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Middle East Iran Demands End to US Strikes Before Nuclear Talks Can Resume
Srikcir replied to Social Media's topic in World News
"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? -
Report Thai Deputy PM Heads to US for Urgent Tariff Negotiations
Srikcir replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Trump does not want any balanced agreement but capitulation of foreign national sovereignty. He must be seen as the Victor, not the Collaborator. -
Report Thai-Cambodian Border Closures Threaten 60 Billion Baht Loss in Trade
Srikcir replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
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. -
"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.
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Cambodian Navy Expels Thai Tanker in Growing Fuel Trade Row
Srikcir replied to geovalin's topic in Cambodia News
Cambodia can and will import necessary fuel and petroleum from Vietnam. -
Accident Japanese Tourist Drowns at Karon Beach During Phuket Holiday
Srikcir replied to Georgealbert's topic in Phuket News
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." -
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.
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Immigration American Man Arrested for 388-Day Overstay in Sri Sa Ket
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Isaan News
Maybe not based solely on skin color, not on citizenship. -
Report Pattaya Driver Feud: Ride-Hailing Tensions Rise
Srikcir replied to snoop1130's topic in Pattaya News
Same for GrabBike drivers that I've used. -
Crime Six Suspicious Devices Discovered Across Phuket, Authorities Confirm
Srikcir replied to Georgealbert's topic in Phuket News
looks like Starbuck's Stanley Cup -
School Meal Scandal: Director Removed Over Shoddy Food
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Chiang Mai News
It has been third party private whistleblowers that have reported these food abuses. I don't recall in the last 12 years that a government agency took the lead to independently discover these abuses and investigate the people responsible without whistleblowers. What "scrutiny" will the current government propose in taking the lead to find such abuses that will be any different. -
Report Thai Cannabis Industry Faces Chaos Amid Political Shifts
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
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. -
Immigration Thailand Eases Border Rules with Cambodia, Offers Trade Lifeline
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
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. -
Report Push for Gender Recognition Law Following Same-Sex Marriage Milestone
Srikcir replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
What is the source/link for this picture to verify its authenticity vs photo shop? -
Crime Irish Fugitive Arrested in Krabi After 415 Days of Overstay
Srikcir replied to Georgealbert's topic in Krabi News
25-year-old - can he ever be rehabilitated when he fundamentally is morally corrupt? -
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.
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Report Vietnam Eases Path to Citizenship for Foreign Family Members
Srikcir replied to snoop1130's topic in Vietnam News
Did you miss "if offered on this same basis" ? -
Entertainment Thailand's Tourism Set for a Boost with Jurassic Film Release
Srikcir replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
It is "a major Hollywood film." No tariff played in the US. Tariff applies on foreign films exported to the US. Albeit, how is value determined for tariff as "most movies today are played electronically. While film cameras are still used by some filmmakers, most films are now captured and distributed digitally, with theaters using digital projectors. Even when films are initially shot on film, they are often transferred to a digital format for editing and distribution," and get stored in drives. So what is a film drive worth before movie is payed in the US? -
Politics Parliament Showdown Looms as Bhumjaithai Seeks to Oust PM
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Whatever the outcome of a no-confidence vote to determine whether Shinawatra remains PM or replaced in a national election, this process by an elected part of Parliament is democratic versus her ouster by an unelected Constitutional Court. I hope Shinawatra participates in this process. -
Politics Parliament Showdown Looms as Bhumjaithai Seeks to Oust PM
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
For the Peoples Party to win Parliament majority and then the government. -
Report Thai Hotels Warn of Job Cuts Amid Proposed Wage Hike
Srikcir replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Increase room occupancy? Create hotel associations that allows interchangeable staffing, economy of scale to reduce costs without firing employees.