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4 hours ago, Anak Nakal said:
Suthep is king of Lizard.
Go away!
Latin: Rex Varanus salvator.
English: King Water Monitor.
In Thai....can't say it or Mrs. Beyond will wash my mouth out with soap!
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How very, very sad.
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4 hours ago, saakura said:Unfortunately, seems like fake certificates have become a huge problem, and a lot of struggling farangs are also surviving on it.
No joke. Became friends with a young Aussie living in my building working as a teacher years ago.
He graduated summa cum laude in Pyschology from U of Queensland (Khao San Rd Campus).
Funny part is, we were watching sports and having a beer at his place while he marked his spelling tests for his 3rd grade Thai pupils.
I noticed he had kept marking "wonderful" as incorrect in red pencil and correcting it as "wondahfull."
I tried to intervene but he insisted it was spelled that way as he kept repeating each syllable slowly (won-dah-full) in disbelief at my lack of knowledge of the English language. Lovely guy but those poor kids.
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5 minutes ago, DNPBC0 said:"The party is set to hold its first executive meeting at Rangsit University. Anek expected “as many as 1,000 people” to attend. Key policies and party leadership will be approved in a vote that day. "
I thought that political meetings of 5 or more people were still illegal.
Only anti-junta gatherings/parties
or those that don't have their snouts buried up the backsides of the amart.
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5 hours ago, digger70 said:Well Now They Know it's Too late ,,,Wake up World Don't take Anyone in you Don't know,,,No Refugees Look at some Other Countries like China Japan Russia They've got it right.They Don't Waste their money They Keep it for their Own Country and People
Thailand puts you in IDC for eternity. Or without papers, pushes you out to int'l waters on a raft, gives
you some Mama noodles and bids you good luck on your journey back from whence you came. Law of the jungle.
It is not a very humanitarian approach to immigration, but is a good deterrent to those seeking to suckle on the teat of a foreign nation and people.
Therefore, Thailand is not a top destination for faux asylum seekers.
That being said, Thailand does do lots as a transit country for N. Koreans who have legitimate asylum claims in S. Korea ( if one is fortunate enough to survive the journey).
I.e. Thailand is happy to facilitate processing N Koreans for repatriation to the South (in coordination with the S Korean embassy), but will not grant refugee status to them en masse.
It is called protecting your borders and nation through immigration legislation/regulations and enforcing the law.
Canada is in a heap of trouble due to their virtue signalling PM inviting the entire world via Twitter to live for free at the expense of hard-woking taxpaying citizens who struggle to make ends meet each month.
If I am correct in the law, his Tweet may have usurped and contravened Canadian immigration policy, law and associated regulations.
The Canadian people should be taking him to task for this in the SCC. Charges of over-stepping his mandate as an elected official of the Confederation without consent of Parliament. I.e. making up immigration policy on his own without consent of the people to get more likes on Twitter...(which should be a crime in itself IMHO).
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Savages. (I hope that term is not yet banned by INGSOC). Or I may well do more time than the perpetrators for a thought crime.
I also don't want to insult other animals.
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5 minutes ago, Basil B said:
I was just expressing an opinion...
Likewise Andy is not saying people should boycott there products but does help those who wish to avoid there products.
https://andyjhall.wordpress.com/case/natural-fruit/
I am sure Natural Foods have already asked WordPress to block his site and they have not because there is nothing wrong with it.
Hi Bas. I didn't mean to sound threatening in my reply to your post.
I agree wholeheartedly to avoid their products.
When I "warned" you in my reply, I was just having a go at the ultra-rich that believe they are above the law and not your post.
My reply was meant as a humourous commentary on the tragic state of (in)justice in this place...where the rich flout the law and use their wealth to bring defamation suits against whistle-blowers and "influence" the judiciary.
I think this co. produces several products under various brands.
Mr. Google has been excellent in helping me make more ethical consumer choices.
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2 hours ago, mark131v said:
Good that common sense has prevailed for once but I am still not clear on the B10 million fine they handed out, would he still pay that if the case was overturned I know that would be the case in a functioning justice system but we are talking about Thailand here....
The 10mil THB are damages sought by the company in a separate civil case lodged by the plaintiff. It is not a fine by the gov't.
Think of OJ. He was found not guilty in the criminal case where the plaintiff was the gov't/district attorney's office. Then found responsible for the 2 deaths in a civil court where the plaintiffs were the victims' families. And he had to pay.
Andy's troubles are far from over. But if he loses the civil case, he simply does not have to pay so long as he never returns to Thailand.
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1 hour ago, Basil B said:
NO...
Not until that is overturned...
And Natural Fruit pays legal costs and damages to Hall and all the others who have been trying for years to get justice, and those who have have been behind this travesty of persecution are behind bars.
There should be a world ban on Natural Foods.
Careful. Natural Fruit Co. might be coming after you next. I wouldn't put it past these %^*holes.
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15 hours ago, Eric Loh said:
Suthep and 8 others PDRC leaders have been indicted, out on bail and awaiting trial. They have reported and acknowledged the charges at OAG in January 2018. The charges are serious from insurrection, illegal assembly and obstructing election. Issara was one of the 8 PDRC leaders charged.
There are cracks in the establishment side. The courts have been quite lenient in granting bails to student activists to the annoyance of the junta. The Nation which was recently bought by a right wing establishment has been publishing anti-junta articles in last few days; surprises me. Then the EC recent announcement regarding the legality of charter reform. The RTP also seem to have their own agenda with the tape release of Issara's arrest andVictoria Secret raid.
I have made the same observations that you describe in your second paragraph.
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On 1/13/2018 at 3:33 AM, dfdgfdfdgs said:
The sea doesn't look very heavy to me. I'm not sure if those waves would even go over the top of your head when you were swimming.
1 litre of water = 1kg. When that mass is moving, no matter how slowly or how high/low, it is a force to be reckoned with. F=ma.
This doesn't take into account undertow or other contributing factors. I.e. tides, weather, subsurface geology etc.
Went boogie boarding in Portugal years ago in waves not much larger than those in the OP. Took me forever to paddle out and "catch a wave." Only about 20-30 m. Caught my wave and was delivered safely to the beach, stood up in faux victory over Neptune, then was smashed by a wave that slammed me face first into the sand and seashells, spun me round and dragged me out to where I started in seconds. Had I inhaled water, I wouldn't be making this post.
Make no mistake about it. The sea is heavy. A massive force. Even on a good day.
Speedy recovery to the German fellow.
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6 hours ago, Borzandy said:
Nobody is dead, so the police do nothing
Absolutely correct. Nothing in it for them.
To collect insurance, police need to sign off. For a fee.
Lost 2 friends in road accidents the last year and a friend's mother-in-law (killed while riding her bicycle down a country lane by a 14 yr old on a motorcycle).
In all cases, police demanded a "cut" up front to complete the police report or no insurance payout. As well, acted as "broker" to reach a settlement between both parties. Also for a "fee."
Fender benders - the cops dont bother. Nothing in it for them.
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19 minutes ago, Cadbury said:Handcuff him and throw him in the darkest cell. Sedition within the ranks! Monty Python couldn't create this sort of stuff.
One thing for sure, "you know who" will be as mad as a cut snake.
The wittle wascal has spiwit. Brawado. A touch of dewwing- do. This wapscallion should be thwown to the floor and stwicken woughly.
He will find himself in gwadiator school vewy quickly with wotten behaviour like that. - Pontius Prayut
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On 5/24/2018 at 9:04 AM, spidermike007 said:
You may be right. But let us not forget one detail. Ever since the late 1940's, the army has had at least some moral authority, as they had been sanctioned by the great man. That is no longer the case. There is no moral authority now. None. So, that changes the equation. Next time (if there is a next time), there will be nobody to provide that moral authority, and the result could be ugly and violent. That may be part of the reason these desperados are hanging on for dear life.
Agreed. In some parts. However, there is an ex-general, ex-PM, (ca. 1980-1988) and recent ex-regent (defacto ruler) as well as President of His Late Majesty's (Rama IX) Privy Council that has wielded significant political power in the last 4 decades.
I can't say more. This person has gigantic authority. Whether it is moral or not depends on which side of the fence you are on: affluent beyond your abilities with a sense of entitlement or subjected to a lifetime of poverty.
Every pyramid scheme needs someone at the top and some in the levels below to succeed.
In conclusion, there is one very powerful figure calling the shots and has done so thru the end of one monarchy and into the next one.
Prayuth et al are just following orders. Puppets.
There is a great BBC interview with HM Bhumibol Adulyadej from the late 70s or early 80s where he admits that he is living in a gilded cage. Will try to find a link and post it.
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I think this was foreseeable since all the snakes and lazy cats were relocated to Government House on 22 May 2014.
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2 hours ago, Eligius said:
Wonderful post, Infinityandbeyond! Every point you make hits home hard.
I completely agree with you that the 'election' has already been essentially rigged and will be a farce - an insult to the intelligence - just like the referendum on the 'Constitution', where (remember?) any poor Thai would get 10 years in jail if he/she dared publicly to speak out against that treacherous document.
As you say, there have almost been as many coups in the past decades as there have been elections. Clearly this is all working out just as the hidden (and not so hidden) Thai 'elites' planned and desired it.
And yes, yes, yes, you are so right: welcome to Thailand, the shameful throwback to the Dark Ages!
Just calling it as I see it. In a society based upon an ancient caste system, superstition, and deference to those in "authority," you end up with an entire nation that is basically a pyramid marketing scheme.
Add greed, lust for power, corruption and nepotism into that mix and you get injustice and vice on a grand scale.
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3 hours ago, spidermike007 said:The army and it's tiny leaders are absolutely desperate, and fearful, like never before. They see their power waning by the day, as the approval of their rule is plummeting. Is the gravy train coming to an end? We certainly hope so.
So, they resort to ridiculous and overly oppressive tactics like forbidding public demonstrations, and declaring participants to be guilty of sedition. Sedition, crime against the state. Though sedition may have the same ultimate effect as treason, it is generally limited to the offense of organizing or encouraging opposition to government in a manner (such as in speech or writing) that falls short of the more dangerous offenses constituting treason.
The enforcement of such draconian laws, is showing a level of desperation and weakness on the part of the tiny man. People have a right to be fed up with him, his constant delays, and lame excuses for not turning over power to the people, and democratic rule, whatever that means here. This administration is incompetent beyond the reaches of one's imagination.
Get out. Leave now. You are not wanted. You are not popular. You are not chosen. Leave, leave, leave.
I agree with your sentiments 100%, Spidey. These cats are off their heads. But don't forget, since 1932 there have been 25 general elections and 19 coups. Nearly 1 coup for every election.
The amart/PTB have a stranglehold over the people, education system, economy and hence the nation.
Leaders are "selected" by the amart. Fair and free democratic elections are just window dressing to avoid int'l trade sanctions or red/yellow cards. Call it the "Siamese Candidate" or whatever. But if the choice of the elite is not elected they stage a coup.
Sadly, Prayut (or any other suitable frog-whispering, ass puppets who are in line to get their snouts in the trough) are not going anywhere. The elections (whenever they will be held) are already rigged and will be a farce.
It has been 86 years of election then coup. I think we can expect more of the same unless things really boil over.
As for Prayut. He is a big zero in the greater scheme of things.
People should be targeting those that pull his strings and have rammed through draconian and authoritarian laws (and a farcical new constitution) to mute the masses under threat of severe punishment for simply voicing what they believe to be their right to choose their government and live freely.
Welcome to Medieval Times (or Thailand 4.0).
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7 hours ago, trainman34014 said:
Tick Tock, tick tock...Thailand is a ticking Time Bomb and sooner or later it ill explode....then watch all the self important Generals run away with their tails between their legs !
And their offshore bank accts!
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8 hours ago, shan777 said:
Jest a bit more, many of these demonstrations before were paid for events ,poor farmers were paid 500 baht a day , big money and a free trip to Bangkok a place many had never been , it was a once in a life time trip , a holiday so of course hundreds of thousands went no knowing they were being used , they were happy people to them they didn't care , got a free trip ,food, tee shirts and money every day in there hands . and only had to wave flags and do a parade every day. Any one can buy there supporters, here .
Agreed wholeheartedly. With deep pockets like Suthep and the thug monk Buddha Issara, they were even able throw in whistles and hand clappers for thousands.
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21 minutes ago, Hong Bong Dynasty said:
shameful and unscrupulous!
I would say shameless with criminal intent.
“I was trying to reach my cell phone but his wife then threatened to let Pek stab me with a knife, so I had to quickly get out of the car,” the good Samaritan-turned victim said.
Why was the female co-conspirator/perpetrator let go?
She should be banged up as well.
All the best to the child/pawn/money earner in this unsavoury scam.
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15 minutes ago, Kadilo said:Another one of these stories that makes you feel sick to the stomach.
As I mentioned in another recent post, this and other incidents are only the one's we hear about. How many other victims were threatened into silence?
And now this poor girl is pregnant.
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7 hours ago, steelepulse said:
The guy is a walking ATM for some people. In jail, bail, back in jail, bail.
If the allegations are true, it's not his money anyway.
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6 hours ago, Mattd said:
Sooner than you think probably, it would not be that difficult to implement this in to the passport itself electronically.
Already done. My passport carries an RFID chip. Identified by this insignia on the front cover. Yours may be the same. Have a look.
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14 minutes ago, Suradit69 said:
People in other developing countries seem to have a problem getting medical treatment at home too.
Haha. You haven't even mentioned the 3rd world:
https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/health/health-care-wait-times-hit-20-weeks-in-2016-report-1.3171718
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Future Forward Party Says Members ‘Harassed’ By Officers
in Thailand News
Posted · Edited by InfinityandBeyond
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"An aide to police spokesman Gen. Veerachai Songmetta said Tuesday that the move was a matter of national security without elaborating further."
Playing the ol' "national security" card again.
Isn't this the same excuse they use to bang up old ladies who "like" FB posts?