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World Cultures - General Topic: Prominent Sino-Thais : ethnic Chinese ex PM Samak dies
TT Ruby
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 11:16 am
Replies: 7 47
Peranakan, Eurasian, Diaspora and Cross Cultural Influences Topic: Is the Thai Monarchy Chinese? Past, present, future of Kings
TT Ruby
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 11:15 am
Replies: 3 14
XP12 has posed this question in another thread and I felt it necessary to address this topic under a new thread. XP12 wrote : Do you consider the Thai monarchy "Chinese"? Even less so than the ordinary Thais, the Thai monarchy ought to represent the Thai nationality. Besides there have be...
World Cultures - General Topic: Prominent Sino-Thais : ethnic Chinese ex PM Samak dies
TT Ruby
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 10:22 am
Replies: 7 47
Cuisines and Recipes Topic: Sino-Thai cuisine - Chinese dishes from central Thailand
TT Ruby
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 10:18 am
Replies: 8 25
Thai cuisine has evolved in the last few hundred years from simple boiled fresh vegetables and fish to incorporating rich assortment of spices from the South America, Persia and India. The most sophisticated culinary skills are demanded of chefs preparing royal or palace cuisine. Though the Chinese ...
World Cultures - General Topic: Prominent Sino-Thais : ethnic Chinese ex PM Samak dies
TT Ruby
Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:37 pm
Replies: 7 47
From the above explanation that since there is a large proportion of Thai city folks and prominent businessmen who are of Chinese descent and are more likely to enter politics, it is natural that the number of Thai Prime Ministers who are ethnic Chinese may seem significant. Thaksin's style of gover...
World Cultures - General Topic: Prominent Sino-Thais : ethnic Chinese ex PM Samak dies
TT Ruby
Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:08 pm
Replies: 7 47
In modern Thailand, it is somewhat pointless to identify who is Chinese and try to make political capital out of it. As discussed earlier in other forum topics, Thai Chinese are no longer a distinct ethnic group as they are well assimilated into the mainstream Thai culture. Yes, "orange blossom...
Philosophy, Stories, Experiences Topic: Buddhism Won the Best Religion in the World Award
TT Ruby
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 4:18 am
Replies: 16 76
I wish to extend a warm welcome to the new kid of the block. I also wish we could share the same level of optimism as Budamaxx1952. I have a problem with the term utopia as it suggests the scenario is not realistic. The Abhrahamic religions also promise utopian state and are growing in numbers despi...
Southeast Asia Topic: Cambodia snubs Thai government - making Thaksin adviser
TT Ruby
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:06 am
Replies: 2 8
I sense trouble brewing and sparks flying between neighbours that have seen many border disputes and war zones. Cambodia would benefit from Thaksin's advice and wealth. The wily Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen seem all prepared to disregard ASEAN amity and cooperation. What could Thailand do with C...
General : The World and Foreign Policy Topic: Lee Kuan Yew interviewed by Charlie Rose on new world order
TT Ruby
Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:57 am
Replies: 8 53
Lee Kuan Yew who has set many world records, has outlived many great leaders. He therefore has the experience in the breadth of issues, leadership and the depth of understanding. Despite many critics of his authoritarian and non-democratic style, his views are sought by world leaders and academics a...
Southeast Asia Topic: Thailand - tussle and war of words continue in books
TT Ruby
Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:44 am
Replies: 2 5
Mr Abhisit is a good communicator and his words flow smoothly. Reading both books, one can feel Mr Abhisit's good intentions and his unwavering stand on principles. What they lack, however, especially when compared with Thaksin's presentation, are concrete examples and ideas, which again underline ...
Social Issues Topic: Social divide - acceptable fact & part of development? - LKY
TT Ruby
Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 12:38 pm
Replies: 14 59
The best way to forestall the rise of dictatorship, authoritarianism and dynastic rule is to set limits on the term of elected offices. American Presidents are restricted to two terms. Too long a time if US citizens vote for an incompetent president. Candidates campagning for the election would make...
Southeast Asia Topic: Thailand's fragile democracy - loved & hated political army
TT Ruby
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 5:12 am
Replies: 1 3
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, 45, has imposed the Internal Security Act in the capital to assure that the protest will not turn into a street brawl over the weekend or while he is attending the United Nations General Assembly next week. ... Because of the groundswell of anti-Thaksin sentiments ...
Southeast Asia Topic: Thailand's fragile democracy - loved & hated political army
TT Ruby
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 5:02 am
Replies: 1 3
In an undeveloped democratic system where majority of the people are uneducated and have only care for their narrow interests, traditional politicians buy their way to office. There's no predominant force after strongman Thaksin's ouster who could keep the contenders out of mischief from the positiv...
Philosophy, Stories, Experiences Topic: Buddhism Won the Best Religion in the World Award
TT Ruby
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:28 pm
Replies: 16 76
I'm sure we know what are the pros and cons of having organised religion. We can't deny that religions play an important role in many but danger lurks if they get too powerful. It is nice if we can all assume that every religion preaches to do good. But you only need to look at history and understan...
Southeast Asia Topic: NMP Viswa Sadasivan whacked for airy ideals of Singaporeans
TT Ruby
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:16 pm
Replies: 3 26
Don't mess around with the old man. He still has considerable power to censure whoever crosses the line. In the area of political freedom, the PAP and Lee family have a low threshold for criticisms. LKY must have forgotten he was an idealist to begin with or else how would he have dreamed of all the...
Southeast Asia Topic: Mourning Corazon Aquino : demise of Philippine icon
TT Ruby
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 7:35 am
Replies: 3 16
The Philippines was the fruit and rice basket of the Asia in the 1950s but had gradually turned into the worst basket case within a short time due to government mismanagement. It is so wrong to recognise the unequal Philippine society as having a democratic system of government. Tertiary educated Fi...
Global Concerns Topic: Britain exports hazardous wastes to other countries!!
TT Ruby
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 6:56 am
Replies: 1 7
"Do not do unto others what you would not have them do to you". In this case, the Third World countries are trying to make ends meet and are accused of polluting the environment. Reports of the advanced countries consuming the bulk of the earth's resources and damaging the environment are ...
East Asia Topic: What do violent Uighurs in Xinjiang really want?
TT Ruby
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 6:48 am
Replies: 12 42
Who is making use of who? Dalai Lama and Rebiya Kadeer are exploited to earn their keeps. The foolhardy western audience has been hoodwinked into believing the stories manufactured by the Dalai Lama and WUC. They are all lost sheep who have been misled. The only gainers are the manipulators of the a...
Southeast Asia Topic: WMD in Burma : nuclear sceptics vs alarmists
TT Ruby
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:50 am
Replies: 4 36
Where would isolated Burma turn to for help but Russia and North Korea. The hard headed Burmese junta would be silly to follow Saddam's trick of calling Bush's bluff to intervene. I fear for the safety of peoples in Burma and the neighbouring countries if these suspicions lead to instability in the ...
Business, Economics, Money and Macro issues Topic: Singapore central bank suffers net loss of over 6 Bn USD
TT Ruby
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:39 am
Replies: 5 28
Meddy , an outside observer could tell clearly that Goodyear was being tested and found to be a good candidate to take the blame for bungled investments on the eve of the financial crisis and thereafter. When things are looking up, he is no longer needed. Moreover, there could be differences in the...
East Asia Topic: What do violent Uighurs in Xinjiang really want?
TT Ruby
Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 1:41 am
Replies: 12 42
This was posted in another thread and I thought of sharing it here too. Thanks for the educational exchange which helps to clear up a few questions. Xinjiang separatists were responsible for bombings in Xinjiang and Beijing in the 1990s - they are not much different from Al Qaeda in belief to kill i...
Peranakan, Eurasian, Diaspora and Cross Cultural Influences Topic: New single woman's aspiration for Amerasian / Eurasian baby
TT Ruby
Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 1:21 am
Replies: 1 23
Hot Chilly, how prevalent is this in Singapore?
East Asia Topic: Who is Rebiya Kadeer - heroine, separatist, liar, crook
TT Ruby
Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:34 am
Replies: 19 161
Xinjiang governor Nur Bekri accused the WUC led by Rebiya Kadee r - a former businesswoman now living in the United States - of fomenting the violence via telephone and the Internet. "Rebiya had phone conversations with people in China on July 5 2009. Do not click on the following ink if you ar...
East Asia Topic: What do violent Uighurs in Xinjiang really want?
TT Ruby
Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:49 pm
Replies: 12 42
After following the posts in various forums for a while, I'm still fuzzy over what the Uighur rioters really want out of their violent struggle. A restive environment will not help to improve their economic plight ie if this is really the main grouse. Killing innocent people by ethnic or occupationa...
Household Income, Employment, Plans Topic: Singaporeans should retire in Johor
TT Ruby
Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 1:45 pm
Replies: 1 4
I have met people from developed countries choosing Thailand as their retirement abode. Thailand is also well known for its medical tourism - getting lasik, cataract and cosmetic surgery for less than half of the fees charged in their home countries. Some older generation retirees are finding a quie...
General : The World and Foreign Policy Topic: Hardliners' plot backfire - wither breaking point of junta
TT Ruby
Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 1:35 pm
Replies: 5 15
Sanctions do not seem to have much impact on the junta. It purpose is mainly psychological. In fact, the average Burmese must tighten their belts and prepare for more hardship if more sanctions are imposed on the military junta. Perhaps more sanctions would cause widespread starvation and hardship a...
Cuisines and Recipes Topic: Thai Crispy Catfish Mango Salad : yum pla dook foo
TT Ruby
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 7:12 am
Replies: 1 25
This is a traditional Thai fine dining dish. You may be able to find them in good eateries where the chefs who don't mind taking the trouble to show off their talents and skills. Outside Asia, having this dish on the menu puts the restaurant a grade above the typical curry and stir fries seen on men...
Cuisines and Recipes Topic: Strawberries : best sweet tasting strawberries you've tasted
TT Ruby
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 7:09 am
Replies: 1 21
Thai strawberries : The Royal Project Foundation has experimented with nearly 100 species resulting in Prarachathan (Royally-Granted) varieties for strawberry farms in Ban Bo Kaew, in Chiang Mai's Samoeng district, which now becomes the main strawberry-growing source. The Doi Kham Food Products Com...
Southeast Asia Topic: Uprisings in Thailand must stop or else nation will break up
TT Ruby
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 1:20 am
Replies: 4 23
World Cultures - General Topic: Songkran : Thai New Year
TT Ruby
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 1:18 am
Replies: 0 8
Also called water festival, the meaning of Songkran is profound and can be adapted to modern Thailand and other mainland Southeast Asian countries that celebrate the new year. It is a time for reflection, not having fun and ignoring safety of yourself and others. Changing the national mood[/b ]Publi...
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