Originally Posted by DWB

I think you're right about a lot of that.

The Thais have a distorted and perverse view on Buddhism. I don't even think it's fair they call it Buddhism to be honest, as everything they do and practice, even at the temples, is the opposite of what the Buddha taught.

Perhaps if they were true Buddhists and really followed the teaches of Buddha, they would not always be fighting and so full of bitterness, as you noticed yourself. Not all are this way of course, but way too many of them are. Anti-Buddhists. Even a lot of the monks these days are twisted, walking around with iPhones and paying hookers to visit the temple. Many are caught with drugs and other nonsense. It's crazy. One of the protest leaders, part of a violent group with thugs who beat people up, is a well respected monk. Go figure. Another famous monk was caught screwing women and embezzling money. He flew off in a private helicopter, but he also has a private jet and an entourage. Silly stuff. Totally goes against everything he is supposed to believe in and teach.

That said, in regards to religion, they are no different than Christians or any other group who go to church on Sunday, then beat their wife and kids later that night before heading to the bar or casino.




Sure, some cities have a pollution problem. However, China is HUGE. More don't have a problem than do.