lvr181

9 hours ago, colinneil said:

and then he will get some stick

And deservedly so, silly old bugger. 

18 minutes ago, jany123 said:

This type of thinking is a large part of the problem. 

"Ministerial" think. ????

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Aswin said he will step down if that will help save the capital from inundation. “But the truth is: if I quit, who will solve flood problems?” he said. 

Wow - that is "senior" politician speak! (no finger pointing). ????

Amazing Thailand Bangkok - They never learn from their incompetance. With that trait perhaps there is room for them in the RTP? ????

29 minutes ago, GarryP said:

Great. You're not up for election, are you? 

On a lighter note, I have an election every morning before blekfast. ????

2 hours ago, neeray said:

In my home country, which I imagine is the same worldwide, they speak of being in "public service, or "serving the public".

Oh, bull crap, call a spade a spade. We all know who you are serving.

Self-aggrandisement would be my preferred term for most politicians. ????

5 minutes ago, lvr181 said:

 

Is that a Mercedes?  

Just a small joke about 'the badge' picture. ???? Relax.

On 6/9/2019 at 10:16 AM, RAZZELL said:

 

300 SL in Nonthaburi...

Is that a Mercedes?  

2 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

One of the biggest factors is the toy police.

Led by "toys" (or is that 'tools'?). ????

So sad, so unnecessary and such a crash should have never happened. RIP to those killed (except maybe the idiot driver/s that caused it?) and condolences to families and friends. 

19 hours ago, rooster59 said:

the mark of a just and fair society is to be found in how rules can be adjusted, even bent.

In the words attributed to Sir Douglas Bader: "Rules are for the obediance of fools and for the guidance of wise men". (I think I got that right).

Of course public servants would totally disagree, me thinks. 

An interesting read, again. ????

1 hour ago, Elfin said:

I had a GTR in the late 70's-just loved driving her hard. In Chiang  Mai, an Aussie had a Valiant S Series for sale but it had a Nissan diesel in it. Also, near my home, there is a HD Holden rusting away. These were imported years ago to participate in parades apparently.

I also had a Torana - an XU1 202 - went like a bat out of hell, great handling but ride comfort was like a block dray! Had it 12 months and sold it off for a small profit and bought a car with some better ride comfort (and for the family).

9 hours ago, SammyT said:

Until they start policing their own,

Isn't it the job of the RTP and DLT to "police" them? Second offence and should never be driving taxis again! And replace the tourists phones, pay for their medical bills and Xbaht for bashing them! All this just for starters!

Well, Mr PM do your job as the country's 'elected' leader and enforce your RTP to seriously do their duties!

2 hours ago, transam said:

 

Wiv a Dodge 6 pot...????

Could have at least put an E49 motor in it! Then probably quicker than most V8s & virtually indestructible. ????

3% less - wow!

The 100 yr & 10 yr floods that happen EVERY year will still happen. Maybe less water and maybe smaller areas but they will still happen.

Nothing changes, except the weather.

20 hours ago, TVGerry said:

"Dr Thasanathep said the video did not come from anyone at the hospital and was damaging to their reputation."

 

Kind of missing the point isn't he? ????

Yup, "face" is more important to most Asians than commonsense.

Stupidity personifed, those two!

"...they did the graffiti in tribute to a deceased friend." Really? F'wits!

3 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Exactly!  Some seem to think it's like the West!

????

The only thing "western" in Thailand is the border with Myanmar. ????

1 hour ago, brewsterbudgen said:

.....Thai law works.

Would seem to be an oxymoron. ????

Maybe they should be looking in areas away from tourists i.e. where Thai peoples go NOT tourists. ????

Oh well, face is now saved in LOS (Land Of Sightless)! ????

1 hour ago, sweatalot said:

No, I really wish this. Do you not want democracy in Thailand? Do you not wish they have a skilful and really democratic leader?

Wishing is aloud, isn't it?

Now he is PM, now I want him to do his jobfor the people and well.

What is wrong with this?

Don't we all want this?

And if you think I' m sarcastic ....

After his military "intervention" and subsequent self appointment to PM he could have already been doing what you wish for! Did he? NO! NO! NO! 

Has he ever had the RTP doing what it should be doing. No. Why, I wonder. The Police outnumber the Army - does he have a concern about that, perhaps? Doesn't want to "upset" anyone? 

No need for a shamlection that in essence will change little.

A democracy that farang knows and understands and expects of Thailand is probably never going to work (as in most Asian nations- the exception is probably Japan). You cannot rid this country of feudalism, corruption and cronyism overnight.

Keep dreaming (good luck on that) but it will probably follow you to your grave. 

1 hour ago, Artisi said:

What has reducing road trauma / deaths got to do with getting your snout into the trough - bugger-all... 

Agreed, but it will show the idiots up who voted for him and the idiot farangs who support him. ????

2 minutes ago, Artisi said:

Useful? like another useless submarine.....  Just imagine how much commission must be in a sub????

Thai submarines have only one purpose - to transport criminals, commoner or elitist,  (as deck cargo) away from the Kingdom.  ????????

7 minutes ago, sweatalot said:

Congratulations. May he be a skilfull and truly democratic leader of the Thai nation.

May he make democracy in Thailand a reality

You're joking aren't you? 

An inevitable (& planned) conclusion! Why would anyone be surprised? ????

And I bet that during the next six months little (apart from talking) or no effective action will be taken to reduce road trauma (AKA get the RTP to do their job effectively, in all enforcement areas).