sphericalfox Posted 2 December 2013 Posted 2 December 2013 Anyone else concerned by the Thai protests? What effect would a change of government have on our owners wealth and Duty-Free monopoly?
The Year Of The Fox Posted 2 December 2013 Posted 2 December 2013 I was thinking this too. But would it have any impact if the same happened here? Probably not.
purpleronnie Posted 2 December 2013 Posted 2 December 2013 The only problem I have is matching one with my suit.
foxfanazer Posted 2 December 2013 Posted 2 December 2013 I knew it was too good to be true. All these good things happening to us.......and now THIS! !
davieG Posted 2 December 2013 Posted 2 December 2013 Anyone else concerned by the Thai protests? What effect would a change of government have on our owners wealth and Duty-Free monopoly? It had crossed my mind but as we don't really know how 'connected' they are it's a bit pointless being concerned about it somewhat like if we don't get promoted and the whole team leaving but then who'd start a topic on that?
Webbo Posted 2 December 2013 Posted 2 December 2013 I think we're desperately looking for something to worry about.
jonthefox Posted 2 December 2013 Posted 2 December 2013 Anyone else concerned by the Thai protests? What effect would a change of government have on our owners wealth and Duty-Free monopoly? They don't sell it. But they do sell duty free kerplunk and duty free hungry hippos.
sphericalfox Posted 2 December 2013 Author Posted 2 December 2013 It had crossed my mind but as we don't really know how 'connected' they are it's a bit pointless being concerned about it somewhat like if we don't get promoted and the whole team leaving but then who'd start a topic on that? I'm not looking for something negative to talk about. I've raised this in a thread previously, I just couldn't find it. It'll be interesting to know what the direct impact (if any) a change of government might have on their ability to invest, should we go up and if there's a shift in politics in Thailand. I'm fairly certain they are aligned with one side, what that side is I don't know.
Bluetintedspecs Posted 2 December 2013 Posted 2 December 2013 What are you really concerned about "Mr Dudry"?
Guest Sharpe's Fox Posted 2 December 2013 Posted 2 December 2013 Statistics show that people are 62% more likely to buy giant Toblerones during a political crisis, so we should be okay.
davieG Posted 2 December 2013 Posted 2 December 2013 I'm not looking for something negative to talk about. I've raised this in a thread previously, I just couldn't find it. It'll be interesting to know what the direct impact (if any) a change of government might have on their ability to invest, should we go up and if there's a shift in politics in Thailand. I'm fairly certain they are aligned with one side, what that side is I don't know. Sorry wasn't meant to be a dig more so a dig at the What if every one leaves after we miss out on promotion thread. Having said that it's difficult to have a view as I doubt anyone knows the true relationship and it's affect.
sylofox Posted 2 December 2013 Posted 2 December 2013 I'm not looking for something negative to talk about. I've raised this in a thread previously, I just couldn't find it. It'll be interesting to know what the direct impact (if any) a change of government might have on their ability to invest, should we go up and if there's a shift in politics in Thailand. I'm fairly certain they are aligned with one side, what that side is I don't know. I would say the present government as there wealth has gone from 140mill to over a billion selling baccy and spirits in a couple of years. If there is a problem they won't be here for long or will move here permanent PDQ.
Guest Col city fan Posted 2 December 2013 Posted 2 December 2013 They don't sell it. But they do sell duty free kerplunk and duty free hungry hippos. And duty-free Cluedo and 'Game of Life' too apparently.
Libertine Dream Posted 2 December 2013 Posted 2 December 2013 The protests are more aimed at the prime minister who doesn't have too much connection to our owners. Their connections from what I understand are within government, not her, and the King
Trav Le Bleu Posted 2 December 2013 Posted 2 December 2013 It had crossed my mind but as we don't really know how 'connected' they are it's a bit pointless being concerned about it somewhat like if we don't get promoted and the whole team leaving but then who'd start a topic on that? I was in Malta last week when this all started kicking off and the only channel I could watch and understand in the hotel room was BBC World News, so I saw this and was fully expecting to come back to pages and pages of pointless conjecture. Can't believe it's taken until today.
sphericalfox Posted 2 December 2013 Author Posted 2 December 2013 I was in Malta last week when this all started kicking off and the only channel I could watch and understand in the hotel room was BBC World News, so I saw this and was fully expecting to come back to pages and pages of pointless conjecture. Can't believe it's taken until today. glad to be of service
Trav Le Bleu Posted 2 December 2013 Posted 2 December 2013 glad to be of service I'm just going to go and put my cap on so I can doff it in your general direction.
_Fatboyslow_ Posted 2 December 2013 Posted 2 December 2013 Just when everything is going so well !!!! Bugger
sylofox Posted 2 December 2013 Posted 2 December 2013 Do they sell 3's and 5's gotta be number one duty free game lol
DANGEROUS TIGER Posted 2 December 2013 Posted 2 December 2013 Politics and football. Good mix, geezers.
Deucalion Posted 2 December 2013 Posted 2 December 2013 They were given the state monopoly on duty free during the premiership of Thaksin Shiniwatra (excuse spelling) and have continued to have the monopoly even though Siniwatra was forced out of office and disgraced. I doubt any change of government in Thailand (if it happens) will have any effect whatsoever.
cc_star Posted 2 December 2013 Posted 2 December 2013 Hasn't another club already been here? Didn't Man City's previous owner suffer from the fall out of a Thai regime change, & his assets sized by incoming regime? If anything does happen to our owners, hopefully our owners do the same Sell to Arab billionaires
Hungry Hungry Fox Posted 2 December 2013 Posted 2 December 2013 Hasn't another club already been here? Didn't Man City's previous owner suffer from the fall out of a Thai regime change, & his assets sized by incoming regime? If anything does happen to our owners, hopefully our owners do the same Sell to Arab billionaires That was the crook shinawatra wasn't it?
Hungry Hungry Fox Posted 2 December 2013 Posted 2 December 2013 Seems to of been a spate of "what if" threads today
Bettsj2 Posted 2 December 2013 Posted 2 December 2013 One thing you can be sure about with Asian governments, they always align themselves with the wealthy and give them a free reign. This wouldnt affect us imo.
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