scared dude asked:
A woman was just named PM of Thailand and the next president of both South Korea and Taiwan could both be women (likely to happen in SK). I have no problem with women entering politics in any country but the problem I have is that in all of Asia (except Japan and Indonesia and to an extent China) military service for men is taken very seriously. Men must serve long periods of time (2 years and then years more in reserves) and their service record is scrutinized by voters and employers. Women do not have to serve so I don’t believe they should have the same rights for public office. Also, why should a woman get to be commander in chief of the military (presidential duty) if she has never served in the military while all men do?
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Thailand,
Time 2
Vision asked:
It seems to me that there are many things you can get from expat forums but in the end the expat forums give up their freedom for business and censor just like the Thai forums. If you look at Ajarnforum, Teakdoor, and Thaivisa, you will find that all sensitive posts are deleted and generally people discuss without all the fatcs on politics, religion, or other subjects. The moderators may as well be the gestapo as they quickly erase unthreatening information and warn posters on these sites to shape up. You could say that they are not westerners anymore in a way. They just work for the powers-that-be. In the end, because the truth is censored you could say that the only websites which will give the whole complete truth or at least all that is available are neither expat or Thai websites which censor. So these websites would be based abroad and not catering to expats in Thailand. The Thai government would probably have blocked them already.
How can anyone in Thailand, foreigner or Thai, know the truth if it is censored. Wouldn’t it actually be more likely that you would find the truth about Thailand in another country? I know it sounds strange but otherwise you would have to be working in secrecy in Thailand to get it. Those who use these expat forums really aren’t getting the truth about a lot of things.
What are you thoughts on the forums and finding the truth about things?
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Foreigner,
Truth About
Enlightenme! asked:
I hate to word it that way! I love Thailand a great deal but it seems that they have been stuck in a vicious political cycle (referring to the ongoing protests and PM fiasco) that prevents them from developing to their full potential.
I was there the day of the coup when Thaksin was ousted. Looking back, Thaksin, at least stimulated the economy in the 90’s. These new PM’s, especially Sonthi (the general that took over initially) did not accomplish as much as him. Samak and the new one seem to be pawns of Thaksin, so they do not count.
Another concern I have is this nepotism thing! How could the Thai Govt. let one of his cronies and his own brother-in-law take over. Thaksin really has some far-reaching arms that go deep into the pockets of the Govt.!! This is an issue, imo, that needs to be resolved before Thailand can move forward.
I think it really has potential to be a developed country, but it really needs to rid it’s government of all the major corruption if this is at all possible.
I think in cases like this an organization such as the UN should intervene and make sure the country is moving in the right direction.
I know, I am only a farang! I am no expert in Thai politics or politics for that matter, so this is only my opinion.
What do you think?, Is Thailand going to move forward eventually, or are they destined to be stuck in neutral and watch the world go by?, What do they need to do to become prosperous and move toward becoming a developed country?
It would be nice to hear from some Thais on this.
Thanks.
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Coup,
Fiasco
Thai woman with master degree asked:
Dear friend,
You want to know why Khunying Photdjaman went to see Pa Prem, and what they talked about?
Khunying had a message to be passed on the King of Thailand through Pa Prem. The bargain of Thaksin is:
•As for the hidden shares, he will return ten billions to Thailand and pay penalty. In return, no jail sentence.
•As for other small technical mistakes he will pay compensation to the State, five billion baht.
•As for causing disunity and division among the Thai people, he is very sorry. He was well meant. He will create a Foundation for Peace and Unity in Thailand with five billion baht.
•As for having created heavy concern to the King Himself, he is extremely sorry, promise to wear the yellow shirt all his life, and ask for Royal Pardon. Besides, he will contribute to Royal Projects ten billion baht.
•As for the Thai Rak Thai, he will dissolve it into thin air. He and his former associates will not have any role or activity in politics for five years.
•He loves Thailand and the Thai people. He is home sick. He wants to live in peace, play golf, go shopping from time to time to Paragon and eat khuitiaw in a normal restaurant. He will do normal business, pay takes by the new rules, and visit monks. (Since his wealth has greatly diminished he will not be able to make much merit in thambuns for a few years).
•Briefly: he pays, he gets Royal Pardon, and no jail for him. He promises to be a good boy from now on.
That was the message of Mr. Thaksin to Pa Prem for the King.
Khunying Photdjaman only said she khit thing Thailand very much, was not pleased with Harrods, and did not like English tea. Therefore she hoped to be back soon in Thailand with 100 pieces of luggage and another 100 of small shopping gifts for the new government members, to show their gratitude.
This simple request took only fifteen minutes.
Pa Prem did not say anything, only that he would pass the message to the King.
End of the visit.
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Hidden Shares,
Peace And Unity
