TTChang

Both main parties’ economic plans consist of spend, spend, spend (which could be devastating based on Thailand GDP growth of 7.8% in 2010). Might make ‘Quantitative Easing’ seem a bit lame! No party has suggested economic prudence, because it doesn’t win (buy) any votes. The Finance Minister (who is experienced and sensible) has been kept quiet by the Democrats, because the new government would almost certainly face a big hole in its finances (given that Thailand is not given to paying taxes) and VAT could well rise from 7%. And/or wage inflation would badly affect exports. That’s not to say low wages shouldn’t be increased – but the massive bids by both parties on minimum wage look unrealistic. Still… they are only promises made at an election, so don’t really count. Democrat election posters lie splintered all along Ploenchit Road. Jatuporn remains in jail, despite being a Red Shirt candidate for Pheu Thai, and has been refused permission to vote (which in turn may get him removed from office ….. ) Speculation that Head of the Army wouldn’t work with the Shinawatra clan (denied of course). My ‘best scenario’ is that Pheu Thai win (but not with an overall majority). So they need other smaller parties to get their snouts in the trough. That ‘might’ keep a rein on the Thaksin excesses (such as personal greed/power) and delay his return to Thailand (which I see as the clincher for a coup to happen). Both Yellow shirts & Red shirts have already shown they care nothing for the world’s view of Thailand, and I have little doubt the Reds will be revolting if they don’t get their way. Democracy, eh, don’t you love it? Perhaps Hun Sen in Cambodia has got it right – 25 years in power, very little dissent, all his people in key positions in Police & Army, and no other considerations. Almost a role model, you might say. There are other influences, which I cannot comment on. Let’s hope those don’t add another factor to the election aftermath. Todays headlines ('The Nation'). We'll soon find out, but I'm not optimistic about the next 12 months in LOS.

Yingluck Shinawatra ( Pheu Thai party) is the front runner for the top job, according to the last opinion polls. Abhisit is pretty much loathed by most of Isaan, whereas KhunThaksin is the hero. Difficult to see much reconciliation in the last year, since the Reds occupation of Bangkok, and no public report on the 92 deaths. From a PR point of view, the Democrats’ election campaign has been uninspiring (even if you discount the rumour that reporters being bribed to include every photo of Yingluck – surely that couldn’t happen? ) Could it be that KhunThaksin’s ‘clone/sister’will take up where the original left off? ‘Thaksin thinks, Pheu Thai does’ is their rallying call. Interesting to note that TS became Economic Adviser to Cambodia after he fled Thailand. No self-interest there. Obviously a good mate of Hun Sen. So that should sort out the border issue (unless there is a flare-up of trouble in the next few days … for whatever reason !)

My favourite candidate is Chuvit (#5 … Anti Corruption party) Former owner of Massage Entertainment businesses. Donated Chuvit Garden to Suhkumvit Road. Chuvit paid his bribes to Police, then complained the Police didn’t sort out his land deals for him. So now he wants to get even! A great story – I like his line that ‘he doesn’t want to be elected to Government, he wants to be elected to Opposition’

All coming to a climax …. No, not TTC in Nana Plaza …. the Thai General Election finally takes place tomorrow. Election observers from all over the world have been arriving at Swampy …. (eg. TheGame125 is doing a special erection review in Pattaya, so I hear, with intimate attention to LB voting habits - in the Sunee Plaza area?) Nobody has an idea what’s going to happen next in this divided country, where smiles are in short supply politically. There are some potentially explosive scenarios. The Democrats have said they will accept the election result. The Red Shirts have said they will accept the election result ‘if it’s fair’. The Army commander says there will be no coup (not sure of his conditions for that, but ‘keeping his job until retirement in 3 years time’ might just swing it). The Yellow Shirts (a spent force IMO) have merely campaigned for a NO vote on the ballot paper, and used posters ridiculing the candidates as animals – what a great election strategy in a democracy!

I wouldnt have posted pic of Liou if I'd known she was out of the p4p scene. Never been with her, but when I saw her last month she looked stunning, and certainly one of the best bodies I've seen. She also confirmed 'no silicone on the hips' - a feature which is starting to become a deal breaker for me. A very stylish and totally passable - I doubt anyone in UK will guess she's a LB.

This help your memory at all, fellow pervs? :rolleyes:

Remember Sunny2?(or Nana, her alternative name I think)

With that tasteful wallcovering .... Liou setting out to supermodel status in the LB scene

A few may remember this one. As soon as I spotted Kwang in the doorway that night at 131, I knew I wanted the pic as my avatar!

Great memories .... Club 131. Then, later in the night, used to meet Frank and his 'catch of the day' at TripleX bar on Second Road (good name - shame it closed - all sorts of depraved stuff in full view of the street). And then on to Lita's or EZY, after a look in at Hema cabaret. That itinerary has changed a lot for me. Not sure if because of age, weary of the scene, or things are just not as exciting now some have closed. Still enjoy my fix of Stringfellows, though A few Club 131 photos. See how we go uploading ... as I'm a newbie here!