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8 hours ago, webfact said:

24 are in the European Union

Which ones? Jeez.

7 hours ago, possum1931 said:

It may be the smallest minority, but what about accidents which have caused death and serious injury to people caused by wearing a seatbelt which has trapped them in the vehicle? I would prefer to be able to duck down if I saw an occasion when something was going to come through the windscreen in front of me.

Weird argument. I think many more lives are saved by wearing a seatbelt, than lives are lost because of wearing a seatbelt. And it’s not as if you’re completely immobile when wearing a seatbelt, is it?

3 hours ago, Burma Bill said:

Yes indeed and like yourself, I used to travel by train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok back in those days 20 years ago when there were no budget airlines at CNX -only expensive THAI Airways. The trains were always locomotive hauled carriages, no diesel multiple units. One of the pleasures for me was relaxing in the restaurant car enjoying a freshly cooked meal with a few beers!! Amazingly, the meals were prepared in woks over gas burners linked to gas cylinders in the wooden kitchen car with internal metal paneling!! I do not know if such trains operate today.

 

Photo taken at the old Bangkok Terminus.

 

 

I like traveling by train a lot, it’s much more relaxed than going by bus (or plane). Have gone from Bangkok to Singapore and back a few times by train. The one way trip takes a few days, but if time is not an issue it’s very enjoyable, just to look at the scenery going by, shoot the breeze with your traveling companion(s), you can order food and drinks from the restaurant car, it’s like a little vacation! And I always sleep very well on trains, which is something that I can’t seem to do on a bus or a plane. 

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

while assuring that Bangkok will not be affected.

Famous last words. Wonder when I heard that before? Doesn’t make me feel very confident, but I really hope Bangkok won’t have to go through what happened in 2011 again. 

I love those old railway stations. Hua Lamphong in Bangkok, Chiang Mai railway station. Used to love taking the day train from BKK to CM and vice versa. But that was long ago, when they were still running on time, now they are always at least 2-3 hours behind schedule.

How can USA be a low risk country? Numbers of infections are going through the roof in many states.

I think it's not so much thanks to Anutin, but much more a case of "in spite of Anutin".

10 hours ago, placeholder said:

The problem is that lots of them get it from charlatans and/or loons.

The problem is that these loons - like Tucker Carlson and co. - get such a big podium to spread their lies and misinformation. 

1 hour ago, jossthaifarang said:

Why not? If you are vaccinated you are safe right? Or do you realize that even once vaccinated you can still get sick and spread the virus yourself. So pretty much in the same boat, I have been vaccinated by the way. Just having a laugh at how people think they are better than others because of it...

When you are vaccinated you can still become infected and get sick, that much is true, but the chances of getting seriously sick and ending up in ICU are much smaller. And you’re less likely to pass it on. And that’s the whole point, to minimize the risks to yourself and others around you. That’s why I prefer not to come into close contact with people who are not vaccinated. When it comes to a potentially deadly virus, I just don’t want to take any chances, even though I am vaccinated. Has nothing to do with thinking I’m better than others, everything to do with not wanting to die because someone didn’t get vaccinated.

4 minutes ago, LetsGoBrandon said:

you did the right thing....no one has any right to dissuade someone from taking a vaxxine.

 

AND VICE VERSA.

I’m not saying you have to take the vaccine. I’m just saying that if you don’t, I don’t want to come anywhere near you. 

1 hour ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Yes, sovereign individuality. 

In other words, survival of the strongest/fittest? We all know that quite a few people have absolutely no respect for other people’s properties, well being or even lives. How do you suppose we’re going to stop those from robbing everyone blind?

10 hours ago, pegman said:

Or until such time as he comes up with sufficient tea money.

I was thinking exactly the same thing: bail will be granted once he hands over a large wad of cash. 

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Not sure why the insurgents did that, it's hardly going to gain popularity among locals.

The insurgents don’t give a flying **** how popular or unpopular they are. They just want to shove their version of Islam down everybody’s throat and they believe they are entitled to do literally anything and everything to make their ‘utopia’ become reality.

5 hours ago, Thailand said:

It appears he has admitted to the offences commited whilst under the influence of drugs. Not a lot to investigate if that is the case.

Also no grounds for bail, I would suppose. He confessed, so getting a conviction in court has to be a slam dunk. So why grant him bail at all?

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Deals involving the issuing of land documents for the Trisara resort involved 29 officials, including a Phuket Vice Governor at the time, said the NACC in its report.

Corruption? Kickbacks? Whatever do you mean? 29 officials, including a Vice Governor! Are they really going to address the elephant in the room in Thailand now? Or did someone not get their cut and blow the whistle on their buddies? 

You didn’t feel safe? Imagine what that woman must have felt when you were raping her and beating her up, you hypocrite!!

Good. If he did beat up that woman, and especially if he tried to rape a 12-year-old girl: throw the book at him.

6 hours ago, Dmaxdan said:

If he has any sense he will hand himself in to the cops sooner rather than later.

Better than then risk some Thai vigilante group finding him first...

I am usually not one for mob justice, but seeing what an animal this guy is, I think I would gladly make an exception for this POS.

Wouldn’t a nationwide crackdown on all those in a position of power who abuse that power to enrich themselves be far more effective? Like a war on corruption? But then the PM would order a crackdown on himself and all his cronies, and we can’t have that, can we?