bangkokfrog

36 minutes ago, ezzra said:

I don't understand this controversy at at all, are the monkeys being abused, overworked, starved maltreated or neglected in anyway shape of form?

Good point. I presume you are wanting to know if they are getting favorable treatment over foreign workers from Lao and Myanmar.

Congratulations and well deserved Richard but sadly, the medal represents a a rather paltry 'Empire' these days! Surely they could come up with a more representative name.

Sure to happen (NOT). But first on any itinerary should be the much mooted prison tours... so that visitors can see where they will be staying if they happen to post a negative on-line review

Am I reading this right? It takes the NACC almost 8 years to find that there is substance to the allegations, but the OAG has concerns that the investigation is still incomplete... and now (presumably because of the Statute of Limitations) the prosecutors in charge of the case have 60 days to prepare it for submission to the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Office. No wonder the guy has a big smile on his face as if saying to himself: Up yours, Thailand!

Any submarines unaccounted for?

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

21 luxury watches...

Is this some kind of hint?

s this some kind of hint?

Everyone seems to be missing the point here. Its not that he doesn't like gambling, he simply doesn't like to see other people (especially foreigners) making money by competing with the police.

North Yorkshire Police seem to have no problem tracking down felons who flee overseas. Perhaps Thailand should ask their help in finding Boss?

What a lot of twaddle. The DSI are most likely reluctant to accept the case because a full investigation means looking at far more than Boss's crimes and police actions... such as where did money come from for bribes and who owned / provided the plane that got him out of the country. If done properly this would lead to some pretty big (and in Thailand probably untouchable) heads rolling.

Another mega-rich mama's boy looking to appear more important than his intellect justifies. He has no formal medical credentials and appears to have little medical knowledge other than pushing for legalization of medical marijuana. Does anyone here believe that he made any sort of contribution to Thailand's apparent 'control' of coronavirus? Having embarrassed Thailand so much in recent times, he will go on to add to WHO's embarrassments over its handling of the disease.

He is obviously not right for a job in this government. The reason is not that he cheated, but that he was stupid enough to get caught. I am sure they only want good cheats at the top!

Thailand had provisions guaranteeing equal rights to government services for the disabled in the 1997 constitution, but these seem to have been conveniently 'left out' in the 2017 army re-write. However, the disabled should still have the rights they are calling for through the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Act of 2007. and Thailand's signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Persons with Disabilities and the Incheon Strategy. The problem is not the lack of mention in the constitution but the fact that successive governments haven't and don't give a damn. 

It will be interesting to see what the criteria for getting one will be. I hope it is not arbitrary based on how 'connected' the prisoners are or how much money they have. But then, this IS Thailand.

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The government has increased debt repayment to 3 per cent of the total national annual budget in order to maintain fiscal discipline, the Finance Ministry said.

One wonders if this is really "to maintain discipline" Would it not also have the effect of keeping the baht high so that those in the know can salt as much as possible overseas before the coming meltdown? Why not spend the extra 1% helping the people!

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Referencing the strides made in coping with the pandemic he was keen that Thailand did not take backward steps.

Can't agree. Thailand has been taking backward steps for 20+ years... but I still love the country and its common (non-hi-so / privileged) people!

Good news for many Thai drivers. This can be added to 'brake failure' as an accepted excuse for speeding. poor driving skills or excess alcohol.