joeyg Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 37 minutes ago, 4MyEgo said: It's all about the money, money, money, Thai's have had the life but not the money, as my wife has always said to me before moving here, "falang have money, but no life", "Thai's have no money, but have life", hence the reason I am here living the life, but with the money 555, she also used to say to me before moving here, "your money is my money, and my money is my money", still haven't worked that one out yet ? LOL!!! Excellent !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatman37210 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 The OP's opinion and assessment is his. The way the question was posed it is obvious he thinks his assessment is the correct one. Does not mean that is how things are. This is a question I think should not have been asked. It is not a question that you are going to get answers that most people agree on. Waste of time in my opinion. Just a question to get people riled up. Your asking this forum why so much criticism of Thailand. When you talk of criticism, I am assuming you are referring to articles you read or conversations you heard or had. Were these conversations or articles not self explanatory? Did you not understand the articles or conversations, so you had to come here for help? I personally think you are being less than honest about why you are asking this question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyg Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 24 minutes ago, Strange said: If WW3 happened right now, how safe is Thailand going to be for you with a US passport? If the US pissed off the world, how safe will you be in Thailand with your US passport? You think Thailand will harbor you? Keep you safe? Most likely if the shit hit the fan like you believe, visa rules will change for us here in Thailand. They will not want us here. Im not ill informed, you don't even make any points. I don't understand. What is your point. And no offense. I have to ask though are you currently on drugs or have a history of alcohol or drug abuse. Again no offense intended. It's a serious question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyg Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 10 minutes ago, Kwasaki said: I know no bad meeting some Americans that ride through my town I never said it's bad place IMO it's some of the Gov people in charge that are calling bad decisions like no fly zone in Syria, do they really think about what they are saying that could lead to war. My son and daughter loved US holiday there arnd are going again, cause it's a big place. And... http://www.alternet.org/story/48620/the_war_on_terror_is_the_leading_cause_of_terrorism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyg Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 41 minutes ago, Strange said: And Thailand will allow you to protect yourself, allow you to own property and protect it? Protect your wealth? Sweet jesus man I get it you are over it, but be careful cause you are exposing yourself to some problems. Can you be specific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyg Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 Gonna sign off for tonight. Responses were IMHO pretty predictable at least to the established "TV curve." Thanks for playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rijb Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 10 minutes ago, joeyg said: I don't understand. What is your point. And no offense. I have to ask though are you currently on drugs or have a history of alcohol or drug abuse. Again no offense intended. It's a serious question. He makes a lot more sense than you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen tracy Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 30 minutes ago, joeyg said: Geography major? Didn't need to go to university to know that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyg Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 2 minutes ago, stephen tracy said: Didn't need to go to university to know that Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4MyEgo Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 26 minutes ago, Xircal said: Would you include tuk-tuk drivers in the "lovely & benign" group? What do you think of the concept of the "Thai price" when buying any local produce for which farangs are charged double what the locals pay? Or how about entrance fees to national parks? In the images the 20 baht ticket was for my Thai girlfriend and 200 baht one was for me. So I had to pay 10x the price for the same amenities. And then there's the proposed tourist arrival tax to consider: http://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2016/01/proposed-tourist-tax-under-fire/ That said there are indeed many Thais who are amiable and easy to get along with but I wouldn't say they were all like that. This is a common thing, the Thai's just bring it out in the open, and I am not agreeing with being charged any different because we are falangs, but hell, it happens all over the world, Greece, Italy, Australia, Germany, people rip off tourists, falangs, or whatever you want to call us, I don't hold it against them, I just avoid the places that they charge 10 x the Thai price, seriously there is an upside, the woman are cheaper by the dozen 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen tracy Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 4 minutes ago, joeyg said: 5 minutes ago, joeyg said: Well done. Well done. 4 minutes ago, joeyg said: Well done. I can't take all the credit. My teacher in primary school taught us that when I was 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 19 minutes ago, joeyg said: And... http://www.alternet.org/story/48620/the_war_on_terror_is_the_leading_cause_of_terrorism I acknowledge, yeah England's gov buggered up too a puppet of American. And l guess back on topic l don't criticize Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyg Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 6 minutes ago, stephen tracy said: I can't take all the credit. My teacher in primary school taught us that when I was 7. And excellent memory too. Kudos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyg Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 5 minutes ago, Kwasaki said: I acknowledge, yeah England's gov buggered up too a puppet of American. And l guess back on topic l don't criticize Thailand. Indeed. I just though I'd open this topic up because I find all the ragging on Thailand a bit bewildering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 2 hours ago, stephen tracy said: Europe is not actually a country. Yes. It is. Contrary to what they'd like to believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen tracy Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Just now, joeyg said: And excellent memory too. Kudos... Apologies... TV can sometimes bring out the worst in me. Like one of those people whose personality changes for the worse after they drink alcohol. I'm actually ashamed of myself for being that petty. And with regards to the actual topic, I like both Thailand and the USA. My sister lives in California and I always have a great time when I visit. Best restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 25 minutes ago, rijb said: He makes a lot more sense than you do. No, he doesn't. And neither do you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rijb Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Just now, Berkshire said: No, he doesn't. And neither do you. Enlighten me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Berkshire said: 29 minutes ago, rijb said: He makes a lot more sense than you do. No, he doesn't. And neither do you. Nancy. Shameful that people like you decide to open your mouthes. Edited October 28, 2016 by Strange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 5 minutes ago, rijb said: Enlighten me. The dude is talking about WW III and how that would impact visa rules in Thailand. If WW III were to happen, visa rules would be the least of our problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 3 minutes ago, Strange said: Nancy. Shameful that people like you decide to open your mouthes. You're a Trump supporter. You have like zero credibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyg Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 37 minutes ago, Xircal said: Would you include tuk-tuk drivers in the "lovely & benign" group? What do you think of the concept of the "Thai price" when buying any local produce for which farangs are charged double what the locals pay? Or how about entrance fees to national parks? In the images the 20 baht ticket was for my Thai girlfriend and 200 baht one was for me. So I had to pay 10x the price for the same amenities. And then there's the proposed tourist arrival tax to consider: http://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2016/01/proposed-tourist-tax-under-fire/ That said there are indeed many Thais who are amiable and easy to get along with but I wouldn't say they were all like that. First I won't get in a Tuk Tuk. Been there done that. Having said that most were OK really. I go to the markets almost daily shopping for produce. Not only am I not charged double but from time to time a nice vendor will throw in a piece of fruit or something that I usually don't buy so I can try it. Also knowing correct prices helps anywhere in the world. Transacting mostly in Thai is a big plus. Also joking around makes everything easier. National parks? Been there done that. 30 bhat ferry out to Koh Larn is a great day out to Free dive. Did you know that locals get a deep discount, according to the zipcode on your drivers license, at Disneyland and Sea World. Sometimes Free!!! And I know 200 bhat = $5.70 outrageous. Sometime ya gotta splurged though. I mean get reckless!!! Hell it's hard to get a good microbrew in San Diego for that price. Tourist arrival tax! I'm with you I would not pay it. Ever again!!!! I'm feelin' ya dawg... LOL!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rijb Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Berkshire said: The dude is talking about WW III and how that would impact visa rules in Thailand. If WW III were to happen, visa rules would be the least of our problems. If you say so. You give the 'dude' too much credit. Edited October 28, 2016 by rijb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Just now, Berkshire said: 4 minutes ago, Strange said: Nancy. Shameful that people like you decide to open your mouthes. You're a Trump supporter. You have like zero credibility. And you are a liberal nancy. Go hide in your safe place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 2 minutes ago, Berkshire said: The dude is talking about WW III and how that would impact visa rules in Thailand. If WW III were to happen, visa rules would be the least of our problems. Im counter pointing the OP. Get off my nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Just now, Strange said: And you are a liberal nancy. Go hide in your safe place. You're kind of stuck on this nancy thing. The OP is right, you are mentally unbalanced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyg Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 6 minutes ago, Strange said: Nancy. Shameful that people like you decide to open your mouthes. I like this comment. It's special. At least for now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyg Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 2 minutes ago, Strange said: And you are a liberal nancy. Go hide in your safe place. Off topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rijb Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 4 minutes ago, joeyg said: Off topic. What is the topic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex8912 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 4 hours ago, Belzybob said: To the OP's question: Don't confuse TV BMs as a cross section of balanced normal people. That is probably very very far from the truth. Aren't BM's bowel movements? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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