Reasonableman

http://www.who.int/zoonoses/diseases/Leptospirosissurveillance.pdf

Leptospirosis

General introduction

Leptospirosis is a zoonosis of worldwide distribution, endemic mainly in countries with humid subtropical or tropical climates and has epidemic potential. It often peaks seasonally, sometimes in outbreaks, and is often linked to climate changes, to poor urban slum communities, to occupation or to recreational activities. The clinical course in humans ranges from mild to lethal with a broad spectrum of symptoms and clinical signs. Leptospirosis is underreported in many countries because of difficult clinical diagnosis and the lack of diagnostic laboratory services.

Causal agent and main modes of transmission

Causal agent: Pathogenic leptospires belong to the genus Leptospira (long corkscrew-shaped bacteria, too thin to be visible under the ordinary microscope); dark-field microscopy is required. The more than 240 pathogenic serovars cannot be differentiated on the basis of morphology.

Main modes of transmission: Feral and domestic animals constitute the reservoir of the agent, transmitted through contact of mucous membranes or (broken) skin with water (swimming or immersion), moist soil or vegetation contaminated with the urine of infected animals; occasional infection occurs through ingestion/inhalation of food/droplet aerosols of fluids contaminated by urine. The incubation usually lasts about 10 days (2 to 30 days).

Clearly the prof. is not a member of TV. Perhaps he would care to engage in the political discussions here.... as a mod?

No it isn't... Oh wait, yes it is.. Ummmmm.... What was the question again? Anyway, j'oppose!!!

11 posts of blah, blah, blah............

There are probably not many precedents for a cabinet minister admitting corruption in a Gov't policy and going public with such an admission.

Rather puts the pressure on the government to do something about it.

Seems like quite a good start to me.

Baloney. Lots of good starts (talking) that lack middles (action) and ends (measurable results). You think this a good start? It will also be an ignominious end, if all goes true to form.

OMG, even Smileys are under attack!

I think it's disgusting that the supposed protectors of the innocent can flaunt their corruption so blatantly. I've never heard anything so outrageous. I mean, what other country in the world would actually officially produce such a thing as a card to pay illegal bribes. I truly weep for Thailand. I truly do.

S a t i r e Lighten up....

The cort made a good decision. Wait until parliment is closed. Than they are not amune.

How about revoking the immunity law altogether. I am sure it was never ment to provide immunity for criminal actions. Hmmmm, ok, this is Thailand, so maybe that was it's original intention.

Legislators in countries using the Westminster system, such as the United Kingdom, are protected from civil action for slander and libel by parliamentary immunity whilst they are in the House. This protection is known as parliamentary privilege. Parliamentary immunity from criminal prosecution is not enjoyed by Members of Parliament under the Westminster system. This lack of criminal immunity is derived from the key tenet of the British Constitution that all are equal before the law.[1]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliamentary_immunity

Haha, brilliant! I wonder if only those breaking the law responded. I am sure people would like to do away with possibility of a Thai jail sentence. That is some serious deterrent and it also hits the pocket book when you cannot work. Fines have little it no deterrent value what so ever, especially if one has any means. Is this stuff for real or an ongoing April Fools joke. Either that or they are trying to avoid the cost of having to build more prisons by promotion of some ridiculous proposition.

Must agree. Court judgments other than imprisonment go largely ignored and unenforced by the courts or the police. When court judgments are ignored, the plaintiff must spend more time, effort and money on the process of trying to assure enforcement, usually without success. An absurd system of justice that penalizes the wronged, not the wrongdoer, in many cases.

Downtown Uptown

It was pretty cool, but Blaster Bates could have actually done it in four minutes.

Yeah, was kinda hoping for that too, not the locust-eating-the-leaf effect... still, interesting to watch.

Living adjacent to that racket and dust for 1 month must have been a day- & night-mare.

No it took several weeks and there was a lot of down time. Four machines on the job and very seldom aaall working at once..

Sounds heavenly. Anyway, good vid!

Please stay on topic. The topic is not about literacy rates in Thailand.

It shouldn't be about the literacy rate.

It should be about reading quality material after leaving education.

It should be about reading the constitution, specifically, not Thais' general reading habits and propensities.

If they did publish redacted photos, in which the individuals would hopefully be unidentifiable, would it change anyone's mind, prove or disprove anything? Please don't tempt them, they just might try it for the publicity.

Since most Thais don't read, then this is obvious. Perhaps they could make it into a comic book?

Total adult literacy rate is about 94%, 2005-2010

http://www.unicef.or...statistics.html

What has literacy got to do with the desire to read??

If you meant "desire to read" you should have written that. "Don't read" can encompass ability and inclination, and a generalized assertion of fact. If the statistic offends, please ignore it. If you have evidence for your assertion, then please justify it... with evidence. Cheers, RM.

Since most Thais don't read, then this is obvious. Perhaps they could make it into a comic book?

Total adult literacy rate is about 94%, 2005-2010

http://www.unicef.or...statistics.html

He said 'don't ' read not can't read.

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see #12, thanks.

Who cares if she is invisible or not or if she leads the country herself or as a mouthpiece for her brother.

As foreigners we have no influence or say in the matter. We cannot influence the exchange rate, policies of govt, whether Thaksin is allowed back in or not or any local policies where you live or stay. The only thing that we can influence is ourselves and the money we spend to help the economy.

We mostly don't have any influence over our wives/girlfriends either as their first loyalty will always be to their family. It doesn't matter one jot how much we moan, complain,write or comment whatever will be will be.

What the ruling class of thais want will happen anyway. Just sit back, put your feet up,sip your drink, have sexual relations or just simply chill out. Nothing will change other than we will have more to spend if the exchange rate climbs back up out of the pit it has fallen into.

I aplogise but I felt it needed saying.

Downtown Uptown

It was pretty cool, but Blaster Bates could have actually done it in four minutes.

Yeah, was kinda hoping for that too, not the locust-eating-the-leaf effect... still, interesting to watch.

Living adjacent to that racket and dust for 1 month must have been a day- & night-mare.

She has certainly proven herself a better leader and politician than Julia Gillard.

You forgot Pauline Hanson and Sarah Palin, old moit. Still trying to find the relevance of Julia to Thai politics...... must be there somewhere.....

Haha, here comes the <deleted> brigade out from all crevasses. Nice, about 4 or 5 Yingluck vitriol/slamming topics at the same time. Should give the angry old men brigade hours of Internet joy. Haha, I am excited to see where all of this goes. Truth is, she dresses well, looks hot, and had seem to do better thanking else in the last 5 or 6 years by stating out of the fray as much as possible. Smart woman, dumb everyone else involved in the political quagmire.

Is this English?

"crevasses", probably French.

Since most Thais don't read, then this is obvious. Perhaps they could make it into a comic book?

Total adult literacy rate is about 94%, 2005-2010

http://www.unicef.or...statistics.html

So drinking is like a social duty or community service. Must admit I hadn't thought of it that way before. Good point, thanks.

Why bust the little mum and pop stores, they aren't exactly selling truckloads and what they do sell hardly provides enoungh income to feed the family for a day.

Because it is the law?

Because alcoholics have rights, too?

Or something else?

What's the right answer?

I do not know. Maybe because it is against the law? Why do they have to break that law? To make an extra 100 baht or so? Do they really need those extra sales? I say lock them up. But the reality is that it will NEVER make it to trial if the family has enough cash to pay off the collection agency (police)

Well, while 100B may not be much to you, to some - namely the people who depend on selling ale for their daily rice - 100B is a good amount of money.

Many of these smaller shops live literally hand to mouth and the 100B loss you speak of would be a severe burden to many of these small establishments.

If it upsets you to the extent you think they should go to jail, how about you, or the powers that be, reimburse them the 100B loss and they they could close for the day and everyone would be happy...?

I doubt that many habitual drinkers would suffer deprivation during the period. You could help out by buying your beer or whatever a day or 2 in advance, and then they could take a couple of days off, obey the law, and you could feel all warm and fuzzy about the whole thing.

I am shocked at all these postings! If I didn't know any better I would think that the LOS is the Hub of Hypocricy .

...isy, shaken not stirred...

I C your point. Waiting for the wooden ruler across the knuckles for that misspelling. Had a very tough 4th grade teacher.

Bond 007 would not be amused...