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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!

I go to the gym everyday and work out hard for 60-90min, I also run 5km in the early evening everyday. My diet is: I alternate eating anything I like one day, the next day only fruit, I drink only water (no soda pop, no beer). I have been doing this regime since two years now and feel great. I lost my potbelly, my love handles and regained my sixpack stomach. I also noticed that I eat less and become full very fast. I am now 51 years old and have never ever exercised before. I now weigh 70kg, before it was 90kg.

Imposition of Puritan morality

The other thing that bothers me is that you see this statement repeatedly in the report (across countries), this year and in past years: "The government did not make an effort to reduce the demand for

commercial sex acts during the year."

First of all, it's not clear to me how a government can reduce demand for commercial sex (rather than supply). Second, what gives the Americans the right to condemn 'commercial sex' between two free and consenting persons?? Absolutely ridiculous...

How to reduce demand for commercial sex:

1. subidise it: if it's free it won't be commercial

2. provide some sheep w/appropriate marketing: best ride of your life, HIV free, etc

3. tax rebates on blow-up dolls and other self-help items w/appropriate advertising: never breaks down, cleans up real good...

these are just of the top of my warped head...maybe you got some ideas to help out those governments?

I totally sympathise with your frustration, particularly the monumental amount of corruption that goes on in Thailand. One estimate put it at about 30% of GDP is lost per annum. However, you need to look at the causes. The most criticised body of authority is the Police, but if they were paid a decent wage, they would not need to go down that road. Many in positions of authority supplement their income through "bribes" in various shapes and form. I know of one case where the parent's of a top student in the Amphor paid, wined and dined and holidayed The Principal, for her to get a place in one of the top Government Schools. The Girl had already passed the exam with flying colours and is so cerebrally endowed, she has now gone on to University to study as a Medical Doctor. It becomes even more frustrating when a Poll implied that 60%+ of Thais considered corruption "okay", prividing it benefited them. My advice, my Friend is to swallow what clearly is to you, a bitter pill and enjoy this lovely Country for all the other positives it brings. If it is too much, you might like to find a new "Paradise" to stay in. Oh, and remember that not long a go a very large percentage of UK Politicians got their fingers burnt over the expenses saga - so not only Thailand, I am sorry to say. It is largely human nature to gain as much benefit as one possibly can.

I would contend that even if the Thai Police (I am omitting the "Royal" moniker) were paid a sufficient wage, their corruption and criminal activities would not diminish. They simply don't see anything wrong with it, same with Thai politicians of all colors. I am paraphrasing Deputy PM and Police Captain Chalerm Whatshislastname after police got caught on video and in front of a journalist blatantly extorting money from an Indian businessman with the pretext of Chinese New Year donation: "This behavior is ok, it is part of the Thai Cuture."

_{I guess he will be sporting a mustache soon.}

...Thai ambassador to Egypt Chalit Manittayakul had defended Kakanang's character, saying he had never seen her drunk to the point of loosing self control.

...following up he stated:...however, once she starts on the yaba, you all better hide your sorry a**es!

There would be a paper trail if he paid the correct tax. This should be an open and closed issued if he has the paperwork.

Yes. But could get tricky if he continues to assert that the cars were only 'left with him'.

An interesting weasel move to claim the car is owned by someone else. But according to his statement in the story, he is claiming tax has been paid. So I guess if somehow the tax has not been paid, Chalerm feels he will be off the hook. It is always tricky to try and pin down a snake... :-)

"The deputy prime minister said today the Rolls Royce which belongs to his son’s Singaporean business partner was legally imported with tax payment in full to the Customs Department."

And to add extra humor, it appears he actually owns two of these cars. One with a license number of 4444 as mentioned in this story, and one with 2222 as shown in the photo below

why has nobody keyed this atrocity?

"I admit that the 'car-laundering' scheme does exist but it is conducted at a lower level," he said, without explaining.

Things never change

ahhh, those pesky lower levels (inherently bad), just get rid of them all...if any higher levels (inherently good) are found, all they need to do is apologize for trusting in the lower levels

There was a 'PM-Yingluck' who gave a resoundingly fine, if slightly whinging, speech about democracy to a bunch of people in Mongolia earlier this year.

And there's our own PM-Yingluck, who runs from the media when she doesn't like the way their questions are going, and who remains resolutely silent when her supporters try to deny other parties their freedom-of-speech.

Does anyone think, that they might possibly be related, clones even ?

My opinion is: the original told the clone to shut up and the clone obeys (it's a cultural thing...)

The U.S. isn't going to strain diplomatic ties over a few robberies and assaults. Thailand is a strategic regional partner, from the "war on drugs" to checking China's influence in SEA, so the U.S. will choose its battles accordingly.

It does't seem as if she's here to represent the interest of her fellow Americans.

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US government does'nt represent it's citizens, it serves Goldman Sachs and that's it.

Thai government does'nt represent it's citizens, it serves Thaksin and that's it.

X government doesn't,,,etc pp ad nauseam...

Umm, what does Thaksin have to do with it? Where the tuk tuks and jet ski mafia not around when the yellow shirts where in govt?

Let me explain my post to you, FDog: It is generalizing sentiment on how governments do not serve the interests of their citizens.

There you have it a tourist through a paving slab at a taxi, because the driver could not bear the sign of a finger, so he stopped and confronted the tourist - Now we have a Thai national who throws a paving slab at a tourist, which one got arrested and have to pony-up money Oh silly question. What a bunch of xenophobic morons the Thai police are.

A very drunk and disheveled Thai guy rode his motorcycle into the passenger side of my car. T-bone. He fell in a pile on the ground. Both his motorcycle and my door needed serious repairs. The police arrived. I pointed out that it looks like this gentleman is in the wrong for a)running a red light, b)driving into the side of my car and c) so drunk he could barely walk. The police said yes, clearly.

The the Policeman said something very wise. He said I should just go and get my own door fixed. I asked why he wasnt arresting the guy and would not support my efforts to get him to pay for the door. I said "Look at him. He is very drunk."

The Police wisdom was "how are you going to get money from a drunk?"

It actually made a lot of sense.

Even my insurance company rep who arrived soon thought it made sense.

take his bike and sell it

The U.S. isn't going to strain diplomatic ties over a few robberies and assaults. Thailand is a strategic regional partner, from the "war on drugs" to checking China's influence in SEA, so the U.S. will choose its battles accordingly.

It does't seem as if she's here to represent the interest of her fellow Americans.

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US government does'nt represent it's citizens, it serves Goldman Sachs and that's it.

Thai government does'nt represent it's citizens, it serves Thaksin and that's it.

X government doesn't,,,etc pp ad nauseam...

You left out the unions, illegal immigrants, big auto, pharma, insurance, tree huggers, the "intelligence" community, the military industrial complex and the rest of the beltway bandits circling the prize in DC like a bunch of vultures.

believe me, it's all Goldman Sachs, they profit in one form or other from all these groupings ...

The U.S. isn't going to strain diplomatic ties over a few robberies and assaults. Thailand is a strategic regional partner, from the "war on drugs" to checking China's influence in SEA, so the U.S. will choose its battles accordingly.

It does't seem as if she's here to represent the interest of her fellow Americans.

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US government does'nt represent it's citizens, it serves Goldman Sachs and that's it.

Thai government does'nt represent it's citizens, it serves Thaksin and that's it.

X government doesn't,,,etc pp ad nauseam...

As long as the Thais prefer to save face ( for whatever reson they shouldloose ?) above income.. it will not improve.

Bye-the way: loosing from Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines all with historic ties to the English language..is understandable, but.. to loose from Indonesia..

its lose, losing. LOSING.

Anyways this poorly written gem awash in the sea of non-constructive negativity really pissed me off.

...you lost me...

In addition to other errors, if you look at the first quote, the poster wrote "loose" instead of lose, and "loosing" instead of losing, while criticizing the English ability of the average Thai. JoeAverage was just pointing this out.

and I was being witty, just pointing this out...

As long as the Thais prefer to save face ( for whatever reson they shouldloose ?) above income.. it will not improve.

Bye-the way: loosing from Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines all with historic ties to the English language..is understandable, but.. to loose from Indonesia..

its lose, losing. LOSING.

Anyways this poorly written gem awash in the sea of non-constructive negativity really pissed me off.

...you lost me...

He is drunk and a religious nutcase...fertile ground for playing a ghost and scaring the bejeesus out of him...

and a box of tissues...

in light of the statement that he doesnt have a computer...what is the box of tissues for ?....

...well, he does have a TV, you can see the remote on his desk...

The art of official explanations Thai style, say something on Monday, on Tuesday retract, alter or say no longer relevant, on Wednesday it's relevant again if appropriate and on Thursday propose setting up a committee. Forget Friday as it's too close to the weekend and there's probably a golf match.

The art of official explanations Thai style, say something on Monday, on Tuesday retract, alter or say no longer relevant, on Wednesday it's relevant again if appropriate and on Thursday propose setting up a committee. Forget Friday as it's too close to the weekend and there's probably a golf match.

and on the following Monday - get sued by someone for raising their name (who was / is completely innocent of course)

and the next day apologize to the Thai people, because someone lost all the evidence...

not wanting to hijack the threat, but this headline put into my mind how many stray taxi drivers use all of Bangkok as their toilet. I see them peeing everywhere on the sides of the street!