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you don't have any!???? 

This kind of story is common and also has been exposed in the past, not that hard to believe! 

Of course it may also be false since stories of made up stories also abound but either way it needs to be investigated and those responsible given inactive posts (as is the norm in Thailand) or if the girl is making up a story, to wai the local police and army officials to say sorry. 
All sorted. 
 

about 20 times, never a problem but the swimming full face mask I bought leaked because the size was wrong, I ended up giving it away to someone with a smaller head :/ 

Apart from that I've never had a problem and found their service good and reliable. 

20 hours ago, Srikcir said:

The unstated counter to Thailand's export growth is its import growth.

 

In May 2017 the export figure was the highest in a period of 52 months. BUT imports on the other hand also grew by 18.2% amounting to US$19 billion for a net positive trade balance of $944 million. Working against the baht is a continuing upward trend which could raise costs and erode the competitiveness of exporters during the rest of the year. 

 

Case in point: Thai exports to China in the first 5 months of 2017 grew 31% compared to the same period a year before totaling $11.6 billion. BUT Thai imports from China in the same period increased 4% to $17 billion for a net negative trade balance of $5.4 billion. https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/992868-thai-exports-to-china-grow-31-in-first-5-months-of-2017/?utm_source=newsletter-20170717-1640&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=news
 

Thats what I was going to say! .... :) 

Foundations say you have to be 16 years old to work as what they call a "Rescue Junior" in certain situations under guidance. 
18 is the (obviously unenforced) limit to become a rescue worker in Thailand. 

I give 500baht monthly to a very old couple who pick up mountains of trash on the converted bikes. They are about 70+
I feel so sorry for them, they seem to work hard, I found out the also support their grandchild who mum abandoned to them. No one helps them. They always rest near where i work in the evenings. 

I do not give to beggars as I have heard of the same stories from many of my Thai friends (one of whom actually assists repatriating these beggars to their home country). The stories are true but do not apply to everyone but I do not know who is who so choose to give to people I know a little more like the 2 old people. 

On 6/24/2017 at 9:28 AM, phantomfiddler said:

It look to me as if the wonderful people in north korea are experimenting on prisoners, as oxygen deprivation would be the most likely cause of the brain damage that the poor lad suffered. 15 years hard labour for nicking a poster ? get real ! There should be some form of World Court that can do something about ridiculous sentences.

Some countries give you 15 years for just saying something not nice about someone! :) 

SOOOOO many vehicles on Thai roads with no licence plates!!!!!!!!!! <deleted> are the police doing!!!!!!!!!!??????????? Useless pricks

1 hour ago, djayz said:

A nice gesture, but she's already out now. Nothing'll happen to her but if this organisation grows in popularity and numbers, who knows, maybe they could one day sway people's attitude towards drink driving.

 

"From small acorns grow great oak trees". 

Good comment mate! :) 

1 hour ago, gwynt said:

Why is it the media are always present at these events?

Someone making money for tip off??

"Media" can mean many  things, not strictly "reporters".  
"Media" could mean a motorcycle-taxi, an actual media person out in their car (which they are all day anyway) listening to the police band, or a police media (volunteer or paid) representative who tag along with the police to do arrests and promote their noble cause :)  
Considering the amount of cases that happen daily, we don't really see that much. 
"Media" here is a loose term for anyone with a "media" badge and I-phone of which there are hundreds.

Don't read too much into it. 

Like every single thing that is wrong with Thailand, only ENFORCEMENT of rules will work. Thailand has plenty of laws but few are enforced effectively or fairly. 

The police (and judicial system in general) are responsible for enforcement (and punishment) but when this fails, society fails. 
I would say the police/judicial system are responsible for most of the things we perceive as wrong about Thailand :/ 

"Srivara says he has ‘no idea whom to chase’ or even if a crime was committed by the removal"

So..... "if" "Someone" went down there tonight and removed this new one..... no crime? ..... ok :) 

The  National Institute for Emergency Medicine  are just offices, no ambulances there! 

1669 is the number for Narenthorn for OUTSIDE of Bangkok only. (normally pretty good EMS chain)
1646 is for Erawan for INSIDE Bangkok. (Not so good EMS chain)

15 minutes is not uncommon with the traffic in Bangkok even "IF" you call the right number (which in this case wasn't). 

Most high end private hospitals do not participate in the government ambulance scheme so even if you were next to Bangkok Hospital they may or may not attend. I always thought they did not but recently I think as part of their CSR they do, but very rarely from my experience. Normally its low end private hospitals or government hospitals that will attend which also can  cause delays to do with distance and traffic.
 

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2 hours ago, roo860 said:

 

 

Unless you're involved with money lenders, drug dealers etc, why would you feel unsafe?

Sent from my SM-G920F using Thaivisa Connect mobile app
 

 

 

or you're a barber! .....

Recently noticed a jelly like substance inside supposedly fresh cut pineapples.
Does anyone know what this might be?

I heard they had to modify the interior of the temple for him! 

Does that mean all government departments will actually go out and buy genuine licences for Windows software on ALL their computers!? 55555555555 Yeah right! 

16 hours ago, louse1953 said:

Do they take baht,like Laos and Cambo?

Not readily. US$ is their currency for foreigners but "some" will, don't rely on it though. Perhaps near the border yes. 

33 minutes ago, Searat7 said:

Myanmar is very fussy about the condition of dollar bills.

VERY fussy!! A tiny rip in the corner and I can't use a $50. Also make sure you reciprocate when they give you change in US$, any rips or even marks, refuse to accept it.

Take US$ but use local currency wherever you can, which is almost everywhere. 
I found Myanmar to be extremely safe so never worry about taking a lot of cash on my when I go there. 

Because if you say anything.....
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/04/myanmar-times-journalist-fired-fiona-macgregor

Asia (and perhaps the world in general) is getting that way nowadays: 
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/04/myanmar-times-journalist-fired-fiona-macgregor

2 hours ago, Alive said:

Thailand's problem is all positions are up for sale or cronyism and nepotism. How about a court for cases where people feel they lost government positions due to political people holding keeping them out. There should be a database of family names which is open to the public which shows where all family members under a last name work in government. This should only be fore government people of course. The public deserves the right to see this. Nepotism and cronyism by civil servants was rampant in the past and now is still a problem. It happens around the world but Thailand is especially bad. Also paying for family members to get jobs in the waterworks and other departments was also common. All sorts of abuse can be found everywhere from the ministries to the primary schools. Knowing where the family members work in government can help people to figure out their scam. School directors are also famous for taking tea money to let students from rich families into the top schools around the country when those students achieve lower scores than others competing to get it. Shouldn't these directors be fired? Also I have heard law students say that the way to be a judge in Thailand is by paying money. Others studying political science say that to be an ambassador, you need to have the right family name. If so, what a warped system rules over Thailand. Social science research done by an international team would probably be able to figure out where most of the cheats in Thai government are.  And finally what about the regime's generals ability to christen their own children the rank of officers? Isn't that a bit corrupt? Money and politics are only one aspect of this horrible problem. More than those cronyism and nepotism have destroyed the respectability of the government and the faith Thais have in getting an fair chance to work in it and get fair treatment by it. Get rid of the cronyism and nepotism!

Did you forget this? It's official that its ok to give/take bribes. 

There are many rogue armies in Myanmar. The Kachin state Burmese army do what they want and only follow orders if it suits them. 
Im guessing the same is going on on the other side of Myanmar too. Evil bastards they are too with rapes and murders a regular occurrence. Myanmar may have a democracy but only in certain areas as suits the local armies.