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On 3/28/2021 at 6:58 AM, rooster59 said:

However, the plans were met with fierce criticism from the Thai public who said the government should be focussing its efforts on pressing matters, such as the economic recovery post COVID-19.

Obviously not BIG dreamers. The economy, covid, no future in that. Launching spacecraft and satellites, perhaps from submarines, there's a dream worth having.

2 hours ago, condobrit001 said:

Truely rich foreigners are not interested in living or investing in third world countries with military governments and corrupt police and public officials.

Not to mention an AQI that frequently resides in the DANGER area. The first big spender to hit Chiang Mai is sure to say "they must be joking".

22 hours ago, elgenon said:

I just don't understand why. Soap and a good washing stops Covid!!!

 

Is Thailand denying science? : )

 

I would think tourists would be required to go to a soapy.

If they were, there would be a lot more tourists.

Depends partly on the parents and the family situation as well. There was an article my wife showed me on Thai media. The family had accepted a dowry from a 71 year old man for their 17 year old daughter. He was well off and apparently had land. My wife is 18 years younger than I. She was 35 when we met and I was 53. No dowry as such but I agreed to give her 3,000 baht per month to send to the parents, I have a real problem with paying cash for a wife.

1 hour ago, scorecard said:

My guess is that there will be several major changes to the plan before anything starts.

But just think of how many years ahead they will be in a decade. It's a miracle!

My wife and I used to fly direct to Samui from Chiang Mai on Bangkok Airways. We would stay at Al's Hut, the last time we stayed at Sun East. I used to get up early and walk the beach all the way to the rocks. One of my favorite places in Thailand, perhaps when the pandemic ends we'll go back. By the way it has the only Burger King I've been in that you could order a beer.

On 3/22/2021 at 11:29 PM, nahkit said:

Will they be inviting the guy who blew his legs off back in 2012 whilst throwing a bomb at police in Bangkok as guest of honour to mark this momentous occasion?

I'm guessing no.

On 3/22/2021 at 7:25 PM, Pilotman said:

I love who Thailand chooses as its valued mates; China, Iran, Myanmar; what a bunch of crooks and terrorists.  

I was considering a "Buy an Iranian a beer" campaign to celebrate the anniversary. Sounds like I should count you out????

19 hours ago, webfact said:

it was the government's way of giving happiness to the people

I can think of a potential group of travelers that would make people happy, most of them are part of the government.

6 hours ago, MasterBaker said:

have you seen those beaches? would you pay flight tickets to get on that dirty sand and dirty water. beer is more expensive than anywhere in the world... and girls... don't get me started on thai bar girls

Seems like you may have already started with Thai bar girls????

7 hours ago, Old Croc said:

Is the last ranked country in a happiness list actually the saddest?

Should there be a cut off point in such a list because countries below that point can't be accurately described as happy? 

 

I don't imagine there are very many people with a sunny outlook in Burma right now.

On 3/8/2021 at 8:44 AM, Gold Star said:

In order to simplify things, I thought I would put in the 800k instead of getting my Canadian Consular affidavit letter proving annual income from my tax return once a year. 

Yet it appears the income method is far less hassle that the 800k method as they don't keep asking you several times a year if you still earn an income.

I've been reading the topic, thinking exactly the same thing. I go to the Canadian consulate with bank statements showing my income, get the income letter and take it to immigration. We are truly blessed to have consulates that will still issue the letters.

1 hour ago, Phoenix Rising said:

I'm absolutely sure you can back that amazing statement up with links to credible sources, right?

 

 

https://www.axios.com/defense-spending-by-country-us-china-russia-ddbcdba1-6926-434a-87d4-a8794318f3a6.html

I don't believe that America is trailing anyone when it comes to military tech. It would be a big mistake to underestimate them.

8 hours ago, rooster59 said:

China's sovereignty was a matter of principle and not to underestimate Beijing's determination to defend it.

China can not feed itself, hat water they have is polluted. They are buying land in other countries to produce food. Canada and Africa are two of the main ones.

https://www.foxnews.com/world/chinese-buy-up-canada-farms-is-beijing-behind-it

Don't sell them land, don't buy their second rate manufactured products and don't travel in China. I believe they would be slightly more cooperative.

I keep getting a notice from Microsoft to update to Edge when I log into Hotmail, not sure if that is related to your issue.

5 hours ago, poskat said:

great...yet another source of confusion to increase the waiting time in line

Surely you don't mind a little delay while I pay my electric bill.

On 3/13/2021 at 7:00 PM, Leaver said:

Yes.  I was being sarcastic.  ????

I was in a hotel the other day that had a sign stating that they preferred cashless transactions. Unfortunately that will probably become the norm. Not good for me because I pay everything with cash.

I have the same problem, so I went and bought a fan, took it to the gym and left it there. The manager understands that anyone can use it, but it's mine. This is the second fan, the first one lasted about 3 years.