Could Farangs Solve Thailands Problems ?

[Banzai99]

I don't think Farangs could, even if given the chance, their own countries are totally screwed up, countries run by Farangs, for Farangs, have been screwed up by Farangs, so what makes you think Farangs are in any way qualified to run another country, a country that is doing rather well, as opposed to collapsing like their own countries ?

Farangs can't solve their own countries problems, what makes them think they can do any better anywhere else.

Sorry guys, just came home after a heated debate with a pissed up Englishman who was spouting about all the things wrong in Thailand, the beer was too expensive and the girls were indifferent, piss poor exchange rate, etc etc....I told him that when I came to live here the rate of exchange was a lot lower, 25 to USD

He reckoned that they need Farangs to show them how to run a country, when I asked him what had happened to Farang run countries like his, he just laughed and bought another beer, bought me one too, so it can't be that bad.

[HeavyDrinker]

So what's you're problem dearie?

If you'd like to post it here, you will get lots of hugs but the women's branch is best for hysterical women. It's 3 or 4 down branches from here petal....

[HeavyDrinker]

I actually just read your post (I tend to avoid any post with the overuse of the word 'Farang" when written by a Westerner) but now that I have, if it's any consolation, he's probably right too duckie.

Now deep breaths....one, two, three....

[Banzai99]

Another Englishman with a Drink and attitude problem ?

[Banzai99]

So what's you're problem dearie?

If you'd like to post it here, you will get lots of hugs but the women's branch is best for hysterical women. It's 3 or 4 down branches from here petal....

Petal and dearie, ummm, sounds like words from long ago, are you a dinosaur too, jeez, is there anyone on ThaiVisa below 80 years old ?

The Englishman tonight was probably 55 - 60, but his miserable attitude done him proud, he seemed older, then again he was going home in 3 days..

[HardenedSoul]

Westerners wouldn't do a better job but, having said that, given the pace at which credit is expanding in this country, it seems to me that the Thais are doing a fairly good job of emulating their Western counterparts' economic incompetence.

[kurnell]

Thailand is a corrupt business and Thais are its employees. How could a farang ever do better than that?

[cycloneJ]

OP - try reading this satire piece . . .

Stock Market Correction Delights Poorest, Stupidest Expats

1 Apr 2013

BANGKOK – Last week’s near-100-point drop in the Stock Exchange of Thailand’s SET Index was greeted with great enthusiasm by the city’s many expatriates who possess neither investment income or knowledge of economics.

“Finally, the house of (sic) cards that is the Thai economy is hitting the wall of reality,” claimed Gerald Kellermen, a British teacher who makes Bt42,000 a month, most of which he spends on LEO beer and prostitutes.

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[RefinedGentleman]

I agree with you, Banzai99. Thailand is an interesting place to live precisely because it's NOT run by my fellow farang.

[krisb]

You should of told him if you don't like it f off now then.

I've got no problems with Thailand other than the whiney tourists who drink to much.

[HeavyDrinker]

I still fail to see your point chuck.

Are you angry because this "Farang" maybe knew a bit more than you do about Thailand? Or because he'd had a few? Was his 'rant' any more lame than yours?

Please elaborate and don't just rant because you've had a 'bar room lecture'...

I hope you bought him one back...

[MrJohnson]

OP - try reading this satire piece . . .

Stock Market Correction Delights Poorest, Stupidest Expats

1 Apr 2013

BANGKOK – Last week’s near-100-point drop in the Stock Exchange of Thailand’s SET Index was greeted with great enthusiasm by the city’s many expatriates who possess neither investment income or knowledge of economics.

“Finally, the house of (sic) cards that is the Thai economy is hitting the wall of reality,” claimed Gerald Kellermen, a British teacher who makes Bt42,000 a month, most of which he spends on LEO beer and prostitutes.

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that is a great read! Thanks for sharing.

[Travel2003]

Strange post (OP).

Subject is a question.

Beginning of the op is basically answering OPs own question and why.

Then end it with why the rant was written.

Had to be reactions. lol

[Banzai99]

Strange post (OP).

Subject is a question.

Beginning of the op is basically answering OPs own question and why.

Then end it with why the rant was written.

Had to be reactions. lol

[mca]

I wouldn't trust a large number of expats I've encountered in Thailand to solve a 2-piece jigsaw let alone Thailand's problems. They seem to have enough of a struggle running their own run of the mill day to day lives.

[HardenedSoul]

OP - try reading this satire piece . . .

Stock Market Correction Delights Poorest, Stupidest Expats

1 Apr 2013

BANGKOK – Last week’s near-100-point drop in the Stock Exchange of Thailand’s SET Index was greeted with great enthusiasm by the city’s many expatriates who possess neither investment income or knowledge of economics.

“Finally, the house of (sic) cards that is the Thai economy is hitting the wall of reality,” claimed Gerald Kellermen, a British teacher who makes Bt42,000 a month, most of which he spends on LEO beer and prostitutes.

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Excellent.

There are so many posters on TV who really do think like the clueless "Gerald Kellerman" in that piece. They've beenpredicting the collapse of the real estate and stock markets for years and getting it wrong all along.

I read somewhere that the definition of a "bubble" (at least for those embittered fools who arrive to the party too late) is "a bull market in which you didn't have enough money or were too blind to establish a position".

[britgent]

Personally I want this place to descend into the last days of Rome.

Beats going for a latte.

Sent from my i-mobile IQ 6A using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

[homeownership]

Thailand would be better off if run by Falangs, especially the English (I am btw English).

The tax rates are in disarray, I mean hardly anyone at all is paying any tax whatsoever.

The health and safety is practically non existant, so we will need to put that right.

There is no NHS (National Health Service), so that needs introducing.

There is practically no incentive for people to come to Thailand, so we have better introduce a state funded welfare system, 10,000THB a week should be the minimum.

The roads have practically no cars on them, so we need toll roads and clog up arterial roads to ensure fair usage and uptake of the scheme.

Everything seems to be owned by the government, so this needs to be privatised and sold off for pennies to ensure businessman loyal to us can make a profit.

Corruption seems to be rife but very little seems to be coming to the treasury, we should sort the fines system properly.

Thailand spends far too little on defence, how are we ever going to jump to Americas beck and call with the boys brigade of a miltary, we need more spending.

Thailand has never invaded another country, we need to see about sorting that out straightaway.

The general population seems far too happy, we need to lay off public sector workers and cause a tripple dip recession.

Theres just so much work to do, it would take a decade or more to even get started. If only Thailand was in the EU then then we could get them involved to help us put things right.

Yes, Falangs would be sort this place out. If only to drive the Falangs here already somewhere else. Jeez theres just no gratitude.

[Travel2003]

Strange post (OP).

Subject is a question.

Beginning of the op is basically answering OPs own question and why.

Then end it with why the rant was written.

Had to be reactions. lol

Maigo???

[Payboy]

Farangs, the cause of and solution to all of Thailand's problems.

[Almera]

Could Farangs Solve Thailands Problems ?

No. They are beyond help.

[Travel2003]

Could Farangs Solve Thailands Problems ?

No. They are beyond help.

The Farangs or Thailand?

[Dr Wanchai]

Farangs cannot solve Thailand problems.

How can they ?

They cannot even solve their own marital problems !

[krisb]

Well at the moment we are working on Funfons problem. May take some time until we get to fixing Thailand.

[aussiebebe]

OP - try reading this satire piece . . .

Stock Market Correction Delights Poorest, Stupidest Expats

1 Apr 2013

BANGKOK – Last week’s near-100-point drop in the Stock Exchange of Thailand’s SET Index was greeted with great enthusiasm by the city’s many expatriates who possess neither investment income or knowledge of economics.

“Finally, the house of (sic) cards that is the Thai economy is hitting the wall of reality,” claimed Gerald Kellermen, a British teacher who makes Bt42,000 a month, most of which he spends on LEO beer and prostitutes.

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Who writes for 'Not the Nation'? It's hysterical, real comedy gold.....based on a bad experience he had two years ago trying to open a savings account at Kasikorn Bank.

[muythai2013]

perhaps they could use some advice, maybe Ireland,greece or Cyprus can give some financial wisdom.

[Dancealot]

I am completely stumped.