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Is this "Sedition"? Or some other "crime"? If so, why haven't they been charged? Seems like this will be difficult to prove. But the legal system here is fungible.

A barrage? The government (PTP) made a bunch of promises, maybe eight-ish. Now the opposition is pointing out that little progress has been made on any of these. I'd hardly call this a "barrage". The PMs excuses were idiotic. Including a riff on the classic: "The dog ate my homework." He actually said the pollution problem wasn't as bad as last year, as if that's an accomplishment. Quel doofus.

This is exactly why this exemption exists in the first place.

No. It is not. No clue why a few people keep repeating this mantra. Cannabis flower, regardless of THC content, was removed from the Narcotics list on 9 June 2022. No further stipulations were added, other than those regarding licenses to grow and sell, limitations (20 YO, pregnant), public use, no sales via vending machines, and a few others. It is legal to produce (with a license), sell (with a license), possess (over 20 YO, etc.), and consume.

OK, now this is confusing. Which law? "Potentially"? Minister Chonlan seems confused.

Khaosod English · Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Surachate Hakparn, AKA "Big Joke," turned himself in at Bangkok's Tao Poon police station on Tuesday evening. The Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant after he failed to respond to three summonses for money laundering related to illegal online gambling. The questioning process took over an hour. When he was departing, Big Joke told the press that everything was now in the legal process of filing accusations. When asked about the rumour that he denied fingerprinting, Pol. Gen. Surachet replied, "I followed normal procedures." He also stated that, as long as the court has not given a verdict, he is still considered innocent. (Photos by Adisai Pruanpim, Khaosod) #bigjoke #Royalthaipolice #thailand

I'm surprised the Powers-that-Be didn't burn this house down, or otherwise make it disappear. Most vestiges of the 1932 action have been erased, paved over or vanished. https://www.khaosodenglish.com/featured/2017/04/14/1932-revolution-plaque-removed/ https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN23V023/ But a good poke in the eye by Thanatorn.

But that's not what he's saying re: this thread/topic.

JK Rowling will not be arrested under new Scottish hate law, say police ‘No further action’ over posts by author and gender-critical activist despite complaints https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/02/jk-rowling-will-not-be-arrested-under-new-scottish-hate-law-say-police

Wouldn't it be better to wait until she has allegedly violated this new statute before arresting here? Has any of her "speech" to date violated this new law. Why does she want to be arrested if she hasn't done anything wrong. Strange behavior from this woman based on the fact that one of the major undertones of the HP arc is discrimination within the fictional "wizarding community". She comes across as a bit of a fraud.

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/09/08/politics/biden-administration-social-media-lawsuit/index.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme-court-government-pressure-social-media-free-speech/ Interesting that RFK Jr. is free to espouse his beliefs on a wide variety of platforms: Joe Rogan, this CNN interview, hundreds of other interviews and podcasts, yet somehow the Biden Administration interfering. Trump signs executive order targeting social media companies President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting social media companies on Thursday, days after Twitter called two of his tweets “potentially misleading.” https://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/28/politics/trump-twitter-social-media-executive-order/index.html https://www.govinfo.gov/link/cpd/executiveorder/13925 The move was widely seen by critics as retaliation against Twitter’s decision to slap fact-checking labels on the president’s tweets. The order came two days after Twitter, for the first time, added warning links to two of Trump’s tweets, inviting readers to “get the facts.”

Khaosod English BREAKING: Police Investigators at Metropolitan Police Bureau on Tuesday have requested the Criminal Court to issue an arrest warrant against former Deputy National Police Chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, AKA "Big Joke", after he failed to answer to police summons three times for charge of money laundering related to illegal online gambling business. #Thailand #WhatsHappeningInThailand #บิ๊กโจ๊ก

Can't/won't happen here. No political will, no institutional will, and the public is kind of complicit, and the corruption goes to the top, tippy-top, higher. https://successfulsocieties.princeton.edu/sites/g/files/toruqf5601/files/Policy_Note_ID126.pdf

Yes. Perhaps you are confusing it with the National Enquirer? /facepalm

trump posted seventy-seven (77) times on Easter day, in what some (Two Corinthians?) are calling a "meltdown". Easter is a celebration of light over darkness. Yet, Donald Trump spent the day spewing lies, hate, and anger while likening himself to Christ. Trump posted 77 times to his social media site, attacking perceived enemies in all caps with words like EVIL, SICK, DERANGED, CORRUPT, and CROOKED. While Biden went to Mass on Saturday and spent the weekend with his children and grandchildren, Trump went full huckster, selling Bibles for $59.99 and comparing himself to Jesus — as he gears up for a criminal trial involving hush-money payments to an adult film star days before the 2016 election. https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/editorials/donald-trump-religion-easter-hate-jesus-bible-division-20240401.html

The airline will provide enhanced connectivity from its main hub in Kuala Lumpur with new direct flights to MLE, DAD and CNX with tickets available for sale beginning 22 March 2024. The airline will commence its daily flights to MLE beginning 1 August 2024; daily flights to DAD beginning 24 September 2024 and five times weekly flights to CNX beginning 15 August 2024. https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/th/th/mh-media-centre-old/news-releases/2024/strategic-global-partnership-new-destinations-a330neo-seats.html I assume that wording is just standard boilerplate, which may or may not impact the overriding Contract of Carriage. It's probably a safe option, and you have ~ three months "history". I assume MH would offer rerouting options if the CNX-KUL flight were to be canceled. Just stay on top of your rez.

No one is going to tackle the police corruption issue. During the recent election, politicians and parties talked about all sorts of reforms: marriage, education, alcohol, military, and even the Monarchy. Did you hear a peep about "Police Reforms"? Uhm, No. That's because, for all their failings, the RTP is the glue that keeps Thai civil society reasonably under control, and the oil that keeps the machine rolling. Corruption is just part of the mechanisms that are tolerated. Plus there's the dosh.

Obviously one big name missing from the Thai list.

"PM Orders Crackdown". Oy vey, what a schmuck. What's next? A Crackdown Committee? There should be a new ministry: Ministry of Crackdowns & Hubs.

So you're saying "the children" were safe right up until 9 June 2022, and then - boom - they started suffering. And please do not invoke the "gateway drug" argument. Thailand blew through the gateway years ago, and is now massively addicted to methamphetamine, with crystal meth and ketamine making a surge. An Opioid crisis is probably 2 ~ 3 years out. Drowning is the leading cause of premature death here in children 15 and under. Is anyone leading the charge to make water illegal? If cannabis cannot be controlled, thereby limiting access by children, then nothing can, and yet, the "government" is keen on controlling vapes, ecigs, alcohol, gambling, and tobacco. And the cost of decent cannabis is far outside the reach of 80% of "the youths", who prefer meth, or a happy water cocktail.

Think he said he'd be back on the job April 1, when he departed. He's got ~ seven lives left, so "he'll be back". He's an "earner".

Meh. He's not really doing anything, or making ill-informed decisions (other than sartorial). All he does is "play" at the PM's job. He's cartoonish at best/worst. Why he spoke so strongly on his anti-cannabis views, to a foreign news outlet is perplexing. If he were sincere he would be sharing his concerns for the health of the youths of Thailand by loudly and repeatedly telling them how dangerous cannabis is. He could also be engaging Parliament to pass the Cannabis Control Act. And by not doing anything about the burgeoning meth/crystal meth/ketamine problem he's making things worse. But he does nothing but open his pie-hole.

Statement from President Joe Biden on Easter Jill and I send our warmest wishes to Christians around the world celebrating Easter Sunday. Easter reminds us of the power of hope and the promise of Christ’s Resurrection. As we gather with loved ones, we remember Jesus’ sacrifice. We pray for one another and cherish the blessing of the dawn of new possibilities. And with wars and conflict taking a toll on innocent lives around the world, we renew our commitment to work for peace, security, and dignity for all people. From our family to yours, happy Easter and may God bless you. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/03/31/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-easter-2/ trump's Easter message...

I think it's more than loose nuts. To me (non-expert, based on photos posted to date) it looks like the fastening hardware used to attach that power conduit housing is getting sheared off by something in the train's undercarriage, which is out of tolerance or has some lateral movement, which is also out of spec. And some of the bits manage to fall to the ground. In this photo you can see that ~ 12 of these failed, all in a row.

So next year you'll be celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility? I'll see your Caitlyn Jenner quote... Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Peter 3:8