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Rama 2, Samae Dam, Bang Khun Thian: 158

Keep in mind these kinds of index rankings are relative to all countries in the ranking. For example, in 2021 Thailand's Democracy Index ranking improved more than any other country in the world! One can argue that when other Asian countries slip (ie,, Myanmar) in the idex score, Thailand's index will improve if it does nothing for improvement - just maintains the status quo. Personally I find both the Corruption and Democracy indexes driven more by forward looking expectations than by fact-based statistics.

Maybe this is why Prayut wants F-35s. They won't be detected during personal use.

I Agee what Purdy says. But in the future ask for national ID, drivers license, charnote proving identity; address of residence, phone number, Selfie and any social media accounts like LINE or FACEBOOK. Such information might be useful if you have to file a police report, if only raises the severity/ number of potential crime(s), ie Computer Act and Personal Protection Act.

If Thailand Post is nearby, send by EMS in the morning (tracking number in receipt), will arrive same day and you can have receipt documented no matter the actual arrival date, missed by immigration or lost. Remember to include self addressed-stamped return envelope-10 baht.

From what I've seen from these AI's, they lack knowledge of or not programmed to consider the affect of religion in answers. Most Thais are Buddhist and thus believe in Karma: 'The result of any form of action is not determined by not only by the act but also the intent.' Sometimes karma is used incorrectly as an excuse for inaction or error. It gives excuse for not thinking or caring.

And here I thought such symptoms might be limited to military leadership.

I'm curious how the donations by each individual (not by table!) comply with section 72 of the Organic Law on Political Parties B.E. 2560 to avoid party dissolution: "The prohibition of the political parties from receiving donations of money, assets or any other benefits which come from an illigimate source." It would seem reasonable to at least expect the Election Commission to provide such assurance to the public that there was no irregularity in PP's fund raising event. The EC has the authority to ban PP from the next election if any irregularity (there are four categories of default under the law) is found with regard to PP's fund raising dinner event. While I don't expect PP to actually be banned no matter any perceived violations given its "special relationship" with lawmaking, the resulting political dance might prove consequential to the electorate.

Based on "right" is a slogan but not reality. State welfare is funded by the State. As such it competes for funding for the military, Buddhist temples, massive infrastructure projects going to the same corporations, etc. And supplemented by political arbitrary one-time "Gifts." Income equality is squeezed by increasing wealth of the elite (so-called 1%). Where is the Right here? There needs to be more funding for the former by less priority to the latter as well as more funding, ie., by higher taxation of the wealthy individuals and large corporations. The mechanisms are known, ie., earned income credit, higher minimum wages, more trade union power, more elected progressive politicians.

"Trust but verify." Ok, who supervises the RTP and Chairman of the National Police Committee? PM Prayut.

For what's worth, Criteria for Consideration of Granting an Alien's Extension of Stay in the Kingdom Attachment to the Order of Royal Thai Police no. 654/2564 dated December 27, 2021: Reason of necessity 2.22 In case of retirement (2) An alien, who has been granted Non-Immigrant Visa "O-A" under the criterion for consideration (6), will be permitted to stay according to the insurance policy term. Each permission shall be granted for no more than 1 year. Criteria for consideration (6.2) In case of purchasing foreign insurance or having non-Thai social welfare, it must be certified by a foreign embassy in Thailand or a signature of authorized person on submitted documents (Notary) must be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of an applicant. This partial instruction comes from an instruction page given to me at CW in August 2022 by IO reviewing my non O-A visa extention request for August 2022- August 2023.

It seems to me that most of the direct foreign investment in the EEC (totalling 48 billion baht Jan.-Nov. 2022) is channeled through the Thai government. The EEC Policy Committee composed of 15 ministers and other government agencies is chaired by PM Prayut. 'The thing about so many cooks in the kitchen is that there is so many fingers in the pot.'

No more annual bank letters. For Americans no more annual Foreign Bank Account Reporting using 800,000 baht balance method.

Prayut can also point to similarities with Turkey that suppresses the rights of indigenous Kurd's with Thailand's suppression of Malay Muslims in the South. Uh???

In addition you only need to show either or combined foreign/Thai healthcare insurance minimum coverage required by LTR visa for at least the first five-years of the visa, then again for the next five-years. Also, no annual trips to CW for renewals. No appointment necessary, BOI will get you priority through immigration Chamchuri Square branch (next to MRT station) and dedicated immigration window.

"overseer Prayuth Chan-ocha calling for those responsible to be held accountable" The hipocracy, Prayuth is at the top - where is his own accountability?

Is this only to the benefit of the EEC? The airport is a joint civil-military public airport., home to the U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield. The navy is the entity that signed a $9 billion contract to begin building the Eastern Airport City megaproject within in the EEC that was initiated by the military junta using its absolute powers. Will the Navy share in airport revenues, essentially bypassing any legislative defense budget allocations?

Just a reminder: Jul. 30, 2019 "PM Prayut to personally supervise DSI investigations" Ref. coconuts.co/bangkok/news This is in addition to his self-appointment to supervise the entire Royal Thai Police force while remaining as PM.

Shall Pattaya be renamed Crymea?

A typical characteristic of an authoritarian regime is hypocrisy in law. In 2014 the Constitutional Court removed democratically elected PM Yingluck from office because she acted illegally when she transferred her national security head (to I recall to the PM's Office). The Court (and Democrat Party) argued she did so to place a relative into the position for the benefit (never explained) of the relative. But the position serves "at the pleasure of the PM", no reason for removal was required nor was the person required to still hold a government position. The Court also for the same reason removed nine of Yingluck's Cabinet members, essentially gutting the Yingluck administration. Coincidentally, just prior to a general election "redo" ordered by the Court when it invalidated Yingluck's election months earlier and about a week later, Gen. Prayut led a military coup to install himself as PM.

A blood transfusion is one method (and the cheapest) to build WBCs.

Start with the Basics. It's a Human Right that the military not overthrow elected governments, not control the writ of the people's constitutions and treat Thai people as Citizens of the State and not as Subjects.

50 page Traveler UK passport is about same cost as US 50 page passport $130.

It was called Brexit

It is US Congress that passes laws and the Executive Branch POTUS oversees implementation and enforcement of those laws.