Purdey

Just read Czech President Petr Pavel statement that it takes extreme cynicism to call the leader of a country like Ukraine a dictator. "What value would elections have in a country that has been resisting aggression from a neighboring nuclear power for three years? How can elections be organized when one-fifth of the territory is under occupation and the entire country is under daily shelling? Czech president slams Trump’s 'cynical' labeling of Zelenskyy as a dictator - Prague, Czech Republic

I don't remember Churchill holding an election during World War 2. Who holds an election when the bombs are falling, except a country where no bombs ever fell.

It doesn't look like any party has the answer. A hundred years ago, the welfare state was based on a huge empire from which the Brits stole wealth and gave nothing back. Now there is no one left to steal from so the economics system that was is broken. Everyone loves the NHS and the welfare state, but you can't blame politicians for not being able to balance the budget. Too much money is wasted. Look at the water companies.

I have a work colleague from Moldova. Now it's personal.

You're right, the USSR helped win the war and reached Berlin before the Americans.

I am very grateful for its ability to improve the English writing of my staff and now I feel it is good enough to present to the Board without corrections.

I am surprised at the poor healthcare available. This is not to disparage the doctors and nurses who provide what they have. Prisoners need to have treatment available so that they can serve their sentences without it turning into a death sentence.

So many expats see the risks. The Thais see the positives. No Thais allowed entry. Opportunity to bribe someone for entry.

Just 600 Baht? She was stiffed.

They're clearly "getting on down" at the police station.

Tourists go to Chatuchak for the cheap goods. Try upgrading and charging more then watch the tourists disappear.

Sounds like a case for ... JD Vance. Tell her about freedom of speech JD!

You have to admire Trump's ability to turn adversity into opportunity. Clear out Gaza and give me the land to make a new Riviera (i.e. hotels and casinos). Clear out the Ukrainians and give me the rare earth materials and oil. You have to admire his chutzpa.

Another marriage scam.

Sad. People in France waiting for someone who will never return

There is a reason those border temples were once called Khmer Temples. However, modern times means a change in attitude by everyone. Cambodia should consider it's friendship with Thailand before stirring up bad feelings

If Thaksin actually gets anything done, good luck to him. But he is looking more like yesterday's man .

As long as he stops dealing serious drugs he should be fine.

Britain is the poor man of Europe. It can't afford to hang on to Chagos.

I'm surprised that people who say Thailand isn't any good actually stay for a rather long time

Hotels? In my day you'd be lucky to find a grass hut with no running water.

I dislike watching people think they can become rich dancing or playing with cats.

No health insurance? I get the feeling that someone thought he is fit as a fiddle and forgot the tropics have more than their fair share of rare diseases. Relying on the money of others is becoming too common.

A missed opportunity to state how many old people have died following the cut in winter fuel payments. Maybe the numbers aren't in yet but still, you can't complain about pensioners not receiving their winter fuel payments without evidence that a hundred have died as a result.

This will surprise Brexiters who thought the EU was too bureacratic.