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Indeed, future generations will idolize this martyr. He will be the Palestinian William Wallace, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Or Ho Chi Minh fighting for freedom from Colonial powers. One Gazan taxi driver quotes - "I have watched the video 30 times since last night, there is no better way to die," said Ali, a 30-year-old taxi driver in Gaza. "I will make this video a daily duty to watch for my sons, and my grandsons in the future," said the father of two. https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/this-is-how-a-hero-dies-gazans-hail-yahya-sinwar-after-israel-attack-101729326235965.html

I actually felt a minority due to the clothes most were wearing, not colour.

reading this thread, it seems otherwise

Last time I went to London, it felt more like Bangladesh. Really, IBIS Whitechapel was next to a mosque and all the local shops sold Eastern food, which was great. Even though I'm white, I felt like a minority.

I see, thanks for the info.

I wonder if other countries have tax information in foreign languages. I know the US doesn't tax Mexican expats on remittance. I know the UK government has other languages but that is for British nationals of other ethnicities. Also, there, Thais can remit funds as they are considered a gift, much like Brits remitting to Thailand.

Here is the law. Like I said, they would rather Western foreigners didn't know this law as it would cause them too much work and only migrant workers are hassled about it. https://report.dopa.go.th/laws/document/2/215.pdf Things were hunky dory until some farang lawyer in Udon upset the applecart and started demanding foreigners get a pink ID card, which is card reserved for migrant workers.

Indeed, thanks for the information. It would be a logistical nightmare to get all foreigners a Thai ID. Legally, all foreigners should have an alien certificate but the Amphur people would be overrun in Phuket so actually try to dissuade them from getting one, or the yellow housebook. The last thing they want is to be overworked by vest wearing Olav, Bert, Hank, Bruce, and Dmitry shouting at them in English.

Unless you are specifically told to get a Thai tax ID, by immigration for example, don't.

Please explain why you think pointing out the fact that he's Jewish is antisemitic. It is, of course, relevant in his opinion on Israeli policy. Typical Islamophobic narrative to degrade Palestinians, saying other Arabs don't want them, and not true. As I said earlier, Arab states, particularly those in the Gulf region, have deep economic and strategic ties with the U.S., which often shape their foreign policy decisions. The fear of antagonizing Washington and jeopardizing these relationships has undoubtedly influenced Arab states' responses to the Palestinian crisis.

There really isn't a change for Thais earning abroad, apart from they are going to be investigating large companies who formerly used the loophole to save millions in tax. Most foreigners who work here should be able to read Thai, or have an accountant to help. No change for them anyway. Retirees should stay under the radar, unlike one guy I know who foolishly went to the RD and volunteered his foreign pension. There are news sources spreading fear for readers and probably getting sponsored by lawyers and accountancy firms who are licking their lips in anticipation of all the newbie pensioners afraid of their own shadow in Thailand.

Widening to Lebanon but lest us forget Gaza where over 600 have been killed in the north in last last 15 days. The Israeli military’s weeks long siege of northern Gaza is pushing the area to the point of “starvation” amid unrelenting air strikes and the mass expulsion of residents. At least 640 Palestinians have been killed there since the siege began. https://aje.io/a09702

Indeed, the first one is 'form for expat's income'. Second part says ' form for foreigners income information'. Nothing about earnings earned abroad or remittance.

For the record, we are talking cross-border remittance, which can greatly impact both the sender's and receiver's economies

Indeed, and my bank, SCB even facilitate remittances using cryptocurrencies. For now, I believe only between Japan and Thailand. I talked with a former Finance Minister, Kuhn Korn who said all currencies are going to be digitalized and are the future of remittances.

There is no new rule making foreigners even get a tax ID. All hogwash.

Agreed, let's hope the US people see sense and get him back in. just think the financial damage these wars is costing the USA.

I've no idea who Chester Crocker is!

I'm not an antisemite, what have I ever written to suggest that?

100%

In my opinion, Sinwar's actions were deeply rooted in the broader context of Palestinian resistance, not solely in a desire to provoke a regional conflict aimed at Israel's destruction. His actions reflected the frustrations and aspirations of many Palestinians who seek self-determination and an end to occupation. Characterizing Sinwar's actions solely as cowardice overlooks the complex realities faced by leaders in conflict zones, where decisions are often influenced by the dire circumstances of their communities.

I'd be interested to hear which Middle Eastern newspapers re good enough. AJ is a great news source for the ME.

Indeed. Sinwar was not a stupid as this article portrays him. It was a long term play, which he was willing to die for.

This is only an opinion, which I disagree with. I think he wanted the world to see the injustices Israel is has been imposing on Palestine. Things like the Blockade, for example. Pre Oct 7, did Sinwar have the freedom to leave Gaza?

Never going to happen under Netanyahu, who has opposed a 2 state solution for decades. The closest to that was under Yitzhak Rabin, who was assassinated in 1995, which allowed the opposition(Netanyahu) to seize power.