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[drgoon]

The place is a sh#t hole now, what with the 'quality' Russian, Chinese gangsters. Then there's those from India.

I was there for a week earlier last month visiting Thai friends. They're moving out, had enough.

[baipaibkk]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

the Tourism Authority is focusing on promoting Thailand as a sustainable, eco-friendly travel destination, reported Bangkok Post.

Thailand is one of the largest environmental polluters in the world

[black tabby12345]

First causalities of the climatical change on the global are the low-laying coastlines and islands.

By the rising sea level.

Some other part of the world is already affected bad enough.

Australia started to accept refugees from the islands in the south Pacific.

 

Australia offers refuge to Tuvaluans as rising sea levels threaten Pacific archipelago (france24.com)

 

Looks  pretty much like the cost of the modern comfort and conveniences we take for granted.

There could be some natural cycle as well.

But Human Input is undoubtfully acerating  that sort of phenomenon. 

 

I really feel sorry that the  fast and worst  affected are often those in the 3rd World countries: They are usually much less consuming (by all means) than the 1st World population.

But they are often forced to suffer more than the people who make the negative changes  worse...

 

[RickyJB]

7 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

But what a about Defense Thailand needs to defend itself they need a Sub. New planes 

That is true 🤣

[cjinchiangrai]

9 minutes ago, black tabby12345 said:

First causalities of the climatical change on the global are the low-laying coastlines and islands.

By the rising sea level.

Some other part of the world is already affected bad enough.

Australia started to accept refugees from the islands in the south Pacific.

 

Australia offers refuge to Tuvaluans as rising sea levels threaten Pacific archipelago (france24.com)

 

Looks  pretty much like the cost of the modern comfort and conveniences we take for granted.

There could be some natural cycle as well.

But Human Input is undoubtfully acerating  that sort of phenomenon. 

 

I really feel sorry that the  fast and worst  affected are often those in the 3rd World countries: They are usually much less consuming (by all means) than the 1st World population.

But they are often forced to suffer more than the people who make the negative changes  worse...

 

Third world countries like Florida. Many major cities are at risk. Time to buy land up country.

[NedR69]

2 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

and the influx of Russian and Chinese gangsters and you have some major problems. 

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Yes...and just wait for the casinos to open in a few years.  Crime and gansters, organized crime will follow, or probably grow even before the first casino opens.  There's no enforcement now even for petty issues like bad driving, speeding, expired registration, motorbikes unsafe, no helmets, etc, etc.  Zero enforcement and a green light for crime when casinos are here.

[HOOD Robin]

2 hours ago, RickyJB said:

How about investing some money on proper drainage, flood defences instead of just thinking about the dollars coming in.  Serious over building and destroying nature wont help . 

 

Same for Pattaya area !

 

[10baht]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

operators are increasingly anxious about climate change's tangible consequences

JC and the boys -climate change is just a part of what?  "CLIMATE"  It has been going on since the beginning of time. Remember CC is just  code for wealth redistribution.

[patman30]

30 minutes ago, black tabby12345 said:

First causalities of the climatical change on the global are the low-laying coastlines and islands.

By the rising sea level.

Some other part of the world is already affected bad enough.

Australia started to accept refugees from the islands in the south Pacific.

 

Australia offers refuge to Tuvaluans as rising sea levels threaten Pacific archipelago (france24.com)

 

Looks  pretty much like the cost of the modern comfort and conveniences we take for granted.

There could be some natural cycle as well.

But Human Input is undoubtfully acerating  that sort of phenomenon. 

 

I really feel sorry that the  fast and worst  affected are often those in the 3rd World countries: They are usually much less consuming (by all means) than the 1st World population.

But they are often forced to suffer more than the people who make the negative changes  worse...

 

The age old Tuvalu propaganda.......

"In the four decades to 2014, Tuvalu's total land area grew by 73 hectares, or 2.9 per cent."

 

 

 

[10baht]

1 hour ago, JustinCredible said:

Does this mean that they finally realize that Climate Change is real?

Seriously???🤑 It's all a money grab. 

[Sorted2024]

Another load of BS .

A look at the infrastructure will tell you the real story 

[MarkBR]

1 hour ago, lavender19 said:

I live on Phuket for nine years many years ago. It's always had floods and and landslides. More to do the blocking of klongs and building on hillsides Nothing to do with the BS climate change

All statements correct except for last incorrect statement.  Climate Change increases frequency and magnitude of weather events - Basic  radiation physics interacting with atmosphere = more water in atmosphere due to more heat.

[black tabby12345]

28 minutes ago, cjinchiangrai said:

Third world countries like Florida. 

 

Do you call the state of Florida(US) the 3rd world?

[10baht]

48 minutes ago, baipaibkk said:

Thailand is one of the largest environmental polluters in the world

Screw that, if you want to point the finger for the world's worst you know where to point. 🙃 North

[10baht]

35 minutes ago, cjinchiangrai said:

Third world countries like Florida. Many major cities are at risk. Time to buy land up country.

No! No! stay away from up country - you know there are climate change earthquakes in the north.🤯

[cjinchiangrai]

13 minutes ago, 10baht said:

Screw that, if you want to point the finger for the world's worst you know where to point. 🙃 North

China and the U.S. by far.

[QPRFC]

I'm certain that they will continue to double plastic bag everything

[PingRoundTheWorld]

2 hours ago, LBFM1 said:

It  will soon' if not already,be one urban metropolis.  Phuket needs to find a secondary reason to exist beyond tourism.

Have you actually been to Phuket? it is nothing alike what you envision. It's quite a big island with many separate areas that are not really connected beyond roads, mainly due to terrain. It's imposssible for it to become one big metropolis without literally removing mountains, not to mention local politics. And as for Phuket finding a reason to exist other than tourism- that's about as funny as Pattaya officials' wet dream of rebranding it as a family-friendly destination. Having said all of that: it's obvious the problems are due to poor planning, over custruction, and lack of proper drainage. Other countries a fraction the size of Thailand can manage drainage and rarely flood - so why do so many areas in Thailand every year, multiple times a year. Pattaya again comes to mind: second road becomes second river every time it rains heavy - it clears out within a few hours but meanwhile it's barely useable - for a city that is one of the richest in Thailand it's amazing they cannot handle a little rain on THE main road for transporation. Just dig it up and install proper drains - not that hard.

[JimHuaHin]

Until Thailand has politicians and businesspeople, as well as political and big business leaders, who care more about the future of Thailand and the Thai people than exploiting the "system" to stuff more money in their pockets and (overseas) bank accounts, then Thailand is doomed.

[PingRoundTheWorld]

1 hour ago, black tabby12345 said:

I really feel sorry that the  fast and worst  affected are often those in the 3rd World countries: They are usually much less consuming (by all means) than the 1st World population.

But they are often forced to suffer more than the people who make the negative changes  worse...

Do you have actual examples of this happening? other than sob story propaganda? if anything I've heard more about extreme climate events in developed countries like hurricanes. Rising sea levels may or may not happen, but if that happens all coastline cities will be affected - including developed countries and including Thailand.

 

As for Tuvalu. At least at this point in time it's a threat of what MIGHT happen IF sea level rise frequency increases for decades. This isn't something that already happened, and so far sea levels have risen centimeters. Not saying it won't cause problems in the future - but it's not like tomorrow they will be underwater - that's just propaganda.

[PingRoundTheWorld]

13 minutes ago, JimHuaHin said:

Until Thailand has politicians and businesspeople, as well as political and big business leaders, who care more about the future of Thailand and the Thai people than exploiting the "system" to stuff more money in their pockets and (overseas) bank accounts, then Thailand is doomed.

So in other words- never. 

 

I wouldn't be so quick to put a doomed slogan on it. With all it's faults and corruption Thailand has still managed to be one of the nicer places to live in the region. Things might get done backwards and with a lot of flip-flopping, but eventually get done for the most part. Exept for proper drainage.

[Cabradelmar]

All this means is thaiz can excelerate their sellout while the selling is still good.