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Great. But if you weren't paying attention you might imagine that P&P and co. have gotten off scot-free ... No exile for them! No criminal record for them!
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Thai-China high-speed rail set to boost ASEAN connectivity
mfd101 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
So the 'High-Speed Train' hasn't even started the first 7.3km? Still scratching their heads and other parts of their anatomy? Sounds more like a slow boat to China. -
Oh no! Soon the whole world will be closed to Brits, including even Britain! There's not even any room for Brits n Oz any more. All spaces taken by Chinese, Indians and high productivity!
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Haven't heard of the countryside? Isaan? In my family's village there are many who earn 0฿ per day. They get by by begging, borrowing & stealing. And they're not all old people. Plenty of teenagers whose parents are incapable of supporting them ...
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I wonder which Thais you're referring to. Where I live the average would be less than half that. And then there's the children to feed ...
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Thai tensions thaw as peace talks resume between NSC and BRN
mfd101 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
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Interesting how the Thaksin-haters on AN never rabbit on about the assorted generals & their political acolytes who overthrew Thaksin & his sister. I understand that one series of crimes doesn't negate another series of crimes but it would be nice to think that people might take an even-handed approach to ALL the assorted criminals who run this fine land. Prayut & Prawit never get a mention here for instance ...
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They went back with the tail between their legs
mfd101 replied to georgegeorgia's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Were you drunk when you typed this nonsense? And where was your tail at the time?- 26 replies
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US urged Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries
mfd101 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
So as usual the Russians can send bombs and missiles across the border from hundreds or even thousands of kilometres away, but if the Ukrainians reply in kind the worrywarts of The West get the shivers and can't sleep at night ... -
Will Xi succeed in killing China before invading Taiwan?
mfd101 replied to GammaGlobulin's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
No, but one day China may - one way or another - kill Xi. -
Scorching heat and thunderstorms ahead for Thailand, warns TMD
mfd101 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Apart from 2 minimalist 'showers' a week ago (barely noticed), we haven't had a drop of rain here in sth Surin since November. -
Useful perspective on 'Where we're at'. Worth reading the full article.
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If achieved, that might almost be worthy of the description "strategic move" ...
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Monks’ brawl during ceremony sparks debate in Surat Thani
mfd101 replied to snoop1130's topic in Southern Thailand News
I am shattered. My whole image of wunnerful passive peaceful Buddhism destroyed. What will my prayerful peasant family make of this? Heavens, it could lead to revolution! Even democracy! -
Giant albino buffalo stuns PM Srettha in historic encounter
mfd101 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Well I don't mind Srettha and he does tower over everyone else in this country, but I'm not sure that 'beautiful' is quite the right adjective. -
Giant albino buffalo stuns PM Srettha in historic encounter
mfd101 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
A beautiful animal. Magnificent. -
PM Srettha pledges two-month Thailand stay amid travel criticism
mfd101 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
The same ignorant & contradictory criticism is made everywhere in the world (eg Oz) about leaders jetting hither and yon. The fact is that today's connected world requires countries to meet together regularly to agree on joint action on any of a huge number of areas. Some of these meetings - whether 1-on-1 or collective - can be done now using modern technology without leaving home. But many important annual or other meetings require face-to-face. It goes with the job. Would the People Who Complain be happy if Thailand wasn't represented at the various ASEAN meetings? or only a junior clerk was sent for the grip 'n grin with all the Heads of Government? -
Is life worth living without helping others?
mfd101 replied to GammaGlobulin's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
My attitude is that, at age 74 and 'rich' by local peasant standards, I should give as I can to others among my large extended family & friends because there are those who slave away every day and are almost always available to help out here 40 kms away when we need help but, despite their efforts, they still can't make ends meet (no education) so they can't cover all costs including medical. When they come to work here I pay them way over the minimum daily rate, feed & water and fill the truck tank, and to one BIL who's particularly hard-working I give a large donation each December for him and his family & to improve his small farm. But the drinkers & the lazy good-for-nothings don't get a cent from me. If they ask, my answer is always a variant on 'pull finger'. So the lesson is: Choose carefully who you give to. -
Numerous Chinese Tourists Injured in Bus Crash in Chonburi
mfd101 replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
If you drive in to the back of a vehicle in front, you must automatically be at fault whatever the particular circumstances. At least that's how it is in any sensible Western country ... -
1 Ukrainian in charge. Russian clients ... How drôle!
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Numerous Chinese Tourists Injured in Bus Crash in Chonburi
mfd101 replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
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A few months ago my b/f bought a ticket in the local (illegal) village lottery. On the morning of the draw he was rung up and told that his number was 'no longer available' (ie ticket cancelled) ... A few hours later that number was the winning number in the draw (some 30 or 40 thou). My conclusion: He is known to be 'rich' (married to 'rich' Falang, lives in big house), therefore dispensable. Which is not necessarily a bad way of approaching matters in the village.