[NATO should recruit Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Japan, and more, ex-commander says]

On 4/11/2024 at 1:21 PM, spidermike007 said:

He says nations that share the alliance’s vision of freedom, democracy, liberty and human rights. 

 

Ha. As if Thailand were anything even closely approaching a democracy. With coups and stolen elections, as a regular occurrence. 

With all respect to you … how long has it been since America was a democracy?

[NATO should recruit Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Japan, and more, ex-commander says]

This is already well underway and is to include Japan, Korea, Philippines etc. The Empire is building its counter alliance to China/Russia.  Good luck getting Thailand to commit to a military alliance that is a thinly veiled counter to China.

[Scottish woman’s cliff plunge in Thailand sparks insurance debacle]

Riding scooters anywhere is a bad idea, they are high risk particularly if you are not an experienced rider.  That said, insurance companies suck … and the lawyers that write those obtuse contracts.

[TripAdvisor ranks Pattaya as 7th Best of the Best Destinations in 2024]

I completely disagree … it’s the 5th best tourist destination in the world within 150 km of Bangkok.

[Altercation Turns Violent: Englishman and wife injured in Knife Duel]

6 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

I hope there will some follow up news on this.

It seems lots of Thai females grab knifes to win arguments. I always wondered how that will play out when someone gets hurt, and the police arrives.

Will the husband be prosecuted for injuring her with the knife?

Will she be prosecuted for taking a knife and threatening him with that?

Possibly he would never have injured her if she wouldn't have grabbed that knife. (yes, I know that is just a speculation)

 

I think from a "western" perspective only few people would grab a knife in an argument if they don't try to defend their life.

In Thailand there seems to be almost no barrier from a few words to grabbing the next available knife.

I have been in Thailand 34 years and I still have not been able to work out why there is zero impulse control. Things just go from emotion to action with no filter. Is it the lack of consequences, a behavior based on what they see in TV, parenting issues …

[Aussie woman zaps back to life after electrifying encounter with deadly jellyfish near Koh Pha Ngan]

Quick thinking lot on the beach.  They diagnose the problem quickly, grab their handy vinegar bottles, do CPR and call 911.  Poor girl would have been as dead as a Dodo if I had been in the case.

[New Covid JN.1 Strain Sweeping Thailand]

Bring it on!

[Phuket officials to target ‘bad foreigners’ to enhance tourism]

I wonder what their definition of bad tourists is? That is quite a broad brush that would benefit from more focus.  Also, if the are intending to enhance the tourist experience, they really need a good deal more effort in looking for the bad Thai’s and sorting them out.

[Supreme Court dismisses Yingluck in abuse of power case]

Just in case there was even the slightest doubt that Thaksin was back in charge

[Mri scans prostate check]

20 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

The answer to that one is simple.

 

As explained to me by a doctor friend.

If your doctor suggests a biopsy to 'look and see' if you have cancer, an MRI scan, carried out periodically is much safer.

A biopsy puts wounds in your prostate. If you do have cancer, then these wounds can allow the cancer to spread further, more quickly.

MRI first and then if anything is spotted - go for the biopsy (targetted).

 

[Corrections Dept Told To Transfer Thaksin From Police Hospital To Army Barracks]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Chaichana said any army barracks usually have many bunks, ample living quarters and a wide, open area in which the 74-year-old Thaksin could exercise daily or even undergo a basic training course like soldiers.

Seriously? Do they think everyone is an idiot?  He will be staying in quarters reserved for voting generals (lots of those in the Thai Army(

[COVID-19 infections rising, public advised to wear face masks]

How many studies have to be published to confirm that face masks don’t stop the spread of any virus.

[Chinese police patrols plan dumped by ministers quickly after public backlash threatened to erupt]

There are covert Chinese police stationed everywhere already … USA, Canada and Europe.  The purpose is to keep a watchful eye on criminals and any Chinese national that thinks they can say what they like.  If I were Chinese I would get no comfort or sense of safety from people spying on me.

[Chinese Police to Patrol Tourist Hotspots in Thailand to Boost Tourist Confidence, Says Thai Prime Minister]

13 hours ago, ezzra said:

Chinese police to patrol in Thailand? who's stupid idea was it? and what pray tell, would be the powers and authority of those foreigner police in case of troubles? the same as the Thai police? will they concern with Chinese tourist only or all tourists?...

Clearly their job is surveillance of Chinese nationals and reporting back to the mother ship. It’s a monumentally bad idea to give up your sovereignty like this. What is wrong with the xenophobic leaders of Thailand?  Wonder if this decision was taken before or after the Chinese threatened Thailand on the matter of Taiwan media coverage?

[China’s Embassy calls on Thai media to censor its coverage of Taiwan to protect relationships]

I really hope that the Thai government and media tell China to get stuffed. I fear though that what will happen is the government will quietly tell the media not to cover Taiwan.  Just look at the covert government interference in the USA among the social media companies during Covid. Why would we be surprised that the same thing would not happen in Thailand?

[Couple Injured, Three Kids Flee in Terror From Brazen Daylight Shooting and Kidnapping Attempt in East Pattaya]

So this means they are going full steam ahead and damn the torpedoes  

[Change in the tax law does target expats living in Thailand and extends reporting obligations]

9 hours ago, Gknrd said:

Same here.

That is not going to work.  

[Thai Ministry proposes Clean Air Act to combat rising pollution crisis]

Why has this taken so long … just to get to the point of “proposes”. 

[Who got bored in Thailand and went back?]

Well I do know a handful of people who did go back … perhaps unsurprisingly they were all Australian (I am not).  As for myself, I have been in Thailand since 1990. I retired 12 years ago and spend half the year in Thailand and half in Canada.  I thought Thailand was just fine when I was working full time.  Once I retired I came to realize that it is in fact boring here.  If it were not for my Thai wife I would have left years ago. I think it’s a personal thing.  The things I like to do to engage in life are just not here.  What little there is here that I enjoy doing is too limited.Then pile on the traffic and pollution.  Just thinking about it is depressing 😏

[American Tourists Leap 10 Feet Off an Out-of-Control Elephant in Thailand [Video]]

2 hours ago, Captain Monday said:

Elephant riding is an experience I do not care to repeat

 

Nice friends though arranging a proper medevac  

 

I have not seen an actual "travel insurance" policy that would cover it

 

though I heard they exist.

Most proper vacation/short term insurance companies offer medevac as 

a standard option (local Thailand insurance companies).  I have gone on two modestly adventurous holidays in the past year.  The tour operators would not accept your booking unless you had medevac insurance. All said though, I would not be eager to put the policy to the test.  There is a huge price difference between the local medevac insurance policy and that purchased in the USA

[Thai tourism bodies urge government to rebuild confidence with Chinese tourists]

Are they not understanding that it’s the economic conditions in China that are having the biggest impact on tourism spending?  Do they think that the Chinese public is focused on events in Thailand? I would be it would not even make the news

[Anutin: crackdown on illegality extends to the nightlife sector; no more graft or pay-to-play]

When I see these kinds of things being advanced by the same old mischief makers it makes me think of how demoralizing it must be for Thai’s.  It’s like deja vu once again. No matter what they do to bring change they are served up the same steaming plate of … They really deserve better than this.

[12 Thais may have been killed in Hamas attack in Israel]

11 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

Do you have a link to that claim ?

It was imbedded in a link on another site.  I can’t find it now.  Based on the video evidence available today I would have to say it was false.

[Thailand’s digital wallet project: Green light to make cash splash]

Does anyone even question why digital money is being implemented and who it benefits? Also, why now? No, they will take the money and spend it like lemmings. So will Thailand transition to digital currency … sure everyone wants more taxes and to be better controlled.

[Gordon Ramsay’s group set to open 14 restaurants in Thailand]

People understand that they are just licensing his name … right?