Thais far from over the moon with govt plans to launch its own space program

[Chopinbkk]

I expect to see at least 3 Thai (Chinese) submarines to follow the first Thai settlement on the moon ..... 

[ronnie round head]

Thais in spaceships are you jocking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.  will they be wearing flip flops and tee shirts.....spaceship entrance to be an ornamental wood door.....

[ThaiFelix]

6 hours ago, ezzra said:

Nahh, going to the moon is over done now, got to Mars guys, and be the first to set up a Som tam and noddles stand there...

No need to put up a flag as everyone will know Thailand got there by all the plastic bags and bottles floating about.

[Misterwhisper]

They'll be mightily surprised when they have their first lunch in space and their Mama noodles just won't stay in the bowl.

[MayPutThai]

6 hours ago, nikmar said:

 

Surely a better way to show the world how developed Thailand is would be to develop the education system. Or is that too logical?

Without that, they will anyway never reach that target

[SCOTT FITZGERSLD]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

The project will forever change the whole perspective of Thai people that Thailand is no longer a developing country but is a country with a future, opportunity, and hope.”

they can open pad thai and somtam stands all over the moon, and this way help the many unemployed thai people while in the same time improve thailand image as a family frendly tourist destination.

but hurry, before the chinese will get there before yo !!!

[Captor]

Maybe that is a good thing because they are forced to take care of the air pollution first in order to see the moon in the first place.

[KC 71]

6 hours ago, ezzra said:

Nahh, going to the moon is over done now, got to Mars guys, and be the first to set up a Som tam and noddles stand there...

Surely better to fly to Uranus

[Martin71]

will they have to quarantine on return if covid is still around ?

[Glaswegian2]

Another ego-driven scheme to spend taxpayer's money.

 

Mr. Prayuth and his colleagues should be ashamed but of course they won't be. It's hard to see what's outside of the goldfish bowl with any clarity.

 

 

 

[Blumpie]

This government acts very childish and makes very poor decisions at all times - I cannot imagine the outcome of this.  

 

[isaanpaul]

There is manny experience in the Isaan for this project (bang fai )

Ask them for help!

[AMFWolfie]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Thais far from over the moon with govt plans to launch its own space program

 

Image: United Launch Alliance photo - file photo

 

Government plans for Thailand to build and launch its own spacecraft to fly to and orbit the moon have been met with a barrage of criticism online.

 

On Monday, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Dr Anek Laothamatas, said that Thailand will launch its own space program as early as next month and that within seven years, the Thai government will have built its own spacecraft.

 

He said that Thailand will follow other Asian nations such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea in sending a spacecraft to the moon.

 

Dr Anek made the announcement about Thailand’s ambitious plans to fly to the moon at a press briefing regarding the COVID situation in Thailand and the progress the country has made regarding a possible vaccination.

 

“Besides the important announcement of Covid-19 vaccine production, we also proudly announce that Thailand will be the fifth nation in Asia that will be able to build a spacecraft and send it to orbit the moon,” he said. 

 

“The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation and the Thai government will move forward for the future of our country. The project will forever change the whole perspective of Thai people that Thailand is no longer a developing country but is a country with a future, opportunity, and hope.”

 

However, the plans were widely criticised by all corners of Thai society, with those commenting saying the government should focus its efforts on more pressing priorities.

 

One detractor included famous Thai singer Pharunyoo “Tack” Rojanawuthitham, who said the money used for the space program should be spent elsewhere.

 

According to Sanook, Tack took to Instagram to ask: “Before going to the moon do you want to complete Rama 2 road first?”

 

“Why don’t we use the budget for other essential schemes?”, he added.

 

Meanwhile, opposition MP Vanvaree Talomsin took to Twitter to urge the government to tackle the pollution crisis in the Thai capital rather than try and fly to the moon.

 

Other Thais commenting online said the government should focus on helping people left jobless due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while one poster said the minister was “daydreaming”.

 

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Seriously!!  Do they really think ANY Thai people give  a monkeys about a space program with such a large percentage of the population destitute over the effects of Corona virus. I trully belief this is simply another case of not activating brain before engaging mouth!!

[Ddbanksy]

And these people are still in well paid jobs of their own authority 

[metisdead]

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[newnative]

Just when you think the government could not be more incompetent...   

[Rodjrin]

Surely, it’s not April 1st yet!

[The Now Factor]

Might not be a bad idea to have the tourism minister be the first one to launch into outer space.

[tinca tinca]

7 hours ago, ezzra said:

Nahh, going to the moon is over done now, got to Mars guys, and be the first to set up a Som tam and noddles stand there...

AND A MARS BAR !!!!

[WHansen]

If a Thai captains the craft, please please disable the autopilot overide button

[tinca tinca]

so thais know where the MOON is??

they are not taught geography in schools.....

[geisha]

Thais can’t add up and can’t drive . How will they manage the countdown , and avoid getting lost in space ???

[KhaoYai]

Jeez........... first 'Neo Pattaya' - now they're off to the moon. Thailand's really going places.

 

These are the possibilities when you stay on top of a pandemic, your economy's doing well and your tourist trade is booming - western countries take note!

[Paiman]

7 hours ago, nikmar said:

Surely a better way to show the world how developed Thailand is would be to develop the education system. Or is that too logical?

 

At least there would be a high urgency to be able to pronounce  # mayday mayday mayday # correct. 

 

Comes the old saying wis se germans in mind : Wat are you sinking about?

[The Theory]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Government plans for Thailand to build and launch its own spacecraft to fly to and orbit the moon have been met with a barrage of criticism online.

Renew your next extension of stay at moon wattana immigration office. ???????????? 

[Gandtee]

8 hours ago, YetAnother said:

daily confirmation that the current thai govt is out of touch with thai people

They are part way there. They have their heads in the clouds already. This money should be used to relieve the desperate plight of its citizens who are out of work and starving.

[Expat Tom]

A country that can't feed its citizens wants to enter the space program???? Why not buy some submarines to go along with the rocket ships. This is that you get when you have a military dominated government....lots of toys for big boys.

[eastendanto]

8 hours ago, YetAnother said:

daily confirmation that the current thai govt is out of touch with thai people

PM's new retirement home

 

[SupermarineS6B]

Oooooh dear me...... What next from this lot ?  I told you Somchai was going to be next on the moon, when i read this headline i honestly checked the date, and no it wasn't April the 1st !  

Is there anymore proof needed that jumping through hoops to this lots orders is madness, just wait till the van comes round with the lads with the jackets with long sleeves and carts em all off to the bouncy room house...... Baan Baaa !   Can you believe it ?   Thailand's in the worst state it's been in for years and they've come up with this beauty .......  Maybe this is why they're offering visas to professionals, hoping to scrape up some rocket scientists on the cheap !    Best laugh of the day !  keep it up.....  

[Skeptic7]

8 hours ago, CorpusChristie said:

 

   Yes, all the Thais sleeping on park benches will be able to proudly look up to the moon, (if pollution allows) happily knowing theres a Thai spaceship up on the moon 

Great post, but that is a huge assumption it would even make it...or even get off the launch pad.