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Calls for a New Election Surge Amidst Labour's Challenges
I didn't say anything about Leavers. I made a comment which could, rightly, be interpreted as implying that the 'Vote Leave' campaign were unprofessional, as they hadn't safeguarded their website as securely as they might have done. Based on this one occurrence, I'd conclude that you'd rather not open links to websites, which your anti-virus software suggests might be suspect. Imo a wise precaution. I should consider upgrading my own. -
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Calls for a New Election Surge Amidst Labour's Challenges
Not at all. Many people expressed their dissatisfaction with the Tories, as was their right. Protest and campaign all you like, and win the next election! However, a petition is rather silly. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 25 November 2024
Patong’s traffic issues persist due to private road ownership Image courtesy of Phuket News Patong’s traffic woes continue to frustrate local government agencies as Mayor Chalermsak Maneesri highlights the challenges faced due to private ownership of Soi Saensabai. The notorious Phuket street is known for traffic congestion and safety hazards and has seen several pedestrian injuries, including those involving foreign tourists. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344524-patong’s-traffic-issues-persist-due-to-private-road-ownership/ -
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Patong’s traffic issues persist due to private road ownership
Patong’s traffic woes continue to frustrate local government agencies as Mayor Chalermsak Maneesri highlights the challenges faced due to private ownership of Soi Saensabai. The notorious Phuket street is known for traffic congestion and safety hazards and has seen several pedestrian injuries, including those involving foreign tourists. The inability of Patong Municipality to impose any regulations or initiate improvements on this privately owned road remains a primary concern. Chalermsak explained that the municipality’s attempts to alleviate these issues have been consistently thwarted by the fact that Soi Saensabai is privately owned. “Patong Municipality has no authority to enforce rules or regulations on private property. We’ve requested a transfer of ownership, but they’ve declined, preventing us from planning any projects.” Efforts to alleviate congestion, such as rerouting vehicles and implementing traffic control measures, have hit a dead end due to the road’s private status. While some local landowners are open to transferring their property to the municipality, the lack of unanimous agreement among all owners has stalled any potential progress. Chalermsak elaborated on the situation, stating that without a complete handover of the land, any attempts to manage traffic or implement safety measures could lead to legal disputes. He also mentioned that this is not an isolated issue, as other privately owned roads in Patong, like Soi Baanzaan, face similar complaints due to traffic. Hands tied “I often hear complaints about motorbikes and cars clipping pedestrians. While some business owners want us to intervene, they haven’t transferred the land to the public. Without their consent, neither the police nor the municipality can act.” Beyond traffic management, the municipality is also powerless to make infrastructural improvements such as road repairs or drainage installations to mitigate flooding. Chalermsak expressed his frustrations on the matter. “I just do what I can to address the problem, but I cannot carry out projects or make necessary improvements.” One significant safety concern is the lack of an emergency exit on Soi Saensabai, which poses considerable risks in crisis situations. Emergency services, including fire trucks, struggle to access the area, and despite filing a complaint, the municipality faces legal challenges from the private owner who insists there are no regulatory breaches. As the tourism high season approaches, Chalermsak warned that traffic and safety issues could worsen without municipal control over these roads. He urged private landowners to cooperate with the municipality to ensure public safety, emphasising the limitations faced when dealing with private property. “When problems arise, people turn to the municipality with complaints. But it’s important to understand the limitations we face when dealing with private property.” The call for collaboration between private landowners and local government agencies remains crucial to addressing the ongoing challenges in Patong, reported Phuket News. By Ryan Turner Image courtesy of Phuket News Source: The Thaiger -- 2024-11-25 -
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Marrying a Thai Wife: Overrated or Underrated?
Maybe, maybe not I always presume mixed couples are not married unless I can just tell by their mannerisms that they have been together forever and are married. -
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60 days extension after 60 days visa exemption
"Immigration lawyer" ...you referring to an agent? -
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Marrying a Thai Wife: Overrated or Underrated?
Thai people are not especially flexible when it comes to creature comforts, food, etc. if we lived in the United States I would be eating rice 6 days a week same. We would go out for steak or sushi or nothing, same. My wife would not be eating any more Western food in the states as she does here which is next to none. If you want an Asian woman that enjoys or at least eats Western food you're really going to have to go to Philippines for that. I think that many East Asian countries eat more Western food certainly more bread than Thais. Viet, Cambo, Myanmar, Lao don't really count because lacking development -
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Ex-Thai PM Yingluck to face legal proceedings on return home
What a surprise. Emoji response to this post 1 confused 1 sad 2 laughing Yet if their country had a military country, they would probably be the first ones screaming and they would be the loudest whiners there. I can only believe that they approve of a military coup in somebody else's country.
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