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What does Thailand know, or is this just wishful thinking?

Does this signal the imminent end to China's zero Covid policy which is crippling its industry, economy, and lockdowns of millions?  

As the world's largest energy consumer, I think a better gauge of this is the price of oil, and it is lower than it should be.

I understand the F35 was intended to be used as a weapons system, where the real strength comes from having many F35s active in the combat area at the same time for many targets and eliminating multiple simultaneous threats. A single aircraft is like having only one walkie talkie.

Buying only 2 would also defeat this purpose, unless they are intended to serve as Thailand's contribution combined in joint operations along with F35s of other countries, in a west vs east scenario. 

One must ask, who exactly is the eastern threat they think they want to engage? Doesn't really make sense with Thailand's close ties with Russia and China.

Most likely, this exercise in western weapons procurement is made with the purpose to cause China to get even closer to Thailand using their fear of a Thailand with an increased alignment with the west. 

2 hours ago, Leaver said:

 

If you were to start a Go Fund Me for your friend to raise money for some trousers and a colored shirt I would donate a few quid.  Poor guy.

 

While my friend was out jogging, his girlfriend bought flowers and picked him up along the way and they drove there to go pay their respects. There, they were caught in a media storm.

It was really no big deal, but was sure made out to be, especially here in the comment section.

How many of you go jogging in Thailand in a suit and leather shoes? How many of you even own pants? 

Perhaps it is time to let this big fuss over nothing die out and move on to the next fashion faux pas.

10 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Yes, it was a nice gesture if it was sincere and they genuinely wanted to pay their respects . 

   But it would be rather crass of them to have done it just for their own self publicity and media attention 

Of course they just came by to simply pay their respects. They felt horrible and sickened about this as most of us do. 

They came by dressed as they were, then were mobbed by the media at the scene, and even refused to give their names. That is not the actions of people that seek attention. They are not TicTok or vloggers, just good people.

Someone owes me a Leo. 

Osama Bin Laden lived alone in his compound for years, together with his 4 wives.

I think he tipped off the navy seals himself.

I get my income letter from the Chiang Mai Canadian Consular office every year, going in person. Can do it at Bangkok CDN embassy as well, but it is more convenient in CM. Can email them ahead to make an appointment, but there was never anyone else there when I needed one.

I print out a copy of my Canadian income tax assessment for the prior tax year showing my Canadian income, sign the documents, pay the fee, and get the letter within minutes to take to immigration. Easy peasy. The letter is valid for 6 months.

Good you are getting the non O, rather than the OA.

From my experience, our trash goes through quite a thorough inspection, sorting, and handling procedure after the waste is transported and dumped in the jungle away from the village.

The glass, metal, and large plastic is all picked through to get recycled, and any delivery slips, bank statements, and personal information are taken and used by the army of scammers to send illegal packages on your behalf, and to try to get at your money or property.

The rest is set on fire which smoulders for days in a toxic putrid plume.

5 hours ago, JustAnotherFarang said:

 

i tried to find the link the guy kindly sent to me but didnt find anything,  Shame as its what I like and the price is very good

Will try to resend it to you again in PM.