Popular Post Skeptic7 Posted March 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2022 2 MILLION THB?!? Surely this is a typo! If not, then the absolute most embarrassingly stingy gesture ever. 2 million THB would be generous if, say, I was donating it. But for a Country...a Kingdom...it's a freakin' JOKE. An insult more accurately and better off not bothering. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse123 Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 As a middle income wealthy country, I would be embarrassed, if I was thew Prime minister, to announce such a paltry amount in humanitarian aid. Less of an insult not to bother. There are private individuals with modest amounts of money donating far more, let alone a Kingdom of 70 million people donating this paltry amount.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 That will defiantly get you some two piece tanks and some sub engines if we are very lucky ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo53 Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 6 hours ago, darksidedog said: I know it is said that every little helps, but I am somewhat dismayed that in this case the "little" truly is seriously little, especially for an entire nation. Embarrassing even!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 7 hours ago, webfact said: The 2 million baht (about 60,000 USD) will be given to the Thai embassy in Poland to provide aid through relevant emergency organizations to those in need. Every little helps, and boy is that little. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion58 Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Couch cushion change, to be sure, but give credit where due: It’s a miracle they’ve even heard of Ukraine, let alone have any awareness of the situation there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny202 Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Just now, fusion58 said: Couch cushion change, to be sure, but give credit where due: It’s a miracle they’ve even heard of Ukraine, let alone have any awareness of the situation there. They should have. Most of the "Russian" tourists I have met here are actually Ukranian's living in Russia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawadee1947 Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 What is 2 Million Baht........if you think of half a Million dollars for a SUB without engines......???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtrnuno41 Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Only 2 million baht, but ok all helps. In "my" country we had a fund raise on tv and brought up 106 million euro. (incredible) Meaning people gave over 15 euro/household. Of course even more as not all gave money. There were even people driving up to Poland and pick up refugees ! No one ever did for Syrians or other refugees. It is amazing. Understatement, im flabbergasted. I wonder again how many millions will get lost. Incredible, as in Yemen there are people having it way more bad then Ukrainian people. A long lasting war, costing many their lives and kids are dying of not having food, water or healthcare. For that matter, you see the same in Afghanistan, 20 years of building up country and gone in a jiffy. I agree with Biden. They had 300000 people trainend in military and police and instantly surrendered to Taliban. And now all is a mess. Or Haïti, they said they would help building up after the quakes, but .....? And i think to myself : what a wonderful world, o yeah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henk Langeweg Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 (edited) Insult, better make some funds free to help the U&R people getting home .... Edited March 11, 2022 by Henk Langeweg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvdf Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 (edited) 2.5x bank deposits for one-year visas. Generous. Edited March 11, 2022 by mvdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 6 hours ago, Neeranam said: Well done MoFA, a kind gesture. I can't believe some are complaining it isn't enough. I only hope it gets to the people, Ukraine is one of the most corrupt countries in the world, even more than Thailand. According to 2021 Corruption Percrptipns Index, Ukraine is not one of the most corrupt countries in the world. Albeit it's corruption score is about the same for about 49 other countries out of a total 180 countties in the Index such as most of the former USSR countries ( incl. Russia), most of South & Central America and a smattering of African countries. But there are 42 countries with even lower scores (higher corruption) than Ukraine. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corruption_Perceptions_Index As far as 2 million THB not seen as being enough, expats on a non O-A retirement vise extension must transfer to Thailand a minimum of 780k THB annually using the income method, not uncommon for some to transfer much more beyond 1 million THB. So yes, 2 million THB is a pittance for Thailand, especially coming from a supposedly democratic nation that spends billions of baht for hi-tec military weapons against "shadow enemies" while maintaining a bloated military command. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlandtree Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 8 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said: It's not a huge amount but it's something. It will also send a message to Russia. You never know we may make the hate list Russia has ???? Tough <deleted> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlandtree Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Skeptic7 said: 2 MILLION THB?!? Surely this is a typo! If not, then the absolute most embarrassingly stingy gesture ever. 2 million THB would be generous if, say, I was donating it. But for a Country...a Kingdom...it's a freakin' JOKE. An insult more accurately and better off not bothering. Exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 This is the charity equivalent of insulting with faint praise. How was the lead actor? Well he knew his lines. How much did Thailand? 2 million baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyExpat57 Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 I did a search on this topic, the only thing it would return is something that sounded like "key nyow" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myran Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Good move. Every bit helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandeventer Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 10 hours ago, worgeordie said: 2 Million Baht , not a lot for a nation to send . regards Worgeordie It's not the amount but the thought that counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandeventer Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, hotchilli said: Every little helps, and boy is that little. Most of us have 4000,000 to 800,000 sitting in a bank getting little or nothing for it. So if the government would give us a break on the visa requirements we could add some to the pot? IE I have 800,000 in the bank so if they would reduce the amount needed for the visa to 700,000 I would donate 100,000. Edited March 11, 2022 by vandeventer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfox Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Yes it's a small sum of money but it's the thought that counts that matters as I don't see to many other Asian countries donating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsari Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 5 hours ago, Bluespunk said: Did you read where I said ''ordinary Russians''? Or even where I noted what happens to those who do show dissent? Or possibly take heed that the post I quoted was, quite rightly, saying ordinary Ukrainians cannot be blamed for the actions of Ukraine's own elite? Hopefully you meant the actions of the Ukrainians elected leaders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 4 minutes ago, itsari said: Hopefully you meant the actions of the Ukrainians elected leaders I meant I agreed with the poster I quoted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsari Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 How much money has Thailand sent in aid to there neighbouring country Myanmar that has been taken over by democratically elected goverment . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, itsari said: How much money has Thailand sent in aid to there neighbouring country Myanmar that has been taken over by democratically elected goverment . Thought it was the military who took over the democratically elected govt. in Myanmar. Edited March 11, 2022 by Bluespunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbfounded Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 13 hours ago, webfact said: The 2 million baht (about 60,000 USD) will be given to the Thai embassy in Poland and from there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyn Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 They should be ashamed at sending such a paltry amount They could have at least sent some expensive cars and watches there doesnt seem to be a shortage of them in Gov. circles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucegoniners Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 2 million baht. That's hilarious. Don't spend it all in one place, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Cheap Charlies. I've donated $20 K Baht to 3 refugee families just this past week. Zero government/agencies involved, fortunately. Two of these families are Ukrainian and just arrived in Poland. Local people are helping with necessities, transportation, temporary lodging in their homes and even finding rent-free apartments for them. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 20 hours ago, Kenny202 said: Particularly for a country that always seems to have their paw out for a handout Probably wanting some unused Pfizers back for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusb Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Its a small token of guilt money so they don't look bad kissing Russia's butt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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