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by adders28
Sun Jan 12, 2020 1:16 pm
Forum: Thailand News and Discussion
Topic: Prayut losing his grip!
Replies: 116
Views: 27407

Re: Prayut losing his grip!

this photo speaks volumes for people that understand it ,
its about the 1976 uni massacre ordered by the old king rama 9
things are going to change!
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by adders28
Sun Jan 12, 2020 11:19 am
Forum: Thailand News and Discussion
Topic: British Chef Jamie Oliver Opens Restaurant in Bangkok
Replies: 22
Views: 5707

Re: British Chef Jamie Oliver Opens Restaurant in Bangkok

The last thing I'd want on a visit to Thailand is Jamie Oliver food. He should keep working to improve Britain's food reputation, a tough mission already, and leave the food arts in Bangkok to the Thais, who do it so well. he is no gordon ramsey who travels too all countries to learn, good on you t...
by adders28
Sun Jan 12, 2020 11:17 am
Forum: Thailand News and Discussion
Topic: Meanings of the term ‘Farang’ (ฝรั่ง)
Replies: 3
Views: 1517

Re: Meanings of the term ‘Farang’ (ฝรั่ง)

"...In fact, the Thai word ‘farang’ was borrowed from Muslim Persian and Indian traders during the Ayutthaya period (1350-1767). During that time this term referred to the Portuguese who were the first Europeans to visit Siam " yes that is the 4th meaning thanks for posting i forgot that....
by adders28
Sun Jan 12, 2020 10:24 am
Forum: Thailand News and Discussion
Topic: Prayut losing his grip!
Replies: 116
Views: 27407

Re: Prayut losing his grip!

Its as if the junta want problems, maybe counter coup by the mad army chief https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/1832944/thanathorn-to-fight-flash-mob-charges looks like protests are going well, all peaceful so far will post more later https://i.imgur.com/GzEudP3.jpg https://www.bangkokpos...
by adders28
Sun Jan 12, 2020 10:21 am
Forum: Thailand News and Discussion
Topic: Meanings of the term ‘Farang’ (ฝรั่ง)
Replies: 3
Views: 1517

Re: Meanings of the term ‘Farang’ (ฝรั่ง)

Also holds for the Khmer word "Barang" and Laos word,"Falang" It is an assured fact that the word derives from ‘Frank’, a word that originally referred to a Germanic speaking people in the region of today’s France. Nevertheless, this term was also widely used in medieval Greece,...
by adders28
Sat Jan 11, 2020 4:34 pm
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: Whats happened to the internet
Replies: 37
Views: 15775

Re: Whats happened to the internet

When testing the speed of your internet connection, never use the local Phnom Penh server, choose an overseas one, like San Francisco, or London. Not saying Opennet is no good, I use them myself, but Phnom Penh server speeds are always much higher than 'realistic' servers overseas. I always judge i...
by adders28
Sat Jan 11, 2020 3:38 pm
Forum: Thailand News and Discussion
Topic: Dr. Ganja” is helping promote medical marijuana in Thailand
Replies: 7
Views: 3003

Re: Dr. Ganja” is helping promote medical marijuana in Thailand

Cambodia should cut Thailand off at the pass and make it legal the same way Panama did. Meaning they can legally grow it and ship it on any vessel with the Panamanian flag, last I read. Making a Cambodia Cannabis Cup would be making another high season. was is not equador first totally legalised it...
by adders28
Sat Jan 11, 2020 11:44 am
Forum: Thailand News and Discussion
Topic: Dr. Ganja” is helping promote medical marijuana in Thailand
Replies: 7
Views: 3003

Re: Dr. Ganja” is helping promote medical marijuana in Thailand

Cambodia should cut Thailand off at the pass and make it legal the same way Panama did. Meaning they can legally grow it and ship it on any vessel with the Panamanian flag, last I read. Making a Cambodia Cannabis Cup would be making another high season. was is not equador first totally legalised it...
by adders28
Sat Jan 11, 2020 11:43 am
Forum: Thailand News and Discussion
Topic: Thailand highest suicide rates in ASEAN
Replies: 0
Views: 1283

Thailand highest suicide rates in ASEAN

Not the land of smiles after all, TAT gimmick
although did they jump or were they pushed

https://thethaiger.com/news/national/th ... icide-rate
by adders28
Sat Jan 11, 2020 4:21 am
Forum: Thailand News and Discussion
Topic: Mass shooting at shopping mall
Replies: 32
Views: 10228

Re: Mass shooting at shopping mall

Man up? Use a bottle... Gun crazy? You are quite a comedian. Law abiding citizens in the USA have a right to own arms and band together should the government ever burn up The Constitution and take back the country. You can't do shit even though you voted for brexit. Get your bottles out and storm P...