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It has, in an update in AN: The hotel in question, the InterContinental Khao Yai Resort, responded via a Facebook post addressing the situation. The Manager involved has been suspended.

The railway track shown in the photo is definitely not High Speed Standard, must be narrow gauge for constructor's use. Pity the diesel locomotive had no display as shown below. The photo could then have been titled "Thomas & Friends".

Normally - yes! but being Thailand it still looks to be in "fair" condition and will be rebuilt and sold on to an unsuspecting customer (one of the reasons to be very wary when buying a secondhand vehicle in Thailand). For starters, I have seen a bent chassis being pulled back into reasonable shape with chains and pulleys!

A very tragic and sad post, seeing the young lad up-front on the motorbike not knowing he was being driven to his death. It brought tears to my eyes. His murder ranks among the worst I ever experienced as a UK forensic scientist. RIP young lad in that heavenly kindergarten.

Maybe a few more exploding batteries and serious fires will destroy the Chinese EV industry! In China, 640 EVs caught fire in the first quarter of 2022, up 32 percent. https://www.wapcar.my/news/in-china-640-evs-caught-fire-in-the-first-quarter-of-2022-up-32-percent-45371

Some interesting posts about local monks not getting treatment. Where I lived in Khon Kaen Province, the local Government Hospital's Diabetic Clinic (which I attended) also treated many monks who used to sit waiting to see the doctor. In fact there was a small row of seperate seats just for monks. like myself, they were prescribed the appropriate medication.

Yes indeed, exactly what I thought! From OP the value of the Rolls Royce is quoted as 32 million baht.

Out of interest, are there any female traffic officers in Thailand like they have in North Korea??

Of primary importance for me, an ensuite bathroom with a "walk under" shower. Not a bath or shower unit above a bath. Why? Several years ago whilst on holiday in Chiang Mai, I slipped in the bath whilst using an overhead shower unit, the hotel had no slip mats. I crashed down onto the bath edge, breaking 3 ribs and puncturing my right lung, resulting in 2 weeks hospitalisation in Chiang Mai (4 days in ICU). At my age now, getting into and out of a bath is extremely difficult. Here in Cambodia where I now live, my apartment has 2 ensuite bathrooms both with "walk under" showers - great!

A very sad story. RIP Tula.

Quite correct, thanks. Den Chai will become a junction with existing metre gauge lines to Chiang Mai and new ones to Chiang Rai and Chiang Khong. Work is already under construction, including what will be Thailand's longest railway tunnel. The 6.2 kilometre long tunnel is part of the Den Chai to Chiang Khong railway that is now being built to connect Thailand with Laos. Of particular interest for tourists is that this new line will also have a railway station on the outskirts of Chiang Rai city. If the double track line is finished on time, it is expected to open for service in 2028. https://www.thaitrainguide.com/2023/03/06/excavation-of-thailands-longest-railway-tunnel-has-begun/

I lived in the Chiang Mai area for 14 years and I never witnessed a large fire within the city. However, during the hot and dry season, fires did occur in the forests on the mountains surrounding the city, but never extending into the city. More of a problem were the floods during the wet season when the Ping River overflowed causing riverside flooding.

Surely it is the Thai humans that take tourists for a ride?

Criticise who ever you like, I was born in a true democratic country and I shall do the same. CASE CLOSED.

It was the way I interpreted your post - my apologies. By the way, I am grown up with 34 years in Police Service before retirement.

So, why can't this young police officer be gay? There must be many other gay RTP officers throughout Thailand, as in many other countries. It is the ability to perform their police duties that is important without sexuality being involved. For reference (UK) The National LGBT+ Police Network represents the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans staff associations across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands, both within the police service and in partner agencies such as the National Crime Agency, Civil Nuclear Constabulary and Ministry of Defence. Our aim is to support the officers and staff throughout their careers by creating working environments where they can thrive and feel able to be their true selves at work. https://www.joiningthepolice.co.uk/supporting-diversity/support-organisations/national-lgbt-police-network

Yes indeed - thanks! This is a King Cobra:

Interesting, perhaps an olive branch would be more appropriate!!

Send them to nice homes in Vietnam?

from the photo, looks like a "pool" party!

Knock, knock.Who’s there? Nobel.Nobel who?Nobel … that’s why I knocked! Apologies Moderators - I hope I haven't started something.

A problem the Administrators need to get their teeth into!!

Interesting first photograph - looks like Christmas has arrived early at DMK!!!

So, young Mister Pee-Shooter!

I am not surprised when it comes to Domestic Tourism: (Google) On July 3, the Bank of Thailand announced the country's household debt had reached 16 trillion baht ($455 billion) in the first quarter of 2023, or 90.6% of the kingdom's gross domestic product, a further deterioration from the 87% recorded in the fourth quarter of 2022.Jul 9, 2023