They are insular by nature and have this incredible belief they are 'Superior' to Foreigners; a very misplaced belief. Also; owing to their idiotic refusal to learn and use English as a Business tool they are left out in the cold by many Foreign Countries and Companies. They also cannot stand Academic or price competition; virtually everything based on Corruption.
In a few years they will be bottom of every Table in Asia; it's coming, just a matter of time.
Every Cop in our Local Villages bet on anything and everything they can and would have to be arresting all their Colleagues and Neighbours . Ain't gonna happen apart from a few shows down South for window dressing.
Closer to 2030 more likely; obsolete before Launch and unwanted to start with. Only wanted by those we know will be pocketing millions of Baht for themselves !
Been hearing how good it's going to be since 2000 but i'll most likely be ashes before it's complete. Still waiting for the Bangkok-Chiang Mai section that Yingluck bought the Lunch Boxes for and was going to be 'open' in 2016; Jokers, Chest Beaters and Flag Wavers the lot of them !
Two Little Boys wearing Long Trousers putting on a nice show for the Camera's; just the stuff Thai Media likes, as they are not allowed to report on anything that really matters !