Burma Bill

Yes, I'm glad I left Thailand to continue retirement in Siem Reap.

Selling electricity to the Burmese Junta with payments from Burma using "dirty" money??

Yes indeed. It is unimaginable the depths of depravity some perverts will sink to. When I was employed as a Forensic Scientist in the UK Police Service, along with colleagues, I attended the tragic murder of a young baby who was "spiked" on a metal fence.

Yes they do. Only Cambodian/Khmer people get free entry ALSO foreigners/ex-pats who have lived permanently in the country for at least 2 YEARS. As a UK ex-pat I get a free annual pass (renewable) to visit the Angkor Archaeological Park whenever I so desire, courtesy of the Royal Cambodian Government. Entrance fees can be found on this website: https://www.siemreap.net/guides/angkor/hours-admission/ I live in Siem Reap and arrived 3 years ago, having lived in retirement in Thailand for 20 years. Siem Reap has improved with many infrastructure modernisation projects. Roads have been widened, traffic lights, people crossings, dedicated cycle ways (especially towards Angkor Wat itself), parks, riverside promenades and gardens improved. Currently Siem Reap is extremely busy with many tourists as I witnessed this afternoon whilst shopping. The popular street food stalls were being set up alongside the river prior to the roads becoming "traffic free" as with Pub Street with many new bars and restaurants. Fortunately the days of ghetto blasting music are long gone as have the mobile kerbside cocktail bars. On one of my "free" trips, I visited the renovated Neak Pean Temple on an island linked by a new causeway (2 photos). The first picture shows the extent of the UNESCO Angkor Archaeological Park with Angkor Wat to the south. The one full day small circuit can be very exhausting in hot and humid weather. Wear strong shoes, a hat/cap and have plenty of drinking water.

Now selling BBQ chicken???

Maybe having difficulty in getting people to understand him???

Thanks, brought back memories of Kan Air flights I made between Khon Kaen and Chiang Mai several years ago. A hot meal (spag bol) was included on the ATR plane. I remember very comforable seats and fantastic views from the plane as it flew at a much lower altitude than the jets. Thai Air Asia now fly the route. Kan Air ATR 72–500, Khon Kaen Airport, (December 2014)

What would be ideal is to re-introduce regular flights between Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son - just 35 minutes over the mountains by turbo-prop! So, to fly from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son, one will have to fly south to BKK then back north to MHS? Alternatively one could drive or take the train from CM to Lampang then board a flight to MHS? For those not familiar with this mountainous region in Lanna, by road would take: Northern Loop route 1095 from CM to MHS (via Pai) - 235 kms (5 hours) Southern Loop route 108 from CM to MHS (via Mae Sariang) - 380 kms (8 hours)

From Mae Hong Son to Pai Route 1095 is a very scenic drive and an experience!

Just a thought;- How about civil unrest throughout Thailand and not just Bangkok? If there were properly organised covert guerilla actions at military bases throughout Thailand to disrupt their infrastructure, then the military would not have "soldier power" to concentrate on Bangkok. Moderators please remove if considered inflammatory. Thanks.

Thanks, my thought as well. A pot head stoned out of his mind?

Now the muck raking begins, probably back to his childhood days, to find any incriminating evidence! Sadly I hope not, and I wonder how many of those military Senators have dubious backgrounds. Set up a committee to investigate them!! Any at fault, eject them from the Senate.

I eat a regular dose of blood, nor crocodile but pig's - as black pudding with my breakfast!!

The marine equivalent of an electricty pole???

Maybe the new Government will hopefully eliminate the bureaucratic paperwork and financial burdens when applying for a visa - make the system hassle-free like in neighbouring Cambodia!! (no 90 day reports here)

When I retired to live in Thailand, Lanna was my first choice and I had a wooden house built in the mountains overlooking Phayao which is situated alongside a large lake (Kwan Phayao). It has a long promenade with palm trees, flower beds, many bars, restaurants and hotels. Fantastic scenery across the lake to the distant mountains. Very popular with Thai tourists and foreigners on organised coach trips who stop for lunch on their way to Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle. Highway Number 1 by-passes to the east.

To see whether you are coming or going???

Yes indeed, along with the Deputy PM Suthep. Both were exonerated. Interesting to note - is Abhisit also a Britsh citizen?? From Wikipedia: Abhisit Vejjajiva is a Thai politician who was the prime minister of Thailand from 2008 to 2011. He was the leader of the Democrat Party from 2005 until he resigned following the party's weak performance in the 2019 election. Wikipedia Born: August 3, 1964 (age 58 years), Wallsend, United Kingdom Party: Democrat Party Education: University of Oxford, Eton College, Nuffield College, Ramkhamhaeng John's College University,

Yes indeed, to drown their sorrows!!

With respect, do not forget to pack the Imodium - just in case!

Interesting comment. Along with being found just with a towel and several beer bottles at the scene, may I suggest a "gang bang" party?

Of course they do, then they will vote "en masse" for Anutin as PM!! What a dreadful thought.

Pack him off permanently to an "offshore" island where he can wallow in his stashed fortune!

For reference (today's International media): MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat said he would seek to build a six-party coalition including Pheu Thai..............................Pita said he had called Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai's lead candidate to be prime minister, to congratulate her on her campaign and invite her to join the coalition. https://uk.yahoo.com/news/thai-opposition-claims-victory-voters-055821504.html

Burning off the cable covering (plastic/rubber) to get at the scrap metal - copper in particular??