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detection equipment to expensive and time consuming to check all containers.

nothing!

A long, long way to go, but hopefully a good start if they are serious and devote resources to maintain a comprehensive and secure database 

2 weeks ago waiting to board ferry in Donsak, saw several pickups loaded with Coconuts waiting to go on the ferry to Samui?

We don't need any here!

coconuts are 2-3 baht now here on Samui. 1 baht for the owner of the the "tree" not much left to pay the petrol bill.

Agreed, But, No one talks so how do you "get to know each other" Cell phones are here no one needs to Talk, you just "Listen Now"

When is the last time you sat down and had a conservation "in person" with an employee or even a family member?

We use to here in Thailand, company sponsored at a local restaurant, employee recognition, new company goals (15  minutes Max) than socializing and imbibing the rest of the evening, Good Times.

The last time we did this was 2006, why everyone was to "busy" to attend.

Tried again on several occasions but same thing "To Busy" I purposely Did NOT make the attendance mandatory, what good would it do to force cooperation and friend ship!

Prior to 2006 we had a very large work force in Bangkok we needed more workers so we hired many Thai's from "other regions" of Thailand.

Let the integration and segregation begin, yes even the Thai's were predigest, we soon had a segregated work force. Luckily I had a Thai as a Personal Manager he was able to straighten things out after a while, but the divisions still remained. After (up to than) over 16 years I saw a side of Thailand I never knew existed, yes they acted like most other countries do!

So prejudice and segregation is endemic here in Thailand as it is everywhere!

under the treaty, both countries need the same requirement if not required in the U.S. should not be required in Thailand as stated in the treaty.

There is also no requirement in the U.S. for a "treaty" company to show a profit.

So a "Thai American Amity Treaty" managing director still needs a work permit it is not in keeping with the treaty as no such document, requirement is required by "Treaty" holders  (Thai) doing business in the U.S. under the treaty! Same 90 day reporting, not required in The U.S..

Another example of citizens help in others in a crisis. 

Maybe there is hope after all!

It's about time, to bad sanctions don't work they will be back to their old and proven ways in no time!

Does the word "Consistency" have a meaning in the Thai language.

It appears to be a term that escapes most agencies here on the Kingdom.

I don't mind the rules as long as everyone is playing by the same rules.

I go back to the same restaurant or shop because I know what to expect and it is the same all of the time, good not always , but "I know what to expect".

How do I get a copy of this publication? Is it , does it follow the law?

translation in Burmese, Lao, Cambodian, Vietnamese and English would be needed to be effective in dealing with migrant workers. So I won't hold my breath for that but a /the Thai version would be nice, my staff will translate the Thai to English.

We have capable migrants around to do the translation in their languages and have proof readers to back check the translation, will take a while but well worth it.

So where and when is this "Interpreter Handbook" available?

This when the lack of Cardiologists is severe here in Thailand especially in the public hospital sector.

The waiting list is almost 6 months long to get Cardio treatment here at the public hospital, especially in the south of Thailand, lack of doctors and equipment.?

Get real!

There are far mo important issues facing LOS than "Watching Porn"

14 hours ago, wwest5829 said:

As one who did not vote for either flawed US Presidential major party nominees, I agree with you. A bit of a dilemma with me. I want to believe in a participatory democracy but ...(whoa, a shiver just ran down my spine). I am holding my breath awaiting the November US election. If the American citizens do not turn out en masse and elect progressive candidates I will have to resign myself that my country is lost and that it will not have any hope to recover in the time I have left in this life. As has been observed, the problem with democracy is counting heads, not what is in those heads. I do understand the justified frustration/anger of the working middle class (not limited to the US) but they are reacting with gut emotions, not reason....

And who would that be?

The new Devils (island) Continent. Mans inhumanity to Man will never stop!

A rush to start, same as all projects, never completed or tested before put in operation. Than completion and testing forgotten about. Projects forced open even though not completed is the norm here. I foresee a complete failure of the transportation system in the very near future! 

Go to your branch they will set it u for you. yes you do need your passport!

"Every" country has a patrol car at the road  block, check point with a computer that can check anything on line, facial recognition, passport or ID number. In fact in most countries every patrol car is equipped with these basic NCIS computers. Have been for years, they even work when the vehicle is moving, but they do keep a record of what is requested and usually want answers to why quires were made and the disposition of the request.