The 'giveaway' promise was a bribe to attract votes. It will use government funds, ie tax-sourced money, to enable its' implementation. Utterly ridiculous, shameful even, if anyone cares to seriously think about it.
I think population growth is as big an issue as the climate, but no one seems to want to talk about it. With the world's population approaching 8 billion I wonder how long it will be before humanity's existence becomes unsustainable.
Many years ago westerners in Thailand spoke politely, dressed well, and behaved well. Accordingly, Thais were friendly and helpful. They have less regard for us these days due to the decline in our standards.
The main issue for the human race is population size. Population growth is out of control approaching 8 billion world-wide ie more than double in the last 100 years. Unsustainable.
No idea what Thomas has been saying however, if he is booted out, he can say it again, in spades, from outside Thailand. It will be interesting to see how this develops.