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Thaksin Slightly Better But Still Needs Oxygen, Room Cooled By Fans
Homburg replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Is it possible that he is truly unwell? @villageidiot posted on an earlier thread that in recent candid photographs he "looked ghastly". The pic of him seated in his private jet and looking well, supposedly en route to the LOS may in fact not have been taken that day - or indeed any time recently - this would perhaps explain the change of wristwatch reported between when he was pictured on the jet and when he arrived.- 187 replies
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A probable explanation for the change is that the pix from on board the aircraft were staged and taken on a different day, hence the different watch, but a politician staging a photoshoot! Who'd have thought?
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Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin to serve 8 years in jail - court statement
Homburg replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
You have to admire anyone who could release that statement AND keep a straight face. -
Thailand just chose a prime minister. He’s not the one people voted for
Homburg replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Thai politics is just SO entertaining. Finally a new PM, plus "Public General Enemy #1" banged up on the same day! Stay tuned, next week: Who REALLY shot JR.- 144 replies
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Food delivery rider’s water incident leads to physical assault
Homburg replied to snoop1130's topic in Chiang Rai News
Just another day in the Land Of Smiles. Nothing to see here, move along.... -
Thaksin’s Name Not Listed On Private Jets Arriving at Don Mueang
Homburg replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
They seek him here, they seek him there Those generals seek him everywhere Is he in heaven or is he in hell? That damned elusive........ -
Bangkok-Nong Khai high-speed train expected to enter service in 2027
Homburg replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
2027? Bit of a long wait. I'll go by bus instead. -
Thaksin to get extra security and “adequate conveniences” while in prison
Homburg replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
This is certainly more entertaining than Thai soaps! If he returns, then unless he's having a breakdown (could be?), I would expect that he has a "deal" and this is not a brown envelope deal - brown envelopes don't come big enough! Maybe he can pressure someone who can ensure his freedom. I shall not speculate on whom that might be, but the list of potential "benefactors" is extremely short. Perhaps it's not what you know, nor even who you know, but it's what you know (and can prove) about who you know! I'm on the edge of my seat awaiting the next thrilling instalment! -
EC Advises Dropping Charges Against Move Forward Leader
Homburg replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
They still have the tanks and guns which have proved decisive in the past, so I am not gonna hold my breath on that one. -
Latest date for ex-PM Thaksin’s return is August 22
Homburg replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
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Agree with most of that, not least the really friendly Khmer people, but an alternative to tuktuks is Phnom Penh's "CityBus" service. All buses have aircon and a flat fare of Riel 1,500 (around US$0.35) irrespective of distance with a CityBus app so you can see all the routes, all the stops, and where the buses are. Mostly daylight hours only though. The service officially runs until 20:30, but don't expect to find a bus after 19:00, nevertheless a good way to avoid the airport taxi sharks as there is a #3 bus which stops just oustide the passenger terminal (exit the car park, turn left and walk 150m) and which will take you downtown for US$0.35!
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If I don't trust the merchant then I use a WISE virtual card which I delete as soon as I have made the payment so that it cannot be used again.
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Who'd have thought?
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Experts weigh chances of Thaksin’s return next week
Homburg replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Anyone sensible in his position would wait until a democratically elected civilian government is installed and a pardon has been granted. What Mr S will do however is anyone's guess! -
Taxi Motorbike Rider Found Dead on Pattaya Roadside
Homburg replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
RIP Mr. Somkieat Dumklang. 43 is so young, but no-one promises us a "tomorrow". -
Pita ordered to suspend doing his duties as an MP
Homburg replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Would tonight be too late??? I hope not! -
Pita ordered to suspend doing his duties as an MP
Homburg replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I see trouble ahead. It may be wise for those that can to leave The Kingdom until matters are resolved.- 303 replies
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Pita ready to step aside if his party fails to win senators’ hearts
Homburg replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
It is likely that the Senators would want to block any Pheu Thai PM selection, but that could be a dangerous move as it would become very apparent to voters that the Senators are in control. In reality Pita's offer to "step aside" could be seen as a threat to fully lay bare the extent of the Senators' control over the democratically elected parliament. This possibility could certainly go some way to "win over the hearts and minds" of the Senators. -
German expat in Thailand faces death penalty for premeditated murder
Homburg replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
52? Seriously? -
Pita complains of unfair treatment by the Election Commission
Homburg replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Those who really run Thailand are disappointed with the election result and will do whatever it takes to evade the will of the electorate. They are currently using non-violent methods to achieve this but, as in the past, will not hesitate to use force to achieve their objective. Let us all hope nevertheless that this remains peaceful.