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At least this proposal makes some economic sense. An upgrade of the rolling stock is well past due as also.

They are paying the price for not upgrading on a regular basis as the system evolved. Unfortunately as Thai Rail eyes dual track all the politicians, civil servants and contractors will be eyeing all that lovely, lovely corruption so the final bill will be anyone's guess if the plans are ever completed

The last sentence should read "when," not "if."

The last sentence should read "when," not "if."

The last sentence should read "when," not "if."

I'm no expert on property or financial markets and base my thoughts on the theatrical bent of the Thais as in " it will be alright on the night " so they happily wait until it's too late and of course it isn't alright

They should turn all the thermostats to 26-27 when they are open. It would NOT be the chilled cool we are all used to, but would save a boatload of electricity AND be a lot better than outside.

Good idea BUT, how to enforce it?

Temperature police that take bribe to read 22 degree as 27?

Cut the power to the mall and they either do it or shut down. <Just a thought>

The night security and anyone stacking in stores etc would probably just turn it back on again providing they could access the control panel

Only in Thailand. A country being run by a convicted bail jumping criminal on the run. PTP is not a party, it is a bunch of mindless morons being told what to do by one narcissistic megalomanic. Is there no way other than a coup to remove these fools before they break Thailand?

That about sums it up. Like many others I'm in Isan and there is nothing that will convince them that Thaksin is anything less than the second coming, Buddhist version of course but it's sad to watch how they believe every lie that comes from him and his sycophantic cronies and boy does he know how to use it

They should turn all the thermostats to 26-27 when they are open. It would NOT be the chilled cool we are all used to, but would save a boatload of electricity AND be a lot better than outside.

Good idea BUT, how to enforce it?

Temperature police that take bribe to read 22 degree as 27?

As usual it's a question of saying the right things to make it look as if someone gives a damn and that something is being done

Does the declaration include the bank accounts of domestic staff, security guards and all those held in the name of Daisy the family carabao ?

When the government archivist stores these reports do the go into the section marked Pure Fiction ?

What a headline " past success lead to complacency and lethargy ", any chance that arrogance and the usual Thai last minute " it will be alright on the night " is in there too ?

According to one story they never targeted women because one of the gang has a pregnant wife. Have to admire the compassion and common courtesy !

It is obvious the MP did nothing wrong

All Thai politicians are such law abiding and upstanding citizens

It's school playground stuff, " please sir it was the other bad politician that did it ". Now let's wait for the lawsuits to start for libel

Crocodiles 1 Reptiles 0.

When the other species of Thai crocodiles, the politicians , find out how much money is in this trade there will be none of the originals left

The old "how dare you, do you know who I am" line again.

He doesn't have much to worry about as for months the DSI have been happily carrying out the governments bidding and presumably that carries some protection from sanctions. The only danger is if he " bites the hand that feeds " and finds against any PTP or red shirt member

The new Asian grouping due in 2015 must be so excited to welcome such a vibrant and transparent democracy as Thailand. Just think if they hold all their meetings in Laos or Cambodia the real PM will be able to attend personally

Hello is that Dubai, I have to answer a question about... what do you want me to say ?

It's my party and I'll Skype if I want to.

This post is brilliant. Let's not forget that this order comes from a man who is " out of politics " and who says it's not important if he can come back blah blah or alternatively, what are you effeing around at, get it done and get me back

PM vows to wipe out discrimination against women...

Kinda like trying to wipe out cockroaches & rats eh?

At least the vermin may be easier to eradicate.

Will Thai men subscribe ?

PM vows to wipe out discrimination against women

........and corruption..........and Ivory Trading............and breeches of copyright............and mafias...........and poverty............and floods........more vowing going on than at a Moonies wedding ceremony!

I have no idea if it's translation from Thai but " vow " is one the politician's favourite word and they must think it makes them sound sincre. It's like them saying " honestly or believe me, trust me ". Who would ?

Do Thai courts have recognised interpreters, or are they accepting anybody who claims to speak the Thai and English?

There is / was an interpreter in a Pattaya court who is Danish yet is accepted as an English interpreter. One of his claims to fame is that many years ago he was the only foreigner invited to Kamnan Poh's birthday party !

Whatever happened to " the devil wears Prada " ?

He resigns to stand as a candidate, loses and it's stated he can rejoin the BIB. He has shown political affiliation, to say the least, and I consider a police force should be a political. He should not be allowed back in but TIT

I suppose the first page of this thread will be filled with apologies from those who denied Thaksin's involvement not so long ago. Perhaps not.

This is a major surprise, the real PM is actively involved but I thought he was out of politics forever. Adds credence to the question " how do you know when a Thai is lying ? " The lips move

Aahh, as the man said when he pissed into the wind " it's all coming back to me "

I wouldn't hold my breath hoping for more output via hydro, I live near a hydro-electric plant in NE Thailand.The lake is almost dry and power output has been reduced due to the low water levels.

There's an old song, can't remember who recorded it but should be the anthem in Thailand " it's only words and words are all I have to steal your heart away "

BeeGees. covered by Glen Campbell, Elvis, Rita Coolidge

Thanks who ever you are, the Alzheimer"s thing is getting to me, now I need to remember I'm demented. What was it i was supposed to remember ?

I wouldn't hold my breath hoping for more output via hydro, I live near a hydro-electric plant in NE Thailand.The lake is almost dry and power output has been reduced due to the low water levels.

There's an old song, can't remember who recorded it but should be the anthem in Thailand " it's only words and words are all I have to steal your heart away "

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A good chance the former paratrooper suffered permanent health issues due to high altitude oxygen deprivation.

His participation in such dangerous operations are depicted on his Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/andrew.agnew.7

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A truly democratic act, he damaged everybody's posters