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Everything is about race in Thailand. You can't just have a story about one person saving another. Sad.
Yup. It's always extremely important in Thailand to point out Thai national, or a non Thai person, as if this has huge importance, especially if the news is simply about man helping another man.
I have lived in several countries, nowhere else is the nationality of crime victim, or a man helping another THE most import aspect of a news story. In Canada the headline would be 'Brave man comes to aid a drowning man, and saves a swimmer from certain death'
It just makes it seem that there is always the issue of Us vs Them, it's almost like non Thai is looked at as an alien from another planet, and not fellow earthling.
Near enough, farang are not treated as equals but as lesser people. Hence why Thailand is for Thai people and no other. (also in the Thai national Anthem)
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No amount of cuts will prevent the slide. EU economy along with it's Euro is losing ground making Thai imports expensive. Tourism already hit by Russia's economy will also take a nosedive (especially next year), when Europeans in particular search for cheaper holidays, prefering to stay in the eurozone instead. China's economy is also slowing down, so the future is certainly not looking too bright for Thailand.
A good start would be to devalue the Thai baht, but I doubt that will happen in the near future, unless things get really bad.
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The party is over for Thailand !
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These immigrants that came to Britain failed to intergrate into mainstream society, admittedly there seems to be no mechanism in place to ensure all foreigners adopt the values of the hosting country. Instead, they are still living a life disclocated from 'British life', and their parents are to blame, and the system which panders to the rights of minorities.
Personally, I believe a constitution should be drafted, where every immigrant would have to subscribe to an oath of allegence to their country, regardless of religion, colour or creed. If they don't, then they have no place in that country, and they should be deported back to their origin. You might have a British passport, but that does not make you British.
Perhaps they could take a leaf out of Thailand's book, since getting a citizenship here is a very hard task. Being born here, does not entitle you to a Thai nationality.
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I've been reading TV for some time now, the prediction of the end of Thai tourism is always on the agenda, but still they come.
The mismanagement and the scams have been around a long time, but still they come.
The Armies in town, but still they come.
Numbers may be down, but still they come.
This is true. It's a bumper year with tourists, and next year will be the same if not more.
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Do you really think that the authorities really listen to tourists or expat papers/websites ?
Do you think they really care ?
I think we all know the answer that one !
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Certainly it sends a clear statement to all, who is exactly in charge.
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Will this be for Thai people only?
Will foreigners have to pay more "because they can afford it"?
Of course, farang always have big money !
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I think they should do their homework ....
Salaries have gone up, aswell as the price of gas/electric/rent and other materials.
Prices are bound to go up, it's called economics !
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They should be, weak currencies means exports will be more expensive, and tourist numbers dropping like flies. Seems that they are putting on a brave face in public, but behind the scenes, perhaps a different story ?
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The problem is that Prayut, the royal establishment and the Bangkok elite, truly believe from the bottom of their hearts that true democracy is only reserved for the rich and powerful. In their eyes the poor should have no say on who rules the country and the US is fully aware of this. The US will ramp up the pressure now, notice the timing of this high level visit?
Problem is the US is very much out of touch with the political situation in Thailand.
Perhaps it would be wiser for the US to first engage brain before opening mouth.
How exactly is the US out of touch?
Are you in touch?
I thought that was plainly obvious .... a country which assumes that everything it black and white, when clearly the situation in Thailand is much more complicated than that, many shades of grey. The coup d'etat is hear to stay for a very valid reason. US yet again is interfering with the internal affairs of the country, by coming out with rather brash statements which are counter-productive. This rhetoric from the US has no value, and perhaps the country should devote more time in concentrating on more pressing issues in terms of addressing it's own internal problems.
By your question, you seem rather out of touch yourself !
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The problem is that Prayut, the royal establishment and the Bangkok elite, truly believe from the bottom of their hearts that true democracy is only reserved for the rich and powerful. In their eyes the poor should have no say on who rules the country and the US is fully aware of this. The US will ramp up the pressure now, notice the timing of this high level visit?
Problem is the US is very much out of touch with the political situation in Thailand.
Perhaps it would be wiser for the US to first engage brain before opening mouth.
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The right decision was made, and hopefully justice will be served as a reminder to all, that nobody is above the law !
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China certainly doesn't worry about human rights, and we buy everything from them down to the kitchen sink.
USA certainly deosn't give a hoot about human rights ... guantanamo bay is a prime example.
Human rights has never been a priority for Thailand. Afterall, when there are so many tourists coming these days, why should they worry about what the west thinks,
when clearly they don't practise what they preach ?
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Many things are cheaper in Europe than in Thailand now. Can somebody explain why this is when tax is only 7% here and in EU approximately 20-25% ?
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The headline should read "6 days of the '365 dangerous days' claim 302 lives and 2,843 injuries" ... and counting
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All these deaths could have been avoided, with the proper education, training, and of course policing of the roads.
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A difficult case to understand for us foreigners and very sad. Obviously no state benefits in Thailand and therefore no cushion.
Most of us Westerners don't appreciate what a privileged existence we live.
Don't be harsh, as most of us will never understand the struggle that your average Thai endures.
Quote: "privileged existence we live", priviledged ? Don't know about you, most of us worked hard for our money and paid decent taxes.
Thais could also have the same, if it wasn't for the corruption !
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Oh dear ! The slippery slope of repression will be the downfall of the country !
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Censorship is comfirmation that a country is still not ready to embrace freedom of speech, and hence will not be taken seriously by those that do. Besides, it is rather futile, you cannot block or control the internet. Most in the international arena are not impressed by the actions of this country, and Thailand is already on a short leash.
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Personally I think ASEAN is a waste of time, it won't pass the initial stress test. Besides, some countries will fair better than others.
Thailand for example has a lot to lose, since most employers want hard-working English-speaking employees, without attitude, and a strong work ethic, something which is apparently lacking in the country. Many I have spoken to want people from the Philippines, as they tick all the boxes.
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That will piss off the police, no doubt they will take their revenge on foreigners during this period.
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The proceeds of which go only into the pockets of the very rich. Hardly doubt the rest of the population would benefit.
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Doubt that will ever happen as freedom of speech particularily in Europe, prevails as a corner-stone of democracy.
Thailand's outdated tech sector casts cloud over economy
in Thailand News
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This is very true, the rich keep on getting richer, and the poor languish in poverty. The internet is however changing all that, and the poor Thais are realising they have been conned by those controlling them. The old way was keeping them dumb, by adopting poor standards in school (if you could afford to go). Then brainwashing them will outdated propaganda, and subjects which are of little use in a modern-day society. One of the reasons why Thais are so ignorant (not their fault of course). But the tide is changing, and people are waking up to the truth, that no longer can they be repressed in the same manner, and inevitably things will change.