pb1936

There have been just too many confusing and contradictory government half-statements concerning the rice fiasco.

Not one of them is believable or worthy of discussion, IMO.

The problem is created by the government charging such disgracefully high taxes on imports...... even though the imports do not pose a threat to home manufacturers.

So, inevitably people will look for ways of avoiding the tax....... and I don't blame them.

Far to soon to test the shell fish and anyway there needs to be a full scientific test by experts. Their objective however is only to declare the food as safe.

Samples need to be collected from the sea, not from shops.

Good photo of her ladyship ............that should raise a few votes.

I seem to recollect that Mr Thaksin, having been arrested on various charges, was released on Bail. He jumped Bail by fleeing the country prior to the Court Sentence, knowing ( presumably ) that he would otherwise be sent down. His departure coincided with the military coup. The tanks were around Chiang Mai on the day he left, so to what extent it was a coup rather than a pre-arranged event is perhaps questionable.

Here is a link to a clear statement regarding the responsibilities of PTT and Governmental departments regarding the actions required etc.

Don't see much evidence of compliance with the items listed !

http://www.greenpeace.org/seasia/th/press/releases/Thailand-Civil-Society-Statement-The-oil-spill-th/Thailand-Civil-Society-Statement-The-oil-spill-en/

Isn't all this rather petty ?

" The Thailand Centre of Excellence for Life Sciences " ? .......... Wow

Well it's taken the spotlight off the rice for a while !

What a bore !

There surely cannot be any hope that this problem can be cleaned up in a matter of days...... more likely months or even years. Businesses on Samet should prepare for some very hard times.

This news clip and the Posters comments make by far the funniest reading in ages............. just hilarious !

Stupid fool........... but the real issue seems to me to be that the animal shows are a disgrace. The animals should be treated with respect not subjected to a series of unnatural party acts to amuse people with no understanding.

Thailand is handicapped by " Thainess " which may become it's downfall.

It's a third world country........ what do you expect ? Simply survival of the fittest and everyone for himself.............sad to say.

" Thai inventors " ........... wow !

Well when a Government imposes all manner of restraints and restrictions on foreign residents, denying them ownership of property and businesses, this is what happens.

I would like to see the same inflicted on Thai nationals ( or any others from counties with similar laws ) visiting or resident in the UK, where currently any foreigner is free to buy or invest in whatever they wish.

...... maybe there is no hope for Thailand ............

...... maybe there is no hope for Thailand ............

What has the " Corrections Department " got to do with sales ?

But what about this, posted on TV today.................... ?

Independent watchdog 'necessary'
Pongphon Sarnsamak
The Nation

Foundation reminds govt of provision in charter for consumer protection bodies

BANGKOK: -- The Foundation for Consumers yesterday called on the government to set up an independent consumer protection organisation following the discovery of packed rice contaminated with the pesticide methyl bromide.

The so called " haze " is actually dense smoke pollution caused by the annual illegal torching of mountain ranges in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai Provinces ..... commonly referred to in the media as " dust ". There is no need for anyone to report it. It is a regular feature at the same time each year ( February to April ) with everywhere covered with dense smoke and an acrid smell. Nothing is ever done to stop it.

And still more incredible stories are rolled out...........Imagine the desperation that must be driving this continuing farce.

There seems to be increasing corruption in all counties. together with an overall decline in standards of honesty and responsibility.

In Thailand, everyone knows that corruption is rampant everywhere. at all levels, and is completely out of control.

Any talk of stopping it seems impossible. The country is evidently quite happy with things as they are.

It would be a start if some high profile figures were banged-up for a good long spell. stripped of their ill-gotten gains. and their names publicised........

But this is never likely to happen, because they all have their fingers in the till.

Can't bear all the mindless razmataz that accompanies football, it's just big business now.

A great shame that a good sport has been turned into a circus act