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It would be remiss of me to neglect to mention that Pridi was the driving force behind the establishment of Thammasat University - the conscience of the Thai people

Pridi - all respect to the man. A leader, along with Pribul, of the revolution in 1932 (?) which ended the absolute monarchy but, unfortunately, not the lesse majeste injustice. During WW2 Pribul sided with the Japanese while Pridi led the opposition. Deserving of more recognition of his place in history. His only failure was to be his inability to curb the power of the military and the hi so faction of Thai society which, to this day, has been the millstone around the nation's neck

The French Volkswagen only more betterer

These super cars have an enormous power to weight ratio and throttle control is critical if one is to harness the car's potential. An inexperienced driver can overpower the rear wheels provoking a power slide the correction of which requires skill and adroitness. It seems the driver was found lacking in both, is my assumption.

With respect, my reference primarily was regarding ASEAN, not specifically Thailand

Trade tourism defense education all benefit. Diversity inclusion equity left to socialist countries.

Apologies to everyone for the accusation of Lee Kwan Yew sabotaging the acceptance of Australia into Asean. My grievance should have been directed at Malaysia's Mahathir Mahomad.

According to the "recalcitrant" Singaporean fascist

Recent whisper revealed a potential visa arrangement proposed for Australians who wanted to visit Thailand - a reciprocal arrangement similar to that which exists throughout all Asean nations. Maybe now is the time that Australia should be recognized as another Asean nation as was proposed way back when. Paul Keating was PM at the time. The underwhelming response by Singapore's Lee Kwan Yew put the kybosh on that idea opining that Australia should not be part of Asean because it was a European country not Asian. I think now is the time to be more thoughtfully diplomatic and consider inclusion as a positive and beneficial step in the right direction.

Long way to fall. How many times can you say "so far so good!" before impact?

Add to narcissistic attitude of the telephone zombie cohort the obvious lack of masculinity exemplified by the soy boy brats and their consequential testosterone deprivation and you have a real social problem.

Maybe bees have been wrongly accused. Do they have an alibi? Are there any giant Asian hornets in the area? The latter have an extensive rap sheep and the same modus operandi. I see a movie forthcoming (another one, yawn)

Last seen contemplating his navel - the only way he can see it

Isandlwana a few days previous

"if"- the most conditional qualifier which causes us to concern ourselves with the consequential suffering which is anethema to all Buddhists. The Martini Henry rifles used by the British were not without fault - a breech loading single shot rifle used cardboard wrapped cartridges which were notorious for sweating and expanding in hot environments, causing the weapon to jam. Tactics on defending their position were responsible for the withdrawal of the Zulus. Many brave men "on both sides"

In 1969 I volunteered to teach in a one teacher school in NSW, Australia, a school with 14 students and classes from kindergarten to 2nd form high school. The experience for me was inexpressible in terms of contentment and satisfaction. Every student participated in the education of those students who needed assistance. The cohesion and fabric of social interaction was displayed every day. I have no doubt that each and every one of these kids became productive and responsible members of the wider community.

I dare say my experience as a boat captain qualifies me to comment. The voice of experience v the voice of ignorance

Big waves? Hardly a typhoon. Unseaworthy boat was the cause of this failure. How often are these tourist/charter boats checked for potential problems? A structural breakup is catastrophic and there would have been evidence of that potential prior to the disastrous event. A captain's duty is to ensure the safety of all on board - a simple matter of keeping the ocean on the outside of the vessel while riding out the sea conditions. It would be assumed that his daily inspection of his ship coupled with an annual survey would suffice in uncovering any defects but are these inspections routine in Thailand or non-existent?

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To be clear, the only masks which are effective are the surgical quality masks. The ineffectiveness of those masks commonly used in public can be demonstrated by comparing the size of the covid virus to the size of the mesh in these masks. 47 of the little buggers could join hands between the individual gaps in the mesh. They could be effective in screening larger dust particles but certainly not viruses.

Many correspondents refer here to the inadequacies of the education system. I have taught in schools which are fairly representative of the low expectations of mediocrity which exist in Thailand. I have been witness to observing both curricula and teaching methods which amplify the "no failure"mentality. No accommodation has been made for remedial teaching of students who under-achieve and this is where the system should concentrate its efforts if improvement is the desired outcome. A task force aimed at providing a cohort of remedial teachers and the institution of such a group in each school, where needed, should be the essential intent of the government

Agreed - Agree wholeheartedly. Those virtues of which I refer should be initiated by the parents . The school's role is to confirm them

It's the teachers obligation to encourage curiosity - from this virtue comes discovery and learning. Students must understand that the most important word in every language is "why?" If the response is truthful then trust between teacher and student has been established. The truth is liberating lies enslave. Education must be the inculcations of the virtues of society in tandem with the extension of levels of literacy commensurate with other nations

What a word salad! Three words are sufficient: enforce the law!