Burma Bill

Yes indeed. The destruction of dental records and fingerprints. However these days there is DNA for identification purposes.

I think I will keep to just one Cornetto!

Well done someone! RIP elderly lady.

Any North Koreans living in Thailand? North Korea-backed hackers stole $1.7bn (£1.4bn) of crypto in 2022,.................................The loot also made up 44% of the $3.8bn stolen in crypto hacks last year........................................the biggest year ever for crypto hacking.........................is turning to crypto theft to fund its nuclear arsenal. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-64494094

I'm sure the authorities could have coughed up another 15,000 baht to have made a total of a quarter of a million baht - sounds much more rewarding for such a tragedy.

Yes indeed. As a UK Citizen with a National Insurance Number (NIN) and "qualifying years", your nearest Social Security Office to where you land should assist you. Should you arrive at LHR, and as posted elsewhere, there is a Social Security office within the airport. I wish you good luck and a stress free time back in the UK.

Yes indeed - the same case. This time 4 of those allegedly involved, now face trial in a Malaysian Court. Previous defendents, including the General, were tried in a Thai Court.

A disgraceful statement. These are not "pesky kids" but people of voting age who will be angry (and quite rightly so) if their democratic vote is not recognised by the "dinosaur" anti-democracy establishment.

I checked this the other day and the coroner's formal review hearing is due on the 6th July 2023 (next month). Professor Catherine Mason, senior coroner for Leicester City and South Leicestershire, said: "A cause of death has been provided. The cause of death is provisional until the formal hearing. Leicestershire Police said last week his death was not believed to be suspicious. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-64732942

There was an awards ceremony in Bangkok for many of the foreign rescuers - reference: King Vajiralongkorn has conferred various honors on 187 people in connection with the rescue, 113 of them foreigners including Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk, who were involved in the effort, according to the Royal Gazette in March. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-thailand-accident-cave-australia-idUSKCN1RV0RC Several of the foreign rescuers are imortalised in a large mural which is on permanent display in the museum at the Tham Luang site. (my photo)

Yes indeed. When I visited Hsipaw in Shan State, I was amazed to see a large mosque with many muslims walking the streets along with other Burmese people. Photo - the Mosque in Hsipaw:

All three heroes - RIP.

Being a UK citizen, the British Government advise "essential travel" only.

Evidently yes. I researched the possibilty a few days ago and Air Asia offer Fly-Thru fares from Siem Reap (where I live) to Rangoon and Mandalay, via DMK. Only nationals from these countries can get a tourist visa on entry: Australia China Germany India Italy Russia Spain Switzerland Tourists from all other countries must apply for an E-visa in advance and believe me, there are many requirements! https://visaguide.world/visa-on-arrival/myanmar/

with respect and for reference, the Burmese Tatmadaw are fighting the Karenni Army (both military). Photo of the Karenni Army which is the armed wing of the Karenni National Progressive Party (Wikipedia)

Yes indeed. Reference from July 2017:- A Thai general was among 62 people convicted by a court on Wednesday of various charges, including murder, torture, rape, money laundering and human trafficking. Lieutenant General Manas Kongpan received 27 years for human trafficking and other offenses. The 103 defendants, all of whom pleaded not guilty, included Thai police officials, businessmen, bureaucrats and Myanmar nationals. Thai officials initiated the case in 2015 after the discovery of more than 30 bodies at an abandoned human trafficking camp in the southern Songkhla province close to the Thai-Malaysian border. https://www.dw.com/en/army-general-among-thais-convicted-in-rohingya-mass-graves-case/a-39746882

which "prick" researched this rubbish??

They must be joking - a traffic congested, highly polluted "concrete jungle IMO.

Regarded as scandalous - IMO never!! The dinosaurial Bangkok establishment might think so. This was not regarded as scandalous when King Charles 111 (UK) met the people

Congratulations Bangkok Airways. At the same awards ceremony at the Paris Airshow, another Regional airline received top accolade for the Best Low Cost Airline - AIR ASIA. World’s Best Low-Cost Airlines 2023 Capital A CEO, Tony Fernandes said: “We are immensely proud and grateful for this meaningful award given to us by the Skytrax organisers, voters, and the incredible supporters of AirAsia Full lists on https://www.worldairlineawards.com/worlds-best-low-cost-airlines-2023/

When he is drunk as a skunk??

With repect, only if you are staying in a Chinese owned hotel. Check hotel ownership before booking - I did! Nowadays when visiting Thailand I still use those Thai family owned establishments.

When I lived in Northern Thailand, I planted many teak saplings on land I purchased opposite the house. This was done for the next generation, children at the time of planting.

Brilliant - at least there is no fowl language!

How can forcefully selling flowers be regarded as begging?