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Biden nominates a career diplomat to serve in Thailand
John Drake replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News Headlines
He does appear to be another time server with no direct access to the president's ear. At least I hope it sends Heath back to Chiang Mai. Will be interesting to see if this new guy gets the same royal treatment the new Chinese and Russian ambassadors have received. That will tell us a lot. -
People are likely to be familiar with the Schlieffen Plan but may not be aware of France's Plan XVII. Had both plans played out as intended, the Germans would have wheeled through Belgium and northern France until occupying Paris. Meanwhile, to the south, the French would have plowed through Luxembourg and the Saarland on their way to Berlin. Wha appened?
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Don't worry. The people that matter are doing just fine. Better off overall, in fact.
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Thailand expects to expand exports to China: Deputy PM
John Drake replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News Headlines
Story from xinhua. -
Appreciated or Revalued?
John Drake replied to webfact's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
So, is this an admission that for the past seven years they have kept it artificially strong against the dollar? -
TCC Backs Govt’s Decision to Remain Neutral in Ukraine War
John Drake replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News Headlines
Most are military dictatorships, too. US/Europe/Japan should keep that in mind with their trade and investment policies towards Asean. -
Channel 5, a voice for the government if there ever was one, just wants to be fair. I understand. So, in order to be "fair" in other categories of Thai-Western relations, perhaps the US and its allies should raise tariffs on all Thai products to match those of Thai tariffs on US/European products. Got to be fair, you know.
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US Army Commander Visits Thailand to Discuss Cooperation
John Drake replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News Headlines
Wonder if he will appear on Channel 5? -
Great Wall Signs Deal With Thailand to Reduce EV Prices
John Drake replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News Headlines
Does the positioning of the cars against the background in the photo indicate an endorsement? If I were a Japanese auto maker, I think I would just pack up and move manufacturing to Vietnam. -
Why doesn't the army and the Thai elite who favor Russia, Iran, and China so much send their children to be educated in those countries? Why don't they buy soccer teams in those countries? Why not buy real estate there, instead of the West? Why don't they fly to those three countries when they want a Covid vaccine or other medical procedure?
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