sawadee1947

Same procedure every year. Result zero, improvement zero

2 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

The EU is a corrupt, thuggish, incompetent mess.

mhhhm, but YOU (UK I suppose) are a member! So YOU are corrupt? thuggish? incompetent? Very interesting how you judge about yourself!

2 hours ago, BuaBS said:

They've been saying that for years , but the EU just won't die.

We can only hope that Italy will light the fuse , or something big like DB fails .

what is YOUR benefit then??

Where can I get those snakes ????

We have a lot of soi dogs around here.

It would be snake's heaven or paradise.

If you miss something important that you described it on a whole page then it's time to quit 

8 hours ago, mok199 said:

I wish this country were as commited to saving lives, beaches ,environment and end road lawlessness as they are in Grandstanding in front of cameras with soap opera style drama....

And.... What would you expect in a Soup Opera Country ?????

2 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

A change in consciousness must start at the most basic level. Most Thais think plastic is the best thing ever invented, and the percentage of Thais that even consider the negative ramifications of plastic is incredibly small. This requires some education. I always do two things to avoid the consumption of plastic.

 

1. I bring re-usable bags with me every time I go shopping. I use the larger shopping bags I buy in the US, which are made of recycled materials. Most of the clerks have to be dealt with. Even when they see my bag, they still start putting the stuff in plastic. I always mai sai toom. No plastic! Then they start loading up my bag. Most look at me like I am from Mars. Do I care? Not one iota. About 1% thank me, and get it. Not many do. My Thai wife does not like bringing the bags to the store. I force her to. By now, she expects it, and sometimes even asks if I have any bags in the car, or on the motorbike. Same with the water bottles. It used to embarrass her. Now, it is second nature, as I have been doing this for so long, she expects it. So, if a Thai can be conditioned to follow these simple principals, then anyone can. 

 

2. I bring a bottle of water with me, every time I go to a restaurant. I refill my plastic bottles from the 20 liter bottles at home. It is easy. I never buy bottled water at a restaurant. This saves 300-600 bottles a year. I use a plastic bottle dozens of times. I never get any flack from the restaurants. Only once did someone say something to me. She said you cannot bring you own water. My response was if you serve the water in a glass bottle, and I do not have to consume a plastic bottle, I am happy to pay for that. She was lost. I told her to leave and get me my food. She went away. 

 

We simply cannot say we are concerned about the environment, and then do nothing about it. Action demonstrates commitment. Lack of action demonstrates nothing. 

Lastly, restaurants can demonstrate their commitment, by serving drinking water from the 20 liter bottles. It saves alot of plastic. They lose a small amount of revenue, by not selling thousands of bottles of water. But, their operation is still profitable, and they are making a real difference. There really is not need to be consuming water in plastic bottles. At least not often. There are alternatives. Those damn bottles are a real culprit, when it comes to fouling the environment. What can we do, if we say we care?

 

By using normal plastic bottles over and over, they start to leach chemicals. What they are referring to is BPA, and other toxic chemicals that leach from the plastic, if the bottle sits in the sun, or has been sitting for too long, or is re-used a few times. This can easily be avoided by purchasing these bottles shown here. They are on ebay, and shipping to Thailand is either free or less than $1. The bottles are one liter, and a half liter. Only $2-3 each. Worth it. I use them daily. 

 

 

I think you will get the Nobel Prize! 

As always. Take repellents and watch where you are going and stay. Air-con and mosquito net recommend at night. 

There are a lot of direct flights however no "non-stop " flights. 

Get him a nice girl who will teach him original Thainess 

3 hours ago, BobBKK said:

which the Thais do not like).

I don't like either 

Why he's in troubles?

For borrowing some watches? 

Or taking money what these HiSos "borrowed " from others? 

I wonder if they can reach a Thai harbour because of all the plastic and garbage in front of the coast 

What is the problem. 

This govt is wasting money every day as it happens to all illiterate people. 

Subs, carriers, fighters, long list. 

Will it develop Thailand? 

Never ever

What a joke. 

Nothing will change. 

As always hot air 

To be honest : I'm not shocked. 

I see just a reaction of misleaded violent young ones without values as respect, honesty, moral, virtues.

They can watch every day how to solve any kind of problems with a gun when watching "Thai soapes " in daily TV as an example of Thainess. 

4 hours ago, Kieran00001 said:

 

 

Does the loser not pay the winners legal fees in Thailand?

 

No

Sure, there is a law everybody has to follow. However what happens is that people won't respect Prayut because he is not an elected PM, just a soldier who plays the role as PM. He is a toothless xxxxx

4 hours ago, Confuscious said:

Well, YOU ARE WRONG!!!!

1. I DON'T HAVE TO AGREE WITH THAT PRICE.

https://www.consumersinternational.org/members/members/office-of-the-consumer-protection-board-of-thailand/

2. Not in my country where consumers are protected by law (the EU).

https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/consumers/shopping/index_en.htm

OK, I buy that. So in this case you would go to court, isn't it? And because we live in Thailand you would have to pay all your expenses by yourself.. And this all because you insist to get a discount on your tooth paste or whatever it is? 

That makes sense indeed! 

Good to know. 

But it's not said for which year they try to find a solution? 

Or does it belong to the junta plans for 2028 ???? ?

9 hours ago, webfact said:

to share negative and inappropriate information, 

That's funny..... ?

What would you share if there are no positive information???? 

There is more than one pharmacy only, isn't it? 

And it is your right to agree with that price or to leave. 

And.....there is no obligation to sell anything for a wrong price! 

Not even in your country I suppose 

9 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said:

"...suggested that a committee be set up..."

 

Wow! A committee? That is some powerful stuff!

 

Here is a thought; as it seems like this is causing large problems for Thailand without bringing any benefits, why not simply act without a committee and ban the importation of electronic waste? Or, is that too decisive for you?

 

Yes! That is the strategy! Blame the foreigners! Bad, Bad Foreigners! Bad! Bad!!!

 

It is not like the Thai government and state officials have to approve any and all companies or have the power to enforce foreign workers regulations or collect taxes or monitor environmental damage, do they? They are simply poor, helpless lambs.

 

Does anyone else hear the echo of "No Thai would do that" of Koh Tao fame?

 

If Thailand wants to clean up on this issue, it can. Easily. The Thai state has all the powers that it needs to act; the question is whether it will or not.

 

Stop blaming foreigners and get off your butts! You have a problem, deal with it.

 

Why is taking proper action such a difficult thing to do in Thailand? Even after all these years I am still bewildered by Thailand's adamant determination to do nothing when faced with difficulties...

Who would blame himself in public being an idiot and neglecting duties but grabbing money instead??? 

22 hours ago, webfact said:

Police said that there were laws

Hahahaha what a joke ?❗

I think just to remain a hub of stupid driving there has more to come and more to die. 

But I'm sure PM will do what he can that Thailand will reach 30.000 road deaths again. 

Maybe he makes it happen to get some more as a surplus? 

I reckon 10% more would be fine to qualify for next elections. 

3 hours ago, Johnnyngai said:

The Mainland Chinese love soy milk, I was in Beijing 2 years ago and found that they have many choices of Soy Bean milk machines.   I am sure some of them are of high quality. 

Probably there aren't. The Chinese stainless steal differs in the dose of chromium. Chromium is important against corrosion. So again: Attention