Gringolandish means, if you read the post again:
Gringo language --- Gringolanguage means ENGLISH ---
ENGLISH is an ICAO language.
So lets see what comes out in 2008.
Sorry to say this, but I have the impression that some in SAM are afraid to speak english because they could make a mistake. Come on guys, we dont have the loosing face mentality here like in China?!
Annex 1:
1.2.9.4
As of 5 March 2008, aeroplane and helicopter pilots, air traffic controllers and aeronautical station operators shall demonstrate the ability to speak and understand the language used for radiotelephony communications to the level specified in the language proficiency requirements in the Appendix.
Annex 6, Part 1:
3.1.6
Operators shall ensure that flight crew members demonstrate the ability to speak and understand the language used for aeronautical radiotelephony communications as specified in Annex 1.