The blatant, outright in-yo-face lies and corruption of this place is impressive. Treats it's citizens as fools, which is mostly true...but treating the rest of the world as such is a bad strategy. Thailand will never be a world player and will remain a 3rd World Banana Republic until this BS changes. 

And you feel safe in Thailand?

49 minutes ago, twizzian said:

The Dinosaurs fear losing antiquated laws and Monarchy respect

 

As I've told my daughter many times......"Respect is earned, not given". 

13 minutes ago, koolkarl said:

And you feel safe in Thailand?

 

Nope, this is the most dangerous place I have ever lived.

9 hours ago, fobuff said:

Thailand is over...  it will never change for the better..

 

I see another coup in the near future....

The Military already run the country, maybe a different General will take over, but the Head Man at the Very Top, will always have the last word.

It's not really that important now. I feel the current government, with Thaksin working behind the scenes, is actually doing well and has surprised me quite a bit.

1 minute ago, Kaopad999 said:

It's not really that important now. I feel the current government, with Thaksin working behind the scenes, is actually doing well and has surprised me quite a bit.

Can you please tell me anything that has been improved.

May as well get rid of this now once and for all. Edit; And Change the name back to Siam, land of the free it is Not..........

2 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Can you please tell me anything that has been improved.

 

The troughs are full and the pigs are happy!

     Terrible, terrible decision.  Banning Thailand's best and brightest from participating in government is the absolute worst part of the ruling.  So sad for Thailand.

2 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Can you please tell me anything that has been improved.

Economic Stimulus: The government plans to distribute 560 billion baht via digital wallets by February 2024 to boost economic activity.

Fiscal Policies: For 2024, a 3.48 trillion baht budget with a 693 billion baht deficit is approved, focusing on economic growth and debt reduction.

Tourism Promotion: Visa restrictions for visitors from China, Russia, and India have been relaxed to attract 27 million international visitors by year-end. Introduced the new Digital Thailand Visa (DTV) attrracting digital nomads/ remote workers which will boost the economy. 

Social Welfare: A guaranteed minimum income of 600 baht per day and a 25,000 baht monthly salary for degree holders by 2027 are promised.

Human Rights and Social Issues:  On June 18, 2024, Thailand's Senate passed a bill to legalize same-sex marriage, making it the first Asian UN member state. 

Public Spending Alignment: Prime Minister Srettha insists state spending must align with government policies, focusing on efficiency and measurable outcomes.

4 minutes ago, lordgrinz said:

 

The troughs are full and the pigs are happy!

Let hope one day the 'Farmer' is driven/taken from the land as in  Animal farm.

1 minute ago, newnative said:

     Terrible, terrible decision.  Banning Thailand's best and brightest from participating in government is the absolute worst part of the ruling.  So sad for Thailand.

 

That was the plan, the Elites want the dumbest obedient servants they can get, "best and brightest" is the last thing they want. One look at the educational system here supports the hypothesis.

1 minute ago, lordgrinz said:

 

That was the plan, the Elites want the dumbest obedient servants they can get, "best and brightest" is the last thing they want. One look at the educational system here supports the hypothesis.

Sadly, true.

3 minutes ago, Kaopad999 said:

Economic Stimulus: The government plans to distribute 560 billion baht via digital wallets by February 2024 to boost economic activity.

Fiscal Policies: For 2024, a 3.48 trillion baht budget with a 693 billion baht deficit is approved, focusing on economic growth and debt reduction.

Tourism Promotion: Visa restrictions for visitors from China, Russia, and India have been relaxed to attract 27 million international visitors by year-end. Introduced the new Digital Thailand Visa (DTV) attrracting digital nomads/ remote workers which will boost the economy. 

Social Welfare: A guaranteed minimum income of 600 baht per day and a 25,000 baht monthly salary for degree holders by 2027 are promised.

Human Rights and Social Issues:  On June 18, 2024, Thailand's Senate passed a bill to legalize same-sex marriage, making it the first Asian UN member state. 

Public Spending Alignment: Prime Minister Srettha insists state spending must align with government policies, focusing on efficiency and measurable outcomes.

And NOTHING has yet come to fruition, the country is broke ! all that will be achieved is more Debt.

14 hours ago, nobodysfriend said:

Poor Thailand .

Just lost the last little bit of " face " .

Yes sir, and they have also lost face on the global front. Seems like the Military Red Shirts are truly in control....

2 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

And NOTHING has yet come to fruition, the country is broke ! all that will be achieved is more Debt.

Nonsense. In just one year in office, I'd say he's achieved quite a bit so far.

 

The party that had the most votes in the election disolved for wanting to move Thailand out of the 19th century into the 21st. How can democracy exist in this country. it beggars belief. So what will happen ? I know what should and I know what will !

The Elites can try as much as they wish to stop change and their power from being touched, but the people will eventually get their way. The winds of change will blow whatever you, they, or I say or want.

4 minutes ago, Kaopad999 said:

Nonsense. In just one year in office, I'd say he's achieved quite a bit so far.

Pity the Thai people do not agree with you. Very unpopular PM to all segments of Thai society. Fried Rice spent too long in the wok. 

Just now, renaissanc said:

The Elites can try as much as they wish to stop change and their power from being touched, but the people will eventually get their way. The winds of change will blow whatever you, they, or I say or want.

 

Nope, the Elites have a firm grip on their servile plebeians, and the people of Thailand haven't the intestinal fortitude to demand and fight for change.

1 hour ago, blazes said:

 

Paris 1789, Moscow 1917, Vietnam 1945, 54 and 75 come to mind as inspirations for the Thai people (but how much history of the outside world are they allowed to know?)

 

The outside world helped to bring down the apartheid regime in S. Africa.  Let's hope that same outside world will put long-term pressure on the centres of power in Thailand.

 

Don't hold your breath waiting...

30 minutes ago, Kaopad999 said:

It's not really that important now. I feel the current government, with Thaksin working behind the scenes, is actually doing well and has surprised me quite a bit.

I concur 

Thaksin will make Thailand great again.

Western style democracy not suited for Asian country like Thailand 

7 minutes ago, Kaopad999 said:

Nonsense. In just one year in office, I'd say he's achieved quite a bit so far.

 

 

What a good sheep you are...

Just now, Hunz Kittisak said:

I concur 

Thaksin will make Thailand great again.

Western style democracy not suited for Asian country like Thailand 

Someone who understands it.

Politics throughout the world seem more & more fouled with corruption & self serving egos. Even in my home country I feel outraged and nauseated, but like the people of Thailand am plagued with (E.g., "what can I do" or "my vote doesn't count").

Our race seems to be at catastrophic crossroads.

1 hour ago, ricklev said:

I wonder why they don't adopt non-violent protests like a nationwide work/student strike.  

Because anyone seen to be an instigator of any such event would expect to be incarcerated 

5 minutes ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

Thaksin will make Thailand great again.

 

Thaksin exacerbates the existing problems

1 hour ago, blazes said:

 

Paris 1789, Moscow 1917, Vietnam 1945, 54 and 75 come to mind as inspirations for the Thai people (but how much history of the outside world are they allowed to know?)

 

The outside world helped to bring down the apartheid regime in S. Africa.  Let's hope that same outside world will put long-term pressure on the centres of power in Thailand.

You speak as though Thailand is North Korea. 
This is a Thai problem let the Thais sort it out themselves. 

14 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

Unlike the Myanmar people, Thai's lack any type of backbone to demand anything, they will continue to act as obedient servants to the Elites.

 

A nation of cowards. Always have been, always will.