webfact Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 PM to open floating market near Government HouseAnapat DeechuayThe NationPrime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha gestures while touring a temporary orchid market just outside Government House yesterday after presiding over its opening ceremony.BANGKOK: -- PRIME MINISTER General Prayut Chan-o-cha is planning to open a floating market at Khlong Prem Prachakorn near Government House.Prayut floated the idea after presiding over the opening ceremony of the orchid market next to Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem.Prayut came up with the idea of a floating market while walking back to Government House from the orchid market with his secretary-general Wilas Arunsri.Wilas also reported that the authorities were in discussions with the Fine Arts Department to conduct landscape improvements around Government House by extending the fence line along the first gate towards Khlong Prem Prachakorn.The premier ordered that the plan to be thoroughly studied with regard to adverse effects and budget."When I try to build something, people might say that I want to stay in my position longer," Prayuth said.Prayut said the orchid market, which will be open every Monday to Wednesday from 9am to 6pm for three months, would provide opportunities for farmers who are facing problems with limited outlets in which to sell their orchids and low pricing."Thailand is the world second largest orchid exporter after the Netherlands and its export volume is worth Bt3 billion per year," he said.The orchid trade should be promoted to boost the country's income, he said. This can be achieved by stimulating the domestic consummation of orchids, finding more markets for orchid exports and promoting orchid processing for added value, he said.This also goes along with the |government's five-year vision for |"the sustainable security of the country and sustainable prosperity for the people."The prime minister also urged those involved in the orchid trade, especially the middlemen, to ensure consumers get quality goods at appropriate pricing.Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/PM-to-open-floating-market-near-Government-House-30252209.html-- The Nation 2015-01-20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 "Prayut came up with the idea of a floating market while walking back to Government House from the orchid market with his secretary-general Wilas Arunsri." Oh good. Glad to see a lot of thought and planning went into this. Not just some off the cuff passing whimsy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Will there be boats for hire to visit the market and will foreigners have to pay Bt 2,000 as opposed to Bt 800 for Thais, as approved by the Bkk Governor ? Does dear leader know of such rip offs and does he care as Thais making money equals Happiness. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted January 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2015 It seems that the PM either has lots of idle time on his hands or he's a trivial pursuit fan busying himself with stuff that his subordinates easily can take care of such items as bike lane and floating markets and devote his time to more urgent stuff like the killing in the south.. solve this problem PM and you will be remembered for ever... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 He needs the market for his new orchid scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naboo Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 He's spent an awful lot of time recently on this orchid promotion, an industry that brings in annually just under $2 per head of the population. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post neverdie Posted January 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2015 Maybe Lukecan can visit these markets before the touts move in. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePlant Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Maybe Lukecan can visit these markets before the touts move in. He wouldn't be able to get a taxi to take him.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrtoad Posted January 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2015 Lukecan will be delighted to visit, maybe he could do an air show for the grand opening 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverdie Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Maybe Lukecan can visit these markets before the touts move in. He wouldn't be able to get a taxi to take him.... Maybe whereustay can assist him there....errr wait a minute ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 This unelected official does enjoy a lot ribbon cutting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 This unelected official does enjoy a lot ribbon cutting. That's all he does and writes it all off as personal gifts to the people. He is very egotistical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATF Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Will the boats be on wheels? Like the "Floating" Market in Pattaya. Edited January 20, 2015 by ATF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverdie Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Will the boats be on wheels? Like the "Floating" Market in Pattaya. Maybe. Maybe they will also steal the 99 baht breakfast deal from the sleazy Pattaya breakfast establishments......trying to boost the ratio of tourist farang to pay the inflated water market prices. Really what Tnailand needs is a few more shopping malls. Maybe a mall with a floating market inside 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recycler Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Why not go for a floating government? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverdie Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Why not go for a floating government? As opposed to a sinking one ? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Why not go for a floating government? As opposed to a sinking one ? ? A government that floats versus one that sinks versus one that just sucks the life out of the country.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chotthee Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Why not go for a floating government? As opposed to a sinking one ? ? A government that floats versus one that sinks versus one that just sucks the life out of the country.. They will need the navy to carry out the next coup. Tanks will just sink in water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Government House by extending the fence line along the first gate towards Khlong Prem Prachakorn. encroaching? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naboo Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Really what Tnailand needs is a few more shopping malls. Maybe a mall with a floating market inside Yes, Central Group to open a mall with a floating market, as Thai as Thai can be, the Thainess campaign would be complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toybits Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I wonder what those people at Damnoen Saduak are going to think about this plan? Oh! Who cares about them anyway. ha ha.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Brain in gear before the mouth please. Aren't there a few more pressing issues needing attention. I am sure the able bodied advisors & staff can take care of a floating market. bike lanes & marketing orchids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabothai Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Tourists want to visit the floating market........can you imagine the confusion. The taxis will bring them to whatever pays best. TAT where are you????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docshock13 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Why not go for a floating government? As opposed to a sinking one ? ? A government that floats versus one that sinks versus one that just sucks the life out of the country.. They will need the navy to carry out the next coup. Tanks will just sink in water. They can use their shiny new submarines Subs should arrive just in time before the (now post-poned) elections in 2016. Edited January 20, 2015 by docshock13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarearn Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Thai orchids are beautiful. It is good to see that this industry is being promoted. Sometimes "aha" moments can, in a flash, produce far better results, than long-term planning. So far we have see a lot better quality control and distribution for other Thai agricultural products under the current administration, than we did under the previous one. Take rice for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I seen the opening of the floating market on the TV channel 3 news. I hope it is very successful, and I hope to visit it the next time I am in Bangkok. Nice to see a good news story, amongst all the regular news stories of bad things happening all around the world. Stargeezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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