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I have often told my Thai wife that the difference between Thailand and Viet Nam is that Viet Nam doesn't claim to be a democracy. Before any posters think I'm way off, look closely how both countries control their media, newspaper outlets, foreign relations with China and Russia, the wealth distribution, the out of control corruption at every level of society. The similarities are endless. Lastly, Thailand has the royal family and hiso in control, in Viet Nam is the powerful Communist Politburo with an exclusive 200k party membership and all the benefits for its family and friends. Sound familiar??

if they ever reach that lofty and outrageous goal, the tourism sector will account for 90% of the GDP!!

whatever you say boss. I was giving you various sources on the topic. up to you to decipher however you chose.

‘Moving Backward’: In Xi’s China, Some See an Era of Total Control - The New York Times (nytimes.com) China: Totalitarianism’s Long Shadow | Journal of Democracy How China Is on the Verge of Totalitarianism 2.0 | National Security College (anu.edu.au) Opinion | China isn’t just ‘authoritarian’ any more. It’s scarier. - The Washington Post

Thai women. No. 1 export hands down.

they truly have no shame!

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Instead of doing their job as law enforcement officers which requires commitment and effort on a daily or weekly basis, these clowns only do it on holidays for show. TIT

As long as it's in the high 30s when I'm there, I won't complain

I'm arriving in June, I hope the dollar gets 40 baht!!!

They'll all be on inactive duty whatever the hell that means in LOS

Thai justice system reminds us over and over again, Thailand is truly a banana republic

Without the dyed toupee, you almost didn't recognize Tony

Iceland is in the Top 10? With a population of just over 380k, I imagine everyone has partner up with everyone! Finland and Norway aren't too far off either!

the list should actually say Thailand's Billionaires of Chinese descent.

Looks he was a willing participant to test out the effectiveness of the whip.😂

Or Cambodia and the Philippines

Are we surprised?? This arrest is more about Thailand as a refuge or bastion for foreign criminals than anything else.

As Thai people say, " Ai Kwai!!"

"Married in 2023 to his 47-year-old wife from Isaan, after four years of online courtship" I stop reading right there and then. 😂😂😂

I've noticed the tight, fitted police uniforms after a few visits to Thailand. My Thai wife said it's because most Thai men are very vain and want to look good so they have their uniforms tailored made.

Welcome to Southeast Asia. They take cock fighting seriously!

"Bangkok police officers demonstrated integrity" 🤣

All that you stated is probably why the Philippines isn't high on most tourist's list. I would wager to say that half of those visiting the P.I. are overseas Filipinos, Filipinos wives and their foreign husbands, and mongers. Discover the Top 10 Most Visited Countries in Asia 2023 (planetasia.org)

makes you wondered this dote became a millionaire in the first place!