ujayujay Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Yes.....aham....sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse123 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 1 minute ago, SABloke said: What's that big dip after the 2014 line all about? >_> Dunno, But if it doesn't show the Junta in a good light, look at it again upside down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftorright Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 16 billion spend over a 5-day period boils down to 48.5 baht spent per day per head of the Thai population (66 million), or to just under 200 baht for a family of four. Either the 16 billion figure is imaginary or the result is not really something to boost about, I'd think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simoh1490 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 8 minutes ago, SABloke said: What's that big dip after the 2014 line all about? >_> Anti-governement protests mostly: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/thailand-political-crisis-consumer-confidence-drops-utcc-527084 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalblue Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 6 hours ago, colinneil said: Spending during the 5 day songkran period up 12-14 percent. Where did he get that figure from? Thin air? Traffic tickets and taxi fares after vehicles being impounded. Plus the amount of people who were forced to use public transportation due to the passengers in pickup trucks regulation. And those who were fined for violating the new rule. This amounts to a great deal of spending for people. People are spending baht because they couldn't get home fast enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Spending up 12-14% because businesses increase their prices during the festive season. Gotta get it while the gettin's good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 1 hour ago, wabothai said: from Kobkarn's christal ball Like the old phrase goes "I doubt if she leaves home without it" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Privateer Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 4 hours ago, binjalin said: ....... Airport shut-down, violent protests, roads blocked ALL should have been cracked down on when they first started ....... Politics aside, I am only aware of these getting out of control pre-junta? The junta are doing exactly as you recommend. Sometimes stability is needed to achieve a fair and lasting democracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Scouse123 said: The guy and his junta belong in the movie business. He has more imagination than Walt Disney! A " happiness poll " has rated Thailand highly in terms of happiness. What kind of crap was that thought up by. Will he publish a corruption poll, a road accident poll, an educational standards poll, a reliability study on court verdicts or justice poll, ???, Nope, I think not.No need, everybody is happy!! ....... He is a happiness director and song writer is there nothing above this guys realm of possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Privateer Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Srikcir said: It's all about perspective: Interesting. Seems around the mean for the last 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Privateer Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 1 hour ago, SABloke said: What's that big dip after the 2014 line all about? >_> And followed by such a sharp recovery?? Lies, dam lies and (misused) statistics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChakaKhan Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 5 hours ago, Cyclone88 said: I doubt that very much. It takes them 5 minutes to give me 100 baht change from 2000 baht. They still use a calculator to work it out and then double check it again to make sure it's correct. Mathematics aren't their greatest asset. 5555 I like when give them too much in an effort to get a bank note back opposed to change They look at ME as if im the crazy one--as i wait for them to out the # into the machine to explain it to them--yes--u give me 20 baht change..not a handful of change!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 8 hours ago, simoh1490 said: How do they know spending has increased by 12-14%? The same way they know what the unemployed levels are without having to ask everyone in the country, by modelling. Look at hotel occupancy rates in selected hotels and compare to the previous Songkran numbers; look at tourist arrivals for the period and ditto; and so on and so on. Shows how quickly things can be done when needed! "Songkran" isn't even finished yet in some places! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 5 hours ago, stickyrice2000 said: I don't know where Thaivisa is getting their information. I believe in your information more. It coincides with what the people who work daily are saying. People are having a hard time. Thai medias are being controlled. We rarely hear anything bad about the military government. "We rarely hear anything bad about the military government." And that is because you are not allowed to say anything bad about the military government! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 3 hours ago, survivalblue said: Traffic tickets and taxi fares after vehicles being impounded. Plus the amount of people who were forced to use public transportation due to the passengers in pickup trucks regulation. And those who were fined for violating the new rule. This amounts to a great deal of spending for people. People are spending baht because they couldn't get home fast enough. I thought that the new pick up regulations regarding passengers in pick ups was being shelved until after Songkran? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish monger Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I would love to know, what magical mystery formula they use to get these numbers so quickly after an event or holiday....Kobkarn always seems to have the best methods.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvavin Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 How does he arrive that economy is good? I am speechless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOOD Robin Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 10 hours ago, darksidedog said: The extra money Thai people have been shelling out in the last five days has been going to the cops in traffic related fines, and vehicle repair bills. And dont forget all their LAST money they give to the monks and temples. CRAZY !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeupplease Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 11 hours ago, simoh1490 said: Sad that you think all elements of governement are staffed with 7/11 workers. 7/11 workers are better educated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nong38 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 11 hours ago, darksidedog said: The extra money Thai people have been shelling out in the last five days has been going to the cops in traffic related fines, and vehicle repair bills. So the figure came from the cops takings then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackted Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 12 hours ago, steven100 said: the people want peace as it is happening now. they don't mind the Junta in power, just you. Could you quantify this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retiredandhappyhere Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 14 hours ago, colinneil said: Spending during the 5 day songkran period up 12-14 percent. Where did he get that figure from? Thin air? Yes, spending is up on "estimated" figures. How the devil do they know anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retiredandhappyhere Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 15 hours ago, steven100 said: Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha is doing a good job, he is working hard to continue to bring Thailand into economic sustainability. The China-Thai rail project is to go ahead, roads, energy and infrastructure development is happening. Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha is #1 ....... Wow, you are easliy pleased.....clearly one of his "happy" people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoon Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 16 hours ago, steven100 said: Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha is doing a good job, he is working hard to continue to bring Thailand into economic sustainability. The China-Thai rail project is to go ahead, roads, energy and infrastructure development is happening. Khun Prayuth Chan O Cha is #1 ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya28 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Numbers plucked from a monkeys' bottom as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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