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It's quite amazing that nonces look like you expect a nonce to look...

I pay out the wazoo for US imports - Shoes, audio stuff, bike parts...and whilst tax isn't exactly the same as tariffs, it still makes importing from the US expensive. So, this was inevitable, and long term, will benefit the US.

One of my resort guests drove to Laos today to extend his visa (US passport) in 1-day, as he had completed his 60-day and 30-day extension, and was planning on staying 19 more days. He was told he would have to spend 3 nights in Laos to then get a visa back to Thailand. This was the sign that is up. Is this a new thing? How are the Chiang Mai visa agents handling this? He tried some "encouragement", but the immigration were adamant. Be interested if anyone else has similar issue...or has this been an issue for a while and I am not up to date?

One of my resort guests drove to Laos today to extend his visa (US passport) in 1-day, as he had completed his 60-day and 30-day extension, and was planning on staying 19 more days. He was told he would have to spend 3 nights in Laos to then get a visa back to Thailand. This was the sign that is up. Is this a new thing? How are the Chiang Mai visa agents handling this? He tried some "encouragement", but the immigration were adamant. Be interested if anyone else has similar issue...or has this been an issue for a while and I am not up to date?

I'm happy to let smokers have their space...but because the spaces are generally small, poorly ventilated and grim, they prop the door open to let some clean air...allowing all the smoke to escape. I doubt it will happen.

19? That's not the flex they think it is.

Thailand is what it is. It will not, and cannot change. Trying to compete at Japan's level is ridiculous. Thailand will stay with what it has - beaches, temples, cheap food and entertainment...and sooner or later, casino's. They are different...not same same.

How about just honor the 10,000 baht digital wallet you were elected on...oh, wait...

I think that amount was just my wife being scammed...pretty sure you you could multiply this by 1,000 and still be short... Australia was AUD$2.73 Billion dollars in 2023 as a comparison.

No. It will all be negotiated and likely BOI, with lots of work permit, tax and favorable terms for Google. This is a terrific initiative, as was Microsofts, and the supporting industries it will foster. The naysayers are just not very bright.

Not debating the quality of Thai products, but they are not exactly earth shattering design, unique or have worldwide appeal. Surely they make some interesting products that are on trend, interesting and world beaters... ...or is that a bit much to think.

I think the more pertinent question is "with who's money?".

Congratulations Ahmet, you just graduated your MBA in Thai scams with a D-. Now return home to Syria Sweden and re-join Thaifreindly with you new found knowledge.

This math is off. In Macau, "10% of the population" visit the Casino. "Applying this metric to Thailand"..."projects 37 million Thai residents could be potential casino visitors"...which is more like 50%+ of the population, children included. In 2024, they are projecting 36million tourists, or 3 times the 2022 numbers...so the 1.1million foreign projects are off...and where did the 37million Thai potential visitors disappear to? If this was a business plan, it would be a big FAIL.

To be fair, that's pretty cool. Not very bright...but cool, none the less.