LondonPete Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Hi guys. I'm a fairly average bloke. Nothing special. So I came to Thailand to start a new life. And I set up my new life down south in Songkhla. Then I met this weird girl. And cos of her, I read loads of stuff about Thailand's history. Basically, I was like you guys. I used to think that the Japanese entered WWII by attacking Pearl Harbour. But that's not the truth. See, the Japanese entered WWII by invading Songkhla. True! Trust me!! Google it if you don't believe me. From what I read, the Japanese done over Songkhla and Pattani a good few hours before they hit Pearl Harbour. Anyway (and here's my point) I've met this great Thai girl. But I think now that she's probably descended from some Imperial Japanese Soldier. It's odd. It's doing my head in. It's like -- well -- I think I'm starting to turn a bit Japanese. Seriously, I really think so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post endure Posted November 5, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted November 5, 2012 Are you sure you've not got the vapors? 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Are you sure you've not got the vapors? Perhaps he's been reading the 80's music thread and got a bit excited? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endure Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 It must be nippy under that bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajab Al Zarahni Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Why does it matter who her father was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob8891 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 It must be nippy under that bridge. No.... all his alter egos will keep him warm!! Oh Fie! How can we be so cruel and cynical??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang000999 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 that would be a pretty depressing family tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 It's like -- well -- I think I'm starting to turn a bit Japanese. For your sake, I hope it turns out alright in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roamer Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 It's like -- well -- I think I'm starting to turn a bit Japanese. For your sake, I hope it turns out alright in the end. Don't worry about it. In my case its sashimi and wasabi, far better reasons for turning Japanese, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverSure Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 What makes you think you're turning Japanese? Are you getting big boobs and a broad butt? Oh sorry. I was thinking women. Nevermind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) What out for that ancestral Nodachi sword she has in her over sized hand bag, buddy. You look at another woman and BAM! Edited November 6, 2012 by Somtamnication Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangmaikelly Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 What makes you think you're turning Japanese? Are you getting big boobs and a broad butt? Oh sorry. I was thinking women. Nevermind. Japanese women have big boobs and broad butts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 What makes you think you're turning Japanese? Are you getting big boobs and a broad butt? Oh sorry. I was thinking women. Nevermind. Japanese women have big boobs and broad butts? And all make the same( crying ) noise in the bedroom or is that just the ones I know .. Sent from my iPad using ThaiVisa app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangmaikelly Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 1940 Prior to World War II France resisted all efforts for independence by Vietnamese. Following Germany's conquest of France in 1940 Japanese targeted Indochina to incorportate into their empire. 1940 The Royal Thai Air Force flew American-built Vought Corsairs out of Udorn during the French-Thai War. Bases were also located at Ubon, Nakon Phanom and Sisaket. Early Jan 1941 Thailand invaded French Indochina beginning the French-Thai War. The Thais were better equipped and outnumbering the French forces, easily took Laos. 28 Jan 1941 Japanese mediated the French-Thai conflict and a general armistice was declared. 9 May 1941 Treaty was signed in Tokyo with the French being coerced by the Japanese into relinquishing its hold on disputed territories. Oct 1941 Field Marshal Phibunsongkhram (Phibun) gave a secret verbal promise to support the Japanese in the event of an invasion of Malaya. Phibun appeared to have been quite ready to forget his promise if circumstances changed and in fact the Thai government asked both the British and United States in 1941 for guarantees of effective support if they were invaded. 8 Dec 1941 A few hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japan demanded the right to move across Thailand to the Malayan frontier. Japan invaded Thailand and engaged the Thai Army for six to eight hours before Philbun ordered an armistice. Shortly afterward the Japan was granted free passage. 21 Dec 1941 Thailand and Japan sign a military alliance with a secret protocol wherein Tokyo agreed to help Thailand get back territories lost to the British and French. Thailand then assisted Japan in her war against the Allies. 25 Jan 1942 Thailand declares war on Allied Powers. 31 Jul 1944 When it was clear that Japan was losing the war, Phibun was dumped in favor of civilian, Khuang Apaiwong. http://udornrtafb.tripod.com/id68.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWMcMurray Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Never thought Japan only entered WWII with Bombing Pearl Harbor??? For Japan, their military action started on September 18, 1931 when Japan invaded Manchuria. Although for me, the official start of WWII was on September 27, 1940 when Germany, Italy, and Japan signed the Tripartite Pact. There were of course Military actions by all 3 countries prior to this date, the signing of this pact signified the official birth of the Axis powers This changed it from 3 independent local conflicts to a World wide conflict Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangmaikelly Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Never thought Japan only entered WWII with Bombing Pearl Harbor??? For Japan, their military action started on September 18, 1931 when Japan invaded Manchuria. Although for me, the official start of WWII was on September 27, 1940 when Germany, Italy, and Japan signed the Tripartite Pact. There were of course Military actions by all 3 countries prior to this date, the signing of this pact signified the official birth of the Axis powers This changed it from 3 independent local conflicts to a World wide conflict Did Thailand enter WW II when it attacked French possessions in SEA in 1940? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohnnyBKK Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 These are the sort of tactics that so successfully prevented Thailand from being colonized, playing both sides off each other being ready to jump into bed with whoever can help accomplish the long-term objectives. Principle has no real place in international relations, only national self-interest. Those countries making their decisions based on idealism or abstract morality always come to regret it. Maybe just as well for the world that the US is constantly shooting itself in the foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 It's like -- well -- I think I'm starting to turn a bit Japanese. For your sake, I hope it turns out alright in the end. Don't worry about it. In my case its sashimi and wasabi, far better reasons for turning Japanese, No shitake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangmaikelly Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 These are the sort of tactics that so successfully prevented Thailand from being colonized, playing both sides off each other being ready to jump into bed with whoever can help accomplish the long-term objectives. Principle has no real place in international relations, only national self-interest. Those countries making their decisions based on idealism or abstract morality always come to regret it. Maybe just as well for the world that the US is constantly shooting itself in the foot. When the US built U-Tapao airport just outside where Pattaya is now they saved $8000 dollars per round trip bombing run (over Guam). As a result of that 80% of the bombing of North Vietnam came from Thailand. $8000 per flight back in the 60's was really big bucks and a smart move for both Thailand who got to keep the airport and the US who saved all that money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Are you sure you've not got the vapors? Perhaps he's been reading the 80's music thread and got a bit excited? I'm impressed...... you and endure were really into 80's music, great puns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohnnyBKK Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 These are the sort of tactics that so successfully prevented Thailand from being colonized, playing both sides off each other being ready to jump into bed with whoever can help accomplish the long-term objectives. Principle has no real place in international relations, only national self-interest. Those countries making their decisions based on idealism or abstract morality always come to regret it. Maybe just as well for the world that the US is constantly shooting itself in the foot. When the US built U-Tapao airport just outside where Pattaya is now they saved $8000 dollars per round trip bombing run (over Guam). As a result of that 80% of the bombing of North Vietnam came from Thailand. $8000 per flight back in the 60's was really big bucks and a smart move for both Thailand who got to keep the airport and the US who saved all that money. And your point is? Zyklon B saved the Nazis millions of Reichmarks compared to using bullets in their genocide campaign too. Is that relevant to the topic at hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangmaikelly Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 These are the sort of tactics that so successfully prevented Thailand from being colonized, playing both sides off each other being ready to jump into bed with whoever can help accomplish the long-term objectives. Principle has no real place in international relations, only national self-interest. Those countries making their decisions based on idealism or abstract morality always come to regret it. Maybe just as well for the world that the US is constantly shooting itself in the foot. When the US built U-Tapao airport just outside where Pattaya is now they saved $8000 dollars per round trip bombing run (over Guam). As a result of that 80% of the bombing of North Vietnam came from Thailand. $8000 per flight back in the 60's was really big bucks and a smart move for both Thailand who got to keep the airport and the US who saved all that money. And your point is? Zyklon B saved the Nazis millions of Reichmarks compared to using bullets in their genocide campaign too. Is that relevant to the topic at hand? Another poster who I really like said, " Principle has no real place in international relations, only national self-interest. Those countries making their decisions based on idealism or abstract morality always come to regret it." I was agreeing with him and pointing out that both Thailand and the USA engaged in this during the Vietnam war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohnnyBKK Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Another poster who I really like said, " Principle has no real place in international relations, only national self-interest. Those countries making their decisions based on idealism or abstract morality always come to regret it." I was agreeing with him and pointing out that both Thailand and the USA engaged in this during the Vietnam war. Although I think it's true that in the later stages leaders were explicitly aware they were continuing the conflict based on pure commercial motives, I think when we first got involved the more idealistic leaders at that time thought they were doing so based on moral principles. I doubt if we would have gotten involved in the first place looking at the costs/benefit equation from a POV based purely on national interest. Once you're committed to seeing a war through of course attention shifts to getting the job done as efficiently as possible, but by then it becomes pretty impossible to bring up the question of whether we should be involved in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Are you sure you've not got the vapors? Uh-oh - behind you! Here Comes the Judge... If I recall correctly SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEmJ-VWPDM4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exsexyman Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Are you sure you've not got the vapors? The only song about masturbation to be played on Radio 1, and Top Of The Pops as i recall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohnnyBKK Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) Are you sure you've not got the vapors? The only song about masturbation to be played on Radio 1, and Top Of The Pops as i recall! Not quite. I'm sure many of these weren't such smash hits, but then again it's just a list of some from the 80's. 38 Special, Hold On Loosely Adam Ant, Desperate But Not Serious Alice Cooper, I'm Your Gun America, You Can Do Magic Atlanta Rhythm Section, Imaginary Lover Australian Crawl, Boys Light Up Beach Boys, In My Room Berlin, Sex (I'm A...) Billy Bragg, St. Swithin's Day Billy Idol, Dancing With Myself Billy Joel, Captain Jack Billy Joel, Sometimes a Fantasy Billy Squier, The Stroke Blancmange, Blind Vision Book of Love, Boy Bow Wow Wow, Sexy Eiffel Towers Bruce Springsteen, Ramrod Buzzcocks, Orgasm Addict Charlie Sexton, Beat So Lonely Clarence Carter, Strokin' Couchois, Do It In Darkness Crispin Hellion Glover, Automanipulator Croissant, At Night Culture Club, Miss Me Blind Cyndi Lauper, She Bop Dan Hartman, I Can Dream About You Dead or Alive, Far too Hard Depeche Mode, Never Let Me Down Again Depeche mode, never let me down Devo, Jerkin' Back and Forth Divinyls, Touch Myself Duran Duran, Big Thing Duran Duran, Reflex Elvis Costello, Pump It Up Faith No More, Epic Fleetwood Mac, Rattlesnake Shake Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Relax GG Allin and the Scumf**ks, I Wanna <deleted> Myself Gary Numan, (everyday) I Die Gear Daddies, Sonic Boom Grapes of Wrath, Self-Abuse Hawkwind/Pop Will Eat Itself, Orgone Accumulator Howard Jones, Lift Me Up Ivor Biggun and the Red Nosed Burglars, I'm a wanke_r Jackson Browne, Rosie Julian Cope, Eve's Volcano (Covered in Sin) Kaitlin, how ever Kate Bush, Sat In Your Lap Killer Pussy, Dildo Desire Killer Pussy, Pocket Pool King Missile, Dick Kix, The Itch Lene Lovich, New Toy Loverboy, Loving Every Minute of It Madonna, Get Into The Groove Marc Almond, Mother Fist Marvin Gaye, Sexual Healing Motley Crue, RattleSnake Shake New Order, The Perfect Kiss New Order, Touched By The Hand Of God Oingo Boingo, Good for Your Soul Oingo Boingo, Nasty Habits Ozzy Osbourne, No Bone Movies Pixies, The Holiday Song Pointer sisters, Slow Hand Prince, Darling Nikki Prince, Jack U Off Prince, Tamborine Robyn Hitchcock and the Egyptians, Vibrating Saga, On The Loose Skyhooks, Smut Sparks, Angst in My Pants Squeeze, Touching Me, Touching You Suzanne Vega, Marlene On The Wall The Buzzcocks, Palm Of Your Hand The CC band, Strokin' The Cure, Close To Me The Embarrassment, Elizabeth Montgomery's Face The English Beat, Hit It The Jackers, Rubb It The Meatmen, Orgy of One The Members, Stand Up And Spit The Moody Blues, Sitting at the Wheel The Nails, 88 Lines About 44 Women The Police, The Bed's Too Big Without You The Undertones, Teenage Kicks The Who, Pictures of Lily Thomas Dolby, The Key to Her Ferrari Tommy Tutone, 867-5309/Jenny UTFO, Masterbaby VIOLENT FEMMES, Blister in the sun Van Halen, Panama Violent Femmes, Blister in the Sun W.A.S.P., Animal (<deleted>) like a Beast Weird Al Yankovic, One More Minute Wham, Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go Whitesnake, Here I Go Again Whitesnake, Slide It In Whitney Houston, Foss XTC, Pink Thing ZZ Top, Velcro Fly ZZ Top, Woke Up With Wood BTW - Beat It by Michael Jackson isn't about that Edited November 6, 2012 by BigJohnnyBKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonPete Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 Are you sure you've not got the vapors? Cool!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norrona Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 OP: does everyone avoid you like a Cyclone Ranger? Everyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 No wonder it's dark. Looking at it from the other side though, What am I supposed to do, sitting here in this infernal zoo...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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