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Anyone figure out the reason behind the nominee crackdowns?

You old heads said this would quickly pass when this started, or is it normal for these things to last for months? I was in the housing market now I'm on a holding pattern, so I might need to settle for a condo, but of course I will rent instead of buy.

At first I thought the reason for the crackdowns was the frquently promised effort on enforcement, or to address the home affordability the issue that my Thai co-workers talk about. However, the housing crackdown hasn't touched greater Bangkok, as I havent heard of any efforts against Bangkok homes.

So is it a case of someone wanting the land in prime tourist spots? Corporations, rich Thais, or recent arrived foreigners with more money and pull than the retirement focused buyers of the past?

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u/illonlyfadeaway — 1 day ago
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Outjerked by China shoes: Anta Zone 2

BPM: Of course I have to write in my resting bpm of 38 so nurses feign concern.

Time in Zone: Yes Please.

Average HR: My wife says she prefers below average.

u/illonlyfadeaway — 7 days ago
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No more wires

The city is burying the electrical and comm wires on Sathorn and Rama IV over the next two months. With the improvements at Lumphini, the sidewalks around the core, and now the wires the city center is starting to look much nicer.

I know the adjacent areas have already had lots of work on the overhead lines.

u/illonlyfadeaway — 18 days ago
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Rooting out the exam scam network

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/3278095/rooting-out-the-exam-scam-network

Along with other anti-corruption and anti-nominee efforts this year it seems the government is getting serious about cleaning things up? Lots to do but this is a start.

The story just broke this weekend and the Bangkok Post already has a deep-dive today with mentions that China executes corrupt officials and other details (not the usual short article).

Seems like a coordinated effort, if so, good! I hope it’s not just PR and the story fizzles out.

u/illonlyfadeaway — 2 months ago