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15 hours ago, bermondburi said:

Not Thailand i know, but throughout the middle east they are the vehicle of choice. Cheap, reliable, fixable anywhere. 

 

I like them. 

 

The gun mounts are optional.

And in the hands of ISIS (and others) probably only lasted a few weeks.

Gotta give it to Toyota - they know how to market to buyers that are going to provide regular re-orders! Toyota are up there with the armaments manufacturers. ????

On 10/3/2018 at 5:29 PM, webfact said:

"This kind of problem shouldn't happen and this is the city's fault,"

Now he is backtracking? Trying to 'save face'? The usual, let's blame someone else?

You can tell when "people" are on the level, the sh$te runs evenly out of both corners of the mouth! ????

6 hours ago, yellowboat said:

The junta does little else other than blame, apologize

....and never accept responsibility or be held accountable for anything!

Seems to be an ingrained cultural trait. AKA - blame someone or something else? ????

5 hours ago, inThailand said:

Not impossible. But who is at fault? 

"Who is at fault"?

Who knows but what is sure there is never any accountability or responsibility by those "in charge"!

13 minutes ago, biggles45 said:

Are they now admitting that nothing has changed

Will not admit as long as your butt is pointing to the ground!  

19 hours ago, webfact said:

that he would take action on the big construction projects that blocked the city's water drainage.

Governor: Take action (instant dismissal) against the incompetent official/s, in your Administration, who lost the key/s! That would be a start.    

And don't minimise Administration incompetency by looking to blame others for other possible incidences. MAN UP! 

16 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Happens at every land border crossing too, and has done for years !!

When I first entered Thailand 10 years ago it was on a multi entry one year visa, obtained in my home country.

Once in Thailand I had to do a border run every 90 days to get my immigration stamp.

This was done via the crossing point at Aranyaprathet into Cambodia..

The fee for the Cambodian entry visa was 1,000 baht paid for at the office with the visa stuck into your passport, all with the assistance of a "middle man/helper" which was mandatory !!

As soon as you crossed the border gate into Cambodia you were met by a Thai immigration officer who took your passport and asked for 300 baht from everyone.

You then crossed the road and joined the queue to come back into Thailand and the immigration office to get your entry stamp !!

My only surprise is that in 10 years the price hasn't increased !!!!

So the question is, is BJ going to put a stop to this at every entry location or is it going to be just the high profile airports ??

"...high profile airports" - I would suspect. After corruption, the 2nd most important practice, in the Kingdom, is saving face.  

2 hours ago, mikosan said:

Why do they and every other uniform carrier, all have parachute insignia?

"Face". AKA big noting! ???? 

You're a nobody until you have jumped off the office desk. 

47 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

He knows from experience recently what it's like to be in the shit.

 

I think he really didn't know it because he was asleep. 

29 minutes ago, Lupatria said:

They are right to criticize this. Sometimes misinformation from fake Chinese tourist guides, and misinterpretation of useful tips by fast lane VIP guests can cause some small misunderstandings…

OMG! 

LEADERSHIP starts at the top, sunshine! 

4 hours ago, The Deerhunter said:

Your post lacks my implied sarcasm.

????  My bad interpretation. Sometimes an emoji can help. 

No need for "fake" chinese guides to do this - TAT will do for them!  ????  ????

I seem to recall that some time ago (during the past 4 years) that wheel chair ramps were promised to be built for access to all Government departments? Or was this just another "hollow" promise beloved of Government and public servants?

How the hell any disabled person would get to use a ramp via a footpath is beyond me! 

"Mafia" same same all over the country! 

18 hours ago, The Deerhunter said:

Trial is middle of next year I think,  subject to any delays that might occur unexpectedly.

Trial is middle of next year I think,  subject to any delays that might will occur. unexpectedly.

1 hour ago, wvavin said:

We are still waiting what had happened to the fat toad eating the panther case.

Perhaps 'The Nation' could answer that?

But, will it? ????

8 hours ago, Thian said:

These policemen sure give the Thai a good reputation...i wonder how far they can run with bellies like that.

I would wonder if they can run? Waddle perhaps but run? Nah. 

16 minutes ago, Orton Rd said:

Not all Thais are so impressed with them

Is anybody impressed with them (apart from the "rip you off" people)? ????

7 hours ago, Oziex1 said:

Seriously, they want to convince the new arrivals that they will be safe. Will take more than the presence of a few grinning numpties in uniform,  some real Lifeguards at Phuket beaches might be a good start. 

Employed, properly trained, (suggest by Australian Lifeguards) supervised, responsible only to and well remunerated by the local authority NOT some third party just trying to make a few extra baht!

2 minutes ago, Nyezhov said:

Lay in the sun? Will that make me smell better? ????????

I am NOT going to sniff you to find out.

3 hours ago, Thian said:

Yes we use 3 filters and a UV-light but BKK water is already cleaner than upcountry where there's loads of calcium in it.

Good, but it is not only about how good the water maybe usually but what you will be drinking if something goes wrong with the water supply and its treatment. Human failings comes to mind. Better to have a great filter system and not need it than to not have one and need it! 

You have an R.O. system?