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What films resonate with your own life?
Ok I'll play nice. Journey To The Center Of The Earth which is saw with my Mom in 1959. My cousin came too but mum had to call her sister to come pick him up as the movie scared him silly. Still one of my favorites ever though it's wayyyyyyy dated. Next - Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb which I watched in the base movie theater on a Strategic Air Command base in 1964. Needless to say the B-52 and KC-97 crews where whooping it up and having a great time. Then, Lord Of The Rings trilogy. I probably watch that ever 5 years was well as rereading the books, which I've done a whole lot of time, and they simply never get old. It's quintessential "Good vs Evil." The Hobbit trilogy was Ok but just not the same caliber. The Rings Of Power is just woke pablum. It has potential, but it will never go anywhere other than the dustbin of film history. Then of course, Fight Club. The author, Chuck Palahniuk, was born where I used to live. Where he got the inspiration to write Fight Club out in the freaking wheat fields, high-desert, and radioactivity of Eastern Washington and the Hanford Nuclear site is beyond me. But there ya go... -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 22 August 2025
Environmental Flaws Halt Land Bridge Megaproject File photo for reference only In a move that could redefine the future of Thailand's contentious Land Bridge megaproject, the House Committee on Land, Natural Resources and Environment is demanding a fresh review of its Environmental and Health Impact Assessment (EHIA). Concerns have been raised about incomplete and potentially inaccurate data in the current report, which may jeopardise not only the project but also the government's standing. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1370624-environmental-flaws-halt-land-bridge-megaproject/ -
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Report Environmental Flaws Halt Land Bridge Megaproject
File photo for reference only In a move that could redefine the future of Thailand's contentious Land Bridge megaproject, the House Committee on Land, Natural Resources and Environment is demanding a fresh review of its Environmental and Health Impact Assessment (EHIA). Concerns have been raised about incomplete and potentially inaccurate data in the current report, which may jeopardise not only the project but also the government's standing. At the forefront of this push is People's Party MP Poonsak Chanchampee, who chairs the committee. He highlighted significant gaps in the EHIA, particularly around the project's environmental and social impacts. Alarmingly, critical areas such as the effect on local fishing territories, the risks from proximity to the Ranong fault line, and ambiguous compensation measures have been insufficiently addressed. The committee's scrutiny has spotlighted admissions by the consulting firm responsible for the report that certain data were indeed incomplete or inaccurate. This revelation has prompted calls for the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) to commission a revised study that genuinely reflects community concerns. Poonsak stressed the importance of not rushing the process, with a final public hearing slated for Monday. He emphasised, "If the government wants to attract investors' interest, it must demonstrate transparency and responsibility rather than accelerate a flawed process." Further complicating matters, the committee identified over ten areas requiring reassessment. These include the project's site, potential damage to mangroves, risks to world heritage sites, and insufficient community involvement. These concerns have not only drawn attention from local communities but also fired up civil society groups, leading to a Senate petition for further examination of the consultation's transparency. In contrast, OTP Director Punya Chupanit defended the agency's due diligence, asserting that all legal and environmental mandates were met. Since 2021, comprehensive feasibility and environmental studies have taken place, claims Chupanit, alongside ongoing local collaborations. Despite these assurances, the project continues to face public scepticism. Many fear that without substantial amendments to the EHIA, deeper local opposition could arise. Observers caution that unresolved issues might erode any potential trust, thus imperilling the initiative's success. The Land Bridge project, heralded as a government flagship, seeks to construct deep-sea ports in Ranong on the Andaman coast and Chumphon on the Gulf of Thailand. These ports would be linked via a 90km dual-track railway and motorway designed for efficient container transfer. With such strategic ambition, the project aims to enhance regional connectivity but the spotlight remains on how the government addresses the growing local and environmental concerns. As MP Poonsak’s committee prepares to forward its findings and recommendations to relevant agencies, all eyes will be on how the powers that be navigate this complex and contentious pathway. In sum, the Land Bridge project stands at a crossroads, its future hinging on how effectively the government can engage with affected communities and address the flaws identified in current assessments. Only then might it transform from a contested plan into a celebrated milestone in Thailand's infrastructure landscape. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-08-22 -
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Retirement visa using the monthly income
Only the arrogant would think that means it has never happened.
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