Ajarnbrian

Just 700 square metres? That’s small!

Politicians should expect this, especially those who are controversial. Well said Brian.

The word spread, more visitors came, it became a tourist honeypot, more money making outsiders came, backpackers with little regard for local culture arrived in droves. What was attractive about Pai over 10 years ago is largely lost. Time to aim for a better class of tourist.

“We need competent people. We need smart people.” Absolutely right, sensible conservatives realise this.

Are you an attention-seeking lawyer looking for work? What ‘evidence’ do you, or indeed any reader here, actually have?

“Foreigner causes Christmas chaos….in Pattaya”. Not just Christmas that some foreigners cause chaos there.

It would be hard to find those in British politics who like Trump, other than the opportunistic Farage.

Mandelson should be a good appointment. He has been a slippery schemer in British politics. Well suited to the role.

In the American political system Donald Trump won by a clear majority of votes. Now many of those voters may be uneducated, naive or feeling left behind and they saw the Democrats as hopeless but that is still clear support for Trump and a mandate to govern.

For those who imagine UK lacks free speech these days, remember the level of hate speech and dangerous misinformation being spouted by extremists online these days. Also remember how much worse it is for free speech in China, Russia. Despite its faults, UK is preferable to most countries,

Good that JK Rowling calls out this. Nothing against transgender people who get on with their lives without harming others. But for Edinburgh City Council to celebrate the life of a violent criminal who happens to identify as transgender is an insult to all victims of violence.

Clearly they didn’t want a late night meat and two veg.

Laos is a beautiful country. The tragedy happened in Vang Vieng, where other young travellers have died over the past decade or so. Avoid the place, go to other destinations in Laos, stick to a bottle of Beer Lao.

“Insufficient evidence” means someone cannot be convicted. Forensic evidence, security cameras, eye witness accounts are needed. Knowing someone is not enough.

Most candidates in US presidential elections have many shortcomings. Trump has more than any other in living memory. He is ethically and morally unfit to be president.

UK State Pension is frozen, meaning no annual increases ever, living in Thailand, Australia, Canada etc. However, it is not frozen, meaning you do get annual increases living in USA, Philippines and EU countries. Of course this is grossly inequitable as State Pension is based on number of years of NI contributions, to a max of 35 years for full pension. Without the annual increases it loses value in real terms. UK governments have been lobbied for years to change this inequity but all have refused to do so.

Demand-driven pricing for airlines these days. As more tickets are sold for a flight, the price goes up. And using attractive headline price to grab attention, with lots of extras like bags, seat, card payment fee then added. Bangkok Airways have higher prices, fewer add-ons, better level of service and lounge to use at BKK if you are transferring to another flight with them. For cheaper domestic flights at times others don’t want to fly, eg Tues late evening in low season.

Long time Republicans rejecting Trump, whose adherence to the democratic process, selfless serving of the nation and outstanding ethical and moral leadership qualities have captured the imagination of highly educated middle America. Wonder if Cheney has noticed something all those Americans have missed?

Serving the nation? As a model of ethical and moral leadership? Putting the interests of the country before any possible personal and business gain? Showing true adherence to the democratic process? Is this what you mean, or something different?

“Revolutionise Thai logistics”, that’s quite a claim. No evidence of that.

“Drops bombshells”. Even with journalistic hyperbole, it’s hard to see this. A bit of a non-event really.

Both are unfit for office. One due to age and clear cognitive deficits, the other is ethically and morally bankrupt.

‘Move down inside the train, please’ in a polite but confident voice is enough. No need to use f word to others or the response may be different. Not that hard.

Not hard to find the types 123Stodg describes, or to hear their loud, over confident voices. But the case is overstated, most Westerners spending more time here show more wisdom and respect, don’t need to shout their mouth off and happily avoid the bars those ignorant types inhabit.

Good to see authorities targeting scammers. It’s a growing international menace that targets ordinary people who are not tech-savvy. Let’s applaud every effort to stop scammers.