Emdog

Hahaha.... did they bother to inform those who actually got a declaration of war (Australia, UK)? "Oh sorry, never mind....how about a nice plate of pad Thai?" I'm too lazy to research, but I seem to recall that Thailand declared war on the US but the Thai ambassador never got around to delivering the paperwork... so technically weren't at war and does seem in line with many slippery ways of government here... And that 170 year number: maybe started diplomatic relations 174 years ago, but took out the 4 for WW2.. "We didn't say continuous..."

Since when does the Thai government actually make plans and implement them? Seems so much is by seat of the pants decisions and then try to mop up mess later. Prime example was legalizing pot.... they seem incapable of seeing to the end of the drive way, let alone down the road

If the work can be done from home at the same level as at an office, it makes sense to allow to do the work at home. Working from home is one means to fight climate change: no energy spent in commuting, no resources needed to build new highways, light rails, autos, buses, motorcycles, bikes even footpaths.... along with all the vast amount of energy saved from no commuting. No loss of land for parking lots, highways, rail ways, etc. The major downsides are to restaurants that depend on the lunch time crowd and maybe some negative unforeseen psychological impact due to lack of face to face interaction

That sort of statement shows your great disconnect from reality. "Time to go back to meritocracy" Warrior ethos may have once included drunken rape and pillaging... Your man Pete ticked rape and drunk... unsure about pillage Merit? Largest organization he ran had perhaps 50 employees... US military has around 3 million. And Pete ran the budget into the ground for both organizations he oversaw. Secretary of Defense can't be a drunk. Reports from his employees say he was often drunk on the job. Lame Republicans try to say "many senators have been drunk at work too"... but they aren't part of nuke chain of command among other things. Somehow saying "we're as awful as he is" is faint praise. So tell me, just what are his merits other than being a Fox weekend post and Trump ass kisser?

I'm no doctor, but not taking her to hospital when she earlier had this condition seems negligence at the very least: "On 11 January, the woman failed to respond to officers at around 15:35 prompting a call to emergency services. However, by the time paramedics arrived, her condition had improved, and she was not transported to a hospital."

I wouldn't have to worry about that: My wife already clipped those off

so tell us what makes sitting down less safe than standing?

all the buttons are wrong buttons....

Ladyboys are protesting to police that pickpocketing is a reserved occupation for Thais only! "Keep your valuables close to your heart, and your hand on your wallet." May I suggest wallet in front pocket... close to your family jewels

"Sudarat Urges Thaksin to Target Beneficiaries of Transnational Crime Networks" wouldn't that be like shooting himself in the foot?

"The government is also intensifying its efforts to tackle fake news." Perhaps if the government put out half as many news bulletins, the amount of fake news could be cut by 50%....

This incident clear wasn't "over easy".... hope you don't mind my poaching your lines

Insipid 1005 of the murders happen in districts that have 7/11 stores. A fine example of non sequitur conspiracy lunacy

Biden's eulogy was just fine and he wasn't lost Gee, why wasn't former President Trump asked to say a few words? Perhaps because he is a maundering hateful liar of the first order?

and she earned the money to buy all of those watches from babysitting gigs when she was a teenager

The submarine races are the most eagerly sought tickets of the entire celebration!

No need to import plastic waste: Thailand has reached it's pollution target via domestic trashing ahead of schedule. Around pandemic time Thailand banned plastic bags usage at 7/11s and similar store. That lasted about 3 months. Was the law ever repealed? Rare to see people bringing their own bags. I guess rationale of government is that Thais have saved enough of the earth so now back to trashing as usual

All crypto is a scam: they are backed by nothing tangible; there is no "there" there.

To her credit her chants and prayers are no less effective than those of "mainstream" religions

Happens every year about this time, or so I have heard. Not what one might call "sustainable growth"....

She should order all government employees to exhale only, leaving more air to inhale for average citizens to process

Thailand can have all the "White Lotus" type resorts it wants, but at some point the rich have to leave the grounds of the resort and face the chaotic, ramshackle mess called reality here in Thailand.. the trash, the dangerous roads/drivers, the fraught with peril happenings.... I suppose they could travel by helicopter, but even the rich have problems with them at times

I suppose a bit better than taking ya ba to stay awake....

Some years back (forget how many...) recall a new law requiring inter city buses to have seat belts and enforce that with threat of X thousand Thai baht for non compliance. That enforcement lasted a few months, like most laws. The seat belts are there & now it's up to passengers to use or skip at own peril. Problem may also be unbelted passengers flying about the inside of bus: wouldn't want to be hit by 100 kilo Russian auntie

38,000 for 3 days? You could get "Thailand's finest" (hint: not police) for more than 3 days for that sum...