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Here are some that have been successful:

Human trafficking tourism

Prostitution tourism

Road rage tourism

Tour bus thrill-ride tourism

Motorcycle carnage tourism

Gang mugging tourism

BIB extortion tourism

Tourist price gouging tourism

Taxi survival tourism

All these are niche markets where Thai have shown amazing aptitude and creativity.  Gotta love this place!

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He said the greatest concern expressed in the report was the inability of officials to catch so-called “big fish”, as many anti-trafficking raids had been conducted but few masterminds or high-ranking officials prosecuted.

But the profits derived from downstream human trafficking are very lucrative it seems.  IS it any surprise that none of the Big Fish have been caught?  Police and army officials are lining their pockets more than likely.  After all, this is Thailand where corruption is elevated to an art form practiced from the top down.  Nothing will change, it's ingrained in the culture.  

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He said the private firm would also be required to spend money left over after developing the observatory tower for “social causes”. 

Like soapy massages, underage prostitutes, etc., for the officials that gave the contractor the job?!?!?!?!?  

I still think it's better to rent than to own when it comes to Thai ladies.

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Offering 'Tea money' to the wrong people. Try the ones in brown uniforms, it usually works !

Sounds to me as if the BIB already received their tea money.  Why else would they fail to investigate or press charges until she 'recovered' (hint - hoping all the news settles down and the charges could be buried).  Gotta love how the law works here.  Just don't get caught twerking or you'll have the entire might of the government on your case.  TIT ! ! ! ! 

One for you, one for me.  One for you, one for me . . .  The teller was obviously training for a government position and should not be prosecuted.  

Maybe could have argued that he took a 50% discount because of the used condition of the 'goods'!  Don't Thai like to bargain?? 

Translation:

"Perp walks not allowed if they embarrass or question our esteemed leaders and officials.  All others are encouraged.  Carry on."

Important Notice from Smart Water Operation Center to all those living in Bangkok . . .

"Deluge expected.  Advise you kiss your possessions and your a$$ goodbye."

Kind of figures that most Thai would suffer mass hysteria from anything requiring them to practice ethical behavior !!!!  

I applaud him as well but . . . 

I would hesitate to call him a runner since he would be stooping to pick up trash every meter or two.  It's hard to "run" if you also are focused on picking up trash that carpets the sides of streets and walkways as far as the eye can see!

That's good news.  That means both of the highly skilled Thai will have jobs.  Then they'll have to settle for incompetent Thai for all positions.

Those aren't Thai tourists.  I think this is another group of Thai officials on a fact finding mission.  

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An anonymous source said the ATPD team would go to Mae Hong Son soon with warrants to arrest many suspects.

Thus ensuring that said suspects have ample time to flee before the team arrives!!  Stupid is as stupid does.  

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A study by the ADB showed that education can promote growth effectively only if it is of sufficiently high quality to raise cognitive skills significantly – that is, the thinking skills that enable individuals to learn, solve problems, and create new knowledge.

Well . . . I guess they can kiss that idea goodbye as far as Thailand goes.  I did not see copying and cheating listed as a cognitive skill.  

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Pending repairs, police will bring a portable speed-detection device to use in the area.

Wow, must be a real money-making location to get that prompt of attention from the police.  Never knew them to react this quickly to issues where there was no monetary benefit to themselves. But hey, what do I know?

They're still trying to perfect a sophisticated robot that it is capable of swinging a large hammer.  This way the robots will be dumbed-down enough for Thai law enforcement to use.

Four hundred baht to be able to experience nature that has been trashed by the many pigs that visit the parks and throw their trash all over the place.  Perhaps if they used the revenue to police and clean the parks there wouldn't be such a push-back.  Thai citizens should be ashamed of their parks and how they are poorly treated and maintained.

Anything to avoid making police accountable for traffic enforcement.  Putting real cops on the road and having them do their jobs would be much much more effective.  Write tickets, take away licenses, impound cars and lock up repeat offenders.  Why is this so hard to comprehend for Thai?!?!?!?!?!?

Of course, the stupidity of the bear's handlers was not a factor.  The weather caused the bear to wake from his drug induced lethargy and fall from his position inside the helo where he was not secured in anyway.  Weather can do strange things like that.  It can also cause people to drink too much and drive recklessly.  Weather can be a real b#@ch!!!  

Warning to tourists traveling in Thailand, beware of the weather!  It could be hazardous to your health.

OMG!  Men having sex with women!!  Unheard of!  Surely not in Thailand?  Dirty, dirty, dirty!  This could tarnish not only the image of these two "models" but Thailand's puritan image as well.  

I think a big problem is the "me first", selfish attitude of Thai's, whether it's on the roads or any other place.  Their sense of entitlement translates to reckless attitudes on the roadways.  Everyone needs to get out of their way because they are the only person that matters and they should not be made to wait behind anyone.  

Wow, it seems that there is no safe form of transportation in Thailand!  I actually expected to read how a drunken Thai riding another horse collided with this Chinese fellow causing the accident.  

Let's hope that these two get dealt with harshly, like having to become monks and say they are sorry!!!!  That will surely send a message that such actions can not be tolerated.  

When I hear Thailand mentioned I immediately think "strong human rights advocate".  I don't think, "human trafficking haven", nor do I think of "home for the sex trade".  I think only of strong family values.  

NOT!