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Dual Pricing has got worse in recent years. I used to get into most places showing my Pink Thai ID card. Now not so easy. National Parks are the worst, most wont accept a driving Licence or ID card. It's considered a scam if Taxis or other private enterprises charge more to foreigners but where did they learn it from. Cant see it changing anytime soon.

While it's fair to acknowledge efforts like cutting government waste and tightening border security, albeit done in breach of the Constitution, there’s a far bigger issue that can’t be ignored. The U.S. dollar is steadily losing both its value and global dominance, with more countries actively moving away from using it. Meanwhile, trillions have been wiped from the American stock market, devastating pensions and retirement savings. The wannabe U.S. dictator seems to believe the country is somehow "making money" from tariffs on imports. Has no one given him a basic lesson in economics? From the outside, it's obvious that saving a few billion through audits is insignificant compared to the scale of economic damage unfolding. Without serious action on inflation, currency devaluation, and financial instability, political victories risk being nothing more than cosmetic fixes on a system that's starting to crack badly.

As a European, what the past month has shown me is that the American Constitution needs some serious amendments, since it was never envisaged in the 18th century that an aspiring dictator could be elected president.

If your resident and can get a certificate of residence from Immigration you should have no trouble opening a bank account.

It was until Trumps presidency

Ive just switched to Yolla. Its slightly more expensive than skype but works well calling European landlines.

Sounds simplistic but whose going to invest in producing low tech products in the US at 5 times the cost that are produced in China, Asia and Africa.

The U.S. trade tariffs have triggered significant stock market volatility, posing risks for both pension funds and consumer prices. These effects will be felt by retirees, investors, and everyday consumers. Most US pension funds rely heavily on stock market investments. The S&P 500 dropped over 8% since February 2025 and continues to drop, pension portfolios have likely suffered considerable declines. If market instability continues, underfunded pensions could struggle, forcing adjustments such as increased contributions from employees, reduced cost-of-living adjustments, or delayed retirement eligibility. I wonder if the average Trump supporter realizes whats happening to his pension. I think this Trump/Oligarch strategy is simplistic, what do we all do when hit with a price hike, look elsewhere and apart from tech there’s not too much that cant be sourced outside the US.

Here's a link to the go fund me page where his mother is making an appeal to recover his losses. A different story as to what is reported here. https://www.gofundme.com/f/lewis-green-ordeal-in-thailand

Zelensky is always seen in military attire to show solidarity with his troops, many of whom are crawling through cold, muddy trenches, risking their lives. He is respected by his military, far more than if he were prancing around dressed like some dandy as we see in the US. All respect to him. His February approval rating in Ukraine was 63%, far more than Trumps by the American people who must be disgusted and embarrassed after seeing this debacle with Putin's puppet in the white house.

Z Zelensky came to negotiate a deal. However, the offer he received was essentially, "Give us your resources for all eternity, and we'll discuss security later." It's good that he walked away from these two morons. He entered negotiations to stop the war with a degenerate president, who didn’t even know how or when the war started and has been parroting Kremlin propaganda since he came to office. Zelensky's only mistake was attending the meeting without an interpreter, making himself vulnerable and unable to respond effectively. These two must be an embarrassment to the American people.

I don't think she would be throwing Ukraine under the bus and making ridiculous claims.

There are many unfounded claims and conspiracy theories but official audits from different sources have not confirmed widespread misappropriation of any aid to Ukraine. The Ukrainian government, in collaboration with international partners, implements measures to enhance transparency and combat corruption.

Zelensky’s Actions That Provoked Trump. Wrong title. Should be Trumps actions that provoked Zelensky

Here we go again ! Next, bring back the TM-30, back to immigration every time you leave your house for 24 hours.

Not what I was told when I visited the tax office. I asked if I needed to register and was told to bring in my statements and they would let me know whether I needed to register or not and if any tax would be due. I know there is no tax to pay so have not bothered.

Thailand does have emission testing with the annual testing to tax your vehicle required on 5 year old vehicles I believe. All these old smoke belching vehicles appear to have been taxed however. Go figure!

Its not a prison its an immigration detention center. They have the same in the airport, bang up people who they don't want to let in until someone gets them a ticket to fly out.

"Chief Weerakit Manarojkit convened an urgent meeting yesterday" More meetings and more assaults, nothing will ever change as long as the police don't do their job.

A Meeting but no member from Cambodia, Laos or Myanmar where much of the burning takes place and affects Thailand.

Any imported foods that Thais don't eat or drink carry high import duties. For instance, a bottle of scotch whiskey costs less than a mediocre bottle of wine, as generally Thais don't drink wine but are big whiskey drinkers, nor do many eat baked beans..If you want to eat and drink western style in Thailand, expect to pay high prices.

Foreigners purchasing units in the additional 26% will have no voting rights, ensuring they can only use the properties for personal residence Sounds like this is from the Hotel lobby, cant rent out and can only use for your personal use.

Thailand already has dual taxation agreements with 60 countries. These agreements differ in their scope and specifics. How Thai Tax authorities can deal with this remains to be seen. Australia Austria Bahrain Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Bulgaria Canada Chile China Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Korea Kuwait Lao Luxembourg Malaysia Mauritius Myanmar Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Norway Oman Pakistan Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Russia Seychelles Singapore Slovenia South Africa Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Turkey Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States (limited treaty) Uzbekistan Vietnam

Except that Thailand joined the CRS last year (common Reporting Standard)