Rising cost of living top concern of majority of people: poll

[hotchilli]

2 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

19 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

When you have a military regime trying to be politicians expect a bumpy ride... the chance to make a difference at the polls was wasted!

 

2 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Not wasted. Stolen. 

Ok I'll give you the election result was stolen...

however the recent opportunity in Nakhon Pathom was wasted... a golden opportunity to send a message back to BKK, however either through lack of interest, sheer laziness or people are actually happy with the regime in power did not vote for the FFP to get an MP in place.

[The Preacher]

2 hours ago, cmsally said:

A lot of these sycophantic polls have the scent of a type of communism. The government seen as a type of saviour in rescuing the people from the ills of the world. History teaches us that after a number of years (unfortunately sometimes many many years) the populace often hears a penny drop. Which is that the government is both the cause and the deceptive arbitrator of their problems. Politics in action, no need to read the textbooks!

Unfortunately, the wealthy run this government as their personal fiefdom.  Not at the retail level, but at the wholesale and import level, almost everything in the country is a monopoly controlled by the few at the top, protected by "their" government.   Compare prices here with those in the US (see Amazon), and ask yourself why so many things (like Makita tools) cost double here. At the retail level, there is an illusion of competition.

 

Basic food has not gone up much, as one poster commented.  Keeping the basic necessities cheap is the way to keep the people just happy enough to keep quiet.

 

While the old wisdom is get government out of business, here, the model is on its head.  The only solution I can think of, I am afraid to mention.

[kiwikeith]

1 hour ago, mikebell said:

With a strong baht, imports should be cheaper; they never are.  Pure profiteering.

The price of fuel should be 25%/27% cheaper as that is how much the currency has appreciated.

Some have made big time over the currency.

But with exports being that much dearer many factories are closing and moving to Cambodia and Vietnam.

The National airline the Flagship of LOS is in big trouble - dont worry sell it to China.

But don't fret when the bullet trains are flying, Chinese tourists will poor in. Using chinese owned venues, chinese owned hotels and the rich will get richer, meantime all the expats will have slowly left, european tourists will not go to LOS as they will get mowed down in the streets everytime a chinese tour go by.

It's happening now in Chiang Mai , go to the sunday market at Tapai Gate and get mowed down.

TIT.

Something may have to give????

[Terek]

government, government .... the best thing any government can do is to leave people alone with their help, I think Thai people are smart enough to not fall for communism propaganda.

[Yadon Toploy]

2 hours ago, legend49 said:

Rule 101 in buying anything here; if no price displayed keep walking.

Nonsense.

 

The local markets are far better value than supermarkets and shops that have their prices marked.

[kiwikeith]

2 minutes ago, Yadon Toploy said:

Nonsense.

 

The local markets are far better value than supermarkets and shops that have their prices marked.

And you even get 50 times the level of insecticides from both venues for free.

[Yadon Toploy]

1 hour ago, baansgr said:

Chicken breast 57baht kilo, lemon grass,ginger and basil 5baht at market... same same for years no rising costs in my budget

Exactly.

 

Most expats in Thailand are totally clueless as how to shop effectively because they fail to adapt to the local ways and refuse to learn the local language. 

 

Thus they are stuck shopping from overpriced places that keep their prices artificially high.

 

Not having a dig, as it's not an easy language to learn or culture to assimilate to.

 

 

[moe666]

2 hours ago, cmsally said:

A lot of these sycophantic polls have the scent of a type of communism. The government seen as a type of saviour in rescuing the people from the ills of the world. History teaches us that after a number of years (unfortunately sometimes many many years) the populace often hears a penny drop. Which is that the government is both the cause and the deceptive arbitrator of their problems. Politics in action, no need to read the textbooks!

If you had not noticed the country is socialist in nature, top down they want someone else to take care of them

[CH1961]

54 minutes ago, 4MyEgo said:

back to my home country, I found that I could purchase the same items for less

Who want to live in Lidl/Aldi Land? 

With cheep beer/fish and chips and sun is shining only for few days a year? 

[khunpa]

Strange that 31% are worried about losing their jobs, when they live in the country with the lowest unemployment rate in the world.

 

Hmm.... Maybe some of the stats are wrong.

[Yadon Toploy]

12 minutes ago, kiwikeith said:

The price of fuel should be 25%/27% cheaper as that is how much the currency has appreciated.

Some have made big time over the currency.

But with exports being that much dearer many factories are closing and moving to Cambodia and Vietnam.

The National airline the Flagship of LOS is in big trouble - dont worry sell it to China.

But don't fret when the bullet trains are flying, Chinese tourists will poor in. Using chinese owned venues, chinese owned hotels and the rich will get richer, meantime all the expats will have slowly left, european tourists will not go to LOS as they will get mowed down in the streets everytime a chinese tour go by.

It's happening now in Chiang Mai , go to the sunday market at Tapai Gate and get mowed down.

TIT.

Something may have to give????

The template is really happening over the border in Cambodia, but you are wrong about companies moving to Cambo as it simply does not have the infrastructure yet. 

 

Land prices have gone up 1000% in areas in or near Sihanoukville and Kampot and are rising fast though. 

 

From Apocalypse Now to paradise lost.

[JesseHumphry]

20 minutes ago, Terek said:

government, government .... the best thing any government can do is to leave people alone with their help, I think Thai people are smart enough to not fall for communism propaganda.

Except that's never been true anywhere in the world. A government that lets powerful, rich families run rampant will turn back into feudalism if left unchecked. 

Desperate people will resort to desperate measures. The more desperate they get, the more desperate the measure. If you want to stop communism, stop letting capitalism run amok. 

[Bangkok Barry]

 

They polled 1,207 people out of a population of nearly 70 million. Okay. Let's move on to the next story....

[Tayaout]

"They suggested price control, lower fuel prices and serious action against capitalists taking advantage of people." 

 

So basically they want a socialist government. Be careful what you wish for. 

[Henryford]

21 minutes ago, Yadon Toploy said:

Exactly.

 

Most expats in Thailand are totally clueless as how to shop effectively because they fail to adapt to the local ways and refuse to learn the local language. 

 

Thus they are stuck shopping from overpriced places that keep their prices artificially high.

 

Not having a dig, as it's not an easy language to learn or culture to assimilate to.

 

 

You don't need to speak thai to shop at a local market. Just pick up the item you want and give it to the salesperson.

[4MyEgo]

18 minutes ago, CH1961 said:

Who want to live in Lidl/Aldi Land? 

With cheep beer/fish and chips and sun is shining only for few days a year? 

Funny that, Australia has some great weather and stores, like Woolworths and Coles, but I guess you wouldn't know that.

[holy cow cm]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

They suggested that the government take action to increase salaries and labour wages, lower taxes and interest rates, extend loan repayment periods and issue remedial measures for the poor.

There is an economy killer right there. How ignorant.

[Kaopad999]

They also urged unemployed people to be less picky about the jobs they sign up for at this time: 

is it really a surprise when they are being paid an unlivable salary, with dodgy contracts and made to work 7 days per week for peanuts? 

[mikosan]

A survey of 1207 people. Wow, better take that seriously then.  Probably absolutely correct, but let's make the next survey a minimum of 12070 people, then we might be able to do so.

[Kaopad999]

35 minutes ago, CH1961 said:

Who want to live in Lidl/Aldi Land? 

With cheep beer/fish and chips and sun is shining only for few days a year? 

Not just Lidl., but also Tesco, Asda and so on..  (A simple look on tesco uk online store will prove that)  The only things that seems to be cheaper here is meat, & some vegetables. Just goes to show the prices are well an truly over inflated here in Thailand 

[Kaopad999]

57 minutes ago, Yadon Toploy said:

Nonsense.

 

The local markets are far better value than supermarkets and shops that have their prices marked.

Not always true. Fruit and Veg is generally cheaper in macro than what it is in the local markets. And at least you know what the price is before you buy. 

[Moo 2]

The Leaders of this country is run by the Militaries, what else to expect, their training is to give orders

not to run the country. Every countries world wide run by the Militaries are riddled with corruption,

live in poverty, fear and money is going to the "wrong places". As for the 'bullet" train, they are putting

the cart before the horse. There are more important things to do before wanting a fast train, like

drinking water from taps, increase pensions, fix pollution, etc...

[gunderhill]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

capitalists taking advantage of people.

Funny!!

[gunderhill]

38 minutes ago, Kaopad999 said:

They also urged unemployed people to be less picky about the jobs they sign up for at this time:

Even  funnier, Thais don't  want many jobs only the Myanmar and Laos people will do.

[Assurancetourix]

1 hour ago, kiwikeith said:

And you even get 50 times the level of insecticides from both venues for free.

No problem ..( bo penne yang do ) ;

we have mithridatized in small doses for years ..

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mithridatism

[0815]

3 hours ago, baansgr said:

Chicken breast 57baht kilo, lemon grass,ginger and basil 5baht at market... same same for years no rising costs in my budget

Maybe i-phones, fast food and pick-up trucks got more expensive ...

[Yadon Toploy]

36 minutes ago, Kaopad999 said:

Not always true. Fruit and Veg is generally cheaper in macro than what it is in the local markets. And at least you know what the price is before you buy. 

The exception that proves the rule.

[Brickbat]

Rising cost of their debt should be their main concern.
The majority have no concept of simple economics. 

greedy copy cats and gullible. Like most in the world.

in western countries, the lenders and sellers are even more creative and calculating. debt bubble worldwide. Will pop soon. 

 

 

[Brickbat]

Ray Dalio has the runs on the board. Great advice on YouTube 

[Enoon]

4 hours ago, cmsally said:

A lot of these sycophantic polls have the scent of a type of communism. The government seen as a type of saviour in rescuing the people from the ills of the world. History teaches us that after a number of years (unfortunately sometimes many many years) the populace often hears a penny drop. Which is that the government is both the cause and the deceptive arbitrator of their problems. Politics in action, no need to read the textbooks!

 

And, straight out of left field........opinion polls are "Communist".

 

Thank you Mrs McCarthy.