JimHuaHin

Will the database include the overseas criminal records of Thai nationals?

That is what I call optimism 5 5 5

Acyclovir is for the Herpes Simplex Virus, not genital warts, which are caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

This medication is excellent, in my experience. BUT, and I am shouting deliberately, read the instructions and use it very very carefully.

There has been a massive pollution problem in China for decades. Now that some parts of China are unfit for human habitation, time to move Chinese businesses overseas to countries which have lax environmental regulations, like Cambodia, Laos and Thailand.

Maybe she is a black Indian. Ethnicity is fluid.

Considering the current state of the Thai economy, and the large number of Thais in debt, we can expect more reports like this one.

Just declare Thailand a Chinese colony, then the Chinese tourists may stay away.

So we can expect more low quality Chinese <deleted> produce in Thailand. I am sure the small local Thai businesses and producers will be happy, NOT, and the super wealthy Chinese-Thai business families more happy.

Only 25? What about the other thousands?

Great idea, but unlikely to happen for many eons. Some expats can get a Pink Card, but one has to be registered on a household document. I have been here for over a decade, have rented two houses during this period, and have no intention of marrying a local. Thus, cannot get a Pink Card, according to my local district office..

"Education up to 15 years old in Thailand at government schools is free, the expensive things are school uniforms, which the government helps, with 320-baht ..." Free? Checking out my local CP department store earlier this year, it costs about Baht 1,000 for a full school uniform. Then there is the sports uniform, the scouts uniform, and in some cases another uniform. Baht 320 does not go far. Then there are all the school expenses, such as bus trips to other locations (temples, etc.), stationary, maybe electronic devices, etc. Free? Hardly. And (quality) school meals, don't get me started.

If one looks at the current global economic and financial situation, there is little hope for optimism. A recent article noted that about half the world's "democracies" are holding national elections this year; many of which have been brought forward by 1-2 years, as current governments see a worsening economic situation in 2024-2026. The weak Chinese economy and political uncertainty in the USA are also contributing factors.

CPF can talk all it wants about how it cares. But, we judge people/institutions/businesses not by what they say/claim, but by their actions. CPF can talk all day, but people know what the reality is.

My guess is that "corruption", like "defamation", will be redefined in Thailand and at odds with the generally accepted definition.

There have been some general media and academic articles on this issue over the years, in some cases providing some names of those involved - basically Cambodian gems and teak for Thai-supplied arms.

Thailand used to be internationally respected, but no more, especially over the past 2 decades. One just has to look at the international reportage on Thailand in recent decades. The regular briefs/reports that foreign ambassadors in Thailand send back to their ministries/departments of foreign affairs would make interesting reading.

About two-thirds of the workers are working in the informal economy, most of whom will work until they are too sick to work, unless they are lucky enough to have family to support them. Thai government officials who have been lucky enough to save and buy their own home maybe ok in retirement. The old Thai cultural practice of adult children supporting their aged parents is declining as these adult children are themselves often struggling to survive, and often times live far away from their aged parents.

The Chinese triads will be happy.

Especially as the current justice system is not functioning ... just look at all the "criminals" in government.

Does the Minister mean, parts manufactured in Thailand, at a Chinese-owned factory, with Chinese-sourced materials, by migrant/Chinese workers?

I regret to say, that, from my perspective, you are correct on all points. The Thai authorities seem to have a very limited understanding of the economic situation in many foreign countries and a similar comprehension of the economic/financial situation of many expats who are now living (almost) permanently in Thailand. I have expat friends, mostly in Bangkok, who were living and working in Thailand for many decades, almost all of whom are retired now. A handful had good high salary jobs and now have a comfortable lifestyle. But the majority are now living in cheap rental accommodation, and do not own a motor cycle. Japan is now in recession; some media reports suggest Australia may follow by early next year. Why TAT seems to often target countries with severe economic problems is beyond me. Ignorance maybe bliss, but it is also dangerous. Yes, some expats are wealthy and have an easy life here. But the majority, I would argue are living on a strict limited budget. Similar to many tourists who visit.

This is getting a bit off topic, I hope the moderators do not mind. The only real solution I can see to NAB's inflexibility, is to go to your nearest RD office and demand a Thai TIN, and pass on the number to NAB's morons. The only reason I have a NAB account is that I previously had a CitiBank Australia account. CitiBank sold off many of there overseas operations - NAB acquired CitiBank Australia and UOB acquired CitiBank Thailand, for example. Last year CitiBank Australia asked me for my Thai TIN, I explained that I did not have one and why I did not have one - CitiBank Australia accepted my explanation. I have accounts with another Australian bank, which I have never had any problems with, into which my super is paid.

A timely warning? Where is your back-up system big business? What back-up system? When global big business depends on one cybersecurity business - for example StrikeForce - and one software/cloud provider - say Microsoft - you are asking for trouble. Where are your back-up providers? There are none? Poor planning. After my first major personal computer problem, almost 4 decades ago, I learnt to back-up my work (daily, if not hourly) and computer hard drive (weekly). Later I learnt to have a functioning back-up computer, once my computer was "out of action" for a week and I could not do any work. What appears to have been a small insignificant programming/coding error has created global chaos; thankfully most essential global services have been unaffected. Will big business learn from this "system error"?

The Report is readily available, on-line, and makes interesting reading. The Thai banks concerned are named in the report.