Well, Thai government contribution has been uppped to 30 million baht, 20,000 tonnes or rice and medical teams. Much better.

Sounds much better. The key word -- sounds. It would be interesting to know how much of that is CASH RIGHT NOW which is the major thing being asked for urgently. Also, what portion is in rice and how are they valuing the rice, by wholesale or highly marked up retail value?

Probably the Uncle Ben's rice price in Thailand.

Well, Thai government contribution has been uppped to 30 million baht, 20,000 tonnes or rice and medical teams. Much better.

Where did you hear that rumour? so far it's $ 20,000 plus save face sum of $80,000 to make $100 grands. Yes the Gov. may get more from its people to add into their fund. Shame!

To date Thai Red Cross, without publication had sent 250,000 to their counter part. You may contribute to their rescue operation via net through SCB credit cards.