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The monkey and dog population has needed "fixing" for decades (been coming her since 1993, now living here.). Sadly, government is seemingly impotent and too busy buying toys of war.

Peaceful and smiling Thailand is an illusion. Much like the 36 countries I have lived or visited, violence knows no bounds. I hope the clerk recovers and these thugs receive the wrath of justice, if such a thing exists here. The Red Bull saga is an example.

Gluttony is easily remedied by taking smaller portions, eating it and returning if still hungry. Sadly, the customer(s) in question may not subscribe to that tactic and if a fine is posted concerning waste, then buyer beware.

Grateful it isn't me.

Don't underestimate the collective power of one individual banding together with others of like minds. Unions, boycotts and sanctions are examples. The internet and forums such as this can drive change.

An apathetic and impotent goverment, coupled with a lack of mobile traffic police and an under-educated public = Carnage.

.As long as I have my health, food, shelter and friends, the rest is a bonus. No quarantees on savings, investments. Best wishes during these turbulent times.

So right. War: A state of open, armed, often prolonged conflict carried on between nations, states, or parties.

Yes, much like the current milit..er, goverment.

Some ugly comments from equally ugly people. The Russians I know are very like much me, peaceful, compassionate and honest.; universally hating Putin and his corrupt regime. There is a difference between the sheep (gullible people) and the wolf (Putin). One responds to kindness and the other with a stout club.

Little will change due to corruption, greed and ignorance. There is usually fanfare when something new goes up, but when the cameras and crowds are gone and time rolls on, the new object of worship falls into decay from the lack of simple maintenance. Sidewalks/footpaths are part of this this illusion, often being encroached upon by merchants, scooters or simply a case of falling apart. TAT should feature this mess in their advertising schemes.

Perhaps a new scheme to lure the Russian oligarchs to invest their money here. ????

Greed and corruption are dressed in many colors and fabrics. These two thrive on ignorance, fear and superstitio, and there is a bumper crop of the gullible in these parts.

Sadness and no winners.

More obstacles to recovery. Corruption is rampant here and there are those who see tourists as the means to a end. Once you land, anything can happen in the LOS (Land of Scams).