Benmart

Reminds me of the weather. Subject to change based on who is reporting it and their temperment at the time.

I can only reflect on the crazy driving by many delivery drivers in Pattaya. The absence of any mobile, traffic enforcement and the lack of consequence for illegal driving, is a contributing factor in this mess.

Comical in its design, intent and carry-through.

On 11/27/2021 at 2:20 PM, Mango Bob said:

Maybe we English speaking countries who live in Thailand should try speaking some Thai.  I bet we are worst then the Thais.

Learning the Thai  language is largely optional for many expats. Learning English for business, science, research, banking, medicine, aviation, etc., seems to be mandatory, unless Thailand has no interest in moving forward on the world stage. I speak for myself, not some nebulous "we" that you referenced.

7 hours ago, JoePai said:

Bunch of clowns

Please don't insult real clowns. They have an honest job, pay taxes, make people happy, don't torture people and don't accept bribes for "clowning around". Emmett Kelly would most likely agree.

6 hours ago, seedy said:

USA - democracy !!! 555

Corporatocracy - yes

Doesn't seem to present anything past the triple !!! and 555. Perhaps it is merely your dislike of the country and not the relevant issues that your axe is grinding.

A worthless and unenforcable collection of scribblings.

5 hours ago, ThLT said:

They probably weigh a few wet, and then weigh piles, or count the number per m3 by volume for example... Different way of counting. Still counting though.

Much like the Covid case counting. Unreliable when considering who is counting and the motive.

Insert a ball gag into TAT spokesperson's gobs.

More blah, blah, blah. Corruption enables many forbidden areas to flourish with impunity.

More experts spouting non-research related nonsense.

Thai associates?

Plenty of water, plenty of stray dogs , plenty of broken down footpaths, plenty of taxis not using meters, plenty of mobile police patrols...er, forget that one. The Hub of Plenty.

May the businesses wither and close by their own hand.

"It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled." Mark Twain

Mobs are the venue for mobsters. I avoid.

Warn, threaten, implore, plea  advise, caution, cajole, appeal, repeat, ignore. No enforcement, no consequence, no matter.

11 hours ago, kevin612 said:

When pandemic is over, walking street will be back to Normal. Cheers.

Which crystal ball are you using? Can you forcast the economic outlook, political atmosphere and future storms as well? 

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

It was depressing before Covid.

Living here these past years, I'm not depressed before or after. Not my circus, not my sideshow. I support small, local businesses and tip good service generously.  Lip service and keyboard laments doesn't pay the rent.