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rct99q

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  1. Why would they not have released some of this during the pandemic. I am sure there would have been plenty of households were a 50kg bag of rice, even in not mint condition, would have been welcomed. After a quick Google search most comments were white rice had a shelf life of 2 years, but under the right storage conditions 10 years or more is possible. Biggest issue is moisture and temperature.
  2. I have to think that if one is going to commit to this sort of activity, being caught and outed is really not that big of a concern. Was he the bottom?
  3. This is how I see the USA becoming under another 4 years of DT. Deny, fake news, delay. I dont believe for a second bribery does not happen in the "Western" world however they are much more discreet about it. Here pretty much anything goes and when you have the people in "control" policing everybody, there is no accountability. We went thru a check stop the other day and my wife points to a police officer "see that guy with the glasses, he controls the Yaba trade in this region" how do you know this - "everybody knows"😂 555
  4. Really thought this was a joke at first glance. Silly thing to do. However from my neck of the woods it would be the first time ever police have ever pulled someone over for riding to far from the curb and speeding. Lots of follow up posts on here claiming police officer did not play by the rule book, which is the norm up in my neck of the woods. I have noticed an uptick in check stops the last two weeks. Most of last year, Jan, Feb hardly saw a one on my daily commute to my daughter's school. This month, everyday. Made a note to myself to get back into Thai response mode, accept, be polite and move on. On a side note have not met too many NZ'ers here however the few I have met were quite pleasant. But judging from some of the posters in this thread it appears they do not have a very good reputation. Go figure.
  5. You just quoted the exact opposite of all the negative stereotypes people often use regarding Thailand. 555. I am surprised you didn't mention food. People say - sum tam is for the poor My friends - green papaya salad is a unique blend of flavours and textures - we are integrated. Just caught me as funny.
  6. I knew somebody would come along. Yes from the person (outsider) integrating into Thai society, one can certainly feel as though they have integrated. I live pretty much here as I do in Canada. Work, drive kid to school, parent teacher days, parties with the neighbors, work my garden, but I am, and always will be an outsider in the eyes of everyone including family. I do agree simply living here normally within the community is a correct statement. That is in no way being integrated within a society. Had the OP question been - Do you simply live here in Thailand accepting all the restrictions placed upon all Non-Thai people as being acceptable for you? Then yes. You won't agree, I don't really care, Thai society will never allow you to become an equal member of their society. Thus you can not integrated into Thai society. It will always be one sided. Like marriage. One person says I do and believes they are married. But if the other person says I do but does not believe the words they say, or mean it, are you married? On paper, yes. In reality, no. Such is Thailand. I like living here. Love my lifestyle. Love my family & friends. I have a good life here. But would never, ever let my guard down believing I am one of them.
  7. As mentioned by others. Thai people do not want to "integrate' with anyone. Most don't know what the word means. Same as Japan, South & North Korea, U.S.A., France, and many others. So there is no integration into Thai society. I don't care if you get PR, Thai passport, Yellow Book, Thai ID card, drivers license, if you ain't Thai you will never be allowed to integrate into Thai society. Just look at all the comments on the TikTok guy recently talking about quitting the UK and moving to Thailand. Many comments about his British name and look(believe he was of Arab decent born in London) meaning he would never be British because he didn't look British. So your poll is meaningless. Not saying Thai people Don't tolerate non-Thais, you just will never be one. And to those that will comment that you speak, read ,and write Thai, all your friends are Thai, you have a Thai spouse & children, you, yourself are not Thai and all of these people know it and accept it. But you will never be integrated as this would mean you have been accepted, or combined, with Thai society. This will never be allowed to happen.
  8. Not sure how long you have been in Thailand, but I'M shocked your shocked at this behavior. There are two types, in my opinion, of people here in Thailand. Those that are in general nice. They are nice people, treat others with respect, treat animals humanely, are generally productive members if society. The second group are just cruel people. I have seen some of the cruelest behavior towards animals only in Thailand (or SEA in general). Burning, starving, beating, even other perverse actions, carried out by people on animals. Their actions unfortunately are not confined to animals either. Welcome to Thailand!
  9. I agree to some degree. Big cities. Vancouver is horrible. Calgary it seems some areas of the city are under siege. Edmonton same. That being said for anyone working with an ok salary things can be good. My family love Canada. Go the PR route allows Thai's to work, provincial healthcare, etc. We split our incomes, half stay in Canada, send the rest to Thailand for retirement in 8 or 10 years. In Thailand I can see a Doctor anytime I need. Canada not so much. Schools in Canada are better. Earning potential in Canada, better. Quality of life, better in Canada. Weather, better in Canada, but we love to ski, snowmobile, swim, wakeboarding, hiking, etc. Still I enjoy my time when in Thailand.
  10. After reading some of the comments regarding his name being British, got me thinking. I assume people are referencing that he is not white. So I was thinking what is the racial make up the UK. Surprise it is something like 83% white. This really surprised me. Judging by comments I assumed this number would be much smaller. Next group is 7% and I think it was Asian. Really seems there are some major issues with the UK when 83% of the population are ceding control to the other 17%, or so it would seem by many comments on social media.
  11. Well this would have been a good time to use up all those surplus covid testing kit throat/butt cotton swabs. Sure way to see if no hanky/panky was taking place.
  12. Couple of things... Why is she referred to as the former woman Prime Minister? Is Donald Trump the former male President? Realize he grabs them by the p*&sy, not sure that makes him male though. You want change? Look at similar third world countries like Haiti, Sudan, or Myranmar. Otherwise just let her come back to live her life, and move on to next issue of the day, Swiss people.
  13. Firstly, tell the wife you are going to do a pre trip scouting expedition to make sure this Thailand thing is safe! Secondly, find the cheapest hostel you can find, rent a ladyboy or two. Get it out of your system. Thirdly, go back home and tell the wife Thailand is a very scary place perhaps go to Greece. After your pre trip scouting expedition, of course. Repeat, and try the Philippines next.
  14. Publicity. He probably has a fikfok page and is just another way of driving traffic, which it has done.
  15. Had enough of the UK has he. Good for nothing Country. I am assuming he has given up his passport then. Stateless? Thai passport? I think he has money from the bank of M&D First National.
  16. Interesting. Mafia - do a study, go back to Bangkok, check things out, investigate, alleged misdoings. Traffic problems - let's get an immediate fix on this. Not sure why politicians in countries like Thailand (south east Asia actually), Mexico (south America, central America & Caribbean actually), even try to show up. I remember early 70's them talking about cleaning up the government (this was Mexico) dealing with all the drug dealings etc.. 50! Years later nothing! For once I would love (actually respect more) if one of these politicians just said I hear you, I feel your pain, however this is how things are, and will be. These groups are to powerful and wealthy to stop. We will ask that they support a couple of community programs like a football field and donations to the food bank. Thank You for your understanding.
  17. From Canada so we get 30 days anyway upon arrival. Biggest drawbacks will be seat availability. More flights are needed. From West coast of North America would be nice to see more flights via China. Helps keep price down. There is plenty of advertising in Canada for Thai Holidays, so don't think that will be an issue. Lots of students still consider Thailand in the top three places to go. USA & Mexico are the other two. Europe the past two years has flatlined it seems. So little of the negative news seems to filter down to the everyday traveller. Will numbers bounce back? I think so. People will always consider it a popular destination. Young kids will always consider it an exciting and inexpensive option. So I'm optimistic.
  18. Young people have money, either from parents or working. Not sure where this idea comes from. 50 years ago "young people" didn't have money, so kids today don't as well? I make good money working back in Canada, my kid does ok. But next to my Thai neighbours I am like the hobo on the street corner begging for money. This is rural NE Thailand as well.
  19. 55,000 thousand people trying to get to a concert in Bangkok by TukTuk. Lek Loso played up near my area a week or so ago. Gridlock for 2 days. The back alley getting to the venue was only wide enough for one vehicle at a time. Unfortunately people had set up a food cart and pure chaos. Luckily people did not go hungry, and as a bonus they missed the concert.
  20. With the current state of US politics, I would hide out here as well, much safer.
  21. I am always fascinated by certain Nationalities who seem to believe they can just travel to a country and set up shop. Seems people from Russia, India, China, gather up blocks of people and take over regions of certain countries. Rules be damned. You don't see thousands of Canadians setting up shop selling Maple Syrup or Poutine. Or those pesky Mexicans with their tomale stands.
  22. I am sure the USA would not want to be the country that someone of Royalty or of a Political family were harmed, or killed in. Much like if a member of Trumps family travel to go hunting in S. Africa, or were to travel to Italy etc. This is what governments of Democratic (and maybe not so democratic) do. They offer and provide protection to heads of states, royalty, and other associated VIP's. At tax payer expense.
  23. Never gonna happen. His followers will go down with the ship. So to speak. Envious the DNC is, I am sure anyone would love to have that loyal of a following. I can not remember a time in History, other than Europe 1930's, that people were so enthralled by a politician. Fortunately they only account for about 30% of the total population, otherwise there would be Stormy seas a-head (see how I used..anyway).
  24. Gotta love the Don. He has changed the way guilty people deal with court proceedings forever. Asking the judge to dismiss the key principals of his own trial. Like a bank robber telling the judge the 14 people in the bank on the day of the robbery disliked me so they can not testify. If only Nixon could have seen this and used the same reasoning. Or Clinton! Although him stating he did not have sexual relations with that person is pretty close. Imagine old Tricky Dicky - swaggering and all, decrying - fake news people that Access Waterhouse tape was just locker room talk. Fools, all of them, for playing by the rules. There will be History pre Trump, and the History of the USA post Trump. Wish I could live long enough to see what is written about him 50 years from now. Shan't be good me thinks.
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