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5 hours ago, webfact said:Investigation into possible corruption
Dude, this is Thailand. Someone found to be free of corruption would be newsworthy.
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14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:Air Quality Sensors to Be Installed Nationwide
No need for sensors, toxic air quality is fairly obvious. The question isn't how bad the air is, the question is what is the government willing to do to solve the problem?
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19 hours ago, webfact said:Floating lanterns can cause blackouts, explosions, warn electricity agencies
Good to know! So what about the almost daily blackouts that aren't caused by flying paper bags? Bad weather and cars smashing into power poles are the usual excuses. Hmmmm - maybe they are right!
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16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:
Disgusted by state of Thailand’s seas, minister orders agencies to take immediate action
If the minister is disgusted by the state of the ocean, what does he think about the state of the land?
Thai people have no respect for their environment so cleaning up doesn't matter much if the people that pollute don't change their ways.
Educating people would be a good start but most people won't change without incentives. Maybe sentence pulluters to community service or levy fines but who will enforce this - the police? Ain't happening.
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16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:Allowing foreigners entry is risky for Thailand and it might be better to follow the sufficiency economy philosophy to lower dependence on foreigners until the virus situation can be contained globally,
Thailand has talked for decades about achieving a sufficiency economy but hasn't had the leadership to make it happen. Thailand can't simply drop tourism and switch to some other enigmatic occupation. If Thais want to achieve sufficiency and reduce or eliminate dependence on tourism they will need to dramatically improve their quality of education and develop a better class of government but it's a bit late for that now that the crisis is here.
So how are the people who rely on tourism going to live by following the 'sufficiency economy philosophy'? This works for the 1% but how about everyone else?
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18 hours ago, webfact said:Ministry now aims to roll out travel promotions for expats in Thailand
Thailand doesn't want farang and make it difficult for expats to remain in Thailand. Now you want these same expats to help your crumbling economy? Chok dee...
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8 hours ago, rooster59 said:
Target the Wealthy
Folks with plenty of money pick really cool vacation destinations. Budget minded travelers choose Thailand because it is affordable.
Business execs come here for business reasons, and medical tourists come for cheap medical procedures. They don't come for the pristine beaches, safe environment, and healthy climate.
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6 hours ago, webfact said:
THAI seeks govt help in keeping foreign creditors at bay
Maybe all those attack choppers and used submarines purchased by the military won't go to waste after all!
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13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:Thailand races to create COVID vaccine, eyes possible medical tourism boost
What might be a better use of resource is to address the problems of reliable power, clean water, clean air, and proper waste disposal. Covid-19 is a temporary problem, the filthy environment should be given priority.
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5 hours ago, Eindhoven said:Many foreigners consider Thailand their home and the people around them, their community.
Truth be told, many care more about the land than the locals.
It's a shame that the powers that be don't seem to recognise this, making it easier for the good guys to make this their permanent home.
If you start to feel Thailand is your home, immigration will gladly remind you that your stay is temporary. Unfortunately the powers that be don't view farang as an asset so positive changes in immigration won't happen any time soon.
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5 hours ago, webfact said:
What Lies Ahead for Thailand’s Outer Space Ambitions?
Just a suggestion but maybe Thailand could provide stable power, clean water, refuse disposal, and pollution control before attempting to escape this planet.
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On 3/14/2020 at 6:24 PM, rooster59 said:
Hollywood invests 70K in virus gun to inspire confidence among clientele
Who ya gonna call? Virus busters!
Would it inspire confidence in the clientele if the ectoplasmic bio-blaster was pointed at them? Another comic moment in the kingdom.
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18 hours ago, webfact said:
The Pollution Control Department recorded 462mcg in Chiang Rai province and 361mcg in Mae Hong Son.
It seems the Pollution Control Dept has no control, only reporting. And in typical fashion, they are working hard to assign blame elsewhere.
You know what you have to do - just get out there and do it!
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17 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:
he wet and wild week long celebrations that Pattaya is synonymous with during Songkran will not be happening this year.
Two main benefits - less chance of spreading viruses and much less highway carnage. Good job, but officials never keep promises so why would anyone take this seriously?
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9 hours ago, webfact said:
Man, 60, arrested with 44kg of marijuana in parcel delivery from Bangkok
This man is the leading contender for this years Darwin award and I'm sure he will meet new and interesting friends where he's headed.
Meanwhile police officials have determined that the confiscated Marijuana should be destroyed by fire. A group of officers who were tasked with the difficult operation stated that they would need department funding to purchase additional snack foods. Authorities responded by staging a media event but it was unclear if the extra munchies had been approved.
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17 hours ago, webfact said:The government will seriously prosecute people who set fires in forests no matter whoever they are or whatever their intentions, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa stated.
Forests are one thing but how about the rampant crop and refuse burning that one sees everyday? If government wants to get serious about anything they will need police that are willing and able to participate in enforcement. They talk the talk but can't walk the walk.
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5 hours ago, webfact said:"After Songkran the worst will be behind us".
What he really meant to say:
* During Songkran the worst will be upon us.
* A vaccine will become available long after it is needed.
* Thailand responded to the virus crisis by focusing on tourist revenue.
* Tourism in 2020 is toast and so is my job.
* Hot air blows from all politicians - maybe that will kill the virus.
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3 hours ago, webfact said:
Visa exempt for Chinese and Indian tourists proposed to boost tourism in Thailand
These proposals won't do much to boost tourism and making Chinese and Indians the preferred guests isn't particularly brilliant.
How about making Thailand safe, clean, and more accessible to all travelers? I guess doing anything is a moot point until the coronavirus hype runs its course but these guys need to figure out real solutions instead of the pathetic simpleton plans they come up with.
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4 hours ago, webfact said:
Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), Bt5.733 billion
Great - maybe with the extra cash they can patch up their infrastructure and keep the power on for extended periods.
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6 hours ago, webfact said:
The BMA had issued a no-burning order for crop fields or garbage in open space
Poor farmers and locals have no alternatives to burning crops and trash. Meanwhile mindless government authorities issue orders that people largely ignore and don't address the root problem.
Do they really think that halting construction for 3 days will make a difference? What about the longer term?
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5 hours ago, webfact said:Is it safe to travel to Thailand?
The correct answer to that question must be taken in the general context.
If unsanitary food doesn't get you the highways will. If you survive breathing the air and drinking the water then it might be time to worry about coronavirus.
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19 hours ago, webfact said:
New measures being proposed to contain air quality crisis
What happened to the idea of flying drones over the city and spraying pancake syrup? This recent smog control idea highlights the level of creative thinking that makes Thailand a special place. Banning trucks on odd days might be better than sticky rain but will do nothing to curb the national passion for burning everything in sight. Get serious!
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6 hours ago, webfact said:But many farmers still resort to burning as it is cheaper than hiring workmen to cut stalks and collect leaves to prepare fields for the next planting.
Along with farmers, countless people burn their trash which includes toxic favorites such as plastics and spent batteries.
The government doesn't offer any alternatives or properly educate the people and laws are ignored because law enforcement is rare.
Changes aren't likely but one thing is certain: officials will gather for photo ops, form committees to study the problem, and make giant vinyl pictorials to show at press events - SOP.
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3 hours ago, webfact said:
Billion baht Indians are the answer!
Indian tourists are well known for their extravagant spending habits and their dislike of bartering. This should work!
Thailand’s home internet fastest in the world
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That might be something to brag about if it didn't go down every day. Speed varies wildly and often requires resetting the cheapo modem. I will say that it's more reliable than the power grid and tastier than the tap water.