their military commanders. 

 

Thailand is both a broken democracy and a failed dictatorship. 

 

Future Forward, former Move Forward and currently The People's Party, won the last election and hold more seats in parliament than any other party, and yet could not form a government. 

 

That's the voice of the people, their votes, being deliberately shunned. 

Seriously!? I am not naive. Never contested anything of what you just posted. I know all that and was not at all what I posted about.

I contested the point that you will have your citizenship revoked and thrown out for taking part in political and economical discussions or protest against something as you are already naturalized.

3 minutes ago, Briggsy said:

Lol, this ain't Europe. You can live here as long as you like but don't think that you understand politics here or think that it is a good idea to get involved. 

Never crossed my mind. Neither do I or recommend to do. Did you read I did that somewhere?

On 9/14/2025 at 6:12 AM, ross163103 said:

The one thing I've learned after living in Thailand for over 30 years is to keep your head below the radar, less problems will come your way.

I absolutely agree with you on that point. I spend part of my time out in the Philippines, and whether it’s pure coincidence or something more, I  couldn’t say. Anyway, there was this case where two Germans decided it would be clever to drag both a mayor and a local official into court over nothing more than a trivial matter. Let’s just put it this way: the outcome for those two turned out to be anything but fortunate.......🙃

On 9/14/2025 at 1:21 PM, MikeandDow said:

what ever not interested in your OPINION 

 Not an opinion  FACT.

Like mother said:  MYOB.   

16 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

 

You should read the Thai immigration law definitions, otherwise you will be deservedly ridiculed and dismissed as ignorant.  There is only one Tourist Visa, the 60 day (with option to extend by 30 days, tourist visa.

 

Using your reasoning,

-The Ambassador from Denmark is in Thailand on a tourist visa.

- Anyone on a work visa is no longer working and has been transformed into a tourist. People like Ford Motor Company and Mazda Motor Corporation's Silvio Illi, the president and CEO of AutoAlliance (Thailand) Co Ltd is not actually working at  AAT, but is really on a tourist stay.

- The tens of thousands of people living in Thailand on Retirement Visas, are no longer retired and have not been living in Thailand.

 

There is a reason why Thailand issues specific Non-Immigrant Visas. 

Category B: For conducting business or working. 

Category ED: For studying, attending seminars, training courses, or observation tours. 

Category O: For visiting family, receiving medical treatment, performing duties for social welfare, or as a sports coach as required by the government. 

Category F: For performing official duties, such as governmental assignments. 

Category M: For mass media professionals, such as journalists or reporters, with permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

Category R: For missionary or other religious activities, with government approval. 

Category RS: For scientific research or teaching at research or educational institutions. 

Category EX: For performing skilled or expert work. 

Category IM/IB: For investment purposes, sometimes subject to approval from relevant ministries or the Board of Investment. 

O-A Visa: A one-year retirement visa for individuals aged 50 and above. 

O-X Visa: A 10-year long-stay visa, available through the Department of Consular Affairs. 

 

In essence, unless we have Thai citizenship then we are all have the same rights as a tourist.

 

Can't vote, most of us have to extend our temporary one year visa each year.

 

Do 90 day reporting online.

 

If we visit another area and stay in a hotel and then go back into our own area/house we have to report online with a TM30

 

Can not own the land a house sits on.

 

Can have our annual extension turned down at any time.

 

Rules and regulations can be changed at any time relating to our visa extensions, to me that means I am a glorified long term tourist.

 

The only 'farang' I know who has Thai citizenship is my son who was born in England, his mum is Thai and he now has a Thai passport, birth certificate from the embassy in London and a Thai ID, hence I could buy a house in his name without it being stolen by a dodgy Thai bird as I have heard has happened to so many stupid farangs. 😄

 

He lives and has a business in New Zealand but can live in Thailand in the future if he chooses for any amount of time.

 

Plus as mentioned by others we farangs should not be engaged in any sort of politics or have public opinions on such things.

 

If you think you live in Thailand permanently then you are deluded, always keep a few thousand quid in cash in reserve so you can do a quick runner if needed to the airport in the future if things turn sour. 

 

But to make things clear, I love being in Thailand, there are so many positive things to be had by being here, but I do know the reality. 

 

 

7 hours ago, NorthernRyland said:

Is his wife wearing a Mjolnir (Thor's hammer) necklace?

I thought it was a spitfire

How stupid does someone have to be to interfere in the politics of a host country while abroad...lack of intelligence?

4 hours ago, quake said:

 

Yeah, reckon he will have  rainbow underware on as well.

He has nowhere to go to wave his Hamas flag and he would look even more ridiculous doing that on his own. So this is his perfect opportunity to display a bit of virtue signalling to his mates back home and on whatever social media sites he frequents

Prefer a low profile living in Thailand.

On 9/14/2025 at 10:56 AM, Georgealbert said:

 

Pictures courtesy of Amarin

 

A German national married to a Thai woman joined around 50 people in Sa Kaeo province on 13 September to oppose the reopening of a border checkpoint with Cambodia. The group gathered at Ban Nong Chan, waving Thai flags and holding placards to call for the cancellation of the 1993–1994 Memoranda of Understanding (MOU 43–44) and the adoption of the 1:50,000 map. They shouted “Do not open the border” and sang the Thai national anthem to stress their demand for full sovereignty.

 

The demonstration reflected ongoing tensions over the disputed border and recent incidents that have heightened security concerns. Protesters argued that reopening the checkpoint before Thailand regains disputed territory would undermine national sovereignty. They linked their opposition to reports of violence and loss of life involving Thai soldiers and civilians in recent months.

 

Among the protesters was 48-year-old Markus Ulrich, known by his Thai name Mangkud, who had previously lived in Thailand for nearly nine years with his Thai wife. Speaking in English, he said the political situation remained unstable and opening the checkpoint would bring no benefit. He added that peace and unity were necessary before any progress could be made, expressing sadness over deaths caused by the unrest.

 

Ulrich emphasised that his stance came from goodwill, noting he wanted peace not only in Thailand but worldwide. He said the demonstration symbolised people standing together for peace and against future conflict, urging all countries to stop wars for the sake of harmony. His comments highlighted how foreign residents can sometimes become deeply involved in local issues.

 

His wife, 43-year-old Thanakorn Book, explained that her husband insisted on joining the rally after following recent news. She said both felt sorrow over the deaths of Thai soldiers and civilians, particularly given Thailand’s past support for Cambodia. Having recently returned from living in Germany, they came to Sa Kaeo to show support for Thai troops stationed along the border. She added that their family wanted to reassure soldiers that Thai citizens were proud of their service and sacrifice.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Around 50 people protested in Sa Kaeo against reopening the Thai-Cambodian border.

• German national Markus Ulrich, married to a Thai woman, joined the rally citing political instability.

• Protesters demanded cancellation of MOU 43–44 and stressed support for Thai soldiers.

 

Related Stories:

 

Senate-panel-stresses-security-before-border-talks-with-Cambodia

 

Army-chief-visits-Sa-Kaeo-border-stresses-national-interests

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-09-14

 

 

 

 

 

 

What an idiot... Nothing like having a foreigner getting outspoken for Thailand politics or military actions. I would not be surprised if he is getting a visit tomorrow by immigration and the police and kicked out within a month

2 hours ago, Shocked farang said:

There's no ban, the only thing is that the supply chain has been disrupted because of the land border checkpoint being closed. 

 

With respect, do you live in Cambodia? There is an official ban imposed by Cambodia. Other Thai products that remained on supermarket shelves and in shops, and not subject to the ban, have been removed because of a boycott by the Cambodian people in  retaliation for Thai military aggression. Come and witness the transformation yourself.

 

Reference Google:-

• Banned Products:

  Vegetables, fruits, gasoline, diesel, LPG, LNG, fuel oil, and Jet-A1 are banned. 

   
• Reason:

  The ban follows rising tensions and clashes between Thailand and Cambodia since May 2025, culminating in heavy fighting in July 2025. 

   
• Non-Banned Goods:

  Other Thai products are permitted, but traders must follow standard procedures and use routes that are not affected by the unilateral closures of land border checkpoints by the Thai military.  (by sea? as ALL Thai land border crossings to Cambodia are currently closed)

   
• Other Restrictions:

  In addition to import bans, Cambodia has also stopped using electricity and internet from Thailand and bans Thai films and movies from being shown in the country. 

   
• Trade Impact:

  This situation has disrupted trade and led to widespread boycotts of Thai products by Cambodians, despite the government not encouraging such actions. 

Hence the removal of Thai products from supermarket shelves and being replaced with other international brands.