What would you Do ?

[rufusredtail]

Hello all , my question to you all , from those that have lived in Thailand for some time and come from another country, if you could change any 1 custom ,belief, laws, anything at all , what would you change for the better of Thailand.   

[Prakhonchai Nick]

For the better of Thailand and it's people the list is endless!

[Admin]

If you want to CHANGE something don't come to live in Thailand.
You are a foreigner here and need to adjust to the rules of the country and their culture.
If you like it and can do it. Welcome.

[Prakhonchai Nick]

Admin - Rufus Redtail asked what would be good for Thailand - not for us! I agree with you regarding foreigners living here (in the main at least!) But there are many improvements that could be made that would better the life for the Thais

[Admin]

Admin - Rufus Redtail asked what would be good for Thailand - not for us! I agree with you regarding foreigners living here (in the main at least!) But there are many improvements that could be made that would better the life for the Thais

OK, my point was that we have no right to tell Thais how and what to improve, we are not citizens here and have no rights to judge the hosting country.
The question for itself is not correct, not interesting and the answers will probably be inappropriate (same in the other topic that has been deleted, same OP by the way....).
What's wrong? start again with this saga, corruption, prostitution, drugs, crime, theft, etc etc etc...

OK. now learn how to live with it.

[Vombatus]

If things don't change, the wheel would still be square.

Somebody had to say to the Neanderthal "Why don't you try making that round and see if it goes any better".

I think we have every right to contribute to the Thai's development. The secret is not in 'telling' them what to do, but encouraging them to consider an alternative - if they embrace an idea - fine. If they discard an idea - fine.

[rufusredtail]

i really dont want to upset admin , i dont live in thailand , its only a question , you can answer how ever , its not for all the bad things to come out , may be some good things to do . 

[SEABY]

even if you could you would not be allowed so as said before if not happy here go where you come from it will I am sure be no better. At least here we have some freedom and flexibility.

[den Buut]

even if you could you would not be allowed so as said before if not happy here go where you come from it will I am sure be no better. At least here we have some freedom and flexibility.

WOW, nice sentence 

[dundeemk6]

One thing that would be very good for the farangcommunity and eventually also very beneficial for the thai community would be the right to do some work here without the need of a workpermit. For instance to run a small pub and/or restaurant, so thai people could see how the foreingers work and how the foreign customers like to be served and adressed to, so they can copy it the proper way.

[Vombatus]

Admin - Rufus Redtail asked what would be good for Thailand - not for us! I agree with you regarding foreigners living here (in the main at least!) But there are many improvements that could be made that would better the life for the Thais

OK, my point was that we have no right to tell Thais how and what to improve, we are not citizens here and have no rights to judge the hosting country.
The question for itself is not correct, not interesting and the answers will probably be inappropriate (same in the other topic that has been deleted, same OP by the way....).
What's wrong? start again with this saga, corruption, prostitution, drugs, crime, theft, etc etc etc...

OK. now learn how to live with it.

First, I accept that we, as paying guests, have to learn to live the good, the bad and the ugly. This is true of Thailand - and any other country in the world.

The OP was looking for suggested changes that would benefit Thailand. The danger is that we look at that from a Western perspective i.e. what WE would like to see changed that would benefit Farangs. If we look at the question from the angle of changes that would benefit THAIS, we are less likely to fall in the trap of being critical.

Road safety is one of the big ones for me. Thais would surely benefit from better road safety that results from better training, education and adhering to traffic laws. Just one example - persistently driving in the outside line. It is already an offence to do this but it does not stop many Thais from poodling along in the outside lane. Perhaps  penalties should be greater or, at least, rigidly enforced to act as a deterrent. Better driver training and ongoing education would help to reinforce the message.

[Prakhonchai Nick]

Over the years Thailand had introduced many laws, most copied from English law. Traffic law is only spasmodically enforced, and with such paltry fines, practically nobody obeys them. There are laws against gambling, which if enforced would ensure a better lifestyle for all families that have one or more gambler in their midst.

[Jamaw]

Road Safety will always be limited in Thailand because it has not signed up to the UN/WHO directives which allows external foreign companies to monitor and audit. It also does not adhere to internationally recognised standards (UN/WHO) as an example anyone who dies within 30 days of an RTA is recognised as an RTA death but Thailand does not accept this (one of the very few countries in the world) and only records deaths within 24 hours!

The successful formula for Road Safety was devised in the UK, the world leader in Road Safety (along with Scandanavia, Germany and Holland), the formula being the 3 'E's, Education, Engineering and Enforcement. All 3 must work in balance constructively with each other, any imbalance in it's inefective!

You will note Thailand is not in the league as it failed to adhere! Cambodia is...next to the USA!


he rate of road deaths per 100,000 population is a means of comparing road death levels among countries by taking into account their different sizes in population. It is also a measure of the public health risk associated with road trauma.
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........Rate
01 -- 3.8 - UK
02 -- 3.9 - Sweden
03 -- 3.9 - Netherlands
04 -- 4.2 - Israel
05 -- 4.4 - Norway
06 -- 4.5 - Switzerland
07 -- 4.5 - Japan
08 -- 5.1 - Germany
09 -- 5.3 - Iceland
10 -- 5.3 - Finland
11 -- 5.4 - Ireland
12 -- 5.5 - Denmark
13 -- 5.9 - Spain
14 -- 6.3 - Canada*
15 -- 6.8 - France*
16 -- 6.9 - Australia
17 -- 7.2 - Luxemburg*
18 -- 7.6 - Austria
19 -- 7.9 - Italy*
20 -- 7.9 - Portugal
21 -- 8.2 - Hungary
22 -- 8.4 - Slovenia
23 -- 8.6 - Czech Republic
24 -- 8.9 - Belgium*
25 -- 8.9 - New Zealand
26- 11.0 - Lithuania*
27- 12.0 - Poland
28- 12.0 - Korea*
29- 12.1 - USA
30- 12.6 - Cambodia*
31- 13.8 - Greece**
32- 18.4 - Argentina
33- 23.8 - Malaysia

[Prakhonchai Nick]

Signing up to anything, will not change the stupid driving habits of most Thais. Laws MUST be enforced, and where safety of others is concerned  punishment MUST be harsh. Forget 200 and 300bt fines. Add a couple of noughts!

[SEABY]

I don't know about that as you can find two in the bush easy enough