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Government to trial 4 am closing for Thailand’s nightlife venues
pedro01 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Seems like a smart move to me. I recall it was open 24x7 back in the late 90s - that was a hoot. -
Famous Thai rock band Carabao to disband in March
pedro01 replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Carabao are OK Band for me - but I think Maleehuana are way better. The lead singers voice is haunting - well worth a listen. -
Phuket family’s plea for justice after harrowing hit-and-run incident
pedro01 replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
and any bets on whether that toddler had a helmet on... -
it's not one of their coolest features for sure
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AMG C43 Coupe - good choice of car for Thailand?
pedro01 replied to CrossBones's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
Did the OP make a decision in the end? -
Video Shows Biden Saying, 'She Was 12, I was 30'?
pedro01 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
So he cracked a joke. Move on. -
Chinese Tourist Arrivals Plunged Nearly 30% Week Over Week
pedro01 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I dunno - if you'd sunk money in a holiday - would you cancel it because of that? Seems to me like it'd just be a fluctuation. Nothing to worry about. -
I don't think this represents taking sides as it does employing a little common sense. It is unlikely that Israel will send people over here to bomb targets here. On the other hand, Iranian citizens have been caught making bombs here to target Israeli diplomats - back in 2012 (https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna46424910). Fortunately, the 3 stooges from Iran managed to blow off the roof of the building they had rented to make the bombs and one of them managed to blow his leg off with explosives he was carrying (there was one tale that he tried to throw a grenade at a taxi driver but it hit something and bounced back at him - but I can't find that reported anywhere and it could be a faulty memory) So yeah - this is a sensible move and targeting the right suspects.
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Serious Charges Filed against Young Suspect in Shopping Mall Shooting
pedro01 replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
I don't think they jail 14 year olds here - but they can be put in a juvenile detention center. That's where he's heading unless his parents are wealthy. -
PM Srettha aims to lift Thailand to upper-income status in four-year soar
pedro01 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I think it depends on the graduate and the course taken. My son could already do his target job when he left school at 18 - he still went on to do a degree - the degree, whilst being a formality is turning out to be VERY in depth and he is maintaining a high GPA. I am quite impressed with what I've seen so far from ABAC Suvarnabhumi. On the other hand, I have trained many IT graduates to become programmers and I think the issue there is that few of the professors have ever been in a professional programming environment, so the knowledge is very theoretical. I've not done this in the west though - so it may be that the training is the same there. Overall, I've worked with hundreds of Thais in professional environments and found them a pleasure to work with and very professional and dedicated. I've heard horror stories from others about Thai staff, I've just never experienced issues myself in 20+ years here. Still 25k for a graduate is still a pittance to be paid - once you figure out food, travel, accomodation costs - it doesn't leave them much left. -
More details on Thai taxation of overseas income
pedro01 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
UK has no double taxation agreement with Thailand. So Brits will theoretically be taxed twice. -
Russell Brand and why the allegations took so long to surface
pedro01 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
And there you have it! The left's knockout move... anyone that disagrees with me is a... -
Former deputy interior minister sentenced to nine years in prison
pedro01 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
two trucks for 51 million? Do they have Louis Vuitton seats or something? -
Phuket Man Arrested for Stealing Over 227,000 Baht in Cannabis and Cash
pedro01 replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
High crime -
Thai FDA Confirms Safety of Imported Japanese Seafood
pedro01 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Apparently France banned the iPhone 12 because of radiation levels... But then you don't eat your phone...