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Thailand in talks with China to swap submarine for naval vessels
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Unless China finds a substitute buyer for that sub, Thailand is going to have to make major concessions to retract its sub purchase without loss of its massive payments. Meanwhile: "In 2012 the RTN bought the SCTT (Submarine Command Team Trainer) simulator from Rheinmetall. Delivered in 2014 and now operating at Sattahip Naval Base, it simulates generic systems and capabilities of diesel-electric submarines." https://www.shephardmefia.com So a whole submarine command operating for nine years, submarine downpayment and annual installnents made, only to get frigates instead? RTN competence and waste of Treasury funds need review (hint: MFP next House session). -
So drive your self. There's no mandate for auto drive and to my knowledge nowhere as yet full auto drive has been approved.
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RTP needs to be decentralized from a national to a stratified organization (ie., nation, province, district) whereby each level of leadership is elected and directly accountable to its representative public. Imagine the whole of police organizations in the US were under the US Deparment of Justice but with the DOJ appointed by an unelected presidential committee - chaos, corruption.
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Threat of deflation among major challenges for next finance minister
Srikcir replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
To be fair he has been engaged in Free Trade Agreements needed for quarterly GDP growth but without counter offering any investments in trade nations. There's no quid pro quo in FTA's without quid pro quo in investments. Nations aren't going to seriously agree to FTA's if there's no balance of investments. -
EC’s anti-fake news center reopens for Senate selection
Srikcir replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
In the West "free speech?" -
Move Forward eyes new path to power in Thailand with local elections
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
To be clear 'The reformist party won last year’s national election but was blocked by a military minority coalition to form a government.' "failed" sounds like MVP's fault to the unknowing. -
Passenger charges soar at six major Thai airports
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Nice double dip. Grab pays AoT to provide services and passenger customers pay Aot for the priviledge: "to enhance passenger convenience and elevate service standards, the Airports of Thailand (AoT) unveiled the latest addition to Suvarnabhumi Airport: Grab taxi services." -
Does Canada have a double tax treaty with Thailand? The Thai government has signed double tax agreements with many countries worldwide, including the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Singapore, etc.Jan 30, 2566 BE https://www.belaws.com › thailand Double Tax Agreements in Thailand, What you need to know. - Belaws If you stay in Thailand an aggregate of 180 days you will be considered a Thailand resident and possibly subject to income tax on currency transfers to Thailand. So check your tax status. There are other exceptions than described in a tax treaty.
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Economy unlikely to grow in first quarter as Thai manufacturing crumbles
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
In "Asean now" in this same edition PM Srettha "made it clear that Thailand will stamp out the current freewheeling liberal atmosphere regarding to sale and consumption of cannabis" (my italics) So his emphasis on populist economics apparently has limits if not irrationality and lacking populism, all of which actually further damage the Thai economy. No, it's not supporting the economy but adding to the economy, albeit insufficiently according to the Bank of Thailand to make a difference to GDP growth. It is largely export of Services / Products and Manufacturing that support Thailand's economy. Throw in 10 years out of accekersting control household debt and greater income inequality, the Bank of Thailand's steadfast economic conservatism will become a life preserver versus a fire engine. -
Very hostile and distorted. The so-called "freewheeling" was legal and cannabis sold by registered businesses. What should be said is that the government will flip-flop a progressive economic sustainable position to one consistent with illiberal politics demanded by ultra conservative political elements, ie., to stay in power. Very sad to see Srettha's political weakness.
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Currently impossible to order on Tops Online since the recent upgrade
Srikcir replied to Jingthing's topic in General Topics
Glad you posted this. Yesterday went online to start an order but found all my personal data was gone as well as auto signin. Now I understand why. I saw no announcement for upgrade. No issues recreating my personal data and started an order in progress - yet to send it in because shipping is too high. -
Russian Tourist Topples Over Seven Power Poles in Phuket Car Accident
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
Video in US where timber poles are used. Thailand has precast poles but still topple over. -
Three Thai dishes rank in the world’s top ten best, says Tasteatlas
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I prefer Minestroni, at least still available. Chicken noodle seems to have disappeared. -
Is Srettha planning to divest his finance portfolio to SET chief Pichai?
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Members of the cabinet are nominated by the prime minister, cannot be members of Parliament and formally appointed by the King of Thailand. Except in the case of former military-coup leader PM Prayut who claimed in 2023 that he was not with concurrence of the Constitutional Court the PM beyond 2018 even though he received Royal Appointment. The prime minister is nominated by the party that won the majority of Parliament House seats in a national election, except when the person is a military coup leader such as Gen. Prayut who simply in 2014 appointed members of the Parliament, then elected by Parliament as PM. But when under the military-drafted 2016 Constitution, when no nomination gains a majority vote of the House, the then military-appointed Senate can add its vote for PM as it happened in the case of PM Thavisin who lost in the House vote but with the Senate won the overall Parliament (aka National Legislative Assembly) vote. Governance of Thailand is complex. -
Note: "Why Poland Passed on F-16s for New FA-50 Fighter Jets," August 2022 https://www.19fortyfive.com/2022/08/why-poland-passed-on-new-f-16s-for-new-fa-50-fighter-jets/ For Thailand I'd say the while purchase and maintenance costs are important, how the aircraft will be used should be predominant in terms of mission objective and effectiveness. I think that using the FA-50s solely within Thailand and backed up by ground radar and anti-air missiles puts it on equal standing with the F-16s. Outside of Thailand I think it is the reverse, the F-16 is superior to the FA-50. So does Thailand want to be known as the Big Boy carrying a small stick (F-50) or a Little Boy carrying a big stick (F-16)? Note: The Republic of Korea Air Force operates a total of 180 F-16C/D aircraft and the US operates three F-16s air bases in South Korea. South Korea also operates the F-35s. Little Boy with a big stick.
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Russia has Putin. So West 1 / Russia 0