Burma Bill

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand’s inaugural seaplane terminal

Air bridge to Arrivals Hall??

Well I'm blowed - a real "headbanger"!

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The deviant concealed his identity

I wonder if his name was "J ARTHUR????? (UK cockney slang)

With the greatest respect, the fire appears to be clearing the area of some of those dreadful overhead wires!

4 hours ago, mfd101 said:

So one person's problem or misdoing (whether true or not) may be considered to be grounds for abolishing a whole political party ...

 

Grow up, Thailand! Move forward!

Interesting comment "Move forward". This may not be so if Pita is eventually found guilty and his party is abolished, just like Thanathorn and his Future Forward party. Maybe a glimmer of hope if Bhumjaithai, the pro-military, pro-Monarchy, pro-establisment and anti true democracay party is abolished. 

3 hours ago, Grusa said:

For once, it actually might be the neighbours at fault:-

An interesting distribution, however here in Siem Reap where I live, at 1pm on 20 January 2024 it is a lovely refreshing day with sunshine and clear blue skies with no haze/smoke pollution.

6 hours ago, Muhendis said:

What will happen after the 90 days is up and Sretha and his government have still not complied?

Nothing methinks.

 It will be intereting to see after 90 days if the PM and his Government are summoned to the Chiang Mai's Administrative Court and found "guilty" for non-compliance. Will this pave the way for Anutin to become PM?

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Madam Bow Three Districts,"

So she must pull all the strings in her loan sharking!

4 hours ago, webfact said:

where many townships have reportedly been seized by armed ethnic rebels.

 

Not quite sure why these refugees are fleeing such townships, which are homes for the ethnic rebels. They are fighting the Terrorist Burmese Military (Tatmadaw) for freedom and democracy for their people. Are these Burmese refugees pro Junta supporters seeking the protection of the Thai Military? 

2 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

There, fixed it for you.

 

 

And pigs might fly!!

I have flown with Thai Air Asia for several years now on International and Domestic routes. IMO an excellent budget airline and no complaints from me. When I lived in Thailand, Khon Kaen airport was the nearest for me and I always booked "Fly Thru" tickets to destinations in ASEAN - so convenient at that time as Air Asia was the only airline at KKC providing Immigration facilities in the International Departure lounge. I have never experienced cancelations, missed connecting flights, baggage problems, delays etc. Now living in Cambodia, I still use Thai Air Asia's "fly Thru" from Siem Reap to destinations in Thailand via DMK. Currently there are 3 flights to Bangkok DMK and 1 flight to Kuala Lumpur.  For me, so convenient to reserve and pay for flights on my home computer via Air Asia's website - never had a problem. I then print my confirmed booking and flight itinerary which I present when checking in. None of this app lark! Thank you Air Asia - you are my first choice  

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand is considering hosting discussions with the leader of Myanmar and ethnic minority factions to resolve the country’s crisis.

 

For reference, January 10 2024:

A temporary Chinese brokered peace deal for trade reasons between China and Burma.

To continue to plunder Burmese natural resources??

Three powerful anti-junta groups – Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), Arakan Army and Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) – that launched an offensive against the military last October agreed to a temporary ceasefire in areas on the border with China on Thursday night, but there will be no halt in operations in other parts of Myanmar.................. The truce was finalised in talks held at Kunming during January 10-11 between the groups ..... and representatives of Myanmar’s State Administration Council (SAC). This was the third round of China-brokered dialogue since December and another truce last month collapsed within days. The temporary ceasefire will be limited to Myanmar’s Shan state bordering China and will have no impact in other areas such as Rakhine state and Sagaing region, which are located close to the border with India and have witnessed intense fighting in recent weeks..................were primarily focused on resumption of border trade and protection of Chinese nationals and investments in infrastructure projects.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/china-brokers-truce-in-northern-myanmar-no-let-up-in-fighting-in-other-areas-101705076569178.html

7 hours ago, webfact said:

discuss the matter further with Navy Chief Adm Adung Phan-iam upon his return from abroad today.

 

 

Been visiting China by any means??

17 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

Sounds ideal...other than the diabetes.

And, I have always wondered if life could be as good for me outside Thailand in a place such as Cambodia.

And, I assume that you are able to speak to the locals in their language.

 

No, I cannot speak Khmer, other than "hello" and "thank you". But not really a problem as many of the younger generation of Khmers can speak some English and they are eager to try out on you.   

22 hours ago, Celsius said:

How much cash do you have in your account

Sufficient to provide a comfortable living without any worries, unless I become seriously ill then I can draw on funds from the UK. Reason - I'm an insulin dependent Type 2 diabetic. I have 3 UK pensions for the rest of my life which are paid monthly into my bank account. I have no dependents, living alone, and these monthly pensions provide for a "worry free' and ideal life here in Cambodia. None of this cash in bank lark! I can access and use my cash whenever I like.

6 hours ago, webfact said:

They were surprised to find the skull

Alas, poor Yorick! (Hamlet)

3 hours ago, Highlandman said:

 

Well you should change your name to Cambodia Bill as you're clearly not Burma Bill. You were Thailand Bill before.

With respect, I have no intention of changing my name. I have never used Thailand Bill, as you suggest. I chose Burma Bill some years ago because where I lived near Chiang Rai/Phayao in Lanna, I went on regular monthly shopping trips across the border to Tachilek in Burma. I use Burma in protest at the Junta who renamed the country Myanmar. I also made several visits to Burma (Rangoon, Mandalay, Bagan and Hsipaw-Shan State) during the short period of democracy. A wonderful country with welcoming people. I have no intention to change to Cambodia Bill.

5 hours ago, stat said:

 

Another amazing post

 

Ahem cambodia taxes your worldwide income way higher then Thailand...

 

NB: I am talking of course of the legal obligation to pay taxes not if you chose to go rogue etc.

 Oh really! I have lived in Cambodia for almost 4 years and I have not been asked to pay 1 Riel in taxes on my 3 UK pensions credited to a Cambodian bank. Tax is paid at source in the UK.

On 9/18/2023 at 10:22 AM, Isaan sailor said:

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Thailand to expats—please leave.

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