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I have just bought 3 boxes of Reserve because Chang 4.8 had become so disappointing.

What a fool.

I am drinking sugar water.

I also drink Leo already, but want another alternative and don't like the Heineken price for an average beer, so next time what?

Yes please Beer Laos, but it should not be 70B for a small bottle.  ASEAN trade agreements anyone?

On 8/3/2023 at 4:24 PM, Denim said:

Effectively kicking down the road again allowing more time for behind the scene bargaining so as to fit the old square pegs into round holes again.

And for the electorate, eager for rapid and radical change, to become apathetic and discouraged and less likely to do anything about it.

11 hours ago, WHansen said:

Well done to all those that made the effort to show their dissatisfaction instead of sitting on their behinds whinging as far too many do.

 

Yes, but these numbers must climb and quickly.

This was Jerusalem a few days ago.

'warns against rushed Thai-Chinese marriages'

Does this also apply at Government level?

1 hour ago, arithai12 said:

Since the invention of politics. When there is no straight majority (which is what happened here, in case you missed that part), parties form coalitions. Members of a coalition do not do it for sport, but in order to get some reward which is often in the form of a ministery. This is true everywhere in the world.

First past the post is a very common method.

Stacking the odds with 250 bought and paid for senators is not.

4 hours ago, Clarkey611 said:

Isn't someone at the top somewhat in debt to Dr. Thaksin?

If we are talking cash surely he is easily able to pay that off now?  If we mean morally, then hahaha.

5 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

He is the deputy prime minister Justice Minister and a legal scholar which made him credible when he made that comment to the news media. Try catching up. 

There is no legitimate power here following the election.

There is no Deputy Prime Minister.

If he is a legal scholar he shares huge blame for allowing Thailand to become a basket case.

8 hours ago, Joe Farang said:

The price hasn't gone up in 15 years. Nobody can complain about the increase in this case.

The price should rise for Thais, using this rational.

Won't this deter the visitors they have 'lured' here?

The caretaker government has no right to make any changes.

8 hours ago, mfd101 said:

It is also possible that guidance be provided by HM in his speech this Friday. That may be the only way forward.

Thailand is a country of compromise.

Who said that?

Are you wearing black tomorrow?

Significant protests in Bangok today and these will be ignored by this forum as it adds more and more attachments saying more or less the same thing about Pheu Thai stepping forward to be more acceptable for the losing side.

MFP won.  Is it just too inconvenient to be noticed any more?

1 hour ago, newnative said:

I agree.  I think for many Thais, like my partner, there is finally hope.

I speak to others who say they will never vote again,  They have given up.

On 7/20/2023 at 12:15 PM, anchadian said:

BREAKING: Student groups including those from Chulalongkorn & Thammasat are calling people "to rise & fight through every means possible to uphold democracy." Read the full statement in English here.

 

https://twitter.com/PravitR/status/1681874943687168000

Fight for your rights.  Stay safe, if you can.

27 minutes ago, NextG said:

Nine years later? Really? ????

+44 345 940 0000

 

No 001. From where/what device/network are you calling?

27 minutes ago, NextG said:

Nine years later? Really? ????

+44 345 940 0000

 

No 001. From where/what device/network are you calling?

+44 345 940 0000

Sorry, the number you have dialled is not in service.'  Nice Thai lady.

A landline telephone in Thailand.  TOT.

On 6/15/2014 at 3:55 PM, Crossy said:

Thailand's standard no-frills (works nearly all the time) international prefix is 001 or + on your mobile.

001 44 345 940 0000  Tesco Uk

the number you have called has not been recognised....

driving me up the wall.

On 6/15/2014 at 3:55 PM, Crossy said:

Thailand's standard no-frills (works nearly all the time) international prefix is 001 or + on your mobile.

58 minutes ago, Homburg said:

I see trouble ahead.  It may be wise for those that can to leave The Kingdom until matters are resolved.

Please show us your ticket, oh wise one.

1 hour ago, Yellowtail said:

You speak for all police? 

 

Do you think they were going door to door, or do you think the hotel called them?

 

Do you not think allowing streaming videos from hotels facilities human trafficking? 

 

 

 "Do you not think allowing streaming videos from hotels facilities human trafficking?'

No..... No further response deserved.

8 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

Then why make an unsubstantiated post?

Or is it just a smokescreen to hide behind?

I imagine he can not only substantiate  the post but understands the potential for danger.

4 hours ago, Kenny202 said:

Would be impossible to understand the real economic position of Thailand. Stories of tourism, exports etc going gangbusters then the next story you read the opposite. I live North East Thailand and have seen whole streets that used to be lined with businesses and restaurants now nearly all shut. With domestic borrowings at near 90% GDP, I'm surprised how the country continues on. Other countries ring alarm bells at 60%

I believe you.

Where are you, do you visit other towns, what is the mood of the people and who do they blame.

As they wait so long for a FFP government to enact the wishes of the electorate what will they feel if it is all taken away?

7 hours ago, champers said:

Nothing wrong with adjusting a dish to suit local tastes. It happens all over the world. Sausage and/or cheese loaded crusts are another adjustment by the same company.

Don't like, don't order.

'adjusting a dish to suit local tastes''''

ususally means making it not taste as good as it did when many people thought it was good and they would like to eat it in the country they are now.

Foreign brand lagers sold in other countries...any of them as good?

17 minutes ago, omnipresent said:

I disclosed the past high cholesterol when applying. The risk of not disclosing would be that the policy could be voided if they only find out later when making a claim, right?

 

Yes I'd wonder about that too as that high blood pressure reading was officially recorded, which by itself the insurer can access and then interpret as having had high blood pressure in the past, and the accompanying notes makes it worse. Have you applied for health insurance and did you disclose such past high blood pressure?

 

I guess the main point here is should you lie?  Honesty will be punished with little attention to grey areas.  A few years ago my BP was high and I went to hospital to have a check, but later the same day it was 120/90.  I have ceased medication prescribed on the day.

1 hour ago, renaissanc said:

IThe Governor should have dealt with this kind of situation ages ago. But when you get comfortable in a position with lots of loot flowing in, I suppose you can't be bothered.

I imagine he is very bothered.  I expect he is one of many who made large investments  for positions and they now await lucrative returns.

6 hours ago, AustinRacing said:

I don’t think it’s a good political move by this guy. First order of business is to look after his own and friend’s interest not the overall population. This case is very niche and specific with little impact on overall well being of the nation and there are more pressing issues than making beer production a fair playing ground. This tells how Thai political culture works. Every one for HIMSELF. Shame on him!

Going after rich and powerful oligarchs is a clear sign of intent to improve the country for nearly everyone. Cannot see why they should be ashamed.