CheshireTom

Yingluck became PM in July 2011.

At this moment in time, I can't see the Democrats participating in an election. More likely they'll follow their 2006 tactics, hoping for the same result. IMHO. Edit in: The Election Commission has announced the election will be on 2 Feb, with the pre-election on Jan 26. That means a 36 hour ban on alcohol sales from 6 p.m. on both 25 Jan and 1 Feb. How rigorously the bans are enforced is another matter. From 2011 ... not quite a disaster, but .... On a brighter note ... The SupperBowl is on 2 Feb (6.30 p.m. New York Time) ... or the morning of 3 Feb in LOS. It'll be ni

Buy through the Apple (Thailand) store and you can opt for an International English keyboard and documentation. Usually the same price as the iBeat shops and the language option is free.

Many Apple products are a lot cheaper in LOS - even before your 7% VAT rebate, e.g. ... 400 quid or over 20k Baht isn't to be sneezed at ... I-Mac Thailand 27-inch: 3.2GHz Specifications · 3.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 · Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz · 8GB (two 4GB) memory · 1TB hard drive1 · NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M with 1GB video memory · Available to ship: Within 24 hours · Free Shipping · ฿61,900.00 or £1,190.00 @ £1 = ฿52 · United Kingdom 27-inch: 3.2GHz Specifications · 3.2GHz quad-core Intel Core

I was thinking about something along the same lines a few days ago ... I had Patna's series of excellent pics and the guy (Rhino Tusk?) who does the auto show models in mind ... but I can't see where either would fit in the suggested list ... FWIW, I think you are better with just 2 or 3 categories, (best thread, best picture essay, best tr, so you are voting for the content and not the person) otherwise you end up with a few members simply indulging in an orgy of mutual, virtual reach-arounds - a bit like the Oscars. I also think that the thread should be moved into the members' area, sin

Most news agencies are citing 2 Feb as the date - although it has yet to be confirmed (even if it is, and given the current situation, there's no guarantee it will actually take place). If it does take place on the 2nd, early (or pre) voting is likely to take place the week before (means the girls don't have to go home). Both weekends should attract the associated alcohol ban. Anything else anyone planning a trip around that time should be aware of (apart from the Buddhist holiday on 14th Feb). Chinese New Year?

Whether the top teams have gotten worse, or the lesser teams have gotten better, I don't know. But the result is that they are serving up some cracking matches ... several lesser known players are catching the eye ... must be making some regular internationals a bit nervous with the WC coming up.

They'd probably top the fat Brazilian.

Denny, you've had that problem for the last 10 years.

You're welcome! I'll also let you know when you become good at it.

I would have, but I find him to be a bit of a troll. A bit like your good self.

They'll probably go and win the Champions' League, FA Cup and that Capital thingy ...

I actually thought that Southampton had a better overall performance - very impressive movement v City - and Lovren's goal was brilliant. Where's Sam when you need him?

Showed again yesterday. They were my "team to watch" last season but the forays into Europe and injuries were too much for the squad. Apart from 10 minutes at the beginning of the second half, they appeared to be in control and sticking to their game plan.

Congrats to the young lady in winning the season-end Dubai Masters ... It's worth going to the Honda LPGA at Siam Country Club in Feb ... several Thai golfers in with a shout ...

Tony Pullis has started well at Palace. Arsenal have a difficult run coming up ... it'll be interesting to see where they are on the 31st.

I believe that RS Inc has the WC rights ... part of the deal though is that X number of matches must be shown on the free to air channels (Ch 7) and they are trying to do deals with both CTH and True.

Kidman is probably my favourite actress. I thought she was shooting Grace of Monaco, but I've not heard anything about it lately.

I've just ordered the book from Kinokuniya - luckily it was in stock, so I'll have it next week sometime. I'm amazed that I'd never heard of the guy until today ... he was born less than 3 miles from me.

I'm looking forward to this in the new year. No idea if, and when, it'll open in Thailand - I hope it does.

It's not so long ago they said the same about Jomtien. That said, I think that you could find some good value rentals for a few of years just to see how the place develops. I'd also have a look at places a bit further south ... around Chumphon seems a good bet for the future.

The restriction refers specifically to selling, not consuming, alcohol. Think about it.

England return to Belo Horizonte, Klinsmann v Germany, a repeat of the 2010 final, the Socceroos up against it .... looking forward to it already. Luis hears the news ...

Can someone tell him.

Merely responding to your personal comments that had nothing whatsoever to do with the WC draw.