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Thai Traveler
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I found this article in the Pattaya Mail today, mind you I'm not sure if it supposed to be a joke....
The government announced on June 4 that it could order the early closure of entertainment venues in order to bring down fuel costs, as the Ministry of Energy conceded that its energy saving measures had been largely unsuccessful.
Speaking after a joint public-private sector brainstorming session on how to save energy, Cherdpong Siriwit, permanent secretary for energy, announced a shift in focus in the government’s energy saving campaigns. Whereas in the past the government had relied almost solely on public cooperation, it would introduce more obligatory measures to cut fuel consumption.
Suggestions brought up in the meeting included floating the price of benzene, which would push up octane 95 to 21.07 baht per liter and octane 91 to 20.37 baht per liter. The price of diesel, however, would remain unchanged in recognition of its vital role in the economy.
The second suggestion was to close petrol stations, while the third was to close all entertainment venues by 1 a.m. Fourth, the meeting proposed switching off every other streetlight; fifth, to shut down television stations after midnight; and sixth, to switch off advertising billboard lighting after 9 p.m. Cherdpong said that the suggestions would be put before the next cabinet meeting to determine which would be implemented.
According to government estimates, oil imports could grow by 100 percent over the next 10-20 years. This year has already seen particularly high oil imports, with oil imports in May alone standing at 544 million liters. Oil imports in April were worth a whopping 6 billion baht more than during the same period in 2003. (TNA)
I can just imagine the effect of 'shuting down petrol stations' will have.
I suppose next it'll be some official driving through town at 9pm telling everyone 'Light's out!'
Gezz..
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Thai Girls : Meet Sexy Thai Girls
Posted on: 1:18 am on June 12, 2004
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NaughtiusMaximus
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This country just keeps coming up with hum dingers, they should open a permanet stall in 'ripleys believe it or not' venues.
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Bangkok Women : Meet Sensual Bangkok Women
Posted on: 5:47 am on June 12, 2004
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Hermanolobo
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One excuse is as good as another ?
Are the other nations in the region having the same
energy problems ?
Looks more political than 'energy' ?
An excercise in people control if I ever saw one ?
I wonder what agenda the Government is working to?
I am still convinced that Thaksin and his cronies are trying to turn Thailand into Singapore Mk II ?
Watch this space as they used to say!
If you can see it with the lights off that is?
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Thai Girls : Meet Sexy Thai Girls
Posted on: 6:33 am on June 12, 2004
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tourist
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I know very littel about electrical power but...this seems backwards. I thought the idea with saving electrical power was to cut or defer consumption from peak usage times (air con, etc during the middle of summer). If you could defer other usage to non peak (i.e. night time) it was almost like the power is free because they have to maintain a certain amout of power to the power grid at all times anyway. If the off peak usage is below a certain amount it is like it is wasted. Plus it saves them from having to build extra power stations.
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Sexy Bangkok Girls
Posted on: 12:36 pm on June 12, 2004
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aircrest
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Early 80's Massage Parlors in BKK could not open until late afternoon. This was done to save energy. This had to do with the large amount of hot water being used.
This what Papa told me at Happy Happy on soi 4. Anyone else remember that massage parlor it was my home away from home.
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Thai Women : Meet Matured Thai Women
Posted on: 12:51 pm on June 12, 2004
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koolbreez
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Seems interesting that a president that sees the profitability of privatizing the electricity industry doesn't use that same business model, without the profit, to benefit all the people, and leave the lights on at night. It's bad enough trying to find my hotel at night drunk let alone in the dark.
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Bangkok Women : Meet Beautiful Thai Girls
Posted on: 1:22 pm on June 12, 2004
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