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It might not have been his idea at first to help, I found this tweet: https://twitter.com/mabzmagz/status/1014251869760249856?s=21

Chiang Rai governor: “i am the one who invited @SpaceX because my friend works there.”

Odds are he has been using other more official channels to communicate with the scene.

I'd be surprised if he wasn't now - I meant in the first place.

scientists tend to pursue these adventurists/esoteric opportunities to try and provide unique solutions that may have utility down the road.