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22 hours ago, Dcheech said:

What multi billion deal? 

 

"reports suggest" ?  What?  No clue about what if anything Microsoft & Thailand might do. It is a Thaiger article but this really sets a new standard in  reporting nothing. 

Where is the infamous MOU? 

23 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The funding sources for the government’s flagship 500 billion baht handout scheme, better known as the digital wallet, will undergo careful consideration,

Today it appears that funding will be directed within the next fiscal year to the RTN's next submarine and frigate that don't appear to have undergone "careful consideration." RTN 1 : Thais 0

8 hours ago, ozz1 said:

there goes there votes in the next election typical politicians

I doubt they voted for the PTP in the first place, more likely MFP

8 hours ago, bluejets said:

At least by the time we get these new subs they'll be over 30 year old designs and pretty useless anyhow.

Australia's sub orders are not off-the-shelf. US current Virginia nuclear missile attack subs in service now are the state of art. Australia's five sub order in part subsidized by the US will be built to the next tech level for delivery in 2030's. Then US, UK and Australia will be the only nations operating the Virginia class subs. 

Sorry Thailand.

12 hours ago, webfact said:

THE NAVY MIGHT PROBABLY procure two major warships, a submarine and a frigate,

It seems that the way the RTN operates its ships, that frigate might become a submarine. 

8 hours ago, BritScot said:

wasn't there a scandal about buses from China? Did that ever get resolved and at what cost to thailand? 

Yes it was resolved.

As I recall the buses went from China unexpectantly  through Malaysia for some fittings before entering Thailand. But Thailand customs upon arrival in Thailand, impounded them because of "non-origin additions," and required a large customs duty tax to be paid by the Chinese supplier for the buses. As a consequence of the delay, Chinese exporter was not paid for the shipment.

Long story short (months?), it was concluded that the tax was required from the Thai importer and not by the Chinese exporter. Upon payment, buses were paid for and released for service in Thailand.

12 hours ago, webfact said:

 

“Today, we are definitely not stuck with antiquated issues, because the world has changed and the Pheu Thai party must change,” said Thaksin, adding that capitalism that lacks compassion will not make people happy and reaching out to the people, physically or through the media, is important.

Which is why PTP joined the MFP progressive coalition to oppose antiquated conservative pro-military political supporters. NOT!

Just think if conscription was terminated as per MFP.

5 hours ago, webfact said:

The situation escalated when Somchai threatened police officers, prompting them to shoot him six time

Again, where are the tasers RTP should have?

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin urged him to present evidence to substantiate his accusations.

Maybe only if the Srettha government has in fact implemented The Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act, 2022 that PM Prayut attempted to delay in 2023? Without it, who'll come forward to substantiate military corruption?

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

if ordered by the government. 

And if permitted by Taiwan. 

As of April 4, 2024  

"There have been no reports of Thais affected by the quake so far."

https://www.thaipbsworld.com

For a nation that wants to be the Hub of EV manufacturing in SE Asia, many more locations need charging stations than the EEC.

"Number of EV charging locations in Thailand 2023, by provider" Published by Statista Research Department, Dec 19, 2023.

• As of September 2023, there were 2,222 charging locations in Thailand, with a total of 8,702 charging units. The leading provider was EV Station Pluz with 555 locations, followed by Energy Absolute with 538 locations and PEA Volta on the third spot providing 217 locations to recharge electric vehicles.

Why so much focus on the EEC? Maybe because it was a project created by the Prayut military junta under its absolute powers and it might still have "sticky fingers" in the project?

There are no actual metrics that would otherwise cause BoT to lower its policy rate during its April 10 meeting. 

'If wishes were horses, beggars would ride."

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

a rerun of an old script which lacks supportive evidence.

Let's look at that re-run:

"Ruling Thai military finds self innocent in graft case"

Nov. 2015  https://www.aa.com.tr/

• "Internal review into $20 million statue park devoted to history of Thai monarchy finds no corruption by military officers"

• "There is no need for an investigation by the National Anti Corruption Commission" 

• "ruling junta would not open the park's books for an audit, or disclose how much the park had cost."

2 hours ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

Maybe not on the chinese internet... they do regulate it you know

He could have checked the internet after arrival in Thailand, ie., after landing. Or airport information counter? Chinese embassy, etc.? His complaint seems disingenuous and perhaps deliberate for attention.

3 hours ago, Classic Ray said:

where a slow moving vehicle turns into the path of higher speed traffic.

Speed between two objects is relative, 3kmh vs 10kmh the latter can be considered "high speed." But there is also comparison of mass between the two colliding objects. The higher the speed the higher mass and thus, higher kinetic energy delivered to the slower object. Thus, apart from lack of helmets, the three on a motor bike might receive greater impact and injury than the Brit.

6 hours ago, webfact said:

The Bhumjaithai Party leader’s outrage

Begin with your party's corruption.

"Supreme Court bans 3 ex-Bhumjaithai MPs from politics for 10 years" Jan. 2024, https://www.nationthailand.com

Time to give Phuket autonomy?

"Phuket Aims To Become Autonomous Administration", By Thai Newsroom Reporters, Posted on November 19, 2023.

• "The tourist island province has been well-prepared to upgrade itself as an autonomous administration following suit of Bangkok and Pattaya.
• The city mayor said he is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin next January to put forward the island’s autonomy scheme."

Now April 2024. With autonomy Phuket doesn't need a 'tourist court.' 

???

"In Thailand, both the sale and possession of ambergris are illegal, but 2021-22 witnessed a spate of seizures."

• "Smuggled wildlife goods pouring out of India" by Jon Whitman, Published 12 December 2022, Updated 21 December 2023. https://thehaiger.com/news/world/

10 hours ago, webfact said:

The reasons made them do not want to serve the military are varied. Some fear losing career opportunities or salary, while others worry about what they have to face during training.

There are other fears.

It appears that the RTM and the current pro-military political coalition are afraid of progressive voting youths and rely on conscription to control their political perspectives.

10 hours ago, webfact said:

Jurin said double standards allegedly applied in favour of Thaksin which might probably be repeated in favour of Yingluck

When double standards are repeated, they become "standards."

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Skint Idiots, and there are many of them.

Traveling on a budget.

And those who don't read their policy coverage, restrictions and disallowances. Having to purchase Thai government health insurance for entry should pre-empt questions of applicability as the Thai government becomes the guarantee, however, may have exceptions such as injury in connection with commission of a crime.  

4 hours ago, Cabradelmar said:

But at what cost to whom?

Thailand has been there and done it before.

COVID insurance for foreigners in Thailand 90-day coverage to cost 2,500 to 14,000 baht. About $70-$380 at today's exchange rate.

https://www.thaiembassy.com

4 hours ago, ChaiyaTH said:

By International law, this is a standard, but I guess you don't know that either.

Please cite that law and whether Thailand is bound by it. International "laws" require a nation's ratification to accept responsibility and compliance with such "laws", ie., the Geneva Convention, UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, 1951 Refugee Convention. 

Given the size of the fire and its penetration to the deck, it's questionable that there was any fire prevention/fighting systems in the engine room. Also seems little to no fire suppression by the crew. Certainly no passenger safety procedures or escape equipment in the event of a fire. Operators and oversight government department should be questioned with prejudice.