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July 23, 20196 yr

5 hours ago, Reigntax said:

Or the Thai people just let him take it from them by their inaction. The Thais could learn a lot from Hong Kong but most probably don't even know it exists.

Reigntax, I have a LOT of sympathy with your sentiments. I really do. Other posters will know that I frequently vent my frustrations over the inaction of the Thais - throughout the five long and dark years.

BUT the Hong Kong people did not - and have not yet - faced massacres of their protesters. The Thais have experienced this numerous times. It naturally knocks the stuffing and backbone out of them. One must have some sympathy. What is required is the ultimate willingness to risk all - and most simply do not have what is required (maybe for most Thais, the situation is not dire enough) ...

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July 28, 20196 yr

He must be a foul, because otherwise he would have stopped the dual pricing

in Thais = free, Foreigner = 500 Baht place next to the royal palace.

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