NeilSA1

"Prayuth might name himself as defence minister in order to have direct control over the military to back up his government."

An odd way to lay the foundation for democracy in Thailand. Prayuth alone makes these decisions.

“There must be no majority decisions, but only responsible persons, and the word ‘council’ must be restored to its original meaning. Surely every man will have advisers by his side, but the decision will be made by one man.” ...and... “The majority can never replace the man” - Adolf Hitler

"Prayuth might name himself as defence minister in order to have direct control over the military to back up his government."

Didn't work so well for the last defence minister.

Yes, but this one is already experienced with managing the military....

Maybe I am missing something here, but surely rubber prices are driven by the world market, so whats the point in protesting - do they think the world is suddenly going to say "Oh, OK, just kidding...we'll put the price back up again for you." ?

As for the fact that the army is allowing these protests, I think they are taking a balanced and reasonable view, and obviously realised that coming down hard for no real reason simply undermines the trust that the wider audience has in them.

I am sure that if the protests became violent or more threatening in any way, then they would be shut down, as they should.

I notice that this forum is full of rather weird people - if the army enforces martial law, then people complain, but if they are more relaxed, people complain - what the h*ll is wrong with you people?

Governments can (and do) intervene in markets to protect important domestic industries. Politics is all about deciding who gets what from the public purse. The previous government felt that the rice farmers deserved extra support from the government and so they implemented their rice scheme which paid farmers above market prices injecting money into rural Thailand.

Ditto the 30 baht health care policy.

Now there is a new regime in power.

The previous protest movement that enabled the coup was undoubtedly southern (Suthep and co.). Being that the rubber industry is also southern based they are now looking for the quid pro quo payout.

Ironic isn't it that those so vehemently opposed to the rice scheme now want the exact same government largesse for themselves

I recall the rice farmers from the North protesting in BKK, I did not realize that the rubber farmers themselves, were regarded as a major factor resulting in the coup.

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"when freedom is allowed"

I understood that the forum rules do not permit part quotes, which give a different implication to the original quote.

"... when freedom is allowed albeit in a limited fashion ..."

This can not be true as I fully remember Yingluck making the announcement that she ordered and inspection or these warehouses and the stockpiles were in good condition. It is known to all that a Shiniwatra would not lie

I will do all in my power to nominate you for a Pulitzer prize as your funny and sarcastic writing here exposed, for the first time in history, a government that told a lie.

Well done sir!

It seems sarcasm is contagious...........

The armed member of the provincial civil defence service looks powerful enough to be a deterrent, even unarmed. I wouldn't like to antagonise him. No wonder the guy in the back of the van is smiling nicely.

Unfortunately this seems to have been taken over by some as a publicity stunt / photo op and the original good intent could be lost.

there may be some publicity photo op's but, it is still a good cause, good fun and has raised good money for charity.

...battling for almost an hour with his hands gripped to his rod and adrenaline pumping through his body...

I used to do that when I was young, how come I never caught anything?

Consider yourself lucky....

"...the idyllic three-acre Palm Tree Lagoon fishing resort"

"After posing for a few obligatory photos with his prize, Mr Harman released the giant carp safely back into the water."

This is no big feat.

These fish are confined in shallow small ponds to be caught over and over again.

Granted, he caught a big one. But, this is by no means a wild game fishing expedition.

You pay for a photo-op.

It's like shooting fish in a barrel.

Gimme a break...

Really? And here I was thinking what a decent sportsman he was, to have released the fish after finally catching it.

Another cheap excuse for the Thai "celebrities" to get in the spotlight.

If there also will be made donations to the correct charity is another question of course

In the wake of all the American "celebrities" getting in the spotlight.

Or maybe it's just a bunch of people having fun. They're all smiling so we know they don't read Thai Visa posters pissing on everything in sight.

Did you read that with the American celebrities getting in the spotlight, the amount of the donations increased tenfold. So far I haven't read of any effective donation in Thailand.

'......Abhisit Vejjajiva has accepted the Ice Bucket Challenge from Krungsri Consumer Co. Ltd., which vowed to donate THB500,000 ...'

Commendable, however until the public see the hand of justice fully exercised by the appropriate prosecution and sentencing of these culprits, until such time this is mere propaganda.

'....... assets impounded worth over 50 million baht ...........' Good start.

It gets better and better. Well done the Junta.

They are trying to put legislation in place to have some leverage on the scamers so that they can skim the scam.

Who is this 'they' you are referring to?

... publicity stunt

Always a negative response to the Junta, regardless......?

                                      Well, their 'publicity stunts' in law enforcement have been getting some very good results. 

 

^^ sour?

 

Thailand also beat work World #7, Serbia, played in South Korea.

 

It's a tough tournament for all the teams; Thai v #2 ranked USA tonight, USA played/lost a 5-set match v Brazil last night (29-31, 22-25, 25-22, 25-19, 15-9), so both teams had long matches and playing again within 24hrs

 

Current world rankings (top 12 of 113 competing nations at Jan 2014)

 

1 Brazil 

2 USA

3 Japan 

4 Italy

5 China 

6 Russia

7 Serbia 

8 Dominican. Rep.

9 Germany

10 Republic of Korea 

11 Turkey

12 Thailand

 

I'm enjoying the games; having played, and later coached, and the Thai games have become quite a social event (but very noisy) either hosting or going to neighbours homes to watch. Earplugs recommended!

 

Gen Prayuth reschedules his talks to the nation to accommodate live volleyball - even he knows the limits of his power. 

 

Very well done.

Good for the ladies, and good for Thailand, and good for the General for being as one with the people.

so inspite we are still under martial law, these kids are still racing, fighting, dealing drugs.

            Well it seems, that they dont fear the actual orders...           

 

... of course not,  unless any law is enforced,  it will make no difference if under martial law or not.           At least the Junta seems to be more inclined in enforced laws.

I feel sorry for those prospective 'parents' who may have their hopes dashed and future plans ruined. Lets hope that empathy permeates the law process and decisions.        

The vendors will reduce the size of the helpings and use cheaper ingredients. This what happened in Singpore when they tried to control prices

Most probably - but customers will hopefully follow the crowds and support the better vendors.

A couple of years ago I read an article saying the same, that the water in Bangkok was clean enough to drink.

I know we all scoff at that claim, but we don't really have reason to other than our own prejudices (well, I'm excluding you people who say that your tap water is coming out brown).

I got a cheap filter at my house, and I have been using that for 3 years with no problem... I just got the filter because everyone, foreigners and Thais alike, say that the tap water is unhealthy, despite the government claims.

Although the tap water might be as clean as the gov claims, I imagine there are lots of problems with the pipes and water seeping in during heavy rains. That is to say that the water may be clean at the processing plant, but lots can happen to it before it reaches my sink.

I find it a bit surprising that poorer Thai people will still opt to buy water rather than drink from the tap, considering the relative cost of water. Perhaps it's because they know the water is bad, or perhaps it's because they hold the same prejudices against their own country that foreigners also hold? Perhaps they think that only the poorest of the poor drink from the tap, and they don't want to be associated with the folks at the bottom of the economic ladder?

OK, I'VE DECIDED TO BE THE GUINEA PIG! I'M GOING TO DRINK THE TAP WATER RIGHT NOW, AND CONTINUE DRINKING IT FOR 3 DAYS. I'll just bypass my home filter. I live in a cheap apartment near Victory Monument on the 5th floor. I'll post my results...

No joking here... I might stat a new thread about this.

Good luck, please drink plenty of antidotal whiskey with the water

ask this idiot to contact me , I will give him a glass of water straight from my kitchen sink tap ...if he drinks it i will give him 10,000baht a glass full (just ignore the cloudy colour its perfectly safe IDIOTS)

If you're serious about that, which you obviously aren't, why did you not give your contact details? Worried he may take up your offer?

As you said - terryp is not serious about that - hence he did not give his contact details.

in hua hin can buy 20 litre bottles for 20 baht each

i caught them filling them up with tap water

Expensive...

In Sakon Nakhon province we pay 5 baht for a 18,9 liter tank .

Tap water cheaper in Sakon Nakhon?

The shop owner got his publicity, but his antique shop looks more like a tacky souvenir store in a mall (judging from the photo), neither does it look like a jewelry store unless the items for sale are those displayed by the owner, on his person.

I have some lp's still sealed in their plastic covered covers, and I have probably over 100 78's. I wonder if there is any value in the 78's.

Where is the Junta when you need them . I thought this was the main reson for the coup to stop all this type of corruption it does not seem to be working !!

Give them time. There is no such thing as a magic wand. 

 

Has anyone ever conducted any meaningful research into the missionary position?
 
 

An attempt at humor. ....and so original. ..not.

 

 Posted by mikehock on 2014-08-05 05:14:01      "Why do some folks find it necessary to put down others. .."