I really don't want Tampon as Head of State.

Not my favourite, but the easiest and simplest change would be an elected President - with weak or mostly ceremonial powers (there are many examples of that).

I am no big fan of the monarchy - being more of a republican myself .... but I really would not be for removing the Queen during her rein - for me it would just be a little disrespectful (which might last another 20 - 25 years based on family genes). After that, I would prefer an end to the...

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Ah crap!, I have to go mostly dry for a while - nasty bout of gout this week :p Bad it is causing me to forcefully flex a toe that never healed properly after being broken (missing joint).... And I have had two bottles of scotch smuggled in for me :p

I had to go back to the immigration office today to get all the visa/stamps replaced (new passport - old one stolen). The government Complex where the Immigration Division 1 is located has a really massive atrium that I find interesting. You could easily put several soccer fields in the...

BTW, the link for Terminal 21 is http://www.terminal21.in.th/ Have not figured out what it will look like when completed, looks larger than what it feels like from the pictures on the website. Could be an interesting concept if done right. (i.e Market concept) - but artists renditions do not...

I think the land changed hands several times between the crisis and now. I guess someone wants it for something big. Central World (around 500 shops) is suppose to be "repaired" by the end of the year. Isetan Department store is operational, the centre of the building collapsed - they are...

I have to say, the first time I came here 8 years ago it was an interesting eyesore. But after seeing it everytime I came here it almost became a piece of modern art to me. Unfortunately the land underneath this building was purchased for a record 1 billion baht (around 34 million canadian) so...

Of course there are always the unintended consequences of doing anything - like one CEO of a large office in Toronto getting fed up and moving it out to the suburbs, or two, or three.

Liberals are out because they went to far away from the center and allowed the Conservatives to move towards it. Liberals do best when they hold down the center of the political spectrum -- that is what made them the most successful party in Canada. They have to pick a leader that does not...

Chang Beer (6.4%). Wine is just to dam expensive and I don't have a wine fridge here anyways - red served at room temp of 27 just is not the best anyways :p A few expat bars serve Beer Lao Dark - which is pretty good.... but it is still a rare occasion I have that. If I have it, I will drink...

Hey, whatever you can do to finance the transit system is fine with me.

Actually, if we go towards not using fossil fuels for powering cars - it has to happen. Road tolls based on gas taxes are only logical when most people power their cars using gas, if not then another way has to be found to fund them. Usage based charging (i.e. tolls) are the most fair.

That thread has deteriorated....

I would prefer the following be done, which I believe would give Toronto a better opportunity to have new lines built. Implement entry/exit system like most of the rest of the world. Charge by distance - the further you travel on the subway, the more you pay (also used by a lot of the world)...

Or maybe we can give China a 88 year lease on some prairie land - then in 88 years we get it back with all the people :p

I have to say San Francisco has to be near the top of my list for North America - very liveable (probably right after San Diego - two real opposites). London does have good theatre - but I could visit and go to theatre - not as important in a city that I live - nice to have - but really...

Well, I have to agree with you on London (the curry mile is great though) - good city to visit - but did not like living there. I did like being able to zip over to Paris though. I would rank Tokyo (visited maybe 5 times) over Shanghai (visited for 5 days) - but actually liked Fukuoka...

I would say my current city right now - but I base my preferences on my stomach :p (Bangkok) Been living mostly on "street food" for the last 3 weeks or so.... (Som Tam Thai Pet / Spicy Papaya Salad, Green Curry, Spicy Beef Stir fry, Noodles, Grilled Chicken, Deep Fried Chicken, etc. && Chang...