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People fall for this so often here. Of course, they fall for it in developed countries too so I guess greed is the same in every country.

Yes. We all know how it will go.

Good. People think they are not responsible for their children and these parents are learning that it isn't true.

So there is a bit of a campaign for current users of the beach. When the next flight arrives will they continue to promote this or just wait until they catch someone and make a bit of money?

An inactive post means continuing to be in the police until and unless found guilty of a sackable offence. Suspension without pay would be better.

Let's blame the victim for telling what happened. Yes, he "might" have died but that's no reason to tell everyone.

It may be far-fetched to imagine a single party majority while the current junta controls the Senate. I wonder if any parties will be dissolved before a new government can be set up..

My UK building society knows I live in Thailand. They won't open a new account but keep the old one going. In the past, I asked other banks and they won't open new accounts if you live abroad. I declared to the taxman that I am non-resident and don't pay tax there. I would empty the account if I could but it is a very old book account with no electronic facility (I have checked that it cannot be done). I prefer not to pay tax in the UK as I don't see the benefit once you have permanent residence here.

What horrible parents. The kids didn't deserve this.

I am surprised it hasn't happened sooner. A country that has death panels (insurance companies can decide to disallow expensive but life-saving treatments) and allows millions to forego health insurance premiums because they cannot afford it ought to allow them a way to check out. There is the obvious Kirk Cobain gun treatment (CCGT) which leads to the same conclusion but it is messy and not nice for the relatives who have to identify the body with no head, Having a choice is better.

How can someone who is no longer a general make such s pledge? The new generals might want to grab their share and Prawit cannot do much to stop that. Historically, coup makers are always a new gang unless they hold a coup against themselves, which has been done

Either "black' or the "n' word when referring to the victims. The KKK wore white so there was no question of race of the lynchers.

Thailand passed a law in October 2022 to allow PET to be recycled and reused. Many global drinks companies want to use recycled PET, but guess what? The Thai Food and Drug people are holding up permission for individual companies who have technology accepted in the USA and EU while they keep changing their mind about how to measure compliance

I cannot remember when US media did not identify the race and deliberately write "a black man" . It is not a modern or fashionable occurrence.

So, this is what Republicans are most concerned about. Placing blame. The economy - nah. Ukraine - pff. Infrastructure - eh? Suppose the answer is... China was the source? What then?

He says at one point, "Rolled into harmless looking cigarettes." This is what makes it truly crazy.

China may lend money to Russia without expecting it to be returned but may receive some ports and harbors in payment

Why do newspapers have to stress the color of the family? Do they write "a yellow family was arrested" if a Chinese family is stopped? Isn't it rather common for people to carry guns because that is what the 2nd Amendment is all about? If carrying marijuana is a misdemeanor why make a big deal out of it? This looks so messed up.

Wonder how concerned American parents are that their sons and daughters are likely to be pushed into yet another foreign war in countries they can't find on a map? Some pressure from them might put NATO's plans in disorder. Aren't Americans sick of these neverending wars?

Better than the most outrageous soap opera.

Is Thailand really a Haven for criminals? I would have voted for Cambodia. Does Thailand have any agreement to share criminal databases or not?

When will people realize there are so many cameras now, it is hard to escape justice?

Yes well, you might enjoy this but I don't. https://news.mongabay.com/2022/10/thailand-bets-on-coal-despite-long-losing-streak-for-communities/ PS, agreed that natural gas is better than coal but coal produces so much carbon that the number of natural gas plants has to increase by a lot more. Pounds of CO2 emitted per million British thermal units (Btu) of energy for various fuels Coal (anthracite) 228.6 Coal (bituminous) 205.7 Natural gas 117.0 Source: eia.gov

The govt plans to add 4 more coal fired plants by 2034.... It has dumped its emissions reduction targets.

AI will be of help in countries with a falling birth rate as it can take on the jobs of people retiring. Seems there are always swings and roundabouts.