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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 7:32 am
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mario33
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Originally Posted by jimbo99
But her request for tourists not visit ranks higher in my book than observations that people smile at you alot and seem pleased to see you.
For most of us in the third world, economic survival takes precedance over political freedom. Idolise her for all you want, but in my opinion sacrificing the livelihood of thousands of her countrymen as part of her crusade does not make her a saint.

There is quite a large Burmese community spread across SE Asia. Some are students and many are working as construction workers, cooks, waiters etc I suggest you strike up a conversion if you meet one of them before coming to conclusion on a country you have never visited. People from different parts of the world have very different priorities in life and I hope you will eventually realise that in years to come.

For the time being, you may also wish to avoid Thailand.
Oopps...., Thaksin didnt tell us not to visit Thailand nor did he tell us not to invest in Thailand, so I suppose its ok to visit

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