Also in this edition: Thailand's partial reopening to tourists won't fix its economic woes anytime soon, and Prayut is trying to use the global climate crisis as a PR opportunity for himself
anybody must concur, with grave sadness- and anger- that there is nothing but darkness in Thailand's future... re X's rearrival in Germany, BILD had a piece on it, and they mocked Vajinalongkorn (sic intentional, of course) relentlessly, repeatedly showing pix of his crop top shopping escapade, his coronation, and his FuFu the air marshall...
It's amazing how little climate change features in Thai politics. It's one of the hottest countries in the world, frequently affected by floods, droughts and heatwaves. Many of its beautiful beaches are set to be lost or diminished due to rising sea levels, and its economy relies heavily on climate-sensitive agriculture and long-haul aviation tourism. The country is at risk of being virtually uninhabitable by the end of the century in worst case scenarios.
Democracy activists should focus protests on Germany. Germany should not be allowing a dictator to reside in luxury in Bavaria, exploiting his workforce. Furthermore, German police should be thoroughly investigating the international assassinations of Thai democracy activists regardless of whether they are able to prosecute the culprits. Instead they are making backroom deals to help Vajinalongkorn avoid tax just to cream off a little of his money.
For the last several years Thailand has been relying on Chinese tourists to massively boost their tourism figures. I now live and work in China after 25 years in Thailand. Leaving China for a holiday is easy. Returning is not so easy. Three weeks expensive quarantine - 4 weeks in some places. Very few potential Chinese tourists are going to consider a 7 day holiday (which is what most Chinese can reasonably take from work) if that holiday stretches to 4-5 weeks absence from their work.
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I know he has had health problems. I hope that isn't still the case. Whatever the case may be, I'm happy to subscribe. Just a quick line of communication is needed regarding the inactivity. Not having a go here - just making a request. Hope all is well with everyone.
It is sad to see and know that the one who is in change spend all his time in a foreign country while he let prosecute the people who pay for it and want to change. In every country the law like section 112 are or were reviewed. We don't live anymore in the tie of Anna and the King and they must do something before things will happen as in 1789.
anybody must concur, with grave sadness- and anger- that there is nothing but darkness in Thailand's future... re X's rearrival in Germany, BILD had a piece on it, and they mocked Vajinalongkorn (sic intentional, of course) relentlessly, repeatedly showing pix of his crop top shopping escapade, his coronation, and his FuFu the air marshall...
Yeah, Mr.Andrew MacGregor Marshall. Thank you very much for this weekend Secret Siam Newsletter krub…😿❤️🌎👍
Good work, Andrew.
It's amazing how little climate change features in Thai politics. It's one of the hottest countries in the world, frequently affected by floods, droughts and heatwaves. Many of its beautiful beaches are set to be lost or diminished due to rising sea levels, and its economy relies heavily on climate-sensitive agriculture and long-haul aviation tourism. The country is at risk of being virtually uninhabitable by the end of the century in worst case scenarios.
Democracy activists should focus protests on Germany. Germany should not be allowing a dictator to reside in luxury in Bavaria, exploiting his workforce. Furthermore, German police should be thoroughly investigating the international assassinations of Thai democracy activists regardless of whether they are able to prosecute the culprits. Instead they are making backroom deals to help Vajinalongkorn avoid tax just to cream off a little of his money.
Yeah, but most stupid are people who believe that "climate" swindle.
For the last several years Thailand has been relying on Chinese tourists to massively boost their tourism figures. I now live and work in China after 25 years in Thailand. Leaving China for a holiday is easy. Returning is not so easy. Three weeks expensive quarantine - 4 weeks in some places. Very few potential Chinese tourists are going to consider a 7 day holiday (which is what most Chinese can reasonably take from work) if that holiday stretches to 4-5 weeks absence from their work.
Subscribers will receive at least two newsletters in your e-mail inbox each week. Every Monday, I will share a comprehensive roundup and analysis of the events of the previous week, with links to recommended articles published elsewhere as well as my own commentary. Every Friday I will publish a detailed original article focusing on interesting aspects of Thai politics, history or culture.
What happened to this?
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Yeah, is Secret Siam inactive?
I know he has had health problems. I hope that isn't still the case. Whatever the case may be, I'm happy to subscribe. Just a quick line of communication is needed regarding the inactivity. Not having a go here - just making a request. Hope all is well with everyone.
I agree. I really want to support the cause but some kind of update would be nice.
It is sad to see and know that the one who is in change spend all his time in a foreign country while he let prosecute the people who pay for it and want to change. In every country the law like section 112 are or were reviewed. We don't live anymore in the tie of Anna and the King and they must do something before things will happen as in 1789.
A Romanov / Ceaucescu moment approaches...
Ubolratana for president.
Whoreloser monarchy UK and Thailand will end like French Revolution