Our Polices

There was a long holiday last week since it was Songkran Festival. I did not go any where because this festival was a great opportunity that my family and other relatives would come and see each others again. According to this long hiliday, I was impressed by the police's project that help people on this long holidays. The thing that I really want to try when there was a long holiday like this would be the project which is about  taking care of houses of the police in the city. This project is very popular among those who live in the big city including Bangkok and provinces around Bangkok. People in the big city would find this opportunity to go back to their hometown and many of them take this chance to travel. At this point, a lot of robery and crime could be found a lot at this time of year. Here, the police comes up with the projects that people in the city can travel or leave their house safely by being guard or take care by the police in that area. I think that this project is very useful, creative and smart since this problem is one big problem that everyone know and is afraid of. In the past, many people solved this problem by not going out or someone in the family cannot join the trip that he/she has to stay at home in order to watch for the house. Another project that Thai police focus on is called "Drink NOT Drive". Since many people travel during this time of year, some drivers are sleepy and get tired and, even worst, some of them are drunk, a lot of accidents occured. Here, there would be a lot of stop point where the police could check the alcohol level in blood of the drivers and it is a place where drivers can get some rest if they are tired or sleepy. The interesting thing about this project for me is that, in this stop point, there are free coffee available for the drivers! Some people might think it is usual but, for me, it is very impressing. I can see the consideration and care from all the police that want to help all the drivers to stay at the stop point comfortably and get to theie destination safely and happily. They are ot only have to work hard during the holidays but they also try to help and serve their people comfortably and safely. :)

By.. Supharudee Buakeaw 520132018

I want to marry farang????

Getting married a foreigner seems being an ideal marry of many Thai women. There are many women who marry a foreigner are flaunting themselves by owning a big house, luxurious cars and frequently traveling aboard. Those are an ideal life of many Thai women dream of .As Thais are framed with a self-centered society, preoccupied with materialism resulting in Thai women are trying to find any shortcuts to have a better life which getting married “farang” is one of the first choices. Girl from E-san seem to attract most in the eyes of the foreigner. A dark complexion with a friendly smile make E-san girls are popular in the eyes of foreigners.

As, Thais believe in being grateful and respect to their parents. Any children who can comfort or support their parents when they are getting old are regarded as a grateful person. It becomes a fashion in many E-Sarn provinces to export their daughter to marry “farang.” This is the only way that the parents can get a fast financial support that could upgrade their life to become better.
However, does this belief is morally acceptable? Are they having a true happiness? In my opinion, I am appreciate in what many daughters devote themselves to requite parent’s favor but is it worth to risk? Money or materials are not always symbolized “true happiness” but many women consider “economic security” much more than true love. However, how many women are successful in this kind of marry. There are many stories are told about Thai women are deceived to marry and are in difficulties in aboard. Many of them are lured to work hard; some of them are not treated nicely. I know that this is a sensitive issue that there is no right or wrong. However, I think this belief is the way of thought that can gradually destroy the value of Thai woman in the eyes of foreigners.
If you still have more time in reading please take a look at this link http://weekendamerica.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/04/10/thai/. It is a story written by a son who is trying to understand his father but his basic assumption towards Thai women is rather worrying.
If this belief towards Thai women in the eyes of foreigners is true, who will be responsible for this?

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Phannipha 520132012