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wreckingcountry

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  1. Has anyone else noticed that all news channels like NHK, BBC, CNN are now running 5 minutes behind the usual programme schedule? So for example on all these channels the 8pm news has started at 8:05pm! This applies across the programming day.
     
    Surely this is not due to the regime demanding a delay so that they can cut out any content that they deem unsuitable for ordinary mortals!

    This is all about censorship ! The “authorities “ can remove news content it doesn’t want viewed by anyone “under its control “!


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  2. Wasn’t told the ingredient ! It’s cheaper to import haha not this time ! It’s just another case of being screwed in Thailand ! Lots of that going on literally and metaphorically !


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  3. Some weeks ago I purchased some men’s Rogaine Hair ointment from the US! It was shipped by the seller using Fedex ! When the item arrived it was held by customs who spoke with fedex and told me it had to be destroyed because it contained ingredients not allowed to be imported by post unless I had a licence ! If it was brought by air or land by person then that’s no problem ! Furthermore I was informed that I had to pay 1000 baht to have this item destroyed! I have bought this item before and had it shipped by the USPS international with no problems! This has been another disturbing example of Thai hypocrisy and cost me 100$ US! Beware !!!!

     

     

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  4. I prefer cash on delivery. No hassles. If it doesn't arrive you don't pay, if you change your mind after you ordered you don't pay.

    And if you get a faulty or the incorrect item the money will “eventually “ be returned to this “wallet” ! Used to be able to use PayPal but Lazada stopped that ! Too much insurance and guarantee about getting refund for it’s copied junk !


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  5. You wrote, "alcohol sums up the whole country ! Low quality products owned by the wealthy being protected with extortionate tariffs"  This is obviously untrue for anyone who knows anything about Thailand.   Thailand is not much different than anyplace else.  We are all scratching and grubbing for all we can get. 

    Haha...continue your “scratching and grubbing” if that’s what you think your life is about ! Oh and keep up with your knowledge of Wine prices

     

     

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  6. Get off it! Can you buy a Honda motorcycle here for the same price as Japan?  Sure you can.  If someone wants cheap wine come to Thailand and plant a vineyard.  How about the price of gas vs Europe?  How about the price of utilities?  I live here for half the money I'd spend in America. 

    Completely different junk ! Read what was said ! If you want to talk about prices of products other than basics then it is higher !The price of cars in Thailand is higher than Europe , and Who wants a motorbike unless you dont value life !


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  7. Greed comes in all percentages.  Cosmetic profits are probably the highest.  How much do brand names cost for purses and shoes?  Do yo check the profit margin on all of your purchases? 
     
    Do the manufacturers gain or the retail personal?  All imported products that have an import tax or VAT tax, benefit Thailand's government in some amount large or small. 
     
    When you don't buy Australian wine you help the mega rich Thai beverage producing families and reinforce their decision to keep wine duties high.  Is that what you are trying to accomplish? 
     
    I, on the other hand, want wine prices to come down and if there is enough of a market for good wines the beverage companies will adjust and begin to supply a good product. 
     
    It is all a matter of supply and demand.  By withholding your demand you are supporting the people who wish Thailand not to have good wine.  

    Perfectly summed up! When you think about it the situation with alcohol sums up the whole country ! Low quality products owned by the wealthy being protected with extortionate tariffs !


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