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"They didn’t have as many answers as we needed. They didn’t have the answers we needed. The biggest question, testing: when and where? They could not answer how soon people would be able to get the tests," Schumer told reporters.

Why? Because Trump dismantled the CDC infectious disease unit, and withdrew it's funding, therefore at least some of these deaths fall directly onto his shoulders. Had he not made that ridiculously bone headed move, to save what amounts to the cost of 21 Tomahawk cruise missiles, the kits would have been ready to go out. Instead, the US demonstrates to the world, that they really, truly occupy third world status, when it comes to health care, and an infinite number of other areas. And that comes at the highest price for health care on the planet. Good work guys.

Not for this reason, but Anutin needs to be replaced yesterday, with someone that has decades of experience in the health field. He is ignorant beyond one's furthest reaches of the imagination, on so many levels. Which makes him dangerous, at this point in time. Very dangerous. 

On 3/2/2020 at 10:42 AM, Assurancetourix said:

Hot, maybe but very polluted surely.
We no longer see the sky in my province, Sakon Nakhon;
everything is white and the whole village is coughing so much pollution is enormous.

There is a very simple solution to this problem. If the authorities were interested in solutions. The burning has to stop. There are alternatives, to this 19th century technique of burning after the sugar cane harvest. Either the government starts to encourage farmers to switch to more environmentally friendly crops, or they start to penalize farmers for burning. This heinous burning, is leading to a tremendous degree of environmental degradation, and alot of lung disease. So here is what I propose-

1. Fine the farmers 5,000 baht for a first offense, and give them a stern warning, that burning is now prohibited, and the second fine will be very harsh.

2. For a second offense, fine the farmer 100,000 baht, and warn them that if the burning continues, their land will be confiscated.

3. On the 3rd offense, confiscate their land. Period. No questions. No legal proceeding or appeals on the part of the farmers. Allow others to come in and purchase the land at a fair price, with the caveat that sugar is prohibited as a crop to be grown on that land. 

The news would travel faster than the toxic smoke, and farmers would change their ways overnight, and move into the 21st century. 

Then they can move on to tackle the sale of diesel vehicles, and the government's enthusiastic support of such. It is inane in this day and age. Most nations are moving away from diesel for good reasons. When they are not well maintained, they foul the air, with large, nasty particles. And who properly maintains their vehicle here? 

First of all there is little that is sleepy about Hua Hin. Second, they have been talking about this airport expansion for years. They actually did expand the runway some time ago, at considerable expense, and then nothing happened. This is the most underutilized airport in SE ASIA! It is an abomination, and a stain on the face of the administration. It is perfectly located for a regional airport. Use the place. Just do it, and stop the incessant and mindless jabbering. 

While they are at it, they need to get serious about at least two more things. The high speed rail, that will link Surat with BKK, and a few points in between, including HH. And the air quality in HH, which is dreadful. This stunningly incompetent administration has it's work cut out for it and I have some news for Prayuth. Doing nothing is not working. And you need to resign. Yesterday. 

I am now very confident, and am booking a long trip to Pattaya. I was waiting for them to bring out the wonder sprayer. A total transformation of the place. Let's all plan a trip and meet there. I hear there are some major bargains to be had, all around, on all fronts.

Dumb and dumber. Looked this up. A water bridge of this sort costs between $60 and $70 million per kilometer. Really? Is this administration going to spend 65 billion baht on this? Shows their level of desperation, and their insatiable desire for tax revenue, that they can enrich themselves with. 

Just build a second airport, that only the discount airlines have access to, either on the southern part of the island, or in Don Sak. Easy deal. Win win for everyone except the BA mafia. They need to be put down anyway. A 30 year monopoly is plenty reward, for their initial investment. Now, for once it is time to consider the people, over the corporation. 

So, far Thailand is doing miraculously well. Officially at least with 42 cases, and one death. Spain, the US, Hong Kong, Singapore, Germany, France, Japan, Iran, Italy, South Korea and of course China, have all fared much worse. Let us hope they are not hiding anything. If they were, it might be the end of the army, once and for all. 

9 minutes ago, ThaiBunny said:

We could have read comments like these at any point in the last 30+ years, yet here we are

There is cause for optimism. A portion of the Thai youth are activists, and they are passionate about the future of the nation. They are impressive. They need to contaminate the older folks, with their enthusiasm. Plus, the theft of the senate, and the dissolution of the FFP (a monumental miscalculation on the part of the extremely incompetent army) was a real personal blow, and the anger is there. Combine that with a horrific economy that Thailand is going to have to deal with for some time to come, a decimated tourism sector affecting millions, and you may have a perfect storm of discontent. The army really, really needs to be shown the door. The sooner, the better. 

Anutin. What can one say? You pick from the bottom of the barrel and this is your result. 

We cannot have protests. People could get sick. Anything to put down the Thai people. 

The nation is being led by an army that is not only tone deaf but has dramatically lowered the quality of life for all but the top 5%. Moving again the FFP was a colossal blunder, reaking of hubris, arrogance, an insatiable thirst for power and wealth and it amounted to a declaration of war against the common Thai. One can only hope the thousands grows into millions and the hapless army is shown the door. In a perfect world the top 200 generals would have their wealth and properties confiscated and turned over to the state and they would be stripped of their citizenship and permanently exiled. One can dream. 

The army is on its way out. Just wait. They have abused the trust the people have shown them. 

On 2/29/2020 at 12:32 PM, Melbun said:

Diversity ?? Oh really. A pussy - cat is a pussy - cat irrespective of nationality surely ??

Not even remotely close to reality. Women of different nationalities and cultures are as different as dolphins and birds. Totally different temperaments, expectations, humor, bodies, minds and hearts. 

I am really disappointed. The Chicoms promised me none of this stuff would be detected. Guess they are light years behind the Russians!

What a spectacular waste of resources. The Vietnamese gals are adding to Thai culture by offering some diversity into the mix. But many do not like competition! I do. 

I believe the US does not allow dual citizenship anymore? And yes they make it expensive to renounce your citizenship. Many people of wealth are doing it due to taxation reasons. The US seems paranoid about losing citizens. 

1 hour ago, CGW said:

Thats simply not true, the old folk where I am are anything but "apathetic", if they had been as outspoken 50 years ago as they are now, they simply wouldn't be here! Indoctrination and iron fasted administration has kept these "people" in power, it helps if you keep the majority in abject poverty as well.

It's easy to sit back and comment how they should rise up and take power back, you don't have to look far back in history to see what has happened. 

No doubt there will be consequences. The army will not want to give up there power, and massive fortunes that are being made. But, change is a coming. It is inevitable. This hapless army has not worn their power lightly. Their incompetence, hubris, arrogance, racism, and ignorance, knows no bounds. They must go. And they will be forced out. Just wait and see. 

The risks of getting the virus here are very low. Wear a mask on public transport, and carry around a strong hand sanitizer. Use it every hour or so, and wash your hands as often as you can. It is mostly about hand to mouth/nose/eyes transmission, unless you are living with someone who has the virus, or standing next to someone who is infected who sneezes or coughs. But, so far it appears the infection rate here is very low. Otherwise it would be soaring right now. 40 total, is remarkable, if indeed that is the truth. Let us hope it is.

These runs will have to be limited to the seasonal variety, as we do not want runners passing out from PM. 2.5 levels of 150 plus, and AQI of well over 300. Those levels can cause lung failure, especially during a long race. 

Nothing, absolutely nothing is being done to improve the air quality here. This administration is the least progressive one could even imagine. If they were the slightest big interested in improving the quality of life here, there are a dozen things they could be doing, starting with discouraging the purchase of new diesel vehicles. Most nations are already wising up to that. Then? How about burning? 

There is a very simple solution to this problem. If the authorities were interested in solutions. The burning has to stop. There are alternatives, to this 19th century technique of burning after the sugar cane harvest. Either the government starts to encourage farmers to switch to more environmentally friendly crops, or they start to penalize farmers for burning. This heinous burning, is leading to a tremendous degree of environmental degradation, and alot of lung disease. So here is what I propose-

1. Fine the farmers 5,000 baht for a first offense, and give them a stern warning, that burning is now prohibited, and the second fine will be very harsh.

2. For a second offense, fine the farmer 100,000 baht, and warn them that if the burning continues, their land will be confiscated.

3. On the 3rd offense, confiscate their land. Period. No questions. No legal proceeding or appeals on the part of the farmers. Allow others to come in and purchase the land at a fair price, with the caveat that sugar is prohibited as a crop to be grown on that land. 

The news would travel faster than the toxic smoke, and farmers would change their ways overnight, and move into the 21st century.