webfact Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Thailand has offered an official apology to India over a remark made by a Thai trade representative at the 13th World Trade Organisation ministerial conference in the United Arab Emirates. The Thai representative is reported to have said, during the conference, that the Indian government’s measure to supply cheap rice to its people by subsidising the cost of its production is not actually intended for the good of the people, but to increase export market share. The Indian government contends, however, that the measure is to ensure food security in India and the surplus rice is exported, because India is an established major rice exporter like Thailand. Full story: Thai PBS 2024-03-04 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post flyingtlger Posted March 3 Popular Post Share Posted March 3 That's like the Pot calling the Kettle Black. Thailand does the same thing..... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandiRona Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 I am not sure Thailand understand the magnitude of India’s population. It’s a tough order of magnitude to ensure food for 1.5 billion people. I think every country should think about their citizens first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted March 3 Popular Post Share Posted March 3 2 hours ago, RandiRona said: I am not sure Thailand understand the magnitude of India’s population. It’s a tough order of magnitude to ensure food for 1.5 billion people. I think every country should think about their citizens first. Many of those wandering around in Thailand look like they get more than a share of the rice. 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 (edited) 4 hours ago, webfact said: The Thai representative is reported to have said, during the conference, that the Indian government’s measure to supply cheap rice to its people by subsidising the cost of its production is not actually intended for the good of the people, but to increase export market share Of course subsidising Thai produce is something Thailand would never do.... Edited March 3 by hotchilli 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 I have frequently heard Thais making derogatory comments about Indians. Apparently they feel some sort of false sense of superiority over them. Perhaps it is over something as silly as lighter skin? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 That's what happens when nepotism rears its ugly head and instead of hiring the best. you hire your friends and family. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 India vs Thailand Some interesting Quality of Life Comparisons Mylifeelsewhere.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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