Liverpool Lou

No, I am not, in general.

Nonsense.

That's why they used the word "was", not "is".

That is a miserable suggestion bearing in mind that most legitimate Thai Massage (only) shops do not employ the masseuses so do not pay them salaries, they usually only get customer tips.

Here we go. Why is there at least one like you on almost every thread. Post your advice to the OP by all means but don't start slagging off other people's comments He hasn't "slagged off" anyone's comments, he expressed his opinion, that's all.

What are unnamed cards? He probably means that there is no account holders name on the debit card.

BBL cards are known for being picky/selective about which online traders their debit cards work with even if all the options are activated. For example, BBL will not authorise online card payments to Tops using my debit card but the same card can be used in the drivers card machine on delivery. It works for many other vendors here, and for international purchases. Queries to the bank always result in "it's already activated, don't know what the issue is, ask Tops". Queries to Tops result in "no issue with us, check with your bank".

It's because the IOs are in on the deal. Allegedly. Many schools offer two types of ED visa, one standard charge visa where classes are attended, the other in which (for an extra fee and a blind eye) attendance is not required except on those "special" days". Surprise visits would defeat the object of the IOs exercise.

With all due respect, if you care so little about your demise, why bother with the BS (as you put it) of having your ashes shipped back to the US when they can be disposed of here?

Good Q,having lived here for a few years now you notice these things ,twice now ,seen a rear half shaft on the road looks if wheel bearing has collapsed ,or crown wheel /pinion ,due to lack of oil has collapsed whoe lot falls out. Thai friend of mine has a car repair business he had in a Mitsubishi G Wagon owner had run it out of water cooked the engine had to replace the engine ,he said he is always replacing battery's ,owners never check water levels battery dry, plates twisted,replace only . Our neighbour has a Ford pickup known them for a few years now ,far as i know never been in to Ford for a full service ,no money ,and I would say the no money bit is a problem with a lot of car/pickup owners Thanks for confirming that you could not justify your assertion. The "example" of your neighbour doesn't count as it is nothing but speculation on your part. Replacing batteries that needed topping-up is not evidence of Thais not servicing vehicles in general, everyone has to replace batteries. One empty radiator is not indicative of "Thais not servicing their cars". And a couple of half shafts on the road. You're expecting it to be credible that you stop and forensically examine vehicle parts at the side of the road? Laughable. Your "examples" when compared with the approximately 10.5m vehicles on the roads here mean nothing. Have you ever been to any manufacturers service department and seen how busy they invariably are with people having their cars serviced? Ever seen how busy Cockpit and B-Quik centres are? Why do you think that your friend still has a repair business - it's because Thais need places to get their cars serviced and repaired!

Bit pedantic? Not at all pedantic, read michaellee's comment that I was responding to then maybe you'll understand my reply.

What assets? Can he afford a lawyer to draw up the POA?

Completely irrelevant and NOYB.

Where in Bangkok were these checkpoints and at what times?

I'm sorry but if, by now, you don't understand the point I'm trying to make I don't think anything I say can help you. I don't need your "help"!

Which is obvious and pointless. Also factual and relevant to your "argument".

Really? Have you had access to read the contract in English and in full? I don't need to see individual contracts, these types of specialised equipment acquisitions always come with whatever is needed to operate the equipment and maintain it and specialised training for the operators. Your contrary assumption that they do not re F-35s is ridiculous.

I didn't say that they are more professional/less corrupt, I said that they are not involved in each others' equipment purchases, which is factual.

"...the crime restriction is contrary to freedom of speech..." It's not law, it was a recommendation or direction for the police. It's not a "crime restriction" [sic], either.

So why the presumption that there was sound reasoning behind the attempted purchase of TWO (2) F-35 fighters when the Thai Armed Forces have on many occasions shown that sound reasoning is not necessarily what drives their decision making? "...why the presumption that there was sound reasoning..." Here's one, the RTAF was not involved in the acquisition of the RTN's aircraft carrier and the RTN brass are not involved in the RTAF's aircraft purchases.

Not at all, but those who make the claims are the ones who are obligated to provide the proof of their claims, not those who dispute the claims.

Not necessarily. ...but every contract such as this potential purchase does have those inclusions, obviously.

How do you know that?

Do you LL? No, but then I wasn't suggesting that I knew what would be supplied to the RTAF as the poster to whom I responded suggested did.

I'm glad that I'm being appreciated. Consider yourself honoured.