BritManToo 44,455 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) 34 minutes ago, CharlieH said: So corruption and nepotism and xenophobia are your "tradition" ? And 'Romance', let's not forget Thailand's most world famous tradition. Where else in the world can a 60+ year old Brit guy find an evening of 'Romance' with an attractive woman in her 20s? Edited April 23, 2020 by BritManToo 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
rumak 7,331 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, BritManToo said: 1 hour ago, VocalNeal said: Depending where you live smoke was here before you arrived. It was in 2009 but mainly only in March. Now it starts in December. I have been in the North since before 1990 . Daughter was born in Chiangrai in 1988 . The weather, and the pollution levels, has changed a lot since then. Seems to be most evident the last 6 years or so. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post jvs 5,648 Posted April 23, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Yinn said: A group of elderly men fighting over stickers and POTY every year. I assume you are one of those! 3 Link to post Share on other sites
transam 49,748 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Just now, Yinn said: Oh, he is back. I am 27. Travel to 5 country already. Have more plan. Last 5 year, how many country you go? Australia reject my visa. They give the visa to sex worker. You say yesterday you come to thailand because your wife divorce you. When you 27, how many country you go already? What do you mean.."Oh, he is back"..Do you have a problem with me posting....? I have been to many more countries than you, years before 27, so back off that one. At 21, I had been to more countries than you have fingers and toes by road, ship and train, a time when you were not even thought of and your family were probably still living in wooden huts. The rest of the world moving on has made it possible for young folk here to do things not possible 50 years back, you should be thankful the west has been giving you employment so you ain't got to wade in a rice paddy. Aus didn't give you a visa because a sex worker got it...........Was she in with you at the interview.... What has my divorce got to do with me coming to LOS, there were a few reasons I decided to come to LOS, so back off that one. too................... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
villagefarang 15,790 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 2 hours ago, tonray said: Shopping at Tops market is a social gathering now ? Oddly enough, it can be. The last two times at Tops we bumped into friends and had a brief visit, mumbling behind our masks. Actually I was referencing things like the hash, expat club, monthly potluck, book club, singing group, art and dining events, to mention just a few. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
transam 49,748 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 20 minutes ago, Yinn said: And you choose to live here. Because it wonderful. More sunshine than U.K. As usual, you cannot answer a simple question, why, because you have no answer.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mr mr 5,647 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 so many burns in this thread. yet so oblivious. entertainment at it's finest during this awesome time. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post CharlieH 28,689 Posted April 23, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2020 Debate, discuss , have your opinion and your say etc but PLEASE do not make your remarks personal ! The personal life of a member is off limits and should not be "trolled" in any way shape or form. 7) You will respect fellow members and post in a civil manner. No personal attacks, hateful or insulting towards other members, (flaming) Stalking of members on either the forum or via PM will not be allowed. 9) You will not post inflammatory messages on the forum, or attempt to disrupt discussions to upset its participants, or trolling. Trolling can be defined as the act of purposefully antagonizing other people on the internet by posting controversial, inflammatory, irrelevant or off-topic messages with the primary intent of provoking other users into an emotional response or to generally disrupt normal on-topic discussion. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jvs 5,648 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 More and more often i start to respond to some reaction and when i am done typing i just do not post it. The reason?I think why bother but sometimes i just can not ignore things. Almost like in real life when we go to a party or just go out. You are surprised what you see is going on when you are the only one sober and the rest of the people is getting drunk. No need for Thai or Farang bashing as long as you can call a spade a spade. Maybe being here for a few years makes you more cynical but that is probably saying more about me. We all have our vices. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
rumak 7,331 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Just now, mr mr said: so many burns in this thread. yet so oblivious. entertainment at it's finest during this awesome time. 555 yep, the boasters are getting in their subtle boasts, the roasters are , well, just staying in practice, and a few children are having a brawl over in the corner. I am going out to look for some avocados. Should I wear my Versaci jumper with my Armani scarf? Link to post Share on other sites
mr mr 5,647 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 1 minute ago, rumak said: 555 yep, the boasters are getting in their subtle boasts, the roasters are , well, just staying in practice, and a few children are having a brawl over in the corner. I am going out to look for some avocados. Should I wear my Versaci jumper with my Armani scarf? wow is it 8pm already ? my how the time flies. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BritManToo 44,455 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) 42 minutes ago, transam said: Aus didn't give you a visa because a sex worker got it...........Was she in with you at the interview.... What has my divorce got to do with me coming to LOS, there were a few reasons I decided to come to LOS, so back off that one. too................... Where had I been as a Brit by age 27 ............ By age 12 ...... France (x8), Austria, Spain (x6) By age 27 add ...... Italy, Tunisia, Egypt (x5), Israel (x3), Malta (x5), Jordan, USA (x4), Canada (x3), Switzerland I usually managed 2-3 foreign holidays a year when I was younger, fairly normal for most middle class Brits. Waited until I was over 50 for ...... Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines, China, Laos. Except for China no VISAs in advance required on my Brit passport, just arrived at the airport/border and they let you in. How many countries can a person do that with a Thai passport? Edited April 23, 2020 by BritManToo 2 Link to post Share on other sites
SkyFax 660 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 24 minutes ago, transam said: At 21, I had been to more countries than you have fingers and toes by road, ship and train, a time when you were not even thought of and your family were probably still living in wooden huts. The rest of the world moving on has made it possible for young folk here to do things not possible 50 years back, you should be thankful the west has been giving you employment so you ain't got to wade in a rice paddy. Gee -- Smacks of Kipling and "The White Man's Burden" 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post villagefarang 15,790 Posted April 23, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2020 The way I look at it, if someone came into my home uninvited, perhaps even unwelcome, proceeded to put their feet up on the furniture and criticize everything about my home and me personally, but boast they wouldn't mind sleeping with my children...well I wouldn't be very happy with that situation. If you haven't been asked for your criticism or advice then don't expect it to be welcomed with open arms. There are many Thais who understand things need to change in their country and they are trying their best to make a difference but it takes time to change things when incumbent powers refuse to budge. Things don't happen overnight in the West either. I will hope for the best and encourage Thais in their efforts but in the meantime I am focused on adapting to reality instead of howling at the moon. 10 Link to post Share on other sites
rumak 7,331 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Just a little song for our little club, I have nobody in mind 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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