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BestBitterPhuket

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  1. Advice #1

    Crack down on prostitution. Nothing makes thai people lose face more than prostitution. Many people think of Thai women as sex workers and the country's moral bad. If a country has good morals, how can they allow their daughters and sisters to sell their bodies to ANY foreigner? That is what people think. Anyone who visits Thailand will see it. Get rid of prostitution and Thailand will get rid of many problems, not only it's tarnished image.

  2. If he's talking about federal police forces such as the FBI, DEA, ATF, Secret Service, etc, etc, all of which are controlled by the Executive Branch he has but to instruct the invidual heads of departments to budget for it. If he's talking about state and local governments it is absolutely none of his affair and reeks of pandering and shit stirring.

    Never the less, it seems to be a very good idea, in The USA. To be honest, it seems that some parts of the Police force, is a bit out of control.

    No question its a good idea, along with de-militarizing the police and them carrying non lethal weapons. My point is it has absolutely nothing to do with the president. He's just riding on the coattails of an emotional issue to distract from his own spotty legacy.

    So...you would raid a Mexican drug den in LA with batons while the criminals are waiting for you with AK-47s? Yeah, right...

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  3. The consensus in Malaysia is that those three provinces "belongs" to Malaysia and that Thailand is an occupier, and further that the inhabitants are ethnic Malays. When many Malaysian are of this opinion, including many at the top, it is hard to get Malaysia along on any peace process. Why is even Malaysia involved in talks? Because Malaysia is part of the problem. Without Malaysian support, this rebellion would fade quickly. This is not a religious fight, but a territorial and ethnic conflict. Thailand should demand, that Malaysia stop supporting the rebels.

  4. Note the national police chief claims the bribery list goes back two years.

    If this is accurate it's reasonable to wonder why corruption on this scale existed without being known about and acted upon.

    It's also reasonable to suggest an answer as to why a blind eye was turned and why it's suddenly being jumped all over.

    What will the general do if some of his ' people ' are found to be involved or will the investigation be very selectively tailored. .

    Tailored..... Given the wealth of a lot of the Thai generals, cannot help

    but think they are either brilliant investors, or their beak has been dipped

    in the feeding trough as well.

    Cronyism is probably rampant in the army, and it may not be illegal. When the army owned companies choose an ex-general to be a director after his retirement it is NOT corruption or illegal. On a large scale it can be unhealthy, but it is legal in most cases and probably always legal in Thailand. It happens in almost every country, and it is seldom illegal.
  5. Have faith, things are changing with our interim government, maybe not as fast as you would like, but they are changing. Just look at the track record of the achievements in just a few months, and compare it with the track changes of the past governments achievements in a few years. Big difference isnt it?

    It's a small difference, but at least a positive one. Much, much, much more is needed.

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