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I would have thought that the construction company just follows the design specs. If it was not designed/engineered properly don't blame the construction company. On the other hand, if the size of the sewer drains were downsized to skim money, that would be their fault. Not really sure. Just send down an inspector.

I pay the whole year in advance in cash the day I arrive. That way I don't have to drop it off monthly and my excellent landlord does not require a deposit. 

In Canada, yellow means stop, unless it is unsafe to do so. But you don't get a ticket unless to cross on a red light with traffic cameras. Camera pictures are set up showing your wheels before the white stop line and the light being red. In Thailand, (just a personal observation), Thais seem to consider the red light to be green for 3-5 seconds after it has turned red, and even up to 10 seconds if you are following bumper to bumper the car ahead of you. Just be courteous and flash your lights so those who have the green light understand you are exercising your "Mercedes, I am important" right of way. 

Of course, after all, religion is where the money is. All tax deductible and while unethical, totally legal. 

Hopefully, the 9 trucks are making 8-10 trips a day. Maybe they should even be delivering around the clock 24hrs a day to hotels and schools and businesses at night, homes during the day. This is just a drop in the bucket of what is needed. Another 100 trucks would be a good start.

Already clearly stated on multiple occasions, there is no water shortage in Phuket so pushing for solutions to a water shortage problem that doesn't exist is a complete waste of time. Move along, nothing to see here. 

I guess he really couldn't stand going home. 

A ridiculous article which brings liars, dammed liars, and those that quote statistics squarely into play. They ignore the fact that the average Chinese tourist stays 4 days while western tourists stay for an average of 3 weeks. The Chinese tourists are on package tours with the profit left at home. While the question is posed to Chinese tourists "how much do you spend per day" the real question should be, how much of that money stays in Thailand. Of course, retired expats whether staying on the 400/800 thousand yearly budget spend the most in Thailand. Yes, they have the lowest daily spend but the highest total spend which is much more important to the economy of Thailand. They smooth out the low-high season bumps, support the construction industry by buying and renting apartments, and support a whole network of Thai families. The Thai government really needs to stop listening to the TAT statistics which are twisted to spin a story of "look how well we are doing". Wake up and smell the coffee. Once you have driven away the western tourists and expat retirees with high prices, poor service, pollution, sewage, and garbage everywhere, silly hoop jumping visa regulations, they will be unlikely to return.  Vietnam will eat Thailands lunch in 5-10 years is my prediction.  

The burning ban is a technicality that Thais ignore. Like speeding. Burn at night, not burning, just a fire that you were, fortunately, able to put out. 

It's a petty crime when it's someone else's i-phone that is nicked, a major crime when it's yours. 

The rainy season is forecast to arrive 4 weeks late, so some time closer to the last week in May 1st week in June. 

Sucks to be him. Young and dumb. Enjoy the accommodation and meals. 

Too funny. His ego is as infinite as the universe complaining about losing Twitter followers. I would have thought he has much, mush, more important things on his mind. 

I am no fan of Trump but this would seem reasonable to me. 

It's all Karma as far as I am concerned. Republican obstructionists during Obama's Presidency are getting a taste of Democrats meddling now. As for Captain Birther, you reap what you sow. Enjoy.

I am wondering what percentage of the water that remains in usable. 

Don't bother me with the details, I just want to know where I can find these certified personal, and where I can buy my prescriptions. 

So, no surprises there. Seems to be standard operating procedure. Submit plans, get approval, build however you want. Add 8-10 extra floors, change the building layout. It does not seem to matter. 

Jobs for the Chinese, debt for the countries involved, kickbacks for government officials signing the deals, third world quality construction. That sums it all up for me. 

Can Thais be that stupid to really believe Prawit's watch story? I don't think so, but maybe I give them too much credit. Those with Thai partners please ask them and report back. My thought is Thais just accept government/military/police corruption as a reality of life. The excuses are just excuses. They don't have to be truthful or even plausible, any excuse will do.