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Now that the "results" are in, how long before all the ballot papers are destroyed, therefore making it impossible to check any allegations of wrongdoing? (Surprised if they're not up in smoke already!)

10 hours ago, harada said:

This is what happens when people are appointed to a position solely because of their allegiance to a certain military faction rather than their qualifications and experience.

And also when people can buy their promotions!

22 hours ago, gunderhill said:

I understand none of this, whose  bloody well won? and won as in who is  going to be IN CHARGE.

"Official results are not due for weeks, but an opposition "democratic front" said it has attracted enough coalition partners to form a government, while a pro-army party also declared victory and said it would not accept anyone but Mr Prayut as prime minister."

1 hour ago, VocalNeal said:

I know they do or used to mark the back of one's beer mat in a Dutch bar but not if you were a Brit! Or so my mate told me once.

 

How many bars in the west can you run a tab? Hotels with food yes but bars/pubs?

Correct! Running a tab is a recipe for disaster - once you've had a few it is quite an easy task for the "cashier" to add another couple of drinks on the tab, and then it's you word against the management. A mate of mine used to ask for the bottle tops!

It's been said before, but there should be "flyers" (Pun intended!) on all "planes, trains and buses" warning of the dangers of overpriced drinks in karaoke bars.

It seems to be becoming a national pastime (Chiang Mai, it would seem more than most) where if you disagree with the bill, prepare yourself for a good hiding.

3 hours ago, AhFarangJa said:

I am still mystified sometimes by the rubbish that comes forth from these mouthpieces.

Last weekend there was a ban on selling alcohol because of the election, and what happened..........A man was arrested for defacing his ballot paper because he was out of his tree, and admitted to having been drinking since 5 pm on the Saturday........the whole time of the sales ban !!!!

"Sales ban" Did it not cross your mind that he bought the alcohol the day before? And there are lots of people I know that did exactly that, as they probably learned their lesson the previous weekend!

6 hours ago, Cadbury said:

From this one gets a clear picture on the level of priority the government places on road safety.

Or more accurately the dilemma they face in causing a serious loss of booze sales revenue to the big beverage companies.

1. Minister fails to show up for the meeting on March 15th. (initial pressure applied)

2. There is no new schedule to consider the proposal. (pressure intensified)

 

 

See the post directly above yours:-

"Politicians and police are practical people, they know to leave this well alone." (Not saying that I agree with it, mind!)

8 hours ago, Artisi said:

Well I've been here for nearly 20 years, never any problems, an occasional hic-up with paperwork but always easily sorted out to everyone's satisfaction. 

So what is under siege if you go with the flow. - - - start being a smart arse, try and pull a swifty you will rightfully have a problem. 

 

Yes, but they're now moving the goalposts by FEET rather than INCHES (Or METRES rather than MILLIMETRES)!

8 hours ago, cornishcarlos said:

They always promise exactly the opposite of what is going to happen !!  

Compulsive lying, I believe, is the term ????

The last time that he said that he was going to make things "easier" for ex pats he doubled the length of time that 800,000 baht had to be "seasoned" in the bank! (And it had to be a THAI Bank!)

1 minute ago, Kaopad999 said:

Each persons personal situation shoud be taking into consideration, epecially for those who have families here. I think it;s extrmely unfair to put so much financial pressure  on someone who has lived here for many years , that has  never broken  the law and who rasies their family well, only to be torn apart by some ridiculous financial requirements

Hear, hear!

5 minutes ago, Pattaya28 said:

The Policeman probably swung at the driver and missed.

I very much doubt he deliberately swung his baton at the kid.

So he was going to have a second go?

6 hours ago, Briggsy said:

Usually the goal, when Thai cops deal with fleeers, is to knock the bike over. They often do this by kicking them off. Volunteers are even worse as they are totally untrained, eager to prove themselves and younger and more impetuous.

 

Fleeing a checkpoint is a risky business. You have escalated the issue with the police. Thai police are irresponsible and unaccountable so if you choose to escalate with them, you are taking a big risk. Notice how the husband continued to escalate further by fighting with the police and then fleeing for a second time. You cannot count on the Thai police to be concerned about your safety.

 

Bad decisions all round.

"Notice how the husband continued to escalate further by fighting with the police and then fleeing for a second time." 

"She said that the man was still not satisfied with what he had done - he raised his baton to strike again as the husband and father kicked out to prevent further injury. The family managed to get away."

So the family was supposed to stand still and do nothing when the "police" raised his baton to strike again - a toddler for goodness sake! And due to the fact that the child was vomiting and had to be taken to another hospital. I would not be surprised if there is not brain damage or a fractured skull.

Finally brought happiness back to the people - kept himself in overall charge no matter what the election result - job done!

8 hours ago, dcutman said:

Leave.

You forgot the prefix "If you don't like it ....." but maybe that is taken as understood already!

2 minutes ago, Grafting Ken said:

Tie a yellow ribbon round your mango tree and cheer the mighty Thai elite!


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Are you trolling?

8 minutes ago, Grafting Ken said:

Long live the Jaunta and the stability they have brought to Thailand.


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"Jaunta"? Yes - it has been a bit of a "jaunt" for some! 

Then I'll get on my knees and pray We don't get fooled again 
No, no! Meet the new boss Same as the old boss

(With thanks to Pete Townshend of The Who for his amazing forethought!)

Another arrest for "Big Joke"? Well - that is what is implied by the photo!

1 hour ago, GAZZPA said:

Thailand has made it's own bed. People have been paying agencies and "officials" cash for years and years to turn a blind eye. So, yes when they clamp down the figures can look big. 

 

I wonder how many who pay regularly for "being looked after" have been raided?

 

Anyway, Thailand has every right to clean up it's act. and enforce it's laws. It will put a lot of agencies and visa runners out of business I am sure because if it is the strict way and no other way there will be no need for the friendly agencies that take a chunk of cash to circumnavigate the law. I am referring to retirees in this case.

 

A lot of retirees will be leaving and a lot of companies will be thinking twice about employing illegally. 

"A lot of retirees will be leaving" Yes. a lot of retirees who spend an awful lot of money over the year! 

Just now, Oziex1 said:

8000 in immigration violations, and no mention or photo of Old Mate Big Joke.

That's because he said a few weeks back that there were no more left!

1 hour ago, tlandtday said:

yes plus the heat of the day can be added possibly causing additional drowsiness or inattention....

You are only now answering a comment made in AUGUST 2018?