Burma Bill

For reference, Cambodia, with strong links to Russia, did vote in favor of condemning Russia (earlier media report quoted "likely to") https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501167530/cambodia-likely-to-reaffirm-stance-against-russia-at-un/

Does his Department offer Masters Degrees in how to scam money from public funds?????

The welcome for him?????

Yes, most ATMs from Cambodian banks issue US dollars or the local currency Riels. My account only allows me to withdraw $.

With respect, before moving to Cambodia, I made many crossings from Thailand and I was never charged an inflationary price for a visa. Always the official 30$ in cash (there is usually an ATM in the vicinity). For reference:- Complete an application form, present with your passport, a passport sized photo and cash for the fee for a Visa on Arrival which is US$30 for a tourist visa and US$35 for business visas. You must pay in US dollars in cash.

Is that Vladimir Lenin in the center of the photo???

With respect, doesn't this also apply to those who keep voting in serving/retired military Generals??

As a retired UK police forensic scientist, IMO the team's behavior was disgraceful. The first most important action is the preservation of the scene with only authorized investigating and support officers entering the cordoned off area (to prevent contamination). But this is Thailand and the Koh Tao murder scene comes to mind with, IMO, the wrongful prosecution of the two Burmese lads.

For reference, here in Cambodia, the Government is offering all resident foreigners a free single entry pass to visit the Angkor Wat Archaeological Park to help boost local associated tourism. The foreigners, in employment or retired, must have resided in the Royal Kingdom for 2 complete years. The free pass is worth 37$ (39 GBP, 1400 Baht).

For reference (Google):- Equipping, possession, carrying, use, purchase, sale, trading, loan, transfer, rental, production, fabrication, repair, transportation, transit, import, export and stockpiling of weapons, explosives and ammunition of all its aspects by the civilian population are prohibited in the Kingdom of Cambodia. I have lived here approaching 3 years and have never read about gun atrocities like those in Thailand.

Yes indeed, just what I was going to quote. Often recruits are family members so no such background security/risk checks made - "keep the money within the family"!

If (or when) completed a new focal point for the sex tourists??????

A brief encounter????

A brief encounter???

With pitchforks??? Surely one police officer with a Taser would have been sufficient!!

Some really sad and horrific press photos - "Safe and Trusted Thailand" Prayut?????? Sincere condolences to the families. RIP the victims, especially the youngsters who will hopefully find peace in Paradise

Interesting article as I experienced a similar situation, but many years ago. I also received a UK Inland Revenue (HM Treasury) cheque for a tax overpayment (250 GBP). At that time, I had a Bangkok Bank account in Phayao where (in those days) my UK pension cheques (Civil Service and Local Government) were cashed and credited to my account. Normally cheques took up to 3 weeks to be cleared but as I was a regular customer my "Government" cheques were "cashed" on the spot at that day's exchange rate without the wait. So, the HM Treasury cheque was treated the same as the others. Personal cheques were subject to the clearing process. Maybe worth asking your Bangkok Bank Customer Service Manager if the same arrangement can be offered to you. Fortunately my CSM was Malaysian and not Thai. I cannot remember if there were any bank charges, but if there were then minimal.

For marijuana, sex tourism and boozing??????

Oh really!!

Is that a garbage truck he is riding in, by any chance???

Hua Hin to get high speed train by 2032 10 years before start of operation? It took 7 years to complete what was regarded in its day as the UK's first "high speed railway" between Liverpool and Manchester (1823 - 1830)!!! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opening_of_the_Liverpool_and_Manchester_Railway#:~:text=Within ten years%2C 1%2C775 miles,10%2C000 km) were in place.

During my 20 years of living in retirement in Thailand, and a known hater of Bangkok, I lived among other ex-pat country bumpkins up North in Lanna - that should give you clue!