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Police go to secure army?

Going after the snale oil salesmen is a good idea.

Seems this is a first announcement for a new minister,

probably he asked for a high profile, sure, safe, target for attack.

I think it's snake oil.

How much for a farang to get in?

Or maybe just a disgruntled soldier.

Naam reported he had received the call, answered it and died!

How can you answer the call die and then report it?

Hangin's to good fro um.

I am happy that Thailand is stepping up to the plate. Whether the amount given is too small or not, they still gave, and now they are giving more.

If the people can't cook the rice, I am sure that feeding centers will be able to do so.

The UN puts Haiti's population at about 8 million. How many feeding centers would you need to feed BKK? The people need to feed themselves.

The Thai driver said truck's brakes failed, causing him to lose control of the vehicle, which flipped over in the accident.

And couldnt grab the handbrake ??

Yet again, slipshod attitudes to servicing and maintenance causes loss of life.. Same like the boat sinkings etc..

For "lose control" read "bad driving".

I usually go down that hill, and steeper ones, in 2nd gear in my pickup. Didn't the driver know you are supposed to use the engine as a brake?

No always put in neutral.

Could it not be said that the U.S.dollar has weakened against the baht?

The Canadian and Australian dollars have strengthened against the baht over the last month.

Yes.

What's the topic here? I thought Bangkok was to far away from the poles to suffer from any rising waters.

I think the police will know there exact locations.

Thailand has a statute of limitations on murder. Good thing to know.

11.9 kgs of ice drug is worth 42 milllion Baht????

Mister The Nation says 242000000,00 baths...

Yes/ And we keep drugs illegal why?

It would be nice if just once you xenophobic morons refrained from filling a ThaiVisa forum thread with your ignorant and angry drivel?

You know none of the details of the accident that killed Tor. It could have been dangerous driving, it could have been mechanical failure or Tor himself could simply have made a mistake.

Stories like this are sad enough without your painfully weak egos always needing to capitalize on them.

rectum nearly killed him.

"The law? I am the law."

-Tuk Tuk Driver

I would like to meet you.

Tea tax

Condolences to the family. We must also feel sorry for the train driver it will take a terrible toll on him.

I see Cambodia is now appointing wanted criminals as economic adviser's.

That's all we drink at our house.

When they catch him I would like a few minutes first.

The "dead mans pedal" in this day and age takes the form of a vigilance control device that can be set to go off at random intervals to keep the driver alert. Can be electro-pneumatic, electric or pneumatic operation. All modern units are fitted with press buttons to cancel the signal that if left uncanceled sounds a whistle in the cab, or a buzzer, and would gradually activate the brakes by reducing brake pipe pressure. Can also be wired to throw the generator field switch to cut off power from the alternator, reduce fuel flow to idle the diesel prime mover and activate an emergency signal through the 2 way radio.

Whether Thai railways have got VCD's or not I cannot say, but they should have them......shouldn't they!

This is standard equipment on modern locomotives around the world. Why is Thailand not even equipped with the old style dead mans pedal unless he had disabled it. If he fell asleep or passed out either way he should be no longer driving a train.

The Democrats will not be pacified by this and, according to Sondhi, deservedly so. "They are a spoiled bunch," he said. "They need to be more sincere, do more homework. It won't be easy for them in the next election and they will no longer enjoy the advantage of fielding anyone who just has a pulse [in the South] and winning the election."

-- The Nation 2009/10/11

What homework does he talk about? When my wife speaks of homework I think it means something different.

Just looked at their site still have 100% safety record. Must of forgot that they forgot.