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When a 7.7 Magnitude quake hit Myanmar yesterday - in pictures
natway09 replied to CharlieH's topic in Thailand News
As if the Burmese people had not enough pain with the Junta ruining the country over the last 3 years & now this. Having worked in Mandalay with the wonderful local folks & experienced the grandeur of the country's natural beauty I just hate to see the country being torn apart from within. The only good thing that hopefully comes out of this is that the Junta's brains have been jolted into some form of realism -
Putin Proposes UN-Led Administration in Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict
natway09 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Putin throwing another "red herring" condition into the mix just to deflect any sign of a truce. Note that he wants western sanctions lifted, he like Trump must think they are the only two people in the world with a brain -
This Vance is a nasty piece of work & is a great accomplice of "The goose" If they really had concerns about "world security & not just a land & mineral grab by the worlds wanna be policeman who are quoting Russia & China as the enemy, they would stick troops on the ground in Ukraine & sort out Russia first, not stop supply of arms to Ukraine. But that will not happen as Putin & "The goose" wanna get in bed with each other & rule the world.
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Bangkok Gears Up for 2028 Formula One Grand Prix with New Plans
natway09 replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Not sure they have fully grasped the magnitude of the costs of putting together a "street track" along with the costs of not only buying & erecting the stands, safety fences & pit stop requirements. A street track is worse as can only be used once a year & has the added cost of disassembly & storage properly. They should have a long hard look at the Korean GP situation & the exorbitant costs expended with no recompense by F1 at all. -
Not long after I moved here to live the Aussie $ was under 17 Bht to the AUD Not a concern then & not a concern now. Of course cost of living has gone up here, but quality of life in Thailand is far better for far less money in particular if you do not own your own home in OZ.
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Thai Political Party Faces Allegations of Funds Pilfering Scheme
natway09 replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Why am I not surprised !!!! -
Bangkok Condo Owners and Agents Arrested for Illegal Rentals
natway09 replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
Fair play but once again only enforced once a lot of squelling done. The Act goes back many years when the THA was requested to pay to the Govt 50 Bht per occupied room per night. They agreed on the basis that if condo non members did not pay this fee then could only rent by the month not daily or weekly which was all agreed on. Now let us see if the Government wrangles it's way out of the deal by changing to the "European way" I for one hope they do not as apartments are not conducive to good living by permanent residents with shorter than 1 month rentals -
Bangkok Mandates Grease Traps for Eateries to Prevent Flooding
natway09 replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
Sewerage is easy to treat as it breaks down, not fat which as mentioned floats & coats to the sides of drains slowly end up blocking it. For those that do not understand how a grease trap works suggest do some homework. They actually only work because fat & grease floats. -
Phuket's Trash Dilemma Grows as Incinerator Closes for Repairs
natway09 replied to snoop1130's topic in Phuket News
Waste is about priority number 3 for officialdom after water & sewerage. How much money does Phuket contribute to state coffers a year ????? Central Government along with Phuket council members should hang their head in shame. It is called infrastructure planning. We still do not know where the massive amounts of money went for the 4 times planning of the Phuket/Patong tunnel along with the millions wasted on the "potable water for the whole island" project' The deslination plant is where?.........always coming ?? -
Thailand's PM Urges Interest Rate Cuts To Boost Economy
natway09 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
She still on this party line rubbish. Nevermind, just means all the farangs will pay less tax on their savings. -
How about walking down the gangplank, shown into a little room & smoking opium in 1968. They had about 12 boats lined up along the river. Ceased to exist late 69 or early 70 I think. We all sent our passports down to Malaysia with our "agent" for a new exit & entry stamp. Funny one in later years, the boiler room boys from Australia used to send their PP to a consulate in Canberra, I think for new visas. All was well until some "hawkeye" in Immigration noticed no entry stamp into Thailand. One time my PP did not come back from down south & much to my consternation this dragged on for weeks. Finally it turned up in one hell of a mess. Finally they told us that the guy who had them in his possession got caught in the floods & his young kid slipped from his grasp. In his haste to grab the kid the passports (12 of them in a bag) got dropped into the water. The only two readable stamps in the PP ,,,,,,, exit Malaysia & entry Thailand. I ironed the pages & told Immigration went through washing machine, he said where, I said Malaysia. As I worked in Malaysia sometimes & had a factory in Ipoh I got away with it. These days I would have been stuffed Still got the PP
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Anutin Highlights China's Praise for Thailand’s Scam Crackdown
natway09 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Up here there is no petrol or diesel available as all been purchased for generators. Internet scratchy as well -
Gunfire Erupts in Pattaya Beach Brawl Near Police Station
natway09 replied to Georgealbert's topic in Pattaya News
It just gets better and better -
British man’s Thailand trip goes from heaven to prison hell (video)
natway09 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
More holes in this yarn than a swiss cheese -
Thailand tackles high airfares for Songkran festival
natway09 replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Talk to Nok Air who have increased their prices on the Bangkok/Maesot flight to over 9,000 Bht return (15 kg baggage) for a 40 minute flight. -
Thailand’s Entertainment Complex Law Stirs Debate
natway09 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
The devastation the casinos can & probably will impact on Thailand's people is immense. Having worked in a large casino for 3 years I have seen it with my own eyes. No Thais allowed (unless you have 20mill in the bank) will be a gamechanger as I am sure many Thais will not accept this & no way they are going to keep "wealthy Thais" out. Just as important is the graft, corruption & mismanagement of hard cash by Thais who do not have a good track record of "leaving the money in the till," opening the door for massive corruption on a scale never seen before. Unfortunately the police will be involved & as normal will want their "commission & with the vast amounts of monies involved they will resort to hardball tactics to ensure "their cut" A disaster waiting to happen in my opinion