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3 hours ago, natway09 said:
I think I better get over to Ireland.... Open border ...... me thinks I can make some money here
Some very, umh, determined individuals have made a lot of money from moving various commodities back and forth over that border over the last few decades. I really wouldn't advise treading on their toes you know...
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1 hour ago, asiaexpat said:
First of all for those unfamiliar with military procurement, especially aircraft, the cost per unit normally includes training pilots, spare parts, and technical support. Additionally, military helicopters are built to a completely different standard and configuration than civil models with the same basic model designation. Graft can add to the total cost for sure, but not the only cause for price differences.
Three times the price?
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Equally interesting is that of the 12 bought, between 2012 and 2017, only 5 are still working
Presumably, the difference in costs cannot be explained by a spare parts and maintenance package then...
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11 minutes ago, nikmar said:Not often that so much complete bo##ocks is spoken in one go,almost like he is going for a B#llsh#tt#r of the Year award.
Hmm, some stiff competition from his colleagues...
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23 minutes ago, Srikcir said:Or sent in from military barracks.
I should imagine that, outside of the officers mess, the bored, half trained and unwilling conscripts who make up the bulk of the military probably are rather keen on it.
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23 minutes ago, Easy Come Easy Go said:Awesome news, I just hope that they manage to roll this out without much mishap and chaos.
What would the penalty be for importing CBD after the law is passed?I'm sure that the right influential person or corporation ( it boils down to the same thing) will be selected to grow, produce and supply the stuff. Government agencies uniformed and civilian will be tasked with regulating its use, and no doubt in time a variety of informal fiscal arrangements will emerge, to allow the enthusiastic amateur to partake...
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55 minutes ago, phil2407 said:
What about the Dutch guy that got banged up for allegedly using drug money even though what he did business wise was perfectly legal
I rather suspect that he was banged up for having a large amount of money (origins legality and providence irrelevant) and failing to make suitable "investments" with various influential people.
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On 10/30/2018 at 6:10 PM, JemJem said:
Hey Phue Thai top-level folks, how about starting by cutting off all ties with, or at least by distancing yourselves and the party as much as possible from Thaksin as soon as possible ? Yeah, right, as if that's going to happen !
Prayut is no angel, but we have to remember that the situation now is mostly the fault of Thaksin, who caused so much division in Thai society. Many folks in the forum seem to have forgotten about how corrupt he was, or about the human rights abuses he was responsible for.
Probably because they fade into insignificance compared to "no angel", "the Watchman"and their mates...
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23 hours ago, Cadbury said:
But junta political activity has been ongoing for the past 12 months or more with him being the pump primer with his buckets of Thai Niyom money. But that's OK.
The new rules are that political activity by other political parties can now be commenced in January, just one month before the election. Where is this country headed, heaven forbid!
The raised arm salute, and accompanying uniformed chaps are a bit of a clue...
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2 hours ago, HAKAPALITA said:
Oh that nasty Mr Trump. Why doesnt he follow Europe , let all the Shit in and give them House ,Money,and ignore those who built USA.
2 hours ago, heybruce said:In a constitutional democracy the President is expected to follow the constitution. Did you know that?
You know, I rather suspect that neither knowledge of the US Constitution, nor any understanding, or for that matter interest in, democracy, played any part in that bigoted and essentially unfounded outburst!????
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You know, I can't decide whether to howl with laughter or shake my head in despair at some of the things coming out of "civic life" currently in the United States.
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A great deal, as great as the one struck with North Korea over nuclear disarmament perhaps?
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3 hours ago, Carib said:
Well if he wants to do that he should do it the right way and go back a couple of generations, let's see who is left at the end of that.
Well Mr Trump and his progeny will surely be unaffected, after all any citizenship rights removal cannot apply to white people.
A bit like the current surge in restrictions on the ease with which people can vote, or so one reads...
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1 hour ago, bristolboy said:
Not playing games? That caravan isn't due for weeks and weeks and he's going to tie up armed forces resources for this? It's nothing but a game he's playing.
The "caravan" will not be near for weeks, but there is a significant political event next week -Tuesday I think. This is the nearest thing to being a war leader that he can arrange in time...
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Chap on the left of the line up in the OP photo obviously didn't get to the dressing up box until all the good stuff was gone!
As for cuddling your M16 like that, well if there is a real threat you should be in a proper fire position, otherwise carry the dammed thing properly, so you don't drop it if someone shouts "boo" behind you!
Unprofessional posing Walt's...
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48 minutes ago, Baerboxer said:He orchestrated the insurgency in 2010.
Oh, it was an insurgency was it?
Not really though was it- a bit more like a big protest which went on for quite a while...
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3 hours ago, Darcula said:
Same-same election, but cheaper.
Indeed,band just like an election you can ignore it if you control the guns
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Whilst (as a bear of very little brain) I think I understand the concept behind 'blockchain", and agree that it would hinder, if not prevent corruption, there are two observations:
1) "Thailand is different".
2) If the above does not convince, their is always the Computer Crimes Act, and /or defamation...
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1 hour ago, zzaa09 said:Perhaps or perhaps not.
Contemporary Thai history might be a reflective clarion as to the ruler's indifference as to how the world might see them.
As these activities, of a broad nature, have gone on forever without too much fanfare from foreign press and the world.
They always recover quickly, as Thailand has played it's role of a darling throughout it's history and it's relationship with particular circles will never change drastically.........
Keen observers will know that Thailand has been largely ruled over by an oligarchical military hybrid for decades and all the cyclical activities that have been associated with it. Yet, never been truly condemned or lost favourable relationships from the usual foreign sides....retaining it's diplomatic patterns steadfast. And.......always been like this, regardless of political/social situations. Any foreign critics or condemnation have never ever had any longing effect.
The cycles haven't changed.
The current crop of pundits have.
They allow themselves to consider that all this current Thai theatre is something "new" to examine and critique.
It's not - the same theatre has revolved around forever. The players change...
There are two factors which perhaps take the current situation out of the cycle you describe.
First, the very existence of this song, and the astonishing reach it has achieved, is a reflection of how the "new media" is beyond the control of "the players". Hitherto they had always controlled the media. Now they don't.
Secondly, what makes the last two coups different, is that they targeted governments which had actually been chosen by the people rather than the "players". The quality and competences of those government are not the point, the point is that they were selected by the people. That selection has been rebuffed three times to be accurate.
Whilst I acknowledge your points about the traditional cycle of elite imposed governments, I really think that cycle has, or is, breaking down, as I said some days ago, it may be the same old play, with largely the same old players, but the audience may get up and walk out.
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30 minutes ago, Orton Rd said:12 million views today, this was the musical equivalent of standing in front of a tank in Tiananmen square, very brave and has restored my faith in Thai people.
My daughter has been telling me about it - very interesting to hear a 13 year olds view (unprompted) of the junta and this song...
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7 hours ago, Donutz said:
Are you for real? Sorry but any person with a connection to Thailand really ought to know about the October 6 event, the massacre by paramilitary troops on students of the Thammasat university in 1976. Only 3 years after the bloodbath of 1973. And much blood was spilled on various other days since then. ????
That's all very well, but there are pressing questions - if anything like that happens again, will the bars remain open?????
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There is quite a lot to be said for a plywood booth, a ballot paper and a pencil on the end of a bit of string, isn't there?
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4 minutes ago, Baerboxer said:
It's not unimaginable that one day, not to far away, that the EU will want to approve political parties in their member states; then confirm election results are 'acceptable".
Not imagination - just listen to the comments from some of the old EU super state advocates.
Oh I absolutely agree, it is not that big a step from their actions with the previous Greek and Italian governments, and their reaction to Hungary and perhaps Poland.
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7 hours ago, quandow said:
Just got my notice, too. I think big picture, Thailand wants a lot more capital inside its borders. As well, MANY retirees will eventually die and not make the proper plans to have their money repatriated. It's a scummy move and will have a LOT of us planning to seek life elsewhere.
Frankly, even if they lined up every "retiree" tomorrow, put them on planes and hung onto the B800,000 from each one, it would amount to a totally insignificant amount of "capital" for the country.
I tend to the view that, as with my (British) embassies anouncement, the Thais, aware that in some (many?) cases there have been some less than truthful declarations, have asked for verification. The consular system either can't or won't do so, hence ceasing the programme. No doubt many other countries will follow suite.
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Thai army paid much, much more for same helo used by King power CEO
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Still stored? Must be getting on for a year since they were delivered (and paid for presumably).
Astonishing.