madmitch
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Soi Romanee is pleasant enough but shouldn't be anywhere near a top twenty in the world list.
But it's very subjective and what I find attractive might be so-so to someone else.
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Does whoever is chosen as house speaker retain that role even if a different coalition eventually comes into power, which is of course a distinct possibility?
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I think the place you are thinking of was some sort of international driving permit place. I remember the sign.
There's only one proper driving licence place in Phuket and there already helpful posts regarding this.
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1 hour ago, h90 said:and the teacher also wear uniforms....also in the bank they wear uniforms.....actually everywhere I look, Bank, Immigration, many shops, airlines....
I've just agreed with a post from @h90. That's a first.
Thais do seem to be uniform-crazy, whether it's civil servants, university students or the staff in Homepro or 7-Eleven.
I'm fine with one school uniform but it is time they dumped that 1920s scout outfit!
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I've seen plenty of Thai people doing exactly the same yet I've only ever seen these complaints aimed at foreign tourists.
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3 hours ago, Joseph98765 said:
so...they don't have anything else than iTV shares against him? ohh shut up!! go to cry under your mom skirt....
I must admit I was expecting a different allegation.
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Weren't the yellow bicycles in the picture a complete flop, with most of them used as a personal free means of transport by local families and the rest ending up in the khlong, before the company cut its losses and pulled out?
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The minibuses used to be the worst. They'd take you to a tour shop on the pretext the driver had to check in with the bosses, and try to sell hotel bookings, for those that didn't have one and in some cases to those that did on the pretext that the booked hotel was rat-infested, closed down or didn't exist. They'd also sell tours with a 10% discount on the brochure price (you'd get 50% in resort).
I have no idea if this still goes on.
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I feel so sad for the poor hard-done-by extortionists.☹️
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On the one hand we have this story, yet just below we have this one
Which is correct?
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Why drink milk when there are all these cheaper drink options available?
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Sounds like they should be on remand and not holed up on the inactive post department
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I won't link and it wouldn't surprise me if the mere mention of his name gets this post deleted, but I read an article on Andrew McGregor Marshall's Secret Siam site this morning. Quite long but gives a good summing up as to what''s been happening, why it's happening and what might happen. Of course the author's opinions come across quite strongly.
It's definitely worth a read.
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9 hours ago, candide said:
They don't realise anything because in Thailand, an elected government has no power on the Judiciary, and also on the semi-judiciary such as the EC, the NACC, etc...
They are completely safe, and on top of it will be rewarded at the end of their mandate by being appointed to another position.
Well, that's something else that needs to change!
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The EC needs to be revamped and not merely consist of seven men in their sixties and seventies who are supportive of the military and all it stands for. An element of neutrality is required for this role and if that's not possible at least representation from across the board, and that means not just cross party but age and gender as well.
These guys probably realise they'll lose their jobs if Pita is rightfully installed as PM. That can't be helping his case.
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THailand seems to have some of the most ridiculous election rules in the world, mostly in place, no doubt, to be used as a tool against real democracy.
I sncerely hope Pita and co do get into government and one their first jobs should be to rip up the current constitution, and amend all these anti-democracy laws.
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That won't exactly endear Prayut's senator friends towards supporting Pita!
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8 minutes ago, BEngBKK said:Do I need to do TM38 when I return to my own house? (i have yellow book and pink id)
Yes. In theory even if you visit another province you should register there and then again when you get back to your home. This is where it gets really ridiculous.
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5 hours ago, webfact said:
Police issued a warning to the abbot about the dangers of inappropriate driving.
A warning? I wonder if they checked if he had a licence and being an abbot I suppose they didn't consider checking for alcohol!
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I must have been wrong in thinking that the rich paid to get their children out of conscription! ????
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2 hours ago, h90 said:because it is registered as media company. I got told the law is very strict....Media company but currently not working as media company is no excuse.
Big question is why didn't he sell it a long time ago...that law is well known...I guess made to block people like Thaksin. Or not having the situation like Berlusconi in Italy.
Irrelevant small amount of an non active company was clearly not meant but the law is the law.....In Thailand the law is the law only when it suits certain people.
For example the concvicted drug smuggler serving in the last Government.
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19 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:
In the event of the process extending until the Senate’s term ends, the Move Forward Party would officially take the helm of the government. However, the party must secure 500 votes in total.
500 votes? What does this mean?
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4 hours ago, Purdey said:
Timing couldn't be worse. MF hasn't been rejected as a government. Senators are concerned an MF government will lead to street protests. Now they will be proven correct.
Waiting to allow the MF party to get support from the Senate before these rash provocations. Demonstrations are hardly likely to convince that MF can lead.
If MF aren't allowed to govern then that's when the street protests will begin in earnest!
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1 hour ago, SuwadeeS said:Always picking on foreigners.
Why not start an real important crack down on traffic offenders?
Stoneage morality.
Perhaps then Immigration Police would do a better job than the traffic cops but I don't think it's part of their brief.
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Senate deputy chairman says Pita “unlikely to get 5 votes” from senators
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But these senators are gone in a year. I'm sure they can wait that long to rip up the current constitution.