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Perhaps a (rather understandable) reluctance to kiss his spray tanned arse?

The MAGA definition of "far left loon" equates to moderate anywhere else on the planet.

Didn't they make a movie about that - "Death Race 2000" or something?

Whilst we are on the subject of freak shows: that hair, that tan, that bloke wearing mascara!

Well, that puts things into perspective doesn't it!

Reassuring to see Hunter Biden's laptop nestling in there! What is the point of a really good conspiracy theory if it doesn't include Hunter Biden's laptop eh?

Nothing. As will the vast majority of Thais, who recognise it as irrelevant posturing by a political and military class who have no interest in them, and understand that they are merely using it as an excuse to make yet another attempt to impose themselves as an unelected government. Nor for the most part will the largely conscript, immobile and basically untrained army - apart from anything they don't have the transport to get anywhere near the "conflict zone" and wouldn't have a clue what to do if/when they got there, nor the logistical facilities to maintain them in the field. What are they going to do, mount a counterattack "off the line of march" moving in requisitioned school tour buses, equipped with whatever they can carry in their pockets? "Recce move now, there is a tuk tuk waiting outside!" As for getting aircraft up in 5 minutes...

I somehow doubt that the troops or prisoners labour will be provided free - not that they will ever see any of the money!

I expect that there are a few over on the Pattaya forums who could help you with that one!

If they cannot, or more accurately will not sell him a screwdriver at 1500 why are they open? Inevitably the bar will balance the informal fiscal arrangements on offer with the expected sales, and decide whether it is viable to be open. A review of such arrangements is probably the main purpose of these new regulations. If Vladimir really wants a screwdriver, Home Pro may be a better bet!

But he is a 'ginger"!

Absolutely, perhaps the most egregious example of this is how it is always a Catholic ends up running the Vatican!

A stroke of pure unadulterated genius! Deport him! Problem solved!

Let's get away from the fantasy that it is the wealthy who create an environment which allows the poor to flourish. It is a hard fact that many become wealthy by exploiting their peers, and wish to become wealthier by exploiting them further. I don't believe in "full blown Marxism", but the instinct and ability of the unscrupulous to get richer by stiffing others will only be countered by an element of redistributive taxation. People working two or often more jobs, and still unable to provide a home for or feed their families, not having healthcare or any form of security is quite simply wrong. Mamdami is quite right in saying that. That is why he won.

Is it a full moon? Is that why Trump is howling?

The clerics will not relinquish power. It would have to be taken from them. They literally regard themselves as having a God given right to rule.

One word: democracy. One achievement - the universal health coverage (30 baht scheme). Both flawed here, but neither would have stood a chance if the military and their cronies had been running the shop. Thailand will only move forward under democracy, and even a flawed democratic government is infinitely better than a Junta government.

And you're not playing the blame game? Not much! It is a "cash grab", pure and simple.

Pheu Thai did not win the last election, but they did get a lot of seats, and a lot of votes. Enough, after the various "guardians of Thai democracy" had disposed of the actual winners, to form a coalition government. A coalition government which whilst lacking in democratic legitimacy nevertheless has a damned sight more than those who seek to remove them, and certainly the previous regime.

And replace her with a collection of tight buttoned ultra nationalists who got even fewer, if any votes, in the last election. Pheu Thai did not win the last election, but they did get a lot of seats, and a lot of votes. Enough, after the various "guardians of democracy" had disposed of the actual winners, to form a coalition government. A coalition government which whilst lacking in democratic legitimacy nevertheless has a damned sight more than the aforesaid collection of tight buttoned ultra nationalists!

Indeed, otherwise the bastards keep getting elected!

Absolutely, replace him with Newin Chidlob, who is absolutely squeaky clean, presents an impenetrable front to corrupt practices, and absolutely has no ambitions in the line of family or clan political dynasties!

Oh dear, the original "mango Mussolini pose". Reality: he is a fat, spray tanned, amoral, narcissist in his late 70s who has lied and cheated for his entire personal, business and political life. The world is laughing at you 'merica!

I was rather thinking of the alligator and pythons really...

Good reason not to go to America!