Comments on: Thailand in the news Week Ending 11/07/09

By: Hostel Booking

Hostel Booking — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:12:26 +0000

Having spent a lot of time travelling and living in Thailand I am fully aware of the problems with a certain ex-prime minister but would rather comment on the wonderful story about the monkey and the dog than about issues that seem to have been going on forever. I love visiting temples and am always pleasantly surprised by what I see there so it comes as no shock to discover a dog has adopted a baby monkey. As the writer states aren’t we supposed to be smarter than dogs…..? .-= Hostel Booking´s last blog ..The Land of Shenendoah =-.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:27:37 +0000

And that’s why it is so nice to be out here.

Sure, we get the news. But it is mostly skimmed off the top. Not the local, daily and very intimate details.

So Maggie, Tony, Obama… look better from afar.

And if not, squinting is always an option.
.-= Catherine´s last blog ..L-Lingo: Learn Thai Online for Free =-.

By: Talen

Talen — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:09:09 +0000

That’s not a post, Cat, that is every Americans reality!

By: Catherine

Catherine — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:01:21 +0000

Comparing monkeys and politicians... now wouldn't that make a great post? .-= Catherine´s last blog ..L-Lingo: Learn Thai Online for Free =-.

By: Talen

Talen — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:29:58 +0000

Agreed Cat…I much prefer the company of monkeys over politicians anyway.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:15:37 +0000

Talen, Fair enough.

Pssst… Years ago I would spend hours discussing politics online. No longer.

Because even though politicians and monkeys are equally disliked by me, I’d rather spend a short time throwing cheap shots at nasty monkeys, than sleepless nights going ’round and ’round equally nasty issues.

Politics, religion, and Mac/PC… at least I’ve learned something over the years
.-= Catherine´s last blog ..L-Lingo: Learn Thai Online for Free =-.

By: Talen

Talen — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00:14 +0000

Martyn, I fear that dour look on Thaksin’s face may be the new look of Thailand soon if he continues on this path. Already the PAD are asking the government to take back the land around Preah Vear from Cambodia by force if necessary.

I have to agree that Chiang Mai might not have been the best choice to help out but it is a start I guess.

Thanks for the kind words…

By: Talen

Talen — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:57:23 +0000

While I do think Carter is very intelligent his presidency was a mess and he was a very ineffectual leader. Even today his political motivations draw bad press.

His humanitarian efforts are what he will be best remembered for.

By: Martyn

Martyn — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:40:00 +0000

That is one grim looking Mr Shinawatra in the top photo. If the story is true then the look could become a permanent one.

Mr Carter is off to make houses in Chiang Mai. There will be plenty of peanuts for him to chew on as he reflects on the massive task ahead for Habitat for Humanity. It’s a great cause but maybe sprucing up some of the smaller towns would be a good start.

The monkey on the mutt, I love this one and you summed up mankind with your finishing statement.

Another good review and in my opinion the best so far. A big well done to the news editor.
.-= Martyn´s last blog ..Wang Pho Elephant Camp =-.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:31:29 +0000

‘This begs the question…If a dog and a monkey can become friends and help one another out why is it that human beings who are of the same species often find it difficult to do the same?’

Good question. And I guess it does not help that I dislike monkeys…

At the time I thought Jimmy Carter was weak. But after I compared him to other presidents, he came across as being quite smart (but having more than his share of bad luck).
.-= Catherine´s last blog ..L-Lingo: Learn Thai Online for Free =-.