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"Within the next three months, the number of overstayers should be reduced to zero, as they are more likely to engage in criminal activities, which can adversely affect Thailand’s tourism industry, Pol. Lt. Gen. Pakphumpipat said." Any bets, anyone? No? But the Pol Lt Gen has promised/vowed that it will happen! Still no bets? "Oh ye of little faith"

To quote Abba:- "Money, money, money, Must be funnyIn the rich man's world"

"Occupation Lockdown"? Merely a confirmation of Thailand's long standing outdated rules regarding the jobs that foreigners can do because Thais don't want to!

Yes, the other 3 cases of the "Major Anti Crime Operation" will make me sleep soundly tonight knowing that these highly dangerous criminals are off the streets:- 3. 5 Koreans operating an illegal tour company (specifically for Koreans) without work permits. 4. A Chinese overstayer. 5. 17 Vietnamese operating an illegal gambling website. No wonder they don't have the time or resources to catch/apprehend the "real" criminals (e.g. major drug or people traffickers, police killers, etc etc.

Knife making? I suppose I get the point, shoe making and hat making if you want to keep one step "a head" of the opposition? I'll get my coat! (does that come under "dress making"?

I presume that is a tongue in cheek comment? By the way, when does "verbal abuse" include taking a swing at somebody's head with an iron bar?

Where was "the extra 100 baht" mentioned? Or walked how far? From Krabi to Phuket? Seems to me that the guy paid for his trip, and asked for a drop off at a certain hotel, and then for some reason the driver took umbrage (maybe because he didn't get a tip because of his attitude?) and went way over the top in his reaction. And what I saw in the video is certainly a much more serious reaction than "verbal abuse"!!! Yes, let's make Phuket "safe and an attractive place for tourists" ????

Yup! Where's Health and Safety when you need 'em?

Another Committee - that'll sort it!

"PHUKET: A total of 12 million tourists are expected to visit Phuket this year, Nanthasiri Ronnasiri, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket Office (TAT Phuket) has revealed." He's going to need a bigger iron bar or substantial back up!

Yes, really making tourists fell safe and welcome. as promised by the Chief of Police/Immigration a couple of weeks/months/years ago! ????

"........the Military won't dare to intervene." They will follow orders or be court martialled!

'.........the United States respects the integrity of Thailand’s democratic process ........." And the 250 senators "democratically" put in place by Prayut?

"The Watch Scandal" indeed! Prawit must have the lamest excuse(s) I have ever heard for his possession of those timepieces - so poor that they are laughable! Firstly, to say that he "borrowed them from a friend" is bad enough! I don't know, or have ever heard of anybody borrowing a watch from a friend - let alone the numbers he is talking about. Secondly, to say that he couldn't return them because the so called friend he borrowed them from is dead? Ridiculous -should he not have returned them to the "next of kin"? Thirdly, to say "I had forgotten about them anyway" Who "forgets about" millions of baht's worth of watches, when he was actually pictured wearing one? (I suppose he could say that was one of his own - in fact they all appear to be his own now that the friend is dead!) And to think that this conniving piece of humanity has even a chance of becoming Thailand's next Prime Minister beggars belief!

As is borne out by today's story of the unfortunate lady who had to have part of her leg amputated due to it getting trapped in a moving escalator - tragic.

I don't drink spirits, and the beer here is like fizzy lager, so any reduction on the price of (imported) wine would go down well with me - along with probably quite a few others who would drink more if it was more affordable.

Head line :- "Two deaths linked with cannabis use and violent incidents reported in recent days by Thai police...." "The suspect told police that he had been smoking marijuana but had also taken two methamphetamine tablets." The man admitted to police he had taken methamphetamine pills and smoked marijuana So, why is marijuana blamed? I think the headline could have been more appropriately worded more appropriately, e.g.:- "Two deaths linked with methamphetamine use and violent incidents reported in recent days by Thai police...."

Not in the best possible taste - I'm sure her husband would be able to explain the prognosis quite eloquently to you!

"........ISOC under the RTM ............" Am I the only one who doesn't like the use of/understand a lot of the acronyms being used on this site?

After chasing you in a roadworthy vehicle!

Guilty until proven innocent seems to be the guideline! When the the Covid restrictions were at their peak, a mate of mine sat down with some others outside a bar that was selling alcohol illegally. He hadn't actually ordered a drink, but was roped in with the others who had drinks in front of them. He was going to plead not guilty, but was persuaded otherwise by the Court interpreter. She said he could plead not guilty, would probably spend the next few nights or a week in jail, would have to hire a lawyer (not cheap) and at the end of the day she "guaranteed" that he would still be found guilty, and end up getting double the sentence that the others had received - so he pleaded guilty!

"would of" - hate that misuse of the English language!!

More emotion shown by her lawyer No, the lawyer is after "MONEY"!!! Should be "End of" but most certainly will not be! Without being callous, the baby is dead, so the death penalty is a possibility- any bets on whether that happens? Forget it - I'm in my late 70's and can't wait that long!

Trying to get your posts count up? Try wearing a gold chain round your neck in Pattaya, and say hello to a couple of lady boys - that should get a bit of action and reaction as far as posts are concerned!

Here we go!