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Thaksin quips enough ministers at his dinner party for a cabinet meeting
mrfill replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
I think he meant to say that there were enough ministers at his cabinet meeting for a dinner party..... It must be the after effects of that terrible illness he had. -
Thailand’s cybercrime problem persists despite efforts
mrfill replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
"Efforts" - presumably a vinyl sign has been produced. That'll fix it... -
Son of Spanish actor goes on trial over Thai island murder
mrfill replied to webfact's topic in Koh Samui News
Why is his face not pixelated? -
PM Blasted For Saying Cannabis Policy Yielded Bad Results
mrfill replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Any evidence of this 'huge damage' and 'economic damage' or is this just an opinion based on no evidence? -
Except the monarch has to give the Royal Assent before any Bill can be made an Act. The monarch has no role in parliament, but does have a role in government. This was established after the shenanigans of Charles I who ended up being banned from the Commons - hence the need for Black Rod as the monarch was banned from entering the Commons. The monarch is the Head of State and is Head of the Church of England. They are the one who, after an election, gives consent to the person visiting the right to form a government and the one who can prorogue parliament - last used legally in 1997 when Major wanted to avoid any debate on the 'Cash for Questions' scandal.
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Thailand to host prestigious Formula E electric-car championship
mrfill replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Not so. Only Mexico and Misano are proper tracks, the rest are temporary or street circuits -
AOT and immigration unite to tackle Suvarnabhumi Airport queues
mrfill replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
And with a gigantic puff of smoke, within 24 hours, 200 new immigration officers suddenly appear... Quite an intensive training course it seems.... -
UK and Thailand unveil 15.3 billion baht science fund
mrfill replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Except, of course, the story is a bit short on detail. Like the fact that the fund was set up in December 2022 with £119m being allocated and the additional £237m was added in December 2023. It is a fund to be used globally, not just in Thailand and so far Egypt, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, Turkey and Vietnam have shown interest in the fund. Grants of up to £100,000 can be awarded to UK institutions to collaborate in research. Not quite the magic money pit it is being puffed up as being. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-science-partnerships-fund-ispf/international-science-partnerships-fund-ispf https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/news/opportunities/grants-international-research-collaborations -
Cabinet Extends Visa Exemption for Kazakhstani Tourists
mrfill replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Another new word to add to the dictionary - Kazakhstani. Presumably this replaces the proper word Kazakh which those people had been using for centuries. Next - Thailanders -
Oh look, its that old 'draw a line under this and lets move on' strategy - the great distraction...
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UK tips into recession in huge blow to Rishi Sunak
mrfill replied to Social Media's topic in World News
They're way over the average of the last 15 years - basically the tenure of the so-called 'party that is good for the economy'. Its been economic lunacy ... and Liz Truss.... -
UK tips into recession in huge blow to Rishi Sunak
mrfill replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Inflation has declined sharply (exactly as predicted by economists) because the Bank of England raised interest rates and kept them high. The Bank of England is independent of the government and have been criticised by that same government recently, for keeping the rate high, so its another bogus claim that Sunak & co have reduced inflation themselves. -
New Govt Tourist Insurance to Cover Deaths and Accidents
mrfill replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
The 35 million tourists will no doubt be totally reassured that the govt has allowed an average of 70 baht for their medical needs. -
Thailand needs Pit's thinking. Thailand voted for Pita's thinking Thaksin prevented that by getting his party to connive with the generals for his own benefit. Greedy geriatric billionaire dinosaurs are not the people to be listened to. Anywhere.
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Cannot leave the country? Remind me how well that worked out last time.....
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Thai Airways confirms mega aircraft deal with Boeing
mrfill replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Is that why they bought 45 787 Dreamliners? -
Release on Sunday Miracle cure on Monday Farewell, grave illness You have served your master well...
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Move over elephant pants, “Capybara pants” are here!
mrfill replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Capybara pants - ideal for the big fat rat....