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23 hours ago, webfact said:

buried in a landfill in Tak province,

To be clear:

"The cadmium waste was rendered inert before being disposed of ... retrieving it from the landfill and transporting it to Samut Sakhon province for smelting is an offence."

https://www.nationthailand.com

7 hours ago, webfact said:

either purposely or inadvertently

As I remember Myanmar government's excuse in a previous Mig-29 infringement of Thai airspace was that their jet bomb run on civilians and insurrection military required it to travel in the direction across the Thai border and not enough airspace to turn back before such incursion. I believe Thailand's response was 'don't do it again.' Thailand didn't make any protest of the Myanmar government's coincidental attack on Myanmar civilians. 

25 minutes ago, Hanuman2547 said:

It would be great if the resistance forces had some heavier weapons to shoot down one or more of those Migs.

Contact Ukraine. Maybe manpads and/or drones to attack government air bases.

2 hours ago, mfd101 said:

So what will happen when a Mig strays across in to Thai airspace?

 

F16s gonna shoot it down? force it down?  I doubt it.

History already.

Myanmar jet enters Thai airspace, prompting evacuations

June 30, 2022

https://aseannow.com/topic/1324658-thai-f-16s-conduct-air-patrols-as-myanmar-mig-29s-attack-karen-fighters/

"A Myanmar fighter jet crossed the border into Thailand’s airspace on Thursday, prompting Thai air force jets to scramble and officials to order the evacuation of villages and classrooms, officials said.

The Royal Thai Air Force said it dispatched two F-16 fighters to patrol the area after receiving a report of an aircraft that crossed into Thailand’s airspace while carrying out an attack in Myanmar territory held by an ethnic minority group. It asked the military attaché at the Thai Embassy in Myanmar to convey a warning to Myanmar authorities and work with them to avoid similar incidents in the future." (my bold)

So this time another post-action warning. More disturbing militarily is the apparent lack of early detection by Thailand of the Mig-29 in both instances

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Returning to Thailand was aan arranged deal, his move from lock-up to private police hospital was a scam, and his so called "dire" health is just a joke.

Since parole he's been healthy enough to travel to Chiang Mai, hold numerous meetings with PTP members, and now apparently take to playing with the grandchildren in the pool..

showing no surgery scars?

All very true but within the existing laws and regulations. If there is substantial public outrage in how such laws and regulations can be manipulated, petition parliament to amend applicable laws. Such review might even require an amendment of the constitution itself.

21 hours ago, ChaiyaTH said:

Aside from taking his business

His "business" was a scam to get a visa qualified for annual extensions. Already identified as such by authorities. 

8 hours ago, webfact said:

the two BoT members voted in favour of a rate cut at their previous meeting in February.

5 to 2 vote to maintain 2.5%.

Unlikely in the near term to get a minimum 4 to 3 vote to cut further. Personally, a reversal of 5 to 2 or 6 to 1 vote to cut rate would carry more public confidence than a bare majority.

Never been to Pattaya Beach but as a general guide:

"9 essential tips to start a water sports business"

By Kevin Tjoe — 24 Aug 2023 Rezdy newsletter

Best first if not already to visit Pattya Beach to get a good impression of what type of people visit/live there who enjoy or might enjoy water sports, check with travel agencies and online travel blogs (ie., trip advisor) and videos on water sports for the area.

Personally, I'd say use your experience and knowledge as a foreigner who can bring something unique that maybe even a Thai might not successfully copy.

Just brainstorming, what about a virtual water sport reality experience on the beach? Or go Cayman Island submarine style venture.

7 hours ago, Moonlover said:

patrols the borders of Thailand 

They weren't patrolling the border.

30 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

If both are available the English version will be disregarded.  If the will is not in Thai, that doesn't prevent probate being granted, it just means that the will would have to be translated into Thai first for the process to start.

If the will is translated after the testator is deceased, it will not have the testator's signature and its authenticity will be suspicious. The portion of a will in English is for the benefit of a testator who doesn't read and write Thai. With testator's signature in the bilingual will, it adds authenticity.

How Much of a trumper are You?

Sorry, but I'm non-religious.

Gitmo with other terrorists. 

45 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

it doesn't have to be written in Thai.

If you want to clear Thai probate, have document in both English and Thai. Especially if witnesses are Thai. Easy to do it yourself.

4 hours ago, smedly said:

i thought negotiations  were going with the Muslims  in the south

Likely Thailand is geberally not negotiating in good faith, ie., allow Malay Mudlims semi-autonomy, that creates militant backslash. 

4 hours ago, smedly said:

let them support themselves, what do  they want,  thailand doesn't have a welfare system like we have in the west - let them do their own thing as long they stay there, what is the actual problem

The problem is that Thailand won't allow the Malay Muslim citizens of the subjugated Kingdom of Patani "to do what the want" because of Thailand's illegal occupation.

4 hours ago, smedly said:

RIP to the brave young men that died doing their duty too ?

The para-military rangers are paid mercenaries. 

Doing their duty? Or just doing what they're paid to do without regular RTM soldiers exposing themselves to possible attack.

The mercenaries were dispatched "to visit villagers building an arch, to celebrate the end of Ramada." Just Malay Muslims celebrating their faith and traditions.

Thai military presence was unnecessary, likely sent to intimidate the citizens to remind them they are under controll by the Buddhist Kingdom of Thailand. Remind Malays their religion, traditions and customs are subservient to KoT. Especially offensive while Thailand is allegedly attempting peace negotiations with the insurregency over the future of the region.

On 4/5/2024 at 4:29 PM, sometimewoodworker said:

the first primer coat to be significantly diluted

Not with JBP Contact-F. Albeit it has the appearance and consistency of water. Applied with roller brush. Never tried air spray.

21 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Central Thai is a worthless language only spoken by 40% of the Thai population as a 1st language.

I've heard from Thais in Bangkok province talk about Thai spoken in the Chiang Rai area as almost indecipherable.  And it gets worse when they speak any English.

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

the videographer had to zoom, and zoom, and zoom to get a clear shot of the couple.

How is this different than such a couple in a condo room of a 10 story building being observed through a window by a camera drone outside? 

The couple were not within "public eye" contact.* 

However, the video taper who posted the couple in social media did place without permission the couple's personal activities using electronic data into the public eye.

So if RTP is going to charge anyone, I suggest the video taper for violating at least the Personal Data Act.

* if the couple were directly personally observed 14 miles or greater off the coast, public eye contact wouldn't apply as that would be beyond Thailand’s territorial (aka sovereign) reach and thus beyond reach of Thailand's laws. 

On 4/6/2024 at 9:28 PM, bob smith said:

Thai men are incredibly jealous of foreigners at the best of times, so when a well heeled, younger farang comes along and cleans up at the club then of course they are going to resent that.

 

I should know, I have been that guy on many occasions.

 

They are seething with envy and will stare you down like theres no tomorrow. They will try every sly tactic in the book to make you feel inferior, they will talk behind your back, sabotage you, call you names, spread rumors etc..

 

it’s the classic small willy syndrome playing out in front of your very eyes.

 

bob.

Like Country Hillbilly meets Big City Slicker. Regressive vs Progressive. (note: in reality some crossover). 

23 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

I thought the electric vehicles (EV) market was declining around the world!

No.

Many sources.

"Global EV market forecasted to reach 17.5 million units with solid growth of 27% in 2024. The latest Canalys research predicts sales of global electric vehicles (EVs) to grow 29% and reach 13.7 million units, equating to a penetration rate of 17.1% in 2023." Jan 8, 2567 BE  

https://www.canalys.com

2 hours ago, Pouatchee said:

they got outmaneuvered

No. MFP got powered-played by a fixed electoral process that guarantees those that brought the coup remain influential.

MFP was like a tennis player with no racket and a ten foot high net.