Keithambrose

That's a lot better than UK. Interesting to me as I thought that the US was very poor on social benefits.

That's some large social security payment. In UK state pension is around $15,000pa

What a surprise, Thaksin still controls things! I see he 'gave orders', during the meeting. Just as well he doesn't lack integrity!

Yes, must try harder!

As I said somewhere else, many a true word spoken in jest!

It would seem he doesn't spend much on sex!

First removing his pith helmet.

As Sartre said, 'Hell is other people'!

Many a true word spoken in jest....

Doesn't sound too bad! Bearing in mind it was so busy there could have been a lot more floating around!

Problem is, that in Thailand, as I mentioned, venting of steam brings in the army. As we speak, another mad court decision had got rid of the PM, and possible replacements include a corrupt minister or a more corrupt general!

Madness. Prayut had a minister who had been in jail for drug dealing. No-one batted an eyelid.

Done!

Thanks, much needed!

Translation please.

Very clever!

I don't plan to!

Fine words. When I was in Cambodia, last year, I asked my guide about why there were so many kids about. He said their parents want them to work, which is a higher priority than school. As a result, he said, 30% of the population is illiterate. This is not going to help the country develop. Mind you the series of civil wars, and the Khmer Rouge killing all the teachers, didn't help. Sad situation, especially when the ruling family are billionaires.

I thought some of the East European divers were very sexy!

Personally I prefer the slightly less muscled body!

Fair point!

Let me know!

Clear as mud!

The old guard don't give up! It's amazing what archaic rules can be found in Thailand to challenge democracy!

That's very good. Nice to see a sense of humour! Not sure current generation will get it!