Everything posted by geoffrobbo
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Thailand Slams Fake News Over Alleged Visa-Free Entry Cap
Well now, three of my friends who have had difficulty over the past month, with one being refused entry and having to leave on the next flight, will be pleased that this is all fake. Thank you Thai Immigration for putting the record straight.
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Tightening of Alcohol Laws With New Fines for Drinkers
"Some observers warn that the stricter rules could open the door to misuse by officials seeking to fine customers or businesses for personal gain." Of course not, all the officials and police here are completely honest. At least that is what my pet unicorn told me.
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Experts Say Another Thai Military Coup is Unlikely
Oh dear. Now is the time to worry
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Move Forward Party dissolved, leaders banned for 10 years - video
A very sad day for Thailand and what is laughably and euphemistically called Thai democracy. But, entirely predictable. The people at the top have not a care in the world for Thai people or Thailand.
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Liquor Policy Committee drops plan to extend liquor sale hours, for now
I have heard from a very reliable source in Sukhothai that research has shown that if shops sell alcohol between 2pm and 5pm the solar ice-caps will melt, dinosaurs will roam northern Thailand and the sky will fall in. So best to be safe and avoid such catastrophe.
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Thai Cannabis Network Seeks Clarity on New Draft Bill: Concerns Over Many Parts of the Bill
Where does the word "potentially" fit? If plod can shake down anyone for a bribe he absolutely will, there is no "potentially" about it.
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Thai education embraces UK programmes to boost English language proficiency
and that is exactly what is wrong with Thai politics
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'Big Joke' Absent From Duty Amid Online Gambling Case
The whole RTP is a Big Joke
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Thailand just chose a prime minister. He’s not the one people voted for
"On Monday, he told reporters it was “necessary," given the country’s protracted political deadlock, for people to move past the party’s earlier promises not to cooperate with military leaders." I wonder what other promises are going to be ditched to stay in power?
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Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin to serve 8 years in jail - court statement
However long, or short, his time in jail he will still serve longer than Mr Red Bull for killing a cop
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Pita ordered to suspend doing his duties as an MP
"FF will utterly destroy all these clowns in the next election and will be able to reform Thailand unhindered." But only if there is a "next election".
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General Prawit may emerge next week to clinch Prime Minister’s job due to a polarised parliament
He has plenty of watches, some must have alarms
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Prayut Starts Packing To Leave Govt House
The records of these funds are all in the papers "deemed to be unimportant are gradually being destroyed"
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EC Endorses All MPs Elect
Or probably looking for another way to stay in power