OneMoreFarang

I am sure lots of things happen and it is deliberately not reported anywhere. It could upset those tourists if they see that in the news and we don't want that.

I knew a bar manager from Soi Cowboy who moved to Cambodia and was killed over there. He had powerful enemies in Thailand. I have no idea if his death over there was related to his Thai enemies or new Cambodian enemies. Fact is, that is both countries it is a very bad idea to cheat the wrong people or borrow money from loan sharks and don't pay it back, or do shady business and don't pay the people who want a part of the cake. Most of us are not involved in such business. And I guess that people who are involved in shady business don't tell their mum about it.

He was in charge when 2000 (or 2500?) suspected drug dealers were killed. His fans applauded him because they thought actual drug dealers were killed. His opponents claimed that lots of people were intentionally killed and then declared drug suspects. As far as I know this dark story was never thoroughly investigated.

PassApp - I would love to see that in Thailand.

I think in Thailand it is really up to you. Tip what YOU want to tip - depending on how good the service was and how much you can afford. I don't think I ever saw in Thailand that the service people complained about no tip.

Yes, but there wouldn't be hundreds of reporters and cameras waiting for him. Imagine he would get out of the plane, and nobody is there to publish it live. What a nightmare for the guy who needs attention 24/7.

Here are three: http://www.es.co.th/index.asp https://th.rs-online.com/web/ https://www.mynpe.com/

You must have missed the picture in the news. He had a medical checkup at the eye doctor. His daughter visited him to take his hand to guide him to the doctor. There are obviously no qualified eye doctors in Thailand, that is why he had to visit that doctor in a country far away. It would be funny if it wouldn't be so sad.

Thanks for confirming to us that you listen to "your partner". I always love it when farangs think they are well informed because they talked with Noi or Nit or maybe Somchai.

After living in Thailand constantly since before Thaksin started in politics, and constantly reading the news and talking to people, I have probably a better understanding of Thai politics compared to farmers in red villages. I agree that many Thai politicians are greedy and corrupt. What makes Thaksin stand out is his brazen "I am above the law" attitude. He doesn't even hide his corrupt deals and somehow he thinks he should get away with it. But he didn't get away with it, he should realize that after spending 15 years outside of Thailand. He did some good things for Thailand and Thai people. And somehow he convinced the poor masses, that he, the rich billionaire, is their fried. 555 If those hard-working Thai people want a better government, then I suggest they should never vote for known corrupt politicians. Because how can they expect an honest government full of corrupt politicians which they voted for? And no, I don't mind that I can't vote. After all, this is Thailand and Thai people should decide.

Yes, absolutely. Free accommodation and food are guaranteed.

Maybe some of his ex-red-shirt-friends will remind him that they are not his friends anymore.

Good that you changed your mind. It seems now many people realize that Thaksin coming back means a lot of headache. Personally, I think that was obvious since at least 10 years. And many people in this forum criticized me for that standpoint. What convinced you to change your mind?

Obviously nobody would lie. But honest mistakes happen. ????

And hopefully this time the voters will remember and don't forget this little detail in the next election.

It's obvious that Thaksin thinks he made a deal. The question is: Does the person who made that deal feels like keeping it?

Did anybody check if Thaksin has any appointment with his hairdresser or pedicurist in Dubai next week. We learned from last time that those important appointments can delay international trips by weeks.

Wrong. They find out a lot and they know a lot. But then it's a question what they do with that knowledge...

Did you buy a brand name product from a reliable source? Or something cheap from China? I remember I saw a video from Dave from EEVblog talking about producing devices. It seems he only buys from known places like DigiKey. They are not cheap, but reliable.

Maybe now the authorities collect all the personal details of (new) customers. Hello, I want a girl. No problem sir, we will visit you soon. ????

As far as I know the Win-riders pay a lot of money to work at those locations. Wins from other locations know the rules. Don't pick up a passenger from an area from another Win group location! The Bolt riders ignore the territory rules - and there are consequences. I don't like it. But as far as I know all those Win payments are informal to the local "influential people". The system is broken when one group has to pay for local access and another group doesn't pay. It would be wonderful if the authorities would sort this out.

I hope for you that doesn't include lots of payments - all entered on your phone. ????

Yes. If you do it all new, no problem. If the wires are (not) in the wall, without conduit, then think twice.

The 2-way switches are easily available, from many brands.