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6 hours ago, candide said:

Well, It's an interesting idea. However, it can only work if there is a reasonable gender balance. Same as for discos, except that people are trapped there and cannot finish the night on another boat.

"...gender balance."  Get real.  This is the 21st century.

He's back!

21 minutes ago, Psimbo said:

So much for draining the swamp- he's just chucked a few alligators back in.

Chicago is a swamp that has never been properly drained.

Blago is a typical corrupt prole who feels as much at home there as Brer Rabbit did in the briar patch.

5 hours ago, gk10002000 said:

Yeah, and one or two really long pinky fingernails. That seems to be popular among Asians or drug users.  Good for scooping up lines of coke I guess

...or picking your nose.

15 minutes ago, rkidlad said:

Read into his history. Look at his family members too. They are not genuinely honest people. Far from it. 

That sounds like my own family.

                                                                 Papa swindles, Mama swindles,

   Grandma's a lying theif.

   We're all quite shameless, yet we're            blameless, for you see it's our belief, 

    that nowadays the world is rotten,

    honesty has been forgotten.

   Fall in love, but after kissing, check your purse to see what's missing.

2 hours ago, ParkerN said:

From whence it will go downhill quite quickly, though I wish it not to be so.

Same here.

He seems like a genuinely honest person and all-around nice guy.

He had some time in public service when he failed to connect - in any meaningful way - with the Thai people.

Maybe he lacks the ability to sell his brand.

Best of luck to him in the future.

9 minutes ago, DannyCarlton said:

I think that you missed the real point. If the USA hadn't gone into Iraq the US wouldn't have control of their oil, Israel would feel less safe and US arms manufacturers would have made much less profit.

That sums it up - in a nutshell.

This royal saga has all the elements of a never-ending tabloid bonanza.

It's really the Princess Diana drama continuing with some new faces snd new scenes.  

What an act of desperation!

As an American of mostly British descent I am ashamed of this stupid move.

Yes, much of value comes out of Africa but at a horrible price in blood.

The place is beyond corrupt - give it a miss  BoJo

7 hours ago, JingerBen said:

Your praise for the government is somewhat premature.

If they really deserve that acclaim will depend on whether or not they can keep big business from monopolizing the trade and and keeping prices artificially high.

The proposed 6-plant per household allowance - if implemented - will be the first step towards real reform for the people who want and need it as medicine and those who have the natural desire to catch a buzz.

The gratifying speed with which things have been moving recently gives some reason for optimism.  In less than two years they've gone from a reefer madness mindset to conditional legalization for medical purposes. 

I've always loved this country - warts and all.

All good points that would be hard to gainsay.

However, there is one glaring omission... government greed and corruption and the possibility - or probability - that ganja will be taxed so heavily that it will be ridiculously expensive.

2 hours ago, Nyezhov said:

Actually its the Allmighty Dollar, Lord Baht is like Demigod Euro

For sure it's the Almighty Dollar, and it has been since the end of WWII.

But why let reality get in the way of a little snide Thai-bashing?

Don't deport him, send him to Pattaya and let a rat-pack of street punks welcome him to Thailand's premier "family" resort.

Chiang Mai is no place for him.

19 hours ago, canthai55 said:

Ask on a Farang Forum about a Thai university schedule ? 555

Phone call told me that no fair this year - it is in Chumpon

Budget not included to put on fair this year in CNX

That explains it then.  Lack of money in the kitty.

Wait until they learn how to grow some good herb.

Their financial problems will be a thing of the past.

Ay, now I am in Chiang Mai; the more fool I.

When I was at home I was in a better place,

but travellers must be content.

2 hours ago, overherebc said:

Am I wrong in thinking we might see a rise in reports on these situations coming?

Let's hope they catch more of them.

My Thai wife and I spent all morning and part of the afternoon at CM Immigration doing it the straight way.

These sneaky creeps make it harder for all of us.

35 minutes ago, alan grice said:

They aint said nuffin about Wilyums Mrs, wonder why.?


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...cuz she's always a ly-dee.

That's the reason.

15 hours ago, Airalee said:

If they didn’t have some serious looking dude on the container, how would you know it’s “quality” stuff?

 

Thats why I won’t use Darlie toothpaste.  I don’t trust the guys smile.

Maybe you weren't here when "Darlie" was "Darkie".

In those days the guy had a smile that would sell anything.

35 minutes ago, Bluespunk said:

He won’t. 

He might.

If he has the sense to see what their agenda is and to whom their ultimate allegiance belongs.

Doubtful for sure.