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TPP will definitely hit Thailand's generic pharmaceutical industry hard not to mention the enforced by treaty use of Genetically Modified food and seeds.

Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha ..... What? Border security backed by the EU? Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha

So .... what's up with Immigration? Seems to be a lot of complaints this year.

They understand cookie-cutter concept. Not creative concept. Cookie-cutter model very easy. Same-same is good.

Actually same-same is boring and it is same-same everywhere.

When I studied marketing a hundred years ago the retail trick was to keep people in the store by making it interesting and enjoyable. But that was a hundred years ago.

Until they get a pay increase ... yes ... providing there is a conviction or clear evidence their actions were heroic. Why not use money confiscated from criminals for the reward pot? The only way to disrupt the culture of corruption and laziness in the police is better pay and a sense of pride in their job and a sense of pride in Thailand.

I hope he was a KIA with a smile on his face.

Hope they get more than 4 months in prison.

They were ordered to fell trees? By whom?

I think that's the real bad guy.

The TPP will allow corporations the right to sue governments for restricting imports, particularly Big Pharma. Are you ready for overpriced medications? TPP strips the right for a government to control and regulate US corporations.

In spite of all criticism it is a positive element in the current government.

Taipei also has many green lungs. It looks like all buildings but walk around back and you will find a park with trees and grass in just about every section.It is great for old people and children and even office workers to grab a coffee or lunch ... it gives people a chance to be in Nature while living in the city.

Back in the late 70s and 80s Toyota had the biggest market share in the Middle East just from personal observations. This was before Toyota had inroads to the US or European markets. ISIS can raid dealerships and storage points so it is really no mystery for me.

Do the retail stores have to cut prices also or will they just increase their profits. I haven't seen any reduction in prices of Thai made products at Big C or Tops.

Google Turkey and the Muslim Brotherhood. I think the current Turkish government is behind the bombings. Maybe using IS as a proxy.

Article by a Turkish columnist for the Hürriyet Daily

http://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/6698/turkey-islamic-state

Dear OP ... to respond to your question and comment on the threads one saying yes and the other saying no ... well both are correct. This is Thailand. Always have a few thousand handy when you deal with Immigration.

You suggesting BOTH are correct. Has this actually happened to you or friend, or your posting a theory?

I would prefer to listen to the experienced members for my advice. That advice has been clearly provided.

Yes ... both are correct ... I have been here 9 years and yes it has happened to me. If I were you I'd do an on line 90 day ... CYA.

I agree, the way Buddhism is practiced in Thailand is a lot different than other parts of Asia. Here it seems to be a tool to redeem oneself for bad behavior and not much more as if making merit takes away the pain one causes others ... it makes things right for the offender.

I think it comes down to one word ... respect ... something that is rare in Thailand. There is respect for family, the rich, the powerful but not much more.

There are some very nice affordable condos around Ratchatwei BTS. A great location for BTS and airport link.

My experience with companies that list condos is ... if you don't want to pay through the nose they are not really interested.

" Pol Colonel Peerapan Chanthian led the Japanese Embassy's second secretary and consul Kenichi Tsukagoshi and members of the foreign media to inspect the scene for clues and assistance with procedures regarding Yoshitoka's body."

Damn!!! Can you imagine a North American or European embassy doing that?

No?

I can't either.

Dear OP ... to respond to your question and comment on the threads one saying yes and the other saying no ... well both are correct. This is Thailand. Always have a few thousand handy when you deal with Immigration.

Just saw a Thai video of Thai drivers and accidents, made I think, by the government... just one word for most Thai drivers ... STUPID

The way they drive on the road is just plain stupid.

I think everyone who has been here awhile would agree that in Thai culture it's all about appearance, not about substance.

Best thing to do is post this kind of information on every internet platform available and warn people not to go to the place that hurts tourists and scams tourists. Have your phone handy and make a video every time.

Note to self: Respect culture and rules while a guest in another country.

I would expect the Muslim communities in the UK and Europe to do the same. Sharia patrols in Muslim areas is outside European law yet it is tolerated. Here is a clip from 60 minutes a US investigative news program like the UK's Panorama.

RE: BBC

I have seen so many comments and labeling by those who need a color code or label for anything they deem too complicated.

BBC used to be what I would call liberal in that it always presented two sides of a story quite often stirring debate which liberal and liberty should do.

Since the Cameron government took control, there was a major shake-up of the BBC and since that time the BBC has pretty much been towing the line.

The BBC is conservative. So conservative in fact they serve as a mouthpiece of the Tory government.

Sad ... very sad.

So few leave behind a legacy that means anything.

Given the nature of the culture it is hard to believe this was over two young men known to be drug users. I think perhaps a lot of angry taxi mafia people, beach mafia people and so on, were also venting their anger and frustration.

If I recall correctly, there were a lot more civil rights abuses under civilian government.

Does calling the rigged elections of friends and family a democracy? China has elections for that matter.

Does such a democracy have exemption from civil rights abuses?