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Your comments are plausible. The one thing that I find odd in this scenario is that the outcome could look as if the military/controlling influences have been walked all over. That just doesn't sound right to me given the incidence of coups in this country.

..and here is a photo...... https://vietnam.postsen.com/world/427216/Mr-Thaksin-Ms-Yingluck-appeared-at-Prime-Minister-Hun-Sen’s-birthday-party.html

Yes, a long history together - and golfing buddies.

Google it. I did. Oh, there you go...https://apnews.com/article/thailand-thaksin-shinawatra-cambodia-hun-sen-e3835ff2972fb3afdac149c2cb627da9

Beats a coup in my book.

No different to any predecessor - he certainly took less than Thaksin. He got things done - and at the end of the day may have successfully presided over a major move towards democracy in Thailand.

I agree with all the above..........it was just a shame that he was such an unlikeable figure - now, if he had some of the charm of a khun Abhisit.......

Didn't stop him going to Cambodia to celebrate with his pal Hun Sen.

Pharmacies in soi Buakhao are a rip off.....the street sellers are fine. Try the Kamagra orange dissolvable tabs, 7 in a pot, for 180-250 Baht depending on negotiating skills

I did my TM30 online (https://tm30.io/) back in March and no issues when I did my extension in May.

Not TM30......... this is 90 day reporting. There is no 'cause'.......there is only one 'winner' where Immigration is concerned. Good luck with your email...............................I have been waiting 3 months for a reply to mine asking about the official time before you can apply for an annual extension.

Ask at Jomtein 10 times if you wish.....you could get up to 10 different answers. Just do it. Jomtein will never see the slip - until you go to do your extension application. I have been doing my 90 days online for 2 years.

I am pretty sure that it will be busy again this year.....maybe not such an impact from the Russians, but I think the post Covid bar has been set - most people will suck up the airfares, they weren't cheap this year.

Whilst I agree with your sentiments, what he did was fundamentally wrong. Consequently, he should have resigned when it all kicked off. These days, like it or not, you just can't allow yourself to get carried away with your emotions - especially if you are in a position of authority. I find that a little sad in all honesty.

Why do you think there would not be? Did you experience Jomtein in Januray/February this year?

Of course it is acceptable!

OnemoreFarang is certainly not stressed............his posts remain calm and lucid - and typically p!ss taking.

Why are you stressed?

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...add the Viagra, watch and sunglasses vendors.....

Hun Sen's birthday celebrations must have taking it out of him.

Of course you can have an account with them - that doesn't make them a bank. Read their small print and you might just start to understand the difference.

I can handle capitalism, no problem, I was part of it for years. What I can't abide is arrogant gouging my low life 'hustlers'. They would sell their Granny for Sixpence and would not hesitate to rip off visitors to this country. The Phuket mafia are probably the worst.

Seriously, you need to get a life.

You know nothing - and continually provide evidence to support that view. I detest tuk-tuk drivers and begrudge the cheating b4stards anything,