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In New Zealand it is only legal for New Zealand Citizens to work in the profession. Foreigners entering the Trade do so illegally. I would hope Thailand would enact similar laws and make the age of 18 as minimum

The Rottweiler is not by itself aggressive. Cannot say the same of Pitbulls never met a good one. What Thailand needs is Dog control and Dog registration to control what is a huge problem.

But Donald Trump says it so it must be true!

And then!!!!!!!

The parliament would be blockaded. nationwide protests would occur and many marches on the Capital. If the disbanding was by the Court system I would doubt protests would remain peaceful. At the top of the List would be currently NZ is One of the most Democratic and open societies in the World and for that to happen we would have to have sunk to despotism. so Armed rebellion would not be out of the question. And given an NZ Military of only 13500 in all Services and around 10000 Police many who would probably support the majority view. 1981 the Springbok Tour nearly tore the Country in half. While many of us just observed both sides of that went to excess. Civilization is only a thin veneer.

They will destroy it when they are good and ready. No use doing it until Russia is under strain supplying Crimea With 27 Russian Ships sunk or damaged I do not think it is far away time wise

And Yet again Thailand's Ruling Elite cement in Autocracy guaranteeing that Thailand can never mover out of the 19th Century . They are an inspiration to Countries like Russia and North Korea on veneering Democracy. Sad again and again.

Same for NZ

The majority wanted change and voted for Future forward what they got was a Government by Gerrymander and card shuffling. Thailand is still under the Old Guard. no change yet if ever. I wonder if in Thailand democracy means Demonstrating Autocracy?

Who was Lenin but an opportunist personally I preferred Lennon

Why is it in elections the Left /Right comes up when this is just a smoke screen used by anyone who does not like someone with a view other than their own. The US has no left only right and extreme right as observed by most of us from European style Democracies. The biggest thing she has over Biden and Trump is she is not a faltering Old man. and over Trump not a convicted Felon. I guess for America a big step elect a Woman of Colour as President which is 2 big leaps. Or go for the tried and true and elect a convicted Felon. Show the World whether the USA is a Democracy or a joke

Actually if you look at the Pundits now. He waited until the GOP cemented Trump as their Candidate then stepped down. Now there is a Youthful Woman of Colour with a lot of punch facing up to a failed old Fart. Well done Joe. Trumps great achievement getting the Mexicans to pay for the wall. It is as shiny and bright as the Kings new suit!

If as they say it was her former husband then he is Police officer. And is issued a firearm

Why is he any more innocent or guilty than those who preceded or followed . In a Country that has embroiled itself in Political machinations since the 1930's briefly attempted reforms in the 1970's only to follow the veneer of Democracy ever since. The People wanted Future forward all they got was a new soup You all have a love to hate Thaksin but really he is no worse than any of the others Coup what Coup?

I would expect that to be the case. However I felt Yingluck was a convenient scapegoat for the Powers that be as the Thaksin was awol

Unlike You we do not get Our news from the Whatabout news hub

Yes definitely not attempting to reach the higher plane unless it is an Airbus

If they legalize but regulate where and how it is sold then it may reduce the influence of Other Drugs like Yabba

Another disaster . Like cannabis ill thought through. If they did the research they would not have them. Everywhere there are casinos there is misery.

All sounds reasonable just add to the overcharging of Tourists to visit places in Thailand and to use Thai entertainment facilities. I am sure it will bolster Thai Tourism through the floor

Home and straight to the front. Those who fled are guaranteed a Ukrainian holiday and to bask in the Sunflowers.

Buddhism is more a Philosophy than religion. One can be Buddhist and Christian. Faith is in the heart not dogma

Maybe running from a significant other in NZ that made such an existence seem the better option. It will all come out in the wash

I have been coming to Thailand for 15 years and I find it about the same. Some Thai are friendly and some just do their job. Some find us annoying but most seem happy to help and a smile goes a long way. I guess because I see a lot of Foreigners do not smile why should the Thai smile. On My first trip here since covid . march last year riding on Bangkoks Train system i noted that the Authorities suggested mask wearing. When in Rome. so I wore a mask. No funny looks from Thai. But I noted how most Westerners (mostly young) got on without masks and with obvious contempt for the locals. I do not blame the Thai for not smiling When do we respect them I get smiles most shops I go to because I try and follow the rules. Old story though "If you see someone without a smile . Give them One of Yours"