4MyEgo Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 13 hours ago, aussienam said: I agree that something should be done, but sadly you mention one's own home country - well in Australia the flag is frequently set alight, people told to stop waving in demonstrations as well as it 'might upset the minority groups'. It is considered 'racist' now to wave the Australian flag. People so livid and upset over Islamic minded Middle Eastern males calling Aussie women sluts and picking fights on a local Sydney beach - the bashing of several lifeguards being the catalyst - went onto the streets in protest and rightly upset over years of intimidation and violence. A number of protestors got out of hand and a few people were attacked. In retaliation, hoards of Middle Eastern males came back with weapons and ended up stabbing someone who had nothing to do with the street protest. As a result the flag is now seen as racist and the socialist left have demonised it ever since. Even Australia Day is not as patriotic anymore and flags are not flown in many places so as not to upset people. I am glad Thailand has not ended up like this and Thai people are still patriotic and proud of their flag and what it represents. Good on you Thai people. Don't forget the chocolate company that removed the word Easter eggs and the National Anthem not being sung at some schools, their is nothing wrong with being a proud Aussie or Thai and respecting the laws that were put in place to keep civility, I too am with you, I too respect the Thai's for some of their tuff laws, just look at the UK, say and bitch about the Queen as much as you like, burn the flag all you like, and if you don't like it go to Thailand and bitch on TV as some are doing, why they don't go out there and protest and pull down the Thai flag and say bad things about the King has got me baffled, arm chair critics who have no idea IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 11 hours ago, bermannor said: As longer this thread as more pathetic: I believe that the flag of any country should be treated with respect.The flag of a nation usually represents the hardship of the country establishing its freedom and the blood spilled by others in the history of that nation." Does the number of postings correlate with intelligence? Is this also valid for flags of Syria, Ruanda, Congo and ma y many more? "freedom" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlakey Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 4 hours ago, onthesoi said: You falsely claimed it never happened or existed. ..then after I proved you wrong by pointing you towards historical facts you then (to save face) erected your straw man to say it hasn't happened recently, which no one was disputing. Once again you are completely wrong, I never quoted anything from the 19th century, I simply provided a link to a wiki page which contained the entire history from the 18th to the 21st century, you then read 4 words on the link and started babbling about 19th century ..you even managed to confuse oldlakey in the process, which lets be honest isn't difficult. Please try to keep up with yourself! I agree 5555555, about confusing me that is 555555 But come on fellow member you are clutching at straws going back in history, you need to stay with the current situation I dont think we Hang ,Draw and Quarter people who displease us anymore either You did post the original picture of the sign though didn't you confused or not 555555555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlakey Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 2 hours ago, quandow said: I spent time in the U.S. Navy. Before entering any port, we got sat down and told in very clear terms we were ambassadors of our country. As well, any crimes committed would have punishment doled out from the respective country, THEN the Navy would have their way with us. I hope that did not include an inspection of the golden rivet, but maybe that was just a Royal Navy tradition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi100 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 14 hours ago, aussienam said: I agree that something should be done, but sadly you mention one's own home country - well in Australia the flag is frequently set alight, people told to stop waving in demonstrations as well as it 'might upset the minority groups'. It is considered 'racist' now to wave the Australian flag. People so livid and upset over Islamic minded Middle Eastern males calling Aussie women sluts and picking fights on a local Sydney beach - the bashing of several lifeguards being the catalyst - went onto the streets in protest and rightly upset over years of intimidation and violence. A number of protestors got out of hand and a few people were attacked. In retaliation, hoards of Middle Eastern males came back with weapons and ended up stabbing someone who had nothing to do with the street protest. As a result the flag is now seen as racist and the socialist left have demonised it ever since. Even Australia Day is not as patriotic anymore and flags are not flown in many places so as not to upset people. I am glad Thailand has not ended up like this and Thai people are still patriotic and proud of their flag and what it represents. Good on you Thai people. That's sad. Us Poms always admired the Aussies for their no nonsense approach to life. It seems that the PC epidemic that has polluted the Mother Country has now well and truly infested Australia as well. When the people stood back and said nothing when Pauline Hanson was thrown in jail it was a sure sign that something is rotten. I've got friends in Canada, that's going the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardinalblue Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) Not a big deal....property damage...too bad the government doesn't go after all the people who throw their garbage on Thai lands...talk about an act of disrespect..same same? some type of fine and make them wai a few times....should admit it and get their fine reduced in half... Edited January 10, 2017 by cardinalblue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 20 hours ago, cmsally said: Actually as a Brit I should probably get aggrieved at all the mugs,cushions, duvet covers, ......... with the overly used Union Jack. !! And I, also being a Brit, get particularly annoyed when I see my national flag adorning someone's backside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi100 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 4 hours ago, onthesoi said: You falsely claimed it never happened or existed. ..then after I proved you wrong by pointing you towards historical facts you then (to save face) erected your straw man to say it hasn't happened recently, which no one was disputing. Once again you are completely wrong, I never quoted anything from the 19th century, I simply provided a link to a wiki page which contained the entire history from the 18th to the 21st century, you then read 4 words on the link and started babbling about 19th century ..you even managed to confuse oldlakey in the process, which lets be honest isn't difficult. Please try to keep up with yourself! That post with the photo of the sign 'No Irish' etc was introduced into the topic. I believe by your good self. It now seems to have been removed. It was said in the entry to have been from the 19th century. None of us were alive then. I was a child in London after the war. Many people took in lodgers in those days because the Blitz had caused a severe housing shortage and in those austere times money was tight. I never once saw and an advert about available accommodation that contained the 'No Irish' sentiment. It was probably nothing more than a leftist ploy to get Irish support for the politically correct dogma that has blighted our lives for the last few decades. My grandmother was Irish and she lived with us in London for periods in the 1940s, 50s, 60s and 70s and she hated the English. If any such sign had ever existed we'd have never heard the last of it. Take it from me you would not have taken her in as a lodger no matter how hard up you were. We had no choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newatthis Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 6 minutes ago, cardinalblue said: Not a big deal....property damage...too bad the government doesn't go after all the people who throw their garbage on Thai lands...talk about an act of disrespect..same same? some type of fine and make them wai a few times....should admit it and get their fine reduced in half... That's an interesting observation. What is a flag? It's a piece of cloth that is a symbol of a country. Now, it appears that some would make it an "icon." Something that should be revered, worshipped and bowed down before. Have we become Roman Catholics where the icon has become more important than the originator of the religion? The people and the country are important not the symbol. Sadly, my wife is frightened to throw out old calendars because of the pictures on them. I agree with cardinalblue. When Thais learn to respect their environment, then they are showing respect to their flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borzandy Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 CCTV is working for farang's behaviour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevc Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Respect for the Thai flag or not they ripped down someone elses property for a laugh bet heir not laughing when they get caught.Sent from my SM-P901 using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Maybe they thought it was decoration if they just got here TIT DID THEY GET THE MONK WHO steals millions TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narratio Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I'm still in amazed awe that there were working CCTV cameras! It'll be weeks before I get over this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyvolt Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 17 hours ago, kannot said: I fully agree except Thais need to get a grip on whats really important and dump the nationalist tripe they have been brainwashed in, the super nation etc etc Who the hell are you too say that? You have no right to tell Thais what they can and can't do or feel strongly about. I for one apploud a country that still feels proud about their flag and what it stands for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKguy Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Time to stop making excuses for such loutish behaviour. Just because you can get away with it in your country of origin does not automatically confer such a right when visiting another country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKguy Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 14 minutes ago, psyvolt said: Who the hell are you too say that? You have no right to tell Thais what they can and can't do or feel strongly about. I for one apploud a country that still feels proud about their flag and what it stands for. I could not agree more with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickmouse1 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 On 1/9/2017 at 4:04 PM, chrissables said: Totally agree, but look at all the Thai girls wearing shorts etc with the flag of UK or USA, NEVER a Thai flag. Why? Because it shows disrespect. Not at all,they show passion for the 2 countries <deleted>? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickmouse1 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I agree entirely with the Thai on this issue.If you are visiting a country you must show respect and sensitivity to their culture and most certainly you do not tear their flag.They deserve what they will get.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roymac Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 We need to remember we visit Thailand by choice and as such we need to respect their ways. These 2 kids are way out of line and the Thais are rightly aggrieved. I hope the authorities factor in the folly of youth and do not go at them too hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullie Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 22 hours ago, choff56 said: Does anybody know where I can buy a pair of Thai flag shorts like ones I see Thai people wearing all the time depicting the flags of the United States and the United Kingdom? Appearently you can even buy shoes depicting the american and english flag . Just imagine wearing thai flag shoes - in Thailand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 23 hours ago, cmsally said: Thai flags. For starters they are hanging the wrong way around Depends which side your looking at it from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangostin Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 7 hours ago, Moonmoon said: Good sensible 18 to 20 yr old kids dont need laws to control them cos they wont do stuff like these 2 italian boys. I do not need to read up on any books or guidelines at all b4 i visit Thailand or USA to know that i cannot litter, spit or destroy anothers property whether public or private. Its basic good common sense. Thailand is not the wild west with ever changing laws. Yes there gun violence, tragic traffic accidents n unequalilty between the rich n poor. But it is not a crazy country, if it is there be no tourist coming, these 2 italian kids wouldnt be here. Thai society has not collapsed n will not. There are too many good people and good citizens here to allowed that. I do not denied there r bad people here as is the same anywhere else. So dont defend this 2 grown kids near their adulthood for what they done. Not with a logic like yours. Here is another one pretending that everything is good in Thailand as it's exactly as anywhere else in the world (yes same same but different), and hoping two teens will get lynched for having done a damage worth a couple of US dollars....you can't really make this stuff up, TTT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 34 minutes ago, psyvolt said: Who the hell are you too say that? You have no right to tell Thais what they can and can't do or feel strongly about. I for one apploud a country that still feels proud about their flag and what it stands for. what does it stand for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Let the wai-ing and grovelling begin! Sucks to by you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangostin Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 7 hours ago, Alphy said: If you don't like the way things are conducted in this Country then just "do one" & Foxtrot Oscar!! Was that a quote from Mr Ben Dover? ...sounds just like one of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyvolt Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 1 minute ago, soalbundy said: what does it stand for? Thats not for me to answer, its not my flag. Why don't you go out into the community and ask them what the flag means, and why they feel upset and disrespected when someone messes with their flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangostin Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 4 hours ago, 4MyEgo said: arm chair critics who have no idea IMO. With your own post, you really demonstrated to us whom have no ideas of what they are doing, TTT should try harder when impersonating their parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 11 hours ago, thai006 said: respect Thai Flag, Thai Culture or GO HOME or pretend you do at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 6 minutes ago, psyvolt said: Thats not for me to answer, its not my flag. Why don't you go out into the community and ask them what the flag means, and why they feel upset and disrespected when someone messes with their flag. My Thai wife uses one to clean the brass door knobs with brasso because the texture is just right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangostin Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 3 hours ago, oldlakey said: I agree 5555555, about confusing me that is 555555 But come on fellow member you are clutching at straws going back in history, you need to stay with the current situation If you are confused by his posts it's because you are likely to be a confused person. He was very clear and spot on, he was accused by another confused poster as you, to be claiming something false, which he wasn't and has repeatedly proven, is it you and your friendos which are clutching at straws, but at least you admitted to be a confused person, which it's a first step toward the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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