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Likely these exported autos are ICE. First half of 2022 4.3 million EVs were sold globally. Sales predicted for the rest of 2022 is 10.6 million. Sales growth for EVs will impact demand for ICE autos. US target for EV market share is 50% by 2030; Europe is 35%. Legacy auto makers must transition to EVs or lose traditional ICE market share.

Took BTS Green Line last week several times through Bangkok- recorded announcement said masks recommended be worn within the station and trains, but not mandatory. Saw several foreigners w/o mask on the trains, no one harassed them nor security required them to mask.

...When a government plan of Hope meets Reality.

Denial is nothing new. But sometimes the degree of audacity is. Prayut denied he was PM from 2014-2017.

Holding "roving cabinet meetings" throughout the Provinces in a stadium open to the public as Prayut has done previously before elections should be illegal... but Prayut is a "Good Person" for whom laws are subjourned.

Political "bribes" in preparation for the next election. Giving the electorate "gifts" ahead of natiobal elections, referendums, Parliament no-confidence voting, etc. has been in my opinion a hallmark of the Prayut regime. PS: PM Prayut is running for re-election.

Aside from cost of health insurance coverage there is the disallowance of pre-existing conditions. My experience with Thai insurance is that the slightest pre-existing medical abnormality (regardless of any actual medical issue) will disqualify you from being covered in the event of a medical condition. Have a history of abnormal EKGs but no medications required, disqualified for heart disease. Break a bone in the foot, the whole leg is disqualified from future coverage. Also I found Thai insurance rates will increase substantially with age, especially beyond 70. Furthermore, my experience is that the more claims you make, the higher your premiums will be. With my former Thai health insurance, I was assured that if being older than 70, if I make no claims, there will be no annual insurance premium increases. But then, what's the point of having it? (I purchased it solely for extended visa requirements - changed visa and use pre-existing foreign insurance) Bottom line, you need to clearly understand what you get / don't get past, present and future for both out patient and inpatient treatment, as well as international use. Ask questions. Aside from insurance, you also need to consider the quality of medical diagnosis, available specialties & equipment, available treatment from hospital providers, language compatibility, timely access to medical care, etc.

From Thailand's historical perspective, the Myanmar military coup would be a "good coup" as repeatedly practiced in Thailand. See "Thailand and the 'good coup" by Michael Connors & Kevin Hewison (2008) https://doi.org/10.1080/00472330701651929 "... it may be granted the reformist soldiers, in certain times and places, might overthrow a despicable and belligerent regime (sic) for a perceived public good or national interest." What is more 'despicable' than full-fledged democracy with free and open elections in the hands of a progressive society? I'm sure communist Laos & Vietnam, and theocratic Malaysia would agree.

Not "despite repression" but 'in support of repression.'

Lifted practically for all instances last July. No longer applies in public places and outdoors. Lifted for business, entertainment and activities. Group gatherings (less than 2,000 participants) in crowded places allowed. I recently heard announcement during a BTS ride that wearing a mask within the system was encouraged but not required.

Know the qualifications first. Ages 17-70 First-time Thai donor not older than 55 years old Must weigh at least 45 kilograms Foreign donor must also have resided in Thailand for at least six months (odd)

Just so much irony to this "Peace" story: A military junta chief who overthrew a constitutionally elected government Ruled 5 years through absolute power Failed to reconcile decades-old Muslim insurrgency Supports the military-led Myanmar regime Shows no issue with the Russian invasion of Ukraine Deports Uyghurs seeking to escape persecution back to China Deports Rohingya Muslims seeking persecution back to Bangladesh Thailand Human Rights Commission essentially "black-listed" from the UN Human Rights Commission Maintain the statelessness of Karen, Shan and other groups in refugee camps along the Thsi border Better to say thus story is a Piece .....

Thailand - the Hub of Massive Plans.

Got my first 10-year LTR visa based on pensioner in November, no home visits where I've lived for past nine years using non O-A extensions nor at anytime using non O-A extensions.

Sounds like BMA is setting up BTS for defamation. "Damages" in the amount of 40 billion baht?

Invest? I'd like to see the economic analysis that shows the project will not only service the Chinese government loan requirements for the total project but also make a fair return (ie., contributing to Thailand's GDP). Such an analysis was formally bypassed when the NCPO (aka junta led by Prayut) invoked Article 44 (absolute power) to commit to the project. And, How about an EIA completed BEFORE the Thai government entered into an agreement with China to build this rail system? But again Article 44 allowed the NCPO to bypass that process. Now almost after the fact is such an EIA going to be fair and open or predictable (insignificant issues)?

Rah-rah-rah. Bla-bla-bla. Invest in Thailand. May 23, 2020 EV adoption in Thailand accelerating but challenges remain: Abeam Consulting https://www.abeam.com "The Thai government has set ambitious targets to have EVs account for 100% of vehicles sold and 50% of vehicles produced in zthailand by 2035." Compared to "China and European countries that are much further ahead in their journey towards EV future."

If you're referring to DSI (Department of Special Investigations), that is supervised by PM Prayut (also supervises RTP). Or not perhaps depending who might be a Subject of an investigation.

Anecdotes are not evidence anymore than "he said, she said," But this is Thailand where a word from the right person (Elite, Hi-So, Good Person) is judicial evidence.

Nuclear fusion NOT coming into the electric grid anytime in the two decades. The lab produced about a net energy of 280 watt-hours during a 100 trillioniths of a second with the government spending over $700 million per year. If that level of funding were used right now, I bet the current US national grid would be 100% alternative energy.

EVs in Expo, none by Legacy American automakers. BYD had 5 models, BMW 3 models, Tesla had the Model Y. Be nice to know which had greater sales.

The containers cost Arizona taxpayers $6 million, being placed on federal property - a federal law violation. And wasteful in any event asOTUS Biden plans to close wall gaps in the border fence using federal funds. October 14, 2022 https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/arizona/ Better to put these containers around the Governor's mansion and fence Ducey in.

Paid by the Thai government in predominant Malay Muslim regions that existed before any Buddhist temples built. What you will not see - Thai government paying to renovate much older Muslim mosques. Can't argue against the sanctity of a state religion.

You're more likely to see transactional politics in a democratic society that is notable by constant shifts in political connections and corporate alliances. Shifting political alliances and ideologies requires democracy for any kind of reconciliation that leads to innovative and fruitfull legislation, albeit with sometimes political pain. Conversely, transactional politics would struggle in an authoritarian society symbolized by a largely long-term fixed political leadership that may include partially unelected government leaders (ie., communist regimes, no term limits, self-declared leaders for life). The result is long-term political loyalties are required for corporate and electoral stability and survival. This translates into a fertile environment of greater corruption. Thus, in relative comparison, transactional politics provides less opportunity for corruption due to its greater exposure and volatility in a free and open society versus a largely controlled society. As used by D. Trump, transactional politics delivers loyalty soley to Trump personally in a controlled society. Trump has no commitment to a political ideology other than whatever it takes to benefit himself. Trump went beyond transactional politics to normalize the influence of money over political power. The lobby of the Trump International Hotel I Washington became the gateway to the White House. See Jan. 20, 2020 https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/202001/trumps-brand-of-transactional-politics/604978/

Italy will contribute technology wherein the jet will fly over countries and remotely change macine voting ballot results within the Russian block. Brittain will make sure targeting will be the EU. Japan will have the aircraft fly at 100,000 feet at Mach 6 so as to avoid any conflict. Just joking of course with these unlikey partners. One of the current best fighters is the Eruo Typhoon built by Brittain, Italy Spain and Germany. Hard to understand why this manufacturing partnership will be dissolved. But the Japanese has shun the US (who has significant stealth flight and beyond-the-horizon missile technologies) to sign the cooperative agreement with the aforementioned two nations. Note that the three-nation jointly developed aircraft would be ready by 2035. ?!? Coincidentally about the same timetable for China's 6th generation aircraft. Dec. 9, 2022 asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relationshps/ Meanwhile the US is testing its sixth generation NGAD fighter now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9athiAiAlk The US has just rolled out its next generation B-21 Raider stealth bomber. Available 2027. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFCvxlwLr7s