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Re the merits of the Russian fighter, the follwing is a interesting news story on the merits of the F-18 super hornet v the Su-30: October 29, 2007 THE defence department has been forced to reject claims that Australia's new frontline fighter bomber the Super Hornet is inferior to potential rival ai...

?!@*%^%’s idea of bartering frozen chickens for the Russian jets tickled my fancy. The Russians are a major importer of frozen chicken from America. Thailand is a major exporter of frozen chickens. As no F-16’s (the air force’s pick) can be bought because of American sensitivities to little th...

Both India and China are vying for influence in Burma. China is investing heavily in Burma, building a new seaport with overland links to China. This will bye-pass the need to ship around the Malacca Straits. Thailand obtains a lot of its gas supplies from Burma. Therefore sanctions by the US and li...

The contradiction between the pessimism in the AT article and the present strength of the baht relates to the prospects for long term growth versus the benefits presently accruing from sound decisions made in the several years after the 97 meltdown. The real problem is that current policies are bein...

After WWII the Philippines was the richest country in S.E. Asia. Years of incompetent and corrupt government relegated the country to today’s basket case. The country now relies on repatriations from its citizens working abroad to keep the country functioning at its present decrepit level. As Phil...

I agree with Dawn.

Pity that Bush & Cheney don't follow his lead, or that of Nixon and Spiro Agnew.

One of the best forms of exercise is good sex - and I don't mean by that being on the receiving end of a BJ or HJ. ALTERNATIVELY, there are a few gyms in town and more than enough golf courses. But I guess from comments that from time to time crop up on this sight about older, fat farangs with young...

what a difference a coup makes! I say let's have a big street post coup party: tanks, go go dancers, beer, BG's, more beer.

Thailand does have a high traffic accident level, but too many tourists in Thailand (and for that matter Bali) just leave common sense back home. I suggest that newcomers planning on renting bikes check out the thread on this site: “Useful Tips for Staying Alive on the Road in Thailandâ€

What odds a septemeber 28 opening?

What an amazing speech. Most world leaders could benefit from such wisdom.