Jonathan Swift

You and many others are right of course. The math works both ways. Weaker baht means better exchange rate for tourists and expats. How it actually works out in the larger picture as to the world market is unknowable to most of us, and I don't think the Thai economic minister is too good at math. If they want more tourism because tourism is the biggest part of their economy then you can't have it both ways. Not too long ago it hit 38 baht to the US dollar, before that it was as low as 29 baht. At 38 the world didn't end for Thailand. Today it hit 33 baht to the dollar. If I were in charge I would promote tourism by advertising the exchange rate.

Longtails are vulnerable to tipping if the passengers are not centered along the keel. If people are moving around that can be a contributing factor.

Unfortunately they have a built in target on their backs because of their skin color. Easy to spot.

I highly doubt that you'll find "moralist busybodies" on Soi 4. But as to the rest of Sukhumvit, I can see how residents would be concerned. How rational their concerns may be is a separate question. The Thai prostitutes probably complained, maybe even as "residents" because they probably live in the area, as they are the only ones with the possible motivation to cut down their competition, you know, taking jobs away from Thais.

Remember the source of this story as far as accuracy. I suspect there is more to the story as to why she was held for 108 days. Probably something to do with the drugs. remember she's a drug dealer. As far as what I read, it doesn't say anything about the kid one way or another. I never heard of anyone being deported without their child, and I doubt that Thailand wants to be burdened with such an issue. But born in Thailand means the kid is a citizen? Complicated.

It ain't over till the fat lady sings.

And how much better is it where you come from, and in the rest of the world? Just because they don't get caught doesn't mean it doesn't happen. So come down off your high horse. No intelligent person takes you seriously.

"Woke" here. No, I don't believe the story. And I doubt any other "woke" is going to take this at face value without question. The facts have yet to be revealed, other than that they OD'd on something. As is usual, this story is premature as are most of the comments and opinions here. Anything else you want to blame your "wokes" for? Like everything you think is wrong with the world? Maybe you could develop some simple compassion and humanity before it's too late. These are people who died, and it's a tragedy. People are suffering and in pain as a result. Do you take pleasure in human suffering? Yeah, you do if it's one of your "woke" enemies. I imagine you'd find it too disruptive to your life and your mind to have to acknowledge that everyone has the right to their humanity and point of view without being judged by cranks like yourself.

If it was an opioid at all it was likely fentanyl. I'm no expert but it seems to me you'd need an awfully high dose of heroin to kill you by drinking it. I think she may have thought it to be coke and heroin, but likely something else. Let the toxicologist do their work and we'll see.

I think we can now be sure of that

There are a myriad of conflicting emotions taking place at such times. The self preservation side is what leads people to reach out thusly, or at other times the person is simply crying for help rather than actually intending to die. Hopefully now she will be in the hands of caring people. She still has her whole life ahead of her thankfully.

Bottom line, just in most other countries, it's up to the victim whether or not to press charges, and I commend the owner for choosing not to be vindictive. He's a better man than me. I'm more inclined to punish.

I'm from Hartford CT. That neighborhood is so full of thieves that even the employees steal. Stealing is an organized crime where thieves steal everything from deodorant to underwear (which are now locked behind glass) for resale on Amazon. So, Mr. Expert On Everything, have you lived in California? Do tell us about life there.

So you want Trump to commit genocide against anyone and everyone, millions, who doesn't agree with your and his views? would 6 million be the right number? And what does this say about you?

You know what he meant. The distribution of child porn is a crime against anyone whose image is thus circulated. Capisce? Duh.