JoeLing

Maybe the Italians should take the opportunity to apologize to the Brits for:

"Actions damaging the public image of the British nation as a whole"

Surely, the Italians would seriously regret, what's happen to the British happiness

So, finally we got those tourists "BOUNCING" back again
only to find no one is here to serve them or clean the resorts .

At least, tourists will find loads of "happy" Thai people sleeping
in their hammocks

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While saying that the original announcement could possibly have been worded better to make it quite clear that only illegal workers would be effected, but then maybe it was clear and those with an agenda twisted things.

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No worries, I'm sure CLARIFICATION will follow soon

My travel insurance cover with a Westpac black credit card says the following

We do not insure you for any event that is caused by or

arises from:

any act of terrorism; or

– any war or war like activities, whether war has been

formally declared or not, any hostilities, rebellion or

revolution, or civil war, military coup, or overthrow!

attempted overthrow of a government/military power;

So you would only have a problem with insurance if the event was caused by or arises from the coup. If you had been injured by a grenade thrown by a red or yellow shirt before the coup that might not have been covered either as it would have been an act of terrorism.

Don't worry...be happy

If you want to read the full terms and conditions they are here https://www.westpac.com.au/docs/pdf/pb/westpac_credit_card_comp_insurance_policy_after21Oct2012

Mine with Virgin says something similar.

4. Any claim that happens as a result of war, invasion,

revolution, rebellion, act of foreign enemy or any similar

event (except for any which the public did not know about

at the time of purchase of this insurance and/or for annual

multi-trip policies prior to the booking of any individual

trip). Please note that this exclusion does not apply to

section B – Medical and other expenses.

So if it's an accident whilst doing a sporting activity covered in say Phuket then I would still be covered yes?

Most likely it would, unless that sporting activity is muff-diving or motorbike accidents

”their requests for more relaxed traffic laws,” Jeez guys, how more relaxed can our traffic laws be? I suppose they want to drive on the footpath too, just like the motorcycle taxies.

Well, hospitals have to make profits too.

Obviously this is not deportation.... It is extradition.

Completely different.

Not all wrong.

One of them, case no 3 who committed a crime in Thailand, is deported.

The others, fugitives with international warrants, are extradited.

I was about to ask the same ! Any number available for Thais ?

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Well, if you're Thai and committed a crime abroad, you might be deported to Thailand.

If you're Thai, living abroad and have been convicted of a crime in Thailand,

then you you're pretty safe and don't have to worry about extradition.

But if you're a foreigner, conceived to have committed a crime at home,

your're pretty safe from extradition or deportation but there might be

a slight chance of extrajudicial rendition to Thailand.

Obviously this is not deportation.... It is extradition.

Completely different.

Not all wrong.

One of them, case no 3 who committed a crime in Thailand, is deported.

The others, fugitives with international warrants, are extradited.

Nice to see how the Army is cleaning up all this civilian issues, BUT ...
Shouldn't they clean up some of those "nasty little issues" within their own constituency?
Are those civilian "clean-ups" not just protecting and covering up their own interests?

I don't think at this time it's very wise to point out all the issues the military has in their
own ranks but I'm sure, most people do know what some of those issues are. Maybe if
the military would clean up their own house first, many of the "civilian problems" would
disappear all by themselves.

So lets hope, - hope is a bit too much so let's just dream - the army cleans up our civilian
masters first, so the next elected government can clean up the "nasty little issues" within
the army and Thailand can look forwards to a brighter future (in around 650 years time).

............ - a move by the Military against slavery in Thailand would, apart from the right thing to do, be a very smart PR move too.

I thought they started to eradicated this "problem" already in early in April?

Although I don't think that was a real smart PR move

what a load of western bullshit, have worked on trawlers for years is just some naieve reporter ,trying to get some syponthy if you dont like it jump off, feed the fish, get real all you do gooders

Waoo, now I just wish I'd understand what you're saying.

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Seems that EU & US may impose sanctions if Thailand does not change their wicked ways.

How often and for how many years have they threatened to impose sanctions and nothing happen?

www globalslaveryindex org

Some 21 million people worldwide are in forced labour with migrant workers most vulnerable.
Over half of all forced labourers work in Asia, with 18% in Africa and almost 10% in Latin America.

If the governments of the developed countries (and their people) would be serious with their threats towards
nations who allow slave labour, sure a big proportion of those slave laborers would have a better life but then
what westerners would want to miss exotic food, cheap clothing and electronics?

Hmmm, new course of how to make the trouble disappear?
New workshop on how drown them more efficiently?

So, what's new in the news?
This here looks like 30 year old "news" to me .....

Ahh a 'relative' persuaded him to join the venture.

A fool and his money are soon parted...

Although a relative managed to persuade him to join the venture he forgot to persuaded him to jump.

..... understanding is a two-way street. If the Thai tourism industry seeks to attract the international market, the current government needs to better understand the rest of the world. The fact is that most tourists know little about Thailand, nor do they want to get involved with local politics while on vacation. .........

........ Image is everything!

One of the most basic philosophies for every Thai seams to be: "Ultimately I'm on my own". ME, ME, ME.

Only MY idea is right. Only I am important. Only MY opinion counts. Only I understand, no one else.

Suppose that's why Thailand is also the hub of clarifications.

The only time others are considered is, if one can point a finger at them.

I believe keeping face in one's own mind is more important to Thais, than the image others might have of them.

Can't wait to see those army girls in camouflage g-strings,

playing [volley]ball on the tourist beaches

accompanied by the Army brass band.

I prefer something a bit more mature, productive and beneficial. There already seems to be plenty of alternative distractions for sober and non-sober tastes.

What seems to be in short supply are constructive comments aimed at the issue at hand.

Constructive comments ?

Here on TV ?

OK - I'll try.

So how could the army help tourism in a mature, productive way?

Sorry, I give up

Can't wait to see those army girls in camouflage g-strings,
playing [volley]ball on the tourist beaches
accompanied by the Army brass band.

Now I never saw that movie but sure, it can't be as terrible as some of the headlines or articles I read lately.

After a recent comedy totally bombed with audiences

Suppose CoconutsBangkok and many other English "farang media" can't either afford or are not educated

enough to use the oxford dictionary and have to resolve to English street slang.

Now according to the "Urban Dictionary", words related to "bombed' Include:
bomb - bombs - bombing - terrorist
awesome - cool - amazing - sweet - sexy - hot
shit - sick - sex - drunk - wasted - hammered - dope - weed

After a long time, the 46-year-old film executive changed his mind and proceeded to experience some sort of breakdown

Changed his mind about what? Become journalist or editor of one of the "Farang News"

It's pretty bombed, not more moderators, journalists or editors change their mind and
proceeded to experience some sort of suicide.

Wish everyone a bombing day

Hub of ridiculous headlines.
"Cross Thai border to Malaysia" in Ranong?
Wishful dreaming?

Just wonder, has anyone ever tried to cross the Thai-Lao border in Sadao
or, the Malaysia-Myanmar border in Rantau Panjan?

Suppose, next time a farang is arrested in Pattaya, the news will read
"Farang arrested in Pattaya whilst crossing the American - Russian border"

Yes it is! Party non-stop 24/7 on every single one of the 25 or so beaches, not to mention all the jungle in between. You can feel the entire island shaking from dancing feet after midnight; some fear it might sink one day from too many revellers.

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Well, I haven't seen a party for months on the beach I live ;-)

Well my friend, time to invest in a good pair of specs and a hearing aid

Sorry mate, didn't know you had a party

I must have been "away"

I saw'em bouncing back with my own eyes, more then ever before -
at the border whilst trying to enter Thailand.

Let me get this straight, drug fuelled, binge drinking revellers can party and get wasted all night long, but ordinary folks on the same island have to stay indoors? Ha! Anyway, isn't the whole Ko Phangan island just one big party anyway?

Yes it is! Party non-stop 24/7 on every single one of the 25 or so beaches, not to mention all the jungle in between. You can feel the entire island shaking from dancing feet after midnight; some fear it might sink one day from too many revellers.

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Well, I haven't seen a party for months on the beach I live ;-)