SinCityGr8One

Everybody in the picture has gathered very very close - and that tape measure is impressive - wonder what it proves? Evidently their training doesn't cover those scenarios where a second bomb has been placed and timed to go off once the 1st responders arrive. Of course, if the training didn't cover it then it would never ever happen... would it?

And what is that Guy measuring.

jb1

Perhaps a length of Primacord (ie.,detonation cord) filled with Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate (PETN).

Nice to hear that those bombs are 'live' and all those people are standing within 1 mtrs of it????!!!! 'Thainess' will protect them, no doubt??!!

Plus, Incantations for Good Luck and a pocket full of amulets will always help. Let's just throw some pixie dust on it for good measure!

Holy Moley!.......Now I've read everything! Sheeshhh........? Progressive forces? Did I miss something taking place in Thailand over the last 4 Months? Could it be that this has-been is implying that Kuhn Suthep and his cohorts are the Progressive Force that will bring the Kingdom to the Crossroads or perhaps the Abyss? If so, why stop there Kuhn Kasit Piromya? Just say he is the NEW Moral Compass of Thailand! A genuine beacon of light in the darkness of Thai Politics. These so called progressive forces must man up and earn that title with a WIN at the ballot box! Let all eligible voters have an unobstructed opportunity to cast their vote in order to decide any future Path for the Kingdom to take.

I have used the following Travel Agency in Bangkok several times for travel and VISA's and received the best service possible every time. Give them a call or visit and see if they can help you out on your plan. Good Luck! It is:

Angkor Wat is amazing. Also, while in Siem Reap, have a sandwich. The sandwich shoppes there make them with fresh baked French bread. Simply delicious!

WOW! One thing is for sure after reading all of these posts. It's the fact that many keyboard, armchair and bar stool Diplomats are members of Thai Visa. The opinions expressed here go from one end of the spectrum to the other. I guess it's because opinions are just like a55holes. Everybody's got one!

Final Push again? No...No...really, it's really really the final push this time! And if you want to double check, just ask Suthep! Yawn...Snore....ZZZ!

Go to the Lebua Hotel (State Tower) at 1055 Silom Road, Bangrak, Bangkok after dark and up to the Sky Bar for a drink with your wife. The Sky Bar is outdoors on the 63rd floor and offers a fantastic panoramic view of Bangkok. It is pricey, but it will be romantic and truly memorable for the both of you during your stay.

"Kotee earlier announced on a community radio station which he runs calling on the red-shirt people to kidnap Mah-Gen Wara Boonyasit, commander of the First Division of the Royal Guards, and Col Songwit Noonpakdi, commander of the 11thInfantry Regiment."

The guy must have a death wish!

What's gotten in to him?

Previously, the Red Shirt Leader Ko Tee had always come across as a quiet, peaceful, and mild-mannered man.

You just don't take a knife to a gunfight. It's just a NO brainer!

A few years back I took the train from Huamlamphong Station to Sungai Kalok down South. Then a motorbike to the Malaysia border. Crossed it and then took a Taxi to the Thai Consulate in Kota Bharu. I received a 60 day single entry Tourist VISA the first time. Then I did the same trip a second time and received a 60 day multiple entry Tourist VISA. No hassles or problems each time back then. The rail trip is long and a bit harsh. Also, the Thai Consulate in Kota Bharu is closed on Fridays and Saturdays in respect to Islam Religion in Malaysia.

I found the following info regarding the "Blacklist" from this forum. I am not sure how old it is, but because this is Thailand, I doubt any thing has changed for the better. Sorry for the length, but it has important information for all. Here it goes:

Why is it the police have to wait for an accident to charge these drivers. If they'ed only get off there ass and charge all the rest of the idiot bus and mini van drivers.

Charge people before they have committed a crime? With what exactly?

Have you received a Darwin Award lately?

Maybe you didn't realise that you can be arrested for a driving violation without being in an accident, ie driving like an idiot..

Darwin Awards are usually given to dead people. ie people who kill themselves do stupid things which follows Darwin's theory of Evolution that hopefully the low IQ ones will kill themselves before they get to breed.ie awarded post humously

So as Hobiecat can write and therefore is alive, I don't think he can receive a Darwin award,

Explanation of the "Darwin Awards" from Wikipedia as follows: The criterion for the awards states, "In the spirit of Charles Darwin, the Darwin Awards commemorate individuals who protect our gene pool by making the ultimate sacrifice of their own lives. Darwin Award winners eliminate themselves in an extraordinarily idiotic manner, thereby improving our species' chances of long-term survival."

I would suggest a large roll of quality duct tape. I just bought a large roll myself at Lowe's and it will return to Thailand with me in two weeks. I also went to WALMART and bought a large box of Kellogg's Rice Krispies and Special K and General Mill's Cheerio's breakfast cereals. Also, 2 large containers of Progresso Italian flavored bread crumbs for my pork chops. I also stocked up on prescription drugs that are not available in Thailand. Duct tape, groceries and medicines perhaps?

“A leader leads by example, not by force”
― Sun Tzu

If the powers that be, really wanted to grab Suthep, they would practice, practice, practice an operation involving helicopters and a company of police commandos for a period of time. 8 helicopters and 64 heavily armed commandos (5) swoop in from different approaches, (4) rappel down into a disoriented crowd, (3) use flash bang grenades to shock and awe, (2) apprehend Suthep and be prepared for a firefight, (1) land the choppers and return the commandos and Suthep to the choppers and leave. 5-4-3-2-1 and done.

“Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”

― Sun Tzu, The Art of War

ss:cheesy: did you ever see the you tube VDO of Thai police bomb disposal tactics..hilarious. The police are incapable of anything meaningful.. The military are as seen in 2010 but they are on the wrong side, that's why it has not nor ever will happen. There may well be military plans involving taking out the Shin Gov, As with all good plans we will find out after they are executed.. In my opinion the sooner the better.

I certainly was NOT writing about the average Keystone Cops B-in-B, as I stated Police Commandos (ie., Border Police, etc.). Laugh all you want ,but read my Post again please. I personally know a few and I am convinced that they are quite capable to pull off an operation as I wrote. And I also stated "If the powers that be", if being the key word, as I am not personally sure the powers that be want to do that kind of operation.

If the powers that be, really wanted to grab Suthep, they would practice, practice, practice an operation involving helicopters and a company of police commandos for a period of time. 8 helicopters and 64 heavily armed commandos (5) swoop in from different approaches, (4) rappel down into a disoriented crowd, (3) use flash bang grenades to shock and awe, (2) apprehend Suthep and be prepared for a firefight, (1) land the choppers and return the commandos and Suthep to the choppers and leave. 5-4-3-2-1 and done.

“Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”

― Sun Tzu, The Art of War

Compare the fees and exchange rate you are getting from Western Union against MoneyGram. I personally checked and am convinced MoneyGram is better both ways. Plus, MoneyGram offers 10 minute service for pickup. Good Luck!

Here's one disguise that might or might not draw too much attention!

For me the top three for longevity in reruns/syndication are:

1.) I Love Lucy

2.) Bonanza

3.) Star Trek

This guy needs to get out of Thailand while he still can. "Dead Man" walking? Hmmmm?

I hope they're not talking about his nuts! Ha Ha Ha! OUCH!

They're probably available in the Patpong Night Market. Yeah.....right between the "Gucci" handbags and the "Rolex" watches. Ha Ha Ha!

More ordinary men?

An ordinary man ?

Yes, very ordinary.

I tell the "Touts" in Patpong I ain't interested in seeing a ping pong show. I tell them I want to see a slapper shoot out a football, or a basketball, or a black smith anvil out of their gash. Then, I'd be impressed. Now we're talking! Ha Ha Ha!

I have been lucky enough to have a few cool cars. #1 was a 1968 Pontiac GTO brand spanking new out of the dealer when I was 18. Then the following were all used vehicles starting with a 1965 Buick Riviera. Then, a 1964 Chevy Chevelle SS. On to , a 1967 Pontiac Tempest. Finally, that explosive gas can on wheels, a 1974 Ford Pinto, named by Forbes Magazine to be one of the "Worst cars of All Time" WooHoo!

I flew from Bangkok into Vegas with Korean Air on 02 DEC 2013 after a 4H layover in Incheon. Not bad at all.