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Is there ever a photo posted in any news story that doesn't have members of the bloody RTP in it,  theyre all little wanna be BJ's are they.

Please leave Dutton there. 

A 25 per cent reduction over a 10 year period not much of a goal is it. 

Anyway, this guy needs to get with the picture and do what the others do.  Instruct his people to have it to world standards in 3 months, that's how it's done.

1 hour ago, giddyup said:

They have a yaba epidemic in this country.

Yes, I was making a comment based on the governors statement that Phuket's drug problem is moderate. 

How is the Phuket governors drugometer running now, a little over problem moderate, I would guess.

5 minutes ago, Lokie said:

I have escorted many a lady back to her hotel/home to ensure she arrives safely and NO harm comes to her. Then I am not a rapist just a normal bloke, its what normal men do.

 

From what I read if the report in Phuky news is true then he decided to take her to his place and raped her as she was too drunk to consent and he took advantage but proofing that is another matter...

And saying that it didn't happen is easy for Thai officials. 

2 minutes ago, JingerBen said:

"...is Thai society mature enough to deal with it [?]"

That's a patronizing and ultimately clueless question.

Were you here in the 1970s when ganja was as easy to get and readily available as beer?

Being easy to get doesn't make it OK for all, just look at the problems caused by the easy access to alcohol. I'm yet to be convinced that the Thai's have what it takes to make an informed choice on this issue. Looks too much like a rush to cash in. 

2 minutes ago, geronimo said:

In answer to your question, would more people gamble if it became legal? No. The weed smokers smoke, regardless of the law and making it legal is only going to shut a corruption door for the BIB. Other terrible things would happen, like tourist numbers going through the roof and the government would make so much money, they wouldn't know what to do with it.

OK, my comment may have been a bit breif and didn't communicate my thought on this.  I agree legalisation may not lead to more people taking it up.  What I was thinking was there seems to be the idea that the legalisation for medical use also gives the green light to recreational use, this remains to be seen.  I support the medical and recreational use of the drug,  however is Thai society mature enough to deal with it. 

Does any one here really believe this is about health,  this is of course about the health of the bank accounts of the already very rich. 

Also, should it become legal does it mean a free for all, a recreational use binge?

7 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said:

"...Mass resignations are expected at the councils of several higher-educational institutes, including Chulalongkorn University. Among high-profile figures to have already signalled their intention to leave their councils over the new rule is Constitution Drafting Committee’s former chair Meechai Ruchuphan, who will leave the Rajabhat Rajanagarindra University’s Council..." 

 

I sincerely do not wish to impugn anyone but as a general rule, taking into account Thailand's culture and underground/black economy, it is unlikely that there are successful, qualified people who have not broken some law to attain their present position and wealth. Put another way, I don't think it is possible to be both successful and crime-free in Thailand; EVERY 'high-ranking' person has a skeleton or two in their closet.

 

Should the people correctly complete the asset forms, they would, in essence, be formally admitting to a crime (of some sort). If they do not complete the forms with total honesty, then they open themselves to accusations of hiding assets an/or criminal behavior.

 

I would not complete the forms either; it would be the equivalent of handing a loaded gun directly to your potential enemies and trusting they they do the 'right thing'. Ha!

 

The issue here is the corrupt, biased, all-around stinky, smelly, putrid and vile NACC. Is there anyone (ANYONE?) who believes that it would/will act as an independent, neutral, corruption-free organization if it should receive all that information? The same NACC that "investigated" General Rolex? The same organization that saw no problems when 100 people were shot in the streets of Bangkok? The same organization that accepted Prayut's instructions to stop investigating his finances and his family? Etc? Etc? Etc? ANYONE???

 

Only a really, really, really stupid person would give the NACC an honest asset declaration form if it wasn't absolutely necessary. Does Thailand want really, really, really stupid people as their university advisory councils?

 

Having an outside board to monitor universities is a good idea. Having people in positions of public power declare their assets is a good thing. Unfortunately, Thailand in general (pun intended) is not honest enough to have such a system.

 

Way to shoot yourselves in the foot, Thai Hi-Sos!

 

No prestigious university boards for you (as per the Soup-Nazi voice)...

 

 

Good post, one might think these rules a designed to help the officials to gain wealth in precisely the way these rules are supposed to prevent 

I would think it will take no time at all,  when the same people  will be sitting there. 

18 hours ago, Chang_paarp said:

Did they find someone who actually knows what they are doing this time?

Yes, they have Big Joke and it will take 5 days.

33 minutes ago, chama said:

Talks, I think it may be more of a lecture than talks. Probably one way communication.

Threats!

I kinda like this Chinese tourist delema they are experiencing at present, as the way I read it, Thai hiso's are enraged, infuriated and sqirming over the loss of a few Baht. They are throwing everything at it just about begging them to come over, but they have no need to worry as their man Big Joke is on the case. Bad guys out Chinese in.

On 5/10/2018 at 10:47 PM, scorecard said:

 

And good news, they weren't released on bail pending an appeal!

I believe that only applies to the well heeled.

Is this a case of a bigger budget or significant money left from the original, whatever, plod now gets his hands on it. Brilliant.

He deserves punishment but what about the agent provocateurs from the other side. They got away with their crimes, yes? 

17 minutes ago, Ctkong said:

Most illegals from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar are just looking to better their lot not looking to cause any trouble or create any security risks. Should leave them alone and go after those illegal aliens involved in criminal activities... 

Yeah, but going after those crims may reduce the income of the RTP

4 hours ago, Bundooman said:

I would suggest that China isn't really interested in whether Thais can afford the high speed network or its non-freight carrying capabilities.

But it sure as hell will get a lot of Chinese troops down through Asia at record speed when it eventually suits them.......

Should it come to conflict those tracks along with all other transport routes would be disabled in the blink of an eye.  A conflict with the Asian super power would be a disaster but they would not win.