Quote Originally Posted by hazz
As for the truth in this story about the US offer of help, I have no idea
The US State department and the USN DO have an idea. They said it's a lie. They said that when Thailand needs help they'll offer it or give it but that they believe Thailand is coping adequately at the moment. Of course they're taking a larger view than people on this forum whose homes are under threat.

Quote Originally Posted by hazz
the only thing I am convinced of is the ability of all sides to act in their own narrow self interests at the expense of the country and shamelessly politicise a situation where co-operation is required.
Again, I haven't exactly seen an even split among all sides, seems to me that there is ONE group of people shamelessly exploiting this for their own benefit while the other group seem to be well-meaning but not very competent (although considering the scale of this disaster and the general culture of incompetence that afflicts this country that's hardly surprising).