CANADIAN?

Bobbies on Buakow,  State Troopers on Beach Road, and Mounties on Six.

Was interested when seeing this subject. I have had the same issue with the last two pairs purchased in Thailand. Very strange sort of waviness appeared on the lenses. Not really visible unless you had the right light and angle. First noticeable due to the the lenses becoming less and less effective at providing correction. At first I thought maybe my eyesight was deteriorating.

Eventually, when overseas, I had my eyes checked and my vision actually showed a slight improvement. By this time, I had identified the strange condition of the surface of the lenses, so I was purchasing a replacement pair. I showed the lenses to the optician, tilting them under the right light until she saw something. She said she had never seen this before, but agreed that it appeared to be related to the coating.

Haven't had such an issue previously (many purchased in Thailand), and have not seen it in the most recent replacement purchased overseas (3 years on). I'll try a different shop in Thailand the next time I need a pair over there (although hey probably all get sent to the same lens provider anyway). 

Trattoria Pizzeria Toscana

Trattoria Pizzera Toscana on Beach Rd. is worth a try. Haven't been there in a while, but they made a good lasagna when there last.

Has happened before. Look up Narong Wongwan. He was essentially PM for a “minute” after the ‘92 election. The US said no visa for him due to suspected drug trafficking involvement. The State Department indicated that it would be a problem for relations. He was soon dropped.

Of course, he was replaced by Suchinda and we know how that ended.

Jebang restaurant(s). There is one on Theprassit and another on Sukhumvit. Great Issan food. 

Open air traditional.

Has this place survived? Haven't tried it, but the pastrami looks to be a better option than TGM.

https://primepattayasmokehouse.com/product-category/smoked-smallgoods/

Maybe they’d settle for another blimp?

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1324367/military-finally-dumps-b350m-airship

Evidence of refusal to drop rates being the slow demise of the Best Friends bar complex (WBC).

A tool to incite unrest and provide a pathway to enforce further restrictions and prolong the occupation.

15 hours ago, ThaidDown said:

The alcohol control law that bans these practices came into effect in 2008. Who was the 'unelected leader' at that time.

 

Yet another appointed General...who was appointed by yet another General.

18 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

I think that statement is an error and should  state if not in Thai or English. It is a  official Thai consulate so they certainly have staff that can read Thai. I am not aware of any embassy or official consulate wanting documents in Thai translated.

It can be the case. The consulate in Houston, TX is operated by a law firm. No Thai or Thai speaking staff. English translations required for all Thai language documentation. However, the embassy or consulate certification was not enforced. 

Much like running a country!

Thaksin brought the first sense of democracy to the country. He was also a master at exploiting populism to serve himself through that same democracy. The others had no idea how to compete in this new era, so they reacted in the only way they knew, with fear and repression.
 

As a parallel to the COVID controversy he has addressed, would it have been better to let the fledgling democracy go through the growing pains needed for it to mature; i.e let the virus run a more natural course, or was the country better served by destroying democracy with autocratic rule...again? Their actions express their belief that Thais cannot be trusted with a democracy.
 

Hopefully, the transition to greater freedoms and democracy is inevitable. Unfortunately, the country has lost 20 years of valuable maturation of the democratic process as a result. 

I once saw an accident happen right in front of me while waiting at a red light in Udon, a car clipped a motorbike in an illegal right of way move. With the women writhing on the ground in front of me, I instinctually got off my bike to lend assistance. Within seconds I was surrounded and held by a group of locals all pointing and angrily screaming at me, immediately assuming I was to blame.

I waited several anxious minutes until the woman could finally muster a response and indicate that it was not me! Thankfully she waved them off me. Before the days of CCTV,  I can imagine the mess I would have been in if she had not clearly responded.

Its a shame, as I will never stop to do the same again. Not worth it. Sadly, I'll just drive off next time.

"It was not a matter of blacklisting as this could affect the diplomatic relations, and the US had never banned entry by any Thai government leaders before."

I recall something back when Suchinda was looking to appoint a Prime Minister (before he decided he was the most suitable candidate). When the proposed name of his chosen PM was raised it was quickly made known by the U.S. that they would not allow that person into the U.S. as he was on a list of suspected drug traffickers. A Khun V... if I remember correctly?

Suchinda, of course, traded the epaulettes for the suit and tie and the rest is part of the history of coup cycles.

Several years have passed since this post, but based on my attempts to find something local for stamped concrete, the situation may not have changed much.

Does anyone know of a local vendor or have a solid recommendation for something Bangkok based?

Question:

I have a multiple entry marriage visa, but Because I don't stay in country for an extended period, I usually just get a multiple entry every year. I have a home in Thailand. Am I better to extend and apply for re-entries?

Because the whole fabric of society is corrupt! to make changes now is going to be very difficult. Good luck to them.

I believe this is the tip of the iceberg to come.

Look out for the new IMF banking government.

First comes some control, then more control, than indebtedness then a crash to grab funds.

Of course this never ends, tax, steel, punish and control.

The new Mafia has arrived. This Junta has done way too much too soon to be anything else.

Control and enslavement. You watch. Taxws everywhere will soon arrive.

At lease the present Mafia is somewhat fair and they can be avoided.

Good luck to us all.

How do our Southeners feel about their beloved Kamnan now?

Wonder if Samui vendors will have their "contracts" voided?

http://m.scmp.com/news/asia/article/1369801/thai-protest-leader-suthep-son-elite-axe-grind

Thanks,

That is the way I am leaning. Can they handle the extras that go around a pool as well? Pool House, BBQ?