Originally Posted by
Dr. HFH
Where's here? Where I am (UTH), all roadside payments to police are now accompanied by the issuance of the official paperwork (in duplicate) with the amount of the fine noted. That's a change by itself!!
I am in Pattaya now. But, I was up your way a few weeks ago (Loei). The farmers up North are not happy (obviously) and feel their lives will be worse off with the changes. But, it is not talked about in public.
Originally Posted by
Dr. HFH
In some respects, it's always been like that in Thailand, -- lèse-majesté laws.
True about the Royal family. But, prior to the coup, politics were talked about openly. Police corruption was discussed. Now, there is none of that. People are too afraid to speak up.
Originally Posted by
Dr. HFH
That's the only change you see? Well, I'm obviously in no position to challenge what you say; but things are obviously very different where you are from the way they are where I am.
Thank you for not attacking me just because we have differing opinions - nice to see here. (We need more of that.)
I think we all see what we see... colored by the people around us. I have no doubts about the vibe you are getting from the people around you... and it is indeed different than the vibe I am getting from people around me.
Time will tell. (And I hope you are right.)