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In Topic: Protest Against New Tower In Asoke
2010-12-10 18:17:32
Xonax, on 2010-12-09 09:54:38, said:
It is quite common for Thais to protest against new building sites by using banners, totally understandable because the new tower will probably decrease the value of their property and block the wiev.
Unfortunately it is totally impossible, that this will have any affect, as a large developer like L and H, will already have all necessary permits for the construction in place.
Unfortunately it is totally impossible, that this will have any affect, as a large developer like L and H, will already have all necessary permits for the construction in place.
Yes I suppose you are correct but I have noticed that the posters seem to be painted by kids. The watana Acadamy is next to the building site. If it is them who are opposed, they have lots of Generals and PM's daughters going to school there. They could stop anything.
In Topic: Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Joins Fight To Save Age-Old Rain Trees
2010-11-26 14:06:05
p_brownstone, on 2010-11-26 09:56:35, said:
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Thailand Environment Network president Surapon Duangkhae said the Constitution gave people the right to participate in the conservation and protection of the environment.
"Therefore, no one will be entirely free to cut big trees on his or her land," Surapon said. "People who feel the trees should stay, can lodge a complaint with the authorities."
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That sounds ridiculous - it's nonsense to pretend outsiders should be able to interfere in a personal decision.
Anyway, I know Prasarn and he's a very Conservation-aware chap, both his Parents were serious nature lovers (hence of course they have such old and beautiful trees on their land); his mother founded the "Friends of Khao Yai" Group many years ago and fought for years to stop construction of the road into that Park from the Nakhon Nayok side. Sadly that road was eventually built, not only did that cut the Park in two and disrupting animal movements but it resulted in the felling of hundreds of large - and valuable, the wood simply disappeared - trees; a swathe much wider than necessary for the construction of the road was cut through irreplaceable Rain forest.
Where were Khun Surapon, Khun Oraya and their pals when that was happening?
Patrick
Thailand Environment Network president Surapon Duangkhae said the Constitution gave people the right to participate in the conservation and protection of the environment.
"Therefore, no one will be entirely free to cut big trees on his or her land," Surapon said. "People who feel the trees should stay, can lodge a complaint with the authorities."
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That sounds ridiculous - it's nonsense to pretend outsiders should be able to interfere in a personal decision.
Anyway, I know Prasarn and he's a very Conservation-aware chap, both his Parents were serious nature lovers (hence of course they have such old and beautiful trees on their land); his mother founded the "Friends of Khao Yai" Group many years ago and fought for years to stop construction of the road into that Park from the Nakhon Nayok side. Sadly that road was eventually built, not only did that cut the Park in two and disrupting animal movements but it resulted in the felling of hundreds of large - and valuable, the wood simply disappeared - trees; a swathe much wider than necessary for the construction of the road was cut through irreplaceable Rain forest.
Where were Khun Surapon, Khun Oraya and their pals when that was happening?
Patrick
Khun Oraya is a really nice person who stands up for people in Bangkok when noone else will. She is also active in the Quite Bangkok group. They do great things. Check it out.
In Topic: Anyone Receiving Social Security Disability?
2010-11-25 01:23:29
bigmeow, on 2010-11-24 21:01:43, said:
slapout, on 2010-11-24 17:42:54, said:
It sounds like you have been on disability for at least 8 years. Did you not bring up these questions prior to moving to Thailand, with your local Social Security office? You can find answers to question 4 in the documents you have received from the US government.
The doctor exam requirement is specified with a US doctor, which requires your presence there. There is a real question about your eligibility to qualify for continued benefits if you move abroad. A lot will depend on your age prior to retirement and if you have no friends who will rat you out, where you reside as per social security records, is the disability permanent, etc.
At first glance it appears you may not have done much homework prior to a permanent move to Thailand (if that is what you intend) and are asking if anyone can give you assistance in circumventing the system.
The doctor exam requirement is specified with a US doctor, which requires your presence there. There is a real question about your eligibility to qualify for continued benefits if you move abroad. A lot will depend on your age prior to retirement and if you have no friends who will rat you out, where you reside as per social security records, is the disability permanent, etc.
At first glance it appears you may not have done much homework prior to a permanent move to Thailand (if that is what you intend) and are asking if anyone can give you assistance in circumventing the system.
Totally false. It is perfectly OK to move abroad on SSDI. This much I confirmed with an officer at my local field office prior to moving here. I am looking for others who live here on SSDI benefits and the procedures there are as I know they differ from when you live in the states.
Seems to me if you can travel to Thailand and work a computer you can get a job, no?
