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15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In a decisive move, officials in Phuket's Cherng Talay area have shuttered seven cannabis shops after a series of raids exposed widespread regulatory violations.

Good.

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In a stunning mishap, a museum in Phang Nga honouring James Bond has turned into an unfortunate spectacle, as the 40-million-baht attraction succumbed to neglect just a day after its grand opening.

I'm sure it wasn't all wasted....

On 7/3/2025 at 6:23 AM, Georgealbert said:

The footage has prompted widespread outrage online, with many once again questioning the lack of enforcement surrounding road safety laws, particularly those designed to protect pedestrians.

Forget any enforcement around road safety... use your common sense.

Darwin award goes to... 

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In response to forecasts of an early monsoon, the Thai government has ramped up its flood preparedness strategy.

Signs will be erected in flood prone areas.

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In a concerning escalation, a strategic expansion of insurgent activity has emerged in Thailand’s popular tourist areas of Phuket, Phangnga, and Krabi. Southern security experts warn that these recent bomb discoveries, allegedly orchestrated by the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN), aim to undermine tourist confidence and disrupt the economy

And the Russians thought they'd escaped all bombing

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A British teenager's dream holiday in Thailand quickly turned into a distressing ordeal after she suffered severe sunburn on her first day.

A law student with no common sense.... 

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In a significant move to regulate cannabis use in Thailand, the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has announced that all cannabis dispensaries must transition into medical clinics to continue operating legally. The department's chief, Dr Somlerk Jeungsmarn, highlighted this change as part of new ministerial regulations focused on medical usage, tightening the existing cannabis laws.

Good news....

11 hours ago, webfact said:

Although their spending habits differ, their sheer numbers are substantial and noteworthy.

Sheer numbers... that's all TAT can boast about, how sad.

They've managed to turn two once reasonable resorts into hell holes.

5 hours ago, webfact said:

The poster claimed that the abbot and the temple committee were responsible for hiring the machinery to dismantle the building, emphasising that many of the affected practitioners were women.

Gender equality makes this issue meaningless.

5 hours ago, JoePai said:

People need to understand only Thailand knows what is correct, not the rest of the world

They re-painted it so it's theirs 

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Jetthakorn admitted to feeling drowsy after dropping off his girlfriend and falling asleep before the crash.

I bet his girlfriend was glad she got dropped off first.

If the check points are fully  illuminated offenders tend to do a U-turn.

And what's wrong with having multiple check pints ?

More the better.

1 hour ago, Thumbs said:

Good God are those thai police giants or are those balcony railings dangerously low! Any hotel advertising for western guests should have the balcony railings examined for safety 

Half size half price... go figure

10 hours ago, webfact said:

When questioned about potential partnerships with other parties, Anutin maintained that any role, temporary or not, must be settled through proper legislative mechanisms

And those are....

9 hours ago, webfact said:

The child, without a helmet, clung to the parent’s back as the bike sped down a main road, causing alarm among viewers worried about the child’s safety.

You can't cure stupid...

7 hours ago, JoePai said:

the need for preventive measures 

 

And they are ??

Don't go to CM ?

10 hours ago, webfact said:

However, questions have arisen about whether this influx will generate the desired "holiday rush."

More like holiday revenue...

3 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Anutin waiting in the wings......

Biding his time

22 hours ago, webfact said:

Notably, a staggering 28,809 foreigners were caught breaking traffic laws, with Russians, Chinese, and Britons leading the list

With stats like that the current model definitely isn't working...