Popular Post snoop1130 Posted March 11 Popular Post Share Posted March 11 PM Srettha Thavisin has set a new record for overseas trips since taking the office in September last year. During his 176 days in office, he has travelled to 16 countries, spending a total of 52 days, or about 30% of his time, outside Thailand. Questions have, however, been raised over the benefit to the country of his numerous foreign trips. Thai people been kept abreast of his meetings with foreign leaders and private firms through his X accounts. Full story: Thai PBS 2024-03-11 - 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 3 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tropicalevo Posted March 11 Popular Post Share Posted March 11 He just wanted the air miles before he is de-throned. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dolf Posted March 11 Popular Post Share Posted March 11 He wanted to try real beer 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post daveAustin Posted March 11 Popular Post Share Posted March 11 2 hours ago, snoop1130 said: spending a total of 52 days, or about 30% of his time, outside Thailand Is there any chance he could spend 100% of his time outside Thailand? 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhounan Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 The Fashionista Salesman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted March 11 Popular Post Share Posted March 11 Looking for a bolt hole for when it all goes tits is my guess 🤔 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 (edited) 3 hours ago, Dolf said: He wanted to try real beer In France? Not a chance. Hop over the Channel. Edited March 11 by Tropicalevo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Etaoin Shrdlu Posted March 11 Popular Post Share Posted March 11 A clever ruse to avoid being in Thailand more than 179 days this year. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncltd1973 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 yeah, go ahead and stay longer - not much happening here anyway 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted March 11 Popular Post Share Posted March 11 12 hours ago, snoop1130 said: PM Srettha Thavisin has set a new record for overseas trips since taking the office in September last year. During his 176 days in office, he has travelled to 16 countries, spending a total of 52 days, or about 30% of his time, outside Thailand. With outstretched hands holding a begging bowl.... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 10 hours ago, daveAustin said: Is there any chance he could spend 100% of his time outside Thailand? Soon, after Yingluck is back in the fold and the Thaksin trio take over. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 12 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Questions have, however, been raised over the benefit to the country of his numerous foreign trips. He is their fearless leader. Hence everything he does benefits Thailand. Even if it is only a holiday. He shows his fearlessness as a worldwide traveller. Sending the work his image so they know Thailand is so good. If I was the leader, I would travel as much as possible also. Especially if the country is paying for it and of course, I would take time out while travelling to meet with people in high positions. I sure would not be going to meet the poor or my countrymen that are abroad. So it all benefits the country. He may get lucky and some high-so in another country will offer him a sweet deal to bring their business to this country. How many other leaders of nations do what Thai leaders do? Going personally to do what others have been given a position to do or to speak in their behalf. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted March 12 Popular Post Share Posted March 12 He has got to realise the problems are here in Thailand , he's done bugger all about the smoke problem ,even though he knew it was going to happen ,as it does every year regards worgeordie 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingtlger Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: he has travelled to 16 countries, spending a total of 52 days, or about 30% of his time, outside Thailand. And the problems in Thailand only get worse..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 PM Given 139 Million Baht In Funding For World Tours In Fiscal 2024 By Thai Newsroom Reporters Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris Monday, March 11, 2024. Photo: Thai Rath THE GLOBETROTTING PRIME MINISTER Srettha Thavisin has been given a sum of 139 million baht in government funding at his disposal with which he may travel the world over for the current fiscal year, according to a government official. The 139 million baht in funding was primarily earmarked for planned expenditure of the Pheu Thai-backed prime minister’s official trips overseas throughout fiscal 2024 for reported purposes of propagating and promoting Thailand’s potentials in international trade, investment and tourism. Of that total, an estimated 68 million baht in funding for the real estate mogul-turned-prime minister’s official world tours has been contributed by the Board of Investment, an agency attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, said the official attached to Government House who only spoke on condition of anonymity. Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2024-03-12 - 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 rgrdns Posted March 12 Popular Post Share Posted March 12 World, the final frontier These are the voyages of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin Its four year mission To explore strange new countries To seek out new life And new civilizations To boldly go where no man has gone before 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffggi Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 23 minutes ago, webfact said: THE GLOBETROTTING PRIME MINISTER Srettha Thavisin has been given a sum of 139 million baht in government funding at his disposal with which he may travel the world over for the current fiscal year, according to a government official. But has anyone informed him he does not need to use it all ......................LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted March 12 Popular Post Share Posted March 12 Since he is accomplishing zero here, I guess it does not matter. And it gives him a chance to be wined and dined at Michelin starred restaurants, and try some vintages of Lafite Rothschild, and Domaine Romanee Conti he has never had before, due to the silly, punitive, ignorant luxury taxes being imposed here. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brianthainess Posted March 12 Popular Post Share Posted March 12 "PM Srettha Thavisin, is here to see you Sir" "Who?" "He's from Thailand sir" " Where is that?" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Sure ! Some Travel is need for Business and Investment purposes as well as Diplomatic reasons However Shretta seems to be a glorified Salesman on a mission to sell whatever he possibly can to keep his Country afloat I am sure that other Countries dont need to peddle their wares in this fashion to attract Investment Their track records and commitment to favourable 2 way relationships sell their own Investments 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Why Not he is nothing more than hand-picked a puppet.🤣 He is doing the same job Big Joke was doing home, PR that it a International puppet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 2 hours ago, webfact said: PM Given 139 Million Baht In Funding For World Tours In Fiscal 2024 That's quite a lot of money. Almost like "they" want him out of the country while "they" run it. I wonder if this includes airfare (on RTAF or TG)? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 I wonder if these foreign leaders know that this clown was not elected by the Thai people, and the guy who should have been PM was stopped for some technicality by soldiers, or should I say generals who should be nowhere near having any say in any government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 4 hours ago, webfact said: PM Given 139 Million Baht In Funding For World Tours In Fiscal 2024 By Thai Newsroom Reporters Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris Monday, March 11, 2024. Photo: Thai Rath THE GLOBETROTTING PRIME MINISTER Srettha Thavisin has been given a sum of 139 million baht in government funding at his disposal with which he may travel the world over for the current fiscal year, according to a government official. The 139 million baht in funding was primarily earmarked for planned expenditure of the Pheu Thai-backed prime minister’s official trips overseas throughout fiscal 2024 for reported purposes of propagating and promoting Thailand’s potentials in international trade, investment and tourism. Of that total, an estimated 68 million baht in funding for the real estate mogul-turned-prime minister’s official world tours has been contributed by the Board of Investment, an agency attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, said the official attached to Government House who only spoke on condition of anonymity. Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2024-03-12 - 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 Did Emmanuel not do the honour of mentioning that he still had his bath towel wrapped around his neck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 5 hours ago, hotchilli said: Soon, after Yingluck is back in the fold and the Thaksin trio take over. At least Thaksin and Yingluck were elected by the Thai electorate, and Thaksins daughter has several university degrees. Not like a certain ex PM who only had a Military Academy education and probably an average low Thai IQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoon Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 (edited) si·ne·cure /ˈsinəˌkyo͝or/ noun noun: sinecure; plural noun: sinecures a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit. "political sinecures for the supporters of ministers" Similar: easy job, soft option, cushy number, money for old rope, money for jam, picnic, doddle, walk in the park, cinch, gravy train, bludge. Edited March 12 by Enoon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 He wants to show he is taller and jollier than the average Bloke.🙃🙃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 2 hours ago, NoshowJones said: At least Thaksin and Yingluck were elected by the Thai electorate, and Thaksins daughter has several university degrees. Not like a certain ex PM who only had a Military Academy education and probably an average low Thai IQ. Whilst I agree Thailand was in better hands with Thaksin than the military I don't see that going back to the old ways is going to help Thailand. They really do need some fresh ideas and move forward... hint intended 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 (edited) They travel as there is no tomorrow. This is the Pattaya(!) delegation (not the Thai delegation) at the (not too important) travel trade show in Berlin. It includes the Chonburi governor(!), the head of Chonburi Provincial Administrative Organization, deputy major of Pattaya and even some people who deal with tourism 😄 (from "Chonburi PR" facebook) And of course HE also used the chance for a little walkaround there: Edited March 12 by KhunBENQ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 12 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Whilst I agree Thailand was in better hands with Thaksin than the military I don't see that going back to the old ways is going to help Thailand. They really do need some fresh ideas and move forward... hint intended Probably so, I cannot say too much about Thaksin as he was near enough in his last two years when I came to stay in Thailand, But I sure wish Thailand was the same now as it was then, all the expats I knew then were all content. There are none left I can talk to now as they have all either left or died. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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