Soi Dog

What's the plan if they do get the government to step down?

Exactly. Even if you hate the redshirts you have to admit that their goal in 2010 was an election. That's the last thing Suthep wants because he knows they would lose again. He is angling for another coup, either judicial or military.

Honeymooners?!? Coals to Newcastle.

These guys don't know how to take "yes" for an answer.

The father of the science of toxicology, Paracelsus famously said "All things are poison, and nothing is without poison; only the dose permits something not to be poisonous." This was around the turn of the 16th century. 500 years later people still haven't figured this out. In all likelihood the spiritual tremors were actually the boy's body reacting to plummeting levels of electrolytes in his blood. A sad story illustrating that ignorance is not always bliss.

There are traffic rules!!?!!! Who knew?

Everyone knows that the zebra crossings are there to make pedestrians easier targets. Especially since they are mainly used by newbies who think they are to let pedestrians cross the street. The vets who dodge and weave outside the zebra crossings are way too hard to hit.

Somehow all these types of stories involve alcohol and late night or early morning hours. This does not excuse the thugs but I do wonder why visitors seem to think they can do things safely here that would not be safe in their home countries.

Wow! He's lived here a full 2.5 years and he is an expert on Bangkok street food! And here after 12 years the only thing I know for sure is that there is a lot more to know. I guess he must be some kind of genius. He is certainly an expert on the affluent narcissism that is the organic food cult. As for Singapore, the last time I had food poisoning it was from eating at a 5 star hotel restaurant in Singapore. I've never gotten sick from Bangkok street food.

In America passenger side mirrors on cars have the statement "warning, objects in mirror may be closer than they appear". These undergarments should carry the statement "warning, objects in side may be smaller than they appear".

Interesting considering that I almost never see any cats here, much less a Siamese cat. I always figured that was because there are so many ways to skin one here.

I'm getting the idea that the government ministers of Thailand are all transferable, so intimate knowledge of the area they cover as minister is not required. Anyway, they should know something about coups. Here is a brief history of Thailand's coups -- both successful and not successful.

"Thailand has a past of turbulence and turmoil. It has witnessed at least 10 successful coups and 7 abortive attempts even before military forces seized power on September 19, 2006 dismissing Prime Minister Thaksin Sinawatra’s government. Thailand has experienced this coup after a span of 15 years."

Here is a chronology of some of the military coups and major attempted coups since the Southeast Asian nation became a constitutional monarchy in 1932:

1932: King Prajadhipok is overthrown in a coup d'etat. Armed forces led by three radicals, Pridi Phanomyang, Major Phibun Sangkhram and Colonel Phahon Phonphaywhasena, takes control. Phrayo Manopakorn is appointed Prime Minister.

1933: Manopakorn dissolves the National Assembly and rules by decree, until he is removed in another coup. Phahon, one of the three involved in the 1932 coup, becomes Prime Minister.

1947: Military coup by General Phin Choonhavan deposes the government. Luang Aphai-Wongse is appointed Prime Minister, but is replaced by Phibun the following year.

1951: Phibun leads another military coup and restores the 1932 version of the Constitution.

1957: Following a coup led by General Sarit Thanarat, politician Pote Sarasin is appointed leader of an interim government.

1976: An attempted military coup is defeated in February, but a successful coup in October overthrows Prime Minister Seni Pramoj. Admiral Sa-ngad Chaloryoo, previously Minister of Defence, is installed as Chairman of a National Administrative Reform Council.

Oct 20, 1977: The government of Thanom Kravichien, appointed in 1976, is overthrown by a military coup, again led by Sa-ngad. Following which a military Revolutionary Council takes power.

April 1, 1981: An attempted coup, led by General Sant Chipatima, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Army, is suppressed by forces loyal to the government.

Sept 9, 1985: A coup is attempted by Colonel Manoon Roopkachorn; a number of senior officers are later arrested.

Feb 23, 1991: The government of General Chatichai is ousted in a bloodless military coup. Power is assumed by a National Peacekeeping Council, led by General Sunthorn Kongsompong.

Sept 19, 2006: The armed forces take power and dismiss Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's caretaker government while Thaksin and several other ministers are overseas. The military revoke the Constitution and promise a swift return to democracy after political reforms.

How many of these coups were preceded by a denial that a coup would happen?

I'm getting the idea that the government ministers of Thailand are all transferable, so intimate knowledge of the area they cover as minister is not required. Anyway, they should know something about coups. Here is a brief history of Thailand's coups -- both successful and not successful.

"Thailand has a past of turbulence and turmoil. It has witnessed at least 10 successful coups and 7 abortive attempts even before military forces seized power on September 19, 2006 dismissing Prime Minister Thaksin Sinawatra’s government. Thailand has experienced this coup after a span of 15 years."

Here is a chronology of some of the military coups and major attempted coups since the Southeast Asian nation became a constitutional monarchy in 1932:

1932: King Prajadhipok is overthrown in a coup d'etat. Armed forces led by three radicals, Pridi Phanomyang, Major Phibun Sangkhram and Colonel Phahon Phonphaywhasena, takes control. Phrayo Manopakorn is appointed Prime Minister.

1933: Manopakorn dissolves the National Assembly and rules by decree, until he is removed in another coup. Phahon, one of the three involved in the 1932 coup, becomes Prime Minister.

1947: Military coup by General Phin Choonhavan deposes the government. Luang Aphai-Wongse is appointed Prime Minister, but is replaced by Phibun the following year.

1951: Phibun leads another military coup and restores the 1932 version of the Constitution.

1957: Following a coup led by General Sarit Thanarat, politician Pote Sarasin is appointed leader of an interim government.

1976: An attempted military coup is defeated in February, but a successful coup in October overthrows Prime Minister Seni Pramoj. Admiral Sa-ngad Chaloryoo, previously Minister of Defence, is installed as Chairman of a National Administrative Reform Council.

Oct 20, 1977: The government of Thanom Kravichien, appointed in 1976, is overthrown by a military coup, again led by Sa-ngad. Following which a military Revolutionary Council takes power.

April 1, 1981: An attempted coup, led by General Sant Chipatima, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Army, is suppressed by forces loyal to the government.

Sept 9, 1985: A coup is attempted by Colonel Manoon Roopkachorn; a number of senior officers are later arrested.

Feb 23, 1991: The government of General Chatichai is ousted in a bloodless military coup. Power is assumed by a National Peacekeeping Council, led by General Sunthorn Kongsompong.

Sept 19, 2006: The armed forces take power and dismiss Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's caretaker government while Thaksin and several other ministers are overseas. The military revoke the Constitution and promise a swift return to democracy after political reforms.

So apparently the BIB have hired Sergeant "I see nothing" Schultz for their PR work.

Only tried one of the most addictive drugs on the planet "once"? I know that's what the father wants to believe with all his heart but the odds are against it. A sad family tragedy unfolding - all the more so because it is in the public eye.

Let me guess. Short, dark hair, oriental features. Should be easy to spot. His defense: "Axe me no questions and I'll tell you no lies."

Unfortunate thread title........

Exactly. Here I thought there was a new veterinary massage parlor in town. Reminds me of a true story of a Bangkok dog owner who required his maid to give a "happy ending" to his dog once a week.

I think he should be arrested for impersonating a politician.

Where has this guy been? Thailand has been run by thieves for the past 80 years or more.

"Hardship Postings" said it best. "If it floats, flies or f**ks, it's cheaper to rent than to buy."