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Maybe someone can explain to me exactly what 'soft power' is and how it can be exported as an 'export product', according to the article. I hope it comes in a large economy size as I like to buy my soft power in bulk. Perhaps it's all a big misunderstanding and there was a typo--they really meant 'soft powder', a wonderful new laundry detergent that 'powers' through stains. As per a previous poster, total BS, and I don't mean booster shot.

Seems like a prime candidate for the EC to deeply probe. Just reading the article, it's my 'belief' that he's not suitable for public office. "Belief', apparently, goes a long way with the EC.

What a total crock! Never read anything so lame. They should be utterly ashamed of their actions.

Mine was around 3-4 weeks in January of this year.

My goodness is he still alive?

You're welcome!

The actual truth is Chinese tourists spent over 500 billion baht in Thailand in 2019, the most of any country, by far. The actual truth is the majority of them were independent travelers, not in tour groups. Sorry, but it's the truth.

Why would he? He's nothing special.

Finally. Far more were burned out than still functioning. Apparently following The Moving Walkway Book of Maintenance.

I, for one, hope they never get out of jail.

I would also recommend giving Pattaya a look. It checks all the boxes for me.

Good for you! I love to read--mostly fiction. Here are some of my favorite authors, who can be counted on to deliver great escape fiction, book after book. Have fun escaping into a book. Jonathan Kellerman Michael Connelly Jo Nesbo Daniel Silva John Grisham Ken Follett Lee Child Elizabeth George Jeffrey Deaver John Sandford Martin Cruz Smith

Utterly shameless. Utterly brazen. Utterly despicable. Utterly sad for Thailand.

Just do the right thing, Senators, and feel good about yourself.

Buh bye bye. About 9 years too late.

No, in my experience, it's not.

Hope they finally get rid of those red mid-20th centuryish horrors. That's all I ever see on the road in my part of Bangkok. Where are all these new buses, I wonder.

My favorite? The one Diana drove, gift from her cheap husband.

Thanks!

I used the domestic terminal about a month ago and it was quite busy. I think it's good that they are planning ahead to be able to handle increases in domestic travelers a number of years down the road. You don't snap your fingers and instantly get a third terminal and all that's involved with an airport expansion of that sort. It's a long process.

I just love the guy. Such a breath of fresh air compared to most politicians, here or anywhere.

I agree with a previous poster and I hope his remarks are broadcast so all of Thailand has the opportunity to hear his actual proposals, and not the lies and half-truths bandied about by the dinosaurs.

Fingers crossed.

When you're 150 years old you're allowed to take a nap now and then.

All of the above are excellent questions that you need to have answered to your satisfaction before investing. I would pay very careful attention to the developer. What's the developer's track record with completed projects? What are their financial resources? How long have they been in business? Are they managing any other projects? If so, try to check them out and see their condition. Pay close attention to those first five questions regarding the renters. If the project is focused on foreign renters, what's the plan to deal with another covid or large-scale civil unrest that keeps foreign renters away for long periods? Here in Pattaya, there was a developer offering a good financial return on rental units, with a number of completed projects, who went belly-up when covid hit and the foreign renters the developer counted on were cut off. If the plan is focused on a steady stream of 'X' renters to remain solvent, what happens if that stream of 'X' renters goes dry? Investing in property has been financially-rewarding for my Thai partner and myself but we've relied on doing everything ourselves, not on another party or on an investment such as this. I would say do your homework, get thorough answers to all those questions, and then make your decision based on those answers.