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So many people on here with such hatred. How easily people forget he was ousted by a military coup as was his sister and his daughter kicked out for a private conversation trying to de-escalate an incident a military officer caused by signing the Thai national anthem in Cambodia! (See the persecution?). I never liked Taksin but and it is a big but "The military do not take arms up against its population". The people voted for them (except his daughter, who was used to suppress a lawfully elected government that certain people did not want to be in government. Now let us not forget the gdp under Mr T was as high as 14% and life for expats was extreamly good.

Because she pleaded broke, no money! It's so wrong. If she is on benifit then the £2500 should be paid to him with the money being deducted each week/month from her payment. She should not get away with this for a meer £500!

Been with a few of those crazies in my time, just thinking they were Scottish tooooooo!!!

Why? He looks fine. 80 is the new 60.

I can assure you that what I comment I would say to your face, and if you new me or met me that is what you would find. Good or bad. I lived and worked in Thailand for probably over 15 years on and off. Diving Instructor on Kow Taow, Teacher in Bangkok. I have a house I built in the South of Thailand (I live and understand village life), which we now visit every year. 2002 was when I first visited Thailand. Lived through two bloodless coups. Footnote: I don't open my mouth unless I know what I'm talking about! I'm also a veteran with a very strong moral code.

Didn't a senior Thai military officer initially provoke by standing in the middle of the temple singing the Thai national anthem?

How come these master criminals always look as if they don't have a pot to peeeeee in?

People on here just can't help themselves! My question to the twisted: what have use done for the Thai soldiers on the border? I guess Nothing!!!

Oh dear what a pity! Wasn't a Thai MP calling for the same against Cambodia even promoting buying land mines for 10,000baht each from Cambodian soldiers? Not so nice when the other side does it!!!

Just had a little goole search for you and the price is a little cheaper than £17 but then again in matters a lot the whisky and if the beer is imported! Note: with inflation the price is so much cheaper now.

Wasn't a general a few years ago caught with all the budget in his personal account, for safe keeping and just a misunderstanding!!! And this is why so many generals are billionaires from very modest salaries!!!

Leaner pork is healthy! How long have you been in Thailand? Money is all that matters health is totally ignored as is health and safety. Another big mistake as America will just simply put Tariffs up higher. Don't mess with USA while D is incharge.

It's the bike that is insured and it is done through road tax (third party). Its Thailand so 12 year olds riding a motorcycle is the norm especially on school days. I never take my eyes off of my daughter who is 13. I take her wherever she wants to go, I do my utmost to keep my children safe (maybe to much).

Well if you shop for a girlfriend in Pattaya bars then this is what you get. They are damaged goods even if you believe "its my first night" or "I just work as cashier". There are plenty of good clean Thai women who make wonderful attentive girlfriends and great wives. Don't get involved with a drinker, smoker and especially gambler or drug taker.

So The Rice Pledging scandal saw the overthrow of an elected government and the PM being persecuted through the courts and then this! Obvious theft, scandal that is so obvious a blind person can see it on the other side of the world, yet no charges or investigation!!!