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I really don't know why so many foreigners I know are worried about this scaremongering. Is it all done by accountancy firms, luring gullible readers to be customers? Maybe it is the ones that haven't been here long and seen all the false rumours before. The removal of the loophole affect few foreigners, certainly not those retired guys. As for remittances, as a Thai, I can gift 20 million baht a year. I believe foreigners can do the same. Thailand will not impose taxes on foreign remittances for foreigners because doing so would inadvertently grant foreigners tax rights that the government wants to avoid. By taxing remittances, the Thai government could create a precedent that allows people to claim certain privileges, such as the ability to purchase property and access public services. This could lead to concerns about foreign ownership and influence within the local economy. Additionally, remittances play a vital role in the livelihoods of many Thais, including my children, and taxing them could deter financial support from abroad, potentially destabilizing communities that rely on these funds. The government will maintain a favorable environment for foreign money while safeguarding its own regulatory autonomy.

Wow, I didn't see this on the news.

Old folks generally are unhappier and complain more. Nothing to do all day. There are no changes to the tax laws and won't be, Imho. Pensioners are still expats.

The killing continues in Gaza. At least 87 people have been killed and more than 40 injured in an Israeli strike on Beit Lahia, according to the Gaza health ministry, with graphic footage showing children among the dead. https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-hamas-lebanon-gaza-iran-10-20-24/index.html

More bombings of camps for displaced Palestinians. Four people have been confirmed dead and about 70 injured after Israeli jets bombed a tented camp housing displaced Palestinians in the grounds of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue teams scramble to rescue survivors. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/10/14/live-22-dead-80-wounded-as-israeli-army-shells-gaza-school-shelter

Are you OK with the IDF bombing refugee camps? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refugee_camp_airstrikes_in_the_Israel–Hamas_war

Of course Hamas can not beat the supreme Colonial powers of USA and Israel by themselves.

There are some photos somewhere, they had a big celebration, I think 90 years of the school, 100 years of the Order in Thailand. Cardinal from Rome, etc.

Oh yes, she was the head of the program. Very strict. Sister Rose was big boss, amazing the influential friends she had.

I'm a little angry as if given to some, give to us all. I'm not surprised. BTW, the PM was a student when I helped start the English Program at St Joseph's Convent in 1996/7. Her English has improved a lot!

Hezbollah are Lebanese citizens, so they invaded themselves? Israeli 'campaign' - come on say it as it is. Was the destruction of Gaza a campaign in your mind?

It does seem that way. I blame the USA, who continue to be complicit in the Genocide. They supply the bombs. They could stop the atrocities immediately.

Some PLO relocated there but there was no invasion, as Israel are doing right now. Israel's support for certain Lebanese groups, like the Christian Phalangists, intensified the conflict. It was Israeli policies that ultimately led to the civil war, backed of course by the USA.

Let’s not forget the atrocities in Gaza. At least 34 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks today Our colleagues on the ground are reporting, quoting medical sources, that at least 34 people have been killed in Israeli air attacks across Gaza since dawn on Sunday. This includes five children who were killed when an Israeli drone struck them as they were playing near a cafe in Shati refugee camp. https://aje.io/epfyox?update=3244564

Nonsense, ABAC is a good uni.

I used to work there before it was a University. KMIT. Nowhere near the standard of khon Kaen uni, where I also worked. I’m surprised ABAC isn’t there.

Indeed. https://www.ifj.org/media-centre/reports/detail/lebanon-five-journalists-and-media-workers-killed-since-the-war-started-in-gaza/category/press-releases Lebanon: Five journalists and media workers killed since the war started in Gaza Can he force journalists to get out, like he did in Gaza?

There are many Thai agriculture workers in Lebanon too, Israel is doing nothing for their safety!

What makes you think I am in favour of Hezbollah? Simply stating facts. Hezbollah is an ally of Iran, not a proxy. Did you listen to the message from Iran's leader recently? They share ideological and political goals, particularly regarding occupation of Lebanon by Western colonial nations. Iran provides financial assistance to Hezbollah because of the mess the country is in due to military bombardment by Israel in the 2006 war and the 1982 invasion., the extensive damage to infrastructure. You may have noticed a pattern with the IDF, take a look at the destruction in Gaza. it would take Gaza many many years to recover, even if Israel allowed cement to get into the country.

More killing of civilians in refugee camps. At least 22 people, including women and children, have been killed in an Israeli attack on the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza as Israeli forces press on with their ground assault in the area. https://aje.io/riyn9z

While the U.S. presence was officially framed as peacekeeping, many Lebanese viewed it as an occupation, especially given the military actions and the broader geopolitical implications. Hezbollah did receive some support from Iran and has Shia ideology, but its origins were a response to the perceived failures of the Lebanese state and the ongoing violence from various factions, including Israel’s invasions. It's primary purpose is most certainly not to destroy Israel. It is a defender of Lebanon and the Shia community.

And not the Times of Israel 🙂

Exactly, one man's terrorist is another's freedom fighter. The classification of certain groups as "terrorist" often reflects the historical context shaped by colonial powers and their influence over various regions. For instance, groups like Hezbollah in Lebanon can be viewed through the lens of their resistance against foreign intervention and exploitation. Many of these organizations emerge in response to the socio-political chaos created by colonial legacies, where local populations struggle against oppression and fight for sovereignty. When colonial powers exploit resources and manipulate political structures, they create conditions that can lead to conflict and insurgency. In such contexts, the actions of groups resisting these forces may be labeled as terrorism, often overlooking the underlying grievances and struggles for self-determination. This narrative serves to delegitimize their causes, framing them as threats rather than as responses to oppression. Consequently, the designation of terrorism is frequently influenced by political agendas rather than an objective assessment of the groups’ motives or actions.

You sell it to buy things. Actually, I have a crypto.com debit card I use to buy things with my bitcoin.

I see the next leg starting soon, to reach, as I said last year.107 by April 2025.