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Gandtee

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  1. This country really makes me sick. I have less and less respect for most of them: police and army also included.

    I am surprised it is not that much in international media.

    Not yet, hopefully !

    I would enjoy everything which would make them loose face in front of the international community.

    Now,. Now mother> Settle down. Life is not that bad.coffee1.gif

  2. I would think that the eyes of the world are watching to see how Thailand solves the problems raised by inside and outside agencies. Most of these problems have been going on for years and have become an almost acceptable part of Thai life. Tea money to get your documents issued quickly. Tea money to get your goods through customs quickly. Bt. 500 for a driving license without passing a test. A telephone line or electrical connection? 'OK mate. A few baht will do the trick'!. One day Thailand will be cringing under the 'Sorry, that's more than my job's worth' syndrome. Not in my lifetime though. And I would think that many farangs living here with a few bob in their pocket, hope it doesn't come to that in their lifetime either.coffee1.gif

  3. The title seems wrong... shouldn't it read.

    Thai Policeman does his job - Phuket Governor believes he is above the law.

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    An example of all that is wrong in Thai society today: When those with power and money behave as they do setting the tone and example of 'entitlement' to all who follow...

    Perhaps the police need more 'nutters' like him who are not afraid of the 'Do you know who I am' brigade.coffee1.gif

  4. Is this broadcast on major TV stations? The problem is that Thais believe in fate, and that if its going to happen it's going to happen. They are not in control of their destiny, so they don't bother with safety measures. The exceptions are the more educated and worldly among the populace. Let's hope it has some impact.

    The exceptions are........ Do you really believe that? Obviously you do not follow the news.coffee1.gif

  5. 'They found a coach directly in front of them'? This is a very dangerous road with coach drivers often the offenders, pulling into the opposing traffic lane to bully their way through. Not in this case maybe. For a long time the yellow broken and unbroken lines had been applied in reverse. Indicating that it was OK to overtake on a left hand bend and on the approach to a brow of a hill?? Not as though drivers obey the road markings, or traffic laws come to that.coffee1.gif

  6. Police found nine women and 17 men - all undocumented - crammed into the vehicle designed to carry up to 10 passengers.

    The number of passengers is nothing compared to the local vans that transport students back and forth to schools daily. I don't even want to get started ranting about the song taews that are so loaded that school kids are literally hanging off the back of the vehicle. Of course they are ignored by the police.

    So over loaded that the front wheels are barely in touch with the ground. How many kids have fallen off the back of these I wonder.

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