nickjam

The first school I worked at in Bangkok had close links with a certain deposed PM. There was a picture of him in the library walking through a market in which every stall was peddling fake watches. I'm sure there are similar pics of other former PMs and high ranking officials glad-handing the locals and ignoring the fact that they are flaunting copyright laws and selling counterfeit goods. It's just not an issue here...until a foreigner points it out. Love this gaga story and the hysterical reaction which only makes them look sillier. Get over yourself (certain) people of Thailand, you're shady and flaunt laws and that's what you are known and loved for!

Wow, there's some pretty nasty people in this world (including on Thaivisa). What a horrible story, loss of face in this country can turn deadly quickly. I'll think twice about shaking my head in disapproval after nearly being mowed down on my motorcycle in Chiang Rai tomorrow.

Sheryl, on 2012-05-21 12:26:53, said:

Hey thanks for the advice. Yeah its a bit of dilemma with regards the grenade packaging. I agree and I wouldn't normally tamper with it but I think its likely to draw attention. Might just do the Erase.

pastitche, on 2012-05-16 20:36:28, said:

I completely agree with your comment. As a foreigner I have no power to influence any decisions and my opinions would no doubt be dismissed by the majority of Thais. This is therefore, as you say, merely venting and ultimately pointless. I cannot suggest one honest reliable person in this country that could form a meaningful opposition to this current arrogant, greedy power crazed mob. I only hope that educated Thais read these forums, see different points of views and in the long term (very long term) begin to question those in power and expect higher standards from the leaders that they voted in. With quality education and an exposure to opinions that challenge powerful people who seem to have little regard for the people that gave them this power, this may slowly change perceptions, create a bit of anger and purpose that will eventually steer this wonderful country in a more positive direction.

p.s. All forums on all subjects are sort of pointless, but we all like to give our opinions!!!

theblether, on 2012-03-25 08:01:09, said:

I agree people should get off her case with regards to her English. They should be focussing on the more important things like her continued absence from parliament, her refusals to debate anything, the mishandling of the tablet procurement and its laughable implementation, the constant mixed messages and backtracking during the floods, the rising costs of goods (no they're not, yes they are, no they're not etc.) comical cabinet reshuffles where people with little to no experience are given positions in the highest office in the land, the continued influence of Brother Number One which she denies and finally the fact that she employs Chalerm. These are the things that should be debated, but then you'll never get a proper answer on any of this, just a smile, silence or some cryptic bullshit.