Pakistani Refugees
Feb 26th 2016, 8:22 am
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Pakistani Refugees
I heard a disturbing report on BBC Radio 4 yesterday. Pakistani Nationals enjoy visa-free travel to Thailand and as a result, large numbers of Christians from Pakistan head for Bangkok where they hope to get asylum. They do not have an easy time of it.
The Land established by Mohammed Ali Jinnah and Louis Mountbatten does not seem to be a comfortable place for minority religions. It makes India look truly multicultural.
The Land established by Mohammed Ali Jinnah and Louis Mountbatten does not seem to be a comfortable place for minority religions. It makes India look truly multicultural.
Feb 26th 2016, 9:15 am
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Re: Pakistani Refugees
The Christians held in Thailand after fleeing Pakistan - BBC News
Feb 28th 2016, 3:49 pm
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No surprises there really. At least they're not trying to deliberately murder them as they did with the Rohingya.
May 10th 2016, 12:52 pm
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Most end up in immigration detention due to overstay of visa (30 days). Many are not Christians but pretend to be. This gets them more sympathy from Christian missions and churches. Most hope for resettlement in 3rd countries.
May 14th 2016, 11:35 pm
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Welcome to the forum 2016Marion 
Are you based in Thailand?
Are you based in Thailand?
May 15th 2016, 12:17 am
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Yes, I'm based in Thailand.
May 15th 2016, 1:39 am
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You're in the right part of the forum then 
May 15th 2016, 8:36 am
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Then you will know it pretty well, I imagine.
I only lasted two and a half years in Phuket. Horses for courses and all that
I only lasted two and a half years in Phuket. Horses for courses and all that
May 15th 2016, 9:30 pm
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I have friends who have a place in Chiang Mai and who intend to retire there. I am afraid it would not be for me.
May 15th 2016, 10:59 pm
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I have two sets of friends who have moved to Chiang Mai in the last year or so, from Penang. One couple really love it. The other couple are talking of moving already 
But that is the thing. We are all different and like different places. How boring the world would be if we were all the same.
But that is the thing. We are all different and like different places. How boring the world would be if we were all the same.
May 16th 2016, 12:11 am
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I have two sets of friends who have moved to Chiang Mai in the last year or so, from Penang. One couple really love it. The other couple are talking of moving already
But that is the thing. We are all different and like different places. How boring the world would be if we were all the same.
But that is the thing. We are all different and like different places. How boring the world would be if we were all the same.
My husband dislikes living in Bkk since he retired. He loves cycling. Bkk is a traffic nightmare and cycling amongst this traffic is suicidal. Hubby never worked in Thailand. It is difficult for a guy to make social contacts. Much easier for a woman to find friends.
We are thinking of moving back to Europe. Not sure where to?
May 16th 2016, 7:15 am
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I tried to be diplomatic.