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I sometimes wonder if protesters actually know the story of the so-called "Democracy Monument" and what event it actually commemorates in Thai history.......

"According to a Coconuts report, she posted a selfie taken at the Oscars ceremony, in which she expressed disbelief at being there."

Wow - a selfie by waving her iphone around in the foyer. Quality Thai journalism at its best. It was well worth emigrating to NY.

34 minutes ago, Muhendis said:

Can anyone tell me what the policies are for each of the parties

Thai politics works so well without the complications and confusions caused by "Policies"..... Policies would just confuse the electorate.

Lucky that the EU is an institution with such high principles. It deserves the utmost respect from all Juntas in the world.

59 minutes ago, 2baht said:

It's a pity 60 million+ people don't do something about it!

They care... they just don't care much.....

17 hours ago, soalbundy said:

They should have a band outside playing some 'Monty-Python music.

Thai RTP / SWAT brings Benny Hill to top of the list - preferably with the speeding up motion......

"He also highlighted his administration’s work in the area, including the expansion of the Eastern Economic Corridor and the construction of roads and railways, which he believes will greatly benefit the next generation".......of Chinese

At least she was not sprayed with disinfectant.....

3 hours ago, Jingthing said:

The point is DeSantis and most everyone else in the US that knows that Thailand exists, knows that it is not pronounced Thigh-land.

You have a high opinion of US education and geographical knowledge about the world. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_pw8duzGUg

"However, the spokesman said the fact-finding panel ....... has no legal authority to subpoena anybody for questioning about the scandal surrounding the allegedly grey senator."

so the "facts" will be not available unless Chuwit has them in his little black book.......

Not what most people seem to say about Ford in Thailand.......

billion baht is only retail value, not wholesale.  RTP will have to put some effort in....

Kwai t lucky to be rescued

4 hours ago, petermik said:

I am Thai and I want to die........

Kap Lot Thai - Antarai

6 minutes ago, realfunster said:

Well, we are no doubt going to be accused of racism but yes, I would expect that 'exotics' of this kind are more likely to appeal to certain demographics...

In the modern world it is "racism" to state the bleedin' obvious......

Alphonse the ATM

45 minutes ago, DFPhuket said:

I'd take a look at Google maps once you've landed and decide. It's usually fairly reliable. If it's an international arrival it will probably take about an hour to get out, domestically maybe 30 minutes. Either way, you're going to be in the middle of rush hour if you get in a taxi around 6 to 6:30 PM

 

Pre-Covid I landed in BKK on a domestic flight around 6 PM on a Wednesday and opted for a taxi to the Shangri La. It was a mistake, taking me nearly 2 hours to get there. Typically it's about 1 hour in a taxi at that time of the day. 

 

If the traffic looks bad, I would take the airport train to the last stop (Phayathai), then Sukhumvit Skytrain green line toward Kheha (2 stops) to Saim. Switch in the station to the Silom line toward Bang Wa and get off at Saphan Taksin. You'll see the Shangri La at the station. Actual train rides are 28 minutes, 4 minutes and 13 minutes but with transfers it will take about an hour. 

That sounds like a complete nightmare with 2 suitcases. Certainly taxi is worth the extra - using the METER of course. Taxi in traffic jam is cheap...

Siam Seaplane sounds useful during the monsoon season - but I guess the San Saeb is a little too narrow and crowded.

6 hours ago, liddelljohn said:

Like an old SF B movie but I hope the Green Blob wins

No worries... there is a new Marvel movie just starting production. The USA can only save itself with even more superheros to believe in.

"would provide graduates and part-time students to the tourism and service industries"

yes you need a Thai masters degree in economics to be a cashier, and a Thai BS degree to be a waitress (notice I used the female word deliberately).

Popular restaurants with Chinese tour bus groups???

Soon at a Chinese market......

"while harvesting lotus roots."

so what will the wife eat now?

yet another angry little Thai boy with a gun and a tantrum....

"Sitting" Senators are above the law? Unless they actually stand for something..... (unlikely in the Thai system)