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Just a quickie for those who use the term 'democratically elected'. Helooo? A slight matter of vote buying??!!! Democratically elected? I don't think so.

Never a dull moment!

Why not post on some English newspaper websites? They're the one's who need to be informed. Anyway, a bad day for Thaksin is a good day for Thailand. Just the thought that he may be in sunny London for Winter!!! Enjoy.

Please forgive me if I'm repeating anyone but just skim read most posts. We've heard most of it before, indeed it's a popular topic in our staff room. Thai's view degrees differently from us; it's more of a case of 'have's' and 'have not's' ie if you don't have a degree you're NOT viewed as being educated in any way whatsoever. For Thai's without degrees the job market isn't too exciting. In UK you can 'make it' without a degree so many farang come here without one, not realising the attitudes. And we've all seen many degree holders fail miserably in the classroom as teachers.

But I think we have to stop comparing Thailand in such a direct way to, for example, UK or USA. It just leads to frustration. These countries are soooo different. If it's beyond my control I try my best not to stress about it, this helps a lot in LOS. As ever, a law is introduced here, it filters it's way down to the 'street' ie reality, and it stretches and bends to fit the situation. This I'm sure will happen with the 'teachers licence' idea. Time will tell. In the meantime I'm enjoying a very lengthy fully paid summer holiday, sure there are lots of crappy jobs here but there are some really nice ones as well!

I believe there are plans later this year to raise that to 30,000 baht.

"believe"..."plans"...mmm, interesting. Best to 'believe' something when it's actually come to pass, especially in this case.

Hi, I'll try to keep this simple... I went to KL in January to get a business visa, with all docs, WP etc. They only gave me a 90 day single entry and assured me that I could extend it in BKK for a 1 year multiple entry. I have a business here. Can I just go to Immigration in BKK and fill in the appropriate form or were they just fobbing me off in KL? Thanks in advance.

I saw some tv footage of Thaksin in London yesterday, walking along in the rain, had to laugh!

I haven't read the replies on this topic. I just wanted to express my joy that Thaksin has been officially banned from politics for 5 years. Who knows, maybe one day he will have to explain his actions regarding his time in power, but for now, this is good enough.

I'm happy too for the Democrats and I feel that they are the future of Thailand.

I am however, a little disappointed with the world media, especially the BBC, who gave the impression that this is a step further away from Democracy and seem to take Thaksins side, only briefly mentioning that Thaksin was accused of misuse of power, and don't really report details of what he is accused of. The BBC should be better informed, maybe their BKK correspondant should prepare a more balanced story, maybe even daring to say that the coup was the last ditch attempt of free men to save Thailand from an evil dictator!

Anyway, before I digress too much, may I urge any TRT supporters to examine the reasoning behind the verdict, to accept that this is a fair and just verdict and to swallow their pride for they were fooled by a very clever and greedy man!

For the time being at least, good prevails!

Hi, can anyone let me know the telephone number for 'Jacks Golf' (or any other recommended visa run companies), as I lost their number since my last wonderous trip to the exclusive Poi Pet border! Thanks.