Everything posted by Thingamabob
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Giant Python Blocks Road, Invades Naval Officer's House
I fear that will be the case.
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Update: British teacher arrested for sexual assault in Thailand
Not fair to mongrels.
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Threat Of Overtourism Returns As Thailand, China Sign Total Visa-Free Travel Deal
The govt need higher numbers of low-spend tourists to meet it's revenue requirement. They could have pushed for lower numbers of high spenders but chose not to, sad to say.
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Swiss man’s wife missing in Thailand after inheriting 13 million baht
Used not to be the case. In the old days people here with money kept a very low profile. Increasing Chinese influence changed all that, and showing off has become the norm.
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Corrections Dept Denies Reshuffle Linked To Thaksin
Thaksin running the show, albeit low profile.
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British man dies in failed parachute jump from Pattaya condo
Do you mean higher floor, or are you joking ?
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Federal Jury Orders Donald Trump to Pay $83.3 Million in Defamation Case
Rightly or wrongly it was reported in the UK Times that Trump was appealing the guilty verdict.
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MFP Pita: Double standards in Thaksin investigation
Evidence ?
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Death of my wife in Thailand
The police close all bank accounts ? Really ? Does that include joint accounts ?
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Second Government Coalition Dinner: Party Leaders Strengthen Bonds in a Warm Atmosphere
Snouts well and truly in the trough...
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Swiss Tourist Attacked by Buffalo Bear While Feeding in Chiang Dao
No bear should be caged, nor any other animal. Cruel beyond belief.
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Wild Elephant Fatally Attacks Monk in Kanchanaburi Forest Reserve
This is vague. Far from certain the attacker was an elephant.
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My next destination is Government House : Pita
He still has to overcome lese majeste charges
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British Man Arrested with Magic Mushroom in Patong
...and murderers, rapists and thieves.
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After Trump’s NH win, Biden gets the opponent he wants
As a Brit I would hope for anyone other than Biden as president, no matter whether Democrat or Republican.
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Pita verdict a victory for rule of law in Thailand
Nothing much to celibrate. A long way to go yet. The ruling elite are determined to silence him one way or another, sadly.
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Thailand aims to become Asian aviation hub, says prime minister
The aviation hub objective has been declared by successive Thai governments for over 50 years. Never quite seems to happen...
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How would this play out in Thailand?
The policewoman's comment just about sums up why the police generally have lost all respect in the UK.
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Fewer Japanese tourists have visited Thailand in a historic first
Yes indeed. A Japanese friend told me recently he no longer wanted to holiday in Thailand because of the numbers of chinese to be found all over the country.
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Court clears Pita of iTV shares charges
A welcome result, but a long way to go given the judgement to be made at the end of this month regarding Pita's alleged abuse of the lese majeste law.
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Wealthy heiress found dead in Chanthaburi, police suspect foul play
Knew the victim, and knew the land ownership documents were in her house.
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Trump wins New Hampshire primary as rematch with Biden appears increasingly likely
Probably more like 60% plus..
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Alternative retirement locations
Tall women in Nan ? Never noticed that before. Are you sure they weren't ladyboys ?
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Non O Retirement One Year Visa extension questions
Never once used an agent in over 60 years of visiting, living, working and now in retirement in Thailand. However, as age catches up with me, I will likely need to do so at some stage. Currently 82 years old.
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Judgement day for Pita: A closer look at case that could change Thai politics
It seems likely that he will punished by being banned from political activity. The ruling elite are frightened by his views, and by his popularity.