Pique Dard

On 12/14/2023 at 2:07 AM, webfact said:

The crux of Thailand’s gun problem lies not primarily in the laws on the books, but in the underground currents that circulate these illegal weapons.

...nonetheless, even legal weapons are lethal

45 minutes ago, webfact said:

Its distinctive feature is a pattern of blue or purple rings that glow when threatened, set against a white or green body.

...... in principle, fish are not eaten alive, so is an octopus in a restaurant, and therefore a dead octopus, able to change color?

58 minutes ago, webfact said:

He clarified that the actual PM2.5 dust concentration is measured at 40 micrograms per cubic meter, which contradicts early reports spread by certain media outlets that the concentration is as high as 160 micrograms, which suggested a severe negative health effect.

...sorry, i don't understand  deputy manote's clarification...maybe because i'm not a politician

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Region 4 Police successfully intercepted a drug trafficking gang in the province of Mukdahan on Sunday, December 10th, seizing over 600,000 methamphetamine pills.

...why nothing is said about the bundle of banknotes clearly visible on the table? i'd gladly pocket the dough  if i'm the only one noticing it

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Srettha encouraged those people to never fear dark influence associated with loan sharks and to contact and truthfully inform the authorities including police of it.

 

...if it were a match, it would end in a draw as loan sharks dont'fear the authorities including police, indeed!

11 minutes ago, webfact said:

Tragedy struck when a 44 year old mechanic, known for his drinking habits,

...drinking alcohol in moderation will save you a lot of trouble and, above all, an early death.

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Other precautions include using separate utensils for raw and cooked pork, and not consuming raw pork with alcohol.

... it won't help very much even for people like me who don't eat meat, because that bloddy disease, i'm told, is contagious.

2 hours ago, webfact said:

attacked by an unidentified Thai male in front of an unnamed market on Pattaya Second Road

...an unidentified thai male + an unnamed market on pattaya second road.....

i don't know if the thai police think like me, but in my opinion, even sherlock holmes would have great difficulty finding the culprit. 

8 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

and one particular movie, have all helped reduce the number of Chinese arrivals since the middle of the year. 

...which movie? can't you can't say more than that?

7 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

If it is found that there is corruption or actions that may lead to corruption, there will be strict action.”

 

...did you say "strict action"? ...without wishing to make fun of thailand, a country I adore, you'll need a whole army of agents to fight corruption, if it ever appears to exist in that sector...

5 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

discharging Covid-infected hospital patients to care homes would be “clinically appropriate” to protect the NHS from collapse.

...diseases, like fashion, change fast! it's no longer hype to be infected by covid. so please, go home and get treated there!.

7 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The man, who was causing a commotion and brandishing an axe, was taken into custody without incident.

...if this gentleman were homeless, this would be a good way to avoid spending the night out.

10 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

It wants to make a statement outside it, at the electoral expense of Pheu Thai the next time the country goes to the polls.

 

..nothing unusual, in fact! that's what an opposition party does

23 hours ago, webfact said:

The patient’s relatives had obscured information

...this article has obscured information as well

2 hours ago, webfact said:

She earnestly implored the thief to show compassion and return the valuable items.

...i'd be really surprised if the thief heard her prayers

7 minutes ago, webfact said:

Almost all the cash was missing,

... it would have been better to deposit that fatty sum of money at the bank, for  even if bankers are also thieves, but they wouldn't have robbed you of all 100,000 baht! 

49 minutes ago, webfact said:

The post highlighted the disturbing behavior of the individual who, armed with either sticks or metal pieces

..fortunately, the individual didn't think of taking a gun.

30 minutes ago, webfact said:

While this extension could boost tourism and generate additional revenue

...use the "additional revenue" to protect childhood! those  "foreign children selling flowers" need money to eat, in fact to survive.

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Following each theft, he would make a swift escape on his motorcycle, leaving residents feeling vulnerable and unsafe.

i'd feel vulnerable and unsafe even if that thieving centenarian ran away on foot after committing his theft.

3 hours ago, webfact said:

He then randomly started a row with a foreign customer blaming the foreigner for having more privilege.

......if privilege means paying more for certain goods than locals, proving that you have hundreds of thousands of baht in your bank account and having to fill out several administrative forms in order to stay in thailand, i don't agree with the use of the word privilege.

7 minutes ago, webfact said:

The police have pledged to facilitate a taxi service or even offer a ride in a police vehicle to help prevent intoxicated tourists from taking to the wheel.

...but  locals  get intoxicated as well, what about them?