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Promise anything and get in power first. Once in power, jump off that promise boat and into a new promise boat. We've seen how short some of his boat promises last.

PT may or may not eject FF from the coalition but that does not prevent FF members from voting for the PT candidate for PM. If the majority of FF members vote for the PT PM candidate, it's like they are still part of the coalition. What are the other parties who oppose FF, and the Senators, who also oppose FF, then going to do during the PM vote? Will they want to be seen, once again, of voting against democracy, and the will of the voters in the election? Whatever way they end up voting, it's a win-win for FF, in my opinion.

I agree. I think for many Thais, like my partner, there is finally hope.

I find myself bemused by all the negative comments regarding Pita posted by some of the westerners on this forum, on the many threads regarding him and the election. He should have done this. He should not have done that. He's too weak. He comes on too strong. He says too much. He should compromise more. He shouldn't be compromising at all. He's too bull-headed. No, he gives up too easily. Etc., etc. Here's what happened today. My Thai partner learned that Pita was going to be in Jomtien this afternoon. Even though the weather was rainy and nasty, he got together with some of his Thai friends on the Darkside and together they drove into town to go to the Pita rally, meeting other friends there--all planned in advance when they heard Pita was coming. From the videos he took on his phone, it looked like a big, enthusiastic crowd, especially considering the bad weather. The remarkable thing is this is one of the few times in over 25 years of being with my partner that he has took it upon himself to actually go listen to a politician, here or in the US. He certainly cares about politics, about what is happening in Thailand, about the current administration, and so on. He watches the Thai news closely and follows everything. But, as much as he cares, few politicians, except for perhaps Thanathorn, have moved the needle with him. Pita definitely moves the needle for my Thai partner, and I think for a multitude of other Thais, as well. We, as westerners, can criticize this, criticize that, about him but I think he is making a much bigger impact with Thais than we may think. No matter what happens this cycle, he and the FF party are inspiring Thais, like my partner, to finally get up and participate.

Should go to trial this year. Dragged on way too long.

Spot on, Pita! The first step is stopping the dinosaurs from once again taking power, by whatever means necessary. Even if that means a PT politician as the PM for now.

1. Good variety of affordable housing to rent or buy in a variety of locations. 2. Good, affordable healthcare. 3. Good weather year-round, in a safe environment. 4 Good local and expat community. 5. Good shopping, movie theaters, and airport and big city proximity,

I did like what he said about contesting the very bad decision to not allow Pita the second vote. This definitely should be done to nail the procedure down for future PM elections.

Many developers will sell before and during construction, and it's not necessarily a sign that they need the money to fund construction. And, it's not unique to Thailand. The developers I mentioned in an earlier post all sell pre-construction and during construction--and all have the financial resources to not depend on pre-construction money to complete a project. Many build sales offices with decorated models of some of the units so buyers can get some idea of what the finished product will look like. In some cases, buying pre-construction can allow you to make changes to the design. If I am remembering correctly, Unixx condo, by Raimon Land, allowed pre-construction buyers to choose from three different interior designs, with different floor tiles and wall accent colors. It makes no business sense that I can see to wait until a project is done and then start looking for buyers.

Yes, exactly. Promise all that, get into power, and then reject all that. The public will understand the tactics and what's actually going on. PT and FF need to start playing like the dinosaurs. It does no good to choose the high road if you never get in the driver's seat.

True, but that's always been the case. So, 39 million 'arrivals' in 2019. So far, the benchmark year for tourism in Thailand. 15 million 'arrivals' so far in 2023. When the counting system hasn't changed, it's easy to see how Thailand is doing compared to its best year of 2019. 2021, it was less than 500,000. Dismal. This year, 15 million so far with a little over 5 months to go. Not 2019 numbers but doing better.

His decision has been roundly criticized by several of the most prominent legal scholars in Thailand. Hs incorrect decision needs to be appealed to the CC for a definitive ruling for future elections. Meanwhile, he is way too old and totally unsuitable for the job and should resign.

I'm loving it. Very smart move politically by FF. By supporting PT, it forces the senators to once again either vote for or against democracy. Vote for or against the will of the voters. Once again, they will be squirming, with all the focus, mostly negative, on them. Either way they vote, FF wins. If they vote yes, FF can remain aligned with PT and work together with the other coalition partners. A PT prime minister, while not ideal, is better than any of the dinosaurs as PM. If the senators vote no and the PT candidate doesn't win, PT can always put forward another name in the next round of voting, forcing the senators once again into a squirming position. More delay is not good for the country or the economy--making the senators look even worse, and even more unpopular. Thwarting democracy over and over makes Thailand look bad--and I think the junta does care about what the world thinks of it. Again, FF wins. If the dinosaurs somehow secure the PM post, FF and PT can oppose any government initiatives they dislike, while also advancing their proposals.

I find it is an inconvenience. First, I have to carry two cards, not one. I have to keep track of the amounts I have on two cards, not one. I have to stand in line at the service desks to keep two cards topped up, not one. Both the MRT and the BTS cards are the same size and shape and the same yellowy orange color and several times in a rush I've mistakenly tried to use the wrong card going thru the turnstiles. When my partner and I use the airport rail link, even though we are carrying both cards, neither work and we have to cue up yet again to a vending machine to buy a token.

Working on it since 2012 and no progress. Long and bumpy indeed.

Buying off-plan can be financially rewarding. My partner and I have bought off-plan a half-dozen times and made money on each of the deals. But, it's important to know a bit about what you're doing and do your homework. We jumped at the chance to buy off-plan at Sansiri's The Base Central Pattaya. Ditto for Centric Sea, by SC Asset, Lumpini Park Beach, Lumpini Seaview, and Lumpini Suites Makkasan in Bangkok. We passed on Sansiri's Edge project--didn't like the numbers or the project enough. You may have noticed with the above list that all the projects we bought off-plan at were by very large, name brand developers with a strong track record of completing projects. Every project we bought into off-plan got completed, and most were done early. We avoid buying off-plan from small and no-name developers.

Disruptive passengers like this--and they seem to be increasing--need to be banned from flying. Period. Put them all on a no fly database and prohibit them from flying with any airline. They endanger the safety of all the passengers and crew.

It should be taken to court--there shouldn't be ambiguity in regard to the prime minister selection process.

I'm wondering why this isn't nailed down already. It should be black and white with no questions at this point if this is correct or that is correct. The CC should make itself useful for once and make a definitive ruling--it's bound to come up in future elections.

As soon as they are in they should ditch the junta parties and re-team with FF. Might help redeem their shameful conduct.

PT needs to stick with MF and make the senators face the decision of once again voting against democracy and the will of the voters. This time they can't hide behind the lame excuse of Pita's possibly holding an inherited miniscule share of a defunct media company.

For now.

Very bad idea.

Everybody has baggage. The baggage of the military leaders passes through uninspected.

You can be both an executor and an inheritor under a Will's terms, or an executor who does not inherit anything in the Will. In many Wills, a spouse is named as Executor and is also an inheritor in the Will. Depending on the Will's terms, an Executor can be unpaid, or paid a fee for work performed in executor duties.