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Coincidentally, the EEC also was established by the junta under Article 44 driven by Airbus that wanted a SE Asia regional aircraft maintenance center. Post script: Airbus pulled out.

Actually, as I recall, Thailand was to build all the civil engineering projects (stations, roads, track grades, crossings, buildings, etc.) but Chinese contractors would build the system technology (switching, signals, power systems, operational computing systems), in essence not sharing its high speed train technology with Thailand. China would also be paid a "consulting fee" of billions of baht aside from financing the entire cost as a loan.

There was a coup configuration but discontinued after Jan. 6, 2021. Thailand's loss.

"consider the freight logistics in supporting rail lines as the primary mode of transportation" As China has discovered with its own high speed rail systems, passenger-only on high speed rail lines is not profitable and requires constant state increased annual funding to survive. It's a national "money pit." Many Thai economists expressed (as I recall) similar concerns about the proposed Thai-China high speed rail system in reviewing the original proposal resulting in default without significant freight on the system. Recall that the subject rail network was instigated in Thailand under Article 44 by the then Prayut Junta using its absolute power authority that bypassed formal economic justification for the project. That may explain why China would only finance the project 100% at an interest rate higher than then Thailand's T-bill interest rate.

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It's called an "Opposition Coalition" where minority parties have diverse legislation objectives but do share some effective parliamentary objectives such as preventing a quorum, no-confidence vote, etc. But the reality is that within Thailand's bicameral legislature, the military coalition has had in every aspect legislative control (since 1932). When it falters an MP, a party gets banned from politics, or there's a coup to reset the political landscape. In a "Thai-styled democracy" you play the hand you're dealt by the oligarchs.

Just there last Tuesday. Exit Lak Si Station I took Dark Red Line from Bang Sue Station, transferring from Blue Line MRT from Lak Song Station in Bang Khae. DRL cost 27 baht. Exit station on shopping mall side. Watch for taxis coming out of mall through an attendant gate.

Oh boo hoo 2020 MAGATEERS. Pelosi is still in Congress as majority leader of the House and second in line to succeed POTUS. Great is the political envy.

This is the same Thai government that supports China's exclusive claim of sovereignty over the entire South China Sea and all its attendant resources that was held invalid by the International Court of Justice. Yet, Thailand itself has zero claim to any of the SCS and should thus ordinarily remain neutral or side with INTERNATIONAL LAW. But for the Prayut regime that's a mighty political hurdle while bringing tied to Xi's political hip.

Taipei is an intermediary transit point for many airlines such as EVA. I don't see that changing anytime immediately. For the sake of Chinese war rattling. Other than China's bloodlust to threaten/kill civilians as if it has no control over its military, civilian flights through Taiwain should continue unless China imposes a physical lockdown of Tawian airspace. Conformance by airlines to China's threats only bolsters its attempts to subjugate a free Taiwan.

Galaxy now named GLASS-z13, dates back 300 million years after the Big Bang or at least 13.5 billion years old.

Melania said she wasn't aware of the Capitol riot and deaths until 5 days afterwards. Was she still wearing her "I don't care" jacket?

"all Thai investment" Resulting from 100% loans to Thailand by the Chinese government to help Thailand finance the project at a relatively high interest rate while Thailand pays China a "consulting fee" on project details.

Cloudbreak is identified as one of 14 megayachts listed in USA Today dated Mar. 5, 2022 in the article: US and allies look to seize Russian oligarchs' megawatts among sanctions for Ukraine war. Thailand should give any support required by the US Embassy to immediately "arrest" this ship for the purpose of transferring the ship to US authorities. It should ultimately sold by the US and proceeds used to bolster UKraine survival in Putin's war on Ukraine. This ship represents war crimes by Putin against Ukrainians by its ruthless death/injury to innocent blood of Ukrainian civilians and wholesale destruction of Ukraine's infrastructure by Putin. Thailand's failure to do so and treat the presence of this ship as a welcomed economic gesture stands Thailand against all peaceful democratic nations; and stands Thailand against security of SE Asian with in effect opposition to the US coalition of Asia-Pacific nations against tyranny.

For months now I've observed Thais and foreign-looking people NOT wearing masks inside of eateries, especially in fast food places like McDonald's and KFC irrespective of social distancing. So what's the debate now?

As a defender of the Republic and its democratic foundations, yes Liz is more of a Democrat than the majority fascists of the Trump Republican Party. But as a legislator, Chaney has been from Jan. 3, 3017 to Jul. 7, 2022 a mid-stream Republican according to the Ideology-Leadership published by www.govtrack.us

When Stalin died, he was 74. He was not an impressionable child.

As the article points out, the method of calculation is prescribed in the Constitution. So what the Parliament votes as a change does not in itself change the Constitution. There will have to be a Parliament and Senate vote for a Constitutional Amendment. Considering that the current 2017 Constitution was approved by public referendum in 2016 (for 61% vs against 39%) that would include present day seat calculation, an amendment without another referendum might be very contentious, especially with more political opposition to the current pro-military political coalition in Parliament. While a junta-appointed Senate will guarantee an amendment, without another referendum the pro-military Parliament coalition might collapse even further. That's a risk to Prayut's regime.

According to THAI's Rehab plan submitted to the Official Receiver in March 2021, THAI's new vision is "A Private High-Quality Full-Service Carrier with a Strong Thai Brand...." (ref. March 1, 2021 wwwthaiairways.com) If true, that means no more State bailouts and profit-motivated services (vs. free passage and/or services for government, military or political related parties). Good for the Thai taxpayer who has been carrying a majority of THAI's debts. As THAI's past revenues contribute 7% of Thailand's GDP, Thailand's economy can only improve.

'part of the Natinal Development Strategy' 20-year plan approved by the military "junta-controlled NLA" in 2018 preceding first national elections in 2019 since the Charter Court nullified the last election held in February 2014. During these years the military junta was firmly in control of the government. Any public input would be irrelevant and likely unappreciated. Note that the 20-year National Strategic Plan was made binding and a constitutionally protected feature by the junta drafted 2017 Constitution. The junta argued that "Thailand needs a comprehensive strategic plan that will help steer national development on a proper path towards security." (Ref. National Strategy 2018-2037 Summary by Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board). But hey, NOW the former junta chief and current PM Prayut regime is open to input from the Southern communities affected by it. Given the Prayut junta failed to "resolve" the southern Muslem insurrection since 2014, it may be no surprise that the Prayuth regime is now trying a more nationalistic push in the south through more economic deceptive plan. Is this really a just strategic pre-election gesture with little expectation of real community input? The Malay Muslim South might prefer autonomy to determine its own economic path that the Thai military will not concede. Meanwhile the South still remains under a state of emergency imposed by the junta since 2014. To the South, can't we all just get along together and cooperate? We're "all ears" with our fingers on the trigger.

Another Russian goodwill gesture.

Two factors decide the LTR for me. 1. Annual income is gross (I use all legal tax breaks available to significantly reduce my global taxable income). Income letters that use to come from some embassies didn't distinguish gross vs. net income and accepted by IO. 2. Health insurance required can come from a foreign provider vs. Thai provider. My foreign health insurance is limitless both in duration, age and cost for inpatient services. The group premiums do increase based on cola; but that is offset by cola adjustments to my income. For outpatient I have a 15% copayment plus annual deductible, but when the annual amount exceeds a certain limit, the provider then covers 100%. I last read LTR registration will begin Spetember 1st, the beginning of the government's fiscal year. Hopefully, Immigration does not charge to register, only to find requirements are less advantageous than currently presented.

The LTR requires a tm47 once a year vs. 90-days for non O-A and O visas. Immigration does not charge for tm47.

Pump more oil to lower oil prices. Not exactly an economic strategy that I'd think S.A. wants to follow. At least not without some serious political concessions by the West.

Claims she was not found quilty beyond a shadow of doubt. But the jury unanimously did. Not liking a jury verdict is not grounds for appeal. Epstein committed suicide after his conviction. She can't force him into court on appeal for testimony or cross examination. It took too long for her trial and verdict. A confession would have greatly sped up the process. Not enough time to prepare her case. A fault of her lawyers, not the prosecution. The Constitution guarantees a speedy trial. Embrace your rights. One jurist is alleged to be a secret victim of sex abuse. Now her lawyers claiming? If true her lawyers failed to question the jurist under oath and/or use an automatic challenge to dismiss the potential jurist. Her appeal will fail.