Must kowtow to China, must kowtow to China
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Here's the main reason why the government is so seized on getting big money for infrastructure: China wants to increase and spread its commercial empire. It wants networks of good roads and railways spreading out all over Southeast Asia to ease the transp
The Burmese town of Tachilek borders Mae Sai, Thailand’s northernmost town. Both towns are poor, yet they’re building roads stretching right on up to China and down to Singapore.
The speedo train project is a fixation to please Chinese merchants and bosses. Connect the dots, and you’ll see the hoped-for outcome – more commerce, more money for the clan, their well-connected buddies and other Chinese and Chinese-Thai conglomerates.
Kip Keino
Ban Nam Lat
