Smokey and the Bandit

Why does it seem London is the epicenter for all these demonstrations? Similar thing with the Palestine/Gaza protests.

Neither side clearly needs the other more—it’s a stalemate. The U.S. faces higher prices and supply chain chaos without China, while China risks job losses and economic contraction without U.S. market access. China’s trade diversification and political resilience give it an edge in enduring pain, but the U.S.’s consumer market is a bigger stick than China’s export reliance.

I though 'hotels' took a copy of the 'guests' ID card for this very eventuality?

More good news!!

When leaving at BKK airport thru the auto gates, you do not receive a stamp, so one can assume that if they had auto gates for foreigners entering it would be the same, no stamp. Problem is when you need to do your 90 day report many people rely on the passport entry stamp. Of course no other countries have 90 day reports?

Absolutely agree with you, although the Thai authorities might look on it a little differently!

Maybe, just maybe you are overestimating the intelligence and or ability of the customs/police officials?

You just beat me too it..good one!!

The 24,000 figure has been called misleading by BBC Verify and others because only 26% (6,339) were enforced returns. The majority being voluntary, with many leaving without direct government action, undermines the narrative of robust enforcement. The establishment narrative celebrates the 24,000 returns as a win for Labor’s border security strategy, but this glosses over critical flaws. The reliance on voluntary returns, many of which occur without government intervention, inflates the figures and masks the ongoing influx of small boat arrivals. The £3 billion hotel cost, unchanged despite high-profile returns, underscores a systemic failure to address the asylum backlog or shift to cheaper accommodation. Labor’s centrist approach—balancing enforcement with international cooperation—lacks the bold, visible action needed to counter Reform UK’s populist appeal. Starmer’s government risks losing more ground to Farage if it can’t deliver tangible reductions in migration and associated costs before the next election.

Well immigration for a start. Labor promised to end hotel use but has seen a net increase in hotels (from 213 to 220 by January 2025). Efforts to reduce costs include clearing the backlog and increasing dispersal accommodation, but costs remain high High spending on asylum hotels (£3 billion annually) fuels voter discontent, especially among working-class and Brexit-supporting communities who see it as a misuse of taxpayer money while domestic issues like the cost-of-living crisis persist. This perception strengthens anti-immigration parties like Reform UK, contributing to Labor’s declining support Labors decision to reduce the, cut, the winter fuel payment for pensioners has been highly controversial Labor’s budget, criticized for raising taxes and increasing borrowing costs, has been blamed for economic slowdown, higher inflation, and business closures. The International Monetary Fund’s warning about Labor’s policies pushing UK inflation to the highest in the G7 has fueled perceptions of economic mismanagement. Starmer’s campaign promises, such as no tax rises, were perceived as broken when taxes increased post-election. This has eroded trust, with voters feeling misled about Labor’s economic plans.

Love the sarcasm...good one!!

Well one hing is for certain, he CANNOT be any worse than what the UK has now for P.M!!

Yes, about time!!

There are only 'Liberal' Judges and 'Conservative' Judges!!

I have stayed in 5 stars in many countries, also a 7 star in Dubai, whats your point?