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Burma Bill

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  1. For reference from link to OP: The best country in the world goes to Switzerland while the list’s tail end is occupied by Iran. Notably, several Asian nations have secured impressive rankings, including Japan in 6th place, Singapore 16th, China 20th, and South Korea 21st. Among ............. the (ASEAN) countries, Malaysia secured 38th position, followed by Indonesia 41st, the Philippines 43rd, Vietnam 44th, Cambodia 64th, and Myanmar 80th. Well I'm blowed! Burma (Myanmar) doing better than Iran.
  2. Yes indeed. My landlord has a spare set of keys to my apartment. No problem for me should I ever be taken ill.
  3. how about evens for Russian?
  4. For reference May 2023:- Putting security at the forefront, Cambodian Interior Ministry and the Ministry of Public Security of China on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to increase bilateral cooperation to prevent cross-border crime, online fraud and illegal gambling. https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501283275/cambodia-china-sign-new-mou-to-prevent-cross-border-crimes/
  5. Yes indeed. Green Bus is based in Chiang Mai and operates routes in the North of Thailand, mainly in Lanna (not Isaan). The company has smart, modern, air-conditioned single deck coaches which serve many towns and cities from the main bus station (near the Super Highway). There are reasonably frequent services throughout the day to Chiang Rai, Maesai, Maesot, Phayao, Nan, Golden Triangle, Lamphun, Lampang, Chiang Saen and Chiang Khong (both the latter on the Mekong). Whatever destination you choose there will be some scenic mountain views. I was a Tourist Police Volunteer based in Chiang Rai and I often saw Green Bus at various bus stations during patrols. May I suggest a trip to Phayao from Chiang Mai which traverses 2 main mountain ranges (Doi Saket to Mae Khachan then Wang Nua to Phayao). This can be achieved as a day return tour, if you start early in Chiang Mai. However one night in Phayao would give you plenty of time to explore the lakeside with its long promenade. Plenty of bars, restaurants and hotels. (photo of Lake Phayao from mountain road descending to Phayao) Green Bus: https://www.greenbusthailand.com/website/en/services/bus/bus-route
  6. If you are passing, would you care to drop in some time!
  7. Yet again, description of clothing. Why? It is totally irrelevent in the circumstances of this sad killing.
  8. LOS - Lauding Over Singapore? NEVER!
  9. LOS - lauding over Singapore - NEVER!
  10. I extend my sympathy to the lad as I have experienced similar discomfort when boiling eggs in a hot spring. Where I lived in Lanna, there were several National Parks with hot springs and one of the attractions was boiling quail eggs in a small wicker basket. In my incident, hot water splashed onto my hand from a sudden eruption. It was extremely painful and I can appreciate the pain this young lad suffered. Get well soon.
  11. Something smelly going on at his police station!!
  12. Car inferno at Prachin Buri petrol station From the photo, hardly an inferno!
  13. I wonder if they have work permits or are they exempt, like visas for Chinese!
  14. Out of interest, I wonder how many of you have just had a quick glimpse of the palms of your hand!
  15. So, a reduction in bag carriers, shoe shine boys, car washers and gardeners for the senior officers??
  16. "Come in number 22, your time is up"!!
  17. Afterwards, I wonder if they washed their hands before having a drink?
  18. Interesting - ditching Boeing 737s in favour of AirBus 320s?
  19. Huge sums of money from the Chinese casinos, other on-line gambling interests, scamming call centres and human trafficking near the Thai border??? Mainland China not involved.
  20. Good news for once in AN, and the headline here in Cambodia (Saturday 2 September 2023): Hun Sen, president of the Supreme Privy Council of the King, expressed his sincere congratulation to former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was pardoned by the Thai king. https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501353351/former-pm-congratulates-thaksin-shinawatra-who-was-pardoned-by-the-thai-king/ To all the "anti Thaksin" brigade, and IMO, I hope he will remain under observation in hospital then be released on compassionate grounds and for good behaviour! No further comment from me.
  21. Breaking News on "The Nation" FB page here on my computer in Siem Reap: (from 8 years down to 1 year). Well done, Sir.
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