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Hey! Here's a novel approach to your "problem", invest in education, technology and infrastructure so you can stop relying on tourism. But no, the bubble has poped and the tourist that you heavely rely on have left the sinking boat and you cling to this idea that if you create a "war room" you will discover the magical thing that will bring back tourists. Let me get a tissue so that I can wipe my palm before smaking it on my forehead.

Having not seen said video, did she perhaps say how she will highlight cultural awarness? Will she use English or Chinese or Russian or French or... Maybe she will use international sign language... I know a few of those but I am told these are questionable.

Can I get my wife on that list???

It will probably start at midnight tonight. As of noon today, Dec 27, I can still hear artilery fire here in Phanom Dong Rak.

Eliminate the 1000 and 500 bills, sure, no problems. Most high rolling criminals deal with bitcoins anyways. It won't affect them, only the local criminals or those that receives their tea money in a neat envelope. Who it would really piss off is all the tourists who don't have a Thai bank account. Unless the have a plan to let tourists use their own countries debit card in stores, restaurents, hotels, etc. Most likely be the end of small tourist dependent operators.

Most simplest answer, the temples can be declared as UNESCO Heritage Sites and as such, UNESCO will give some money earmarked as "reconstruction and upkeep" funds. That's for the temple areas. As for the casinos/scam centers...that's illegal money conveniently cleaned by the casinos going into various corrupt officials and some nasty Chinese triad protected by the CCP.

Stop blaming the French. That chestnut has been roasted to death already. Fact 1.: France drew the first border in 1863 Fact 2.: Final refinement of the border in 1907 Fact 3.: France left Indochina in 1954 That's nearly 50 years of time to bring up the matter to the french admin while they still had an office in the country. Why did Cambodia not say anyting during the first draft? Why not say anyting during the final refinement? Plenty of time to say something between the final refinement in 1907 and the french leaving in 1954. It's like trying to sue your house painter 25 years after the job is completed and throwing eggs at his truck when he laughs at your face.

After a fairly quiet Saturday, got woken up bright and early today with artilery fire next door to us in Phanom Dong Rak. I wish these talks will lead to another ceasefire but I'm not holding my breath. They may agree to a ceasefire but what garantees does Thailand have that Cambo will not start to plant landmines again...

A few things I miss from living in Europe (or Canada in my childhood) is certain food in abundance and cheap, certain drinks and the long summer nights. Don't miss the short winter days or the cold that comes with it.

Ring, ring. Hello? This is Pot calling for Kettle Black.

Evacuation orders have been given but many cannot leave as they have to take care of livestock and get their fields ready for the next rice planting season. For some, it is their only means of revenue. Most children and old people have gone to shelters or families living further away from the front line. Besides, Phanom Dong Rak is a pretty big sub-district.

I always deplore the death of anyone as a sad event. Prayers to her family. On the other hand, the little devil sitting on my left shoulder is wispering in my ear "given the amount of silicone in her, I'm surprised she didn't bounce back." Go on, you all had that thought cross your mind at one point...

I see that he is no longer "former" president Trump. Guess someone woke him up from his afternoon nap in the oval office. https://aseannow.com/topic/1381561-thai-pm-anutin-prioritizes-national-interests-in-trump-call/

Update from Phanom Dong Rak, heavy artillery from both sides this morning. Started at 05:30...again. I just love waking up with a bang.

I take that back. Just heard another canon fire just now.