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3 hours ago, jany123 said:

Promises made, promises kept.... check!

Agree, he told everyone he was going to do theses things ... and more.  So he was voted in on these promises.  It’s rare as hens teeth that a politician follows through campaign promises.  I think it’s all wrong minded.  That said, these and other things (eg dealing with China, upping investment in the military etc) are why he was elected.  So check, check stop complaining and let the man destroy the land of the free and home of the brave.  They have had it too good for too long.

How can a man of his age and office be so thin skinned?  Yes Trudeau was taking the <deleted> out of but that is what guys do.

A trade war, a geopolitical war and a technology war, currency war (end of the US dollar as the global currency) I don’t think we can expect to see an end to “the war” any time soon.  The US will not back down (nor should they) as to do so will just embolden China further.  Last time this played out was the 1930’s when the US was the ascendant power ... it did not go well for Britain.

I had enough of elephants after a 30 minute ride in the “fascinating jungle” at one of those tourist traps.  

I am going to the Seychelles in March on a fishing trip.  Medical evacuation is USD$60,000 then there is the medical/hospital cost of wherever they take you.  Why would I not insurance?  Should I just wing it and hope that bad things won’t happen to me?  If travelers can’t even act in their own best interest then why should the government not step in?  If you can’t afford it then stay home.  
 

That said I do feel badly for this guy.  He never thought it would happen to him.

4 hours ago, Colabamumbai said:

How can they predict a strong Baht into the new year?  Manipulating the currency markets.

Presumably he does not see any change in interest rates by the central bank

Indians the last hope.  How the mighty have fallen

20 hours ago, racket said:

They are out of ammo to do anything about it, and they don't want to repeat the mistakes of 1997. 

Not so sure they are out of ammo.  They are just not using the ammo they have.  Simplistically, drop the interest rate and things will change fast.  The downside is that Thai’s get further in debt.  Fix that by making the banks elevate minimum requirements to qualify for a loan.

They need to make the drivers license acquisition much more rigorous.  It’s very clear to me that many people in this country have a drivers license but are unfit to drive.  Of course inculcating the rules of the road is the minimum requirement.

OK then, problem solved

Everyone pays tax, it’s called VAT.  If they are chasing more revenue then hang on for a VAT increase.

One wonders how much money was to be made by the minister involved.  Contract assignment and profit sharing.  I am guessing quite a bit.  It’s the only explanation for even opening his mouth.  I can see his toadies in the ministry nodding their heads and telling him what a great idea it is then laughing their backsides off once out of the room.

What a worm!  Wonder how Philippines and Vietnam felt about these thoughtless lies.

3 hours ago, MAGA 2020 said:

The Sub is an attempt to feel like big boys 

Maybe.  Smells like outsized money grab to me

20 hours ago, SpaceKadet said:

I really like when people who have absolutely no clue what they are talking about, talk about it.

Just don't forget to inject "National Security" in there somewhere, and everything will be alright.

Agree.  This guy is a poster boy for all that is wrong with politicians.  In this case no clue, no plan, just empty words that sound good to him.

2 hours ago, HOAX said:

Whatever makes the Baht eventually come crashing down is good news to me. The higher the Baht is climbing, the higher the fall will be and the worse it will be for the Thai economy.

 

Well, that's at least what I'm hoping for.

EVERY asset moves up and down so there is no doubt that you will get your wish.  The thing is when?  Keep an eye on interest rates as they are much of what is propping up the Baht .... which I think we all agree is undeserved based on national productivity.

Those involved had not been interested in the money, Thai Rath said in their headline.

Really?   What was their first clue ... maybe the 400k on the dashboard.  Very informative reporting

Why are they not all pointing at the snake.  Must be fake news

On 10/19/2019 at 9:58 AM, PatOngo said:

The wealthiest 1% said they had absolutely no problem as they are sitting on 66% of the countries wealth!

 

 

And that 66% is the declared income. Have to wonder what the number would be if you include everything the top 1%  suck out of the economy.

8 hours ago, londonthai said:

his speech does fuel hatred again apirat himself, thai army, the government and thai state.

 

social media call him "red buffalo", rightly so

here is part of his speech, with english subtitles

https://www.facebook.com/marchalyan/videos/2487129824716282/

He makes several points that are not off the mark regarding Thai politicians.  In sum total though, the speech is threatening and designed to elicit fear.  One or two bad moves by the current government and this guy will be inventing more windmills to tilt at ... while riding to the rescue as head of a new junta. 

Sanctions and arms sales .... right into the arms of Putin.

I fly many different airline for work.  Thai is not a favorite but it’s certainly better than OK.  Have to agree that the food is very much a weak point for Thai.