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Teaching methods in Thailand must be reformed. Also the system still doesn't acknowledge English being an important language. In addition, students are not able to question or interrogate their peers, rather than leaning parrot fashion, which may give pupils basic understanding of certain subjects, but does not allow them to expand their minds. With regards to English being taught, I know from personal experience that this is a very frustrating task, since every time you fail a pupil, the head teacher will then overrule the grade with a pass, thus defeating the object of teaching, and subsequently undermines both the teacher and their authority. Therefore, this mindset must be changed, including the 'loosing face' ideology. Finally, and the most important issue, Thailand must only use fully qualified teachers who have passed their degree in teaching, which will raise the standard. Using so-called 'teachers' which are unqualified and have no practical teaching experience will prove to be counterproductive. However, in order to attract such talent, Thailand must adequately accommodate them, and provide incentives to teach.
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A while back the authorities brought in the Dutch (masters of water management), and after they were sent packing. Time after time Thailand ignores advise of those which have proven methods of success. Apparently they are quite able to work things out for themselves, and you of course see the result !
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How do you eradicate corruption when it has existed for 100's if not 1000's of years ? Furthermore, those that have evaded prosecution will continue with this practice until they are caught. Corruption is of course deep-rooted, and it will be difficult to alter the mindset of those who accept that this behavior is justifiable in Thai society. Asking an old dog to do new tricks is almost impossible. Therefore it will take a generation of two to dilute this cancer from within. A good start is with the schools, and at home, and hopefully this teaching of basic principles of working hard, and earning money honestly will start sinking in.
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Not surprised, given foreigners have very little rights. Extortion/trafficking comes in different forms, be it official or not.
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If they lift martial law, then it will be business as usual.
Corruption runs deep in Thailand, and the Army have their work cut out for them before they get anywhere near solving the issues which have prevented the country from forging ahead. Whilst I was somewhat skeptical of the coup, in a strange way it has improved life, and certainly put all those thinking of indulging in such questionable activities on their guard.
Thailand seems not ready for democracy, a word so frequently used by politicians, but not fully understood. True democracy lies within the people themselves, and this can only be achieved if everyone is aligned.
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I could name hundreds of products which are bought in shops with are neither moral or ethical, but they are still for sale in every store in the world. Like chocolate and coffee which many organizations have exposed the real truth on how it's being produced, and yes many are aware that it is perhaps immoral or unethical, but most consumers choose to ignore this, and still buy it anyway.
Of course a lot of the stuff we consume is not necessary, I myself can do without bananas, coffee, tea, chocolate, rice and even pineapple. The world unfortunately has created an artificial need at the expense of others, and this is not about to disappear.
If we are talking about morals, then that will really depend on each and every country. What the west may think is immoral, maybe quite acceptable in another, and visa versa.
Anyway, below is a list of what is produced around the world, warning it makes grim reading.
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/292199-2011tvpra-childlabor2011usdol.html
Now tell me you don't eat or use any of these products in your daily life.
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I could name hundreds of products which are bought in shops with are neither moral or ethical, but they are still for sale in every store in the world. Like chocolate and coffee which many organizations have exposed the real truth on how it's being produced, and yes many are aware that it is perhaps immoral or unethical, but most consumers choose to ignore this, and still buy it anyway.
Of course a lot of the stuff we consume is not necessary, I myself can do without bananas, coffee, tea, chocolate, rice and even pineapple. The world unfortunately has created an artificial need at the expense of others, and this is not about to disappear.
If we are talking about morals, then that will really depend on each and every country. What the west may think is immoral, maybe quite acceptable in another, and visa versa.
Anyway, below is a list of what is produced around the world, warning it makes grim reading.
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/292199-2011tvpra-childlabor2011usdol.html
Now tell me you don't eat or use any of these products in your daily life.
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What Thailand is saying is quite simple, come to Thailand and enjoy yourself sure, but don't meddle in internal affairs. Foreigners are only tolerated up to a point, when they over step their mark, then the authorities will make a very clear statement, as they have in the past with others.
Thailand is still very much a developing country, and most are aware of their teething problems, which will be addressed, but by Thais of course !
Apologist nonsense.
Other countries that purchase Thai products have every right to transparency on how these products are produced.
Well done to Andy Hall in exposing their criminal and unethical business practices.
If want transparency here it is ...
The British Empire was a result of enslaving others, by pillaging, rape, murder, with such impunity that countries, like Africa, and indeed Asia, and many more, are still mopping up the mess the British made today. Other European countries, also played their part in violating human rights, which were so despicable it is hard to image how any one human being could inflict so pain and much suffering on another, like Belgium and the Congo, like the Dutch and their empire, and the the French and the legacy of their colonial past, the Americans and how they tamed the Indians, the Australians and how they almost wiped out the Aborigines.
The injustices of Thailand today pales into complete insignificance when you compare the rest of the world, and what they are doing to promote human rights. The mess in Syria, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Africa, South America, and the list goes on and on. I could do this all day until the cows come home !
So when you take your finger out of your righteous, holier than thou bottom, do your historical homework first, you muppet !
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Thais hate criticism. I don't think there is a people on the planet less able to handle even constructive criticism as the Thais. They are so self obsessed and lacking in the ability to reason that they lash out, much like a scolded child.
These archaic laws are there to prevent criticism of those with power, status and money and are a very useful tool in keeping the status quo for those that continually abuse those privileges.
Just another cultural flaw in the money-worship cult.
As with most countries, but they are allowed to manage their problems on their own terms, and not by foreigners who think they can swan in and start pointing the finger.
Thai culture, since you seemingly do not understand it, is far different than western ideology. I can give you many examples of western countries who flout human rights almost on a daily basis, with the same impunity like Asia, but Thailand does not involve itself with such matters, as it has much bigger fish to fry ATM, like sorting out the mess, which is being handled quite well by the task force empowered to address such issues.
Andy Hall, like most, knew the consequences of such actions could lead to him facing imprisonment. Whilst I understand what he's trying to achieve, it is never-the-less not his place to interfere with internal issues. Many times over foreigners have the impression that they have some bearing on Thailand, unfortunately they do not, and that is clearly echoed in the legislation that exists preventing foreigners from getting foothold in Thailand.
I for one have lived here for over two decades, and have accepted that there are some things that need to be handled by Thais themselves. Let them learn from their own mistakes, and let them solve their problems. It is after all their country, not ours.
Quite so ! But their products are being sent to other countries, who surely have the right to know wether those products are the result of exploited labour or not , and then can make their own choices. Let them get away with it and these greedy people will continue buy their kids Lambourgini's etc., live in palaces with cheap servants. Meanwhile the workers can afford only to live in a shack and drive around on a Honda Click. Most rich Thai's are not even nice people concerning the working class, but just plain greedy with a superiority complex.
Sure, but there are many products that adorn our shelves in stores rights across Europe or indeed the world that are a result of slave-labour, and violations of human rights, and this is well-documented. Does that stop the public from buying them, In most cases not ! The west are perhaps more informed than most Thais, since there is a constant stream of uncensured programs filling our TV screens. Furthermore, we have more rights groups than any other nation. So who gives us the right to start pointing the blame at Thailand in particular, when it is quite clear our own house is not in order. That is like the kettle calling the pot black !
Furthermore, I do not see any Thais swanning into the west, marching to the drum, flying the banner of human rights, dictating to us about what and how we should run our countries, and yet we seemingly think we have the right to dictate to others ?
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Thais hate criticism. I don't think there is a people on the planet less able to handle even constructive criticism as the Thais. They are so self obsessed and lacking in the ability to reason that they lash out, much like a scolded child.
These archaic laws are there to prevent criticism of those with power, status and money and are a very useful tool in keeping the status quo for those that continually abuse those privileges.
Just another cultural flaw in the money-worship cult.
As with most countries, but they are allowed to manage their problems on their own terms, and not by foreigners who think they can swan in and start pointing the finger.
Thai culture, since you seemingly do not understand it, is far different than western ideology. I can give you many examples of western countries who flout human rights almost on a daily basis, with the same impunity like Asia, but Thailand does not involve itself with such matters, as it has much bigger fish to fry ATM, like sorting out the mess, which is being handled quite well by the task force empowered to address such issues.
Andy Hall, like most, knew the consequences of such actions could lead to him facing imprisonment. Whilst I understand what he's trying to achieve, it is never-the-less not his place to interfere with internal issues. Many times over foreigners have the impression that they have some bearing on Thailand, unfortunately they do not, and that is clearly echoed in the legislation that exists preventing foreigners from getting foothold in Thailand.
I for one have lived here for over two decades, and have accepted that there are some things that need to be handled by Thais themselves. Let them learn from their own mistakes, and let them solve their problems. It is after all their country, not ours.
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The only change with regards to visas, is the law that exists is now being enforced. Corrupt officials have bent the rules to gain profit, which thankfully is being slowly stamped out by the task force.
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What Thailand is saying is quite simple, come to Thailand and enjoy yourself sure, but don't meddle in internal affairs. Foreigners are only tolerated up to a point, when they over step their mark, then the authorities will make a very clear statement, as they have in the past with others.
Thailand is still very much a developing country, and most are aware of their teething problems, which will be addressed, but by Thais of course !
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Prices generally are spiraling out of control. If there was a further levy, then this could really effect inflation. As a holiday destination, Thailand is becoming increasingly expensive, and those wishing to visit the kingdom might look elsewhere for a cheaper solution. As for local Thais, then they could demand yet higher wages to compensate for any increase, thus a continuous cycle occurs.
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They had a test run in Phuket with the underpass there, and as you can see the results are outstanding ! A great feat of engineering to create Phuket's first outside swimming pool, made for cars !
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The Junta sounds like the Borg (in Star-Trek), "resistance is futile" !
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since the foreigner is not entitled to any special rights or privileges, if they intend to stay in Thailand. The second one would be buying property, which as most know, gives you virtually no rights in ownership.
FAIL.
And fail in a big way! You need to catch up on laws, and not what your bar-girl intelligence leads you to believe.
You are, as you write, one of the mosts that don't know about buying a home with rights.
Yes ,thanks Doc.I have a home ----and yellow book-----and no bugger can throw me out.
Wrong ! Yellow book is just house registration book for foreigners, to prove that you are at a particular address, it does not give you any special rights. Essentially if the immigration knock at your door, they have the right to revoke your status in Thailand and are not obliged to give a reason, and just deport you. Unless you are a Thai citizen, essentially you have zero rights.
Enlighten your braincells with this link
http://www.thailandlawonline.com/article-older-archive/thai-house-registration-and-resident-book
But thanks for the zero value reply, as useful as fart in a lift !
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The most popular destination is Europe, in particular France and Spain which collectively receive a whopping 140 million tourists. London BTW attracted over 18 million tourists this year, just one city, so i'm not surprised Bangkok lost out. When you compare those figures to Thailand, it's tourism appeal is a mere drop in the ocean. Food for thought wouldn't you say?
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Personally I think more warnings should go out to foreigners wishing to come to Thailand, and the pitfalls that lie ahead.
One in particular is getting married, for which in most cases serves as no particular advantage, since the foreigner is not entitled to any special rights or privileges, if they intend to stay in Thailand. The second one would be buying property, which as most know, gives you virtually no rights in ownership. I agree that you must be streetwise when it comes to Thais, as they will take advantage whenever possible. My advise to you all out there, is sure come to Thailand, but don't take your money with you. Get as much advise as possible, and test the water by putting in your toe first, not the whole foot.
With regards to this Swede, it's quite clear he is perhaps a victim of circumstance, clearly not prepared to deal with the harshness of Thailand, which is a far different cry from his home country, where help is on hand, courtesy of the social welfare that exists. Therefore, I think the authorities should deport him once his visa runs out (if it hasn't already), and insist the Swedish authorities give him a temporary passport. It would be very easy to confirm his citizenship.
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Vote buying will never lead to democracy,and thats a very
big problem in Thailand.it means the side with the most
money wins,
regards Worgeordie
I know many examples of other countries political campaigning, which is principally governed by the amount of money you have, rather than your intellectual prowess. Like the US, which prides itself in the illusion of being democratic.
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Definition of work; "Activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a result" Therefore it is fair to say that in most cases you need a work permit, since your time spent is not within the normal parameters of activities which are interpreted as leisurely or daily chores, like shopping for example.
Those that take the risk of 'working' albeit for free, could be in trouble if they are perceived by the authorities as either a direct threat, or indeed literally interpret the law as they see fit, and thus demand to see a work permit. In my experience, those which have invested a lot in Thailand should determine if such activity is worth the risk, if it meant a possible fine, imprisonment or deportation.
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Of course that works both ways. I'm sure there has been billions of THB pouring out of the country undetected for years, through corrupt bank officials and alike. Perhaps the AMLO should be investigating those institutions as well ?
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The needs of the many, must outweigh the needs of the few.
Martial law however damaging, is a necessary evil, which when appropriate, will be lifted.
Teflon Thailand will bounce back, have patience !
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I can see it now .. Exemption of visa fees European tourists *
*conditions apply
All persons entering the Kingdom must at least 100 years of age, and accompanied by both parents
Visa waiver fee will only be valid on 29th February 2014.
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And it wasn't on the danger list already ? Says a lot about Thailand's contingency plans if there was an outbreak !
Thailand to take serious action against teen pregnancy
in Thailand News
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Sorry, where do you deport 'Thai Knobs' to exactly ?