Purdey
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Prayut’s Protege Tipped To Be Named Deputy Defence Minister
Purdey replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
That says a lot more than the writer meant. I suppose the defence portfolio should be in the hands of a military man but why always the army? -
Liquor firms exploit music marketing to boost product visibility
Purdey replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Not sure what end result these watchdogs are looking for. A complete ban on alcohol a la Saudi Arabia? If not, why do they assume that people will stop drinking alcohol if there is no marketing? The fact alcohol is on sale is incentive enough to drink. Shouldn't the anti-alcohol brigade focus instead on education and strict laws on underage drinking? -
There are a lot of Iranian people who are against the theocracy there. Nuclear weapons would not discriminate. Iranians are not Arabic, so the Arab nations are hardly sympathetic, but I don't think anyone would appreciate a nuclear attack in the region. Israel would be better off specifically targeting the Iranian government and military leaders.
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As most on here use a pseudonym, I wouldn't be surprised if there are some females who have their own reasons for not declaring themselves.
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Fisheries reform: Bangkok risks backtracking on exploitation
Purdey replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
If I remember correctly, talking to someone from Thai Union several years ago, they put policies in place to avoid negative publicity and their major overseas investors asking them some serious questions. I don't think they expected to go to prison however. -
Thai government’s digital wallet scheme faces legality verification
Purdey replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Mind you, Thai government websites don't have a good track record... -
Thai government’s digital wallet scheme faces legality verification
Purdey replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
When you know you will lose the next election just pile on the debt and point at the next government's incompetence -
European Parliament agrees on stricter EU migration rules
Purdey replied to Social Media's topic in World News
The French will be able to push the boats out towards England a bit faster. -
Seems the boom of Chinese companies in Thailand is proving to be not the great idea it was first thought to be. Now that e-waste recycling had been seen as a danger in China they come here to poison the Thais.
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Wattana Church is at the top of Sukhumvit Soi 19, parallel to Asoke road.
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Thailand sets target to recycle all plastic waste by 2027
Purdey replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I once asked a government official why there was so much plastic on Mae Ramphueng Beach in Rayong. He said that while the municipality put trash cans every 50 meters next to the road, Thais didn't want to walk from the beach to the road to dump their trash. The beach is not owned by the municipality but the state, so they were not allowed to put waste bins there as it "would look ugly". By the way, people don't "recycle waste" as it requires technology, which not even the Thai government has considered investing in. -
... And we will set up a completely safe nuclear power plant that no one should worry about. Trust us.
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PM assures digital wallet benefit distribution in last quarter of year
Purdey replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
When the baht plummets to 50 to the dollar call an election and let Future Forward take the blame. -
Dusit International urges government to boost quality tourism in Thailand
Purdey replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
No real definition of what "high quality" tourism means. Is it about wealth or politeness or what? -
Just another normal hot season in Thailand. 🫢
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I don't think the index actually measures general criminality, but as it says in the title, organized crime, such as gangs and mafia-style syndicates. That explains why the amount of daily crime faced by expats is not inordinately high.
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British man fined 5,000 baht for naked stroll on Krabi beach
Purdey replied to webfact's topic in Krabi News
I am surprised that Thailand does not have a naturist beach, seeing as they bend over backwards to attract more visitors. 😁