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Many, many paragraphs of the "new" constitution apply retrospectively, as a general framework for how the people in the country and politics should live together. Now there should be an exception only for the 8 years for a PM? Ridiculous cherry picking which thus calls into question the validity of the entire constitution.

I also think the new penalty for driving without a helmet is too high compared to driving through a red light. Both ways of behaving are stupid and ignorant, but those who drive without a helmet "only" endanger themselves, while red light drivers endanger the lives of third parties and bystanders.

Unfortunately, the penalties are very general and undifferentiated. For example driving too fast. So far always 500 baht flat rate. Someone speeding with 98 km/h on a road with a maximum speed of 90 km/h pays the same as someone driving 180 km/h. There is still considerable need for revision.

2013? That's nine years ago. snail's pace

What is the evidence? The article says exactly what I described. Freedom of expression has its limits where hatred and violence are incited.

This is your perception. My perception is different. The German government has an office for integration and foreigner policy since more than 30 years. To name just one difference. Foreigners in Germany are allowed to speak their mind publicly without fear of reprisals. Whole talk shows in German television make a living from it. However, Islamic hate preachers who publicly call for violence and the overthrow of the state are forbidden. Freedom of expression has its limits. And that's good.

That is clear if you want to stay in Thailand without any problems. You adapt and have a low profile if possible. I guess there is a general consensus on this in the forum. The possibility of free expression of opinion is restricted and for foreigners, as can be seen in this case, even more. And you may or may not be critical of that.

That's easy. There are many legal avenues of action open against a decision by the immigration authorities. The legal systems differ significantly from each other.

I feel the same way. It is clear how best to behave within the given freedom framework of a country without encountering any problems. In the worst case, you are not allowed to say anything more publicly and have to accept any idiotic rubbish without complaint, even if you are negatively affected by it. But it also makes sense to question the given freedom framework. And this framework of freedom to express one's opinion openly is becoming narrower and more and more curtailed. Unfortunately.

First sentence: 100% agree. The second sentence depends on the individual situation. Anyone who has a business here, has a Thai family, has children together, has settled in Thailand for a long time, pays taxes, etc. is more or less affected by political decisions.

It's interesting to see the media attention (many TV stations have reported on it) that a single foreigner standing quietly, alone and peacefully at an intersection in Nakon Nowhere, holding up a crossed-out picture of a politician, can generate. What the rulers fear is not that it is a foreigner who can easily be expelled, but any form of public protest. Reminds me of the democratic protest movement 8 years ago, where Thai activists were taken off the train by the police and were not allowed to continue to Hua Hin in the figure corruption scandal. Or the lifting of a sandwich, the 3 finger salute or the truck driver honking 3 times. Imagine that all motorists and motorcyclists who are dissatisfied with the current political situation honk their horns at the same time every day throughout Thailand.

I hope too. One can get along well with 1000 people in peaceful, tolerant coexistence. And then there's the one who pushes the wrong buttons inside you, which can make you explode. Overall, be aware that freedom of expression in Thailand is not the same as it is for example in Germany or, in extreme cases, Russia where holding up a sign that says "Peace" can get you in jail for years.

cowardice is not the right tranlated word. It has a negative connotation. The image is a mouse that hides, conceals, but is clever in its adaptation to the environment.

He has Thai family and may have lived here for a long time. Might have a work permit and pay taxes here. Has perhaps been annoyed by some injustices, xenophobia or obvious corruption for a long time. Maybe he has nothing left to lose and doesn't care if he gets kicked out of the country or not. He has expressed his opinions peacefully and has not committed any crime legally. I think he knew in advance that his action might have consequences. The way to live problem-free in Thailand is to blend in, have a low profile, pay your bills and be compliant. Appropriate cowardice is rewarded in Thailand as long as you have money. Many foreigners here have also had a toad or two to eat. For some, the anger then breaks out openly, others eat it up and get stomach ulcers.

A money printing machine for few, certain people with the right connections.

A planning error? Not enough transport capacity provided for the entourage? Planning is the mental anticipation of future action. This ability is lacking here in one place or another.

First the military putsch. Repeals the current constitution, which actually stipulated the death penalty for coup plotters. Then the putschists write a new constitution that retrospectively provides impunity for the putschists. The new constitution applies retrospectively. For Payuts 8 years as a PM but suddenly not? The CC now decides between the well-being of an individual man and the constitution that should apply to all people equal. It is sad to see how the rulers of Thailand have treated their constitutions in the past and currently.

Unfortunately, the problems already begin with the correct determination of the tourism figures. It's all so incredibly superficial, unspecific and independent of the target groups. So far top 1-4: around 600,000 Malaysian visitors (mostly pure day tourists) around 430,000 Indian visitors (certainly not all millionaires) around 300,000 Laotian visitors (many of them looking for a job in Thailand) around 200,000 Singapore visitors (more typical short-term tourists). Also, for example, expats with a Thai family, pensioners, medical tourists, business travelers, etc. are not recorded properly. Whoever crosses the Thai border is mercilessly counted as a tourist. So at the end of the year you come up with great numbers that ultimately say nothing and are also not suitable for planning and measuring success. In the end remains only a glass ball of data scrap.

After the word "believes" I stopped reading.

The problem Thailand's tourism suffers from is the incompetence of the country's leaders and the heads of the various institutions. The lack of realistic goals, sensible planning, clearly defined measures, concerted coordination and communication is catastrophic. For the exogenous factors like the Russian war, China's Zero C19 policy, fuel costs, etc Thailand can't do anything. But for all endogenous factors yes. And these are handled super badly.

Hope the court finds enough people who can count to 8.

Guess there is a difference between a red notice and an arrest warrant. An arrest warrant has probably never been issued.

Went to MBK Bangkok recently. There are many of handbags and T-Shirt shops full of counterfeit branded products.

It should also be worth checking all the corruption cases he has worked on in the past. He must have gotten the 658 million for treating one or the other case "benevolently".

What is this nonsense again? If the parliament has to be dissolved here and now, for whatever reason (vote of no confidence, no majority for the PM? etc.), then can there never be new elections in Thailand because the parliament was dissolved?