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China’s Not-So-Secret Economic Weapon (amac.us) Quote: "The concept of the state using its control of markets to wield excess manufacturing output as an economic weapon against capitalist nations has a long history in communist thought. Mao Zedong, China’s first communist leader, was an avid proponent of the writings of early Soviet philosopher Lyubov Axelrod, who proposed that the oversupply of capitalist markets with cheaper products manufactured by the communist state-sponsored companies could undermine the power of Western capital. But it was Mao’s successor, Deng Xiaoping, who strategically prepared Chinese industry to actually implement this goal – a goal that Xi Jinping has fully embraced.

Ya, good question. China has supposedly way over produced & was dumping on world markets (I think). CCP would not hesitate to dump in Thailand, potentially causing a problem for Thai solar company's employment & profitability.

After having not paid Part "B", I don't think that simply being able to obtain enrollment after moving back to US, does not free you from the penalty that you mentioned, Or does it free you (from the cost penalty you mentioned)? Quoting you above: "I well understand there is a 10 percent penalty for the rest of your life for each year Part B isn't paid. At this point, that is starting to sound OK."

BTW, we put thin nets on balcony & open widows to prevent ours from jumping at passing birds. Inside we have cat trees in 3 rooms because they love to climb. Also, blankets covering sofas that may attracts their scratching. Clean several cat litter trays whenever used. Avoid the dry hard kibble carbohydrate as much as possible, it has no moisture & the plant protein has been destroyed in processing. As a result of evolution cats must have animal protein. Also, for good health make sure they get enough water; kidney failure is common in indoor cats because they are missing the moisture they otherwise got from eating birds, mice, You may want to consider two cats, so they can play with each other. When you treat them with love they will return it in kind. Then your "children" 🙂 have you hooked. They are a responsibility, & not for everybody. Everybody's personality /lifestyle is different & changes at different stages of life. But we have never regretted rescuing ours. They make us very happy. As DaLa mentioned above, the saddest days of one's life are when a loving pet dies.

Quietly talk to the other pet owners about your (& obviously their) interests & ask them their observations /experience in your specific bldg about potential non-pet owners intrigue or mgt investigation /enforcement. My wife & I have 4 cats that are always inside except for vet appointments & our moving around (use pet carriers) between 3 condos in Jomtien, Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai. All have an inconspicuous sign that say's "No pets". But there are pets, birds, cats & dogs in multiple rooms. As long as they aren't roaming the common areas, are quiet and not causing a problem there has not been a problem. One person let their dog run lose in the pool area & was reprimanded (I never asked how). Edit ps: All owners understand the sign (No pets) & are careful about the pets being quiet & nobody causing a disturbance. Even the dog owners (none are really big dogs) either quickly & quietly carry them in & out until they get off common areas of condo or push them in small children's strollers.

Yet there is still talk of helping Chinese industry & CCP blackmail by purchasing unneeded CCP submarines.

CCP learned a lot from Sun Tzu. Chinese Undercut Competitors Economies in Several Ways & then Swoop in to Buy Bankruptcies & Fire Sales. CCP is using stolen intellectual property & its huge lower paid blue-collar population to dump on the world products that are at times, but not always, inferior. This gains them economic advantage leading to political & military advantage. An endless list of examples where Thai economy is suffering, automotive, solar panels, etc see link below. Chinese Companies Eye Struggling Thai Bus and Restaurant Sectors for Expansion, Thai Business Owners Concerned - The Pattaya News Quote: "On August 10th, 2024, Thai business insiders reported that several local bus operators are facing severe financial difficulties, with rising costs and continued losses forcing many to consider selling their businesses. In response, Chinese companies, both bus manufacturers and operators, began negotiations to acquire these struggling Thai firms as a means of expanding their market into Thailand. A source revealed that the Chinese are particularly interested in introducing electric buses, noting that half of Thailand’s bus fleet has already vanished from service due to the ongoing business crisis. Chinese investors are reportedly setting up their own restaurants, similar to the ‘zero-based tours,’ where tourists dine only at Chinese-owned establishments,”.

Need some money - Refuse to provide more money for unneeded Chinese submarines.

Check the small but well-known key shop on outer moat road on corner where it intersects with Soi Wualai (Sat nite Walking St rd). They did Isuzu, Ford & Honda Click MC for me.

I didn't have to do that. I drove my MX5 registered in CM (with CM plates) to Jomtien & a fellow there bought it & drove it back to Bangkok to put it in his name there. He never reported any problems back to me.

Chinese Undercut Competitors Economies in Several Ways & then Swoop in to Buy Bankruptcies & Fire Sales. They learned a lot from Sun Tzu. Chinese Companies Eye Struggling Thai Bus and Restaurant Sectors for Expansion, Thai Business Owners Concerned - The Pattaya News Quote: "On August 10th, 2024, Thai business insiders reported that several local bus operators are facing severe financial difficulties, with rising costs and continued losses forcing many to consider selling their businesses. In response, Chinese companies, both bus manufacturers and operators, began negotiations to acquire these struggling Thai firms as a means of expanding their market into Thailand. A source revealed that the Chinese are particularly interested in introducing electric buses, noting that half of Thailand’s bus fleet has already vanished from service due to the ongoing business crisis. Chinese investors are reportedly setting up their own restaurants, similar to the ‘zero-based tours,’ where tourists dine only at Chinese-owned establishments,”.

Artisi, You said it better than me, but I repost my comment from another thread: "Shameful. If Thailand's economy /people didn't drastically need industrial foreign direct investment I would advocate that everybody broadcast to the world the following social /political truth: "Thailand is still a Feudal Patronage Society Masquerading as a Constitutional Monarchy".

Shameful. If Thailand's economy /people didn't drastically need industrial foreign direct investment I would advocate that everybody broadcast to the world the following social /political truth: "Thailand is still a Feudal Patronage Society Masquerading as a Constitutional Monarchy".

I wish them luck in getting loving forever homes.

Dr Siri at CMU Sriphat has Thurs am appts: 053-934-733. Good reputation.

I'm being sarcastic.

RTN Admirals reply: Why spend money on infrastructure development when we have an urgent need for Chinese submarines?

Similar to Biden cancelling student debt, even after US Supreme Court said he could not.

Quote: "...raising concerns about the government's fiscal discipline." What fiscal discipline? What about that unnecessary Chinese submarine?

Ref today's AN link to the closure of a prominent Amata City factory, I had the following comment about infrastructure projects: "It is such continuing Thai economic developments such as this factory closure that highlight the stupidity & military arrogance of using limited budgets to purchase Chinese submarines. Any infrastructure development, even if wasteful, would serve Thai working people better than Chinese submarines."

It is such continuing Thai economic developments such as this that highlight the stupidity & military arrogance of using limited budgets to purchase Chinese submarines. Any infrastructure development, even if wasteful, would serve Thai working people better than Chinese submarines.

Agree. Thailand: "Feudal Patronage Society Masquerading as a Constitutional Monarchy".

Thailand's economy is in the crapper and this kind of decision-making ref priority spending is one of the reasons.

1000 meters

Appreciate the apology. FYI, if not already aware, at the drive thru window you don't even have to get out of the car, & if you show them the TM95 they should be able to tell you if they will honor it in future when yours is due. Thanks again for the apology