Thailand offers major incentives to attract EV companies
Fishwrap has been officially designated as an AI Free Zone! And we'd like to keep it that way.
THAILAND GLOBAL WARMING
They buried the real headline:
He fits!
https://www.nationthailand.com/thailand/general/40035759
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin drove his daughter’s yellow hatchback electric car to the year’s first meeting of the National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee (EV Board) at Government House.
Srettha, who stands 1.92 metres (6-foot-4), steered the small Abarth 500e, made by Stellantis, through the main gate.
The license plate read Sor Thor 30, matching the premier’s initials (in English).
Thai government (finally) approves incentives for companies transitioning to EVs manufacture and assembly
PHOTO shows models at the 40th Thailand International Motor Expo 2023, at Impact Challenger halls, Muang Thong.
[Models are not part of Thailand's government-approved 'incentives'.]
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/motoring/2746039/
Also on offer are cash grants for EV battery cell manufacturers, the government said, adding the policies would reinforce Thailand's status as an EV manufacturing hub.
"This will significantly increase the adoption of electric trucks and buses, reduce pollution from the transportation and manufacturing sectors, and support companies' moves to reach their net-zero targets," said a government-approved PR statement.
There are no Prizes for a correct guess of why these pretties were chosen for this automotive show.
It started with Cobra Gold, two weeks ago
Thai, US navies begin limited recovery mission of HTMS Sukhothai
The United States is almost frantic to recover the naval ship, and keep Chinese hands off it.
https://www.nationthailand.com/thailand/general/40035791
Most complete coverage, ThaiPBS: https://t.ly/tgetu
Below, the ship atop calmer waters
If and When
Trump revealed to Fox News' Laura, his shortlist for vice-president
Plus one that is not and never will be.
https://shorturl.at/aeDKN
Number One Consideration:
Who's capable of being the president. "And honestly, all of those people are good, they're all good.”
Maybe Yeah Definitely Nope, Fuhget About 'Er
Vivek Ramaswamy, biotech entrepreneur Nikki Haley, formerly Trumps choice as U.N. ambassador
Tim Scott, Republican Pary Senator, South Carolina
Kristi Noem, governor, South Dakora
Tulsi Gabbard, former Congresspersonlady, Hawaii, current Fox News blabbermouth
Not Now, Not Ever
Analysis of the Above: https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2024/02/trumps-vp-list.php
NOTE: Top Surgery is mastectomy -- cutting off a woman's breasts. Which this and most sane hospitals mean Breast Cancer Patients, not confused high schoolers.
Remember when the ACLU actually cared about civil liberties and rights instead of shilling for far-woke ideology and political agendas? We do. Good times.
In Colorado (which is a state in the USA), the ACLU is suing Colorado Children's Hospital for refusing to provide 'top surgery' for their beloved gendersick 18-year-old whiner.
https://twitchy.com/amy-curtis/2024/02/19/aclu-colorado-childrens-lawsuit-n2393010
Hard to Argue: https://t.ly/K0eID
... as we know, the anti-gun movement isn't after solutions. They're after guns.
When we try to "one size fits all" the problem, we don't arrive at useful conclusions.
Laws that might prevent suicide differ from laws that might dissuade criminals and laws that could dissuade a suicidal mass shooter.
THAILAND GUNS OPINION
Editorial: Time for gun limits
According to police figures, there were 48,663 cases of gun-related violence in 2020, 48,701 cases in 2021 and 96,204 cases in 2022.
In 2020 alone, 1,612 people died from gun-related violence.
PHOTO: Thai Rangers at a Bangkok demo.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/2745061/
The Best Part of the Chart (in our world, at least)
North Korea's most-consumed meat (and we are quoting chart-making United Nations 'Experts') is NOT
Beef, Pork, Mutton, Goat, Chicken, Fish or any Seafood. Not is it NOT.
The most-consumed meat in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is
Other Meat
which highly trained scientific Experts of the United Nations claim in print to be
Rabbit, Camel, Horse and Other Game.
[Click to embiggen the chart]
The Duke of Gaza
What on earth was HRH the Prince of Wales thinking when he released his statement about the war in Gaza? It is an iron rule that the Royal Family doesn’t make political or controversial interventions. The institution of the British monarchy draws its strength and unique value as a source of national unity from the fact that it is resolutely above such things.
Something to Ponder: Israel's Gaza War Compared to the 1991 U.S. Gulf War. Short-ish but, With many charts.
https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2024/02/israels-gaza-war-compared-to-the-1991-us-gulf-war.html
According to the text (Reuters) of the draft resolution
Under current circumstances, a major ground offensive into Rafah would result in further harm to civilians and their further displacement including potentially into neighbouring countries.
Made by Boeing
Our Wing Is Shredding, We need to land!
Look! Up In The Sky! That airplane, that 757 with its wing almost falling off!
It appears to be... Why Yes, Indeed It Is. It Is Yet Another Crappy Boeing.
https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2024/02/boeing-757-wing-coming-apart-forced-emergency-landing.html
A United flight from San Francisco to Boston had to be diverted to Denver after it was discovered mid-air a portion of the wing was damaged.
NOTE of UNDERSTATEMENT: A Boeing 757 can fly with only one engine. Flying with one engine and significant wing damage would be very difficult.
The Great American Conundrum
Should we stab the Jews in the back, or in the front?
Biden going Brutus
By Scott Johnson, lawyer, Minnesota state
The United States has prepared a draft United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a temporary ceasefire in Israel's war against Hamas and warning against an Israeli ground incursion into Rafah.
Support for Israel is now politically inconvenient for United States President Joe Biden.
U.S. vetoes Arab-backed UN resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza
https://shorturl.at/yHQX6
Looking For A Job? https://t.ly/kb2kY
Join NASA to Live One Year Simulated in 3D-Printed Mars Habitat on Earth
https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2024/02/join-nasa-to-live-one-year-simulated-in-3d-printed-mars-habitat.html
CHAPEA (Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog) is scheduled to kick off in spring 2025. Each CHAPEA mission involves a four-person volunteer crew living and working inside a 1,700-square-foot, 3D-printed habitat based at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
The habitat, called the Mars Dune Alpha, simulates the challenges of a mission on Mars, including resource limitations, equipment failures, communication delays, and other environmental stressors. Crew tasks include simulated spacewalks, robotic operations, habitat maintenance, exercise, and crop growth.
Babysitter's Café