soalbundy

Yes of course there is corruption in the West but it isn't widespread. I am British and have lived and worked in several European countries, the police and the civil service can be trusted and the laws generally make sense and apply to all. The corruption that does exist is usually in the higher elements of society, politicians, bankers, CEO's etc. but they have to look over their shoulders and fear the consequences, unlike in Thailand. In Thailand corruption is widespread because there is no stigma attached to it, it is de facto 'normal'.

Well he is certainly in trouble, he has opened a can of worms and other police chiefs and the top brass must be worried that their own wealth accumulation becomes transparent, corruption needs the darkness not the light of public scrutiny so he may even find himself having to commit suicide with a little help from his colleagues. Afterwards he can be exonerated, the press were at fault for forcing an innocent man to take his own life which should take care of any further meddling by the press. If the top brass need a new PR man I am available.... for a price.

I am not courageous and go with the flow. Only the young can change society because they have no fear of consequences which is why you get 18 year old's on a battlefield instead of 40 year old's. Revolutions in outlook start with the students demonstrating, from anti-nuclear demonstrations in the UK to anti-Vietnam war in America (where a lot of students were killed in Kent university) Widespread corruption starts from need, I remember reading that police corruption in America only ended when they were given a decent living wage. Wages for civil servants in Thailand are poor so it is no wonder that corruption exists and is taken advantage of by the hi-so's. This isn't my country so I regard the situation as a 'What is' event, I don't find it good but it also doesn't affect me, even if it did I would keep my mouth shut. I wasn't trying to belittle you, outrage from Western people is understandable because they are used to a different governmental system but asking that someone take up the torch and carry the flame of change is asking a lot especially in a society where people can disappear without too much being done about it, it is also unrealistic because corruption is endemic throughout Asia and is also not unknown in the West, greed seems to be a human trait so putting your life or liberty on the line to change it would be a hopeless undertaking. Yes by degrees things do change but only over time when the wealth of the general public improves and trust in the legal system is there. Make no mistake, if bad economic times returned to the West corruption would bloom very quickly.

You are asking for someone to be a hero while you hide in the bunker. These reporters have grown up with this way of life, corruption is like the morning sun, it just is. Would an Englishman bother himself about the obscene wealth of the British royal family ? No because it has always been that way, it almost goes unnoticed.

Let us not be too quick to judge.....it's possible that he is just good at saving.

I get that sometimes but not with food but instead with liquids, it seems air gets trapped not allowing the liquid to continue its journey downwards, maybe drinking too fast.

I notice that they require a credit card or debit card. I don't have a credit card but have a Bangkok bank master card can they debit pounds from my Baht account using that?

In my village there are several cows with this infection, a vet has been called in to treat them, it's quite distressing to see especially one bull calf with whom I have a friendly relationship, it takes a long time for any results.

Beggars becoming choosers.

scobalob

It's not so much the ban that worries me as to what happens when I get back, I presume I am duty bound to report my trip and since this is a village it will be reported for me before I get back.

surin

What happens if I travel by car to Bangkok to visit the embassy and return to my village the same day, am I going to be quarantined, if so for how long and where?

Me too, was only able to upload my passport, refused because I didn't supply visa info.

I doubt that, my son's teacher came round today to tel us that the school will be closed at least up to next term.

Keep that in mind,"Baht would plummet", before we sink into despair. For once the government is working to the advantage of retirees.

'If' isn't going to help.....we have 'what is' to deal with.

How embarrassing.

Be realistic, the vaccines aren't available (blame as to why is irrelevant now) and the Thai economy is drifting in the wind, a middle way has to be found. Covid is here to stay (at the very least for many years to come) we will have to get used to it. After Delta there will be a new variant since its production rate is so prolific there are certain to be new mutations requiring new vaccines. We can't put the world on hold for years to come. I am reminded of a book I read that said every species has a natural check on its numbers either through preditors or illness, only mankind has taken itself out of this loop, perhaps this is the breaking of the loop although I doubt it, wars and the great plague did a better job at culling but who knows.

We all got our first jab (sino) on Wednesday but my wife's parents refused because they are scared of dying, so there you go, apparently old people who don't get vaccinated live forever.

Where is that not the case?

But will in the main still protect against serious illness or death, none of the vaccines will protect 100% against covid. The EU is investigating the possible harmful effects of Mrna vaccines so it's pot luck whatever you choose.

It would be safe to assume that he has enemies.

And yet I have read that it is advantageous, too many chefs here.

I've had a first vaccination with Sino and an appointment date for the second vaccination with AZ a booster shot is to follow, I think this is far better than 'better than nothing'.