StayinThailand2much

Yes, all around the world it's being done. Only in Thailand they cannot coordinate the systems, as it's all about fiefdoms and get-rich-quick schemes... Never for commuters' benefit.

Gotta love this kind of journalism... Are there 'German national residences' in Pattaya? And why did they confiscate his motorcycle after finding narcotics 'in his body'? Makes you wonder how often these journalists use Google Translate to write their articles...

Politician of the year cause he is an elected MP? Didn't achieve more...

They were out of cash, with their trillion baht already spent...

Whatever it is, I want some!

Thanks. I was already wondering, whether tourists had stopped coming, after they had just reported 14.9 million or so just a few days ago...

Funny, this was my guess right away too; that the girl was in fact Khmer and knew the guy...

Short answer: weak(er) US$, long answer: it's complicated...

Yes, sure. But what will they (this generation, not just a few students) do for it?

They are a tiny minority. I very much doubt that they could even encourage 150,000 people (or approx. 1% of people who voted for just Move Forward) to "rise and fight". And even such a number of demonstrators (if they could get 150,000 at a time) would easily be dealt with by the military...

True. Also, some Russian tourists don't speak English. So, where are the Thai staff at nail salons, etc., who are fluent in Russian (or English, or any other foreign language) and can cater to these market segments? Same applies to tour guides, hotel and restaurant staff, taxi drivers, sales staff, etc., etc. More lost income for Thailand, but never mind, or to quote staff at Central that cost their employer business, as they couldn't communicate with Singaporean customers, but where asked why they couldn't speak English, answering: "No need..." - If I visit a bank, and the only staff there that understands and speaks English is the security guard from Myanmar, I know that they are not prepared for all the tourists.

You'd think that Move Forward is not a one-man show. Typically, if their candidate for PM is disqualified for whatever reason, there should be an alternative candidate (elected by the party). That's how it would play out in most democratic countries...

Easy... Pheu Thai takes over, later Thaksin does, early 2000s all over again...

Maybe the Russians could speak better English. Another example, went to Tops (which does have foreign customers), asked staff #1 where I can find mashed potatoes, answer: "No English" and she just walked away... I asked staff #2. Puzzled face. She asked staff #3, who suggested to me potato chips... (Both didn't understand any English either.) - My point is that business done by knowledgable and English-speaking staff is better than no tourism income, and tourists returning home telling everyone: "Gee, we couldn't even find a good salon and nail service in Thailand. Let's try Bali or ****** instead next time..."

I bet, but maybe (some) Thai customers do. Not sure what they buy, but maybe the other products are just 'leftovers' from the last delivery.

One reason might be higher producer prices that shop management thinks may deter (most) customers from buying such goods.

That happens when entertainment venues are forced to close early, and the night-loving Thai youngsters are bored in the wee hours...

I personally don't use them, but I noticed staff shortages in other industries, particularly after the pandemic.

I'm sure they could communicate more with their customers than just: "Hello you...", and "How much you give me?" I bet Thais could do this kind of work at a lower price, provided that there are enough these days willing to do it at all.

So, that's the best they've got? Then they probably deserve whatever government they get next.

Nice! That will distract the masses from what's going on in politics for a while - bread rice and circuses lottery gimmicks...

Not the smartest cookie in the jar, amassing 5 million baht debt for a stranger.

Hot money from China...

The real criminals will be living under a false identity here, we all know brown envelopes can help smooth the passage. A few weeks ago it was the Chinese who bought the Police out to set up illegal gambling in Thailand. Exactly. Criminals will always find ways, or have the money to stay nonetheless. But some of the bonafide retirees may decide that Thailand isn't worth the hassle anymore.

About the same; for some things much more, but for others less.