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About your opening remarks 2-3 weeks ago, China released data about population change in 2024. More death than Birth by slightly over 1 million in China 2024, that is translated to less than 0.1 % of roughly 1.4 billion -- 1400 million population. At this rate and adding on the compounding factor. After 10 years, population would shrink by 1.3 % ; After 20 years, population would shrink by 2.8 % ; After 30 years, around 4.8 % Big deal causing China to collapse ? Western media and most English-language media amplify every negative on China on daily/weekly basis. The stupid simply follow the tone and unknowingly brainwashed along the way.

Trump started the tariffs on Chinese goods in summer 2018, Biden compounded and expanded it in 2021-2024, at least increasing cars imported from China to 100+% tariffs. From 2018 to 2024, the gap of balance had been continuously expanding such that China had higher surplus on USA-China trade in 2024 than 2018, and vice versa that USA had higher trade deficit with China. In 2024, the gap had been the highest in history. The figure you quoted is true, but it is surely not as relevant as the reality of what is happening.

Trump or No Trump, USA is on the downtrend. Trump or No Trump, China is on the uptrend. Regardless of China, USA is on the downtrend. Regardless of USA, China is on the uptrend. Two trends going in opposite direction Americans are upset because they see China uprising and challenging so rapidly. The comparison making USA difficult to hide their decline.

Since CCP took over Mainland China in 1949, there had been two warfare with USA and ( Red ) China locking horns in Asia. 1950-53 ( Red ) China was the damn weak and poor and USA was the strongest and most powerful China-North Korea Vs USA-South Korea, war ended in a "DRAW", and completely different from what USA top general Douglas MacArthur General predicted. 1965-1975 ( Red ) China was involved in the Vietnam war helping Northern Vietnam against USA Helping Southern Vietnam. All knew what had happened. Your statement about Japan trouncing China in 1930's was factual, but You simply reference to a different Government and different system in different era. It is just for your own silly "Feeling Good" rambling. BTW what does world cup have to do with this, is it Men World Cup Football Tournament ?

High exchange rate is not good for exports.. Just common sense. Are you into something else ?

Trump lacks much, way too much to describe. Trump have common sense though. Biden lacks even common sense. To Ban Tik Tok, Trump proposed that in 2020. Years later, Realizing that this was the wrong policy for America and most Americans want Tik Tok to stay, Trump changed course in 2024. As to Biden --- he had been dead wrong the whole way and engineered the 14-hour long Tik Tor banning nightmare in his long day.

Does Thailand policy matter in global politics at the highest level ? The Fools might think so. The Big Picture : Marco Rubio stance on China and Donald Trump stance on China are at odds in virtually all aspects. Will Rubio have the final say or Trump have the final say ??? While China did not bother listening to Biden or Blinken in 2024, it is rare that further to Xi and Trump telephone conversation on Jan 17, 2025, China thinks it has been a constructive phone dialogue between Trump and Xi and look forward to turning to a new Chapter in USA and China relation with Trump presidency..

Some of Upper middle class with USD millions come to Thailand. None of Super rich class with USD billions come to Thailand. These super rich tycoon go to Singapore, Hong Kong and some areas in West Asia ( Middle East )

Huge crowd including Thai and foreigners gathered in Pattaya for the 3-Day Yearend at the beach celebration. "No news is good news" as this has been over.

In this case, the pilot had not been aware of Landing Gear problem until the final few seconds. There had not been emergency call or any alarm from pilot to the control tower prior to descending and landing. Stop all the nonsense about foam or runway length etc.

N. Korea President Kim is way, way smarter than S. Korea President Yoon. Even though Kim is much younger and just around 40 in age.

Yes protests in S. Korea is frequent and nothing unusual. BUT Emergency martial law is NOT. The last time calling for emergency martial law in S Korea was in 1979. S Korea President Yoon was mistaken and misjudged very badly.

Bad + Bad.

Thailand welcomes all. Similarly, Singapore welcomes all too. Not long ago, Singapore received USA 45th President and received North Korea President on same day. That made history worldwide in case you forgot. The world is not just black or white, John Wayne or villain, 1 or 0.

Except one particular, I don't doubt and deem 50-50 call phony. Replacing Biden in late July, Kamala had every thing going her way in August and September too, particularly Kamala had a strong DEBATE against a surprising poor Trump showing in the ABC debate early/mid Sept. Only turning into the final 3 weeks, some polls and betting pool had Trump got into the lead. What is so damn phony is that in the final week, out-of-the-blue there was so called credible IOWA Poll stated she led 4% in IOWA ( voting was Trump won 10+ % in Iowa ), it is very certain it was money-biased phony poll.

Doable

Trump won. -- Yes A biased press lost big time. -- Yes Tradition won . -- Not so sure, let's see what is next. IMO, USA Election 2024 result is more about rejection of Biden-Harris, long-time mainstream media NBC, CNN... a very long list, and war mongering and fear mongering advocacy. Still your commentary is much better those who is so keen on name calling ( kid's stuff ) and fear mongering type.

On-going G20 Brazil Summit now, Joe Biden was missing in action while dozens gather to take group photo. Further more, Joe Biden was the sole leader afraid to walk a long upward ramp. Why not get A. Blinken to represent USA, and save humiliation to Joe Biden personally and humiliation to USA ??? One person F around and ....... Don't care if this person was elected by the public or whatever.

Thai TV news showed Joe Biden held the young Thai PM hand firmly for a short moment while they were walking away after the group photo. Another one of Biden "losing it momentarily" scenes

Peru President Boluarte and China Xi together opened a Seaport near Lima, Peru 2 days ago. Planned and signed contract 2019, construction started 2021, completed 2024. USA Biden announced "Build Back Better World" grand global scheme amounted to few trillions USD in 2021 as well. Just talk so far. BTW yesterday young Thailand Prime Minister had meeting with Peru President Boluarte too while attending APEC Summit there .

The young Thai PM had already left Los Angeles and arrived Lima, Peru for APEC 2024 Summit. She had already met Xi and China officials on the sideline ( like in a hotel hall ) in Lima, Peru. Xi was relaxed and easy talking to counterpart. Young Thai PM appeared shaken facing Xi, her facial showed her a bit nervous deep down.

This young Thai lady PM got no experience. True. Look elsewhere. Is this the only case ? Of course NOT. In countering to your thinking " a PM needs to have some qualification", the most worldwide well-known No experience President coming to the office happened not even that long ago Barack Obama had zero governing or government experience too in USA Election 2008 and started USA President job in 2009. Deny or Argue whatever you want. There is facts/reality/history and I stick to it.

Not relevant. In this Region, Trump is to squeeze every bit from Japan, S. Korea, Philippines, Taiwan. They should get ready to pay higher protection fee as demanded by the new USA President. Thailand is neutral, not paying any.

Donald and Elon should CO-sponsor ONE DAY MCDONALD party in USA. Everyone eats and drinks free of charge with Donald McDonald for a day. Not much $$ for them after all.

Blame games to start as soon as tomorrow