Burma Bill

Interesting, perhaps this is why some farmers in Cambodia are now illegally growing to try exporting to Thailand (without success). April 16 2023: I have never seen media reports like this until now. This is the second recent big bust. "2 foreigners have been arrested after over 10,000 marijuana plants were discovered at a farm in in Mondulkiri Province...............During the bust, police seized and burnt 10,671 marijuana plants weighing 1205 kg............Police also destroyed large amounts of growing paraphernalia" https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501274181/in-pictures-foreigners-arrested-in-massive-marijuana-farm-bust/

I totally agree but Thailand with its Covid-19 paranoia, it will go on and on and on - Thailand the hub of Covid-19??? For reference here in Cambodia (16 April 2023): Today’s official daily new COVID case total (diagnosed by PCR test) was 0........The Kingdom recorded 0 new community and 0 new imported cases of the new variant........There are now 1 active COVID cases (diagnosed by PCR test) in The Kingdom. https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501274210/no-change-in-cambodia-covid-total-5/

The number of Russians visiting Thailand may soon be curtailed - at last!! For reference 14 April 2023: Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new law that cracks down on draft dodging.................Lawmakers rushed the legislation through both houses of parliament this week..................new law makes it very difficult for Russians to avoid being drafted or conscripted..............system will now be supplanted by electronic notifications...........And with the new law, draftees are immediately banned from leaving the country. https://www.npr.org/2023/04/13/1169464889/russia-military-draft-ukraine-war

Oh really!! If they do, I will

Creating a monopoly for Bangkok Airways and Thai Smile????

The last straw???

Life jackets provided???

Does this apply to the RTP and the military with their water cannons???

The Burmese Military (Tatmadaw) is, IMO, ranked amongst the world's worst genocidal terrorist organizations and its leader General Min Aung Hlaing should be a subject of an Internationl arrest warrant like Poo-tin!

Poor lass, she was only trying to keep abreast of the times!!

Oh really! A 787-800 Dreamliner has 250 seats (Google)

Maybe the man had a throat infection and went for medication to stop his coughing?

This is a rare combination - for reference Google: Less than 2% of the population have B negative blood. B negative red blood cells can be given to both B and AB patients. B negative patients can only receive blood from other B negative donors or from type O negative donors (who are the universal donors).

Amazing - not even small tree branches as a warning!!!

For reference from today's Khmer media (10 April 2023):- Interestingly Cambodia was not included so I assume the country does not contribute to Thailand's air pollution. Thailand on Friday called for efforts to create constructive and concrete approaches to tackle the region’s transboundary haze problem. This came as Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha hosted an online trilateral meeting Friday with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Myanmar Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501270363/thailand-seeks-regional-cooperation-to-tackle-haze-problem/

With respect, a matter of choice. I personally like them with their distinct flavour. Very popular here in Siem Reap with packets rapidly disappearing off supermarket shelves as soon as re-stocking occurs. I usually purchase 4 Family sized packs at a time.

For reference and one example only: YAMATOKU ROASTED SLICED SEAWEED 30G

My apologies, I did not see the small faint print at the top of the page.

With respect, no. Tak Province is in Lanna.

With respect, not strictly true. Before the latest coup with its trade sanctions, oil, gas, gemstones and wood (teak in particular) were exported to the West. Norway's Telenor company played a major role in telecommunicatios but pulled out in 2018 when the latest junta made unacceptable demands. Telenor owned DTAC in Thailand and is now involved with TRUE in the recent merger.

Ya Ba and gambling???

Well done Mister Chuwit - keep at it!! For reference here in Cambodia (7th April 2023) where the growing, sale and use of marijuana is illegal:- ..................a massive haul of over 1,200 marijuana plants. Anti-Drug and Criminal Forces in cooperation with the Treng Administrative Police Force of Rattanak Mondul District Police Inspectorate cracked down on the illegal marijuana plantation and arrested a suspect. https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501269870/green-day-1200-marijuana-plants-seized-by-police/

With respect, certainly not during my 5 years in Khon Kaen Province. All my ex-pat friends and myself had money and were not skint. As for farm girls, the ex-pats either had wives/girlfriends who they had met in Pattaya - bar girls! No sadness during my time, much entertainment and enjoyment.

Ideal for me - I lived in Phu Wiang (about 45 km from Khon Kaen) after moving across from Lanna. Personal choice and very enjoyable scenery, especially around Ubonrat with its extensive lake (reservoir), dam and other attractions There is a lakeside resort named "Pattaya 2" but not for beach bum pundits with their favourite bar stool! For me, Khon Kaen was great for shopping and being a Tourist Police Volunteer based in the city. Photo - Pattaya 2 (will be packed for Songkran):-