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Have You Won the Game of Life?
Just for your information, what you call sleepless,is what makes societies go around, and make other lives easier, so they can succeed. I couldn't had done half of what I have done in my life, if there wasn't people who where willing to get up 5 in the morning, spend 2 hours to get to work, work 8 hours 5 days a week at monimum wages, and again, spend 2 hours back home, and at the end of the month have nothing left. Vote labour party in hope they do what they promise, and for then, when nothing improves vote for a right wing bastard like we see know. That's a steeple, a mistreated sheeple -
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Trump's Sex Crime Cabinet
and I'll keep being happy that Trump won. The voters didn't care about it. Only butt hurt anti Trumpers do care, not that it makes any difference to the fact that Trump won. -
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Thailand's Rice Yields Lag Behind Asian Counterparts Picture courtesy: Wikipedia Thailand, a well-known player in the global rice market, faces challenges as its average rice yields fall short compared to other major rice-producing nations. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345697-thailands-rice-yields-lag-behind-asian-counterparts/ -
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Thailand's Rice Yields Lag Behind Asian Counterparts
Picture courtesy: Wikipedia Thailand, a well-known player in the global rice market, faces challenges as its average rice yields fall short compared to other major rice-producing nations. Anon Nonsee, the deputy director-general of the Department of Rice, revealed that the country's yield per rai (0.16 hectares) is only about 400-500 kilograms. In stark contrast, countries like Vietnam and China achieve yields ranging from 1,000 to 1,200 kilograms per rai. These figures highlight a significant yield gap, attributable partly to the popularity of jasmine rice. Renowned for its aroma and soft texture, jasmine rice thrives under Thailand's drier conditions, particularly in the Northeast and North. However, its unique qualities come with yields of just 350-400 kilograms per rai, influencing Thailand’s overall average. Addressing this challenge, the Department of Rice is pursuing innovative strategies. There's a newfound emphasis on promoting coloured rice varieties, which align with growing market demands for specialty grains. Currently, these account for just 5-10% of total production, yet offer an intriguing niche with high market value. Anon explains, "Varieties like coloured rice and indigenous strains cater to niche consumers. These can be marketed similarly to luxury products—rare, valuable, and appealing to high-end markets." Interestingly, the popularity of coloured rice is rising, particularly among Chinese consumers, due to perceived health benefits. This growing interest dovetails with efforts from the Department of Rice to collaborate with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to increase exposure and entice tourists to try these unique grains during their stay. In an ambitious move, the Department plans to cultivate 'rainbow rice' in 2024, featuring varieties in vibrant hues like deep purple, light purple, and green. In a nod to tourism, rice fields in Chiang Rai and Phayao will take artistic shapes—such as a cat and a dinosaur—enhancing their appeal as tourist destinations. Beyond aesthetics, these rice varieties offer considerable economic benefits. Some have high protein content, making the leaves valuable for health foods and plant-based products. This has triggered interest from markets in China and Japan, with potential earnings of up to 100,000 baht per kilogram for hydrolysed protein. In addition, the Department advocates for transformative farming practices, encouraging farmers to grow high-protein coloured rice for animal feed. This approach, piloted in Mukdahan province, promises multiple harvests annually, potentially offering more lucrative returns than traditional rice farming. Through these innovative strategies, the Department of Rice aims to lift farmers out of low-income blocks, promoting diversified income streams and paving the way for sustainable agricultural practices in Thailand's rice sector, reported The Nation. -- 2024-12-09 -
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John Winston Lennon
This is an underground movie. It's really hard to find. But try to get your paws on it. Let Him Be -
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Pickup Truck Carrying Students Crashes, Leaving 2 Dead & 10 Injured: Driver Drunk
Death penalty is deserved for this, she drank the alcohol -
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Apart from Thais working in the tourism sector, does anyone actually want Russians here?
I have never been to Phuket and I haven't been to the Pattaya area in several years. I must admit I am not a stranger to Eastern Europeans. Overall? I quite like them. Especially the women. A lot of them of hot and I have had a couple of good experiences. Sadly at this point I would rather be around them than Westerners. First I have to filter out the non-White Westerners because there is just way too much nonsense from them, especially the American ones, then the White ones I have to filter out the men who are soyboys and the women who are feminists. Then there are South Asian, Sub Saharan and Chinese tourists.. Nah Russians are good with me.
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