Thai officials plan extradition mission to UK - Thai officials will travel to Britain next month to seek means of extraditing deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife, currently living in exile in London, the Office of the Attorney-General announced Thursday. Samphan Sarathana, chief prosecutor for foreign litigation, told a press conference that under the current extradition treaty between Thailand and Britain the couple were deemed innocent of wrongdoings.
"Therefore, there is a need for officials of the two countries to discuss other avenues to extradite Mr Thaksin and his wife Pojaman, now living in London, to fight charges in Thailand," Samphan told the state-run Thai News Agency (TNA).
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- I've received confirmation that BarBar Bangkok Fetish and BDSM Club, which I mentioned in Monday's post, is definitely multi-national and NOT just for Japanese. All welcome.
- Mixx Rouge Club and Crystal Palace opened last night at Bali Hai Plaza. The Rouge Club playlist will be RnB and Hip Hop whereas the Crystal Palace will feature House, Trance and Progressive. Top DJ's from around the world are lined up to spin on rotation over the coming months. Check their web site for details.
- A business idea for Thailand - A French website Alibila offers custom made alibis—phone calls, stationary from non-existent companies, and fake wedding invitations—for adulterers who need a little help with their dangerous liaisons. As if a true Frenchman would ever need help with that. (via Guardian Unlimited)
- Thai model Sai Sai Tiger - very big in Germany
- Foreign Boyfriend, Foreign Husband - a new guide for Thai women.
He may be old, flabby, and far from handsome, but a Western husband can bring a lifetime of happiness, according to a new book advising Thai women on how to meet and marry foreign men. Foreign Boyfriend, Foreign Husband, with chapters written by Thai women already married to "farang", or foreigners, sells a Cinderella-style dream to young Thai women hoping for a passport to a better life.The book is packed with tips on dating, kissing, sexual positions, weddings, living abroad and bringing up children. An early chapter gives basic advice on how to meet your foreign man: hang out in a bar, hotel or department store, be alone, wear a sexy dress, make eye contact, and, if you get the chance, tell a funny story. Once you've found your boyfriend, follow these rules to make him fall in love and marry you: always look good, have sex with him whenever he asks, don't be jealous of other women, don't be too demanding and do all the housework.
A certain stigma has always been attached to poor Thai women marrying foreigners. At worst it is seen as an extension of a red-light transaction, an exchange of youth and beauty for money and security. But the book portrays a more romantic vision. Western men, it enthuses, are kind and respectful and less likely to have the bad habits sometimes associated with Thai men which include drinking, adultery and violence. "Thai men may have sweet words," it says, "but they want to sleep with your sister too."
While your foreign man may be years -- even decades -- older than you, see that as a good thing. "An old man is very kind. An old man has more money. An old man is faithful," the guide says. And foreigners are much more likely to accept a divorcee or widow, it claims, women not considered ideal wives in traditional Thai society.
But in rural Thailand, finding a foreign husband is a common aspiration for young women. In the poor northeast, an influx of more than 15,000 foreign men has brought an economic windfall and a welcome alternative to back-breaking work in the paddy fields.
"Foreign men are not handsome, but they have more money," sums up the book. [via Reuters Life]
- Josh's iTunes Album Art Grabber - Just type in the Artist and Album you want, hit find, and you're off! This script will query the iTunes store and search for the album you specified then give a thumbnail and link to a full sized version of the art. You can use the grabber with any media player that supports cover art
- TV Schedule Of Major Sporting Events - link to the TV schedule for major sporting events such as the IRB Rugby World Cup, English Premier League, F1 Grand Prix, Cricket and Euro 2008 qualifiers. Note: The Twenty20 Cricket World Cup starts today in South Africa and although it's not shown in the schedule it may get some coverage on the Sophon Indian or Australian channels. The only way to find out is to tune in.
- Security Alerts - The British are feeling the pinch in relation to recent terrorist threats and have raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved." Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross." Londoners have not been "A Bit Cross" since the blitz in 1940,when tea supplies all but ran out. Terrorists have been re-categorized from "Tiresome" to a "Bloody Nuisance." The last time the British issued a "Bloody Nuisance" warning level was during the great fire of 1666. Also, the French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from "Run" to "Hide." The only two higher levels in France are "Surrender" and "Collaborate." The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralysing the country's military capability. It's not only the English and French that are on a heightened level of alert. Italy has increased the alert level from "Shout Loudly and Excitedly" to "Elaborate Military Posturing." Two more levels remain: "Ineffective Combat Operations" and "Change Sides." The Germans also increased their alert state from "Disdainful Arrogance" to "Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs." They also have two higher levels: "Invade a Neighbour" and "Lose." Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual, and the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels. The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy.
- Fine engineering...... I'm sure you have heard the term "INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION," but may not know exactly what it means. Basically, when one front wheel of a vehicle hits a bump or pothole, it will move up or down to compensate while the other wheel remains steady. Both wheels are independent of each other, hence the expression. Watch the following video, a German commercial for the Nissan Pathfinder, to find out exactly how this works. This gives a moving experience which should benefit your understanding of this engineering marvel.
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