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And where does thaksin sit in this picture and what official role(s) does he occupy and what official authority does he have?

Where's the news channels (in English)? How to change the default language for the system to English?

Mess around in the kiddies playpen with several folks quoting different drink numbers, bar fines etc., tips, etc., what do you expect? And don't expect that a lawyer will take your case, they don't want any involvement in such carry ons, and don't discard that there could be violence if you persist.

"...it is the airline that keeps your passport..." How does that work? After check-in is completed the passsport is immediately handed back to the passenger who needs the passsport to get through outbound immigration. And needs it again at the departure gate. When / at what stage in the process, does the airline take/hold the passport?

It would have been very useful and common sense if Thaiger had added full substantiated information about who can legally hold anybody's passport.

He's the guy who did 8 years in jail in Australia, found guilty, then demanded a retrial and then Australian review confirmed him on drug smuggling charges. Then back in Thailand he used his bully boy tactics to quickly work his way up the ladder in a Thai political party who went into a coalition with other parties to form a gov't. His party demanded a ministerial position and he was appointed a minister. His 8 years in jail was made public, the then Thai PM (Pradut) dismissed the jail time as not revelant because it was outside of Thailand. Case closed.

Sure, she's been appointed with a purpose by people in power and no doubt with a monetary sharing plan. And there's no doubt those in power who orchestrated her appointment have no real interest in her real quaifications.

Including a thorough check of the qualifications and experience of the new Education Minister.

She should support her higher level boss and eat McDonalds fare.

'she is new' ..... is there are information about her qualifications and past experience in a management role for national education, e.g. education methodologies (pedagogy), curriculum development, classroom management and more...

A twist of this is receiving very poor quality manufacturer products which appear to be OK quality and appear to be of well acceptable quality. I ordred a walker with wheels, when it arrived the quality was dreadful, poor quality welding, walker was lop sided and the the double wheels on one leg jams contnuously rendering the walker unuseable. Seller has not replied to 3 messages. Another one; receiving wrong size items. Twice I have ordered 5XL underwear, and twice I received 3XL.

"I would certainly hope so, he's a bloody lorry driver." I don't really understand this comment.

Apparently they send the proof of life form every 2 years after the pensioners 80th birthday.

I guess until they learn otherwise they assume you (me, etc.), are alive. But not returning the Proof of Life document would also be an indicaton that the person is no longer alive, I guess. Yes various Australian government agencies, private / commercial investment companies and banks do also send out 'Proof of Life' documents. Some agencies start automatically sending the form when the person has their 80th birthday and then every 2 years.

First i've heard of it.