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Well, they do have a procedural precedent: The Justice Minister and the head of the Department of Corrections and other concerned bodies have met before to discuss Thaksin's final destination within the Justice system. So, I guess in the name of equal justice for everyone, poor old Police Hospital will have to clear out another floor, again...
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Gay conversion therapy in Italy and Its Lingering Scars
klauskunkel replied to Social Media's topic in World News
the result of being brainwashed from childhood into believing a man-made corrupt institution accurately represents an abstract concept invented by man part of the business plan of any religious institution: get them while they're young and make them believe in Santa Klaus -
Vietnam overtakes Thailand in tech exports, posing a challenge
klauskunkel replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
One could compare the amount of public holidays: Vietnam: Public Holiday Details Observed (2024) Days Gregorian Calendar New Year Holiday January 1 Monday, January 1 1 Lunar New Year (Tet) Holidays February 10 Thursday, February 8 through Wednesday, February 14 5 Hung Kings Commemoration Day The 10th day of the third month of the lunar calendar Thursday, April 18 1 Victory Day April 30 Tuesday, April 30 1 International Labor Day May 1 Wednesday, May 1 1 National Day September 2 Saturday, August 31 to Tuesday, September 3 2 6 public holidays for a total of 11 days Thailand: 2024 Thailand Public Holidays Calendar 2024 Date Holiday Name Holiday Remarks January 1 New Year's Day December 30-January 2 4 days break for International New Year's Day February 24 Makha Bucha Day 24-26 February (Buddhist Holy Day) A Buddhist public holiday April 6 Chakri Day 6-8 April To commemorate the founding of the Chakri royal dynasty April 13 Songkran Festival 13–16 April Thai New Year, Water Splashing Festival May 1 Labor Day May 1 International Labor Day May 4 H.M. King's Coronation 4-6 May The coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn May 22 Visakha Bucha May 22 To commemorate the birth of the Buddha June 3 H.M. Queen's Birthday June 1-3 To mark the birthday of the current queen of Thailand, Queen Suthida July 20 Asahna Bucha July 20-22 To honor the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism July 28 King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday July 27-29 To mark the birthday of King Vajiralongkorn August 12 The Queen Mother's Birthday August 10-12 To commemorate the birth of Queen Mother October 13 His Majesty the Late King October 13-15 To commemorate the passing of His Majesty the Late King October 23 Chulalongkorn Day October 23 To commemorate King Rama V December 5 King Bhumibol's Birthday December 5 To honor the late King Bhumibol December 10 Constitution Day December 10 To take pride in the Thai monarchy 15 public holidays for a total of either 18, or 22, or maybe 30 days? (it's complicated) Anyway, it seems that Thailand maybe missing 7+ days/year for manufacturing compared to Vietnam, which might impact exports... and now apparently Vietnam has caught up. Time for a holiday! -
Srettha turns to Wissanu for legal advice amid Pichit controversy
klauskunkel replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
#29 should ask himself: Who recommended this Pichit character to me for that position? Really, I have to take better notes... -
Marriage extension to Retirement extension
klauskunkel replied to 1948wjm's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Don't forget to bring your wife for the change, she needs to sign an acknowledgment form. Subsequent extensions wife not necessary anymore. -
Intoxicated Thai man arrested after rampage in Wichit
klauskunkel replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
Looks like there was a reason for the Mercedes being in the car shop. -
Starmer Defends Use of Private Jet for Energy Plan Announcement
klauskunkel replied to Social Media's topic in World News
By doing what? Scrubbing the atmosphere? -
A Boy is Seriously Injured in an Attack at a Sisaket School
klauskunkel replied to snoop1130's topic in Isaan News
Why the community? Education department enjoys a very large piece of the budget. -
Temple abbot redeems motorcycle to help struggling family - video
klauskunkel replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
What reason would a monk have to self-publish his good deed story on Facebook? Making sure Buddha notices? -
If somebody approaches I don't want, I say "consulting fee 5,000 baht"
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Police break up network aiding foreigners to stay in Thailand
klauskunkel replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
It's not a merit based society... -
Chaikasem May Become PM if Srettha Faces Impeachment
klauskunkel replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Nah, just being subtle: Thai politics, it's a shifty business shift·y /ˈSHiftē/ adjective INFORMAL (of a person or their manner) appearing deceitful or evasive. "a shifty, fast-talking lawyer" -
Fugitive 'Sia Paeng Nanod' has been captured in Indonesia
klauskunkel replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
and a stay at the Police Hospital. -
Chaikasem May Become PM if Srettha Faces Impeachment
klauskunkel replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Thai politics, it's a shifty business -
No "Legal Miracles" for Thaksin and Yingluck, Says Former Deputy PM
klauskunkel replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
No "dead friends" coming to the rescue...? -
Drunken Bar Brawl Leads to Scotsman Being Hit by Car in Pattaya
klauskunkel replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
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How can I improve my relationship?
klauskunkel replied to Jackie Szoboszlai's topic in General Topics
That's easy Robot, upgrade to AI.