4u2mad

I wonder how many of the Thai population are actually aware that they are in a "water catchment area" as referred to in a thread a few months ago? You can bet your cotton socks very few! No wonder then that they may take matters into their own hands and open / damage floodgates? Here I am not talking about what colour shirt you happen to wear, just simple information, which the present administration is unable to disseminate in any meaningful way.

The only time a politician is not lying is when they aren't talking

First, I was under the impression that the border between Thailand and Laos ran down the middle of the Mekong, so obviously both countries would have to agree, because it would be difficult to dam half the river, no? Second, why is Laos "selling" the electricity to Thailand if, as it seems, Thai Banks are underwriting the deal? Third, what guarantees do the countries of the lower Mekong have that their reliance on the rivers water for irrigation would take preference over the need to generate power from the dam? Fourth, since in the five years I have lived here, nothing I have seen gives me any faith in Thailand's conservation policies, why should this project prove the exception to the rule? Fifth, if, as I seem to remember reading somewhere, China is planning on building more dams far above this project, would there still be enough water to serve everyones needs?

My guess is these selected teachers will receive special high intensity training. S.H.I.T.

VERY BIG ARROWS with 'This way round' printed underneath?