Bhumjaithai MP Proposes Space Port for Thailand

[Ratsima]

As if the High Speed Rail project weren't silly enough, now Col. Dr. Sethaphong Malisuwan, MP Bhumjaithai is proposing that Thailand build a space port:

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Full article here (in Thai): https://www.sanook.com/news/8261330/

(Chrome will translate the entire article for you.)

[buksida]

That has to be fake/a joke ... rockets? they struggle commanding automobiles here!

If it is real and it does go ahead, the sun would have turned into a red giant and engulfed the planet before they finish it.

[Ratsima]

The comments on FB were equally cutting. One person suggested that it might be time to finish the work on Rama II (ten years and counting) before venturing into space.

[HHTel]

Surely this is the wrong thread. It should be in 'humour', or 'News of the Weird'.

[brianks]

Well, it sure put a smile on my face to read something like this. Keeps reminding one of the laughable incompetence in high places here.

[handdrummer]

Check his bank account for recent transfers and deposits.