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12 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

A longtail passenger boat

They should be called "How Long" passenger boats before they capsize.

12 hours ago, webfact said:

For workers in unspecified sectors, however, wages remain unchanged,

Like 300-350 baht per day when the enterprise is open. 

Seek new import partners. 

On 6/29/2025 at 9:51 PM, rikiderorck said:

I’m heading there for business

In which you will be a Minority shareholder. If that your goal - great. But I doubt with the complexities and risks associated with a minority shareholder in Thailand isn't what you want, at least related to the tourist business.

You might think of a broader form of investment in Thailand that would be tied to a trade treaty or Foreign Direct Investment in primary Thai projects driven by the digital and automotive sectors and Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor.

• "Foreign investment in Thailand surges 34% as EEC draws over 47 billion baht," June 29, 2025 https://www.nationthailand.com/blogs/business/economy/40051901 

On 7/1/2025 at 4:02 AM, Social Media said:

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed these killings have set Iran’s nuclear program back by years.

Pre-nuclear Pakistan and North Korea overcame such limitation to become nuclear armed nations. Now with nuclear-armed Russia and North Korea as supporters of Iran, might their nuclear expertise be shared with Iran, albeit have allegedly offered nuclear weapons to Iran for nuclear parity with Israel?

Ironically, by US's declaration of war against Iran by its direct attack against Iran, it may have lost any negotiation role to achieve Iran's denuclearization ambitions to China! 

• "China’s Five-Point Proposition on the Iranian Nuclear Issue", https://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/wjbzhd/202503/t20250314_11575919.html

On 7/1/2025 at 4:02 AM, Social Media said:

foreign aggression would only unite the Iranian people, despite domestic criticism of the government.

"Why Iranians Are Standing With Their Regime - Even When They Hate It," June 27, 2025

https://www.ndtv.com/opinion/why-iranians-are-backing-their-regime-even-if-they-hate-it-8774805

• "...while the recent conflict has exposed the frailties of the theocratic regime in Iran, there is no proper alternative inside or outside the country to supplant it. On the other hand, to see the destruction of one's country, to see nuclear scientists being assassinated with impunity or public broadcasts being bombed is to see one's own nation being attacked, not a regime. This usually results in the public closing ranks around its government, no matter how disliked otherwise."
• "Any transformation, therefore, should be effected from inside, from within Iranian society, by Iranians themselves." 

How likely is it that POTUS Trump would allow himself to be diminished politically to give up his inflated ego in exchange for Iranian society to achieve regime change, especially after he committed to the total destruction of Iran?

On 6/30/2025 at 7:12 PM, snoop1130 said:

seeking a balanced agreement that caters to both US constraints and Thai demands for a mutually beneficial outcome

Trump does not want any balanced agreement but capitulation of foreign national sovereignty. He must be seen as the Victor, not the Collaborator. 

Taking on the role of Minister of Culture is less obnoxious than PM Prayut taking Minister of Defense. 

This minor border spat will be the equivalent of Thailand losing thousands of foreign tourists which, if lasted months, would further degrade Thailand's GDP at a time of economic stress. It's past time for political reconciliation and negotiations, not military agendas.

13 hours ago, Social Media said:

Based on this egregious Tax

It is only egregious to Trump's Billionaire donors who own the billion dollar social media platforms who collect revenues from its subscribers but pay little or no income taxes to the nations those subscribers are resident. 

It is possible that Trump pays more income tax to China.

1 hour ago, blazes said:

 

Where did you get this  fake  news from???

"Canada rescinds Digital Services Tax after Trump cuts off U.S. trade talks", Jun 29 2025

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/30/canada-rescinds-digital-services-tax-after-trump-cuts-off-us-trade-talks.html

I wouldn't call that Canada has "given in" but to allow TACO to give Canada a great trade deal. 

If Trump doesn't likely because he'll demand to high a price that threatens Canada's sovereignty, the tax can easily be reactivated.

3 hours ago, parallelman said:

the majority thought so too

56% of respondents disapprove of the U.S. strike on Iran on Saturday, June 21.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/06/24/poll-trump-us-iran-strike/84330463007/

1 hour ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

How long are Cambodia prepared to reject Thai imports before their economy suffers? Presumably they need fuels or would not have needed to import in the past.

Cambodia can and will import necessary fuel and petroleum from Vietnam.

I would think that Japanese living on an island would have good swimming capability to at least reach the beach shore.

"most Japanese can swim well with crawl and breast stroke, but are not good at staying afloat, backstroke, diving, and underwater swimming," The History and Problem of Swimming Education in Japan, International Aquatic History Symposium and Film Festival 2012.

An autopsy and/or consultation with family might indicate an issue with his "staying afloat', etc. His medical history and swimming proficiency might further cause for drowning. His girlfriend didn't seem to be able to add any information regarding his "went under." 

On 6/29/2025 at 9:59 AM, Georgealbert said:

calling for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to step down immediately, urging coalition parties to withdraw their support and aligning themselves with the military to “defend the sovereignty of the nation”.

The Constitution requires for the democractic sovereignty of the nation through elections. If enough anti-Shinawatra coalition parties in Parliament can force and win a no-confidence vote against the PM, new elections by the electorate (registered public voters) is triggered. 

There is no necessity nor Constitutional authority from the military "to defend the sovereignty of the nation” through regime change. Although in reality the military has strong "influential" political projection on election of a new PM, particularly with might be military influence over the Senate. 

There is no reason for the sovereignty of the nation that the PM should resign.

2 hours ago, ronster said:

Back to Trumpville then ! 🙈

Maybe not based solely on skin color, not on citizenship.

5 hours ago, Upnotover said:

I use bolt motorbikes a lot and not once has the rider has a bolt jacket.

Same for GrabBike drivers that I've used.

10 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

green tumbler

looks like Starbuck's Stanley Cup

57 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

became the first in Asia to decriminalise cannabi

In 2018 Thailand reformed its laws to legalise medicinal cannabis in the country. In 2022, the government went a step further, decriminalising the possession and use of cannabis if it contained less than 0.2% of THC per dry weight. The law thus narrowed what was defined as medicinal and not medicinal.

11 hours ago, webfact said:

The army's plans also include allowing 1,000 Cambodians to enter Thailand

I would think it would be a nation's government that handles issues of border control (ie., sovereignty) versus the military. 

As such the government would direct its military as required to execute the government's border policies. 

But it seems in Thailand there is a fine line between "government" and "military" wherein the latter takes the lead.

18 hours ago, dinsdale said:

And what do you have to say

What is the source/link for this picture to verify its authenticity vs photo shop?

12 minutes ago, riverhigh said:

What a prize act

25-year-old  - can he ever be rehabilitated when he fundamentally is morally corrupt?

On 6/24/2025 at 9:21 AM, jwest10 said:

Can anyone recommend sites which deal with using a home computer to call UK landlines and some seem to offer only mobiles

I had Skype until its credit balance went to zero.

Now use Rakuten Viber Out call call and video. It can be put on PC but requires a mobile phone with the app. The mobile phone directory is linked to the PC app and new call numbers are added in the mobile phone. I can call toll free numbers in US and call/receive numbers from a dozen other countries.

13 hours ago, Social Media said:

Texans traveled to 14 other states as well as Washington, D.C., in pursuit of abortion services

No travel to Mexico?

There is Las Bloodys, one of 17 Mexican feminist organizations that are part of a cross-border network assisting women in the United States who need an abortion.

https://www.wired.com/story/american-women-abortions-mexico/