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Turbocharged
4 hours ago, inlinesix said:

Authorities worldwide give warnings after Thailand legalises weed
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/authorities-worldwide-give-warnings-after-thailand-legalises-weed

“"(Under) the Misuse of Drugs Act, any Singapore citizen or permanent resident found to have consumed controlled drugs outside Singapore will also be liable for the drug consumption offence," said Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), adding that checks are done regularly at various checkpoints.

Those convicted of drug consumption may be jailed for up to 10 years and fined up to $20,000.

In its response to The Straits Times on Thailand's cannabis legalisation, CNB said a strong push by parties with "vested interests" and "intense lobbying" has brought about more liberal drug laws in some countries.

But it rejected the viewpoint of proponents that cannabis is a "soft" drug with medical benefits.

CNB said scientific evidence has shown that cannabis is addictive and harmful, citing world bodies like the International Narcotics Control Board and studies that highlight the adverse effects of long-term cannabis use, such as increased risk of developing psychotic symptoms or schizophrenia.

Addressing the rise of cannabis edibles in other countries, like candies and cakes, CNB said these are "irresponsibly marketed as harmless consumables".

"The innocuous appearance of these products may entice unsuspecting youths to consume them, get intoxicated, and risk overdosing," it said.”

i just saw this in Lotus supermarket in Thailand. 😵

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Twincharged
14 hours ago, Meanmachine said:

  Bro Steve, 

we can see its your passion for eating yet you have the Courage to search for ingredients to " Cook for Love ", we couldn't think of a better word to best describe you . . . A foodie who'd travel In Europe for food paradise to endow us all. What a guy Steve 😉🙌🤗

Aiyo you flattered me la. Thanks for your compliment 🙏🙏🙏.

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Hypersonic
13 hours ago, Shibadog said:

i just saw this in Lotus supermarket in Thailand. 😵

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😲Thanks for the alert.

Will have to be more careful when i buy drinks from the convenient store when i visit later this month 

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https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Transportation/Thai-Airways-aims-to-finish-restructuring-in-2024-as-travel-rebounds?utm_campaign=GL_asia_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_source=NA_newsletter&utm_content=article_link&del_type=1&pub_date=20220704123000&seq_num=23&si=44594

Thai Airways aims to finish restructuring in 2024 as travel rebounds
Increased passenger traffic helps carrier halve capital needs under updated plan

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Thai Airways International filed for bankruptcy protection in May 2020, during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
YOHEI MURAMATSU, Nikkei staff writerJuly 2, 2022 00:44 JST

BANGKOK -- Thai Airways International on Friday announced that it expects to complete its capital restructuring in 2024 through a debt-for-equity swap, as easing travel restrictions from COVID-19 lift its performance.

The embattled flag carrier has submitted an updated turnaround plan to the authorities, and will seek approval from creditors in a meeting around August or September, pending a green light from the court.

The plan will convert the entire principal of Thai Airways' debt from the Thai government, its main creditor, as well as a portion of the principal from financial institutions into equity. The carrier expects to receive 80 billion baht ($2.26 billion) of capital through the process, eliminating its capital deficiency.

Thai Airways also said it expects to resume trading on the stock market in 2025.

The airline had previously sought an additional 50 billion baht in order to continue its operations. The new plan halves this figure to 25 billion baht, as a result of layoffs and asset sales, as well as improved cash flow from increased passenger traffic.

Amid a recovery in global travel, the carrier's average daily passenger numbers increased sixfold from January to around 12,600 in June. The load factor, or the percentage of available seats filled by passengers, gained 40 points to 75%.

The figures are approaching pre-pandemic levels, and Thai Airways is on track for a faster turnaround than previously planned, the carrier's recovery plan administrator Piyasvasti Amranand told reporters Friday.

Thai Airways filed for bankruptcy protection in May 2020. Its original turnaround plan, approved by the court in June 2021, has a five-year deadline, with the option for a two-year extension.

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https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/sell-premium-thailand-discourages-discounts-wants-high-value-tourists

 'Sell premium': Thailand discourages discounts, wants high-value tourists

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Thailand has received about two million foreign visitors in the first six months of this year. PHOTO: AFP
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BANGKOK (REUTERS) - Thailand's hotels, businesses and private hospitals should refrain from offering big discounts to lure tourists and focus instead on raising the country's value as a premium travel destination, government ministers said on Monday (July 4).

Thailand has received about two million foreign visitors in the first six months of this year, a steady revival after its tourism industry almost collapsed due to the pandemic and more than 18 months of complex and costly entry requirements.

"We cannot let people come to Thailand and say because it's cheap," Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said at an event at Bangkok's main international airport to promote tourism.

"Instead they should say, 'because it works, it's reasonable', that's where we can increase value," he said, echoing remarks by the country's tourism minister.

Mr Anutin likened the approach to that of luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton.

"Hold your ground. Sell premium. The more expensive, the more customers," he said. "Otherwise Louis Vuitton wouldn't have any sales."

One of Asia's most popular travel destinations, Thailand welcomed a record of nearly 40 million visitors in pre-pandemic 2019, who spent 1.91 trillion baht (S$74.70 billion), equivalent to 11 per cent of gross domestic product.

Arrivals slumped to 6.7 million the following year, and down to 428,000 in 2021, despite calibrated moves to end quarantine requirements.

It is forecasting 10 million foreign arrivals in 2022.

Earlier this year, Thailand launched a long-term visa programme for wealthy foreigners and skilled workers, sticking to its plan to lure high-spending visitors, despite major job and business losses in tourism during the pandemic.

 

My comment - This Mr Anutin guy seemed to be bloody high on marijuana

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9 hours ago, steveluv said:

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/sell-premium-thailand-discourages-discounts-wants-high-value-tourists

 'Sell premium': Thailand discourages discounts, wants high-value tourists

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Thailand has received about two million foreign visitors in the first six months of this year. PHOTO: AFP
Published 3 Hours Ago

BANGKOK (REUTERS) - Thailand's hotels, businesses and private hospitals should refrain from offering big discounts to lure tourists and focus instead on raising the country's value as a premium travel destination, government ministers said on Monday (July 4).

Thailand has received about two million foreign visitors in the first six months of this year, a steady revival after its tourism industry almost collapsed due to the pandemic and more than 18 months of complex and costly entry requirements.

"We cannot let people come to Thailand and say because it's cheap," Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said at an event at Bangkok's main international airport to promote tourism.

"Instead they should say, 'because it works, it's reasonable', that's where we can increase value," he said, echoing remarks by the country's tourism minister.

Mr Anutin likened the approach to that of luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton.

"Hold your ground. Sell premium. The more expensive, the more customers," he said. "Otherwise Louis Vuitton wouldn't have any sales."

One of Asia's most popular travel destinations, Thailand welcomed a record of nearly 40 million visitors in pre-pandemic 2019, who spent 1.91 trillion baht (S$74.70 billion), equivalent to 11 per cent of gross domestic product.

Arrivals slumped to 6.7 million the following year, and down to 428,000 in 2021, despite calibrated moves to end quarantine requirements.

It is forecasting 10 million foreign arrivals in 2022.

Earlier this year, Thailand launched a long-term visa programme for wealthy foreigners and skilled workers, sticking to its plan to lure high-spending visitors, despite major job and business losses in tourism during the pandemic.

 

My comment - This Mr Anutin guy seemed to be bloody high on marijuana

this is nothing new, its the same song that has been sung by previous gov officials before .. whether it is viable remains to be seen ..

truth is that many many people go to thailand because it is cheap, is is a great place for a holiday on a budget (ok except the handful who spend a lot having their holiday at places like club med or marriot naka at phuket) ..

who goes to thailand to buy LV (not talking about patpong market LV)? really?

as an aside not sure about marijuana but heard that this guy has taken 6 doses of vaccines ..

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22 hours ago, RH1667 said:

😲Thanks for the alert.

Will have to be more careful when i buy drinks from the convenient store when i visit later this month 

have a great trip .. at least for now no need compulsory insurance and no need thaipass ..

any driving planned?

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Hypersonic
18 minutes ago, Mooose said:

have a great trip .. at least for now no need compulsory insurance and no need thaipass ..

any driving planned?

Thanks. No intention to drive, and anyway will be there just for some meetings and then move to next destination. 

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1 hour ago, Mooose said:

this is nothing new, its the same song that has been sung by previous gov officials before .. whether it is viable remains to be seen ..

truth is that many many people go to thailand because it is cheap, is is a great place for a holiday on a budget (ok except the handful who spend a lot having their holiday at places like club med or marriot naka at phuket) ..

who goes to thailand to buy LV (not talking about patpong market LV)? really?

as an aside not sure about marijuana but heard that this guy has taken 6 doses of vaccines ..

the other issue is, if Thai focuses on premium tourists and turns away budget tourists, how will the tourist dollars be distributed among the local population?

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https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Telecommunication/Thailand-s-AIS-acquires-broadband-internet-provider-3BB?utm_campaign=GL_asia_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_source=NA_newsletter&utm_content=article_link&del_type=1&pub_date=20220704190000&seq_num=14&si=44594

Thailand's AIS acquires broadband internet provider 3BB
Telcom spends $908m to grab bigger market share ahead of rivals' megamerger

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AIS will buy a 99.87% stake in 3BB, a leading broadband internet provider. (Source photos by Yumi Kotani and screenshot from Triple T's website)
APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT, Nikkei staff writerJuly 4, 2022 15:59 JST

BANGKOK -- Thailand's biggest mobile phone operator Advanced Info Service (AIS) will spend a total of 32.4 billion baht ($908 million) to acquire shares of an internet service operator and infrastructure provider to expand its customer base ahead of a huge merger planned by rivals True Corp. and Total Access Communication (DTAC).

AIS will buy a 99.87% stake in internet service provider 3BB for 19.5 billion baht.

The company will also spend 12.9 billion baht to acquire 19% of Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund in a bid to strengthen its fiber-optic internet services.

"This [latest] acquisition will enhance consumer access to a broader and better quality of service by improving broadband inclusion in new areas targeting the [northern parts of the country] and non-city areas," said Tee Seeumpornroj, AIS chief finance officer, in a statement on Monday.

He added that the acquisition was expected to be completed and approved by the Office of The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) by the first quarter of 2023.

Currently, AIS has 1.9 million customers and the acquisition will increase this to 4.3 million, nearing its rival True, which has 4.7 million.

The acquisition was part of AIS's strategy to expand its customer base while focusing on 5G infrastructure buildout, a crucial part of a digital overhaul called Thailand 4.0 for Southeast Asia's second-largest economy. Wireless carriers are racing to capitalize on the country's 5G ambitions.

True and DTAC, the country's second- and third-largest internet providers by subscribers, respectively, say they are merging to secure capital and resources for the transition to 5G.

In April, shareholders of True and DTAC approved the merger, with the companies expecting the process to be completed in the third quarter of the year. Still, the outlook for the deal remains uncertain after a supervisory authority urged the telecom regulator NBTC to stop it out of interest to consumers.

While their merger awaits regulatory approval, AIS CEO Somchai Lertsutiwong vowed his company will continue to invest more, not only in internet broadband but also in telecom networks -- particularly 5G -- to maintain its dominant position in the country.

AIS says its 5G network now covers 75% of Thailand and plans to increase coverage to 85% by the end of the year.

Founded in 1986, AIS started as a computer rental business. In October 1990, it launched analog 900 MHz mobile phone services with a 20-year monopoly concession from the Telephone Organization of Thailand.

AIS posted a net profit of 6.3 billion baht in the first quarter of the year, down 4.5% from 6.6 billion baht in the same period of last year.

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Hypersonic

Please do not grab the polls so tightly on the BTS

and please do not cross your legs

for public convenience.

:D

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This morning was craving for soya sauce fried noodles (豉油王炒麵) so I cooked it with fried chicken wings.

My breakfast
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Very tasty noodle
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Crispy chicken wings
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4 hours ago, Shibadog said:

the other issue is, if Thai focuses on premium tourists and turns away budget tourists, how will the tourist dollars be distributed among the local population?

not very well is the short answer ..

if one looks at the luxury resorts, yes they do employ locals, but the spread of the tourist dollar is definitely not as good as the budget tourists who spend on everything from songtheaw drivers to roadside stalls to mall shops .. 

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2 hours ago, Jamesc said:

Please do not grab the polls so tightly on the BTS

and please do not cross your legs

for public convenience.

:D

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actually the first picture tells you not to lean on the poles 5555 

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1 hour ago, Mooose said:

actually the first picture tells you not to lean on the poles 5555 

actually the first picture tells you not to molest the poles 5555 ...

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On 7/3/2022 at 4:31 PM, inlinesix said:

Authorities worldwide give warnings after Thailand legalises weed
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/authorities-worldwide-give-warnings-after-thailand-legalises-weed

“"(Under) the Misuse of Drugs Act, any Singapore citizen or permanent resident found to have consumed controlled drugs outside Singapore will also be liable for the drug consumption offence," said Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), adding that checks are done regularly at various checkpoints.

Those convicted of drug consumption may be jailed for up to 10 years and fined up to $20,000.

In its response to The Straits Times on Thailand's cannabis legalisation, CNB said a strong push by parties with "vested interests" and "intense lobbying" has brought about more liberal drug laws in some countries.

But it rejected the viewpoint of proponents that cannabis is a "soft" drug with medical benefits.

CNB said scientific evidence has shown that cannabis is addictive and harmful, citing world bodies like the International Narcotics Control Board and studies that highlight the adverse effects of long-term cannabis use, such as increased risk of developing psychotic symptoms or schizophrenia.

Addressing the rise of cannabis edibles in other countries, like candies and cakes, CNB said these are "irresponsibly marketed as harmless consumables".

"The innocuous appearance of these products may entice unsuspecting youths to consume them, get intoxicated, and risk overdosing," it said.”

Neber do homework......

https://indonesiaexpat.id/news/brazilian-arrested-in-possession-of-marijuana/

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On 7/5/2022 at 8:57 AM, Mooose said:

this is nothing new, its the same song that has been sung by previous gov officials before .. whether it is viable remains to be seen ..

truth is that many many people go to thailand because it is cheap, is is a great place for a holiday on a budget (ok except the handful who spend a lot having their holiday at places like club med or marriot naka at phuket) ..

who goes to thailand to buy LV (not talking about patpong market LV)? really?

as an aside not sure about marijuana but heard that this guy has taken 6 doses of vaccines ..

Someone is taking too much ganja. Wants to price fake LV to be the same as real LV n sells premium ganja to boast luxury tour :D

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