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Songkran in Thailand to go ahead next month - with some water splashing
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Foreign Tourist Performs Dangerous Motorcycle Stunt on Koh Samui
But not a get-out clause.. What an idiot. -
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Biden Confirms Attendance at Trump’s Inauguration, Emphasizes Democratic Values
Joe seems to be on good terms with Trump after the democrats threw him under the bus. The division and chaos within the democrat party is enough to make anyone defect to the other side -
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Foreign Tourist Swallows Traffic Ticket in Odd Pattaya Incident
Thais themselves have been discussing the various terms for a long time and are divided on what they think is the most polite/proper or what sounds discriminatory. I've heard a number of discussions with no clear winning idea on what term to use. And it isn't only in terms of foreigners' skin tones, but often regarding themselves with virtually no thought about foreigners. It isn't particularly an issue of international concern, but of local concern. They call each other different terms for the various tones their skin may have. Some think that saying ผิวสี is more polite, being more indirect, while others think being more explicit about the color or tone is more proper. Re the darker end of the spectrum, one of my friends prefers simply to say ไอ้มืด 😅 -
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Drunken Foreigner Causes Panic in Pattaya, Wandering Half Naked & Armed with a Knife
Nah.... better not say it. -
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Trump’s ‘stunningly unqualified’ diplomatic team shapes up at breakneck speed
I agree. Biden's handlers got my funds on track. -
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Ex-MP Claims Thaksin is the True Leader of the Government
That is no news... everybody knows that already since the last elections.... -
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Foreign Tourist Swallows Traffic Ticket in Odd Pattaya Incident
Write him a second one with an added penalty- 1
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Ex-MP Claims Thaksin is the True Leader of the Government
FILE - Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra //AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File In a pointed critique of Thailand's current administration, former Democrat MP Thepthai Senapong has boldly declared that Thaksin Shinawatra, the ex-Prime Minister, is the true orchestrator behind the scenes, despite his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra's official leadership role. This claim was made in Thepthai's recent Facebook post titled "Thaksin is the Real Owner of the Government," as political debate heats up over the influence of familial ties in governance. Thepthai's comments follow Thaksin's recent address at Rajabhat University, in Nakhon Ratchasima, where he outlined an ambitious plan for Thailand's Northeastern region, known as Isaan. His strategy includes promoting local products through soft power and OTOP initiatives, tackling drug issues with a public information app, and boosting the economy by issuing short-term bonds in a novel coin format. If successful, these initiatives could enhance the country’s GDP from the current 2% to a prospective 4-5%. According to Thepthai, such propositions from Thaksin are swiftly turned into policy by the government, reinforcing the perception that Thaksin is a shadow leader. He highlighted the government's policy statement, which closely mirrors Thaksin's vision for Thailand expressed in his speeches, further suggesting a direct influence on official governmental direction. Additionally, Thepthai noted recent moves to suppress influential criminal figures as a testament to Thaksin's sway. Although a special committee proposed by Thaksin and intended to be headed by Paetongtarn has yet to be officially established, law enforcement agencies have already begun initiatives aligned with Thaksin’s recommendations. This swift action suggests that Thaksin's influence may eclipse formal governmental instructions. Thepthai argues that this synergy between Thaksin’s ideas and government policy signifies a shift in power dynamics, with Paetongtarn’s role increasingly seen as a conduit for her father’s directives. "Father thinks, Father determines, Father directs, Father orders," states Thepthai, encapsulating his belief that Thaksin's influence prevails over his daughter's official title as Prime Minister. This commentary arrives amidst ongoing scrutiny of Paetongtarn's government, with questions about the extent of Thaksin's influence, reported Thai Newsroom. -- 2024-12-23
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