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But foreign tourists want Guides who can speak their language. How many Thai Guides can speak Chinese, Russian or Korean, for example? Most Thai Guides can't do this job. This is protectionism gone mad.

Well said "Really, what do they expect? This ain't Ramadan!". It's supposed to be laid back free Thailand where people come to get away from home-country restrictions.

Agreed. Uninhibited protectionism is killing Thailand. From import restrictions, monopolies and tariffs to local job creation. Stifling entrepreneurship and job creation. Wicked.

If these routes are not safe for Songkran they are not safe any day. If these measures are necessary for Songkran they are necessary every day.

You may well be right. Trump blames 'cheap labour' for China's success, but have you seen their modern high-tech automated factories? Nothing. like those in USA. (Except for Tesla). Never will be. Americans want a higher standard of living without earning it. Also why don't countries buy American products? Because they're crap. Cars are still gas guzzlers and old technology (except Tesla) and foods are GM modified and unhealthy. Just look at the obese American population for proof. Who wants to eat like that?

Nobody is mentioning this - the building was under construction. It takes 30 days for concrete to reach full strength. There could be (say) 3 floors with wet concrete. Plus anti-earthquake design features may not yet have been installed. A building can only be earthquake resistant AFTER IT IS COMPLETE.

“I would like to say that what the senior member just said is not true. Thank you.” That's parroting Kier Starmer in UK Parliament a few weeks ago and he was hammered for it.

Where would that be?

How much of this is due to Trump stopping intelligence support?

Has anyone purchased gold bullion for investment purposes in Thailand? Can you buy it from the major banks? I am talking about small 1 oz gold bars, gold coins such as Kruggerands. I am not interested in gold jewelry which carries a 'manufacturing' premium. Are there any relevant Thai laws relating to this? Thank you.