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On 4/18/2017 at 7:15 PM, GarryP said:

Barge poles aren't long enough. Even a blind person could see who is behind the removal. 

Please enlighten us.  

What's with this 'bargaining' BS?  Why are charges of criminal negligence, among many others, not being pressed?  The police and justice system in this country are a joke, and until that is corrected, NOTHING will change.

I thought this junta was about reforming the country (for the better).  But all they have done so far is go after the low hanging fruit.  Nothing in the way of serious, and mush needed, reform has happened, and many things are going backwards at light speed (media reform, CCA and les majeste laws, for instance).

First the fallout from Thaksin put the country into a 10 year period of stagnation and now this junta aims to continue the stagnation for another 20 plus years, as well as moving the clock back 50 years, at least.  Thailand is doomed, it has no future.

I spent the first 3 days of Songkran (13/14/15) in Pattaya, where I was lucky enough to get about without getting wet        Returned to Bangkok Sunday morning in record time (very light traffic), as there is no way I would want to be in Pattaya for the 18th or 19th.  Just sheer madness.

When I first came to Thailand over 15 years ago, I used to participate in Songkran.  I would go to Sanam Luang and have a great time.   Then about 5 years or so ago, I got hit with some foul water and ended up very sick for about 2 weeks.  That was when I said enough is enough.  Now I either leave, or batten down the hatches, raise the drawbridge and hole up for 3 days.  My health is more important than Songkran.

Songkran has also changed a lot since those early days.  Back then it was more sedate and a lot more fun.  Now it just seems like it is a nationwide full-moon party on steroids.  It has gotten totally out of control, and unfortunately, there are just too many people, both Thai and foreigners, who relish pushing the limits to see how far they can go and how nasty and miserable they can make it for others.

Who cares?  Thaksin is old news.  Stick a fork in him, he's done.

So, is there an app that we can use to report these miscreants, complete with photo evidence?

23 hours ago, Kabula said:

I've warned posters on this forum for a year about posting negative comments about the Thai Police and the Thai government.

 

I wonder how many had their visa extensions denied because of negative comments?

Seriously?   I think you must be part of the problem.
 

The tunnel was not open yesterday.  By early afternoon there was gridlock as some roads were closed off for a while.  Whoever is in control of this mess has no clue as to what they are doing.

16 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

I had to be fingerprinted entering Cambodia.

 

I hear rectal scan is next for Thailand.

 

 

 

Rectal  or  retinal?   Although, this being Thailand...

On 4/5/2017 at 5:24 AM, Wilsonandson said:

And ever so slowly the grip on power is weakening. There are certain things you don't mess with and the car is there near the top of the list. Bad mistake today was.

As a foreign observer on an expat forum. No bias meant. Just saying.

Actually, I think the problem is much deeper.  It shows that little or no thought goes into the making of these 'rules'.  Everything seems to be done by pulling ideas out of his nether regions without thinking anything through.  Only a total and complete idiot would not have forseen the backlash trying to enforce this law, without any real advanced warning, would bring.

The simple fact is, that the REAL problem is the idiot drivers.  I do not condone carrying passengers in the back of pickup trucks, especially at highway speeds, but it is the very poor driving skills of most Thais that is the cause of the vast majority of the accidents.

Absolutely nothing to 'understand' Mr. PM.   Any taxi that wants to be selective should turn off their light and NOT stop.  Period.

All Prayut is doing is backtracking on yet another 'reform'.  Useless git.
 

Oh dear.  Another brain fart made public.    

 

Last Friday night, when leaving Tawandang Rama 3 around midnight, we had at least 8 taxis refuse to take us to Asoke.  One driver even said he did not know Asoke when he drove off.

Bring on Uber and put these guys out of business, I say.  Good to see the recent poll had 70-80% of those polled in favor of Uber.  Doubt the government cares though.
 

Sorry but I have absolutely NO sympathy for this a$$hole.   He did it all to himself with his unmitigated greed and quest for power.
 

15 hours ago, Moti24 said:

What a stupid comment!  Change the record; that one's been played so many times that it's now available on vinyl, cassette and CD.

Actually quite true.  If it is at all possible, the RTP will try to stuff up the foreigner.  More money in it for the RTP scum.
 

Last night, leaving Tawandang Rama 3 around midnight, at least 8 taxis refused to take us to Asoke.  One even claimed he never heard of Asoke.

The really sad thing is that the officials in this country seem more interested in supporting the bad ways of these scumbag drivers than in solving the problem.  Bring on Uber and let them run the 'official' taxis into the ground.  It will serve them right.
 

Banned from politics for 5 years.  Wow, such a harsh sentence.  Is that all?  No big fines, or imprisonment?
 

18 hours ago, jonclark said:

Great free publicity. The book will now be known to more people  PTP should publically offer the military nothing but their heartfelt and genuine thanks.The event has now been reported on most Thai news channels.

 

 

How true.  Trying to suppress something always makes it more popular, as everyone wants to find out what all the fuss is about.

The smell of desperation is in the air, as the junta loses it's grip on reality.

He said business operators were asked to take part in the fair by having their employees dress in Thai traditional costumes.

So the girls will be topless?   Can't wait.  

While I do agree with her about someone illegally using her image to promote a product without her permission, the bit about damaging her reputation is a bit much.

Amazing Thailand, indeed.

15 hours ago, Saladin said:

Taxis in Bangkok are cheap - I think probably too cheap, but in ChiangMai they charge like wounded elephants. And tuk-tuk prices are outrageous, a minimum of 100 Baht to go even a short distance, whereas Uber is very reasonable in price, convenient, comfortable, and (would be) reliable if they didn't have to be constantly on their guard against the taxi mafia. For two people travelling from the Old Town to Nimmenhaemin the cost is less than by songtheow.

Same in Pattaya, Puket, etc.  The 'taxis' are mafia run and NEVER use the meter.   Songtaus are just as bad.

Just another self appointed Hi-So, who isn't.   As for any 'loss of face', she did that entirely to herself.  So now she must accept the consequences.  Well done to whoever took the video and posted it online.

This is just government PR to make the sheeple think the government cares about their security/safety.  

For once, Jatuporn is right.    Amazing Thailand, even though a blind man could see what's coming.

19 hours ago, lovelomsak said:

read the whole thing. this is max over 20years

 

Many bars will try to implement this immediately in the full amount.  Why wait?  This is Thailand.   

3000 baht tax on 1 (ONE) litre of beer is absolutely rediculous.  Talk about pricing yourself OUT of the market.   Whoever came up with this is stupid beyond belief.

Right now, a 3 litre column of beer at Tawandang is about 750 or 800 baht.  So this increase would put that 3 litre column up to at least 10,000 baht.  That's more than I spend for a night out at Tawandang with 6 or more girls.

  Is anyone really surprised?