colinneil

44 minutes ago, webfact said:

the senior sergeant-major, who partly admitted and partly denied committing the alleged crime.

What a load of nonsense...He either raped the poor woman, or he didnt.

If he did, he needs sacked and prosecuted, and jailed for a long time.

30 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

I've lived in Thailand for around 26 years and am fully aware of the extreme poverty that exists in some areas. But as I wrote after the post you are responding to, I find it hard to believe that a collection of villagers, friends, family can't scrape between them 100 baht. At the same time, if some are living in such extreme conditions where they can die of cold, have no work, no electric, they could move to where it is warmer in winter, where there might be work rather than have no chance of it, where electric light is available. It's called motivation and ambition. It might sound harsh, but what is their alternative? If they don't try then they remain in poverty and misery.

You have absolutely no understanding of the poverty that exists in some places here.

Did you not read my post?

Hilltribe people, no money no jobs, no chance of moving  to get jobs, no Thai ID. cards.

Even if they could get work, nearest place Mae Hong Son, 39 ks away on dirt track roads.

How can they move somewhere warmer? The government does not allow them free movement.

So please stop with your comments about motivation and ambition, because they are not allowed any.

Only 20, ha, ha, ha, probably a hell of a lot more, but only 20 caught so far.

3 minutes ago, Orton Rd said:

Dirty, noisy, pathetically dependent things, would not have one in the house never mind own one, cat maybe.

Mine are not dirty, not noisy, yes dependent, but i love having them.

I do not allow them inside, they are taught to sit and wait at the door, i never allow them in my bedroom, which opens straight to the outside.

11 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

I've often seen thick padded winter jackets on sale in the local market for 100 baht or so. I have no idea how they are sold so cheap, but they aren't hard to find. No reason for anyone to freeze to death if they simply organise themselves.

Clearly you have never been in the far north of Thailand.

There are people living in the mountains, no electric, no money, no work, rely on hand outs.

I lived in 1 such village 9 years ago.... Nong Kao  Klang, only electric was at the school ( solar ).

The extreme poverty was there for all to see.

These people never had 100 baht to buy warm clothing.

10 hours ago, Pilotman said:

. Do they reduce your stress levels and make life more enjoyable in retirement, or are you happy to be pets free? 

Yes i think they do reduce stress levels.

Three years ago, no dogs, now have 5, 2 adults, 3 12 week pups, love having them, great company when i am here alone. Each 1 a different character, would not want to part with any of them.

Heard of sweaty Betty, but sticky arm pits, thats a new 1.

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The Prime Minister urged people to rest assured that the government is capable,

Yes very capable of making mega money for themselves.????

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Previously, Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, assigned the Deputy Prime Minister, Prof. Dr. Wissanu Krea-ngam, to set up a committee to probe gambling venues in the country. Now, the committee members have been appointed, and people have been urged to cooperate by reporting related information

Just another sign that load of wallies could not run a p++S up in a brewery.

2 hours ago, webfact said:

However, decisive action will be taken against any government officials found to be involved.

What a load of BS, decisive action...... Oh you naughty boy, wheres my cut, thats the only action anybody is likely to take.

38 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Soldiers of the 3rd Army did not get involved in smuggling migrant workers into the country, said Maj Gen Suriya Iamsuro, deputy commander of the 3rd Army.

Pants on fire General.????

2 hours ago, webfact said:

But the gorillas in San Diego are believed to mark the first known case of infections confirmed in apes

So if these are the first cases of great apes getting the virus, there are no members of Thai visa got it then.????????????????????

Just now, tifino said:

are they trying to tug on his conscience? 

They will be wanting to tug on something, but certainly not his conscience.

23 minutes ago, webfact said:

The acting head of the Region 2 police has praised a member of the public that provided a tip.

Should have read a rival operator provided the tip off.

This must be fake news, as dear Ole Prawit says there are no gambling dens in Bangkok.

Now as he is a deputy PM, he must be speaking the truth.

Giddyup lie down quietly for 20/30 minutes, stay off here, as that is a sure way of raising your BP.

Take your BP again, if possible with another BP machine.

If after that your BP is still near 200 get yourself off to hospital, and yes they can give you something to bring it down, done it for me before.

Most importantly... Keep calm, worrying about covid will only make it worse.

Stay safe, stay calm, and good luck mate.

21 minutes ago, webfact said:

A large majority of Thais expressed confidence in the government's ability 

Problem is that so- called majority all work in/ around government house, and were scared to say anything different.

28 minutes ago, webfact said:

The frequently unhinged minister was obliged to backtrack

That is a priceless comment, unhinged gawd he certainly is seriously unhinged.

There are several others just like him in government here, just look at Prawit he certainly is unhinged.

1 hour ago, Curt1591 said:

My wife is now having to visit the hospital, regularly, as follow ups to recent surgery. We have never been ones to like visiting hospitals. After all, they are filled with sick people. And, that's during the best of times. 

At Thai hospitals, many patients visit with an entourage - mothers, daughters, aunts, uncles, friends and plenty of children. This is extremely annoying. But, given the covid situation, it's nuts!

Just yesterday we visited a physical therapist at a major hospital. There were maybe a half dozen patients. But, there was a couple dozen family and friends mulling around. There were also kids, running wild, climbing on all the furniture, and touching everything within their reach. I can't think of more efficient disease spreaders! 

I think it should be the hospitals that are locked down / restricted! 

Our local hospital is in lockdown, only patient needing treatment allowed in.

Another member posted on another thread it is the same in Mahasarakam hospital.

So clearly the hospital your wife is visiting, is failing in their duty to protect staff and patients.

Just now, WinterGael said:

The question was not about my wife, per se. I was asking if it is a thai culrural practice to shower and clean ones body immediately after having sex?  And I ask because for three years this was not the norm. 

 

So far no one has addressed the question, only the actions leading up to the question.  

Not cultural as far as i know, think you should look closer at things.

Has she introduced another man as her brother?

Is she spending a lot of time away from you/ home?

You say you were away from her for a long time, maybe she got up to something during that time, only she knows the answer.

4 hours ago, rooster59 said:

The moves mean that it is increasing likely that corrupt officials could see jail time 

Corrupt officials could see jail time, ha, ha, ha, that is something that will never happen, because if all corrupt officials were jailed, who would be left to run things?

Answer nobody.