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Give them an inch and they want a mile (kilometer in Tland). They made clear progress for their concerns and those of the poor farmers in the North but it is not about these people. It is about Thaksin getting back his money. Very sad they cannot see through this. They need to dump their leaders and get new ones and carry this forward as a grass roots political movement of the people not that of an Aristocratic demagogue.

There's probably a few in here.

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Can't they just find something interesting thing to do on Saturday like visit the museum.

How about making an outdoor wax museum featuring a bust of Thaksin?

Truly the hubster of words.

Why doesn't the government just set up a big tent with free food and music by Thaksanna (hits such as Evil Ways, Persuasion, Baht Magic Woman) and shuttle everyone for free. Then you might see one million and the end of the rally.

How about Biggar, Saskatchewan? Never need to pay electricity for a freezer or air con again? Free ice every day!!!

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You should walk in on her wearing nothing but a towel after showering and that should scare her away .

I'm pleased there is no violence. I hope they get their way and get an election. Abhisit isn't a bad man, he just isn't elected.

He was elected by the Members Of Parliament with full quorum, and all duly elected in 2007.

All the oppositions attempts at votes of no confidence have failed miserably.

By the laws of the land, and all logic, he is a 'Properly Elected Prime Minister of Thailand'.

And he is not a bad man, which is a rarity in this seat it seams.

But still his party took 236mil Baht from 'a petrochemical company', which is clearly over the allowance of 30mil. For this alone his party would have to be 'duly' dissolved. It is this little Oxford-Chinese elite that is pissing off the people and I can totally comprehend them. This here is little Britain with the nobs owning everything and the peasants are cattle and serfs. And it's the same in many places... And just not to finish to quick here. Thaksin is all the same a bum, since he ripped off the state by manifold which 'he has given to the poor'. His media campaign has worked out though and people still see him as rescuer of the oppressed. His gang is also not interested in the welfare of the state, their ALL gangsters. Two party system or the left-right paradigm is a farce in many countries to get the people to fight each other rather than seeing the puppet masters aka banks, industrials and military complex.

very true... divide and conquer... a magic trick always requires one to follow one hand while the other completes the act

last of the big time spenders lol

She's bored.

Take her on a cruise, or something.

Maybe she is bored but she won't take a holiday unless I take along her entourage, of course I'd be footing the bill, that's fine but at this stage I don't feel like using good money to chase bad. Even when we do go on family holidays they sit in a huddle talking of course and I'm left to sit by myself, really I'd rather stay home. I don't expect her family and friends to speak to me in English but at least they try, my wife speaks quite good English, taught to her by me but whilst she with Thais that's the only language she want's to speak.

take the entourage to pattaya and when they huddle and ignore u tell them u r going out to find a little conversation return later rinse and repeat

she needs a wake up call

nice work hope things stay peaceful

i thought that would get a few of u going;)

i am not surprised by Thaks desperation and brutal tactics but am amazed by Ab's patience tine to up the ante fir Thak arrest the entire family next time

in any western country these protestors would be gunned down

i am not saying to do this at all but put things in perspective

these are protests supplemented by paid thugs

for all we know weapons may be from Cambodia as well as some protestors

Thak probably has a deal with Cambodia help overthrow the gov and you will be rewarded monetarily and in face (remember the disputed temple)

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this type of behavior would make anyone want to rid Thailand of all expats... pathetic

Touching story. No question many of the people of Isaan feel disenfranchised. I for one cannot understand why the government is not reaching out more to these people. It would not be so difficult to even install a special Minister in charge of Isaan Relations and Development which in itself would be viewed as extending an olive branch.

Just place a requirement that for every day of protests and necessary security forces to make the rally safe that a certain amount will be charged to Thaksin and taken from his remaining funds. In short let him pay for the trouble these rallies create.

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Anyone who says that 30k or even 40k a month is enough is full of shit.

A plane ticket back to Detroit is minimally 45k for a round trip. 2 weeks visit... at least 15k a week.

Consequently, a two week visit to Detroit to see the family once a year = 75k

How many of you can save 75k a year on a 30k salary?

If any of you can... you are mostly grabbing bones from soi dogs and boiling them down as a broth.

Anyone of you who boasts you can save 10k a month on a 30k salary must have been monks in a monestary prior to coming to Thailand.

You must be skimmers and salvagers. I would hate to invite you to a party. After you came to my house I would check the toilet tissue... the fridge... and teh toothpicks to make sure you did not try to save by stealing off my generosity.

I recently read a post on Aj about someone who can save money by taking a straw and use it to clean his/her teeth for over a fuc_king month.

Living in Thailand as an expat teacher is not a TV survival epic.

It is about exchanging foreign education for money. This implies that the teacher buys books, has internet, has a computer and/or pays for elecrticity to pay for creating a decent lesson.

Anyone surviving on 30k a month is not creating resources. This person is mooching of the school's resources and most likely complaining that said school is not sufficiently equipped with resources.

I have worked with teachers who would have a 30k job a month and make extra money tutoring. These people would backlog the photocopy service by having the xerox girls copy books for themselves for free and then use them to teach privately.

800 bht a month for TOT 3 Mb internet

8k a month for a decent place to stay

1k a mont for decent electricity

4k a month for decent food and a weekly night at the restaurant

200 bht a month for paper for private teaching

1k a month for ink for a printer

600bht a month for telephone cards

14.8 k a month... before even starting to live...

75k a month to go back home on a yearly basis= 6.75k a month saved... more or less

total: 22k

Left over 8k

I ain't even starting to talk about travelling expenses, alcohol and cigarettes.

Anyone surviving, and I do mean surviving, on this kind of salary is a fuc_king leech. You either steal catsup from KFC on your bi-monthly visit to such a place, or steal tissue and light bulbs when the opportunity presents itslef.

Anyone who accepts this kind of salary has either a pension coming in, an inheritance or no long term plan to stay here.

BTW most schools that offer 30k a month won't give you health care. They figure you earn enough to pay for it for yourself.

I had food poisoning and it cost me 15k for one night. 30k a month seems great until the shit hits the fan.

This argument is full of holes... who would want to go to Detroit... case closed.

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Personally I like "Future Lock" as it peaks one's interest. I'd do a mini survey with any one you choose. Good luck. Let us know what you pick.

Hope the winner gets free dinner and drinks :D

I've said all along all he has to do is to say "A large portion of the money from the court decision will go to improving hospitals, schools, infrastructure and opportunities in rural Thailand including Isaan".  That should go a long way.

I'd say bullish in the short term. I still think there will be a commodities correction in the next six months or so however Bernanke and the Fed will likely do everything they can to keep the dollar weak and the stock market up as the housing market will be dead for years to come.

Hope you are not headed to the good old US of A. Prepare yourself for a dissapearing middle class, more disparity between rich and poor than almost any country in the world, no universal health care, a huge debt, servitude to Wall Street, and fees and surcharges at every turn including anti terrorism measures designed to create a new police state. Otherwise there's always dollar cheeseburgers and Wal Mart for almost everyone to enjoy. Have fun!!!!

How many watched the superbowl in Thailand? What did you think of the game?

I thought it was a good game and well played. However, I think the turning point was the stupid call to attempt a 51 yard field goal and allow New Orleans excellent filed position and a subsequent touchdown.

Mosquitoes require standing water to lay their eggs and reproduce. So you won't find them in the desert. You won't find them in Southern California, likely Spain, northern Mexico, etc.

Worst I have ever seen for mosquitoes is northern Saskatchewan, Canada. You can hear a loud buzzing outside your tent and its the mosquitoes... unbelievable. I can only imagine the hardships some of the explorers went through being bitten all the time.

Just pick up one of the aiptek action hd can shoot in 1080 hd at either 30P or 720/60P for action. Take a clamp mount onto the bike. I will take some shots on a bike next time in Thailand. It really is an amazing little camera and under 200 US.

I think it is time to up the stakes and play hardball. If Thaksin is in Dubai then insist on his extradition. If it is not provided freeze all funds in Thailand and send all nationals from that country home.