What genuinely saddens me is watching young Bhutanese carry the burden of debating one of the most controversial and painful periods of our country’s history ONLINE, often with limited access to historical sources, archives, or balanced education. They are expected to defend or explain events they neither witnessed nor participated in.

Many of us grew up believing Bhutan was a uniquely peaceful nation, celebrated internationally for its happiness, stability, and harmony. Then, years later, BAM! we encountered accounts of the Lhotshampa expulsions and allegations of ethnic cleansing.

Reconciling those two narratives is not a simple; it is deeply unsettling. It forces an entire generation to question what it was taught, what was omitted, and why.

Most young adults are not arguing in bad faith. They are trying to make sense of history using the fragments available to them from school lessons, official narratives, family stories, and whatever documents they can find. It is unreasonable to expect them to possess the depth of knowledge that historians, policymakers, or those who directly experienced those events have.

Perhaps the greatest disservice was not simply what was taught, but what was left unsaid. When difficult chapters of history are avoided rather than examined, younger generations inevitably inherit the responsibility of confronting them in the most polarized spaces imaginable: the internet.

What I am just disheartened about is that they should not have to become historians overnight to answer for a past they did not create. They deserve access to honest, comprehensive historical education that acknowledges complexity, respects those who suffered, and allows them to engage with their country’s past through understanding rather than defensiveness.

What do you all think?

This is me posting after I saw a bunch of young adults arguing with Nepalese on Facebook.

What do you guys think about this post? I’m not really learned in this so I want to know more about the facts about this era and all the controversies. If you could drop some literatures and books on it.

Ik there's still a bit of time till the main exam, but i wanted to know what people who've already appeared for it, think about it, especially the technical category.

Would appreciate it if you could share any adviceS that's not given on the RCSC official page. ALSO, are the coaching classes helpful at all?

For context I've completed my nursing degree outside the country. All and every thought about it is welcome to be shared.

Thanks

I've been seeing a lot of content about capsule wardrobes and owning fewer clothes, but I wonder how that translates to Bhutan when many of us wear Kira/Gho to work almost every day.

For someone who wants to be intentional and avoid overbuying, how many kiras do you think are realistically enough? We definitely need to rotate the same few, but how many because of washing, seasons, office events, and matching tego/wonju?

I'd love to hear from people who've intentionally downsized their wardrobe. What's your "enough" number?

Wanted to apply for student visa for Feb intake and quite stressed due to high visa rejections…help me guys

Hi.
I’m looking for advice from fellow Bhutanese who’re doing trade courses in Australia.
I’m in my final semester of my masters and looking into enrolling in a trade course like carpentry. I’ve seen a lot of Bhutanese consultancies push these courses as a path to residency.
However I’ve had a consultation with one of them(I’m not gonna name them, but its a pretty popular one amoung Bhutanese), and they just changed my whole idea of what the trade course entails. Basically, they suggested that it’s not a viable option, that JRP is a shady component of the course, which most students aren’t able to follow through fully, and end up wasting their time and money. They suggested diploma of nursing as a rather viable option if you’re based in Perth.

Anyone who’s doing or who’s done a trade course, what does the JRP look like? Is it confirmed? Are there instances where the employer just drops you mid contract and you end up not completing your JRP?

Thank you in advance

My sister’s Aussie visa got refused twice and now she planning to Canada.
How’s Canada visa market these days?
Heard even in Canada it’s hard to get the work visa

I’m currently a Class 12 Science student preparing for the upcoming BHSEC board exams, and I’m facing a major dilemma about my subject choices and future path. I really need some candid advice from seniors, university students, or anyone who has gone through the DAHE scholarship process.

Here is my current situation from my mid-term results:

Biology: 51 / 100

Physics: 39.5 / 100

Chemistry: 34.5 / 100

Math: 19 / 100

Math is severely draining my study time and dragging down my confidence. Realistically, trying to pull Math up from 19 to a high score in the remaining months feels like an extreme gamble that might end up ruining my overall aggregate percentage.

My main goal is to secure a government scholarship (either ex-country GoI/RGoB or in-country at KGUMSB/RTC/CNR) and land a secure, well-paid job afterward.

I know that for 95% of Biology & Health scholarships (like B. Pharmacy, B.Sc Nursing, Physiotherapy, Agriculture, Veterinary, and MBBS/APEMS), DAHE calculates merit strictly using English + Physics + Chemistry + Biology (PCB), and Math isn't even counted.

Questions for the Community:

To anyone who dropped Math in Class 12: Do you regret it, or was it the right decision to save your overall percentage?

Is a jump from 30s to 70s in Physics & Chemistry realistic in 5 months if I focus strictly on past board papers and standard derivations?

To Health & Civil Service graduates: How is the job absorption and pay scale right now for B.Sc Nurses, Pharmacists, and Allied Health officers compared to general engineers in Bhutan?

Are there any hidden drawbacks to dropping Math that I might be missing for biological/health pathways?

Its the big civilized 2026, and this country's school keeps focusing on boys haircut like its some big war crime, there are bullies happening, kids are getting tortued, kids are committing suicide, kids are getting killed, and our lame ahh education system instead of focusing on solving these it focuses on haircut for god knows what reason. treating boys haircut in schools like its some big war crime. We have bigger problems, why not focus on those. Also having hair is basic human right, but for some reason keeping long hair(or even medium hair) is considered more serious than bullying,dying,killing, and suicide?

Just a thought im sharing on this horrible education system here

Hi Everyone,

I am turning 30 soon but my salary is still just Nu. 45000 Per Month and it doesnt add up to anything after paying rent and groceries. How much should a 30 year unmarried person earn in Thimphu? Like what is the comfortable number? My friends who work at projects earn like a lakh and in Gyalsung they earn like 60K and since they are in remote parts of the country they can save imbey.

I am too comfortable and need to make different life choices si. I am doing this comparative discussion so I can think about what to do next. Current plan A is find a old man and go to Australia and plan B is find a job in Gyalsung or a project.

Hi everyone! I’m currently a student in Bhutan and I’ve been thinking a lot about what I should do after Class 12. I want to make a decision that will give me good career opportunities in the future, whether that’s in Bhutan or internationally.
I have a few questions:
What would you recommend doing after Class 12?
Should I go to university, learn a skill, or pursue professional training instead?
Which careers have the best future in Bhutan and internationally?
Are there any careers that are in high demand, pay well, and have good job security?
If you had to start over after Class 12, what path would you choose?
Is studying abroad worth it, or should I study in Bhutan first?
What skills or certifications should I start working on while I’m still in school?
I’m also interested in aviation and becoming a pilot. Would you recommend that career, or are there better options considering the cost, job opportunities, and salary?
I’m looking for honest advice from people with real-life experience. I’d really appreciate hearing what worked for you, what you’d do differently, and any tips you have for someone trying to plan their future. Thanks!

Where can i get my tourist visa processed from? and does anyone know how the process is like? please help me out la

Hi everyone! I’m a 15-year-old student from Bhutan, and my dream is to become a commercial airline pilot after finishing Class 12. I’m trying to learn as much as I can before I graduate. I have a few questions: How much does pilot training usually cost from start to finish, including living expenses? Are there any scholarships, grants, or airline cadet programs that Bhutanese or international students can apply for? Which countries are the most affordable while still offering good-quality flight training (India, South Africa, the Philippines, Australia, etc.)? Is it possible to get a loan for flight training if scholarships aren’t available? What subjects and grades should I focus on in school to improve my chances? Are there any hidden costs that people often don’t think about? If anyone here has gone through flight training or knows someone who has, especially from a small country like Bhutan, I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience and any advice you have. Thank you!

Is two GMCs a strategy, or are we headed for a copyright fight? I am a big fan of brand protection, and since Guwahati Municipal Corporation happily calls itself GMC too, someone should sort this out, especially with Bhutan's GMC trying to build a brand.

The place is nice, people are generally soft-spoken and helpful, overall very nice beautiful place but there are a few things that I can't wrap my head around, it may be unpopular opinion but that's what I felt

- SDF: charge whatever amount you want to charge from foreigners coming for trips in Bhutan, as they come for travelling by spendings a lot anyways, but charging Rs. 1200/night to Indians (Rs. 1200 is a lot for an average person in India) just sounds so wrong, especially when there is no such fees for Bhutanese people who want to come to India

- 24hrs return rule for casual visit, same issue. India allows anybody from Bhutan to come in and stay as long as they want, wherever they want, without any restrictions.

- 5km radius rule. Again, very impartial whereas there's no limit for a Bhutan citizen to go anywhere in India

But apart from these there's something else that I found to be so frustrating while being there:

- The robot-like applications of rules, yea I get it, one should follow the rules, that's nice but there's a limit sometimes. Obviously rules like no-littering, no smoking in public, etc. are good and should always be followed, those are basic civic sense, but we were driving bike inside of the town where driving above 30kmph is not even practical and the traffic cop shouted at us about not attaching the belt on the helmet, like bro, first of all are we going to even get into an accident in such a road and even if we do is there even a slight chance of helmet to come out? Common sense should be applied.

- Rude traffic police / police - ok, you want to apply those ultra-fine-grained rules, do that, but be courteous unless we are being a nuisance, shouting and yelling at people who just came to visit your country in that 5km radius is not cool. I can understand many Indian visitors may be perceived as nuisance as we get it we are not popular for our civic sense, but treat each individual as a clean slate, don't generalize. I wanna know if cops also treat local people the same or is this kind of treatment only reserved for Indians?

Common people: 10/10
Authorities and overall restrictions: 2/10

Especially when India have assisted and assists Bhutan heavily in all aspects, from finances to defense, seeing such impartial treatment to Indians becomes even more unbearable. I have been to Nepal and at least I can say even if we do not help Nepal financially a lot, they treat Indians fine.

Finally, this is not meant to offend any fellow Bhutanese brother and sister, our country shares more than just borders, we share a shared cultural heritage, history and bond, that goes beyond modern boundaries. Maybe all of these above are just my bad perception and probably is even required so that people don't create large influx into your relatively small country.

At this point, I think bhutan telecom is openly mocking the people because they know there’s nothing we can do about it, unless there’s a third network operator.
Bhutan Teleocm will keep clowning us 🤣

If i decide to come back to Bhutan. Will i get a job?

I am in Australia but i’ve been thinking of coming back to Bhutan for good. But i’m so confused cause i don’t know what i will do in Bhutan. Should i start a business? Or look for a job that will give me a passive income?

I want to know why the bullying situation occurred at Lzmss. I recently watched the videos again and every time I watch it, it doesn’t get better. It’s horrible! I just want to know how severe the situation between the two parties was, so much so that the perpetrators had to beat someone up to that extent? Is it true that one of the victims suffered from a brain injury or so? Were there just multiple girls attacking different girls or were all the videos on the internet connected to one another? I heard someone mention a sister or something?

P.S. I know this case was a while ago and some might call me nosy, but cut me some slack for being curious.

Just came across this post on tiktok. heard its about tandin bidha or smth? tried to search more information but failed. whats it about?????

Just saw this post on fb. What do y'all think about this? Any opinions on whether it's true or not.

So my visa application just got refused, and now I'm rethinking my whole plan. Instead of trying again to go abroad, I'm considering applying for Pelsung and possibly working toward GMC, kind of like a lot of youths seem to be doing these days. A friend of mine is even starting his own company from scratch, and apparently heard there are a ton of opportunities opening up around this.

I've also heard that GMC pay scales are supposed to be almost double what you'd get in civil service, is that actually true? Has anyone here actually gone through Pelsung or ended up working with GMC who can share how it really went?

Also, does anyone know when the next Pelsung intake/cohort is expected to open?

Trying to decide between reapplying for a visa and going abroad vs. staying and betting on Pelsung/GMC. Would really appreciate honest, no-sugarcoating feedback from anyone who's been through this or has solid info. Thanks in advance 🙏