[10M baht theft from locker at Bangkok mall fitness center - man arrested who had key copied]

3 hours ago, steven100 said:

where's the rolex ?

Was there no cash in the locker too?

[Passenger assistance robots introduced at Bangkok’s main train terminal]

13 hours ago, still kicking said:

Yes, that's why I missed my flight. 

You were probably at the wrong place.  Bang Sue is a train station.

[Woman Senator Lashes At Prayut For Doing Nothing To Combat Corruption]

She has no chance of getting re-appointed.

[Dogs attack yet again: Neighbor's four Pit Bulls savage gran, 76]

Here's my Pitbull (a Red Nose American PitBull Terrier) for comparison. And yes, he's great with people. 

 

Until he is not.  Kill it before it kills.

[PM hails China and Saudi Arabia as friends of Thailand as he unveils the return of Chinese tours]

Cha Cha Prayhoot is so far up the @rse of Xi he can't see anymore for the sh!t.

[Math teacher who slapped student transferred pending investigation - video clip angers parents]

The teacher should be charged with assault and the parents should take civil proceedings against her.  She should be sacked and stripped of her teaching license (if there is such a thing).  Teachers, like the BIB here have been a protected species for far too long.

[Thailand’s tuk-tuks go green amid rising demand for electric models]

With going electric will they install meters?  I wonder why the DLT doesn't make these abominations have meters.  If you are tall like me it is the most uncomfortable way to travel on public transport.

[Over 900,000 Foreign Tourists Came To Thailand During Jan. 1-15: TAT]

2 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Not all entries are tourists....

TAT have a history of calling all arrivals 'tourists'.  Patently wrong.  Like Dr. Yong TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn is a media whore.

[Committee Set to Decide on Tourist Entry Fee]

Why not add it to the exit fee (700 baht) already charged?  That way there will be no discrimination against anyone.  This is another way for the IO to collect tea money from tourists with unreal exchange rates.  From memory you cannot get baht from an ATM before Immigration or after security on the arrival/departure side.  Please correct me if this has changed.

[Chart Pattana Kla Party Proposes Credit Sorting to Address Debt]

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He also said more Thais than ever are facing debt issues, especially given the current economic environment with higher living costs that have been exacerbated by the pandemic.

Rubbish.  Thais have always been up to their eyeballs in debt.  Nothing to do with covid.  Easy loans for government employees, including the BIB are part of the reason.  Plus Thais have no problem going to loan sharks when all other avenues are closed to them.

[Driving licence renewal? DLT takes walk-in applications from now on]

Nada benefit to the millions of Thais who have no drivers license and never intend to get one.  Same for insurance.

[Prawit Steals The Scene Over Prayut’s Planned Visit To Ratchaburi]

6 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

All the kings horses and all the kings men ........

More like the obese general and his minions.

[Election race hots up as Prawit hailed as next Thai PM - then finds Capt Thamanat kneeling]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

 

Thamanat was convicted for heroin smuggling in Australia.

He should have his head bowing under a guillotine ready to drop.  He has brought suffering to untold numbers of people.

[TAT introduces “THE MICHELIN EXPERIENCE @ ISAN”]

12 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

So then are they paying to have the Michelin Star or Bib Gormand rating. If not how is being given a rating and a place in the book making the rating by Michelin money.  I am waiting for an answer as I have no clue.

Where did I say that?

 

No, the places are not paying for a Michelin star or Bib Gourmand, it is judged by numerous anonymous Inspectors on multiple occasions.  Michelin makes money by selling their guide, although the Guide runs at a loss.  Their inspectors are paid employees of Michelin which has to recoup the expense somehow.

 

https://vulcanpost.com/813691/michelin-guide-star-bib-meaning-how-inspectors-chosen/#:~:text=Michelin Stars are given to fine dining restaurants,4 Value for money 5 Consistency between visits

 

Read the section how Michelin makes money.  All you questions will be answered there.

 

https://trungphan.substack.com/p/the-michelin-guide-business-explained#:~:text=While the Guide loses money%2C the parent company,travel. Here is how Michelin describes the segment%3A

[US man meets top lawyer after 13 MB Porsche from luxury showroom proves to be a dud]

38 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

What's his issue (apart from a pedantic "is it '20 or '21")  when he can get it fixed under the Porsche warranty?

Depends if the warranty was extended by the dealer which I doubt.  Porsche offer up to 36 months warranty.

 

https://www.porsche.com/international/accessoriesandservice/porscheservice/vehicleinformation/approvedwarranty/

[TAT introduces “THE MICHELIN EXPERIENCE @ ISAN”]

54 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

Wait so a Michelin star or bib gourmand is not in a Michelin guide?

Where did I say that?  Of course it is.

 

The Bib Gourmand is featured in Michelin red guides all around the world. As of 2020, there are currently 3,362 restaurants that can boast a Bib Gourmand award. (https://www.finedininglovers.com/article/what-is-michelin-bib-gourmand)

 

The price limit for Bib Gourmand consideration varies from country to country, depending on the cost of living. (https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/features/the-bib-gourmand). 

 

The Bib Gourmand distinction, symbolised by the famed ‘Bibendum’ or ‘Michelin Man’ licking his lips, recognizes both restaurants and street food eateries for offering high-quality food at budget-friendly prices of no more than THB 1,000 (for a three-course meal: starter, main course, and dessert – exclusive of beverage).  https://www.bing.com/search?q=Bib+Gourmand+price+limit+for+Thailand&qs=n&form=QBRE&sp=-1&pq=bib+gourmand+price+limit+for+thailand&sc=10-37&sk=&cvid=BF487BE5E8DF467FB6A41193ACA2CB44&ghsh=0&ghacc=0&ghpl=

 

 

I will bet the 1000 baht limit is not enforced for three courses.  Many of these places don't have dessert.

 

My original post still stands.  Michelin are on a profit gathering mission; this is a business for them and success lies with 'awarding' certain eateries and expanding their list.  With so many 'guides' available in so many countries it is easy to draw this conclusion.  Places that receive this 'award' is just an excuse to raise prices.  Here in BKK is a Thai place with one Michelin star that charges over 350 baht++ for a plate of plain fried rice.  I can't obviously name the place because of the insane defamation laws here.

 

IMHO the majority of Thai food at these low end eateries are based on too much sugar and Nam Pla in it. Plus there is a pot of sugar and a bottle of Nam Pla on the table.  It is not hard to see why Thais (and Asians) have a high incidence of diabetes.

[Will the driver’s licence point system work?]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Data from the Department of Disease Control, at Ministry of Public Health,

Why is the Dept of Disease Control involved in road fatality?  My mind boggles.

 

It will fail and the BIB will see this as another opportunity to gather 'tea money'.

[Taxis to Undergo Inspection Before Collecting New Fares]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

The DLT said the new fares can only be implemented after the inspection and recalibration of fare meters installed in some 70,000 taxis registered for service in Bangkok.

Well that makes my figures found on the net cr@p.  I guess the DLT will have a better idea of how many taxis there are.

 

From my previous post on the subject:

 

In the time allocated approximately 65,000 taxis can be accommodated.  I found two figures for taxi numbers in BKK (100,000 in 2012, Wikipedia and 150,000 in 2019; https://www.covankessel.com/blog/how-to-take-a-taxi-in-bangkok#:~:text=There are more than 150.000 taxi’s in Bangkok, newer Toyota cars and are spacious and airconditioned.).

[Krungthep Thanakom claims BTS contract for Green Line extension services is illegal]

From the original article:

 

Prasaeng Mongkolsiri, president of Krungthep Thanakom, said that, with the new evidence submitted, the court should be able to rule on the case fairly.

 

You are just trying to wriggle your way out of paying what you owe with a stupid reason.

 

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Krungthep Thanakom and the BMA are being sued by BTS, demanding the settlement of 10.6 billion baht in accumulated debt for operating the two Green Line extensions.

10.6 billion baht will buy a lot of layer time.

 

Last September, the Administrative Court ruled in favour of BTS, ordering Krungthep Thanakom to pay BTS the outstanding debt, but Krungthep Thanakom appealed the ruling to the Supreme Administrative Court.

 

Any more info on the appeal?

 

[Officials raid Kong Salak Plus online lottery offices on Monday]

I don't mind the people at the local market selling for 100 baht, after all they buy at near to 80 baht.  That a big company that got their allocation much cheaper overcharges is theft and greed.  I hope they get the book thrown at them and are forced out of business.

[US man meets top lawyer after 13 MB Porsche from luxury showroom proves to be a dud]

6 minutes ago, webfact said:

He urged the showroom concerned to stop their fraudulent practices and make sure their vehicles are roadworthy.

Yeah I can see that happening at all the second hand dealers in Thailand.  False advertising is SOP here.

[TAT introduces “THE MICHELIN EXPERIENCE @ ISAN”]

22 hours ago, webfact said:

MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2023 edition.

This is becoming a joke.  The Michelin Guide is in many countries now.  Just to profit off their publication.  If the places included here were compared to the real Michelin list they wouldn't stand a chance.

 

I have been here many years and eaten at all sorts of Thai places here all over Thailand and my conclusion is most of the places use waaaaay too much sugar and Nam Pla.

[Bangkok cabbies must get meters officially adjusted to new fares]

In the time allocated approximately 65,000 taxis can be accommodated.  I found two figures for taxi numbers in BKK (100,000 in 2012, Wikipedia and 150,000 in 2019; https://www.covankessel.com/blog/how-to-take-a-taxi-in-bangkok#:~:text=There are more than 150.000 taxi’s in Bangkok, newer Toyota cars and are spacious and airconditioned.).

 

If the 2019 figure is anywhere near the mark it would mean 80,000 taxis wouldn't be able to have their meters adjusted.  Unless my figures are cr@p.

[Man, 37, kills his own mum - relative had warned about her psychotic son who didn't take his meds]

RIP to the Mum.  The son should be locked up in a mental institution where he can be supervised to take his meds.  I doubt he will be charged with murder.

[Senators To Pick Candidate For PM In Line With Most MPs: Wanchai]

Let the senator's vote buying begin.  If that fails to produce the desired outcome a coup will take place.  It's not like Thailand is not used to military coups.

 

How many military coups has Thailand had? 

Placing it at the top of the list of countries that have had military coups, Thailand has had 22 coups in the last 100 years. In two years during the last 100 years, there were two of them.

 

(https://tastythailand.com/how-many-military-coups-has-thailand-had-is-it-the-1-country-for-coups-detat/)