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RTN Sub-Mariners led the 1951 Manhattan Rebellion (~ year six of the reign of Rama IX), and after that coup was put down the RTN was shunted aside, and their power severely limted. This lead to the RTA ascending to the top of the Military heap. All four existing (Japanese made) submarines were decommissoned, and the submarine corps disbanded. And it was generally accepted that there would no submarines during the reign of Rama IX. There weren't. Shortly after his passing the RTN started agitating for subs.

Yes, these 'manifesto' like posts always elicit a standard response in me: "Sir, this is a Wendys". Your expectations and requirements are totally reasonable, to the point of common sense, so writing about them seems useless, other than to satisfy your need to express your "dissatisfaction". Offering detailed solutions, other than would go a long way. Now, you've done that subsequently with your 4 bullet points above. Other than No. 1, the others would require cat-herding expertise.

BTW, is this from an article you've penned and published elsewhere? Maybe a letter to the editor? The first draft of the Cannabis Control Act (CCA), read in Parliament last year, and which passed easily after the first reading, called for the establishment of a Cannabis Control Board. Its 25 members, representing the relevant government entities (and the public by extension), would establish and oversee all matter related to cannabis. This would have led to a more highly regulated environment, which might yield results you propose/expect. The whole craft beer experiment (as a result of recent and pending liberalization) faces similar expectations and challenges. However given the production and distribution nuances of this market, it is inherently more self-regulating.

The article says the call center was in Cambodia. The alleged culprits feld to Thailand. Thailand is the epicenter to which all international criminals flee. Because it's so easy to enter and stay to pay. Not saying there aren't a shed-load of boiler rooms here, there are.

So you're a "Delegator". Who, and please be very, very clear, do you expect to "take appropriate action". The cannabis market is still in the nascent stage, not yet one year old, still in diapers and not yet walking. You seem to want it to transition into a fully mature adult instantaneously. That seems like an an unreasonable expectation. Is there some other country which has a model which satisfies your requirements currently? Just for our reference. Your requirements are reasonable. How we get there, and in what timeframe, seems undertermined right now. The domestic market including tourists isn't reallly large enough to justify the production and distribution volumes already in place. And there is no export market. So we're in the first bubble. That needs to burst, with a massive reset and consolidation, to move onto the second phase. That assumes there are no changes in the legal framework, as many expect Cannabis becoming medical only would be an early, quick success for a new government.

Headline: Move Forward Party to Submit 45 Bills for Amendments and New Laws Sub-text: ...assuming they can form a government. FWIW I also "plan" to lose weight soon. It's good to have a plan, and the plan presented in their legislative agenda is comprehensive, but it's a moon-shot. And the reality is more like this... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM3N57zkZi0

And that just masks the permanent stench, which wafts back up after the "bereze" has died down. This post-coital period is about to end, and even the Honeymoon appears to be over. What happens if the first vote does not result in a government? Does PtP get a crack? Does MF get a second try. What happens if a second try fails? Assuming Pita/MF can form a government, zero platform issues will be successfully addressed and any government will struggle to govern as it is chipped away and undercut by the Powers that Be - major forces (business, police, miltary, courts, other) restrict any real reforms. Hope only gets you so far.

So my takeaway from this "story" is that Immigration is now doing their job? I guess "Satisfactory" is the Thai version of "Exceeds Expetectation"?

Still, that presents additional challenges, with not a lot of room for error, which the RTN seems well-trained for. Ever since the Manhattan Rebellion (1951), with the Thai flagship Sri Ayutthya sunk in the Chao Phraya River and PM/FM Phibul swimming to shore, the RTN has been the black sheep of the Thai Military Complex. And what is the "mission" for patrolling the Gulf of Thailand? Squid fishing?

First meeting... "OK who wants to be Minster of Defense, take one step forward." Room empties, crickets. And not just because of this issue. A committee will be formed. A study will be made. A submarine will be in service just in time to ply the streets of Bangkok, which by then will have been submerged by rising ocean levels.

Yeah, having an Insurrectionist as part of your "reform" government is a bad look. Probably just a mistake made during this hectic, post-election honeymoon period, which is about to end.

Hmm. I thought that this category of employment was reserved for Thais only? https://www.facebook.com/thaispointing/

I wonder how much "studying" was done when these Senators were "chosen" by Prayuth et al? IMO, all active duty and retired military & police persons who are Senators should abstain. Any with business affiliations which be construed as having a conflict of interest should also abstain. Of course that might leave ~ fifty-ish 'qualified' Senators. OK, bad idea as MF might not get to 376.

With global cannabis decriminalization advancing daily, and especially with Thailand going full personal use in one quick step, Singapore probably feels like they need to send a "message" reinforcing their laws and punishments, if only to frighten people into compliance. Nothing frigthens people like the "long drop method" and a good neck snapping. Singapore residents can be/are tested for Cannabis use upon return, and they test positive they are shunted into a mandatory rehab program. Not sure how much rope or canes they use in these programs? https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/41-sporeans-and-prs-nabbed-for-suspected-drug-abuse-overseas-from-jan-to-aug-2022

Not in my experience (I use 190 C), greenish/brown, but this depends on the temperature and the device of course. I've never weighed the biomass before and after. Some say 60% is retained after dry herb vaping, and of the 40% "consumed" 20% (assumes 100% vaporization, which obviously doesn't happen) is THC. Is dry herb vaporizing 100% safe? Of course not. No is making that assertion. Welcome to Bangkok.

It's a threat. He means "middle path" or compromise (on LM). IMO he should not be interfering in the process, and he should remain silent on this matter. Caretakers should be seen and not heard.

And in Malaysia... Malaysia moves to decriminalise small-scale drug possession and use to free up prison space https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3220672/malaysia-moves-decriminalise-small-scale-drug-possession-and-use-free-prison-space

Look out the windscreen, don't bother with the rearview. Shoulda, coulda, woulda.

BJT has said that they will NOT join the MF coalition due to their position on reforms of the Institution. But there could more "asks".?

Fully expected result. And for those who are pro-choice, this is actually a good thing in the long run. Just waiting for someone to take up the shoddy Federal approvals for Viagra.

Faux rage. The one thing he's good at.

MoveForward is going to have to pledge not to pursue ANY reforms of the Institution. Unfortunately, most of their voters support such reforms, so this will be seen as a failure of democracy. And if they cave on this they'll have to promise not to let Thaksin return. Unfortunately, most of the PTP voters support his return. Three scenarios MF and PTP cave Stalemate Turmoil+coup

I only get two choices? Heck there were 67-ish choices on the Purple ballot. ???? The "right" thing? As a single Senator? Or can I tell all of them what to do? I'm not qualified to answer, but I'll take a run anway, assuming one vote only I'd cast for the coalition, as I consider that the only option so it is an up/down vote, and a down vote is not really a vote for anything. It'd be a vote for nothing.

That's probably between them and the person they swore an oath to when they were installed. According to the Constitution (Sec. 159), they have a role to play, unfortunately.

A new dawn. One or two "new dawns" are great. More than that? Maybe not.