spidermike007

Some things in this life are not deserving of a comment. So, I just won't contribute to your drivel.

As of now, it is still a highly restricted market, and legal environment, and the franchisees still have the ability to extort large sums from people (especially foreign tourists) for simple possession. They say their Herbidus Medical Center opened March 7 along Bangkok’s main Sukhumvit Road, which is lined with restaurants, hotels, massage parlors, sex bars and extravagant shopping malls amid exotic sleaze and 5-star venues. I don't understand. Is there anything wrong or undesirable about sleaze? I always thought that was a good thing! Bring on the sleaze. Especially the exotic sleaze!

Last time I looked over 90% of the population identified as Buddhist. I know what you are saying. Practice of the principals and practice of the teachings, daily meditation, etc. is a tough one for most. Same can be said of the US and Europe. Are they Christian nations?

Absolutely. No question that major changes are needed. What is your suggestion? Stick with the regressive and incapable status quo? I cannot remember the last time I spoke with a Thai, who approved of these fools.

Absolute rubbish. Those are official numbers. This administration has not exactly been famous for reporting the facts. There are millions unemployed right now. And countless who worked in the underground economy, who are not accounted for. Even in the smaller towns, I am seeing hundreds of closed shops. The new developments which these guys just keep building are nearly empty. Devoid of life. Have you been to any of the market areas lately? I was at one in Bangkok near Pratunam, and only 2% of the businesses have survived. It was a ghost town. Where have you been?

It has been hot, though I would not say hotter than usual. It was one of the most delightful and cool winters I ever remember. Stayed mild right through mid to late March, which is unusual.

Total nonsense. Total lies. How often have we seen promises like this? This current administration is infamous for pledges, declarations, proclamations and promises. Few are even remembered, much less followed up upon two weeks later. Feel free to cite some environmental promises that were followed up on, if you can. Otherwise, this is just raw lies, by men with a staggering level of incompetence and indifference toward their land, water and the common man.

Anyone else noticed how dramatically ticket prices have risen here? Also, Major is no longer honoring senior discounts like before. The movies here used to be a bargain.

What is the possibility that the ruling party exposed these issues, and was responsible for the sabotage, and the outing of these guys? They are desperate, and will seemingly do anything to cling to the power they thirst for.

What a completely bizarre reason to start a post. Over 5 baht? Really? Is this some sort of principal thing? Many stores are not using plastic bags anymore. The higher quality bags can be used many times. The real question is, is this the most petty post of the week?

There at two issues here. The ridiculously cowardly defamation laws, passed by half men, who were bought off. And face. Face is rife with self doubt, and by subscribing to this weakness, a man or a woman is made a far lesser person. I consider the practice of face to be the polar opposite of the practice of Buddhism, which teaches the need for introspection, contemplation, owning up to a problem, and taking responsibility for issues, problems and tragedies that you create in life.

Buy only 30 days. Nobody here has ever asked about it here. Even the airlines did not check, much less immigration. It appears to be a bit of a scam that some are making a fortune on.

So when can I stop wearing the ridiculous masks everywhere I go?

Certified restaurants. Who ever heard of such nonsense? As if beer and wine causes covid. You know what allows the spread of covid? An incompetent health minister and PM. That is what. Not beer and wine.

If so, why are the wholesale prices under 20 baht per kilo? Most mango growers are starving right now. High demand usually equates with a fair price.

Let us hope the democrats are fighting the Anutin menace to society!

No question, if you were me you would not have children. And you would have been denied whatever fulfillment you are getting from that. I am positively thrilled with my choice. Hope you are too. Think of how incredibly dull the world would be if we all thought and acted the same!

The real question is, why would a tourist want to come here at this time? Thailand is one of the few nations in the world, that has not been able to slow down the number of covid cases. Yet, due to the terrible choice of the lowest quality vaccine available, highly selective shutdowns, and countless missteps, and a complete failure of leadership, this scourge continues here. Woe is Thailand, and woe are the Thai people.

Seeing used condoms and toilet paper is an indication that there is immoral behavior going on in Pattaya. Of course the neighbors would be disgusted. Who would want to live in a city that sponsors this kind of behavior?

The decimation and sabotage of a once dynamic industry is nearly complete. They still cannot demonstrate enough courage and wisdom to scrap the pass system. It is a bit like being monitored by big brother. Not a feeling most tourists are comfortable with. Most will simply decide on another destination. Thailand has learned nothing from two years of the shutdown. It is almost as if the current crop of so called leaders are incapable of learning. They still do not seem to understand that Thailand needs tourism 100X more than tourists need Thailand. The economy here is anemic, at best. Skyrocketing unemployment, homelessness and suicide seems to be Prayuth's version of bringing happiness to the people. The only reasonable conclusion to come to, is that all of this was deliberate, and was a way of cleaning up the place, getting rid of the nightlife, and attempting to get rid of the "industry". Not gonna happen, despite all the foolishness.

Let us hope. Change is desperately needed. And the people despise the ruling party like never before, so it is possible. Unless the creeps decide to forego morality as usual, and rig the election, outlaw the opposition party once again, or pull some kind of thug stunt. Nothing is beyond these guys.

Not easy to put a camera on a bike, but when on the car, the perpetrator is immediately busted. No excuses, no weak, anemic, juveline lies. Just bald faced guilt. Gotcha! Even the pathetic cops cannot drop the ball, at that point.

Did you see the Oscars? Alot of big, overweight women, wearing very revealing dresses, and doing it with pride. Celebrating hugeness and fat. That is what they do in America.

You are referring to both the art of parenting and the concept of discipline. I see so many parents who have none of the former, and are totally unwilling to exercise the latter. It can make being around those monsters quite an unpleasant experience. Especially at the cinema!

Good points. And I would go so far as to say most kids are highly over rated by their own parents, who seem to lose all objectivity about them. Especially when around others!