It rained overnight a bit. Apparently Thailand is in one of it's worst droughts in 5 years. Rice and sugar crops have suffered and it could lead to global price increases. Trouble times ahead for Thailand as Tourism will also suffer this year. You would think the Central Bank of Thailand would try to lower what the Thai baht is worth but it does not appear to want to do so. I have read that the Thai elite are quite happy with the high Thai baht as it makes their purchases of luxury goods and property outside of Thailand less expensive. Hiso's would not do that, would they?
On another note, the Minister in Charge of Health found himself having to apologize after his rant against western tourists who seem better informed about the Corona Virus than he is. You don't suppose he is in the position because of the military junta ... you think?
https://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/easy/1852809/health-minister-apologises-for-racist-outburst
It may sound like I am a little jaundiced in my view of Thailand these days but that is far from the truth. I like the rank and file of Thailand but the Thai elite are like the elite of most societies as they are self serving. The difference is the Thai elite are military, police, and the ultra rich, whereas in Western countries, the elite are much more diverse such as sports heroes, move stars, politicians, and the ultra rich, who tend to be rich because they made some smart decisions and worked hard rather than being born into a particular family or inheriting wealth. Maybe that is why Thaksin was so threatening to the elite.
TTYL
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