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The problem for those in ministry is that no matter how many tourist come and how much they spend, money won't come directly to ministry staff. I bet the main reason for the whole 300 baht thingy was/is that tourism ministry and TAT tried to find a way to get income directly to feed their families. Developing tourism is just a cover story, and content of which actually kept changing starting from tourist insurance story.

In theory better, however I have had 2 separate cases where the in-mold brass thread has cracked leading to leak. Probably would not have had problem with plastic-only one. I will not use brass ones any more due to bad experiences

As if it would matter what people need in this nor other than areas of life. What matters is what those in power want or need.

I'm sure someone will buy lottery ticket 3303 based on this event. And either blame it if no win, or firmly believe the win was due to this event.

Misleading click bait headline. This will require law change via parliamentary process, not a revenue dept decision, as current law clearly stipulates only income brought in is taxable. Change for this year was different as it did not require law change

Yes most if not all use CIF (cost, insurance and freight included) price as basis for levied duties.

AliExpress do this for some euro countries already, vat included in price and they settle with tax aurhorities n countries. If this gets real in Thailand, I would expect they just switch on that feature for thai delivery orders in their platform and also activate it in lazada which they own. 7% won't make big difference as long as the operation is automated and smooth, without delays or handling fees

Not sure if every country, but it is customary to include shopping costs to the import duty/tax base in developed countries

... But I understand you are not bored because of that lifestyle difference, justiI like me I live very differently here vs home country. However I am all but bored. I am not from US but lived in San Diego before for few years and while there my lifestyle was different from home as well, simply due to environment. But all but bored But I understood OP feels bored to death with his Pattaya lifestyle so wondering where the limitations come that lead to his boring life instead of doing something that is not boring, e.g doing same things as back home if those are not boring. Or possibly sometä things different. At least I would stop doing things which bore me and do something I enjoy.

Just out of curiosity, do you find doing the things you listed in Australia less boring? If you live differently there, why not try duplicate the things you do there where applicable. Or is there some mental limitations so that in Pattaya/Thailand can only spend time doing the (boring) things you listed?

In the old tax system that was used until 3 or 4 years ago, my tax was also 7500. When the new system was introduced, nominal tax changed to around 300, with 90% discount for first two years. Now around the 300. Enjoy while it lasts. Certain that it will go up in future.

Turbo EV - Porsche must have run out of imagination giving names for their EV...would have expected EV to have been given a name that is relevant for EV instead of something for internal combustion engine cars. Go figure

Local electrician done a bit tuning for more power and forgot to wind insulation tape over twist-joined cables?

Odds of anything that creates economic activity and does not create risk for status quo of society being stopped indeed are low, especially so if it creates revenue streams for RTP or people in administration. Might be banned in law but not enforced at all (just collect envelopes) But but then if the activity in question is a concern for the system, it is a different ballgame. Just look at future forward and likely to happen to its successor as well.

Education system is exactly as it is designed to be by those in power. About same as in 19th century Europe.

Really no need to say much more, but I this story tells quite a bit about Buddhism in Thai cultural context, pretty much covering all angles.

Motorbike repair shops take off old cover and staple new one in place in about 20min, just need a proper stapler (pneumatic usually). I have had mine replaced twice at pratamnak Soi 6 motorbike repair shop due to cats ripping it. They have covers for common models in stock. You can get your own cover from lazada too and have that installed if want specific style. I paid 200 baht for the work with my own cover. I recall 300 incl the cover (was for click). If you fuzzy about type of cover, texture, color etc bring your own cover if you don't like what they have. https://s.lazada.co.th/s.MRBjD

... Or third optijn: if the sex is worth the money in quality and quantity, just adjust your thinking about the relationship and your behavior a bit to match the situation. If you are treated like a customer then treat her like a hooker.

She succeeded in what Putin at least so far has failed, even if he did pick the spot right next to entrance. Straightest path is not always the shortest maybe.

When will the one-way Buakhao happen? Have details about the traffic arrangement somewhere?

Immediate reaction after seeing the headline was that now they want to do the same smart "name upgrade" thingy as they did for Bang Sue station, but seems not. So far anyway.

Believe when I see it approved. Until that just talking among many other talks.

I understood from the OP (maybe erroneously?) that water was being supplied by truck to cover for water shortage, and concern was air possibly being mixed to get bigger meter reading for the bill from that guy. Just like the tuned taxi fare meters running double speed. After the meter sure nothing changes.

If a thai is in a position to get cash by selling air as water based on baht/cbm deal, certainly there is a solution to this. if nothing else then a separate compressor!

If water level in your tank is low enough so that the foot valve is not properly under water, 100% sure you get air mixed in. If you just want to know if the water pumped to your house has air mixed in, disconnect the bum gun from the hose and put the hose into a bucket that has enough water to keep the hose under water, and open the valve so that water can flow to the bucket (keep end of the hose under water). If you don't see bubbles, not (at least much) air. If see bubbles, has air mixed with water. You should also hear it by listening the pump, it gets noisy if air mixed in. I would expect to be able to hear it also e.g when toilet is filling, not quiet any more.