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The government has also been focusing on amending several laws to increase their effectiveness in protecting IP rights. However, the fact that the amendment process is not yet completed has affected the US’s perception of Thailand.
Or it could be the US has the perception that laws and amendments to laws are just words on paper with no enforcement.
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"I also want to know the reasons the EU lifted what they've called 'yellow cards' issued on some countries - what [those countries] did that satisfied the EU on the matter," he said.
As of now the EU has not yet explained to Thailand details about the measure that could get us out of the 'yellow card', he said.When all else fails, turn to the internet, all your questions will be answered.
http://ec.europa.eu/fisheries/cfp/illegal_fishing/info/index_en.htm
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Thailand does not need the EU or fear sanctions from them. Thais have a plan.
In the meantime, she said the Commerce Ministry has prepared alternative markets, such as Eastern Europe and the CLMV group, to accommodate Thai fishery products in place of the EU market.
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It appears Freddie was was not exactly a model citizen
Yes indeed. It appears that Mr. Grey was a low level, a very low level drug dealer, mainly marijuana, which is legal in my State. If only he had opened up a legal medical marijuana shop somewhere he might be considered a model citizen. But since all the medical marijuana shops selling pot to the same group of people they were selling to before medical marijuana became "a thing" are middle class white dudes and Grey was a piss poor black guy living in a down and out neighborhood of Baltimore, well, let's call Grey something less than a model citizen and the legal sellers of pot, well, we will call them progressives. Although my guess is that you are not too fond of progressives either.
On other hand, I don't think Black lives matter. I am not Black, but I know that other than my immediate family and a small circle of close friends, my life does not matter to anyone else. My skin color does not change that basic reality of being human. And since my life don't matter to anyone else I had best act accordingl
How do you come to the conclusion that he was "mainly a marijuana" dealer?
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...but didn't he say a few days ago....
Not many people know. When Newton came up with his third law of physics, (an equal but opposite reaction) he was really talking about Thai leadership.
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So all the hundreds, thousands? of highrise building built prior to 2007, what sort of magnitude quake can they withstand? I would have to assume this guy is only talking about the earthquake resistance in the structure itself, because I have not seen one steel reinforced masonry wall in any building in Thailand.
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Freddy Grey's arrest record:
- March 20, 2015: Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
- March 13, 2015: Malicious destruction of property, second-degree assault
- January 20, 2015: Fourth-degree burglary, trespassing
- January 14, 2015: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute
- December 31, 2014: Possession of narcotics with intent to distribute
- December 14, 2014: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance
- August 31, 2014: Illegal gambling, trespassing
- January 25, 2014: Possession of marijuana
- September 28, 2013: Distribution of narcotics, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance, second-degree assault, second-degree escape
- April 13, 2012: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance, violation of probation
- July 16, 2008: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession with intent to distribute
- March 28, 2008: Unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance
- March 14, 2008: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to manufacture and distribute
- February 11, 2008: Unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a controlled dangerous substance
- August 29, 2007: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, violation of probation
- August 28, 2007: Possession of marijuana
- August 23, 2007: False statement to a peace officer, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance
- July 16, 2007: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance (2 counts)
It appears Freddie was was not exactly a model citizen. Have to wonder how many lives and families he help to destroy.
There is no doubt there are many police that have no business being in law enforcement with the vigilante mentality so many seem to have. Its obvious the justice system is equally broken looking at this mans arrest record. Is this possibly where the brutal police mentality comes from?
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Some people who have the power to ram a new constitution through don't have the power to ask for anyone else's opinion.
You think it would really matter if there is a referendum? How many voters would actually read it? Of those, how many would fully understand it? I am guessing zero, this constitution will be written just like the other 15 or so, ambiguous and totally open for interpretation. Depending on the circumstance, the constitutional court judges will interpret it, to the favor of the govt in power or the ouster of the govt in power, again depending on circumstance.
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Gotta love the first pic of the pole that snapped in the middle. A few extra tons of crap that has been building over the years. No doubt thats where the chain reaction started.
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Why exactly did this make the news? This seems to me to be the national pastime for Thai males who are told to take a hike...
Check out the link I posted, look at the gruesome pictures, then you tell me if you think this guy hung himself.
In another photo of the man hanging, with his feet on the ground and severe wounds on his legs. He also had bruises on his wrists, like his hand were tied at one time. It is also very odd how he got to this remote location so far from his home. His vehicle was not found in the area, so I guess he walked a very long distance to hang himself instead of using his service weapon to do himself in, directly after he killed his wife.
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BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy likely contracted in the first quarter from the previous three months but looks set to return to growth in April-June, a central bank official said on Tuesday.
“There is a high chance that on-quarter GDP will be negative given the data we have tracked,” Don Nakornthab, director of the Bank of Thailand’s Macroeconomic Policy Office, told reporters. http://www.thestar.com.my/Business/Business-News/2015/04/21/Thai-Q1-economy-likely-contracted-quarter-on-quarter/?style=bizAt the speed these guys are lowering the economic outlook, I would be inclined to bet on a recession.-
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I can see where it would be difficult for the US shrimpers to compete with these countries that farm shrimp with the cheapest most environmentally destructive methods on earth, all with very little, to no regulation. Not to mention forced, child and slave labor from some of these countries.
Of course this isnt the argument shrimpers presented in the suit. Maybe it should have been.
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A huge quake and a real tragedy.
How about getting a couple of C130's in the air with relief supplies and S&R teams ?
From the OP
India has sent four tons of supplies - food, water, communications systems and other equipment and 40 trained rescue personnel to Nepal and plans to send two more aircraft with medical supplies and doctors, an Indian Defence Ministry spokesman said.
Unfortunately when natural disasters like happen it usually takes days fro S&R teams and supplies to reach the epicenter.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/04/25/us-quake-nepal-usa-idUSKBN0NG0OX20150425
http://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-prepares-to-send-emergency-aid-to-nepal-after-massive-quake/
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Did I miss something last week? Is somebody threatening Thailand? Why do they need more protection or war weapons than they already have?
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This seems to be a clear indication the fishing industry has pushed back, and wants to keep operating as it has in the past. Thats the problem with these big fat brown envelopes, once they are accepted, there is no changing the game.
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Not sure what these minimum standards are from the EU. Most likely they are not all that difficult to achieve. The Philippines avoided a red card within a six month time frame. There is to much corporate profits at stake to force countries like Thailand to do things the correct and moral way.
I am sure The EU does not want to do this, look how long it has taken to get to this point, the same as the US did not want to downgrade the Thai's in their TIP report. But Thailand pushed its limits way beyond and the countries had no other options. On the other hand, it will only take a small improvement, just the smallest of effort and Thailand will be upgraded, just for the sake of corporate profits.
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Gases from the engine providing the pressurization to the cabin - oil or hydraulic fluid in the bleed air from the engine into the cabin?
A "fume event"?
More like a strange event. Reading another source, only people in a few rows were effected as well as a nurse that was there trying to help. What ever it was, very strange to be so isolated to such a small area.
https://gma.yahoo.com/inside-skywest-airlines-plane-where-3-passengers-passed-150529031--abc-new
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This is the 2nd day that the Thai Administration has known about the recommendations from Mr Mark Lagon, given to the House Foreign Affairs sub committee, the prognosis is not looking good and undoubtedly will be meet with the usual indignant response from the Thai leadership , as always passing the buck has become an annual Thai event, this report is only the tip of the iceberg as other issues throughout Thailand in this day n age point to only one outcome , they have done nothing in 2 decades and the will to rise to the next level will hinder any efforts to eradicate this and many other unsavoury practices that Thailand seems to attract, the ball is in your court Thailand.
undoubtedly will be meet with the usual indignant response from the Thai leadership ,
Its already happened. http://www.samuitimes.com/thailand-disappointed-with-british-ngo-for-not-seeing-anti-human-trafficking-progress/
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The EU and US buy Thai fishery products because they are cheap. Western fisheries can't compete on price. In the West, fishing is a high paying job and most fishing boats are privately owned. In the US a lot of young guys go to Alaska to work on a fishing boat because the pay is high and after a year or two they go home with their pockets full of money.
The EU and the US have lots of fishing water available but it's cheaper to import from Asia. Thailand is a major exporter because it uses slave labor. (The US has 88,000 miles/140,000 kms of saltwater shoreline.) LINK
I don't know how much the EU has but it's massive.
The US is also threatening to put an embargo on Thai seafood products. I'm betting that the people of Western countries will put pressure on retailers to stop stocking these products once it becomes widely known that they are produced with slave labor and by over fishing areas.
You are dreaming if you think the US or the Eu are gonna ban Thai seafood. This yellow card thing from the EU is all a bluff. I will bet any amount, in six months when Thailand is not compliant the EU will give an extension, and after another 3 to 6 months will give another extension, until they have no choice but to give Thailand the good to go report.
As for the US, they will definitely not upset major corporations by even considering sanctions. hell they wont even seriously sanction the Thais after last years TIP report, and they wont this year either, even after all what has happened in Indonesia. To many billions of dollars at stake and most of all to millions in campaign contributions on the line.
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This may not be just money...there were practical considerations to take into account which I feel were not addressed at the inception of this scheme - the plan to move the tigers seemed to me to be rather unthought out.......i think it is sad that the issues surrounding the temple are to be ignored, possibly in favour of human interests and the authorities unpreparedness to act with a coherent long-term policy and plan.
Really? You honestly believe this is not about money?
Do you really believe this temple or any businessperson in the area has any regard for these animals other than just making a baht off of them?
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One has to wonder how or why the BOI would think this is a great place to do business. They are all hotbeds of corruption, teeming with human trafficking, forced and child labor. Most willing to sacrifice the entire environment for the smallest of profits. What are they thinking?
On second thought its a perfect fit and logical choice.
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End of last year the Commerce Ministry allowed milk producers to increase retail prices by 25 satang per 250-millimetre carton because of the higher cost of raw milk. No doubt producers will be back for another increase. Who could predict a drought during the dry season?
you don't have to buy it, you don't like subsidies but you don't like the farmers getting a profit or passing on increased costs either, i wonder if you would protest if BMW put up their prices by 10,000 Baht, nah, it's an essential.
It might have helped if the farmers would have said how much the increased cost was to spray water on their animals up to 4 times a day. As well as how this years cost to spray water on their cows was so much more than it was last year at this time. Per the OP this is where the additional cost are attributed to. Unless the temperature was drastically cooler during the same period the previous years the farmers argument just doesnt hold water.
guess that you are not a country boy
drought - less grass and hay - higher costs for cereal and concentrates - even less straw to feed as roughage
dairy uses a lot of water - drinking and wash down to name 2 things
article should have read "we even need to spray water on the cows" - the least of the issues
poor food leads to lower production both in volume and in the fat content - higher fat content would get a higher price because of cream and butter
So costs are higher and revenues are lower
I have been around a cow or two in my life, if you bothered read the article, it clearly states a 50 percent reduction in milk production that is the money issue here. It didnt say anything about feed prices or lack of water.
Cattle ranchers explained that a dairy farm with 20 cows normally supplies between 200-240 kilograms of milk per day. That production rate has dropped to 80-100 kilograms per day, or less than half of normal output.
Reduced output has forced farmers to bear heavier financial burdens to maintain the health of their livestock and their yield. Operators said they had to spray water on their cows as often as four times a day to cool down the animals, leading to higher utility bills.
Obviously you are a country boy. So country boy, other than heat stress or disease what would cause this sudden 50% reduction in yield?
Assuming this is the most likely cause for the loss of yield, this would be reoccurring year after year and would be a cost of doing this sort of business.
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End of last year the Commerce Ministry allowed milk producers to increase retail prices by 25 satang per 250-millimetre carton because of the higher cost of raw milk. No doubt producers will be back for another increase. Who could predict a drought during the dry season?
you don't have to buy it, you don't like subsidies but you don't like the farmers getting a profit or passing on increased costs either, i wonder if you would protest if BMW put up their prices by 10,000 Baht, nah, it's an essential.
It might have helped if the farmers would have said how much the increased cost was to spray water on their animals up to 4 times a day. As well as how this years cost to spray water on their cows was so much more than it was last year at this time. Per the OP this is where the additional cost are attributed to. Unless the temperature was drastically cooler during the same period the previous years the farmers argument just doesnt hold water.
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200-240 kilograms. First time i've seen milk in weight, normally in litres.
It pretty much works either way. 1 liter = 1.03kg
I worked for Australian Dairies (Thai Dairy Industries). Milk is bought and sold by weight as it is transfered to the packaging plant by tanker. When the tanker enters the packaging plant it is weighed and after emptying it is weighed again on exit. The S.G. and fat content of the milk is also taken into account. We pay for weight and fat content not by the litre otherwise the farmers would add water to get more volume.
OK. But the fact remains 1 L milk = 1.03kg regardless of fat content and pure water 1L = 1kg
Public gatherings bill endorsed by the NLA
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Maybe you should read the laws in New York City before trying to convince everybody that this new bill here in Thailand is treading so heavily on human rights. In fact the laws in NYC, in ways, are way more restrictive on public gatherings than what was laid out in the OP. http://www.nyclu.org/content/know-your-rights-demonstrating-new-york-city
You are just making an assumption the police will deny any and every request for a protest gathering.