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fred110

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In Topic: Man Held In Poisoning Deaths Of Four: Thailand

2012-04-18 09:04:28

Tanlic, on 2012-04-18 08:53:15, said:

Police officer said: He's hanging about for the trial but may not have a lot to say

Good enough for the rat

Not good. Now he can't name the gang leader who hired him. Very convenient 'suicide'.

In Topic: Food At Bus Terminals, Train Stations Found Below Safety Standards: Thailand

2012-04-11 15:26:38

geriatrickid, on 2012-04-11 09:17:35, said:

jonclark, on 2012-04-11 07:59:04, said:

Thai at Heart, on 2012-04-11 07:23:21, said:

Which would prompt the most obvious question, was there any soap in the toilets?

Very well spotted!!!

No need for soap. Everyone knows that you use the left hand to wipe your bum, and you eat with the right hand. Sheeesh.

The cooks use both hands! Whatever doesn't kill you just makes you stronger.

In Topic: Thailand Really Likes Old Western Guys

2012-04-08 12:23:27

kerryk, on 2012-04-06 11:27:19, said:

aussiebebe, on 2012-04-06 11:12:03, said:

Aren't grandparents cherished and loved by their children and grandchildren in any country or culture the world over? What's the point of this thread?
As for acceptance, if you're bankrolling everyone's happiness, of course they'll love you; take a gander at photos of President Bush hugging,kissing and holding hands with Saudi leaders - that too is universal.

You missed the point. You are not an old guy I take it.

No, it's not the same. In the West you are a grampa at 40. It's the youth culture. Families don't go to concerts together. Families don't go out dancing on a Friday night together.

It is not a matter of bankrolling everyone's happiness. Sometimes I pay but if we go out with a more senior more important person he pays.

Age was once upon a time respected in the West. If you are old you realize this. It still is in most parts of Thailand not Bangkok or Phuket.

So there are a number of things going for the old guy here. One is Thailand is still culturally 100 years behind the West in some things, respect of age being one of them and the Asian respect for ancestors thing.

Add that to the Asian religion stuff about old guys and it's a trifecta.

You're generalizing. When I go to the US we all go to the American Legion on Fridays, dinner, live band, pool, etc. My mom is 80, cousins bring their babies. You need to go to the 'hinterland'.

In Topic: Chakri Day, Public Holiday In Thailand

2012-04-06 15:36:59

tigermonkey, on 2012-04-06 12:55:33, said:

eagleflyinghigh, on 2012-04-06 11:22:06, said:

Thank you for this nice short recapitulation which shows clearly that the Chakri dynasty was born by acclamation of the people and at that time quite revolutionary by its pragmatism. The Thais were ahead 7 years to the French revolution 1789 which is certainly interesting.

The descendants of "Chakri", many of them outstanding personalities, continued with wisdom and dedication to lead Thailand towards a modern democracy. It is certainly not their fault if Thai people lack the maturity to take these opportunities. Thailand without them would be even a bigger mess.

I am not sure why we need a "recapitulation" -- I am not even sure what was the original capitulation that you refer to -- just who was it that surrendered to whom ? when and why ?

However, it is an excellent precis of the official Chakri Dynasty history as regurgitated and taught for memorization in all Thai schools. Any negative comment regarding the veracity of this history could, of course, result in lese majeste charges against the writer.

recapitulation
[ree-kuh-pich-uh-ley-shuhn] Example Sentences Origin

re·ca·pit·u·la·tion
[ree-kuh-pich-uh-ley-shuhn] recapitulating or the state of being recapitulated.
2.
a brief review or summary, as of a speech.

In Topic: Viktor Bout Sentenced To 25 Years

2012-04-06 15:30:54

pacovl46, on 2012-04-06 11:52:00, said:

Ulysses G., on 2012-04-06 08:39:53, said:

Only 25 years after all the people who have been murdered with illegal weapons that he sold?

Are you kidding me??? This guy has sold weapons for the U.S where the U.S couldn't be seen selling weapons to certain countries. He's been in business with them all along, and now they crucify him for whatever reason! Besides how many people are killed by American soldiers on a daily basis all over the world in the name of OIL!!! The American government has killed more people than any other nation on this planet!!!

No, I think Germany, Russia, China are ahead by millions.

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