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https://www.smh.com.au/world/asia/the-more-i-try-the-more-enemies-i-make-an-exiled-investigator-speaks-out-20220728-p5b5ej.html

Or the sad case of Paween Pongsirin, which shows that honest people don't stand a chance in the criminal swamp. Where an investigator had to flee to Australia because his findings also affected influential people in Thailand and he had to fear for his life.

Hot air. So far, all so-called anti-corruption authorities ACT, NACC, AMLO, DSI, internal audit authorities, courts, etc. have failed for decades. The only way to break of this mafia-like, interwoven cancer of corruption within the authorities would be a independent, national tax police force. These would have to be completely re-established outside of the existing police authority structures in small, autonomous cells. The funding of this tax police should then be 10% success fee from all assets recovered - previously stolen from the people -.

One wonders; What comes first? a. Their own personal well-being or b. The welfare of the Thai people. I know the answer.

A law that bans or restricts ownership of media companies for politicians makes sense. The purpose is to rule out party-political influence on public opinion and broadcaster policy. In the current case, the question arises as to whether such an influence has actually taken place or whether it would be possible. Both are obviously to be denied here. The iTV channel has been inactive for a long time. Media influence on public opinion is therefore technically impossible. Even the share of 0.003% on a closed media company does not suggest that it would be possible to influence broadcaster policy here. Any other neutral electoral commission or any other independent constitutional court in the world would not even accept such a case for consideration. Unfortunately, the necessary neutrality of the Thai EC is not given. They are the same people who were put in place by Prayut after the coup.

Fin a 100% case for a closed mental institution.

He claimed that he had closely monitored the MoU drafting process and discovered that the contents of document were the result of negotiations .... The guy doesn't seem to be the brightest candle on the cake.

I'm sorry, what? Not the media? I clearly remember the years of synchronization of all major television stations, where Prayut then advertised his politics for hours every Friday evening.

They've a lot to do there. Maybe first ensure that democratically elected majorities can also function accordingly in the system.

That is ridiculous. 42000 shares inherited in 2006. The company share is less than 1%. Pita tried to sell the shares. He has also reported his shares to the EC. iTV a micro-channel without any meaning. Where is there supposed to be or have been any influence on popular opinion or on broadcaster policy? Any democratic constitutional court in the world would not even accept such a case for review. But not in Thailand.

Since the coup, Prayut and his cronies have completely controlled the media, the EC, the CC and the Senate. No democracy can function in such a constellation. It is clear from the election that the majority of the people want a change. If this time the will of the majority of the people, can be so easily suppressed by flimsy tricks of the establishment; I have my doubts about that.

250 senators who are financially exceptionally privileged. Then a young election winner comes along and wants to introduce taxes for big plot landowners and ensure a fairer distribution of national income. It's all about the money. The anti-monarchy argument is just an excuse for a witch hunt.

5:30pm? There was enough daylight. How irresponsible (stupid) someone have to be, to drive a boat with 33 passengers in daylight, full throttle into concrete pillars.

The EC will certify the election results within 60 days. (TNA) Let's see what tricks are still being tried within the 2 months to twist the result.

What twisted logic. If the army didn't make coups, the media wouldn't need to use the word either. The distortion of cause and effect does not seem to be clear in his mind.

All seven members of the current EC are the same members from the previous election, appointed by the National Legislative Assembly, which was the legislative arm of the previous junta. If you cannot win an election regularly, then you declare the election invalid. It's easy when you've completely occupied institutions, that should normally be completely independent, with your friends.

The small motorcycle group of British fools should leave Phuket as soon as possible. The tuk tuk driver and his gang will be on the lookout for them and want revenge.

Chuwit is/was much more useful as a whistle blower with his background knowledge of corrupt politicians and officials. To name exactly who and where criminal figures here are enriching themselves, in criminal ways with illigal activities, stealing taxpayers money and state budgets at the expense of society. The fact that he is now wearing himself out with the controversial topic that is generally discussed by many: - cannabis - is less helpful socio-politically. In itself, it is not criminal whether you are for or against legalizing cannabis. His usefulness as a fighter against corruption is/was many times greater than that of an anti cannabis crusader.

...Earlier Mr Phipat said 60-70% of the fees will be earmarked for a tourism fund, while 17% will be used for medical insurance for tourists.... Nice example of unclear budget management. 17% for tourist medical assistance; ok. 60%-70% for the TAT fund?. For what exactly the money will be spent on, is unclear and vague. For luxury travels, 1st class flights, conferences and gourmet banquets in 5 star hotels especially for senior TAT employees? And not a word about the remaining 13%-23%. Maybe pocket money? If Thailand has its 20 million visitors a year, that would be 6000 million Thai Baht. This extra budget isn't chicken <deleted>. In the free economy, company managers with such unclear budget allocation informations would be fired immediately.

- She has only been working in the bar for a few weeks (3) - She is 35-45 yo and is fed up with bar life and is looking for someone for her exit strategy (2) - She has a low level of education but speaks very good English (4) - She is very good looking, a real Stunner and is in high demand (6) - She is between 20-30 yo, drinks and loves the party life (6) The higher the score, the lower the likelihood of a lasting relationship outside of her bar life.

My post generally referred to the possibility (intentionally or unknowingly) of walking past an unmanned immigration box at Phuket Airport without getting an entry stamp. This is simply because the passageways at the immigration boxes do not have physical barriers, as is the case at Suvanabumi Airport, for example.

Prioritize peace and security for all people living in the country..... and bags full of taxpayers money for me and my friends.

I also flew into Phuket Airport myself. There are many passport control boxes and many were not manned when I arrived. It is possible to simply walk past an unmanned immigration box and go straight to the baggage carousel.

She is apparently just the transport mule. Why don't the police try to catch the clients/buyers/backers in Thailand too. To do this, they would only have to let the mule continue to run with 2 kilograms of flour and also nail down the recipients when handing it over.

Apparently no state budget is safe. Unbelievable how easy it is for criminals to siphon 90 million baht in to private pockets from a state budget, and no one asks questions. Thailand has a real problem controlling the use of taxpayers' money. Like a self-service store. Just reach into the state coffers. The cases that are coming to light are most likely just the tip of the iceberg. Those responsible in the state are not trustworthy to take proper care of taxpayers' money.