The simple fact that they have failed to address these issues before they started talking about same sex marriages, proves that the current Thai government doesn't have any structured approach to reform. Superficial whimsy governance.
Pretty bad work, they present hotels listed on "Girl friendly hotels" sites as being brothels.. Now, that underage girls may be available in a few places might be true, but I have never seen one in the last 15 years. The part about bribery is interesting though.
Spot on IMHO, and one could expect that there is a similar concern about a population of underfunded, underinsured geezers. This is very likely to become clearer once the Non-O reform is revealed leter this year.
Actually, readind @stat's posts I am wondering whether we could, with RD as it stands, get taxed on all overseas income, with the remitted portion becoming deductible. TRT (This Remains Thailand) after all.
You don't get it. This ridiculous hand out wouldn't worry me if it was entirely financed though a half point of VAT. Let's say it would be just half idiotic.
a) Get a qualified electrician from your area. You'll probably end up with a moonlighting PEA technician.
b) After 10 years I am still looking for a qualified plumber, I am 90% into DIY now.
Thais, are single skill workers.
Yes, it was October 1979, and we stayed at the Lucky Hotel in Suk. Soi 26. It is still there, recently renovated, and they have kept some of their short time rooms. Great team of "consultants" on our way to the Northern Hills..
You probably oversimplify the prostitution issue. But what should be illegal is to pay someone 300 Baht a day. Even twice that amount wouldn't reach the subsistence level.
So maybe I'll dare one "stupid" question: why is it that more pedophile are getting caught back home, mostly in Europe for the abject crimes they have committed in Thailand. I am sure you gonna have one more sooo smart answer to that. Anyhow, end of discussion as far as I am concerned.