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DIdn't the prosecutors throw the case out because of 'lack of evidence' or something like that? Some atttitude adjustment went on behind the scenes, I'd venture

Well done! More pats on the backs for these people please. Everybody should also be rewarded... above and beyond what was already offered

On a separate note, to any nitwits members who think I meant what I said (wrote) - I don't. If you don't understand, look up 'sarcasm' in the dictionary.

Does the 'rebranding' and 'repositioning' simply mean revising the entrance fees and prices upwards to take advantage of (literally) the high-spending, high-quality tourists? Assuming the even come here, to start with. Thailand oh Thailand... sighs.

"... the man was tall, between 180 and 190 cm, was wearing only swimming shorts and had a tattoo featuring a swastika on the left calf, suggesting he might be a Westerner."

Asians will NEVER be as tall as 180 cm (never mind 190), and will NEVER have a swastika tattoo. Ever.

Why do these people insist on opening their mouths???

Go and meet some Tamils.

I also once had a Thai building laborer working for me who was practically as tall as I am (1.93), extremely nice guy and very convenient for heavy duty jobs.

Hey... do you even read before you post, or are you just another trigger-happy-fire-from-the-hip poster like some of them here? Don't need to harp on my original post. Read the previous one in reply of another <deleted>. While you'er at it, click on the link and read up about 'sarcasm'. Sheesh...

"... the man was tall, between 180 and 190 cm, was wearing only swimming shorts and had a tattoo featuring a swastika on the left calf, suggesting he might be a Westerner."

Asians will NEVER be as tall as 180 cm (never mind 190), and will NEVER have a swastika tattoo. Ever.

Why do these people insist on opening their mouths???

:Asians will NEVER be as tall as 180 cm (never mind 190)" - see link below.

https://www.google.co.th/search?q=tallest+asian+men&biw=1280&bih=650&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=jf56VIbtNIzcaq7YgIgD&ved=0CC0QsAQ

"Why do these people insist on opening their mouths???" - above link leaves me asking myself, "why did you open yours?"

Thanks for the link. Good efforts, although unnecessary, I'm afraid. It seems you didn't get the sarcasm in my post. Never mind. Try not to feel too bad about opening that gap of yours. It happens. It's not your fault, you poor thing. We all make mistakes. You're lucky I have some time on my hands. I'd like to help you out a bit. Check out the following link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcasm

Specific to your case, read the first paragraph under the section 'Understanding'.

Now... I hope you're ok... good luck!

Wait for a statement from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation first. Else this is just hot crap, just them trying to be the world's first in everything and to be the hub of all hubs. Sorry, but given how the Thais have, of late, spoken on behalf of almost everyone - inaccurately I must add - anything coming from them is best filed under the 'Lame Jokes' folder until a more credible source backs up the 'claims'.

"... the man was tall, between 180 and 190 cm, was wearing only swimming shorts and had a tattoo featuring a swastika on the left calf, suggesting he might be a Westerner."

Asians will NEVER be as tall as 180 cm (never mind 190), and will NEVER have a swastika tattoo. Ever.

Why do these people insist on opening their mouths???

In line with what zebra-crossings are in Thailand... mere decorations to break up the monotony.

Not a supporter of YL, but the dear leader isn't exactly taking the high road either. Needs a bit of growing up - both of them.

Incredible, that said the Thais who work with me thought it was real. They didn't ask my opinion about it strangely

Really??? Sheesh...

As for asking for your opinion, I guess they didn't because they assumed you'd be smart enough to know it's fake and will say so, which will torpedo their perfect nirvana out of the water.

Too sweet. The video almost gave me diabetes... LOL

On a serious note, I really can't understand why Thailand doesn't clean up its act and have a sustainable tourism-based revenue stream, instead of coming up with shortsighted and half-arsed ideas all the time. Are these people not capable of anything more serious than plain fluff?

RIP. Sorry to hear about this. As an aside, and I could be wrong, but I thought pulmonary edema and pneumonia are both treatable? No wisecrack attempts here. It's an honest question to medical experts in the forum.

The F1 race in Thailand next year is still to proceed right?

TBF, having the F1 which travels around the globe is probably a distinct possibility in the coming years should Red Bull continue to have participate and have a measure of success.

Not sure what the high society types from around the world will make of the facilities, F&B, accommodation provision etc in Buriram though.

Not to mention health care provision for drivers.

Err... how about Thailand having the cure for ebola? That would be a unique selling point where healthcare provision is concerned, no?

This is going somewhere... in a positive direction, one hopes.

Err... they want to restrict foreign businesses here, but extend the work permits of expats? There's a disconnect there somewhere, me thinks.

I remember reading something about how Thailand is stepping up and strengthening measures to counter the spread of ebola and that it is safe, secure... blah blah blah. And the DDC releases someone without FIRST making sure he is NOT carrying/inflicted with the virus??? And then trust he will report to the department everyday? Thailand... how can you be so, so moronically stupid??? What IF he is in fact infected, and in between now and when he is discovered to be infected, has gone to places like Chatuchak market, Asiatique, Siam Paragon, Central World and... need I say more? Seriously... I am truly amazed how stupidity here knows no bounds. Amazing Thailand indeed.

Doesn't make sense. Definitely NOT sustainable. There will be no more politicians in Thailand then... no?

The reporter doesn't know what he's writing about. He... and The Nation... should check in for some 'attitude adjustment'. The WHOLE WORLD is happy. No two ways about it. Anything else is just not true. The world, especially the west, knows nothing. Everybody should listen to the dear leader.

Left my ears ringing, that's for sure

General Sir... crackdown on mafia and corrupt practices and activities...??? Or was that promotion for just a limited period of time? IMO, you're overstaying every last bit of trust, faith and respect people have for you.

Wha...??? I had to read the story TWICE. This, on the heels of the proposed bill to tighten restrictions on foregn businesses? Why do these people keep redefining what 'stupid' is?

Simply an admission they can't even do their job properly. Only in Thailand... only in Thailand.

Covered faces now? What happened to a line-up for photo opportunity plus a generous dose of finger-pointing?

He must like the taste of his foot.

Oh why not. Let Thailand regress all the way back into the pond it crawled out from. While everyone in the region is trying to welcome foreign businesses and investors, opening up their markets and moving on with globalisation, Thailand wants to do the opposite. And they wonder why nobody takes them seriously. It's sad, but then again, I guess they deserve what they have coming.