hidbehindthesofa

According to UK Government, over 20% of people in England are living in poverty. (Despite the number of state benefits, NHS, social housing, etc). In some areas, one third of children are said to be living in poverty. Perhaps the UK Government should send some delegates to Thailand to compare the criteria used to define poverty.

But is there a tally between the number of individual ballot papers issued to electors; the number of ballot papers deposited in ballot boxes; and the aggregate of votes cast for candidates ? Those numbers should all be equal. That is the single most important issue.

I have had the same. I have been into branch and have spoken on phone to HQ. I was initially told my ATM limit had been increased to 50,000 per day. Bank then phoned me to say the increase was only temporary and would revert to 20,000 in 28 days and that I would have to phone every 28 days for an increase that would then take up to three days to implement. Ironically the screen on the ATM still states the machine can pay out up to 30,000 per transaction.

It seems that the death toll has been reduced to the level of what Thailand considers ''normal'' - ie some 40 deaths a day. As such, the ''seven dangerous days'' can no longer be considered ''dangerous'' . . . Self-congratulation all round.

Lets go a step further and replace all of humanity with robots . . .

The background of the pic appears to show flower gardens and a lake. Is this setting within the prison grounds ? It looks much more like a family day out to me . . .

Amongst many Thais, it is now a status symbol to be fat. It shows (a) you have lots of money to buy lots of food and (b) you don't have to work hard at manual labour . . .

So, presumably, must be dominoes, tiddly winks, draughts, etc. - along with blackjack, bridge, rummy, etc. We can look forward to Thailand hosting the next Olympic Games

If you know you have such a severe allergy to prawns - why would you risk ordering squid ? ? ?

You seem to be the one who is blind to your own hostility and aggression. Take a few moments to review what you have written. If ordering food causes you so many issues - just simply don't do it. That way you score an instant victory over those who fall to provide the level of service you require.

Yes - but are those who are obese going to volunteer to be weighed ? (Or are those with a 15kg carry on bag going to place it on the scales voluntarily ?).

Most Thai people seem to believe that Thailand has always been Thailand and Thai people have always existed. Any descendance or evolution from monkeys, gorillas, orangutangs or any other species or any transition from other races or countries is hotly denied.

Blimey - what sort of threat are you living under or what sort of items are you protecting if you need bullet proof glass in your home ?

I am sure the facebook police will investigate this matter . . .

Why do you need something like an electronically adjustable seat ? It is a great novelty for the seat to go up and down and backwards and forwards ''on its own'' - but in the real world and on a day-to-day basis, how many times are you going to need to adjust the seat once you have got it into the right position for yourself ? We are all fixated with the looks of a car - but when you are driving it you cannot see what it looks like on the outside. You spend many more hours looking at the dashboard than looking at the radiator grill or the 18'' alloys . (Purely for ride comfort I would rather have 15'' wheels with 5'' of rubber than 18'' wheels with 2'' of rubber). Whilst you have mentioned seats - are you looking at leather or fabric ? I have also found leather to be harder and less comfortable than fabric. And of course the leather is freezing cold in the (English) winter and rather hot if the car is parked in the sun in the summer - and would be more so in Thailand. Good luck with your search.