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1 hour ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

Thaksin sycophants have a selective memory.

 

Their love for anything Thaksin related clouds their minds and they can't think logically.

 

 

 

I'm not pro or anti Taksin. He's a strong presence in Thai politics, and obviously has a lot of clout within PT, and influence on his daughter. People condemn and deride this without mercy, but in itself I don't see a problem. She is young and inexperienced. Just like Pita was. And look what happened to him. He got mangled. Not much difference in age, but look at where they are now. He's gone for 10 years. You might say, what an incredible waste. We'll never know. If she survives everything they throw at her she'll come out all the stronger.

6 minutes ago, mikeymike100 said:

The Sun "moves across the sky" because the Earth spins. The Sun is moving as are all stars and planets and galaxies! I asked Galileo and he agreed!

But not relative to the earth. It appears to rise and set, but as we've known for 600 years, this is an illusion, as you say, caused by the earth turning on its axis. 600 years ago the Catholic Church burned people at the stake for proclaiming this "heresy". They're still pretty much at it today, maybe only metaphorically. But the current Pope's unwarranted lobbying is extremely unwelcome, to me, at least. Millions, if not billions, of people live in dire poverty and ignorance because of his outrageous bs doctrines.

6 minutes ago, Walker88 said:

Just as racism and misogyny are now hallmarks and planks of the Party formerly known as “Republican”, so, too, is it at the core of supporters of the debate loser here. Apparently it is allowed.

 

Not so veiled racist and misogynist comments pepper this thread. Of course most come from a short  little guy, someone who seems to have suffered laughter from women he paid for carnal activity, when they saw he was---like his terribly flawed hero---perhaps “not quite freakishly small, but well below average” (Stormy’s famous quip after her silly tryst and spank job with Tighty Whitey Mushroom Boy).

 

Incels. QAnons, racists, misogynists, bitter old loser white guys, traitors to US principles, the poorly educated, the unsuccessful…that’s the core support of the debate loser and convicted felon, a fool now responsible for bomb threats against an entire city and people of color who have made that city their home.

 

The cesspool is deep, and it’s full of MAGA losers, gurgling in the filth.

It's depressing, but this is the new norm, it seems. On the Bangkok Post forum it's the same.

14 hours ago, mikeymike100 said:

Certainly agree about the rooms being rather small and also the Thai food being westernized. I believe one of the best attributes the hotel has is the service, which is absolutely excellent.

When I had lunch there, with some coworkers,  outside, they had these large umbrellas to shade you from the Sun. Of course the Sun is moving across the sky, so every 5 minutes or so, staff would come and move the umbrellas. to keep the shade in the right place.So I inquired how many staff the hotel has, after we had finished the meal i was escorted to the front desk and met the Manager, who told me they have 2.5 members of staff to every guest!

Well actually, no. The sun isn't moving anywhere. We're moving. Ask Galileo!

6 hours ago, NativeBob said:

it is "Iglesia Ni Cristo" something like Asian Opus Dei.

Hard core Catholicism, my son's nanny was one of those.

 

CIA is about money, huge sums from the US gov. to establish "democracy and freedom" >>> in fact ugly puppets to loot their own countries.

 

Sometimes they show miracles like Twin Towers & kerosene kaboom and similar. 

 

Who are they? I guess heartless and greedy bureaucrats.

I don't think this is Iglesia ni Cristo. Another racket entirely. Same MO. Catholic scare mongering.

9 hours ago, proton said:

 

Offering 10k baht to voters was not a bribe then? They are not only guilty of that but of backstabbing the voters by colluding with the parties they fought against for 2 decades. Hypocritical opportunists. FFP were the party with the most votes so Pita should be the PM not daddy's little girl.

If you read the party manifestoes of almost every major party in the election, they all offer "bribes". In fact, PPRP's were extremely attractive. 30,000 to 7.5 million farmers, plus 2k per Rai, old age pension to all 60 yo and above from between 3k and 5k pm, 10k for pregnant women, 3k pm for all kids up to 6.

You can read all about it here. Then tell me PT are the only villains.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/election-promises-thailands-major-parties-2023-05-10/&ved=2ahUKEwjz7YL1w8CIAxUfdfUHHWX8J-44ChAWegQICxAB&usg=AOvVaw2RglclXqtgkLSXqGQ8mdzN

3 hours ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

As long as it’s a good vision and helps Thailand and its citizens. Where it originates from is secondary. Thais should feel blessed that the Shinawatra family is wholeheartedly working for the country. 
 

its progress and way better than what Thailand was under the junta 

Are you and @sscc by any chance related?

5 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

She is  a ventriloquist.... and we all know who is holding her

Er, you mean Taksin is a ventriloquist and she's his dummy?

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra makes the policy statement at parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

During the parliamentary debate on the policy statement delivered by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, People’s Party MP Sirikanya Tansakul criticised the newly unveiled plans, arguing they largely mirror the ideas previously promoted by Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of the Pheu Thai Party.

 

Sirikanya highlighted that the policy statement strays significantly from Pheu Thai Party’s campaign promises. Instead, she noted, many of the Prime Minister’s initiatives echoed points made by Thaksin in his recent speech, suggesting the current government lacks originality and autonomy.

 

"The statement is no different from former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s policies, with broad objectives but unclear goals," Sirikanya commented. She also pointed out the absence of the highly anticipated 10,000 baht digital wallet project, a key campaign promise, and questioned whether the government still plans to implement it.

Thaksin had addressed 14 issues on 22nd August, and 11 of these were repeated in the policy statement, including the digital wallet project for "fragile groups." According to Sirikanya, this trend reflects a recycling of policies from the Thai Rak Thai Party, founded by Thaksin in 1998, and led until his ousting in the 2006 coup in Thailand.

 

“This isn’t just consistent; it’s akin to AAA+ on Miller’s Pyramid of Assessment. It’s about responsibility being handed down rather than innovation,” she remarked. Sirikanya expressed concerns that future cabinet meetings might become mere formalities, with significant decisions being made by outsiders to the official government structure.

 

She added that she seeks a Prime Minister who radiates her own brilliance, comparing the ideal leader to a shining star rather than a mere reflection like the moon.

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira later confirmed that the first phase of the 10,000 baht digital wallet payouts would begin on 25th September. The initiative targets 14.2 million people in vulnerable groups, injecting 140 billion baht into the economy.

 

Pichai acknowledged Thailand’s economic slowdown over the past five years, stressing that immediate action is necessary to prevent further decline and to initiate a path to recovery and growth, reported Thai Newsroom.

 

-- 2024-09-13
 

 

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My choice for PP leader was always Sirikanya. What a shame she was shoved aside to make way for Thanathorn's protégé whatever his name is.

8 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

Who is ,what is ,who really runs these CIA or FBI

 

I spoke to a workmate yesterday from the Philippines who was part of a big religious group there called something like the kingdom of Jesus and their leader Apollo Quigboyly is arrested by Marcos at the request of the FBI for alleged trafficking etc 

 

But my work mate said it's all made up by these secret organisations 

 

They are seen in the background dark sunglasses 

 

Does the president have any oversight of the CIA or do they run themselves 

Is the X Files department still looking for extra terrestrial?

Do these secret organisations assassinate people?

 

Is there any former CIA agents here ?

 

Is there secrets we don't know ?

 

Is there life on Mars? And please note gg, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd person plural form of the verb 'to be' in English is 'are'.

This Filipino guy is total low life. The rest of your questions are irrelevant. Your workmate has obviously been brainwashed by this devil worshipper.

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

In a disturbing case from Suphan Buri, a 12-year-old girl fled to seek help after being forced into prostitution by her aunt to serve a local official in Doembang Nangbuat District. The aunt received 2,000 baht, giving only 1,000 baht to the girl.

 

On September 12, 2024, police from Doembang Nangbuat Station questioned a Tambon Administrative Organization Council member, identified as Mr. Sakon Phonsajjatham, following allegations of sexual abuse involving the girl. The girl's aunt reportedly arranged for her niece to provide sexual services to Mr. Sakon.

 

Authorities, including the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, escorted the victim’s family for questioning and protection, while Mr. Sakon was interrogated. Efforts were made to keep the family and the girl under care and away from media interference.

Initial investigations revealed that Mr. Sakon negotiated with the girl's aunt, who brought her niece to him for 2,000 baht. The girl was taken to a hotel, where Mr. Sakon abused her after consuming a pill. Afterwards, he returned the girl to her aunt, who gave her 1,000 baht.

 

When the girl refused to go with Mr. Sakon again, citing pain, her aunt scolded her. Fearing further abuse, the girl sought refuge at a friend’s house, eventually contacting trusted individuals who helped her reach government authorities. The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security is now pursuing charges against Mr. Sakon for child rape.

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

-- 2024-09-13
 

 

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Shouldn't that be the Ministry of Human Development and Social Security?

2 hours ago, Spamhead said:

And neither will anybody else since there is no trial by jury in Thailand.

It was merely ironic to highlight bigotry.

I saw 2 Russians, or maybe Chinese, or maybe Americans, pushing a baby in a buggy the other day. They sure looked like they were going to eat the baby. I was on my way to work too. Funny coincidence.

Whoever did it took a lot of care. The tape isn't wrapped round their fur or their muzzles directly, but they've put some gauze around their muzzles first and taped that. A very neat job, but perhaps not a sustainable solution.

4 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said:

Not in my neighborhood. I don't care legally what they call themselves, they still have a big ol' "Tesco" sign on top of the building that can be seen for miles. As well, Tesco.com takes you right to their online shopping.

 

Why bicker about a fine point? If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck . . .

...you can be pretty sure it isn't Tesco.

And where would your neighbourhood be?

Tesco.com takes you to Tesco UK.

https://www.lotuss.com/en?srsltid=AfmBOoobzvvq0bwagKdlv0Onr-EfCsDH1g_iwNm4x4BwpXHSsJpjUheR

4 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said:

Yes, Tesco Lotus is still alive and well and thriving in LOS.

It's not Tesco Lotus any more. Tesco sold out to CP ages ago. Notice the signs? Lotus's?

On 7/23/2022 at 5:23 AM, HappyExpat57 said:

I wear size 45 and find Tesco occasionally has the larger sizes available, but it's still really hit and miss.

Tesco? In Thailand? They sold up years ago. You mean Lotutttt?

22 hours ago, BarBoy said:

I have been cheating on my wife for years with women and ladyboys. when i have a drink i just cant help it, I get so horny and have to give in. in thailand there are so many hot girls its unbearable. i go to pattaya all the time and my wife knows but she doesnt know what i am up to. sometimes i get 3 jumps a day. i cant control my urges and i feel sorry for my wife. what can i do?

Surprise, surprise she's cheating on you too. Been doing it for years. Great lay, great fun
@BarBoy.

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

I don't know if it makes a difference, I do tend to like Lazada, I find their customer service to be pretty good, and the delivery times to be pretty reliable. I used to think that they were a Thai company but I recently found out they are a Chinese owned company, same as Temu. 

 

As much as I do not like supporting Chinese owned companies it's very difficult to avoid them these days, completely. 

It was founded by a German guy in 2012.

Bought out by Alibaba. HQ in Singapore.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazada

30 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Paid for sex with an under 18 year old is considered to be the rape of a Child in the eyes of the law , regardless of any consent given 

Paid for might come under laws about prostitution which is another area. In any event it seems it's just the two owners of the bars in trouble. No punters mentioned.

5 hours ago, watchcat said:

 

Youngsters?

A minor in Thailand is a person aged under 20. 20 being the age of majority. It's probably not the age of the girls in question, nor even relevant here. The age of consent is 15. Under that and you're looking at statutory rape, unless the parties are married. However, this seems to be a human trafficking case, so I guess the laws differ.