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It is only legal if THC content is below 0.2% I don’t think anyone can use that recreationally. This graphic from the Thai Government PR Dept.

Having something that can never change or be modified can be dangerous, i.e. Islam. What if the last charter change was that, unelected senators would be here forever.

It all depends whether your balcony is yours or common area. If it’s yours then you are responsible for anything that goes down it and causes a blockage. Whether through action, or inaction (ie not removing leaves). Think about it this way, let’s assume the balcony is yours and it’s blocked with cigarette butts, of course you’re responsible, now what’s the difference if it’s blocked with leaves because you never cleared them out every time they got there, it’s still your responsibility.

I have never mentioned Srettha Thavisin, the post said “sovereign government” which I amended to “sovereign but unelected”.

Still unelected.

This exact thing happened 15 years ago at my condo building in Pattaya. It was found that leaves had blocked the drain when it was cleared. The condo owner was found responsible for the costs because he could be reasonably expected to keep the drains on his balcony clear.

I agree it’s legal, but it is unelected

Amazing Thailand, where the populous overwhelmingly vote to get rid of the old guard like Anutin & Thammanat, only to have them reappear as Deputy PM and as minister.

What you say is true in what the law says can be sold and those clauses are silent on flower, however, the law also says it is a narcotic, and if it’s a narcotic, then it is illegal to take for recreational purposes, that is the law.

I was married once in the UK, didn’t end well. I am reminded of the definition of stupidity “Doing the same thing over & expecting a different result”. I have been single ever since, so I won’t ever be marrying again and paying sinsod.

I can see the government getting right on with that. They wouldn’t be in power if it wasn’t for the current charter, and unelected senators that it brought.

Ruined girls as you describe don’t warrant sinsod. It’s only stupid westerners who pay it. A girl working in a bar would be considered ruined, but maybe her parents don’t know that she works in the bar, she probably told them she works in a restaurant and I can see an issue then. You are right, I do prefer the Thai system of grooms paying for the wedding. My 2 daughters are privately educated and go to university, I told the eldest one’s boyfriend that I wanted 10M baht sinsod, I was joking and surprised a few months later when he said it might take a few years of him saving up. My daughter that it was funny and put him straight. Her sinsod is agreed at 1M baht and the married couple will be given it after the wedding, but that won’t be happening any time soon.

We will have to agree to disagree, It was only through the support of an unelected body that they were able to create a government

As a father of 2 Thai adopted daughters, I have researched this greatly, the groom and his family pay for the wedding expenses in Thai culture.

So what the PM is saying he may apply the law as it currently stands and turning a blind-eye may end. Recreational use is illegal. Marijuana can only be used for medicinal purposes and dispensaries have to check your prescription, which you can probably get very easily. That is the law currently, although it is ignored.

Not true. “Sin Sod”, or Thai dowry, is supposed to be given by the groom to the bride’s family so as to be repaid for the loss of their daughter. This assures the Sin Sod family that the groom is financially able to support and care for their daughter and is expected in the Thai culture. Thai dowry, ‘Sin Sod’ is a long upheld tradition in Thailand and is considered completely likely and very common. The Thai dowry is extremely symbolic, although treated lightly by Westerners. It is important for a Thai family to have an interest in financial security, and it is expected from the groom to prove such a thing before marriage for his family. As a Thai man, you are generally expected to move into, as well as maintain, the in-laws family home. This includes any business or financial problem, as well as taking care of any relatives. This provides a support system and overall closeness in a Thai family. In the case of inheritance, the family’s home and any land are normally passed on to the children who are female, meaning the husband of a daughter would be expected to maintain these benefits. That amount of Thai dowry depends on the social status of the bride’s family as well as her education level and is at oftentimes disagreed upon by Westerners, if not refused altogether. On average, a Thai wife can be worth about 100,000 Baht at least. However, if the bride is “spoiled or ruined” (Mia Maiy), no Thai dowry will be required, as well as if she comes along with her children of a former marriage. To negotiate Sin Sod, the groom is to approach the Thai parents with Tong Mun, literally translating into “gold engagement” which is 24-karat jewelry for the bride, similar to an engagement ring, but anything with value. “Sin,” meaning riches, and “Sod,” the act of holding on to something, is the dowry itself. During a ceremony, the bride will receive this “Tong Mun” at her family’s own home. This ceremony is referred to in Thailand as “Phitee Mun,” in which accepting family members will attend. Once this occurs you will become an official couple. When you become a couple you will be called Koo Mun, meaning, “joined couple.” Another part of the Thai tradition is an engagement ceremony. At the end of this ceremony, each attendant will tie a string around the bride and the groom’s hand, further showing their acceptance and giving their blessings. This is called “Bai Sri Soon Kwan” which comes before the Koo Mun, the actual wedding. The Koo Mun will occur several weeks after the Bai Sri Son Kwan and also after the dowry is received, although unimportant toward the actual wedding registration. This is because, legally, dowry in Thailand is not mandatory; it is simply a common tradition amongst the Thai families. A law firm may be trusted in helping you process and translate your marriage registration and may be able to provide you with guidance with regards to the Thai dowry system. https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand/dowry-in-thailand Additionally, the groom and his family are expected to pay for the wedding expenses (contrary to Western tradition).

Not in Thailand, you don’t know much about the customs here do you. Try again!

I would settle for a “MUTE” button

I can’t remember, I think you can google it, I only went once and had an enormous breakfast, inexpensive and bought a few frozen pies etc too. I wouldn’t of found it without Google Maps. website is sausageking1 as I recall.

Sausage King

Correct me if I am wrong, but didn’t the populace vote to get rid of Anutin & Thammanat? same sh!t, different day

I wish there was an “OFF” button for you.

You couldn’t make this up. Talk about the lunatics, running the asylum!

No, it’s about 420km at 90 Km/Hr, I don’t know at 120-130Km/Hr I don’t cruise that fast. EV’s perform much better than ICE cars in traffic jams, no engine running wasting fuel.

I tell you what would be a pain in the ass, if I met you whilst charging and I had to talk to you for the whole 20-30 minutes, it will take to charge my car.