Thaiwrath

There will be a story running on a website for Thai females with the headline...........................................

"some nob farang took me to Pattaya, I got 15k of him, and <deleted> him off !" ????????????????

4 minutes ago, webfact said:

but this was different. 

If I had 1,000 baht for every farang male I have heard saying that, I'd be minted ! ????????????????

I think you can more or less guarantee "The untouchables" were not part of the 80.

Why not reveal the <deleted> lot, as doing just 80 makes a complete mockery of the report.  

16 minutes ago, webfact said:

He was a reason why the pro-Prayut coalition edged past its rivals in the race to form a government.

As was the blatant vote rigging, the nefarious allocation of seats to small parties (pro Prayut) who hardly got any votes, and,of course, the personal unopposed selection of the whole senate !

Although they get a lot of criticism on here, the immigration were quite correct to deny her entry, being in possession of a damaged/altered passport.

The question should be asked as to how she was allowed on the plane that brought her here in the first place.

He said that the sidewalks along Khlong Ong Ang could have various works of art installed, and he proposed the new manhole covers to beautify the sidewalks.

Just a basic cover with bright paint saying "Strictly no motorbikes allowed" would have been a far better, and cheaper, alternative.

Probably get a few sickos down there looking for possible lottery numbers.

Somebody within the company MUST take responsibility for this causing the man's death,

1 hour ago, webfact said:

PM embarrassed by people asking for cash handouts everywhere he goes

 

I am sure it would take a lot more than a few plebs asking for a couple of hundred baht each, to embarrass this <deleted>.

Life is what you make it.

If things change, it's no use moaning about it, you need to adjust and adapt where necessary.

I am more than happy here.

Those that aren't happy, probably won't be happy with their new destination, once the novelty wears off, and will carry on moaning.

"When questioned about what impressed them about their MPs, 51.48% said they were impressed with their enthusiasm to work,"

To work for what ?

To work for the people, or to work to increase their own personal wealth ?

1 hour ago, rooster59 said:

This will allow us to cater to elderly foreigners who come to Thailand 

Although it sounds like a great idea, with two tier pricing, and scams in various other areas catering for westerners, taxis, jet skis, Omani bell ringers, to name a few, it might not be a good idea. Opportunities to rip vulneable people off would, unfortunately, be plentiful.

30 minutes ago, from the home of CC said:

sounds like he had a life going here, why take off then?

He had probably been here long enough to realise that, the justice system here is not quite equivalent to the one back home. Even if he is totally blameless, in Thailand, it could be possible he could  be convicted, and, being farang versus Thai is not a good start.

I was in a bar in Pattaya, and I bought 1 lady a drink, and I had a small Leo.

I decided to move on, and was presented with a bill of over 700 baht, and when I questioned it, the owner said I had ordered drinks for other girls. Had I been a newbie, I probably would have paid it begrudgingly, and moved on, but as I first visited there in 1991, and have lived in the N.E. for 15 years, as a matter of principle, I disputed it.

She wouldnt back down, and either would !, so she called the police, and minutes later they arrived in a pick-up (probably expecting a good pay day from stupid farang !).

It was then decided that I would have to go to Soi 9, in the back of the pick up, and when there, I was told I would be put in a cell for the night, and would appear in court in the morning. They were probably expecting me to bribe my way out of my now predicament, but, instead, I called a highly influential lawyer in Khon Kaen, and passed the phone over to the officer. To this day I do not know what was said, but on handing me the phone back, he told me I was free to go, and the matter was closed.

I find in a lot of places, up here included, some bars are trying scams, as an awful lot of them must be losing money day after day, with customer numbers drastically reduced. 

The Prime Minister said that Thammanat, like the rest of the cabinet, had passed the official vetting process adding that, if Thammanat had failed the vetting process, he would not have been appointed in the first place.

Who does the vetting ?

Probably someone, or some people, appointed by Prayut ?

If so, it's just another of the numerous government farces.

A 13 year old girl forced into prostitution, with Thai men, in rural Thailand.

Sadly, the tip of the iceberg, it is a lot bigger than the prostitution in tourist areas.

As it is possible that at least one punter may well have connections, not much more will be heard about this, and normal service will continue.

2 minutes ago, webfact said:

The ministry, he said,  is also considering whether to delay a new round of  tax hike on cigarette as the state-owned Thailand Tobacco Monopoly, has complained about the severe impact on its business from the last tax increases.

Sorted, NO increase on tax. 

It's sad when greed and profit come before trying to improve people's health, by encouraging them to pack in. 

5 minutes ago, webfact said:

After this work, I would return to sleep in the place the officials had prepared for me”.

 

38 minutes ago, kenk24 said:

I really have not noticed much difference in the process for myself... nor in the attitudes of everyday Thai people... I am not in a tourist area... I do the same visa process every year and enjoy my life. 

Totally agree.

I have never had to jump through any hoops at immigration, I just comply.

Walking round the lake in the mornings at 4.45am, feeling pretty safe, get smiles and acknowledgements from most, if not all, Thai walkers (and no need to wear a stab vest, like I would in UK), and never have any problems with Thais in my everyday life, regardless of their status or wealth.

I think it is more about each individual farang's attitude (or paranoia), rather than the Thais themselves. 

6 minutes ago, webfact said:

He also noted that influential figures or groups with vested interests were still able to make deals that have irregularities. 

4 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

The new tax will boost the overall tax revenue to Bt3.5 billion to Bt4.5 billion from the current collection of Bt2 billion to Bt3 billion annually.

More revenue for the present government to squander or pocket.

15 minutes ago, webfact said:

is inciting public distrust and misunderstanding of the government.

I don't think you need Thanathorn to incite public distrust in the government, the two (Mr.P's.) clowns are doing a fine job with that, without his assistance.