losworld

I'd have someone give it a once over and regarding actual mileage check for signs of wear in areas like brake pedal, door hinges, etc. to look for possible higher mileage than indicated. Personally I'd likely just hang onto the Mazda 3 as it should be better on mileage, easier to park, etc. The Lexus is really just a glorified Camry. Nice cars but not much in the handling or performance side. You know what you have in the Mazda 3 so why not just keep it?

"I do not know a lot about communism but it seems like Thailand is now under Communist rule?"

Rather odd to preface not knowing anything about Communism than suggesting it is present in Thailand.

True communism exists nowhere on this planet but is rather an expression used by those who have twisted the meaning. However, mixed socialist states do exist and socialist totalitarian states. Thailand is neither. If Thailand were anything close to the current label of "communist" this protest would have been over long ago.

Sulfameth is a pretty safe antibiotic with a broad enough spectrum to give positive results if you wish to try it. In Thailand and elsewhere self medication can be advisable over many doctors of dubious knowledge. However, always start with half doses for the first 48 hours then if no negative reaction go to prescribed dosage. And always research side effects and use common sense such as staying out of the sun, etc. In Thailand self medication is somewhat a national past time.

Thanks for informing us of the situation, but let's remember that this sub-forum is not for discussing politics, per se.

The effects of the current political situation is relevant to schools, teachers and education in general, but please exercise care in your approach to the discussion.

So you put teachers in with no funding whatsoever or do you receive gov't or foreign funds to do this?

You do not know who the Snipers work for!!!

How about this angle - Mr. Thaksin and his friends got pissed off with Seh Daeng, and ordered someone to shoot him, they shot him, the Reds blame the Army, as everyone would believe this, then the fighting begins, fault of all of this is the Army for apparently shooting Seh Daeng.

A sniper is taught to go for a head shot, as a definite kill, not a leg shot. When someone is running the only thing that stays in a constant is the head, the legs and body move too much as well as the arms.

I agree I think that Thaksin had the guy knocked off as he was exposing Thaksin as active in creating the riots. Makes absolutely no sense for the government to knock the guy off.

I encourage everyone to look up kriangkrai77's channel on youtube and observe two soldiers dragged from their vehicle and shot... not in self defense but simply executed. There is little doubt these are Thaksin's paid goons and nothing more. Sad events for Thailand. I hope Thaksin is enjoying his fine wine and women in Dubai.

Just think of Pattaya as a Disneyland for adults where everyone is fuc_kin goofy!!!

It's called MANIPULATION same as the stock market. Do the opposite of what rational and you'll make a lot of money.

Tell her you are Thai from the waist down. If she needs proof jump in a cold pool of water then pull down your pants.

Looks infected try Sulfameth 2x daily. Should come down in a week if this is the case.

I don't do house calls but I will mail you the bill if it works.

Very impressive and I think my 30 km rides are impressive lol... I'll have to check out the museum sometime. Interesting post.

Here is another element to the story as reported in this Daily Telegraph article.. I have no idea how much truth there is in the claim that elements of the police force are siding with the protestors, but if true it is a highly significant development.

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/...rt-protest.html

The only way to stop this whole thing is with the army. The police are still under Thaksin's spell imho. If the army quits pouting about the bomb sniffer/balloon fiasco maybe something will get done. My guess is Ab will have to suck up to them. However, there lack of fortitude may actually have worked to his benefit as the Reds seem to be self destructing and there only hope may be a complete revolution (hope this is not the case but unless they are stopped this may be their ultimate goal).

Well being that Thailand has set the economic clock back 20 years with Thaksin and his charades (imho) any thoughts on just how badly this will effect investment and tourism in Thailand?

As if the current world economic crisis is not enough Thailand now has to deal with what appears to be a nation in turmoil on the verge of Anarchy.

Personally I think this will be a boom to Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and the Philippines and if Myamar opens up in the near future they will also reap benefit. How many here would think twice about property or investment in Thailand as a result of this latest fiasco?

Love Thailand and hoping for the best but I really believe what is happening will really hurt the country in economic terms.

why does Pattaya have such a bad rep ?

Why do you think?

As far as one being better than the other - Pattaya v Patong - they're both similar, but comparing Phuket Island as a whole to Pattaya is not really fair on the latter as it is simply a featureless beach backed by a characterless town. Phuket has loads of nice beaches, a hilly interior and an interesting old town. The only things that drag it down are the rampant rip-offs and parts of Patong. Apart from Koh Larn you have to travel right out of Pattaya to experience anything similar, although if you're just looking for the totty none of the above would concern the blinkered sexpat.

You can call Pattaya a lot of things but characterless it is not. There are plenty of unsavory characters in Pattaya but also quite a few good ones. Pattaya really does get a lot of unjust criticism in my opinion as it really is what you make of it. You could go there and do the sleaziest things or you could go there and simply shop, go to outlying beaches, lounge by a hotel at a great price, cheap movies, very good infrastructure, check out temple of truth, crocodile farms, go carts, etc. In many ways it has much more to offer than Phuket in a more convenient and cost effective package.

As per Phuket you really need to do a bit of travel to get to great beaches as well (Krabi, etc.). Although the countryside around Phuket is much nicer in my opinion. However, if you avoid many of the sleazy areas of Pattaya or take them in small quantities it can be a decent getaway. There really is no better "bang for the buck" one way or the other.

Thaksin must be a psychopath, spending million dollars a day just to instigate violence and hatred in his home country which have killed so many people on both sides. Either for a revenge, serving his inner ego or taking back power ultimately. If I were him, I would have been enjoying sun and beach somewhere in the South Pacific or mountains in Switzerland. I can't believe someone still believe Reds are fighting for democracy. I feel sad for this beautiful country and its people.

Thaksin is definitely maladjusted to say the least. I'd say a megalomaniac psychopath. However, he is an Ozymandias in the making.

If anyone now has any doubts about the true intentions of the redshirt leaders they are utter fools. It should be abundantly clear that this is nothing more than Thaksin's agenda and not a true democratic movement. Any clear headed leader would have taken what had been gained and acted in the best interests of the people attending by disbursing the rally.

I sympathize with those who were duped into believing they were accomplishing something meaningful for their region and hope something positive does come out of it. However, I would not be surprised if this type of behavior does not serve to reinforce negative stereotypes of the north east.

What we are witnessing here is Thaksin's complete betrayal of the people who supported him.

A truly sad day for Thailand.

Why not do a Roman siege. Surround the area and cut off supplies. Maybe get some of the special sound equipment available on the market to disperse protesters and if this doesn't work just keep playing Wayne Newton in a loop.

Highly suspect desperate individual with delusions of sitting on a beach with a babe in one hand while talking to Thaksin on the phone about future ventures.

Get Thaksin out of the equation and progress will ensue.

Personally I'd tint the side and back windows at 60 but I would not tint the windshield. You'll have serious problems with night vision.

Just make sure there is a bit of a buffer between her and the family - like 500 miles!!!

I heard about one place In Pattaya, I'm not shore where and also onshore about the name. But I think it is nearly beach road, the place says also having good service and relaxing interior. however, I here they serving real American lovely breakfast with egg and bacon and nice bread, blueberry pay, apple pay etc to reasonable prices … and what I remember the name was something like Donald ore maybe Ronald "hmm was it mc before ore after" … yes.. sounds to be a good place …must found It

Donald McRonald - What a strange name for an eatery - must be American ?

"Rotten Ronnie's" more appropriate

I think the poster better provide a good source for this story as it sounds like complete BS to me. So the police and legal system went through all this without any payoff? The story lost all credibility in my mind with the cooking part of it.

Prove me wrong and provide a relevant reference from where this story originates.

How can I possibly show you a relevent reference. That is crazy. Ask a lawyer! He will tell you your rights regarding a similar situation. And not all the legal system take pay offs.

Just what I thought. Another urban legend.

losworld - I think it's crazy for you to think doubling the regular fare is acceptable because you still believe it is still cheap. What are you going to say when your beer, massages, meals, rent, etc doubles just because you are a farang?

If rent, etc. doubles than its time to get upset. But to lose sleep over 20 baht doesn't make a lot of sense to me.

Sounds like maybe you can get a nice hotel room in Karon or Katu beach and either rent motorbikes or take taxis to the action at Patong if that is what you want. Some nice hotels in these areas as well as restaurants, bars, etc. Should be able to get good accommodation for under 200.