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My Cellphone hasn't been working for last 30 mins, wifes' isn't working too in Khlong Tan area

Is yours working?

Must be tough for Thai Army Officers trying to command conscripted soldiers against a riotous mob when the only military experience they have is cleaning Benz, mowing lawns, gardening and driving the "wives" to the hairdressers/shopping.

Not sure what will be the result of the shooting of Seh Daeng -- but in most western countries -- this action that was taken would be illegal (whether he deserved it or not). He was a citizen of the country, he was not holding hostages, there was no imminent danger, he was not pointing a weapon at police, and was taken out by a sniper. Simply, this was an extra-judicial assassination.

At least we won't have to hear again from the usual suspects on how only Thaksin was responsible for extra judicial killings. They seem quite happy with the concept now.

Except there is no proof the Military or the Government did it, or even ordered it. In fact reports seem to indicate the shot came from a building occupied by the Terrorists, so you can accuse and speculate all you want.

Kind of like the way Seh would answer questions about his role in other shootings with "I deny it. Nobody saw me."

This specimen has had it coming for years, Karma will take care of this.

Seh Dang got shot so what! What is happening with the dispersal of the rest of the mob?

Lots of the Reds think Sae Dang is a legend and protects them from the army. A bit of psych ops for the masses ! A tactical masterpiece by the army taking him out, give the red rumour mill time to work and people will be losing their will to fight leaving a smaller number of hardcore protesters left.

A HV round to the head, the guy is 99% dead !

We will most likely never her about it

But someone in the Thai armed forces will be getting a medal in the back rooms this week end

And a bloody great big cigar too

It's now after 6pm, how much military equipment has been lost to the reds already.

Might be after 6 somewhere but still 5:30 here in BKK ... unless I lost an hour somewhere.

Seems it is me who has gained an hour . So lets ask the question again in another 40 minutes or so.

Give it a bit longer. I doubt the army will attempt a move while the traffic jammed like it is.

I think it's fair to say we're all looking out for how the army act this evening (if at all ). Quite a few reports say they're on the outskirts and on the move, so it seems to be a case of "when".

Yup....Thai time!!

From Bangkok Post: Live ammunition would be used - fired into the sky to scare away attackers, to protect the lives of security personnel, and to shoot armed assailants.

Sure is good thing that the bullets are not dangerous when fired into the sky and don't come back down at dangerously high volocity. Also all those high buildings in the area shouldn't be a problem with those bullets shot into the sky. The laws of physics don't seem to apply to Thai bullets. The government also seems to have its fair share of idiot leaders. Shoot straight down into the ground or roads, you idiots! Let the flak hit the reds.

MythBusters Episode 50: Bullets Fired Up

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Air Date: April 19, 2006

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Bullets fired into the air maintain their lethal capability when they eventually fall back down.

busted / plausible / confirmed

In the case of a bullet fired at a precisely vertical angle (something extremely difficult for a human being to duplicate), the bullet would tumble, lose its spin, and fall at a much slower speed due to terminal velocity and is therefore rendered less than lethal on impact. However, if a bullet is fired upward at a non-vertical angle (a far more probable possibility), it will maintain its spin and will reach a high enough speed to be lethal on impact. Because of this potentiality, firing a gun into the air is illegal in most states, and even in the states that it is legal, it is not recommended by the police. Also the MythBusters were able to identify two people who had been injured by falling bullets, one of them fatally injured. To date, this is the only myth to receive all three ratings at the same time.

Hmmmm. If Thaksin were Prime Minister I just wonder how he would handle this situation EH?

Go see a doctor.....My sister came down with similar symptoms, she had been running a pub for years/and smoking. Turned out she had cancer of her esophagus. The cure was to remove her larynx and a few other bits and pieces. Now she breather through a hole in the frount of her neck and can only take liquid nourishment. She is in full remission.

I know she would advise you see a doctor.

Yes, I have problems too. The village barber went from 25 to 30 baht. I always gave him 40 baht and still give him 40 baht.

you be careful,throwing money around like that!

Yeah: change you barber to someone who is not trying to steal your fortune!

Wifey has a couple of 35,000 BTU units in her spa business on Sukhumvit Soi Blah Blah but you need a decent strong mounting place. You have a huge living room.

I went with 3 Mitsubishi 18,500BTU units instead of one BIG unit for our living room in case of one unit failure the rest keep working

Leave the country and return on another visa.

DON'T say a word just go get a tourist visa or whatever if you want to come back.

If only they had competition, then they'd be compelled to offer a superior product.

Sadly I think they would co-operate together to provide a mediocre product at cheapest cost, competition is also an ALIEN concept in Thailand

Keep your airconditioning systems clean and serviced, dirt builds up (rapidly in metropolitan areas) and seriously affects performance.

True Visions is a THAI cable/sattelite television program relay company. Customer service in THAILAND is an ALIEN concept period.

Maybe because they are full of antibiotics/growth hormones etc.

This may not work for you because expiery of permit to stay is 03.05.10 but in general you can obtain a re-entry permit and leave while you are "under consideration", just make sure you are back by the date on your "under consideration" stamp.

opalhort

I was able to do this plus I was allowed a 60 day "under consideratin" period by way of a request letterto immigration division stating an acceptable reason (in my case work commitment)

Hope this helps.

TOT is similarly awful here in Phuket and apparently most everywhere. Our computer club members log the speeds of their services, and 3BB seems the current best-buy.

NO it's Location Location Location!!! I'm within 400M of a TOT Remote Concentrator/Switch Unit in East BKK and get at least 170kbps ADSL download at most times on a bad day.

I wonder why Grandpops and his ilk are not already participating in the Red Shirt Brigade demonstration as their rhetoric in support of the Red Shirt Brigade and the out and out condemnation of anything or any one who may be opposed to the Red Shirt Brigade is indeed interesting if somewhat pathetic.

Armchair critics and heroes all of you, if push comes to shove any of you willing to go and throw your hats into the ring ?

If this country and its political machinations are so distasteful to you why are you all still here ?

Perhaps the life style you so often accuse others of following is perhaps your lifestyle too.

GOLF AND CHEAP SEX WHAT ELSE IS THERE?

Do you have any information on the rules for military service and how conscription works.

My son is now 15 and was wanting to get a heads up on this.

We will probably be going to Bangkok in July with him on his US Passport

Do you have any words of wisdom...Thks

My non O expires on 21 January and I have until 22 March on my latest entry. If I make a border run on 19 January will I be able to get a 90 day entry stamp as I have heard rumour.

Thanks!

This is a nice Mod

TL

Another fine idea´of mine down the drain!

I said 'to lower' not 'to enlarge'!!

The vehicle guaranteed? Not after you modify.

Yeah...And Thaksin never interfered with police or army promotions right...