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Menus should include item names in Thai — it helps people learning the language, and it’s only natural for Thai people to expect menus in their own language in their own country

Khmer Rouge will never change

A solution for a lower rate of exchange

I guess you are preferring the miltary rule

Even duty-free shops in French airports are more expensive (without VAT) than regular shops in town (with VAT). I never buy perfume or alcohol at duty-free shops

Much safer than France and Europe !

No, in French, the word "placet" comes from the Latin placet, meaning "it pleases" or "may it please." And indeed, it directly ties in with the expression "please the king"—a classic expression of deference in petitions addressed to the sovereign. Which makes perfect sense here. "Plazet" comes from latin too. The French borrowed it from latin as the German did.

In old French it means "Writing addressed to a king, to a minister to be granted a grace, a favor, a petition..." From the latin verb "placere" (to please)

I didn't know Khmer Rouge wasn't tranlated in English. In France, some critics sometimes refer to green political parties as "Green Khmers" ("Khmer verts"), a controversial nickname comparing them to the Khmer Rouge due to their perceived authoritarianism. Haha

🛕 1. Origin of the Conflict: The Preah Vihear Temple The Preah Vihear Temple was built in the 11th century by the Khmer people, ancestors of modern Cambodians. It is located on top of a cliff in the Dângrêk mountain range, which forms the natural border between Cambodia and Thailand. The conflict is not mainly about the temple itself, but about a 4.6 km² area surrounding it. --- 🇰🇭 Cambodia’s Position: In 1962, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that the Preah Vihear Temple belongs to Cambodia, based on a French colonial-era map (1907). Cambodia argues that Thailand tacitly accepted that map for decades. Cambodia also contends that the 1962 ruling implies sovereignty over the adjacent area as well. --- 🇹🇭 Thailand’s Position: Thailand accepts that the temple itself belongs to Cambodia (in accordance with the ICJ ruling). However, it disputes Cambodia’s claim over the surrounding area, arguing that the map used by the ICJ is not legally binding for defining the border. Thailand maintains that the border should follow the watershed line, which would place part of the disputed land on the Thai side. --- 🔥 Military and Political Tensions Armed clashes occurred in 2008, 2009, and 2011, resulting in casualties on both sides. These tensions are often fueled by domestic nationalist sentiments, especially during times of political crisis in either country. In 2013, the ICJ issued a clarification of its 1962 judgment, confirming that Cambodia has sovereignty over the promontory where the temple stands. --- 📌 In Summary Cambodia bases its claim on the ICJ ruling and the historical French map. Thailand accepts the loss of the temple but disputes the adjacent territory, referring to geographical principles. The dispute is a complex mix of international law, colonial history, regional geopolitics, and national pride.

Maybe did they use his fingerprint ?

Thai prison is much better and he would stay there much longer than in France

Thanks, Where did you find this piece of information?

Why an idiot ?

Normally, Songkran in Bangkok takes place from April 13 to 15. This year, however, it started on Saturday, April 12. Are the dates for Songkran 2026 already known? I’ve been in Bangkok several times during Songkran, and I’d like to avoid it next year. Thanks!