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Check Cha am as an alternative to Hua Hin. Largely Thai and priced cheaper than tourist places. Long, clean beaches and inexpensive eateries.

Prayut doesn't have to win a majority in the House, just prevent the opposition collation from getting 51%. Then the Senate can add to his vote to put him to 51% or over. "System rigged."

FFO - foreign flying objects Everything is their fault.

How many people have lost their lives riding in a song taew ? Rare to lose one over a long period. Yet police make it a new priority to limit passengers to sitting only on the two benches. But these van owners likely much more wealthy than song they owners, must have some special influence to escape safety rules.

In 2017 passengers will no longer be allowed to ride in the back of pickup trucks. Did that work? Was it enforced? But it seems as soon as it was announced, it was amended to allow up to six people to sit in the pickup bed. Then five years later Thai Police considered a "sub-law" for limiting number of passengers to three to be sitting IN THE BACKSEATS of a pickup. Again no mention of statistical support. Just officials seemingly trying to gain attention with "ideas."

Maybe the ski's were carry on personal items because they won't fit in the overhead

Why not the reverse. A train bridge over the highway. If such bridges can cross deep valleys (ie., the Chenab Bridge in India), surely it's doable crossing roadways at ground level. But something like that takes innovation and imagination. Not Thailand's strongest suit.

Haven't check the new Constitution but the previous 2007 Constitution required the EC to prepare an election within 60 days of dissolution of the House. Seeing as the EC serves all year, March or April is likely for elections.

Come on! No one told Prayut that there were such a thing as Chinese businessmen in Thailand. Obviously, they work in China.

Carefull - This project might impact the Thai Royal Rainmaking Air Force budget. Space begins at ground level!

Efficiency and amount of corruption in the military is not one of the score factors in the ranking. So no mistake, just relaying published rankings. As can be seen with Russia's ranking compared to its current war with Ukraine, Ukraine's smaller military appears to be (with exception of nuclear weapons) far superior to Russia.

Who was PM was not the issue before the Court. Sleeping Beauty might have been an improvement.

That was not a question before the Constitution Court.

The name seems to be of Algerian origin wherein 85% are Arab. Being a French citizen doesn't mean the name is necessarily French. Until 1962 all Algerians were considered to be French citizens, albeit different Kegan status from fully French citizens. Name can be found to minor extent also in Poland and Morocco.

Hypocrite. NCPO Chief Prayut took no time in 2014 after his coup to rewrite the 2007 Constitution into the Interim Charter to grant swift amnesty to his coup co-conspirators that included Prawit.

This article is fake news. The Constitution Court ruled in 2022 that Prayut was NOT PM 2014-2018.

It is a Buddhist belief. Up to 95% of Thais are Buddhist. Karma is as much "nonsense" as Christian resurrection., etc.

Make that ... 'PM Prayut who is Chairman of the National Police Commission who oversees the RTP since 2014' ... But other than facing questions about his appointed leadership of the RTP from Ministers of Parliament, he is not accountable for knowingly or unknowingly of RTP corruption. Parliament has no investigative authority (ie., issue subpoenas, compel testimony) and the political watchdog law enforcement agency Department of Special Investigations (DSI) that can investigate is supervised by Prayut.

Not mentioned as exempt from the occupancy hotel tax are foreigners returning to Thailand under re-entry permit? They are not tourists. In particular would one returning to Thailand who has a Long Term Resident visa with automatic re-entry have to pay?

US States, counties and cities may individually charge a hotel occupancy tax. Texas state charges 6% that may be in addition to local county and city taxes (maybe how you got 17%). The hotel occupancy tax is directed towards short hotel stays. In Texas a guest who occupies a hotel room for 30 or more consecutive days with no payment interruption is considered a permanent resident and exempt from the hotel tax.

The UN office in Thailand has no authority regarding his stay in Thailand nor prevent extradition to Poland. As Thailand Human Rights Commission was barred in 2014 from the UN HRC, it will be a decision by the RTP/PM to decide the Polish man's fate.

The Buddhist teachings is that moral behavior comes from mastering one's ego, desire and cultivating kindness and compassion. There is no moral absolutism. See blog.apaonline.org The single-minded pursuit of power fails Buddhism.

Contact Ikea. They know how to package a meatball.

Article states "in Asia". Not a bad ranking considering Thailand spends only 1.32% GDP (2021) for military spending ranked 89th compared to (www.theglobaleconomy.com) Indonesia 0.70% (125th) Australia 1.98% (48th) Malaysia 1.06% (107th) China 1.74% (60th) Philippines 1.04% (108th) USA 3.48% (15th) No. 1 at 7.34% is Oman. But somehow Thailand can't end the Southern Muslim insurgency.

In the 1700-1900's "superpowers" UK and France contested each other over control of Southeast Asian countries. While The Kingdom of Siam seemed unaffected to both countries foreign Asian dominance policies, it played the two powers against each other to remain sovereign. However, Siam seemed to favor UK diplomatically and militarily with trade and territory concessions in exchange for State advantages. from Wikipedia: Anglo- Siamese Treaty of 1909 (start) In 1826 UK and KS signed the Burney Treaty that AFFIRMED British consent that Muslim kingdoms (caliphates) on KS southern border, including Kingdom of Patani, were Thai provinces. In exchange UK got exclusive trade deals with KS. In parts of that region. In 1909 the UK and KS signed a treaty wherein the Kingdom of Patani remained under KS control. (end) In the pre-history to 1800's KP's sovereignty was recognized by the KS Court in exchange for tribute. But that eventually devolved into direct invasion by KS. See also "Introduction: Conflict in the Deep South of Thailand: Never-ending Stalemate?" Asian International Studies Review Vol. 20 Special Issue June 2019.