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Report Race Against Time: Bangkok May Be Below Sea Level by 2030
Let's take a good look at those predictions: 1. In 1960 all oil was pumped in temperate or desert areas, there was no fracking or offshore oil wells. If we look at oil production from on-shore non-arctic oil wells, production did peak in 1975 and has been going down since then. The increase in oil production has all come from offshore wells, arctic wells and fracking. 2. Was anyone actually saying that? 3. Acid rain in Europe and N. America (the world's biggest crop producing areas) has been greatly reduced due to the retiring of coal-fired plants and the shift to cleaner-burning natural gas. 4. In the late 1980's CFCs were banned. Since then the ozone layer depletion has stopped and it has actually begun to repair itself. 5. The amount of sea ice in the Arctic has declined to the point were major shipping companies are starting to use the sea routes that go north of Canada & Russia. Routes that would have been unthinkable 3 years ago. These disasters have been avoided or put off because of laws passed due to 'woke climate alarmism', or technological advancements by oil or shipping companies. If we had simple ignored them, the world would be much worse off than it is today. -
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Cambodia-China trade increases by 26%, but challenges loom
KT - Chea Sokunthea Cambodia’s trade with China surged by 26% in the first half of 2025, topping $9.2 billion despite structural concerns over long-term sustainability, according to new data from the General Department of Customs and Excise. The bulk of this growth was driven by Chinese exports to Cambodia, which rose 31.2% year-on-year to $8.52 billion. By contrast, Cambodia’s exports to China fell nearly 8%, totalling $750 million — a gap that underscores Phnom Penh’s continued dependence on Chinese goods, particularly machinery, electronics, and manufacturing inputs. Experts say the figures reflect both the strength and imbalance of the bilateral relationship. Cambodia remains a key node in China’s supply chain, serving as a low-cost manufacturing hub that benefits from tariff-free access under the Cambodia-China Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA), which came into force in 2022. “Cambodia has become a favoured investment destination due to its competitive production costs,” said Lor Vichet, Vice President of the Cambodia Chinese Commerce Association. But he warned that this advantage masks deeper vulnerabilities. Most of Cambodia’s exports — garments, footwear, and travel goods — are made with imported raw materials, mainly from China. This reliance could soon become problematic. Cambodia’s status as a Least Developed Country (LDC) gives it broad trade privileges, but these are set to expire by 2029. Once reclassified, it will face stricter sourcing rules to qualify for preferential access in Western markets. “We have about four years left to build domestic capacity,” Vichet said, urging investment in local production of inputs like fabric, zippers, and leather. Without this shift, Cambodia risks losing its competitive edge. He also highlighted the country’s untapped potential in agriculture, noting that current exports to China in that sector remain minimal. Diversifying beyond textiles could help stabilise trade and reduce overreliance on any single market or sector. Despite the challenges, officials remain optimistic. With improved logistics and deepening integration through initiatives like the Belt and Road and RCEP, Cambodia’s trade with China is expected to maintain its momentum — but sustainability will hinge on reforms that move beyond assembly-line economics. -2025-07-17 -
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Community Concerns Raised Over Iranian National Living on Pattaya Beach
I’ve seen this loser pushing his cart on Soi Bukow giving a hand to mouth gesture to massage girls indicating he needs money to eat. Strange how he has money for airfare, visa fees but too cheap to feed or house himself properly. -
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Where are the Tea bags gone ?
Big c here in Phuket have pg tip Yorkshire and typhoo plus Twinning and a few specialty teas Go online Villa also carry Taylors -
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Travel Chiang Mai Crowned Asia's Best City, Bangkok Shines in Third
Chiang Mai--- its a lovely city---- but I expected Hanoi to be higher on that list its behind 2 places in India and Bali---wow........
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