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Monthly Archives: May 2020

Homeless in Chiang Mai

Posted on May 18, 2020 by rascott

A short guide to three of Chiang Mai’s football stadiums – written for It’s a Habit that Sticks Homeless in Chiang Mai In my dreams Somchai is walking through his rice field one evening and he hears a voice whispering, … Continue reading →

Posted in news and views, Sport, Thailand

The message that Xi JinPing should send

Posted on May 12, 2020 by rascott

Amidst all the US/China tub-thumping, finger-pointing and unhelpful commentary at all levels of government and society here is a draft of the letter that Xi JinPing should be issuing if he wants to be seen as a statesman, a leader, … Continue reading →

Posted in asia, China, news and views, people, USA

The USA is not ready

Posted on May 7, 2020 by rascott

This is a thread from ProPublica on Twitter outlining what the USA needs to do before it removes the coronavirus restrictions and seeks to get the US economy moving again. These measures will help manage infection and death rates while … Continue reading →

Posted in news and views, USA

Covid 19’s low infection number in Thailand – luck or judgement?

Posted on May 7, 2020 by rascott

Reuters picture of visor wearing dancers at the Erewan Shrine in Bangkok With a low rate of infection and a very small number of deaths from the coronavirus there are strong calls for Thailand to re-open her economy. But this … Continue reading →

Posted in asia, news and views, Thailand

Boris was back – but blowing in the wind

Posted on May 1, 2020 by rascott

The UK Prime Minister has had a busy couple of months. A ten day holiday in March – oops not great timing. A personal encounter with the coronavirus that saw him admitted to ICU to be treated by a number … Continue reading →

Posted in news and views, UK

Thailand starts to ease restrictions

Posted on May 1, 2020 by rascott

| Let’s start by what is not changing – at least until 31 May or a future announcement. The 10pm to 4am curfew remains in place. No alcohol may be sold or purchased. Quarantine restrictions remain in place for people … Continue reading →

Posted in asia, news and views, Thailand
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