hotchilli

Just another day...

2 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Once again, it´s in the family. Before I settled in Thailand, I got to hear how much value Thai people put on family and how strong the relations are and that they all have the deepest respect for each other. It took me 2 weeks to figure out that was a fluffy cloud.

What did you do with the other 13 days?

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Further background checks revealed Mr. Suthep had a history of drug involvement and was recently released from prison for theft just 2-3 days prior. He also had a history of psychiatric treatment

About turn, back to jail for you.

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has been closely monitoring relief efforts for affected residents.

As if he cares one jot.

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

A fatal family feud over inherited land led to the tragic death of 57-year-old Mr. Phongsak (last name withheld), who was shot and killed by his brother-in-law, Mr. Manoon, aged 62, in Phatthalung province.

Jealousy gets no reward... 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

“There is simply nowhere else like it. The Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, is the most wonderful hotel in the world, and to paraphrase Noël Coward, I am fonder of it than ever.”

Such a shame that when you leave the opulence of it you witness the real Thailand surrounding you.

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Upon inspection of the area, it was noted that the ground near the construction site showed signs of subsidence, with a noticeable depression where the crane had been stationed. This has led authorities to suspect that ground instability may have caused the collapse.

I'd bet my last shekel on it.

6 hours ago, webfact said:

During the parliamentary debate on the policy statement delivered by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, People’s Party MP Sirikanya Tansakul criticised the newly unveiled plans, arguing they largely mirror the ideas previously promoted by Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of the Pheu Thai Party.

Should we be surprised... 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Sakhon was charged under Section 277 of the Criminal Law, which carries a penalty of imprisonment from five to 20 years and a fine from 10,000 to 400,000 baht. It remains unclear whether the girl’s aunt was summoned for questioning or charged with any crime.

There must be a lengthy charge sheet for pimping out a minor?

3 hours ago, JoePai said:

So the 'Blue' Interpol notices work were as the 'Red' do not ?

He did not have the rich family connections

6 hours ago, Emdog said:

Is anyone going to monitor the cameras in real time?

Nah, just used as evidence after the fact

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Further, Paetongtarn called for a critical review of the early warning system, noting issues with its efficacy and residents’ reluctance to evacuate. She instructed the ministries of interior and defence to reassess and enhance the warning protocols to ensure better communication of risks.

It's not like they didn't know this storm was coming and what it had already left behind in it's wake.

25 minutes ago, thesetat2013 said:

What are the schools teaching them? 

How long have you got?

Why post on social media, call the emergency services.

17 minutes ago, 2baht said:

Careful! He has a country to run, remember!!! He's a busy man!

Not bad for a man who not long ago was critically ill.

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The suspects, identified as Chan, a ground staff member for Hong Kong Airlines, and a Thai national, surnamed Khuibut, were apprehended just before boarding their flight. Chan claimed innocence, saying he had been offered a free trip to Thailand by a mysterious friend who asked to use his baggage allowance for the return journey. He insisted he had no idea the luggage was filled with cannabis.

Nice try, but you're busted.

Crane malfunction or was it on dodgy ground?

1 hour ago, watchcat said:

 

Are you talking about Tony?
 

Teflon Tony?

3 hours ago, webfact said:

 

The court confirmed that authorities have the mandate to arrest these six defendants before the statute of limitations expires on 25th October

Go do it..

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The first of four clips shared on the programme contained a voice claiming to have served as deputy and worked closely with the prime minister, stating, "I’ve been a deputy and worked for the prime minister for a long time… now I want the people to give me a chance to be number 1." Another voice in the recording urged, "You should try to communicate with the people."

Toad of toad hall listening to the people?

13 hours ago, retarius said:

Pushing up the prices of Chinese imports will not help high living costs. For years the US relied on cheap Chinese imports to keep inflation in check. Then Donald came along....

Then Biden & Co came along, how's inflation been the last 3 years?