Blocking Porn In The Land Of Sex

[Felix Lynn]

On the next Thailand Today,

The government vows to block internet porn websites by the end of the year, as Japanese pornographic cartoon books take the top spot among young Thais as the most sexually stimulating material.

Dr. Jim Wellington joins me for a discussion on foreigner’s chasing the Thai Dream and the women who exploit them.

A report reveals half of Thais don’t wash their hands before eating and four in ten don’t wash after going to the toilet. I’ll offer a simple solution.

All that and a storm update and a look at the jump in gold prices, on the next Thailand Today, each weekday at 3pm, 9pm, 3am and 9am only on http://www.radiobangkok.net

[Pudgimelon]

Is it just impossible for you guys to do a radio show without mentioning either a) sex or how dirty, uncivilized and dishonest Thai people are?

It seems to me that pretty much every show you guys do involves some reference to the sex industry and/or some reference to the hypocrisy of conservative Thai culture vs. the readily available access to sex and sexual media in this country.

Either that, or you're going on about how some farang got screwed by some Thai or some Thai government agency. Or you're going on about how some upcountry custom is weird/dirty/bizarre when compared to how "civilized" people behave in a "developed" country.

Personally, I have absolutely no interest in tuning into a show that features a bunch of farang b'tching and moaning about how bad they have it here and how Thais just don't do things the way "normal" people would do it back home.

Do some features about how Thai and farang are getting along just fine and I might tune in. Do some stories about how farang are making a valuable and APPRECIATED contribution to this country, and I'd definitely listen. Do an entire show from the perspective of a settled, Western immigrant whose an upstanding citizen with a family and a respected MEMBER of the community, and I'd probably fall over dead from shock.

On the next Thailand Today,

The government vows to block internet porn websites by the end of the year, as Japanese pornographic cartoon books take the top spot among young Thais as the most sexually stimulating material.

Dr. Jim Wellington joins me for a discussion on foreigner’s chasing the Thai Dream and the women who exploit them.

A report reveals half of Thais don’t wash their hands before eating and four in ten don’t wash after going to the toilet. I’ll offer a simple solution.

All that and a storm update and a look at the jump in gold prices, on the next Thailand Today, each weekday at 3pm, 9pm, 3am and 9am only on http://www.radiobangkok.net

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Edited November 28, 2005 by Pudgimelon

[Felix Lynn]

Is it just impossible for you guys to do a radio show without mentioning either a) sex or how dirty, uncivilized and dishonest Thai people are?

It seems to me that pretty much every show you guys do involves some reference to the sex industry and/or some reference to the hypocrisy of conservative Thai culture vs. the readily available access to sex and sexual media in this country.

Either that, or you're going on about how some farang got screwed by some Thai or some Thai government agency.  Or you're going on about how some upcountry custom is weird/dirty/bizarre when compared to how "civilized" people behave in a "developed" country.

Personally, I have absolutely no interest in tuning into a show that features a bunch of farang b'tching and moaning about how bad they have it here and how Thais just don't do things the way "normal" people would do it back home.

Do some features about how Thai and farang are getting along just fine and I might tune in.  Do some stories about how farang are making a valuable and APPRECIATED contribution to this country, and I'd definitely listen.  Do an entire show from the perspective of a settled, Western immigrant whose an upstanding citizen with a family and a respected MEMBER of the community, and I'd probably fall over dead from shock.

On the next Thailand Today,

The government vows to block internet porn websites by the end of the year, as Japanese pornographic cartoon books take the top spot among young Thais as the most sexually stimulating material.

Dr. Jim Wellington joins me for a discussion on foreigner’s chasing the Thai Dream and the women who exploit them.

A report reveals half of Thais don’t wash their hands before eating and four in ten don’t wash after going to the toilet. I’ll offer a simple solution.

All that and a storm update and a look at the jump in gold prices, on the next Thailand Today, each weekday at 3pm, 9pm, 3am and 9am only on http://www.radiobangkok.net

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Thanks for the thoughtful response. You obviously spent some time writing. However, you are also obviously mis-informed. All the show promotions are currently in the Radio Bangkok forum. I invite you to do a content analysis so when you speak, you'll have a better idea what you're saying.

If you have no interest in tuning in, don't. It's also obvious from your post that you rarely or never have tuned in. Fine. Maybe it's not for you.

I do talk alot about sexual issues, however. Sex is a part of life and it is what attracts many people to this country.

IT'S BIG NEWS.

When a massage parlor opens next to a school. IT'S BIG NEWS.

When teen VD rates skyrocket. IT'S BIG NEWS.

When the government censors the internet. IT'S BIG NEWS.

If you look at the headlines and the stories in the Thai papers, you'll find my topics.

Your argument, while thoughtful, and I do appreciate your time in responding, is tired and doesn't reflect the reality of the show or life in Thailand.

I will make this pledge to anyone: Bring me a news story, something news worthy, and I'll cover it, talk about it and interview the associated people.

[Tyree D.]

I will make this pledge to anyone: Bring me a news story, something news worthy, and I'll cover it, talk about it and interview the associated people.

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Tyree D. releases the multi-genred LP, "Ex-Patriot".

Yes, I have a huge ego and I've wasted both my time and yours via this post.

Khop Khun Khrap

[britmaveric]

Is it just impossible for you guys to do a radio show without mentioning either a) sex or how dirty, uncivilized and dishonest Thai people are?

It seems to me that pretty much every show you guys do involves some reference to the sex industry and/or some reference to the hypocrisy of conservative Thai culture vs. the readily available access to sex and sexual media in this country.

Either that, or you're going on about how some farang got screwed by some Thai or some Thai government agency.  Or you're going on about how some upcountry custom is weird/dirty/bizarre when compared to how "civilized" people behave in a "developed" country.

Personally, I have absolutely no interest in tuning into a show that features a bunch of farang b'tching and moaning about how bad they have it here and how Thais just don't do things the way "normal" people would do it back home.

Do some features about how Thai and farang are getting along just fine and I might tune in.  Do some stories about how farang are making a valuable and APPRECIATED contribution to this country, and I'd definitely listen.  Do an entire show from the perspective of a settled, Western immigrant whose an upstanding citizen with a family and a respected MEMBER of the community, and I'd probably fall over dead from shock.

On the next Thailand Today,

The government vows to block internet porn websites by the end of the year, as Japanese pornographic cartoon books take the top spot among young Thais as the most sexually stimulating material.

Dr. Jim Wellington joins me for a discussion on foreigner’s chasing the Thai Dream and the women who exploit them.

A report reveals half of Thais don’t wash their hands before eating and four in ten don’t wash after going to the toilet. I’ll offer a simple solution.

All that and a storm update and a look at the jump in gold prices, on the next Thailand Today, each weekday at 3pm, 9pm, 3am and 9am only on http://www.radiobangkok.net

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Don't listen!!!

[Felix Lynn]

NO! Listen please!

3pm, 9pm, 3am, 9am only on http://www.radiobangkok.net

[britmaveric]

NO! Listen please! 

3pm, 9pm, 3am, 9am only on http://www.radiobangkok.net

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Referring to Pudgi... Felix!!

[Felix Lynn]

I know, dude. I was just putting out a friendly call.

[ProfessorFart]

I just listened for the first time.

I liked the hygiene part. A lot of common sense spoken there.

However the part with 'Thailand Expert' (never heard of him BTW) Dr Jim Wellington was a chance to discuss an interesting topic wasted IMHO. All he seemed to say was that some blokes come to Thailand to live out a sexual fantasy. Well, a 2 week newbie could have told you that.

Maybe you could actually dig out some recognised experts on Thailand in future to discuss such issues?

I have thoroughly enjoyed the rest of the show however. You've gained one listener here Felix. Well presented in a nice chatty style.

[Felix Lynn]

I just listened for the first time.

I liked the hygiene part. A lot of common sense spoken there.

However the part with 'Thailand Expert' (never heard of him BTW) Dr Jim Wellington was a chance to discuss an interesting topic wasted IMHO. All he seemed to say was that some blokes come to Thailand to live out a sexual fantasy. Well, a 2 week newbie could have told you that.

Maybe you could actually dig out some recognised experts on Thailand in future to discuss such issues?

I have thoroughly enjoyed the rest of the show however. You've gained one listener here Felix. Well presented in a nice chatty style.

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Thanks for the kind words!

[OZONE]

On the next Thailand Today,

A report reveals half of Thais don’t wash their hands before eating and four in ten don’t wash after going to the toilet. I’ll offer a simple solution.

http://www.radiobangkok.net

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Where did this character "Jim wellington" get his informations?... obviously picked out of his arse. I don't know too many people not washed their hands before & after dinner. Not recognizing the kids ofcourse.

[Glauka]

On the next Thailand Today,

The government vows to block internet porn websites by the end of the year, as Japanese pornographic cartoon books take the top spot among young Thais as the most sexually stimulating material.

Dr. Jim Wellington joins me for a discussion on foreigner’s chasing the Thai Dream and the women who exploit them.

A report reveals half of Thais don’t wash their hands before eating and four in ten don’t wash after going to the toilet. I’ll offer a simple solution.

All that and a storm update and a look at the jump in gold prices, on the next Thailand Today, each weekday at 3pm, 9pm, 3am and 9am only on http://www.radiobangkok.net

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YES in Europe everybody does it...

The streets very clean...and the houses...

( 8 years as a cleaner... very funny...) Give me a break Felix...

you know what I have found out in Thailand that many people has their houses clean but not desinfected...They are not obsessed with bacteria and desinfection...while in Europe many people does...however many european people don´t mind to put cr*p food in their mouths...such us chocolate bars, crips...ready cooked food...huge amounts of fizzy drink...

[ThaiPauly]

I have tried to listen Felix but everytine I click onto another topic or page it cuts out, then comes back 10 seconds later. There is nothing more annoying!! I have therefore never been able to listen to your talk show, but the music is pretty cool for what its worth.

Any tips or does this happen to everybody?

[Felix Lynn]

I have tried to listen Felix but everytine I click onto another topic or page it cuts out, then comes back 10 seconds later. There is nothing more annoying!! I have therefore never been able to listen to your talk show, but the music is pretty cool for what its worth.

Any tips or does this happen to everybody?

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Sometimes your connection speed can affect streaming audio. We offer 24, 32, 64 and 128 bit bandwith options. Try the 24 or 32 bit options. Maybe that will help. When streaming on slower speed connections, web surfing will also affect the buffering of the streams. While high speed is spreading in Thailand, it still has yet to reach everybody!

[KhunFon]

Hygiene in Thailand.

Who cares if Thais wash their hands before eating?

I care more if they wash their hands each time before they prepare my food....

Note: about porn

As in the USA, when booz was forbidden, the prices of drinks rose.

Thailand needs foreign money badly, and what is 'the' money maker in Thailand. So raise the price of the sex industry and in a short lap of time, more foreign currency will flow in.

When a .gov gets involved in sex-bizz, that's porn*....

After being involved in violence, now this...?

*porn(o) has one meaning: creative activity with no value other than to stimulate sexual desire.

Edited November 29, 2005 by KhunFon

[KhunFon]

Worse than porn is violence, Domestic Violence:

In rescue units at 97 hospitals across Thailand a total of 10,241 women and children came to seek assistance from these units between January and October this year - or about 28 victims a day. (till end 2005, that is still 3 months to go*)

Nearly half of the victims - 5,109 - were below 18 years of age and of these 351 were younger than five.

"The most common form of violence against the children and women - about half of the recorded cases - is sexual abuse." (Source The Nation, about First National Symposium on Eliminating** Domestic Violence, in BKK this week.)

97 hospitals? So, the many other hospitals are not counted in these stats?

We're not talking about bar brawls or so, the figures in this stat talk about Domestic Violence.

Domestic Violence is indeed not creative....

The question at the root is: Are Thais allowed to be creative at all? Because non-creative subjects are much easier to dominate. Is that the ultimate .gov aim?

*since there is an increasing tendency, do not add 1/3 to the figure but allow a higher margin. What is .gov doing about that?

**eliminating? Pretentious symposium, isn't? what about Reducing DV?

Thai society evolves out of (underdeveloped) proportions, indeed.

Mental hygiene is much needed as well, it is not only about toilets and hand washing..... unfortunately.

[Felix Lynn]

Worse than porn is violence,  Domestic Violence:

In rescue units at 97 hospitals across Thailand a total of 10,241 women and children came to seek assistance from these units between January and October this year - or about 28 victims a day. (till end 2005, that is still 3 months to go*)

Nearly half of the victims - 5,109 - were below 18 years of age and of these 351 were younger than five.

"The most common form of violence against the children and women - about half of the recorded cases - is sexual abuse." (Source The Nation, about First National Symposium on Eliminating** Domestic Violence, in BKK this week.)

97 hospitals? So, the many other hospitals are not counted in these stats?

We're not talking about bar brawls or so, the figures in this stat talk about Domestic Violence.

Domestic Violence is indeed not creative....

The question at the root is: Are Thais allowed to be creative at all? Because non-creative subjects are much easier to dominate. Is that the ultimate .gov aim?

*since there is an increasing tendency, do not add 1/3 to the figure but allow a higher margin. What is .gov doing about that?

**eliminating? Pretentious symposium, isn't? what about Reducing DV?

Thai society evolves out of (underdeveloped) proportions, indeed.

Mental hygiene is much needed as well, it is not only about toilets and hand washing..... unfortunately.

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very good topic. trying to track down someone who can comment on this. if you know someone and have a contact number, let me know. thanks! FL

[bendix]

"Blocking porn in the land of sex" ??????

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I'm sorry . but since when has Thailand been the Land of Sex? And for whom? And compared to what?

I think the title Felix chose to give this thread pretty much summarises his attitude and editorial approach.

Shameful.

[Felix Lynn]

"Blocking porn in the land of sex"  ??????

&lt;deleted&gt;?

I'm sorry .  but since when has Thailand been the Land of Sex?  And for whom?  And compared to what?

I think the title Felix chose to give this thread pretty much summarises his attitude and editorial approach.

Shameful.

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Thanks for the feedback. I always appreciate honest responses. From the looks of your post, it's obvious you haven't listened. Give it a shot sometime. You might be surprised.

And the next time you are traveling around Thailand, count up all the establishments where one can procure sex and then count up all the schools in the same area. The comparison might startle you.

Hope you can tune in!

FL

[Pudgimelon]

"Blocking porn in the land of sex" ??????

&lt;deleted&gt;?

I'm sorry . but since when has Thailand been the Land of Sex? And for whom? And compared to what?

I think the title Felix chose to give this thread pretty much summarises his attitude and editorial approach.

Shameful.

Bingo. Exactly my point.

Calling Thailand "The Land of Sex" is not only insulting to a wonderful and diverse country, but it also reveals a very narrow mind and limited point of view.

There's a bit more to Thailand than the massage parlor and go-go bar world.

Thanks for the thoughtful response. You obviously spent some time writing. However, you are also obviously mis-informed. All the show promotions are currently in the Radio Bangkok forum. I invite you to do a content analysis so when you speak, you'll have a better idea what you're saying.

If you have no interest in tuning in, don't. It's also obvious from your post that you rarely or never have tuned in. Fine. Maybe it's not for you.

You're right. I have not tuned in, nor do I have any interest in tuning in as long as you continue to refer to my adopted home in such a derogatory manner.

I do talk alot about sexual issues, however. Sex is a part of life

Certainly. Sex is a perfectly natural and wonderful part of life. It's beautiful, exciting and a heck of a lot of fun. However, what you are talking about is the sex INDUSTRY, which is a brutal and ugly thing.

and it is what attracts many people to this country.

Well, that is certainly true. However, it is NOT true for everyone. There are many people who come to Thailand because they are attracted by the warm climate, pleasant culture, or (like me) business opportunities. Your continual focus on sex limits your audience to only one particular group of farang. A group that is shrinking, by the way.

IT'S BIG NEWS... ...If you look at the headlines and the stories in the Thai papers, you'll find my topics.

Actually, no, you don't. It certainly appears in their papers, but it's not the SOLE topic they discuss. Which is my point with your radio show. You seem to have two main topics that you touch on in every show: sex and the "uncivilized" or "backward" nature of Thai people.

Your argument, while thoughtful, and I do appreciate your time in responding, is tired and doesn't reflect the reality of the show or life in Thailand.

Perhaps it's "tired" because you hear it so much. In which case, you should be asking yourself, "Why am I hearing this argument so much?" The answer might lie in the way you present your show. Headlining your posts with insults to Thailand might have something to do with the reason people get that impression about your show.

Likewise, if the reality of your show is differently that what people are saying about it, you should take a close look at how you are "advertising" it. Because obviously you've given me the impression that your show caters to sex-pats. If that is not the case, then you've done a poor job promoting the "reality" of your show.

I will make this pledge to anyone: Bring me a news story, something news worthy, and I'll cover it, talk about it and interview the associated people.

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Sorry, but I don't have time to be your journalist. If you want to run a radio show, go out and find those stories yourself. If the only stories you seem to find are about sex or "backward Thais", you might want to consider broadening your own personal outlook.

[chuchok]

"Blocking porn in the land of sex" ??????

&lt;deleted&gt;?

I'm sorry . but since when has Thailand been the Land of Sex? And for whom? And compared to what?

I think the title Felix chose to give this thread pretty much summarises his attitude and editorial approach.

Shameful.

Bingo. Exactly my point.

Calling Thailand "The Land of Sex" is not only insulting to a wonderful and diverse country, but it also reveals a very narrow mind and limited point of view.

There's a bit more to Thailand than the massage parlor and go-go bar world.

Thanks for the thoughtful response. You obviously spent some time writing. However, you are also obviously mis-informed. All the show promotions are currently in the Radio Bangkok forum. I invite you to do a content analysis so when you speak, you'll have a better idea what you're saying.

If you have no interest in tuning in, don't. It's also obvious from your post that you rarely or never have tuned in. Fine. Maybe it's not for you.

You're right. I have not tuned in, nor do I have any interest in tuning in as long as you continue to refer to my adopted home in such a derogatory manner.

If you bother to listen, you might find out that it is not that bad

I do talk alot about sexual issues, however. Sex is a part of life

Certainly. Sex is a perfectly natural and wonderful part of life. It's beautiful, exciting and a heck of a lot of fun. However, what you are talking about is the sex INDUSTRY, which is a brutal and ugly thing.

Only brutal and ugly to those that do not pertake

and it is what attracts many people to this country.

Well, that is certainly true. However, it is NOT true for everyone. There are many people who come to Thailand because they are attracted by the warm climate, pleasant culture, or (like me) business opportunities. Your continual focus on sex limits your audience to only one particular group of farang. A group that is shrinking, by the way.

Your group in in the minority Pudgy

IT'S BIG NEWS... ...If you look at the headlines and the stories in the Thai papers, you'll find my topics.

Actually, no, you don't. It certainly appears in their papers, but it's not the SOLE topic they discuss. Which is my point with your radio show. You seem to have two main topics that you touch on in every show: sex and the "uncivilized" or "backward" nature of Thai people.

Your argument, while thoughtful, and I do appreciate your time in responding, is tired and doesn't reflect the reality of the show or life in Thailand.

Perhaps it's "tired" because you hear it so much. In which case, you should be asking yourself, "Why am I hearing this argument so much?" The answer might lie in the way you present your show. Headlining your posts with insults to Thailand might have something to do with the reason people get that impression about your show.

Likewise, if the reality of your show is differently that what people are saying about it, you should take a close look at how you are "advertising" it. Because obviously you've given me the impression that your show caters to sex-pats. If that is not the case, then you've done a poor job promoting the "reality" of your show.

Again, listen to the show befor you spout forth oh great moral one.

I will make this pledge to anyone: Bring me a news story, something news worthy, and I'll cover it, talk about it and interview the associated people.

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Sorry, but I don't have time to be your journalist. If you want to run a radio show, go out and find those stories yourself. If the only stories you seem to find are about sex or "backward Thais", you might want to consider broadening your own personal outlook.

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How do you think most journalists get their stories..ESP?

[chuchok]

"Blocking porn in the land of sex"  ??????

&lt;deleted&gt;?

I'm sorry .  but since when has Thailand been the Land of Sex? And for whom?  And compared to what?

I think the title Felix chose to give this thread pretty much summarises his attitude and editorial approach.

Shameful.

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Probably for the last couple of hundred years or more.Same reason that there is probably a brothel in almost every town in the country.Not talking about the farang..just what caters for the local Thais.

[Jai Dee]

Same reason that there is probably a brothel in almost every town in the country.Not talking about the farang..just what caters for the local Thais.

True enough comment.

On a personal note though, I too feel that labelling Thailand as the "Land of Sex" is just a little bit sensationalist...

But then again... sensationalism is what journalism seems to be all about. It certainly gets attention hey?

[h90]

a brothel, countless+massage+karaoke bars in which karaoke is not the main thing to do....

"Blocking porn in the land of sex"  ??????

&lt;deleted&gt;?

I'm sorry .  but since when has Thailand been the Land of Sex? And for whom?  And compared to what?

I think the title Felix chose to give this thread pretty much summarises his attitude and editorial approach.

Shameful.

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Probably for the last couple of hundred years or more.Same reason that there is probably a brothel in almost every town in the country.Not talking about the farang..just what caters for the local Thais.

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[Pudgimelon]

If you bother to listen, you might find out that it is not that bad...

... (the sex industry is) Only brutal and ugly to those that do not pertake

Thank you very much for proving my point about this radio show's target audience.

I'm quite sure the average sex-pat finds nothing offense about the show or the way it's promoted in these forums. Thanks for confirming what I said.

and it is what attracts many people to this country.

Your group in in the minority Pudgy 

There are no numbers on the Western immigrant/"long-term visitor" population in Thailand. The State department website says that Thailand's population is 89% Thai, Lao or Chinese and 11% "other".

How many of those "others" are Westerners is anybody's guess, but I find it very hard to believe that sex-pats make up a majority of that group.

There are a lot of non-Thais living in this country (nearly 7 million people). I realize that if the scope of your experience here is limited to the barstools along Sukhumvit or Pattaya, you might get the impression that your way of life is "in the majority", but you'd be mistaken.

There are lots of farang living and working in Thailand who don't partake in the "wilder" aspects of life here. There are people who run businesses, raise families and participate in their communities. Perhaps not many of them post on this forum, but that doesn't mean they aren't out there.

Again, listen to the show befor you spout forth oh great moral one.

Go ahead, label everything I say as "moralizing", that doesn't prove me wrong.

My point was that calling Thailand the "Land of Sex" is derogatory. That (based on the forum posts advertising it) the radio show seems focused on topics of sex and "backward Thais". And that I have no interest in listening to such a show.

Calling me names doesn't dispute anything I have to say, it just proves that you have nothing relevant to add to the discussion.

[Felix Lynn]

It's amazing how much some people have to say about a subject they don't want to hear about.

Party on, dudes!

FL

ps..maybe somebody can write up a list things that can and cannot be talked about. We definitely need some speech laws. Thanks in advance!

[cdnvic]

But then again... sensationalism is what journalism seems to be all about.  It certainly gets attention hey?

You'll find that real journalists can make stories interesting without sensationalism.

Sensationalism is like a sugar rush. It gets fast results but the results don't last long, and the positive effects are nil.

With so much interest in real estate, and building here why not talk to someone about the ins and outs of obtaining land and building houses, or buying a condo? What to watch for before you sign a lease? We have sponsors who deal with the legal and visa issues that everyone faces. I'm sure they wouldn't mind the extra publicity of being interviewed while they explained visa issues.

Time to take your eyes off the sugary treats in the karaoke bars and get to the protein of what really matters in people's lives in Thailand. Villas, and visas.

cv

[snoophound]

Like the Newstalk stations.

Great idea.

Nothing wrong with having a blend of the Real life and the Prurient life.

Surely that reflects Thailand from the Falang Target demographic.

But then again... sensationalism is what journalism seems to be all about.  It certainly gets attention hey?

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You'll find that real journalists can make stories interesting without sensationalism.

Sensationalism is like a sugar rush. It gets fast results but the results don't last long, and the positive effects are nil.

With so much interest in real estate, and building here why not talk to someone about the ins and outs of obtaining land and building houses, or buying a condo? What to watch for before you sign a lease? We have sponsors who deal with the legal and visa issues that everyone faces. I'm sure they wouldn't mind the extra publicity of being interviewed while they explained visa issues.

Time to take your eyes off the sugary treats in the karaoke bars and get to the protein of what really matters in people's lives in Thailand. Villas, and visas.

cv

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[WhiteShiva]

If you bother to listen, you might find out that it is not that bad...

... (the sex industry is) Only brutal and ugly to those that do not pertake

Thank you very much for proving my point about this radio show's target audience.

I'm quite sure the average sex-pat finds nothing offense about the show or the way it's promoted in these forums. Thanks for confirming what I said.

and it is what attracts many people to this country.

Your group in in the minority Pudgy 

There are no numbers on the Western immigrant/"long-term visitor" population in Thailand. The State department website says that Thailand's population is 89% Thai, Lao or Chinese and 11% "other".

How many of those "others" are Westerners is anybody's guess, but I find it very hard to believe that sex-pats make up a majority of that group.

There are a lot of non-Thais living in this country (nearly 7 million people). I realize that if the scope of your experience here is limited to the barstools along Sukhumvit or Pattaya, you might get the impression that your way of life is "in the majority", but you'd be mistaken.

There are lots of farang living and working in Thailand who don't partake in the "wilder" aspects of life here. There are people who run businesses, raise families and participate in their communities. Perhaps not many of them post on this forum, but that doesn't mean they aren't out there.

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Well said, PM, well said.

[OlRedEyes]

Sex in Thailand? No!... What, where....! I've never noticed.

There are lots of farang living and working in Thailand who don't partake in the "wilder" aspects of life here. There are people who run businesses, raise families and participate in their communities. Perhaps not many of them post on this forum, but that doesn't mean they aren't out there.

True. Very true. One does wonder however how many of these upstanding expats, of which I happen to be one, arrived here in the first place and partook? lol in the sex. In fact, one wonders how many actually arrived here in the first place due to the lure of said sex...

We shall never know.....

Edited November 29, 2005 by OlRedEyes