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9 hours ago, mok199 said:

the SHAMLESSNESS is unbelievable in this county....I was sure thailand would use this tradgedy to appear( at the least )as though it was serious about this type of road inncedent..SPEACHLESS IN THAILAND.

the problem is that there isn't a functioning criminal justice system in thailand

12 hours ago, nev said:

I do really hope the army takes up on this and check if their is any encroachment from the hotel onto public land, it would be a real shame if they had to knock down any encroachment.

Not public land..... Royal land!

11 hours ago, observer90210 said:

What goes into people's minds when they travel to Thailand that makes them behave so stupid ?

I think it is Thailands worldwide reputation for pristine, clean beaches, friendly natives and thai food.........

....... er, am i forgetting something?

2 hours ago, LivinginKata said:

It can easily happen. I did that 31 years ago on a beach in Balikpapen, Borneo. All us various managers used to gather at the weekend for drinks at a jungle bar with our white hardtop Toyotas. I was pulling another car out the sand and I got stuck. Tide coming in.  Locals had me over a barrel and I had to pay over the odds to get unstuck before car would be swamped with water. Never helped with towing after that.   

Reduce tire pressure to 5 psi

often works in soft sand

need a pump after that, but better than seawater in car

2 hours ago, Cashboy said:

I understand 21 years old.

It is undoubtedly 20 ( I just went through this last year)

6 hours ago, Enoon said:

 

That is the instantly recognisable "Schloss Neuschwanstein", the "fairytale" castle built by "Mad" King Ludwig II of Bavaria in the 19th century.

 

About 120km  from Munich.

 

An excellent example of the "that'll do" picture editing so prevalent on these pages.

 

 

Its entirely appropriate in this context

6 hours ago, Chang_paarp said:

This seems to be contrary to a lot of opinion. I wonder what scientific peer reviewed papers can substantiate that view.

 

 

Scientific peer reviewed??????

This is Thighland

7 hours ago, canuckamuck said:

There is no alcohol, tobacco, weapons, or sex in Thailand. I know this because I have seen their TV shows and all of those things are blurry. The people have grown up not knowing what they are.

Mushrooms: kept in the dark and fed Bullsh!t

7 hours ago, craigt3365 said:

I'm just back from KL. Every mall has a designated Grab taxi pickup location. Signs are everywhere for Grab.

 

Why can't Thailand get it together? Sad and embarrassing 

 

Thais have been screwed by their owners for centuries,, It is normal

It was a course called " basic extortion", which counts as extracurricular brownie-points if you apply for the army or police

9 minutes ago, Rimkok said:

That will do nicely sir!

 

Where do I pay?

Not sure, but it worked.

PM

30,000 baht for special arrangement

note to self: wear a helmet on that day

2 hours ago, PatOngo said:

7-7-7..........there.........fixed!

555

subs, railways,  motorways.: the guy deserves a decent timepiece.

He has been working hard on behalf of taxpayers, give the man his due!!!!

The pointy end is: ?

A) the Bow

 the Stern

C) Starboard

D) Port

If you get it right, you have passed the Tourist Police Marine Navigation exam. 

Examination fees, 500 baht

Well done, you are a qualified skipper!!!

1 hour ago, Colabamumbai said:

Too shy to buy. Too easily hacked. I like the feel of money in my pocket.

OK, maybe they will print some more for you then!!

both are equally endowed with the buffalo-gene

40 minutes ago, Sid Celery said:

No real surprises here, corruption is a way of life in Thailand, they've been taught well how it's done and it isn't going to change.

 

Prayuth may make noises off but many people believe that he's been a big-time beneficiary or corruption and illegal activity, as has his family, as have his friends and colleagues, so nothing will happen to stop either one.

 

The absence of any sanction has been clearly signalled by the fact that those police suspected (and presumably found culpable) have been transferred rather than sacked and prosecuted. The problem the police have is that those near the top who would have to do the sacking and prosecutions, are the same people to whom the money from corruption flowed upwards.

 

Nothing will change and we'll be back talking about this nonsense in 10 years time. Nobody at the trough is going to deny access to the trough of other people to whom they owe money or favours. 

 

Thais are just dishonest in my opinion, with very few exceptions, and I don't personally know any of those.

I don't think all Thais are dishonest. Absolutely, the majority, but not all, and social class /personal wealth does not seem to be a factor. However, in general, I would say that Thais have a tendency to be dishonest.

An archaic education system, lack of a functioning judicial system, and a lack of role models in society are all to blame, as well as a primitive addiction to "Face" and the trappings of wealth.....

Oh goooooodie I cant wait for the latest round of crackdowns....

With a brand new strategy, this time Thailand will make it to the top of the league for sure....

Go Thailand Go!!!

2 hours ago, idman said:

Can't have the average or below average Thai get deeper and deeper into debt.  With household debt at an alltime high and no end in site this is the best they can come with?  Non performing loans AKA bad loans are in a similar situation.  But the Government wants the Thai people to go out and shop till they drop and dam the consequences???  Oh please oh please Mr. Businessperson lower your prices, it will be good for the Thai economy and save us a loss of face by being able to tout how much the people have spent.

 I think it is good for Thai people to be in debt. They need it as a stimulus to industry, otherwise they would not get up in the morning

4 hours ago, Just1Voice said:

And Thai installers. lol

 

And Thai officials..... no chance of success whatsoever!!!

Maybe investigate had sai Kaew on the navy base.

I think it is pretty quiet after the crowds go home, and I imagine it is possible, but investigate before you go. It is on a navy base, so take some ID

My favorite is fried crap with whore’s dust

(poo phat phong khali)

4 hours ago, edwinchester said:

If that was one of my kids getting the beating that particular teacher would have a hard job walking today.

Yes, and he would be unable to reproduce, because his equipment would have been crushed by a knee, and probably a very crooked nose