Ancient Texts & Modern Science

[Just-1-Voice]

"History shows again and again how Nature points out the folly of Man" - Blue Oyster Cult

Ok, some of you are scratching your heads and going "WHAT is this crazy farang talking about???'" Be patient, dear friends, and not so dear opponents, and I'll explain.

While we are all here to express opinions and try and find a viable solution to the past and current situation in Thailand that will make for a better country for all, there's a possibility that other "forces" are at work that will make everything we are attempting a moot point.

Ancient Texts
There is an ancient Buddhist text that was brought to my attention by my 11 yr old Thai niece who, after reading it, came to me with worry and concern. Her English is very good, so I had her read it slowly and translate it for me. Basically is is a prophecy that states in the year 2552 (next year) there will be world wide catastrophic natural disasters. The part that had my beautiful little niece so concerned was the mention it made of Thailand specifically. It stated that the ocean would rise up and swallow all of southern Thailand and it would be no more. And if her translation is correct, basically the lower one-third of Thailand would be gone forever.

Modern Science
According to a recent scientific article I read, the 2004 tsunami that killed over 180,000 people was merely the "tip of the iceberg". Recent studies of the fault shift which caused that tsunami conclude that it was merely a "minor shift", and that pressure is still building at an increasing rate. The scientists involve state that a much more powerful shift is eminent, and could happen at any time within the next two years. They pretty much stated that when, not IF, it happens, it will make the 2004 tsunami look pale by comparison.

If Ancient Text & Modern Science were to conjoin with one another and actually happen, then you would understand my opening lines in this form.

[pachangamac042]

Ancient writings often leave place for interpretation and tsunami prediction are more science fiction then serious science. It is obvious that it will happened again in South East Asia and it is obvious that it will happen one day in the Mediterranean, but to predict when, is like palm reading. What about the earth quake witch is expected to separate Baja California from California, should it not be happen any day since how long?

The ancient writing, if it is the same which I heard about, was interpreted to me in a total different way. Somebody important is going to check out next year. Chaos will reign in Thailand. A big war will happen and separate the most Southern parts from Thailand again. And a woman will come out of the ashes to lead this country.

But hey Just-1, may be different writings we are talking about. Anyways, 2552 is not too far anymore, is it? Question could be, when does 2552 really start? Tomorrow at midnight or the 13th April next year?

[Just-1-Voice]

Pach.....

I agree that ancient writings often leave a LOT of room for interpretations, and I've never been one to put a lot of stock, or faith, in predictions, as about 99.% of them ever come true.

As for the one you mentioned, I would love to read it.

Not sure when 2552 officially beings, but I do have a feeling that it is going to be a year of change, possibly tumultuous, for Thailand. Either way, the scenario I mentioned, or the one you mentioned, will result in the loss of thousands of lives, and that is never good. Let's hope that neither of them come true, but that a peaceful solution for Thailand is found so that all Thai can live in peace. That is my hope for the new year.

[pachangamac042]

Well my friend, it is obvious, that my scenario does not have to happen, as long as folks keep rational. Your scenario, well, better keep away from the South for the next 12 or 16 months?

Your hope for New Year in every Thai’s ear!!!

[stilljustbrowsing]

Anyone here study tectonic plate movement? Interesting stuff! (Catastrophic, but interesting non the less)

[Just-1-Voice]

Yeah, SJBI...

I take note of it when I can, which is why I started this thread to begin with after reading an article in regards to the shift that caused the tsunami of '04. The report stated that the shift which caused that tsunami was only a minor release of pressure, and that more pressure is continuing to build along that same fault line. Some, but not all, of the scientists in the study stated they believed that a major shift could/would occur within the next two years, and the resulting tidal waves from that would make the '04 tsunami look like a splash in a kiddie pool.

I wish I could remember where I read the article so I could post the link here for others to check out if they wanted, because it also showed a map giving the details of areas which would be most affected, and one of those areas was southern Thailand, with the red “coloration” showing the potential destruction reaching NORTH of Bangkok.

IF that happens, it would be a “verification” of the ancient Buddhist Text I also referred to.

[stilljustbrowsing]

Perhaps the generals of Burma also read and believe the ancient texts, hence their move from Rangoon (coastal) to a place well away to the north east! (relocation of the Capitol city)
Let's see what the Thai military do with regards to where their main military bases are at present, and which palace is considered best for certain residents.

[Just-1-Voice]

I think the Generals of the Thai army are so arrogant they won't do anything, and it it happens, would stand on the beach and tell the wave not to come here. Of course that would be the last anyone saw of them, other than the sharks, so that's not a bad thing.

On a more serious note, if it were to happen, Bangkok would have maybe 2 hours at most warning of what was about to happen. Naturally helicopters would be used to evacuate the palace, taking them north as fast as possible, but after that it would be interesting to see who else managed to escape. Many of the generals, most likely, and maybe the PM, but after that it would look like the evacuation of Saigon at the end of the Vietnam war, with people fighting to get out. The rest of BKK could only cry out to Buddha and watch in horror as their world is turned into a modern day Atlantis.

If what the scientist speculatively predict were to happen, Thailand would lose over 10% of it's population in a matter of hours. Malaysia would also be devastated, and Bangladesh would be pretty much wiped off the map. The FAMILY would survive, most likely, but the overwhelming majority of the military and government would be gone.

Just have to wait and see, and maybe avoid any trips down south for a while.

[BarnacleBill]

We, in the southern part of England have constantly been told that "when the ice caps melt, all of Southern England will disappear." i cant remember when this prophesy was made, certainly several years ago - but not many southerners have sold up and moved north - in fact, more than enough northerners have moved south! I think they are looking for a quick, cut-price bargain in property! There was a man of ancient times called Nostradamous (various spellings) who made several predictions - many of which are claimed to have been fulfilled. One of them was that "the yellow man will inherit the west!" H!ow true

[stilljustbrowsing]

I suppose that's what they mean by a "floating market!"