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“I’m a ‘Never Trump’ guy,” Vance
Guys, you can stop campaigning. The election is over. The Democrats lost. You don't need to keep trying to score points and play "gotcha" any more. Look to the future, the rosy future that America has just on the horizon. -
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Watch: Horrific Attempt to Snatch Jewish Boy From Fathers Arms in Brooklyn
setup? publicity stunt? man with mask in broad daylight? -
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Thai Electric Cables Mostly Fail Global Safety Standards
Safety standards Thailand Few examples Family of 4 on a moped No helmets 5 ton on the back of a 1 ton pickup Lamp posts laced with bare wires Pavements with mandatory angle iron protruding upwards at ankle height Please add examples ! -
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Bangkok Adapts 'London Model' for Traffic Congestion Fees
Bangkok to beat the gridlock with new congestion charge Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit revealed that Bangkok could soon join cities like London and Singapore with a congestion charge aimed at unclogging the city’s crowded streets and reducing pollution. Suriya announced a six-month timeline for the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) to finalise a study identifying the best model for implementing the charge. “We’re looking at ways to ease Bangkok’s notorious traffic while generating funds to enhance our transit infrastructure.” Suriya explained that fees collected through the congestion charge would bolster an infrastructure fund, enabling the government to potentially buy back electric train projects and introduce a flat 20-baht fare across the capital. According to Suriya, this approach aims to ease commuting costs, reduce traffic jams, and cut down on air pollution, especially in the city centre. Addressing concerns, Suriya noted that over 60% of Bangkok’s public supports the congestion charge, although some residents in affected areas remain wary. To address this, he assured that city centre residents will be exempt from paying the charge. “The final details will be known once the OTP completes its study.” Transport Ministry spokesperson Kritchanon Aiyapunya revealed that Bangkok’s congestion charge model draws from success stories in London, Singapore, Stockholm, and Milan, where policies clearly define charge zones and times. London, for instance, saw a 16% drop in traffic congestion and an 18% increase in public transport use after implementing the charge, he noted. London’s AI-driven camera system records vehicle plate numbers in designated zones, with fees payable through apps or online banking. Highlighting growing acceptance, Kritchanon said, “In Stockholm, public support rose from 21% to 67% after implementation, and in London, support jumped from 39% to 54%.” The OTP, now consulting with the British government, hopes this initiative could usher in a new era for Bangkok’s traffic and transit systems, reported The Nation. By Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of The Nation Source: The Thaiger -- 2024-11-13 -
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Jeremy Clarkson Joins Farmers' Revolt Against ‘Tractor Tax
Labour will no doubt buy up the farm land once the children of farmers are faced with a huge tax bill when their parents die. Control the means of production. Communism 101. -
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Thai Electric Cables Mostly Fail Global Safety Standards
There is no shortage of places who supply electrical cables with the earth wire HomePro is more for the DIY person their plumbing supplies are the same. -
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Visa Agent, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
I should ad, the Aussie pension, depending on exchange rates, is close to 50,000 baht per month, if I can survive in Oz, then I can survive in Thailand... I have previously lived, in Thailand, for 5 years, returned to Oz when my Thai wife passed away. -
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Filipina's Viral Video Criticising Thai Women Sparks Backlash
I am beginning to wonder. She has offered to buy a condo for me. Not us, just me! 😯
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