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Spain’s plastic law impacts Thai beverage exports
Srikcir replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
I always squeeze the plastic bottle, then screw the cap back on so reducing bottle size and keeping cap for recycling. Could just throw the cap in the recycle bag along with bottles but need larger bag. -
New York officially recognises Songkran as an important cultural event
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Oh please. New York would recognize Jaywalking as a national event if it involved a street party. -
Couple Of F-16 Jets Join 4 Others In Patrolling Thai-Myanmar Border
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
What does this mean exactly? What is the ROE protocol? Shoot first, ask later? Or just protest again and again? The cited policy is nonsense and unworkable. What might be more viable is a "deconflict" line between the Mynamar and Thailand militaries such as existing between the US and Russian militaries over Syria. A daily deconfliction hotline between the countries would establish daily military protocols regarding potential military conflicts. "Status Unclear of US-Russia Hotline for Syrian Airspace," April 10, 2017 https://www.voanews.com Thailand might also establish same with the Myanmar National Defence Army-Ta'ang National Liberation Army that would reflect Thailand's apparent neutrality over the Myanmar Civil War. -
Couple Of F-16 Jets Join 4 Others In Patrolling Thai-Myanmar Border
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
That's all very well but maybe not so efficient use of expensive high performance F-16s. In 1992 the US sold to Thailand three E-2C AWACS having detection and tracking range of up to about 370 km or 230 miles - that would be sufficient for monitoring surroundering Thailand border airspaces. But likely retired by now. What AWACS does the RTAF have today if any? I did find an article dated 2009* that Thailand would buy as part of an acquisition package of Swedish fighters, one turboprop S-1000 AEW by Saab, spread over a 5-year budgetary commitment from 2008-2012. Purchase of another Saab AEW was planned over another 5-year budgetary commitment from 2013-2017 but was "delayed." Perhaps by the RTA coup in 2014 that might have competing military needs? But today TRAF is using F-16s (apart from just accumulating flight time) for monitoring nearby Mynamar airspace suggests Thailand now has no AWACS. * https://defenceforumindia.com "Thailand Buying JAS-39 Gripens, AWACS," dated Dec. 20, 2009 -
Thai government’s triple referendum approach under scrutiny
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Sounds like an insurrection to me. Arrest the whole Thavisin government. -
Xi Jinping’s bullet train gift sparks China-Thailand railway reality
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
China with Thailand. -
What about fax?
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Great. Remove full page ads as one reads an article or responds, especially video ads and other ads placed not to disrupt reading and "Submit."
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Thailand’s PTT Plc sees future in hydrogen fuel for vehicles
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Technology has been around for years (decades?). Not commercially viable, adaptable, distributive, and dangerous to the environment. "Why hydrogen cars are not the answer," by Russell Hayes January 27, 2023 thecarexpert.co.uk Infrastructure - Hydrogen storage demands purpose-built facilities, which can’t simply be pluged into the national grid like a battery charging point. Car makers (ie., Japan) who have already built production hydrogen fuel cell cars have tended to be those who want to showcase their technical expertise rather than make a profit from them. -
Prayut’s Protege Tipped To Be Named Deputy Defence Minister
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
No, conservatism is not synonymous with authoriatarism. -
Prayut’s Protege Tipped To Be Named Deputy Defence Minister
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Maybe you missed it but some called the 2023 election a coup, ie., a minority party with the aid of military appointees threw out what was to be a majority populist government. Seat belts of democracy no longer necessary. -
Move Forward party given until May 3rd to submit charter court defence
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Where was this court when coup leader Gen. Prayut abolished the entire 2007 Constitution in 2014 after unconstitutionally overthrowing the elected Parliament and government? Silence. But oddly retained their positions. Not even a polite protest. Generally under the Rule of Law, a person coming to court with a lawsuit or petition must have "clean hands," be free from unfair conduct. But what would it mean when the court itself has unclean hands in a matter it is to ajudicate? The Thavisin government should ethically and morally support MFP in its defense if the PTP government allegedly represents the Thai electorate majority - for it's the Thai People's sovereignty that is at stake. Or will there be just more silence? -
Crackdown on foreign criminals – spotlight on Phuket
Srikcir replied to snoop1130's topic in Phuket News
It's a multiple issue. There's no "one size fits all solution to the labor gap. Lack of Thai skilled labor having technological know-how, (ie., shortage of vocational degrees) such as recognized by the EEC Office in S-Curve industries. Number of qualified Thai workers is falling due in part to population aging and low birth rate. Quotes and paraphrased excerpts from SCB Economic Intelligence Center "Bridging Thailand's Labor Gap," Insight published 2015Q1: "Impractical" schooling where even "professional-level candidates lack many skills required by employees, ie., in creativity, IT skills, English and mathematical proficiency." Thai schools and universities emphasize general education instead of vocational training, engineering and science. Thai schools focus more on studies for social sciences, business and law versus science, engineering and manufacturing, and science. The Hospitality and Food & Beverage sectors are least likely to experience labor shortage. Guess where the previous and new governments have been focused? -
Did you know this about 7-Eleven (Thailand)?
Srikcir replied to george's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
The 7/11 near my house project 2 years ago remodeled to 2x size, adding a 15 seat eating window area inside. So eat in cool ac. -
Fisheries reform: Bangkok risks backtracking on exploitation
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
From 90-member Civil Society Organizations (CSO), October 14, 2023 (very lengthy, detailed and ominous - just paraphrasing a couple key parts) "Joint Civil Society Statement Concerning Thailand's Fishing Sector at a Critical Crossroads," https://www.hrw.org/news/ the new Thai government should follow a clear precautionary approach that follows scientific principles, rather than prioritizing short-term industry gains over long-term stability, sustainability, and respect for human and labor rights. proposals that challenge the electronic payment system's overall effectiveness for ensuring that workers are paid and that they are paid the proper amount should be rejected all existing IUU directives and transparency mechanisms currently contained in both law and regulations to be preserved and strengthened, rather than diminished or dissolved. protection for the rights of migrant worker crews should be expanded, not reduced, and reform made to the Labor Relations Act of 1975 to permit foreign migrants to organize, officially register, and lead labor unions of their own making. The only catch up by the new government is Backing Away from the Future. They say liberalising, I say Ketchup to the 21st Century. -
Regardless of the Iran-Israel conflict, Thailand appears to have already "trapped" itself with higher energy costs. (Note that unless Iran begins sinking oil tankers from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emerites and Libya in the Middle East. Otherwise imports from the USA and Malaysia should be secure.) First by relying more on Russian oil exports given an advantageous currency conversion caused by UN sanctions against Russia and from pricing for what appears to remain neutral in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Second Thailand has begun actively purchasing spot crude shipments to feed anticipated higher domestic fuel demand driven by Thailand's strategy to turbocharge its tourism industry. www.spglobal.com Spot prices can be artificially affected significantly by public perception.
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Tourism sector divided over elected versus appointed provincial governors
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
A strange analogy if one intends to uphold a publicly elected governor consistent with a democratic process. Typically, it is the Board of Directors who nominates the CEO and company shareholders who vote for the appointment. Anyone outside of the company, ie., the public-at-large like consumers, has no vote. In this CEO elected analogy, the "consumers" are the public electorate (registered voters within the province) tgat will continue to have no vote. Who are these BOD and shareholders who have the vote? Not identified. Might as well be analogous to the current "elected" Senate. Thus, this "division" appears to be a false democratic disguise by an otherwise exiting authoritarian political control of the truly entitled voting electorate. Neither should be considered. (added edit - using the CEO analogy means shareholders buy their vote with exchange of money for shares. Isn't that illegal in Thailand?) -
Thai government profits from increasing Philippine rice imports
Srikcir replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Apparently not an issue. "Phumtham taste-tests rice held in Surin since rice-pledging scheme", March 15, 2024, nationthailand.com "Phumtham said that after inspecting the rice, which included cooking and eating it, officials ruled that the stored rice is still of good quality. “We need to release this rice to the market as soon as possible, as the rice price is currently decent,” he said. “It will help secure the government’s profit and solve everyone’s problems.” Likely with Vietnam mixed out its rice exports, India recent ban on rice exports and interference of Myanmar civil war, Thailand is in perfect rice export position to Philippines. Remember, it's not about the taste of rice but the taste of money that's important. -
Phuket Governor Addresses Rumors in Swiss Expat Alleged Assault Case
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
Some related articles: "Phuket Revokes Swiss Man's Elephant Foundation License," March 11 in Phuket News. "Phuket officials are moving to cancel the license of an elephant foundation owned by Urs Fehr, a Swiss national after he reportedly assaulted a Thai woman on a beach. The action, confirmed by Governor Sophon Suwannarat" "Phuket’s Elephant Sanctuary Controversy: Urs Fehr’s License Revoked amid Wildlife Conservation Concerns" By editorial team March 10, 2024 by CTN News "The sanctuary itself, boasting 14 elephants and sprawling over 40,000 square meters near Surin Beach" Governor Sophon Suwannarat announced that investigators had discovered that Urs Fehr’s Green Elephant Sanctuary Park was being utilized illegally and that its license would be cancelled. "Swiss Man Has License to Elephant Sanctuary in Phuket Revoked," published March 10, 2024 "According to Governor Sophon, the Green Elephant Sanctuary Park has 14 elephants, 13 of which are hired 13 and one brought from the northern province of Phrae." (my bold) -
The US-Thai Treaty of Amity allows US citizens to hold a majority of shares in companies engaging in certain business enterprises in which majority ownership is generally restricted to Thai citizens under the Foreign Business Act. https://www.siam-legal.com
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Motorcyclist nabbed for late-night theft of Ganesha statue
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Isaan News
Replica available in Lazada for less than 350 baht (not brass). Maybe the mall can work something out for the guy. So if he stole it during daytime hours no charges? Completely unrelated. Was there a word length required for the article? -
The cause for the sinking was reported as not having batoned down all the ship's hatches and ports, specifically to the engine room that lost all power. The ship should have otherwise survived worsened weather conditions. A ship captain is responsible for survival of the ship and its crew in all conditions for which the ship was designed.
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Who is really in charge of the Thai government?