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"Emerging"? That usually implies some sort of recent rise to prominence, Pattaya has been a tourist trap at least since the Viet Nam war....

They argued that the phrase “same same but different” ridicules the way Thai people speak English,"...In my 20+ years here I have never heard that sort of interpretation.

and let us not forget that the poor drainage even makes lit up signs (with electric trip wires) glide into the pathways, and scooters too. I'd ask "where are the useless cops to get rid of those hazards" but better question might be "Where are the useful cops? We already know where the useless ones are....."

Back in the 80's wasn't Bangkok a major hub and Dubai was a pile of sand? But then all the commie countries east of here opened up so BKK lost it's "our way or the highway" status. I could be wrong. Wouldn't be first or last time...

Restrictions were put on what Trump could say, including not making a campaign speech, not bringing up irrelevant items, sticking to subject and perhaps even speaking some factual truth. Trump would have had literally nothing to say.... restricted items are bread and butter of his blatherings. He was left speechless

Looking at photos, doesn't look like usual high speed mayhem, which makes me wonder "Was she wearing her seat belt?"

Considering pollution level has been up around 150 in many places, one would think just the natural reaction to that poisoning would sufficiently mask any covid infection, making accurate data very hard to come by

Dumber than a bag of rocks. Even in 5th grade we had heard of and knew of "the Missouri compromise" and other attempts to "negotiate" a way to avoid the civil war. And Trump supposedly went to an Ivy League school. How can a person do that and still come out more ignorant than a 11 year old?

"Onlookers had detained the alleged 28 year old perpetrator, identified as Peeranat, preventing him from fleeing the scene." Good for them. Imagine took some courage if perp still had the knife

with air pollution levels around here up in the 150's, they should learn proper spelling of the word "cough"

"The EOC’s objective is to collaborate with other agencies to keep a close watch on environmental conditions and health repercussions." As we all know, simply looking at a problem is enough to solve it.... not! "Dr Opas emphasized the importance of addressing the root causes of PM2.5 pollution, which are primarily linked to vehicle emissions and industrial activities" The AQI for Bangkok right now is 112. At Lovell school in Pattaya it is 153. Half of Pattaya is seashore, so little air pollution should come from the sea.... levels around Laem Chabang industrial are lower. Are there really more vehicles here than in Bangkok? Hmm air flow from field burning? You tell me "... Ministry is moving towards renewable energy solutions, including the installation of solar panels and the future deployment of electric vehicles..." Such a pile of BS: why not simply say "We are going to do nothing"? California used to have abysmal smog & then got the political will to pass laws AND enforce them... Vehicle inspections and going after major polluters agricultural or industrial could make a difference. Gov is soooo pathetic and spineless. I guess saying "People get the governments they deserve" applies here

Taliban are back in power, fwiw

Why didn't the husband have a job? Unless he was very handicapped, there are plenty of jobs out there. Laziness is not considered a handicap. Maybe could get a job he didn't like, or maybe wanted more pay, but I would bet many of us have had to take jobs at some point that weren't ideal and didn't pay what we thought we were worth. Oh, and why didn't the mother in law have a job?

there is no "skyrocket": that implies a 90 degree straight up launch. On one of the other posts, it showed US national debt since 2001: the slope increase looked like the side of a pyramid: smooth, no dips or spikes.... I wonder what would look like if included Clinton years: he did leave office with a SURPLUS... "I suspect he means that hard working, educated people who have been successful pay a "fair" amount to people who dropped out of school at 15 and cannot write coherent sentences and blame everything on Trump." More ignorant foolishness. Dunning-Kreuger in action. "Among college graduates, a mere 30% approved of Trump’s job performance, and 67% disapproved. Even among non-graduates, only 42% approved of Trump, and 52% disapproved. The only education group to give Trump higher approval than disapproval ratings were white non-college graduates, where 52% approved and 43% disapproved. Among white college graduates, those disapproving of Trump’s job performance (66%) was more than two-to-one higher than those approving (32%)." https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/2020/06/15/biden-vs-trump-the-college-education-divide-may-be-wider-than-ever/?sh=5db2ef2a7999

"The deceased was the only working member in the family while her husband was unemployed." I think that says a lot....

"Another motorcycle, a Honda Wave 110 in blue without a license plate, also sustained damage. A Thai male rider in his twenties was found injured, lying in a pool of blood." Do cops ever stop drivers without license plates? Did this Thai male in his twenties have a name? Seemed to be no problem with the name of the receiver of the young man's reckless driving. Looking at the wreckage, must have been going at a fairly good clip, ya think? Good he was injured and couldn't run away.

Not "brand new slate".... term would be "clean slate"... but Pattaya has neither.. that implies some sort of new team running the show. "the so called grey sector"... we talking "working girls (and boys)"? I've never heard that sector of the economy referred to as "the grey sector". They do seem to be correct regarding many more domestic tourists on the weekend, I'll give them that.

another one bites the dust....

Is there some go fund me account set up? She is someone I would think worthy

"The strategy entails a swift transition from internal combustion to electric vehicles (EVs)," and we all know that generating electricity involves zero pollution, right? EVs change where the pollution occurs but does not stop pollution from happening

Life of Brian comes to mind: "Jehovah" bit

Live broadcast should be interesting as Bangkok is 12 hours ahead of east coast USA... having a "noon years eve" program?... I am pretty sure that CNN's NYE show will begin at 8 am new years day here... Have to ask a flat earther about maybe some help to straighten this out

"...this cultural hotspot promises an unparalleled display of regal wax royalty." Ladling on pretty thick there, eh? I for one have never considered wax museums as "cultural hotspots"... I suppose qualifies as "rube culture" , but hardly that "diversity and refinement" slogan that keeps getting pitched

Not quite robocop level, but give it time....

Government news releases remind me of the bible: look around and you can find a verse or two to support any view you may have: Chinese not coming but they are leading the hotel recovery sort of "huh?" moments