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Maybe folks should try this before commenting on the finished product? Those imported to the East Coast of the U.S. (ferried in by boats from freighters, Southeastern Massachusetts) were dipped in diesel fuel and bilge water, mostly by accident by being hidden within the freighter. Everyone has a Thai Stick story, well the geriatric crowd anyway. I think most of us tend to embellish things a bit after 50 years. To me, and no, I did not smoke Thai sticks in country in the 1970's dipped into whatever, these were more of a packaging/marketing gimmick. Some poor farmers got roped into winding red thread around cannabis (presumably) onto sticks. Whopee dee do. I'm also old enough to remember Juan Valdez personally picking each coffee bean. I'd like to see some photos of the grow, close-ups of the product and independent reviews. And a more detailed description of the curing process, espeially how you determined this 180 day sweet spot? Can you offer any details on the smell, feel, high, taste, terpene profile? There are plenty of Sativa-dominant (70-80%) strains which offer a similar effect. I prefer Sativas, but they are harder to find, are a bit more challenging to grow and have lower yields so offer less incentive to grow. I've been looking for some "real" Thai sativas, but these are elusive IMLE. By the time I track something down it's sold out.

Not to mention those two hard drives on his desk, what a security nightmare. Anyway, interesting that they're sticking to their guns on the fact that the perpetrator did not have drugs in his system, yet they feel the need to bloviate on the need to now crack down on drugs. Huh? I would expect splashy displays of seized meth over the next few days, even though there are already at least weekly busts with multiple MILLIONS of tablets. If low-level employees are smart they might not want to drive that next load from the north to Bangkok or the far south, both of which are transhipment points. More than the normal number of sacrifices will be made to show "effort". There will be a lot of talk about drug suppression, and scurrying about, but that might last a week or two. Meanwhile I'm still waiting for the bevy of doctors to chime in about the horrors of cannabis again, while remaining silent on meth.

<removed> Clearly there is some guilt in need of assuaging. This rush to throw money at the victim's families, in such a public display, seems crass to me. Seeing Prayuth handing out giant checks - at least that's what I thought those placards were - was a bad look, but maybe that's just how they roll here.

And yet you did.

Honestly, where do they come up with these opinion pieces? And who is Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich? That was so painful, and cringe-worthy, to read I feel like I'm owed some opiates. And who approved the "grave-digging" analogy? Yikes, talk about tone-deaf, insensitive, and insulting to those who suffered such a tragic loss. But of course it's CNN which is the "problem".

Getting lectured to by Big Joke was punishment enough. Simply amazing that rather than deal with the real issues this CNN story remains in the news. Meanwhile, any reporting on the real incident...crickets.

Successful police reform has NEVER, EVER been accomplished by the police themselves. Time for an independent, Royally-sanctioned Police Commission.

His brother, Saksayam, is Minister of Transport, one of the more lucrative ministries. Given the fractious nature of Thai political parties now, and how some are "legally" neutered, he does seem to be in a position to sway another coalition, and reap even more rewards. Sometimes it's like watching The Godfather films (I and II that is).

Any details? Where did you see this? Which network? Here perhaps... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBYryDFLO4Y I think he cleans up well - he did go to college in the U.S. - for the international press. His overall performance as Minister of Health migh earn him a C+ grade. Yes, he had a huge task in dealing with COVID, but did he really make any improvements? Introduce new programs? Anutin himself is widely known as a pilot, and he ferries organs around the country for transplants. I think he has a private airfield at one of his estates up-country?

This wasn't really about CNN, or their faux-pas. It was about deflecting the narrative. Crisis Management 101. Other news organizations were, IMO, equally disrespectful, maybe more so, with B-roll of caskets and live shots within temple grounds during prayers. A few of those correspondents complained about CNN on Twitter, so there is plenty of shame to go around. I encourage the CNN bashers to get "it" out of their systems so carry on. You'll feel better, at least for a short while. With the Warner Discovery purchase, and new management (Chris Licht) some of the haters might drift back to CNN?

Good move politically but the timing is disgusting. Who advises these people, I mean other than thaksin? No, I'm not a believer in a "war on drugs" as a policy. Like any issue, this will require many new policies re: health, legal, punishment, treatment. But without controls on the distribution, all are doomed. But take a beat, help the victims grieve, mourn and hopefully find some solace.

It is good that someone higher up got Big Joke back on the leash on this one. He would have wanted to drag this out, but had to cancel the vinyl posters order. This was merely a distraction for the local and semi-foreign press. The last thing the police want is someone gettin' all up their bidness, and asking awkward questions.

It gets worse. He paid for his position and promotion by borrowing money from RTP Loan-Shark Department. And to service that debt his only option was to deal drugs. It's an Elephant Ticket. Only Thais can improve on corruption. POLICE ‘HAVE NO DUTY’ TO EXPLAIN ‘ELEPHANT TICKET’ SCANDAL https://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2021/02/22/police-have-no-duty-to-explain-elephant-ticket-scandal/

The Thai judiciary standardized on pastry boxes a few years ago. Brown envelopes are for "normal" run-of-the-mill government corruption kick-backs and pay-offs.

One assumes cannabis shops might choose to close out of respect? And of course, meth is always on sale.

I am not familiar with Thai procedures but perhaps a cursory examination by the relevant medical authority is needed in order to issue a death certificate? I'm not sure this will ever be answered. Either way, under the influence or in the throes of withdrawal or fully recovered, it may not matter? The deceased remain so, and their families grief will not be ameliorated by such a determination?

Short, succinct and accurate. The problem is way past bad apples, bad barrels or bad trees. The entire orchard is rotten to the core after having been corrupted for decades. And there is no will in the country to address this. Drugs move into, and through, the country with the knowledge of the authorities. To suggest that they don't, or that all drugs are siezed, borders on the ridiculous. The security apparatus here is MASSIVE. They could shut down most of the volume meth drug trade if they wanted to.

There is some risk, no doubt, but that's off-set by the availability of goods. The address thing is fairly common, especially with low-priced, high-volume items. I've even seen full addresses posted. All of my experiences result in one single direct message re: shipping details/tracking number. On the bank front, it depends. The recipient doesn't receive your bank account number - just your name and amount. AFAIK. But sometimes they ask for a confirmation slip, which may show all but 4 digits of your account. I usually black that out before sending it, only takes a minute.

This should go well.

Mission accomplished.

He was said to be a drug dealer too. So yeah, a bit surprised. But not too much. The RTP facilitate the drugs trade, so you're right. We shouldn't be surprised. They should just re-org into the Thai FDA. And be called Pharmacists. Whataboutism, a lazy defense.

D'oh. The 150 photograpers might be hint. It was 5% sincerity and caring and 95% photo-op. That's the way the real world works, get used to it. The PM bears full and direct repsonsiblity for this incident. The RTP report directly to the PM, a HUGE mistake made in 2002. Previously it was the MoI. He needs to take responsibility. He won't. He needs to make changes ASAP, and not just shuffling the pawns around the board. And having him in the dual role as Minister of Defense should NOT be allowed. Will a civilian PM - assuming there ever is one, be allowed to be MoD too? Uhm, no.

Hopefully the odds of getting an engine are a bit higher.

CPALL legal department. There were, admittedly spurious, reports early on about reactions to sub-0.2% food products. The under-20/pregnant restriction was quickly issued. Hence the warnings. I don't think we'll ever see cannabis flower in 7/11's. CPALL, assuming they want to get into the business, will just launch a new brand for that market.

Edited the headline... Thailand has the highest number of privately owned guns in ASEAN that we know about