Happy Valentine’s Day!
Thailand news – Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra is poised for freedom after spending a very comfortable prison term at the Bangkok Police Hospital, meanwhile journalists, photographers and activists are being arrested and bailed over a number of alleged ‘les majeste’ offences.
Chinese New Year has been a big tourist hit for Thailand as regional tourists have flocked to the Kingdom, in numbers! The transport minister has put Suvarnabhumi airport operators on notice for their ‘sloppy’ ground services, the Australian Governor General visits Thailand and the Thai Foreign Minister has been visiting the US meeting with Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, to discuss various security issues, along with Myanmar, Gaza and Israel.
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Paddington bear an exile a strange stranger in a strange land the least amongst you taken in by the brown family the anybody everybody family
11 Buddhist boys and one stateless christian in a cave a womb god was with them inside good outside the stateless child was given a place to call home and god remembered Buddha the
I very shy , and angry.
I hope you settle intoyour new digs soon Tim!
The Buddha who walked away from his kingdom to make a way so god things that good Buddha declared himself a man and god said I will be known as the son of man a servant of humanity a fellow being who loves the son of man then arms outstretched an end and a beginning in each palm brought his hands together to the center smiled said thank you as the kings of the world looked down from on high and they knew the true treasure was on the street the truth was on the street deaf and blind feeling all things
Then Richard Harris declares their are too many saviours on my cross and and the truth is heard by all
And a memory of a meeting of a monk and a father who had nothing to offer except his presence and love they met the monk played imagine as they watched and laughed the monk wroth sincerity yours thanks you for returning to see me and the the adopted one thought there is much more going on
All are broken all are this all are that lets listen to van Morrison
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If a new reporter is notified of a crime going to be commit then they should report this as soon as possible to the relevant authorities or they do become an accomplices.
Free speech and free journalism – no SEA country have any of these.
Thaksin served several hours as an inmate. To qualify for parole he also needs to have completed one third of his prison term. Their rules not mine. Expect a wave of senior citizens committing serious crimes now as they are immune from jail sentences due to being over 70 and slightly sick (which is all of them).
I doubt the airport authorities have much of a choice which company can offer bag handlers or other support staff. The easy remedy is to increase hourly wage to keep qualified staff.
Hello Tim, thank you for the Thailand News.
Speed racing cars on Valentines day with your girlfriend by your side? Used to be a popular thing to do in the UK when i was younger until they put average speed cameras everywhere, and made insurance so expensive for young people all they can afford to drive these days is a 1.2 Fiesta and average speed cameras everywhere. 🤣🤣🤣 Gone are the days of the XR3I and Renault Turbo. Yes, western freedom at it's finest, they definitely don't force us to comply!
HONK if you enjoy TNT!
No, the Australian GG is the representative of the Australian Crown.
Capybara pantalones… I'm in.
Why millions of people like to live in thailand or do live in thailand but cant speak or understand the language here proper or not at all ?
Tim I don't know whether you are aware or not of a new tax that has been imposed in Australia I am currently selling a property in Queensland but I believe it doesn't matter about where it's about the duration of time that you stay overseas I am retired here now and I was selling one of my properties and I'm going to get slugged with a 17% tax for not living in the country Australia for more than 168 days I find this absolutely disgusting I was born in Sydney I have an Australian passport I am Australian my whole family was born in Australia and as far back as I know I think to impose this on a retiree is absolutely hideous perhaps you might look into this and give us a little bit of downside or inside I should say on what the hell is going on the Australian government is just going crazy
One would rather expect crab pants in Pattaya.
Korat is a rat. Not sure what buriram will be. Maybe a footballer. But yes. All 76 provinces have been asked for a design.
I do like your T-Shirt, and of course your way of presenting the news
Surprise! Thaksin all of a sudden no longer needs 24/7 hospital care.
Any word on the Pot laws in Thailand
Thanks Tim. 😊
Keep up the good work, Tim. Nice to see you have scrubed up for valentine's day. The sheen on top of your head, I am sure it would have been much admired. Yep, I'm an Aussie taking the piss. Love your work ethic. Cheers.
Thanks Tim
Looks like Thai Police are taking a leaf out of Australian Police's book towards journalists
Cheers Tim I always listen to your news bulletins 👍🏻
Did Linda Hurley inflict her horrible singing on the Thais ?
Freedom of the press and media is usually accepted as a bell weather for democracy. Crackdowns on journalism and news outlets are likewise often the mark of more authoritarian governments. Where is Thailand heading on this Tim? The optics are pretty bad to western audiences. Interested to hear your take on how the press can operate effectively without litigation or harassment. The situation appears to be getting worse since the election farce.
I wish the police were more visible and active on the roads. A few months of "real" tickets for erratic driving, no helmets, ignoring stop signs and traffic lights, and my pet peeve – driving the wrong way on the road, especially motor cycles.
Yes, I know. Never going to happen.
Thumbs up to the cafe as a place for your daily reporting Tim. 👍
Fishy Pants from Pattaya
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Not for most?? Lol!
One of my few claims to fame I actually met Thaksin….. would have been about 15 years ago, spent maybe 10mins around him totally impossible to read I would never play cards with the man!!!
Happy V Day all
wow, think this the first time no button down shirt. What is the news world coming too. Happy V day to everyone.
In Thailand, it is very unusual to honk your car horn. Or worse, to make a middle finger gesture. These are clear signs of anger and frustration which could be regarded as a general insult. Also, under the Land Traffic Act you could be fined if you honk your horn for any reason other than to avoid an accident. So understand they are flipping the "Bird" at the Royals when they honk.
Thaksin has never been in real prison his whole life, being released on parole is just part of the sham. Though he really couldn't go far but now he can. I used to be mad at him in the old days but not at all anymore since he left the Gov..
About Thaksin, He wrote a very nice book that explains police corruption and the hows and whys and offers solutions to this long term problem. It reminds me of a masters or doctorate Thesis and is in English, His degree is from Sam Houston Texas. Available at the RTP headquarters Book Store in BKK. It is named 'REFORMING The Police In Thailand'. (I look for the Publisher but it only says: Royal Police Cadet Academy with address and phone number) I do find it interesting that he is a protested criminal who is being taught at the Academy.
Thaksin- Everyone said this would happen when we suddenly heard he was coming back
Why is it Every Country brings back their dis-owned Politicians and Re-Elects them?
So crazy… Its the Voters, not anyone else
Tourist- Glad to see the visiting Chinese up here in Chiang Mai.
Must be a relief to be somewhere where you are not watched constantly
I suppose you may get pricked by a rose on Valentine's day.
What's with you, Aussies? Not reporting stories you personally disagree with. What's the matter, Rupert? Didn't you enjoy hearing that Cannabis is not going anywhere? I think I'll open a smoke shop next door to your BnB. Hey Stevee, all the free weed you can smoke as long as you blow it Tim's way.
Give all the money back theif
Hi Tim, big fan. Love your channel and enjoy Grumpy old men. I was just wondering if you have heard anything on the grape vine. Up dates on the marriage equality bill?
Journalists doing their jobs arrested , while a crook is set free. Isn't it nice to have connections within the military. On a happier note, did you read the article in Reuters titled, "Better than roses: Thai couples marry on elephants for Valentine's Day"? Though the quote that "Elephants are considered household and city companions…", strikes me as being arrogant and not respecting that elephants are wild animals and not pets, that so many Thais think they are. Sad.
Thanks Tim!
Thumbs up 👍 Khun Tim