Comments on: America invades Thailand….well kinda sorta http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/2007/10/01/america-invades-thailandwell-kinda-sorta/ Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:04:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Connecting News, Commentaries and Blogs at NineReports.com http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/2007/10/01/america-invades-thailandwell-kinda-sorta/#comment-9 Connecting News, Commentaries and Blogs at NineReports.com Sat, 06 Oct 2007 15:50:26 +0000 http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/?p=24#comment-9 <strong>Related News Stories ...</strong> Crackdown Could Haunt Myanmar Junta ...Blogged about at America invades Thailand….well kinda sorta - thailandlandofsmiles.com, BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) -- Myanmar&1;s &4;saffron revolution&4; has been crushed by an entrenched junta, but the brutali... Related News Stories …

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]]> By: Talen http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/2007/10/01/america-invades-thailandwell-kinda-sorta/#comment-5 Talen Mon, 01 Oct 2007 21:48:21 +0000 http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/?p=24#comment-5 This is very true but the corporations headed there to sell franchises in the first place. I'm not against the Thais getting ahead it's just very disappointing to see some place like Thailand get Americanized. At least the 7/11's and Family marts sell 99% Thai foods and snacks. It's also very true that in the rural area's you won't find McDonald's ....yet. This is very true but the corporations headed there to sell franchises in the first place. I’m not against the Thais getting ahead it’s just very disappointing to see some place like Thailand get Americanized. At least the 7/11’s and Family marts sell 99% Thai foods and snacks. It’s also very true that in the rural area’s you won’t find McDonald’s ….yet.

]]> By: Jeff http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/2007/10/01/america-invades-thailandwell-kinda-sorta/#comment-4 Jeff Mon, 01 Oct 2007 08:24:37 +0000 http://thailandlandofsmiles.com/?p=24#comment-4 All of the chains you have mentioned are in fact franchises owned by Thai corporations or business men and women. Yes Mcdonald's make money from the franchise fees but the real winners are the people who spent the capital to invest in the franchise. It's not just Americans forcing this culture on everyone but crafty local businesses who know they can make a buck or a baht. All of the chains you have mentioned are in fact franchises owned by Thai corporations or business men and women. Yes Mcdonald’s make money from the franchise fees but the real winners are the people who spent the capital to invest in the franchise. It’s not just Americans forcing this culture on everyone but crafty local businesses who know they can make a buck or a baht.

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