Classic Ray

Contractor meeting on April 19 planned? Shurely shome mistake ? (Private Eye magazine reference).

Time to install traffic lights or at least orange flashing Belisha beacons at all pedestrian crossings, as well as zig zag lines (no stopping zones) as done in the UK. In Bangkok, I often see songtaews stop actually on crossings and alighting passengers try to cross immediately with driver’s view blocked. Schools/local authorities could also appoint school crossing patrols with flags or signs to help kids cross the roads. Doesn’t anyone care about their kids’ safety here?

Did the doctor at the hospital take the necessary swabs that could be analysed for the DNA of the offender? If they are analysed, the offender can be positively identified without any interrogation necessary until afterwards.

The answer could be to leverage the advantage of the good local materials and skills and concentrate on the top of the market rather than trying to compete at the bottom. Emphasise in the marketing the beauty and high quality of the products and back them with great customer service. The Government could help by ordering products fir their use from these factories and helping to achieve royal patronage as is done with food products.

I agree. Arrange a visit every three months or so to inspect for any maintenance issues which gives a chance to assess condition of the property.

Why are the judges names not being reported? This is not defamation as it is a report of disciplinary proceedings. Publishing would serve as a warning to any future parties or lawyers appearing before these judges as to the treatment they receive.

If the PM and his entire Cabinet have been dismissed, doesn’t this mean also the Deputy PM? How can he act as caretaker PM?

I just use same quantity of white vinegar in the fabric softener drawer. No smell is left of vinegar.

If it came from a beer truck accident, she would be handling stolen goods as it would be the property of the insurance company. She deserved to be cheated.

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Underdeveloped? Where are the pavements for people to walk on unobstructed? Where are the marked pedestrian crossings with lights? Where are the roundabouts, flyovers or light controlled junctions to obviate the need for dangerous U turns? Why do the utility wires still hang from lamppost to lamppost? I have only mentioned roads without going into the other characteristics. Government money only seems to be spent to benefit the rich, who are the ones who don’t need it.

I also recently switched to Dairy Rich, semi skimmed, that I buy online as my Makro only sells full cream powder. it does not keep as long as Meiji milk in the fridge so I usually only make 1 to 1.5 litres at a time. Certainly tastes as good as Meiji and much cheaper.

They should also retrospectively check office holders if they are serious about rooting out fakes.

Time to introduce more ANPR cameras connected to the registration database together with RTP patrols capable of actually pursuing and stopping offenders. Could start at highway toll booths where they are easy to stop, but would need to be covered by CCTV cameras and supervised to prevent 50% discounts being offered.

Tried to visit Amici in Siam Paragon on Monday (holiday) but rammed out with Arab tourists and twenty more queueing outside. The whole shopping centre was full of Arab tourists, not seen like that since before Covid. Glad the tourist trade is recovering and not just zero-dollar ones either.

I was interested to see the recent news article with GWM owners who purchased a year ago for 1.5 million baht complaining that price reduced to 1 million baht now, devaluing their used cars. i wonder what will happen to used prices once people realise the depreciation caused by fear of increased electricity prices and total cost of ownership factoring in motor and battery repairs/replacement?

“Mai mee” and “Moat” the two common phrases customers hear in Thai shops/businesses. If they could get the supply chain, stock control and logistics sorted, they could be world beating manufacturers and suppliers. it’s become worse since Covid, and now even the auto industry and parts suppliers are being badly affected by. Chinese EVs flooding in with little to no Thai content, and ever plummeting prices. Some serious measures need to be taken by the Thai government to revive industry and consumer confidence.

If they were constructed properly as a public service vehicle instead of being modified building materials haulers, there would be an element of safety. Rear doors, with an interlock to prevent the bus moving or sound an alarm could easily be fitted to prevent passengers falling out of the back. But since profit trumps safety here, nothing will be done.

BTS already make announcements in Thai, English and Chinese. i would not be surprised if soon the adverts in the trains also are in Chinese.

If they opt for more regulation and licensing, will it be only large corporations owned by favoured families who will be able to afford and be granted the licences? This is what happens in the alcoholic beverages industry.

In the U.K. gun licensing is very strict and any hint of mental disorder will lead to refusal or suspension of a licence and seizure of any weapons. The system is not foolproof but firearm incidents due to mental disorder are very rare. Maybe RTP could introduce a similar system, but it would need significant enforcement action, that could be a problem.

I am amazed at the difficulty in getting zero sugar/diet soft drinks in restaurants and some bars here. They just take up one slot on carbonation machines, and I would imagine the concentrate is cheaper than one containing sugar. But with so much sugar being produced/consumed here, I suppose it will take many years to change bad habits. I am not saying diet drinks are healthier but at least they contain fewer calories.

Forty years ago, Greece was like this, all the grandmas in black going ballistic about topless sunbathing. They learned to adjust once they saw the money rolling in, without the same hypocrisy as Thailand, which tolerates open prostitution without admitting it exists. Mores will change over time, if they don’t, tourists will go elsewhere to enjoy themselves.

The rental shops are the source of the problem. If they refuse to check for licences etc, the police should impound the bikes and fine the shops and hirers. But we all know why this simple solution will not be implemented.

The US has taken the first step to restricting Chinese imports by imposing a tariff on Chinese EVs of 100%. Meanwhile Thailand lets them flood in as the Thai manufacturing facilities close as a result. The consequences are no surprise. The Government should be promoting alternative manufacturing industries instead of sending everyone back to the fields.