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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.

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

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!

The B2 crews endurance was epic. The poor sods underneath when they dropped their bombs had it easy.

I think that the only logical move is to round up and deport all brown people. Of course there may be, unfortunately, some innocent people caught up in such a move, but you can't make an omelette without breaking eggs! Incidentally what is happening with the price of eggs - that's all gone rather quiet!

Isn't their something in the US Constitution about "cruel and unusual punishments"?

Mines dropped, mines cleared, mines dropped, mines cleared. That will mean constant air attacks, breaking the ceasefire and probably leading to aircraft shot down and casualties. Dragged ever deeper in. Expect a lot more "F bombs" on the White House lawn!

Could go some way to explaining to the burst of activity from somewhere of the "dinosaurs"!

Expected? I should imagine it is highly likely! We may be treated to the (rather disturbing) sight of General Prawit, clad in white as befits his status as a beloved national icon, once more riding on his noble stallion to rescue his troubled nation...

Oh, another one of those is he! Personally I can think of better hobbies - model railways or something!

Perhaps they were relying on an atomic clock, which Israel or the Yanks bombed?

Perhaps, you have an alternative explanation? I am sure that we would love to hear it!