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If I drop 1 baht my girlfriend bends down to get it so quickly it lands on the back of her head - makes it easy for me to pick up.
#5319622 Dropped 1 Baht Coin...Do You Pick It Up?
Posted
on 2012-05-21 16:50:15
#5334102 Pg Poll: Thai English Skills
Posted
on 2012-05-26 18:57:12
I think the Thai language skills of resident expats a far more interesting subject.
#5328052 Patong Beach Road..... Direction Change?
Posted
on 2012-05-24 16:09:58
HongKongPhooey, on 2012-05-24 16:01:54, said:
If you can work out a way to park 2000 cars in the space for 200 cars I'm sure the governor would love to hear it.
A ten storey car-park?
Do I win a prize?
#5329430 Lady Gaga Fans Gush, Critics Blast Fake-Watch Tweet: Bangkok
Posted
on 2012-05-25 06:13:45
LMAO!! Score one for the home team. Great comment. I'm starting to admire Gaga now.
What is worse for Thailand's image is ... all the stuff that happens in Thailand like the sizzling illegal goods trade that has been going on long enough (say the past 2 decades) that it is world renowned. Thank goodness she didn't mention anything about the sex trade or this little country would have been up in arms. They are so overly sensitive here about image. Here's a tip: if you are worried about your image, then CLEAN IT UP.
These comments would tend to come from two kinds of Thai people.
1) the moneyed, English-speaking, partially foreign educated Thais who MUST refuse to believe that Thailand is still in the dark ages so that they can justify their position in what they want to believe is a modern, fair, competitive and open society. They certainly do live in a Thailand completely different form most of the other population.
2) the terribly educated but deeply nationalistic Somchai who probably can't tell you one important recent event about any country outside of Thailand that doesn't involve consumerism. This Somchai is very deeply proud of most anything Thai and seems to find it very difficult to find anything in the Kingdom to criticize.
Actually, no, you are not, and, if you actually knew what most of the world thinks of you, you might REALLY be upset.
Well, it is what it is.
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Many were angered by the singer's remark on Twitter, where she has 24 million followers. Some fans called it offensive, insulting and bad for the Thailand's image.
What is worse for Thailand's image is ... all the stuff that happens in Thailand like the sizzling illegal goods trade that has been going on long enough (say the past 2 decades) that it is world renowned. Thank goodness she didn't mention anything about the sex trade or this little country would have been up in arms. They are so overly sensitive here about image. Here's a tip: if you are worried about your image, then CLEAN IT UP.
These comments would tend to come from two kinds of Thai people.
1) the moneyed, English-speaking, partially foreign educated Thais who MUST refuse to believe that Thailand is still in the dark ages so that they can justify their position in what they want to believe is a modern, fair, competitive and open society. They certainly do live in a Thailand completely different form most of the other population.
2) the terribly educated but deeply nationalistic Somchai who probably can't tell you one important recent event about any country outside of Thailand that doesn't involve consumerism. This Somchai is very deeply proud of most anything Thai and seems to find it very difficult to find anything in the Kingdom to criticize.
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"We are more civilised than you think," tweeted DJ Suharit Siamwalla
Actually, no, you are not, and, if you actually knew what most of the world thinks of you, you might REALLY be upset.
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"She came to our home, but instead of admiring us she insulted us,"
Well, it is what it is.
#5321633 Bangkok-Chiang Mai High Speed Rail Ready By 2018: Transport Ministry
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on 2012-05-22 12:32:33
The Transport Minister has expressed confidence that the first high speed railway connecting Bangkok and Chiang Mai will be ready for service by 2018
#5295274 T.P.T
Posted
on 2012-05-12 22:04:36
They are within their rights, no?
Tip: don't take your potential clients out in Rawai during an election weekend in Rawai..
Tip: don't take your potential clients out in Rawai during an election weekend in Rawai..
#5280167 Alert: North Thailand Warned Of Heavy Rain And Flash Flooding
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on 2012-05-07 14:09:23
This would not have happened 20 years or so ago but massive deforestation has increased the run off so that water (more of it) just gets to lower ground more quickly.
#5272140 Idea Of Prices Rising A Misconception: PM Yingluck
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on 2012-05-04 08:09:33
Reality is each individuals perception of their environment.
So basically she is saying:
Don't believe what you see,
and how much you fit in your gas tank and shopping bag for 1,000 baht,
believe what I tell you...
Oh, and ignore those ministers who don't agree with me,
they will be replaced next month any way.
The mighty and powerful Oz has spoken!!!!
Ignore the squareheaded man behind the curtain too.
So basically she is saying:
Don't believe what you see,
and how much you fit in your gas tank and shopping bag for 1,000 baht,
believe what I tell you...
Oh, and ignore those ministers who don't agree with me,
they will be replaced next month any way.
The mighty and powerful Oz has spoken!!!!
Ignore the squareheaded man behind the curtain too.
#5264532 Thai Air Force Plane Skids Off Bangladesh Runway
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on 2012-05-01 09:24:16
Clearly a failed overtaking maneuver of the other aircraft in the 2nd photo. 
#5253119 Thai Workers 'Unable To Pay Bills' Despite Pay Rise
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on 2012-04-27 07:20:22
This comes as no surprise
IMO Thai people have for a long time lived beyond their means.
For so many Thais as soon as they get their monthly salary at
the beginning of the month they rush of to go shopping or they
go out for meals. Then when the last 7 - 10 days of they either
have no money left for food / water and they spend the last few
days of the month eating mama noodles.
They have no concept of saving and budgets, yet so many have
IPhones and Bloackberry's. Priorities are so out of whack, they
eat and be happy today and they do not think or worry about
tomorrow
IMO Thai people have for a long time lived beyond their means.
For so many Thais as soon as they get their monthly salary at
the beginning of the month they rush of to go shopping or they
go out for meals. Then when the last 7 - 10 days of they either
have no money left for food / water and they spend the last few
days of the month eating mama noodles.
They have no concept of saving and budgets, yet so many have
IPhones and Bloackberry's. Priorities are so out of whack, they
eat and be happy today and they do not think or worry about
tomorrow
#5255804 2 Killed, One Hurt In High-Speed Crash On Bangkok Tollway
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on 2012-04-28 07:50:34
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both vehicles had been travelling at high speed.
Two less idiots to worry about on the roads.
#5195648 Suvarnabhumi Airport Urges Travelers To Check In 3-4 Hours Before Departure
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on 2012-04-06 12:38:46
As usual, the travellers must suffer for their mismanagement and incompetence.
#5192391 Ban On Booze As Emergency Services Brace For Accidents: Songkran Festival
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on 2012-04-05 07:53:51
sfbandung, on 2012-04-05 07:43:22, said:
What's with that weird rule where they can't sell booze between 2 and 5 in the afternoon? What was the logic behind that?
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They were trying to get the police and government officials to go back to work after lunch, instead of drinking all afternoon.
#5184733 Seminar Told Education System's Failing Millions Of Deprived Thai Kids
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on 2012-04-02 10:25:21
Many schools in rural areas lack all essential elements to function such as:
- tables and chairs
- books and shelves
- electricity
- clean drinking water
Yet the Shinawathra government forces them to use tablets which crash when 4GB of storage is exceeded, which need electricity to recharge, which the schools don't have, and which need Internet to communicate, which the whole village doesn't have, not to mention the total lack of adequate software.
Many schools are still suffering from the destruction brought by the flood, nothing is done there.
But of course, providing essential means for schools doesn't make headlines.
- tables and chairs
- books and shelves
- electricity
- clean drinking water
Yet the Shinawathra government forces them to use tablets which crash when 4GB of storage is exceeded, which need electricity to recharge, which the schools don't have, and which need Internet to communicate, which the whole village doesn't have, not to mention the total lack of adequate software.
Many schools are still suffering from the destruction brought by the flood, nothing is done there.
But of course, providing essential means for schools doesn't make headlines.
#5184599 Seminar Told Education System's Failing Millions Of Deprived Thai Kids
Posted
on 2012-04-02 09:41:45
Give them a tablet, that will fix it.
