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41 minutes ago, sanukjim said:

And of course I am sure alcohol had nothing to do with the accident ,As he would surly  be sober on his birthday and all.

I too would surely be 'surly' if I was sober on my birthday 

Its the (frequent) unscheduled 'blackouts' that annoy me.

16 hours ago, Psimbo said:

its amazing how many people in Phuket seem to have the uncanny ability to fall asleep at the wheel.

Practice makes perfect 

20 hours ago, happydays said:

I'm in Bangkok next weekend - which department did you find it?

 

Try looking in the dept selling the cooking gear. More specifically the area around the storage/roasting bags

Are you anywhere near a 'Central'? I bought some from Central Festival in Phuket

Cameras to spot motorbike riders without helmet.  This morning passed an accident in Samkong. I don't know how it was caused but car with red plates in the middle of the road, motorbike laying on its side at the edge of the road. Behind the car was a Thai laid out in the road, he was moving so not a fatal accident. Not a helmet to be seen. While waiting to pass the accident one of Thailands finest arrives at the scene. I counted 14 motorbike riders without helmets pass the BIB rep. 

Unless theres a complete change of attitude things will never change. The crap that comes out of these officials mouths make DJ Trump sound like a beginner.

On 2/17/2017 at 6:34 AM, colinneil said:

They seek him here, they seek him there.

Silly buggers !!He aint there !!

That darned elusive saffron pimpernel

2 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

Here's an idea. How about directing all shopkeepers near schools to demand ID when serving alcohol to those who might be underage. You know, like they do in the real world. Too simple? This country is beyond belief, how they manage to turn even the simplest task into something complicated.

"...how they manage to turn even the simplest task into something complicated"

Thats an easy one... they practice a lot

15 hours ago, elgordo38 said:

Yes we have a plan it will be a great plan. Greater than Obama's plan. The plan when it is in place will be stupendous, amazing the best plan that you have ever seen planned. When we show you this plan you will see that is an unbelievable plan. Sean my boy what were we talking about again?? Refresh my memory. 

A truly beautiful, beautiful post. 

Oops nearly forgot...   !

Thailand, the Hub of............

I'm still expecting a new Ferrari

Congratulations to the DSI on this fantastic 'bust'. Maybe you can now spend some time trying to sort out those pesky monks.

'Promptly'. The same complaints have been made for over 20 years, talking about them now doesn't constitute as being 'Promptly'

I wonder why Reuters broke this story and not the Grauniad?

1 minute ago, zaphod reborn said:

Do you think Thai electricity companies would needlessly buy cabling and give kickbacks?  I don't think so.

 

The cable supply contract is obviously sorted but I wonder if the sole supply contract for cable ties is still up for grabs?

Shock, horror...this can't be true

45 minutes ago, LivinginKata said:

81 years old and still driving public transport ?  Unlucky for him it was a police box so  the police can't ignore it.

Wanna bet?

3 minutes ago, KenKadz said:

Every comment seems to point to the same problem.

Lack of trained personnel on the desks (not enough staff).

This isn't brain surgery?

I agree that 'Every comment seems to point to the same problem'

However I would say that 'the same problem' is the Thai way of running an airport

9 hours ago, Aussie69 said:

Thats a photo of a Pratt & Whitney

LoS...the Hub of prats (and a few ladyboys called Whitney?)

22 hours ago, gamini said:

Massive corruption in Britain's most prestigious company. I knew an arms dealer who paid massive amounts of bribery money on behalf of the British arms industry to officials all over the world. The amount was mind-boggling. I would also assume that it's not just the arms industry that is paying huge bribes to foreign officials, there could be a lot of other companies doing the same thing.
This should be a wake-up call for Brits who criticise Thailand for corruption. I think it's possible that all the money that's paid out by British companies in bribes probably exceeds the total bribes paid in Thailand

Unfortunately virtually every big company, no matter what their nationality, will probably be guilty of offering bribes sooner or later when they are dealing with many of the 'up and coming countries' (for want of a better term). 

2 hours ago, oldgent said:

that one is for the Guiness Book of Records me thinks

maybe he will wear a helmet now

"....maybe he will wear a helmet now."

Why? motorbike riders over here very seldom learn by their past experiences,

1 hour ago, edwinchester said:

My wife's family haven't spoken with their cousins, who live directly next door, for over 25 years all because of a petty squabble of who was to bring the kids home from school.

The PM is deluded when he talks about setting differences aside, it ain't gonna happen.

edwinchester, I think your last sentence is too long...the first four words would have been sufficient.

4 hours ago, hkt83100 said:

This was taken on January 4, 10:34. Considerable crowds waiting to be serviced...

Doesn't look too inviting, Having to wait in the open, limited shade and what happens when its raining, do you have to stand in the open? I drove down Beach Road last week and noticed the amount of people waiting. I have to do my 90 day reporting next week, I hope there's no crowds then. Last 90 day  reporting done in Patong took less than 4 minutes, in and out, terrific service.

Didn't this alleged incident take place in Phuket Town? If so, why are the Patong police getting involved? Is it simply a case of Patong finest having more experience in investigating(?) this type of crime?

On 1/16/2017 at 9:46 AM, zaphod reborn said:

Trump: "Thailand.  You mean I can get golden shower shows from Russian hookers without being VDO'd by the KGB?  Sign me up!"

Just don't go anywhere near the balconies