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power24
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Purachai's early-closing plan slammed
Published on Feb 29, 2004
Thai Rak Thai MPs from Bangkok yesterday blamed Deputy Prime Minister Purachai Piumsombun for pushing through an impractical and overzealous early-closing policy, even though his popularity remains undiminished among residents who want him to stand for governor.
Patarasak Osatanukroh said he would ask Purachai about the entertainment industry business hours at Tuesday's meeting for party MPs. So far, the closing times have been decided by high-level policymakers, leaving Bangkok MPs in the dark as to details.
He said he wanted to know the particulars so he could explain the new regulations to his constituents when they ask him, adding that he personally disagreed with the policy as it would spell problems for the entertainment industry.
Pramon Khanakasem said Singapore used to have entertainment establishments close two hours earlier at midnight and lost a lot of tourists and income as a result. The island-state had to move the closing time to 4am, which led to more revenue growth.
The Singaporean government earnestly observes zoning, and has turned a row of old shop houses into a street of entertainment outlets.
"It's too late for our government to enforce zoning because built-up areas are distributed unevenly. Tourists visit the Khao San area in droves, but even though the locality offers only dining facilities it will have to close at midnight. A-go-go bars in the red-light district of Patpong get to stay open to 1am. This leaves us at a loss as to which segment of the tourism industry the government wants to boost," he said.
Pitipong Temjaroen, who is an aide to Purachai, said entertainment venues needed a new legal definition. "Legal measures should not send guys onto the street and into trouble, but should address underage access to night spots and drug problems. We should return to square one. And this has nothing to do with fears of mobs gathering. We simply want to put miscreant businesses in order."
Addressing the confusion over whether the ministerial regulations apply to old nighteries, Pitipong said the law regulating high-rise buildings on the beach applied to new buildings only, not existing ones. "But cafes should not admit unaccompanied minors."
He said most of his colleagues disapproved of the restricted hours, which have been widely protested against.
rtainment workers, businessmen, taxi and tuk-tuk drivers and others dependent on the industry for their livelihoods.
The entertainment rules are never raised as topics of discussion in the party, he said, adding that the midnight lock-up is too unrealistic and may lead to general protests. He said the government had already been on the receiving end of mobs protesting such issues as bird flu, unrest in the South, and power plants.
Pitipong took a dim view of Purachai for never coming forth with a definite yes or no to the suggestion that he run for governor. This made it hard for Bangkok MPs to give their curious constituents a satisfactory answer.
Purachai is the favourite as a candidate for city governor among Bangkok MPs, but some criticise him for being too aloof. He is, however, well liked by residents as a candidate for Bangkok governor.
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Thai Girls : Meet Sexy Thai Girls
Posted on: 7:57 am on Feb. 29, 2004
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CiaoCiao
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Gyaos,
Brilliant writing dude!
How did you ever manage to squeeze so much dumbness in only 3 paragraphs?
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Bangkok Women : Meet Sensual Bangkok Women
Posted on: 9:57 am on Feb. 29, 2004
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hzink
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Quote: from power24 on 8:57 pm on Feb. 29, 2004
Purachai's early-closing plan slammed
Wow, seems like the fat lady is far from singing. Now, if this guy is so 'off', how come he is so popular to run for governor - or rather *WHO* is he popular with?
Harry
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Thai Girls : Meet Sexy Thai Girls
Posted on: 1:06 pm on Feb. 29, 2004
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Smegma
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Quote: from CiaoCiao on 10:57 pm on Feb. 29, 2004
Gyaos,
Brilliant writing dude!
How did you ever manage to squeeze so much dumbness in only 3 paragraphs?
Why 3? was there a smart paragraph? Or is one of us having problems counting? 
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Sexy Bangkok Girls
Posted on: 1:53 pm on Feb. 29, 2004
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aeroman
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well y'all, being as I am here in the us now. I can clearly see that you are all part of the conspiracy. You must be working for that secret governmit organization "freinds of bush". It is all clear now he needs people like you working for him spreading the disinformation around over there in los. Keep up the good work G!
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Thai Women : Meet Matured Thai Women
Posted on: 5:50 pm on Feb. 29, 2004
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hzink
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Quote: from aeroman on 6:50 am on Mar. 1, 2004
You must be working for that secret governmit organization "freinds of bush".
Guilty as charged, I sure love bush...
Harry
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Bangkok Women : Meet Beautiful Thai Girls
Posted on: 6:17 pm on Feb. 29, 2004
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CiaoCiao
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Quote: from Smegma on 10:53 pm on Feb. 29, 2004[brWhy 3? was there a smart paragraph? Or is one of us having problems counting?
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Smegs,
No smart paragraphs fer sure. But one of us is indeed having trouble counting, bro.
For those of us who are, and if the reference is to Gasass' last 3 lines, please note that they include an emoticon, which makes the preceeding line spacing within that paragraph slightly larger, i.e.  Now compare that small difference with the large line spacing of the preceeding 2 paragraphs. OK - good so far?
Paragraph excerpts from his brilliant post are numbered for easier counting, to wit:
1) See it starting …
2) What we are…
3) I think Thailand's…
[The End] Or am I missing something?
I'll graciously accept that apology now, thank you. , most appreciative of how too much poon sometimes distorts the powers of observation.
As one perceptive member wrote:
The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who don't get it
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 7:20 pm on Feb. 29, 2004
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cmore
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Well guys, it looks like we have about 13 hours before we know for sure exactly whats going to happen. Those of you there make sure you immediately stop whatever it is you're doing at midnight and get to the nearest internet cafe to inform the rest of us .
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Thai Girls : Meet Active Thai Girls
Posted on: 9:52 pm on Feb. 29, 2004
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ringthebells
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I don't really buy it yet not 100%. TIT, remember?? but there is a ray of light at the horizon.
purachai for governor. still a scary thought.
rtb
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Thai Women : Meet Matured Thai Women
Posted on: 10:35 pm on Feb. 29, 2004
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Urban image
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/3520751.stm
Sounds like good news but they havent mentioned the sukhumvit area. No big deal though. Will just have to start my cowboy stroll a little earlier in the day. 
And I dont know why u chaps are getting your knickers in such a twist. You all know how things work- there will be a lot of hue and cry to start out with. And there will be some transparent action for a couple of months to keep the papers and the politicos happy. But on the street the only thing that matters are the owners, bg's, customers and the beatcop- and that circle is all covered.
Returning soon...
Ui
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 10:40 pm on Feb. 29, 2004
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