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He also denied that he received money in exchange for not taking the ministerial post.

That's right, he received amulets and Buddha figures that fell off the truck...

The whole purpose of the "Thai Education" system is to indoctrinate children from an early age, not educate them.

Pre-school Thai kids are inquisitive, clever, active, and a bit cheeky. Give them a few years in a state school and they become bovine and passive, trapped by language and culture, not enabled by it.

As it should be in a country with feudal, parochial traditions. The DNA of Thai "culture" is to respect, revere the elders. What they say goes, no matter how absurd or unfair. Education is understood that way by Thais: the means to preserve the status quo. Parents feel that it is not their job to educate their children; that is the reason schools exist. How many hours are devoted in the school curricula to indoctrinate students in ceremonial instruction and other subjects totally unrelated to what awaits them in real life? Obviously, that sort of "learning" does not contribute to make students apt for any managerial or enterprising positions in science or in industry. The entire country from humble households to the top of the pyramid of power is bent on not changing anything. They are unwilling to remove the blinders. They managed to trot at their own pace in only one direction so far... why would they want to fix something that has not broken yet? Thai way of understanding maintenance or progress.

The system is designed to produce an acquiescent, uncritical populace, that can be directed any which way the rulers choose. Hats off, job well done.

"Look at Me!!! I am Joe Average, this is going to be exciting!! I can't wait to tell everybody of my bus adventure."

I just farted

Identifying a fake is often about the feel, it's often very possible to identify a fake with your eyes closed.

The real notes have a texture that is very difficult for the counterfeiter to replicate.

Some hints on what to look for with relation to the position of the serial number would be useful, though I'm not 100% certain I'd want to alert the police If i found one in my wallet, I believe possession of such a note is an offense and not just the attempt to use one. As such, it's up top the discretion of the policeman to charge you or not when you walk into the police station and admit to just having one.. getting out of the police station may cost you more than 500 baht!

sounds like the beginning of a joke: Farang walks into a police station...

Facebook scammer lures women into 'sexual meditation' in Bangkok

The usual bs didn't work anymore, eh?

teaching in Thaland same same Rocket Science

The anti-graft agency yesterday resolved unanimously to clear former public health minister Sudarat Keyuraphan of malfeasance charges in a case stemming from her decision in 2003 to scrap a Bt911-million project to buy computers for the ministry.

Eight members of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) found that she had not forced any bureaucrats to engage in unfair treatment of the bid winner, P Square.

That's right...they participated willingly.

“Also, late at night, my phone rings and I answer it, but all I hear is a man’s voice saying he wants to make love to me. When I call back the number, I get some guy in Rayong province,”

Charge him, 1-900-xxxxxxxx

Nattawut to Yingluck: "...and this is exactly why we have to increase our furniture budget! I just happen to know an excellent supplier of office chairs, who is very easy to deal with..."

hmmmm so you wanna be a taxi driver but you cant afford the costs required to be one.....

suggestion - get another job........

yes! They can all become....Ladyboys! (for all I care)

Advise to the French man: Use some of your salary and by yourself some common sense.

"Niwat Sangmor, 25, is also publishing an autobiography, set to be released this year."

Summary: I was born in 1988. I became a ladyboy. I discovered Facebook.

It's sure to become a bestseller, imho.

"Since Jatuporn has lost his hopes of winning a Cabinet seat, everyone wants him to lead the people's democratic army. From now on, the UDD will be more active and hold rallies around the country," Worachai said.

Can anyone think of other countries where those three words (the ones in bold) have been and are used? Usually where democracy does not exist.

Not to worry. This is Thailand. They'll mess it up...

Oh no,... without Chalerm my life will be emptier. He is the one that keeps me going. He is the one I can rely on for my daily entertainment. Who is going to replace him?

Yingluck, it's got to be Yingluck. My hope, my faith, my light at the end of the tunnel! Please, please Yingluck stay funny!!!

The fiftytwo year old virgin, hope she can handle the load...

i reckon this is my new avatar

"The Pro-wrestling career did not work out, so I became a ladyboy."

Deputy PM and Police Captain Chalerm comments: This is not really a disaster, since the police was able to turn this situation into a training exercise. Nook, nook, wink, wink, gargle, burp (damn cough syrup)

After some reflection I have finally found the truth:

This monk is a government set-up. He is supposed to divert the Thai peoples attention from the rice scandal! I think it's working.

Kudos to Yingluck (it was her brother's idea)

Well, he didn't break any Thai laws, he just pissed off a lot of "conventional" buddhists, including my wife. She is so mad, she said she is "never ever giving any money to any temple anymore". If her attitude finds followers, I believe that the Thai monk community will be self-regulating the problem fairly quickly. After all, money makes the world go round and that's what it's all about.

Personally, I appreciate all the entertainment provided!

PM Yingluck asked the public not to worry too much about the rice issue, since only contaminated and infested rice went missing, so everything is all right!

How would she know?

Don't try to understand. Some things she knows, and some things she doesn't know.

She is a college grad after all

Phuket tuk-tuks under siege from ‘black’ tuk-tuks

Tanyaluk Sakoot

Tutk-tuk drivers carry banners objecting to any possibility of the 30-40 black tuk-tuks being made legitimate.

PHUKET: -- Two hundred tuk-tuk drivers drove their machines to Phuket Provincial Hall this morning (June 26) to protest against a growing problem of “black” tuk-tuks stealing their business.

One protester told The Phuket News, “Today, we have come from many places, including Patong, Kata and Karon. We can no longer tolerate these black tuk-tuks snatching our customers. Before, we could earn about B500 a day but after they came our income has fallen to only B300.”

They moved into the grounds of the Provincial Hall, chanting “Please, Governor, Help!”, “Here there are too many black tuk-tuks!” and “We are in trouble! We ask for your help!”

Vice-Governor Dr Sommai Preechasilpa walked out to listen to their complaints.

Using a megaphone, the leader of the protest, Sakol Srisompot, explained the situation. “Please, Vice-Governor Sommai. We need help or we will be in trouble in the future.”

He explained that the black tuk-tuks are actually Suzuki mini-trucks, modified and painted to look similar to tuk-tuks.

“They always come at night to snatch the tourists. They often stop in the area around Hard Rock [at the east end of Bangla Rd], near restaurants, along the beach and in other places.”

Deputy Provincial Police Commander Pol Col Peerayut Karajedee said he agreed that something should be done about the illegal tuk-tuks. He added that this was something officers had had no prior knowledge of, and he praised the legitimate tuk-tuk drivers for their bravery in standing up for their rights.

Jaturong Keawkasi of the Phuket Land Transportation Office (PLTO), who also attended the protest, said, “Thank you very much for telling us about this. The black tuk-tuks have been registered with us as vehicles for personal use. But they are being use for commercial services.

“This is against the law and the law-breakers can be fined up to B2,000 for each instance.

He told The Phuket News, “V/G Sommai has already ordered us to follow up on this. Today the protesters told me there are 30 or 40 of these black tuk-tuks. We will make a plan to check up on this.”

Tuk-tuk leader Sakol said afterwards, “We were very impressed with officials today. But we will be watching closely what action they take.”

Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-tuk-tuks-under-siege-from-%E2%80%98black%E2%80%99-tuk-tuks-40449.php

-- Phuket News 2013-06-27

...looks like they are all well fed, so things are not that urgent

I think it is common knowledge that the driver has "agreed" to be set up. Case closed. In one year he'll be out of jail with a new identity, a load of cash and the mastermind will have achieved his objectives. Thailand justice is for the powerful, not the poor, and this shows how easy it is to get rid of your political opponents.

I agree in essence, however, I believe the stooge will not be able to enjoy his new identity nor the load of cash for too long...

PM Yingluck asked the public not to worry too much about the rice issue, since only contaminated and infested rice went missing, so everything is all right!