Eric Loh

1 hour ago, Jingthing said:

Why should any ally trust the U.S. to keep it's promises after moves like this? This is sad and embarrassing for all Americans that aren't 5th Avenue 45 loyalists. MAGA? Hardly. From American exceptionalism to American isolationism. Putin is happy!

It should be why any ally can trust Trump. This is all his impulsive decision which blindsided and shocked the Pentagon. His idiosyncratic excuse is that “it cost too much money and the affected countries should fight and pay for their own wars” paraphrasing. 

44 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

The fact that opposition MPs will not raise their hands will not cause the House to reject the proposed budget,” he said.

Sensible strategy. The opposition MPs will be viewed negatively by the people if they vote against the budget in this bad economic times.

Rather they should debate vigorously on the budget and attack the yearly increase of the defense budget and large allocation for the interior ministry which merely is to exert control on the freedom of the people and especially the oppositions.

The opposition MPs wisely take no part in the budget voting and allow the budget to be the sole responsible of Prayut and his executive branch. As the debate will be televised live, the public can hear and see that the opposition MPs debate the unpopular budget allocations. 

Out of curiosity, is it a standard practice for the post office to ask for identification in form of passport whenever you send EMS or registered mail domestic and international. I get asked all the times and thought I check if this is normal practice.  

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Erdogan also reiterated the necessity of the safe zone to eliminate the threats from the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia, which Ankara considers a terrorist organisation, and to create the conditions necessary for the return of Syrian refugees, it said.

There wouldn't be much of the Kurd YPG after Trump agreed to withdraw US troops and allow Ankara to launch their military campaign; something Ankara is itching to do for years. Trump sold out the Kurds. Probably timely diversion from his impeachment woes.  

Stable genius fumble again and step deeper into trouble. What an idiot. 

Just a extreme right nutter from previous Thai Patriot who harassed democratic minded people. He even trained militants for his hit jobs and trailed Thanathorn for purpose of harassment. 

Just hope that in his moment of madness and desperation he don't start a war with Iran to distract the country. 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The committee said it hoped to see additional new monetary and fiscal measures from the government to boost the economy.

The committee may need to recall Thaksin to be their adviser. 

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Deputy Prime Minister for economic affairs Somkid Jatusripitak said on Monday (September 30) that the government is considering expanding the 10-million participants limit in the “Eat, Shop, Spend” scheme as the campaign has earned an overwhelming response. The Finance Ministry will also look into the possibility of boosting the Bt19-billion budget.

I think he ought to look into the overwhelming mess in implementing the previous scheme before considering to expand another mess. 

https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/transport/transport-minister-pressures-state-railway-board-to-resign

It was political pressure of their own doing.  

I hope that BOT will include military procurement in their consumption index and expenditure report. I am positively sure that their numbers will be most impressive. 

2 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

Evidently Rudy (now derisevely referred to as Fruity G)

I prefer his other derisive moniker Rudy Colludey. 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Nobody pays my expenses," Giuliani said in an interview with Reuters on Friday. "What does it matter if I'm getting paid for it.

Not familiar with Giuliani. Is he a comedian that come out with funny line like 'truth is not truth' and now this gem of contradicting himself in one sentence. 

29 minutes ago, samsensam said:

 

indeed, it's the US envoy's job to say nice things

Really based on reciprocity; aka Trump philosophy. Buy our military junks and in return we will say nice things.

6 minutes ago, Muhendis said:

Trees remove carbon from the air and give us oxygen so how about oxygen as a farming product paid for with government funds.

I think it is a good idea that the scheme should include a form of carbon credit whereby carbon market can be created to allow carbon credit to be sold to companies that need to offset their emission. This should also extend to the farmers as a way for them to earn some extra money. They are doing a lot for the environment but not financially appreciated. 

Mighty loss of face for Prayut who had boasted about these flagship projects that will spearhead Thailand 4.0. Also a mighty loss of side income.  

16 minutes ago, mtls2005 said:

Not sure who plays John Dean here

Would be fun if the whistleblower turn up to be Mike Pence. He know his days as VP is numbered.  ????

He will probably come as a private citizen. 

No doubt that Parliament can't afford delay and must reached a consensus and approved the budget in this dire economic times but I hope that all parties will engage in a robust but orderly debate on budget allocations and the government must prepare to explain and provide proper answers especially the allocations for high defense and interior ministries. This lower house budget debate will be critical to see if the coalition and opposition parties break ranks or stay in line. The upper house of paid goons can only watch.