Letter to PM Yingluck Re: Updating Laws Affecting Foreigners

[hhfarang]

I wonder what the chances are of this guy getting these laws changed...

Open Letter to PM Yingluck Re: Updating Laws Affecting Foreigners

http://pattaya-times.com/a7601-open-let ... drew-noyes

[buksida]

Dream on, Thaksin's last government was the one that drafted in a raft of clampdowns and enforcements on these prehistoric, draconian laws, why does this dude think this incarnation of his governance is going to be any better.

[Spitfire]

Afraid Buksida is right, not a chance in hell. Perhaps a good start would be to not appoint a publically self-admitted racsist as head of the Interior Ministry.

[icebear]

Keep the dream alive. 18 yrs here and still hoping.........

[Takiap]

Personally I can't see her even reading the letter, but then again, stranger things have happened in Thailand. I think many expats are under the impression that all Thais love us, but not all of them do. In fact, there are some who cannot stand us. I've now had two encounters with ordinary Thais who have made it absolutely clear that they do not like westerners. Saying that, both were stuck up cows from Bangkok, and both were still only in their twenties. The first time I ran into this, I simply laughed, but the second time, which happened at the floating market last week, I let rip, and my only regret is that I can't speak much Thai, because although she could speak a bit of English, I'm sure I could have torn her apart a bit more if my Thai was better than it is.


Anyway.........


I must admit, it would be nice if they relaxed the laws a bit, and especially for those of us who have Thai family here. I mean, after 11 years of marriage, and three kids later, you're hardly in it for the sake of a visa, so yes, I do think I'm not being treated fairly. Strange how a country that always preaches about family values is willing to tear a family apart over a little bit of money.

I know, this is Thailand, and it's their laws, but that doesn't mean I have to agree with them.

[Lung Per]

I wonder what the chances are of this guy getting these laws changed...

Open Letter to PM Yingluck Re: Updating Laws Affecting Foreigners

http://pattaya-times.com/a7601-open-let ... drew-noyes

Well, at least somebody is trýing rather than writing negative yap yaps in a forum...

[Spitfire]

Didn't figure you for an optimist LP.....

As for negative 'yap yaps', bit rich really......

[Lung Per]

Didn't figure you for an optimist LP.....

As for negative 'yap yaps', bit rich really......

[TingTongJohn]

Well first she will have to pass it by her brother and it is quite clear he does not like anyone non Thai enless they have money. So if your an expat and do not own a football team your out of luck..(kidding)Partly

I doubt this will have any effect in Thai policy IMHO...

TTJ

[Name Taken]

Personally I can't see her even reading the letter, but then again, stranger things have happened in Thailand. I think many expats are under the impression that all Thais love us, but not all of them do. In fact, there are some who cannot stand us. I've now had two encounters with ordinary Thais who have made it absolutely clear that they do not like westerners. Saying that, both were stuck up cows from Bangkok, and both were still only in their twenties. The first time I ran into this, I simply laughed, but the second time, which happened at the floating market last week, I let rip, and my only regret is that I can't speak much Thai, because although she could speak a bit of English, I'm sure I could have torn her apart a bit more if my Thai was better than it is.

Good for you Takiap! I swear! Thai people think pissing off foreigners is a national sport or something, it's crazy!
I occasionally 'let rip' to.

[Name Taken]

I agree with Takiap. There is absolutely no way that Yingluck will read that letter.