Purdey

It is sad that the government is not in the least embarrassed. A huge loss of face.

I remember surveys where the Thais said they didn't want foreigners to own land. Londoners have expressed similar thoughts about Russian and Saudi billionaires. Obviously the economic situation today remains dire so we can say "nice try, boys". Surely one house per retired expat or permanent resident at market rates would not be too much to ask?

It seems a bit late to change the leopard's spots now. More arrests and imprisonment of corrupt police would make the public feel there is action more than PR. I am sure the public was impressed by the police attempt recently to give free plastic bags to cover suspects heads. And their kind assistance to serve the young Red Bull chap in his time of need. This is all the PR the RTP seems to need these days.

A pity we don't know the type of business. Looks like education doesn't play a role. Money is good but Thais without education aren't looking for a career. This sounds like "just another job" and the market is awash with vacancies. There are educated Thais in my company who resign, but a year or two later they apply again as they realize this is a better company than the one they went to. People really don't think of a job as a career. Thais who go to visit the family and don't return is a common occurrence. I remember when some Thai football players were sent to the UK to train with a major club. After a year, they were begging to go home: "I miss my mother." (Literally what they said) "I cannot eat the food here." "It is too cold." In other words, Thais will give up a well-paid job for the comforts of home. Try looking for experience at the interview stage. Try not to hire people who worked a year here and six months there. Interview more that 5-6 people. I have found that the third interviewee was the best but persevered in order to avoid missing someone better.

Governments that have good business advisors realize that when the going gets tough the regulations are withdrawn to be in line with or easier than competitors. The military led government imagines richer tourists want to jump hurdles. Clearly they don't. The tourism industry would like tourists of all financial shapes and sizes of course and don't expect only billionaires. Time for a shakeup in thinking by those at the top.

It is unfortunate that scientists release data before it is ready for human use. The Israelis regularly announce they have the cure for cancer but then go quiet. A lot of comments here seem to imply that scientists who study DNA are also trying to find the cure for Covid. A different field. While I eagerly wait for Thai scientists to discover or develop something of value to mankind, the "fountain of youth" sounds too much like a non-essential and superficial discovery. I was hoping to see a cure for Alzheimer's, diabetes or even HIV, rather than increase the global population with more smug faces.

Thailand has poor relations with all its neighbours but not one of them is afraid of an engineless submarine. ????

Absolutely agree. Also, the small point that Thais do not have a pension and need kids to care for them in old age. Hopefully their kids live long enought to help pay back their love.

It seems quite common outside major cities for kids to borrow dad's motorbike from a young age. Some are given them to go to school as we would give a bicycle. The parents will not blame themselves for their child's death and won't learn anything. Even a military coup won't be tough on drivers.

Well done her. One would hope for more science breakthroughs by Thai scientists but understandably there is a shortage of scientific technology here, forcing many to go to Europe and America. Maybe the media could focus now and then on Thai scientists who have been acknowledged by the global science community. There must be some scientists doing research here for goodness sake.

I suspect the commissions have already been paid so it is difficult to backtrack now. Diesel engines for subs can be bought secondhand I guess so that’s one way. Who on earth is the potential enemy a sub can protect against is beyond me. Could be Laos.????

Not a physician so I don’t want to guess. I will go again to Rutnin to check it out though.

I had my cataracts taken out several years ago at Rutnin Eye Hospital in Asoke Montri road in Bangkok. Since a child I was short sighted. My eyes became cloudy and Rutnin operated. It was pretty straightforward and didn't take long. They only did one eye first to ensure there are no complications. The second one two weeks later. For the first time, I was able to read and drive without glasses. Now my left eye is becoming cloudy so I will go back and see if they can operate again. A general practitioner told me 3 is the maximum number of operations. The last time it cost 50,000 baht per eye but I have company health insurance so not a problem.

Apparently, it isn't only spread by homosexuals. According to the CDC website, Monkeypox can spread from person-to-person through: direct contact with the infectious rash, scabs, or body fluids - respiratory secretions during prolonged, face-to-face contact, or during intimate physical contact, such as kissing, cuddling, or sex - touching items (such as clothing or linens) that previously touched the infectious rash or body fluids - pregnant people can spread the virus to their fetus through the placenta. Seems to be anyone can pass it on.

Such a pity. Parents should not have their children die before them.

Throughout the pandemic people ate and drank. Not sure what is different.

This says a lot. You aren’t the only one who doesn’t care about others. The reason I have a collage of antivaxxers who died of Covid is because there are always foolish people who will insist they know better than scientists.

They all died unfortunately. Every one of them said the vaccine is fake and the masks don't work. Go figure, Professor.

Too many fake virologists here accusing doctors of fearmongering. Many other people said the same thing.

You must be an American. Most Brits recognize sarcasm. Note: apologies if you are not American. A rule of thumb being Americans don't get sarcasm or irony.

Not sure why drugs that help old geezers get it up are illegal. The cops would be doing a public service letting women feel their husbands aren't totally useless.

Having been on government (as an advisor) and private committees 500 to 1,000 Baht has been acceptable as an attendance amount, but only when I actually attended. As a person who loves his country and has sacrificed his time to help raise the quality of government to where it is today, the PM should decline the fees and tell the committes his salary as PM and the terrific results attained by the People (tm) is sufficient reward in this life.

Maybe the irony of many comments falls on deaf ears. Saving people's lives versus cheap holidays in Spain. Not long ago it was saving lives versus alcohol binges. Pay pilots more versus "Sorry kids, we can't afford the high ticket prices." Clearly it will take time to get things running at the same prices as before. But calls to raise wages and keep prices down don't make sense. If you live in Thailand, why not explore it for a change?

Hard to feel much when he was so determined to go.

It is true that traveling provides anecdotes rather than deeper understanding, although hitchhiking in the USA in the late 70s was an eye opener. 18-20 year olds asking me at 21 to buy the beer that in the UK was our god-given right. Flying back with a bunch of Brit students and American families, the pilot caused a stir when he announced that rubber had been found on the runway after we took off so it might be a rough landing. I will never forget the Americans weeping and wailing and praying out loud while the Brits chanted, even louder, "We're all going to die, we're all going to die!" Good times.