[Israeli ambassador launches campaign to remind Thais about the hostages still being held in Gaza]

22 hours ago, ThaiFelix said:

Thats is almost laughable when you see the sheer distruction of residentail blocks one after another raised to the ground.  Do you seriously want us to believe their was a Hamas soldier hiding in every house in block after block?  Nice try lol!

 

Read the responses, it's easily explained. Trying to be droll and disingenuous isn't very convincing.

[Israeli ambassador launches campaign to remind Thais about the hostages still being held in Gaza]

11 minutes ago, ozimoron said:

 

There were hundreds and they don't go astray. That's complete BS. The aircraft were not under attack.

 

LOL. You new to warfare? There's smart bombs, and there's dumb ones. The smart ones are expensive, and they're not the majority of what's dropped in any war for that reason. Have you observed anything in Ukraine? It's such a dumb comment, you'd have to be living in a box to have such a lack of understanding.

[Israeli ambassador launches campaign to remind Thais about the hostages still being held in Gaza]

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Deal with Hammas on a diplomatic level.....

Have a non-invasive siege of the enclave.

Negotiation could have been tried.

I of course do not have the solutions, but is the current slaughter of innocents and abject misery being put upon families of poor people the only solution? Blowing up hospitals is the answer....?

 

 

 

First of all, there had been a negotiated ceasefire before Hamas decided to violate it by carrying out a pogrom in a deliberate attempt to provoke the Israelis into retaliation. This succeeded. They knew this would be the result and gleefully ensured it with their appalling rape and violence. They did so while making sure that all their military facilities were surrounded by innocent Palestinians so that their human shields would die and they could parade the dead before the gullible fools who take their words at face value.

Tell me about Hamas negotiating position with respect to Israel. You should know it already, it's clearly written in their charter and they repeat it ad infinitum. It can be summed up by "all Israelis dead". "Non-invasive siege" - that's essentially the situation pre-conflict. Didn't work so well for either side. You did write one cogent thing - that you don't have the solution. Neither does anyone else. But it surely isn't one where Hamas is agreeing to peace, giving up the hostages and moving towards development of their land and people instead of a single-minded focus on the destruction of Israel. Should be, but never will until these terrorists are destroyed.

[Israeli ambassador launches campaign to remind Thais about the hostages still being held in Gaza]

23 hours ago, ozimoron said:

 

When was a 2,000 pound bomb dropped on an apartment building not indiscriminate bombing?

 

 

So all it takes is one going astray then it's "indiscriminate"? You are aware that the IDF take steps to try to minimize civilian casualties, correct? But it is war, and there's no way to avoid that completely.

 

Did Hamas try to avoid civilian casualties when they violated the ceasefire and kicked this whole thing off (with the support of Iran and Russia)? Actually it's clear that they deliberately targeted them and avoided any direct conflict with the IDF. No comment about that?

[Thaksin suffers heart valve disease and rarely has visitors : Chaichana]

On 1/13/2024 at 2:05 PM, Liverpool Lou said:

They can get that confirmation from the DoC that is in charge there.  Patients can not have to be forced to allow visitors against their will, either in hospital (obviously) or prison.  That committee does not have access to Thaksin's, or any other patients', medical records so they cannot make any medical comparisons.

LOL. You're an expert on Thai human rights too! Oh that Liverpool Lou, he knows everything!

 

It's always high comedy when relative newbies come here to do "Thaisplaining" to us. Don't get me wrong, love your schtick about how things work here, if only there were a credible crumb of reality there.

[Israeli ambassador launches campaign to remind Thais about the hostages still being held in Gaza]

2 hours ago, Hanuman2547 said:

The indiscriminate bombing of Gaza by the Israeli's just shows that the Israeli's don't really care about the hostages all that much.  They continue to prosecute this war with no regard to human life or calls for a ceasefire by many nations throughout the world.  

And where is it you find this information about indiscriminate bombing? You are aware most of the hostages are Israeli, correct?

You should read something other than Hamas propaganda.

[Thaksin suffers heart valve disease and rarely has visitors : Chaichana]

So why then weren't the committee allowed to go and confirm that the poor poor man was indeed getting treatment at the aforementioned hospital and to contrast that treatment with that of the other prisoners? Some reason you deny access to these people?

[Governor’s bold move against toxic haze: Chiang Mai’s war on farm fires heats up]

Much better to pretend to do something than to actually do something serious, that's the Thai way, appearance over substance. What could they do if they were serious Oh, how about informing CP Group that they will be held responsible for any burning where the farmer is growing crops for their purchase? Until those responsible for funding the burning take responsibility for the inevitable outcome of it and provide incentives to their contracted farmers to change their practice, this is just more hot air being added to the already approaching unbearable dry season haze and heat in Chiang Mai.

[PM says government not bound by 20-year national strategy]

On 12/27/2023 at 9:06 PM, mfd101 said:

Sensible comments from the PM whom lots of people here like to sneer at.

And the point of strategy documents and committees is...what exactly? Employment for the idle rich and connected?

Why is he instructing this committee whom he will ignore and advise subsequent government to ignore to create a "framework"? What's the point?

[Prosecutors reject police case file on Siam Paragon shooting]

The first step in ensuring that the rich and powerful's child-criminals are able to avoid any consequences of their actions is to provide the Boys in Brown with the envelopes of encouragement to enable them to do what they do best - deliberately start stuffing things up so that by the time any "trial" comes around, the accused has already flown the coop to posh digs in foreign countries without extradition treaties and the evidence is available to dismiss the charges. Then you gauge public outrage to determine whether you can get away with it at first glance, and if not, then you add more evidence tampering and new witness testimony along with other false information to muddy the waters and extend the time since the offense. If worse comes to worse and the public still care, you simply ignore Interpol notices and the perp rides out the time until statute of limitations expire.

You can also just come and face the consequences and spend the time in a luxury hospital custom-designed for your pleasure so you can live as if you were free for a few months until you are "exonerated" or "forgiven". As to the victims, they're dead and justice will be done in the next life according to karmic wheels. There is no mystery to this.

[Drunk British suspect refuses arrest and tries to injure Thai police]

"They're not sending their best." 

[Dozens of documents naming Jeffrey Epstein’s victims and associates to be made public in 2024]

17 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

I see a touch of "McCarthyism" in your statement as just because people's names are  on a list does not make them criminals!

 

I could not care less. The extremely rich and powerful do not suffer from a lack of justice or persecution. They are in no way victims like those whom McCarthy went after. Learn your history.

[Dozens of documents naming Jeffrey Epstein’s victims and associates to be made public in 2024]

This should be fun!

While I of course expect the list to contain the names of many on both the Republican and Democrat side of politics in the USA, I'd just like to state for the record I think each and every one of them should go to jail, Prince or King, Ex-President or current CEO, Democrat or Republican. No political favors, no immunity from prosecution, no plea bargains. Every one in jail.

[Former Speaker Ryan: ‘Trump’s not a conservative, he’s an authoritarian narcissist’]

On 12/15/2023 at 4:35 AM, thaibeachlovers said:

IMO the world has had a lucky escape when she got the boot.

Why are so many women in the US congress just awful people?

Because that's the way misogynists think - any woman who has power is a threat to them regardless of their point of view, skills, intelligence or other characteristics. It's indeed sad. 

[Former Speaker Ryan: ‘Trump’s not a conservative, he’s an authoritarian narcissist’]

On 12/14/2023 at 10:33 AM, KhunLA said:

Cheney ... what a joke.

 

A bit telling when your own party casts you aside. 

It is, just not in the way you think. When someone with a long record of voting based on conservative principles is cast aside in favor of completely inexperienced culture warrior politicians whose "principles" consist of following whatever whim the leader gets in his scatterbrained head that day, you have today's Republican Party. This is why you have experienced politicians, they understand how to negotiate, compromise and write legislation that can pass both Houses of Congress and become enacted. 

 

Recall how Trump and your favorite "new" politicians campaigned on completely ending Obamacare and putting in a better health care bill then couldn't do that even when in control of the House, Senate and Presidency. Sort of like hiring a bunch of novices then wondering why they don't know what they're doing and are so ineffective. Not that I'm complaining, one can't imagine the damage that might be caused by these same people who don't stand for or understand anything. 

[Air Canada flight revival: Bangkok to Vancouver route takes off for a holiday high]

2 hours ago, blazes said:

 

Of course, you've got to remember Canada is so woke a country that even immigrants from the 3rd world seeking a better life in Canada have been reported to be leaving in large numbers!

And this has exactly what to do with the topic? Do you think these planes are filled with immigrants leaving in large numbers?

[PM Affirms Ongoing Works to Free Thai Hostages]

3 hours ago, Srikcir said:

Do a political give and take.

For quick Thai hostage release, offer Hamas/PLO an embassy in Thailand. Gives them international creditability, like with North Korea.

So the solution to terrorism is to reward the terrorists with international credibility. Got it. Reward terrorist groups for randomly kidnapping non-combatants working in agriculture by giving them an embassy. What could go wrong?

[Bus accident in Prachuap Khiri Khan: 14 dead, 35 injured]

You know it's a really bad one when there is no "the driver fled the scene." at the end.

[Russian court bans 'LGBT movement']

44 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

A few assumptions, all wrong, since not knowing me.

 

Apparently you didn't understand my post.   Have a nice day.

Indeed, he assumed that you speak and write English and the definition of the words you used are those written in dictionaries and used in normal speech by those who are fluent in English.

Your own words are contradictory and were correctly interpreted by the poster.

[Thailand Celebrates Another Safe Return of Citizens from Israel]

And still no appreciation to the Israeli government for their trading Palestinian prisoners for Thai hostages. Bit pathetic, really.

[Trump gives mixed messages on how he’d handle Israel-Hamas war]

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

Keeping his options open - smart move.

 

No flies on The Don.

 

LOL! Is that what you call "leadership", being completely all over the place and non-committal on a critical security and geo-political issue? As to the "no flies on The Don", perhaps you need to zoom in. The stench from his various political machinations are being released on a regular basis during his various trials, and it looks like a blue bottle convention up close.

[Why Israel’s push into southern Gaza could be a ‘real hell of a fight’]

56 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

anything over a well aimed bullet is going to kill and wound multiple civilians. Expect massive child deaths, and the inevitable outcry. Even Biden may not be able to cover for them if it does get too bad, though how over 5,000 dead children already isn't too bad, only Biden can answer. It's on his conscience from now on.

 

LOL! Aren't you one of the pro-gun crowd? Perhaps you should review how accurate police are when shooting at a suspect, usually they fire dozens of rounds and manage to miss the target by a mile, yet there aren't bystanders dropping like flies due to the bullets flying around. The studies on accuracy of infantry fighting in war show similarly poor accuracy and lack of massive amounts of friendly fire casualties.

As to the "5,000 dead children" claims, perhaps you should not take Hamas statistics as being based on anything other than what they want you to believe. I am not taking any of the combatants' words as gospel during this conflict or others.

[Two more Thais freed]

Odd that there's no appreciation from the Thai Government to the Israeli government seeing as it is they who are releasing three Palestinian prisoners for every Thai hostage. Seems playing both sides of the fence will be order of the day here.

[Pattaya Jazz Festival hits the right notes: Kenny G takes the stage to blow minds tomorrow]

 

Kenny G!

[Only Night Venues In Bangkok, 3 Key Tourist Provinces To Stay Open Till 4 AM, says Anutin]

I'd say Anutin's been a pretty mixed bag, but one thing is certain - this man likes to party!