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What the hell is going on with the Jimmy Hill chin???
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These are not international schools...these are language schools that have the word 'international' in their business name.
You think NIST, Pattana, BIS, Bangkok Prep etc use Africans as language teachers.....lol International schools do not employ language teachers. They employ teachers, not someone with a TEFL / CELTA and a degree from the university of life.
Shonky journalism
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So at no point in the 100km did the taxi driver look i the rear view mirror.
I am assuming the the Japanese man wasn't a midget.
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International schools my arse.
Any international school worth its salt would never employ an unqualified person on a tourist visa. All international schools are externally accredited - Cfbt, BSO, etc and part of that very through and detailed accreditation process is a detailed examination of all parts of the schools inner workings.
I am sure this must be a poor translation as they are talking about language schools that have the word 'international' in their business name.
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Interesting one this - sure the abolition of conscription would be a great thing for Thailand..but the real meat to this story is the removal of Army barracks from Bangkok. The Thai army effectively booted out of Bangers...that makes future coups much more difficult as moving man power would be more visible, and gives people the opportunity in terms of time to organise and resist. No wonder the army is lashing out.
However I credit the good commander Piyapog with this absolute classic: "[One should not] propose unrealistic policies or merely seek votes to enter the parliament,”
Of course my good man. You should never seek votes to get into parliament..that's just not how it done is it? Guns are far more effective and efficient.
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This guy is bogus.
If his job was to root out foreign gangs he would not make his identity known - especially to help a taxi driver.
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1 hour ago, Jeremia Juxtaposed said:
I was in there for 3 weeks in '97 I think it was. So many things I could say but won't... I guess the worst thing was the prison guard that called out detainees' names that were due to be released. My nickname became "England" and every other day he would yell out "England!" so I picked up my shoes ( with hidden boiled eggs in) then make Then he'd say "England's Prime Minister is Tony Blair" or "England's captain is David Beckham" before bursting into laughter and making me walk back to my 3 allocated floor tiles... A truly <deleted> awful place ...
Should have told him actually Tony Blair is Britain's PM not englands
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49 minutes ago, robblok said:
If that is how politics play out how can people then say there is much PTP /Democrat support when in reality the voters just do as the local powerbrokers say (switching sides whenever it is asked of them) ? Then its like people don't care who is in power as long as the local powerbrokers benefit. That in turn would show the reason why there is not much resistance against the junta.. they keep the powerbrokers happy so nobody protests besides a few die hard supporters of political parties.
But if it works like that (not saying that it does not) why popular policies.. I mean if the powerbrokers hold the power and tell their people how to vote.. extra persuasion is not needed ? I am confused... maybe its a little of both.
When you look back over the past 15-20 years there has been very little to choose between the policies of the major parties. Of course there was all the political mud slinging and name calling to spice things up a bit. But with the exception of Taksins first campaign, there was very little to choose between the parties in terms of policy. The net result for provincial folk was pretty similar in terms of outcomes.
Of course they all diligently read the manifestos and attended the rallies and listened to the debates on thai political forums so they could make an informed decision... Or not as is more likely.
But the biggest influence on how to vote would have been local. The local Phui Yai would throw there weight behind their preferred candidate, maybe put on a show at a temple and been seen in each others company.
So it benefits the locals to align themselves to the candidate that has the most local influence.
Newin Chinchob held massive influence as kingmaker within PTP for the Surin / buriram area and he was frequently courted by the PTP leadership. His influence and picking of candidates that could deal with local problems was in part to do with the massive victories PTP experienced in Issan.
In a society as poor as rural Thailand has, that is built on a strongly defined local social hierarchy these players hold the keys to the kingdom for those in Bangkok.
Maybe now the voters are more savvy.. I am open to that but not yet convinced. And judging by prayuts actions employing these people as advisors neither is he.
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26 minutes ago, robblok said:
Yes of course it would be naive to think these guys don't get rewards for joining the junta or previously the PTP.
What i find interesting is to see if these guys can keep their support if they swing the junta side. Because if that is possible that means that those power brokers have loads of power and people follow them so in a way people are not politically motivated but aligned with whoever those powerbrokers canvassers say they have to vote for.
That is pretty much how Thai politics plays out.
People in provinces generally do not care for central government. It is the local scene that counts. And due to that people will vote for those local influences favour.
These local influences can expedite solutions to problems which provincial people may face. So following their advice means their ears will be open in the future should a problem require a solution. For example preferential access to the village fund, or a heads up when a contract comes up for bidding.
Scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.
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This is sad. These 'allies' are the same kingmaker, powerbrokers, and dinosaurs that are responsible for the political quagmire Thailand has found itself in for the past 6 years.
These dinosaurs do not want reform and progress, they exist simply to maintain their families influence and regional domintion.
Be in no doubt, their backing and support is only given if their terms are met.
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But the poor taxi driver did not deny trying to take the flat fare of 500 baht initially.
That is clearly against the AoT rules for taxis using airports. So if he has had such an unblemished career.. Why did he do this?
Probably overspent a bit during Songkran and was hoping for a quick and easy few baht extra is my assumption.
But he got burnt and shamed. Won't be reappearing on Channel 7,
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6 minutes ago, Expatthailover said:People wonder why farangs are unpopular with certain small sections of the thai community.
All this for 40 baht.
And certain sections of Thai society are unpopular with Thais.. And I am sure Thai on a low income would kick up a similar fuss if they were short changed.
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"more historical dramas should promote his vision of Thai culture."
Thai culture belongs to all Thais not you Mr. PM so let the people decide what their culture actually is.
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Where are they going to holster their weapons??
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So they have a soap opera that is popular and the government jumps in a tells people to dress like the people in the soap opera.
The UK missed an opportunity there then didn't they - why weren't cameroon and May encouraging the UK populace to dress like the actors in Downton Abbey - Oh yes I know its a ridiculous idea!
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On 4/19/2017 at 10:39 AM, lungnorm said:
How does a Nigerian afford a holiday in Pattaya? Must be a scammer of a drug mule!!!! Such an attitude for a black man is diabolical. Serves him right.
The GDP of Nigeria is pretty much identical to Thailand's - 405 billion US to 406 Billion US - although GDP per capita is 2000 - 5000 respectively due o pop differences. the bottom line is that there are a significant number of nigerians who are far, far richer than you or I. And could quite easily afford a holiday to pattaya.
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Is this news or propaganda??
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11 minutes ago, Siripon said:He most cetainly did exist- until February of last year. A very rich man whose company Com-Link have connections with TOT going back almost 30 years. If you can found someone to translate this article you can find out more.
So he died in Feb 2017 ...But Prawit was still seen wearing his borrowed watch on 4th Dec 2017 - (the date of the original prawit watch photo)...must have forgotten to return the watch.
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2 hours ago, JOC said:
Tried to google the generous billionaire Patthavart Suksriwong.....
He doesn't exist....!!
You would think the a wealthy businessman would be somewhere on Google....But zero, zilch, nada...
So another lie?
I tried the same and got three hits - all of which relate to this article.
Odd that he leaves no electronic trail being so rich??
Doesn't even appear in the top 50 of Thailand's forbes list for 2014. (2014 chosen as he should be alive then...if he existed that is). Forbes thailand billionaires
So I wonder what business he was in? That needs to be the next question.
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" a meth-taking driver who was speeding beyond the 60km/hour legal limit while driving on winding downhill road."
Maybe this could be marketed by TAT for all the adrenaline junkies around the world as a new tourist activity for the young, stupid and adventurous.
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1 hour ago, ezzra said:Yeah, the Grace hotel, not you average bastion of culture and the gathering
of the elite, more like the cesspool of iniquity....
Sorry but this sounds a bit well fake.
Aren't all Thai government schools closed and have been for a good few weeks?? And most government schools do not actually require foreign staff to stay during the long holiday. So how were these teachers caught...when then were not teaching??
And given the nationalities of those arrested they do not seem to be those which Thai school directors would want to employ as teachers.
Sorry but this story is fake - some overstayers have been arrested and the rest is just complete turd.
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What utter codswallop - The law does not allow for such ludicrous punishments
Rape is punishable by a maximum of 10 years and a fine of 20'000 baht. So the dear police general is simply making up punishments.
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The bloke in the Altis should surely be commended!
He is simply replanting and repopulating Thailand's national plant plasticus thailandus.
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Deputy national police chief Pol General Srivara Ransibhramanakul said... “Legal action will be taken against lawbreakers,” he said.
"But not Prawit and his watches" Srivara wisphered under his breath ......
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Video: Now that's a "farang nose" - but netizens smell a rat!
in Thailand News
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LOL great minds...