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On 10/22/2024 at 10:08 AM, webfact said:

The Central Investigation Bureau's Deputy Commissioner, Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Pankaew, has disclosed that the probe is delving into the possible negligence and complicity of government officials.

'Possible'??? Yo, Pankaew... were you born yesterday?

I'm amazed at the CCTVs in Thailand. They work when 'certain quarters' want them to, and are 'broken' when they are supposed to 'see nothing'. 

18 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

There are rude people all over the world, it's just that the Chinese and the Russians have a near monopoly on rudeness, they're both incredibly arrogant, and they both have a very false sense of purity. For the Chinese it's rather amusing considering that they have a government that trades in organ harvesting, locks people up for the tiniest little criticism, or their religious beliefs in concentration camps, and several restricts their import market, engages an unfair trade practices, is a major bully in the South China Sea, I could go on all day about how heinous the CCP is.

Completely agree with you. The mainlanders are rude, arrogant, incredibly self-entitled, crass and noisy, especially in a group. If you have the misfortune of bumping into a group of them, you'd feel like you just entered a chicken coop, with all the birds cackling at the same time. Imagine that noise. Now turn the volume up to 11. 

They also have complete disregard for others' personal space. I have told them off on many occassions. Of course I do it politely, but heaven knows I secretly wish to give them a proper smack on the head. Just the other day, while I was reading some labels on the supermarket shelf, this mainland couple rocked up, stood literally next to me, and the guy extended his arm right ACROSS MY FACE to get a bottle of juice, like I was invisible. Most people would at least say 'excuse me' or something to that effect but no, this ape thought he owned the supermarket. 

Last month, while at a waiting lounge in DMK, I was having my pre-flight beer in a quiet corner and a few seats from me was a man who was on his laptop and earbuds, and sounded like he was on a concall or something. Then this group of old mainland birds rocked up and, instead of picking an area away from us, they literally descended upon us, and then started cackling loudly. I immediately moved away. For the record, the lounge at that time was quite literally empty, so I was really, really flabbergasted why they did what they did. They were so loud, the staff from the kiosk had to come out to tell them to pipe down. Five minutes later, that poor man who was minding his own business got up and went to another corner to do his stuff. 

These mainlanders are easy to spot. The younger ones will be dressed in bright clothes plastered with brand-name from head to toe - like they were afraid you won't know they're wearing branded stuffs. Basically the epitome of poor form, taste and class. The older generation - like the ones at the airport - would look like they just came out of the village. Only thing missing is a basket full of fresh produce and a live chicken. I'm stereotyping I know, and I don't care. Of all the rude people I have come across (including Russians), the mainlanders are by far the worst I've experienced. 

2 hours ago, webfact said:

To address this looming crisis, Anusorn proposed six urgent policies: constructing water barriers, elevating coastal roads, which are large-scale projects requiring substantial budget planning from the government; and planting mangrove forests to act as buffer zones to absorb water and mitigate the impact of sea waves.

 

Not sure the little girl even knows what it is. Even if she does, not sure the puppeteers behind her have the political or financial will to do it 

Time to build that ark, then.

On 5/14/2024 at 11:36 AM, webfact said:

The outcry from the public...

There was an outcry because there is no link to the original video. 'Public outcry...' give me a break puhleese...

The police is involved. Current and former. Okay. Next please...

8 hours ago, webfact said:

This change was made possible through the activation of Article 24 and Article 58 of the Narcotics Code by the health minister.

Why don't you activate your collective brains and be logical? One can't buy beer and alcohol - legal substances at that! - at 1500 hrs or past midnight, but you tear your panties to rush and legalise stuffs like weed and now opium and mushrooms?

2 minutes ago, scorecard said:

 

Further, how would the spending of the money be managed to ensure it doesn't end up in corruption activities?

I think the intention is to manage the money to ensure it does end up in where you and I don't think it should be. To me, it is just them seeing an increase in tourists, and thinking how to squeeze more money from them, with nary a thought on how to use those funds to 'improve' tourism and infrastructure or anything beneficial, for that matter.

BiB - Bell-ends in Brown. Enough said.

As a regular traveller to Malaysia, their airport-to-city express rail link is simply superb. It's a non-stop express service from airport to their rail hub (yes it is a REAL hub). Thailand's 'airport rail link' started with a commuter and express service, the latter which no longer exists. Let me put it this way - even when it was operating, Thailand's express link is nothing compared to what Malaysia has. Where is that face-saving pride (and making things work better) when you need it?

11 minutes ago, Scouse123 said:

 

There are plenty of complaints at Police stations of LBs accosting, throwing their arms around and kissing foreigners and being rejected, only for the foreigner to find moments later he has been relieved of a gold chain, telephone or wallet.

Not saying all LBs are angels. Just saying they don't physically attack people for no reasons. Them relieving unsuspecting tourists of cash and valuables is rampant, this I know.

On 1/26/2024 at 6:29 AM, Lopburikid said:

The guy confessed. So, stop blaming the victims. That's what glitter and saville did.

Many 'headline readers' in here. Mostly their aim is to get a comment in first, without regard for accuracy or context.

10 minutes ago, TheFishman1 said:

So they found them with his hands, tied with wires behind his back a shirt over his head and it red chair kicked out. I would be checking for any Russians in the area. Those Russians are pretty tricky. They could’ve made it look like a suicide I still can’t figure out how one would actually tie their hands behind their back then put a rope or noose around their neck, and they kick the chair out, then again TIT

Reverse the sequence - stand on red chair, put red t-shirt over head, secure noose around neck, secure hands at the back with cable tie (this could be a bit of a challenge but if the lead is long enough, it's still doable), kick away chair and snap!

Not suggesting this is what happened, just saying it is possible. It could be a suicide, or murder made to look like a suicide.

On 12/28/2023 at 6:42 AM, TruthinThailand said:

Is there a reason why you always refer to Taksin as “de facto boss cum convict etc. Etc”. Why not just “Former Prime Minister”?

Not exactly 'objective reporting' eh. Journalistic ethics/etiquette - what's that

On a separate note, I'd love to see what the Shinawatras would do to the 'lying sack of crap cum crybaby general dictator' once the (Shinawatra) family is properly reunited.