Sealbash

They should have told them all to <deleted> off!

I assume you mean the Brits. Tell them. I agree

We need to remember we are not equal here , its not good old England.

And that is why there are no Thais in prison?

When my passport was damaged in Thailand I had to supply the Canadian embassy with 2 witnesses within Thailand and also 2 witnesses within Canada whom had known me for a minimum of two years in order to get my passport replaced. None of which could be family members. This was back in December.

Fact.

Perhaps you are confusing "witnesses" with "references"?

Wow.

Step daughters boyfriend + poison.

It will get better as more sleuths weigh in

I do not see this as the US or Obama telling the UK what to do one way or the other. Simply passing on information that a trade deal with the U.K. will not be a priority. What the UK and its citizens do with this information is up to them.

Ok then, role reversal time....how would americans like it if we told you/they it would be in your best interests to give your country over to the Canadians, and that they will make 60% of american law, and tell you what you can and cannot do. And you will have no control of your own borders. Would you vote for that? No way would you/they.
Before you start saying we voted for this in 1975, we didn't. We voted to join the EEC, (European Economic Community), which in turn changed into this monster. Ruled by the biggest crooks on the planet. No thanks.

I am neither proponent of the U.K. remaining in the EU, nor exiting the EU. I was simply rebutting the statement that Obama is telling the UK what to do. I do not believe he is. Obama is simply stating that the US will not make a trade deal with the U.K. a priority. What UK citizens choose to do with this information is their choice.

he made the threat of "get to the back of the queue" reffering to a trade agreement. Today i read that he wants us to back him up in a possible war with Russia...we should say "sorry Barry mate, OFF, GET TO THE BACK OF THE QUEUE" what goes around comes around.

not really.

This is what happens. The American's say 'jump!'.

You answer 'how high?'

All in the expecation that they'll throw you a bone when it comes to trade talks.

Welcome to the world of not being in the EU....

It is called Realpolitik.....and it only gets prettier from here.

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We have another joker in the pack...if it wasn't for the British, you would still be using bows and arrows...read your own history mate, WE made you the way you are. Look at all your town names down the east side, they are all english town names, you are all descendants of the British, you ARE British...55555

I do not see this as the US or Obama telling the UK what to do one way or the other. Simply passing on information that a trade deal with the U.K. will not be a priority. What the UK and its citizens do with this information is up to them.

Ok then, role reversal time....how would americans like it if we told you/they it would be in your best interests to give your country over to the Canadians, and that they will make 60% of american law, and tell you what you can and cannot do. And you will have no control of your own borders. Would you vote for that? No way would you/they.

Before you start saying we voted for this in 1975, we didn't. We voted to join the EEC, (European Economic Community), which in turn changed into this monster. Ruled by the biggest crooks on the planet. No thanks.

I am neither proponent of the U.K. remaining in the EU, nor exiting the EU. I was simply rebutting the statement that Obama is telling the UK what to do. I do not believe he is. Obama is simply stating that the US will not make a trade deal with the U.K. a priority. What UK citizens choose to do with this information is their choice.

I do not see this as the US or Obama telling the UK what to do one way or the other. Simply passing on information that a trade deal with the U.K. will not be a priority. What the UK and its citizens do with this information is up to them.

Yes

It's never Thai man attack farang always Thai men why are Thai men do frightened to take on someone in a fight even amongst themselves it's the pack mentality

Never one to one but I might loose and only come second in a proper fight

And this technique usually allows them to win, doesn't it?

If this is going to be a thread on Thai building mistakes it could go on forever, here is my favorite (of many)

How did the electrician expect me to change the light bulb if the fixture a flush with the ceiling ?

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And then we can discuss where to get the cheapest labor.

Waze

...that quote you got is criminal.....

...par for the course.....

Really nothing criminal about it. Client asks for quote. Vendor supplies quote. From there it is up to the client to perform due diligence. Simple. This is standard procedure in every business everywhere.

Bear in mind these are only the numbers who died at the scene,one wonders how many you could add,that died later in hospital.

yes they who die once they have left the scene dont count.

number's to the 16th so another day to add to.

Where did you receive the criteria for determining statistics?

This does not bode well for Thailand.

Why is that?

Nice peaceful Buddhists, This county lost its way along time ago.!

Where does it state their religion?

Sad, but why did the Swiss man allow him to drive?

It is hard to believe, but I have actually heard that non-Thais have been known to drink and drive also. Maybe this thai driver had drank less than the recently departed Swiss gentleman?

Maybe the national parks are not charging foreigners more. Perhaps they are giving Thai nationals a discount.

Is anyone else confused? Was this a car and a pickup, or was it two pickups? Or was it a car and two pickups? Or was it just poor journalism?

How would that affect the end result? 2 vehicles collided.

Sadly that's Thai style, if losing you stab them.

A good point to note!

I always thought winning was the goal of a fight?

Or do they mean a license to sell during Songkran?

How many of these " body in canal" murders in BKK are ever solved? Very few. Maybe thats why the perps use it.

"Case Solved" news stories don't sell

Unlike what appears to be the majority of the posters here, I do not think the PM is referring to investing in beer bars, dive shops, tour companies, English classes, etc. Companies like Chevron, Starbucks, MacDonalds, Ford, etc have invested in Thailand with a business plan to make a profit.

Meanwhile Toyota and others are looking towards Cambodia and Viet Nam.

I am not convinced Toyota is a US company

Unlike what appears to be the majority of the posters here, I do not think the PM is referring to investing in beer bars, dive shops, tour companies, English classes, etc. Companies like Chevron, Starbucks, MacDonalds, Ford, etc have invested in Thailand with a business plan to make a profit.

The reform that will be in place after a civilian government is in power and the 5 year period passes is that the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government will actually run by the rule of law and not be influenced by power. money or corruption. All people will be treated the same. the rich and powerful will not be able to buy their way out of trouble or buy their way into power. The police will actually be reformed and do their job. A National budget will be approved and the actual budget be spent as allocated without 20-30% skimmed off the top. An educational system that works will be put into place which makes Thailand competitive in the World arena. The economy will improve and the income level of the average Thai will rise so its sons and daughters do not have to go into the entertainment industry to stay alive.

I do not think this will all happen overnight or in 5 years, but I believe that if the reforms that this government wants to make are put into practice- there is long term hope for the country. There is also planning for the expected and unexpected and the military believes it is most suited at this time in history to manage those changes.

As far as economic reform- industry really needs to be encouraged to move into Isan and not into the Current industrial areas of Rayong; Chonburi; and Bangkok-Samut Prakon. The red shirts exist for a reason and part of this reform has to be a reconciliation between the disparate groups. They have been hijacked by the Shin Group for their own selfish purposes but the current Junta plans on breaking that connection. The prior civilian governments couldn't or wouldn't do this. Too much money politics- which will no longer exist as part of the reforms.

I do not think the military government is perfect and without flaws, but its only chance for real change is what is happening now. No elected civilian government will make the changes. let's see if the General can make it happen.

This as been the nineteenth...NINETEENTH! Coup since the first one that implemented democracy way back in 1932. Those military regimes changed NOTHING i the grand scheme of things and the status quo remains very much the same. All the military are doing now in consolidating their power.

Stop drinking that kool aid!

Nineteen coups must also mean nineteen elected governments which were also unable or unwilling to create change?

How about the military constantly interfering then? Wouldn't Yingluck's term of been finished this year? She could well of been well on her way out of office and the Dems or hell maybe even another party could of had a crack of the whip.

I am not even truly a fan of the party system in my own or most western countries (in the USA it could be between Killary Clinton and Donald $%^&head Trump for Christ's sake) but military rule is going even further back into the dark ages. Democracy has had some degree of success in places like South Korea, Taiwan and Japan (after some growing pains). Here the traditional elite forever war with each other or grab power through the military. It is like something from the medieval times!

Perhaps this is partly due to the apathy of the citizenship. Or, if not apathy, an unquestioning acceptance of a class system where the ruling elite dictate what the norms will be. I grew up with a different way of thinking, and do not pretend to think I know the answer. But history has demonstrated that western style democracy does not seem to work in Asia, the Middle East, or Africa. So, it may be best to allow other cultures to adapt to whatever form of government works for them. At present, the entire world is experiencing economic slow down. But during growth periods, some of these countries do quite well. Yes, there are less freedoms. But there are a lot less freedoms in Singapore also, yet most consider it a successful country.

The reform that will be in place after a civilian government is in power and the 5 year period passes is that the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government will actually run by the rule of law and not be influenced by power. money or corruption. All people will be treated the same. the rich and powerful will not be able to buy their way out of trouble or buy their way into power. The police will actually be reformed and do their job. A National budget will be approved and the actual budget be spent as allocated without 20-30% skimmed off the top. An educational system that works will be put into place which makes Thailand competitive in the World arena. The economy will improve and the income level of the average Thai will rise so its sons and daughters do not have to go into the entertainment industry to stay alive.

I do not think this will all happen overnight or in 5 years, but I believe that if the reforms that this government wants to make are put into practice- there is long term hope for the country. There is also planning for the expected and unexpected and the military believes it is most suited at this time in history to manage those changes.

As far as economic reform- industry really needs to be encouraged to move into Isan and not into the Current industrial areas of Rayong; Chonburi; and Bangkok-Samut Prakon. The red shirts exist for a reason and part of this reform has to be a reconciliation between the disparate groups. They have been hijacked by the Shin Group for their own selfish purposes but the current Junta plans on breaking that connection. The prior civilian governments couldn't or wouldn't do this. Too much money politics- which will no longer exist as part of the reforms.

I do not think the military government is perfect and without flaws, but its only chance for real change is what is happening now. No elected civilian government will make the changes. let's see if the General can make it happen.

This as been the nineteenth...NINETEENTH! Coup since the first one that implemented democracy way back in 1932. Those military regimes changed NOTHING i the grand scheme of things and the status quo remains very much the same. All the military are doing now in consolidating their power.

Stop drinking that kool aid!

Nineteen coups must also mean nineteen elected governments which were also unable or unwilling to create change?