Thailand provides 2-million-baht financial aid to quake-hit Iran

[rooster59]

Thailand provides 2-million-baht financial aid to quake-hit Iran

 

 

The Thai government has contributed the amount of 2 million baht (about 52,000 USD) to the Iranian government as an initial assistance in earthquake relief efforts.

 

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake with the epicenter in Halabjah, northeastern part of Iraq close to the border with Iran struck on Nov 12.  The earthquake caused massive damage to the province of Kermanshah in Iran with more than 500 lives were lost and thousands of injuries including damage to basic infrastructure and houses.

 

In response to this devastating earthquake, the Thai Government contributed the 2 million baht  on humanitarian ground and served as an initial assistance to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the relief efforts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated today (Nov 18).

 

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/thailand-provides-2-million-baht-financial-aid-quake-hit-iran/

 

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2017-11-19

[Chris Lawrence]

Maybe organise some work crews to go over and help. Pay for their air-fares, food and accommodation. I am sure a lot would like to help.

[BEVUP]

Peanuts, many Falang have lost more then that, & it wouldn't even cover the above

[worgeordie]

They should have sent rice,would have benefited both countries.

but not rotten rice.

regards worgeordie

[joskeshake]

Sending 2 million baht , and with a bit of luck the people see about 250.000 of it. like everywhere in the world, sending money to others and leave own people in poverty.Better send back all the so called fugethives to rebuild there country.

 

[PAIBKK]

At least someone in Iran can buy a new Mercedes ...

Edited November 19, 2017 by PAIBKK

[Mitker]

2 million THB..

After fees, maybe just enough to fix the last floor of that building on the picture

 

Soooo generous

[Kaoboi Bebobp]

Oh my.  Why embarrass yourself as a nation by offering $60,000US. The government probably blows 2 million baht daily on extravagant bureaucratic lunches. 

[stephen tracy]

Why not use the money at home? Like giving to the people who were affected by the flooding.

Edited November 19, 2017 by stephen tracy

[swissie]

A marketing effort by the TAT.  Thailand appearing in the news in Iran. Reqruiting "Quality Tourists".

Cheers.

[George FmplesdaCosteedback]

On 11/19/2017 at 2:50 PM, PAIBKK said:

At least someone in Iran can buy a new Mercedes ...

New Benz for ฿250k, even ฿2m will hardly get a good specification A-class in Thailand.

I wonder what the import tax is in Iran?

Just a publicity stunt done without thought as usual. Makes Thailand look like cheapskates.

 

No time for Iran, they should look after their own every day.

 

 

Edited November 20, 2017 by George FmplesdaCosteedback

[Gracas]

How much did Iran give to Thailand after the Tsunami ?

 

[greatwhitenorth]

Iran's quest for the development of nuclear program has been marked by enormous financial costs and risks. It is estimated that the program's cost is well over $100 billion, with the construction of the Bushehr reactor costing over $11 billion, making it one of the most expensive reactors in the world.

fas.org/pub-reports/new-report-analyzing-irans-nuclear-program-costs-risks

 

If the iranian have 100 billion for their nuclear program they don t need Thailands help.    F' em. 

 

88,000 Iranians travelled to Thailand in 2015,  if they can be overcharged by more than 22 baht each,  Thailand can come out ahead  on the deal.

 

2,000,000 baht divided by 88,000 iranians is 22.7 baht/per iranian

 financialtribune.com/articles/people-travel/41888/thailand-eyes-more-iranian-tourists-in-2016

[nausea]

He's holding that aid in his hand; subtitle is 'Thanks for the biccies, Thailand'.