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The Quran does not directly forbid cannabis and some Muslim scholar consider cannabis to be halal and permissible. Some Muslim scholars deem (without reference to the Quran) by analogy cannabis to be similar to khamr and therefore to be haraam (forbidden). A scientific survey of Muslims in the South (there are Muslins living throughout Thailand, what is their position?) is required for an accurate read of Muslims on cannabis use. Chuwit's anti-weed crusade is just his theory.
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Thai Private Sector Upbeat on China-Laos Railway Service
Srikcir replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
High speed rail service in China with a vastly much larger ridership has generally failed financially. But Thailand will be different - how? -
Multi-year overstay - Asylum Seekers
Srikcir replied to ChiangMaiThai's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
UHRC cannot bypass or overrule Thailand's sovereignty that has the final authority on treatment of alleged asylum and refugee seekers. Thailand makes no distinction between refugees or asylum seekers and other foreigners in the country illegally, facing arrest and/or deportation. Thailand has not ratified the UN's refugee convention.* There is the Thailand 2019 National Screening Mechanism with specific criteria for vetting applicants. But there are "unspecified Interior Ministry protocols" that would bar migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos or Myanmar from the program.* Also, anyone who makes it through the screening could still be rejected for unspecified "national security" reasons and will have no right to know exactly why. An example of national security might be one's political behavior. * Thus, Thailand's judgement might be influenced by its international political relationships, especially with authoritarian regimes (?). The screening process might be a disguised method to identify foreign political dissisents whose acceptance might damage Thailand's foreign trade and security. * ref. www.voanews.com for Oct. 23, 2022. -
Three arrested in Songkran action - Laotian woman on 3,440 day overstay
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Isaan News
Likely much more to this story. That might explain the odd charge of overstay. For example. If a person has political "conflicts" with say a Communist government, they would be denied a passport to leave the country. Thus to avoid possible detention by such government, they must flee the country illegally and thus enter another country illegally if that country does not respect political assylum, ie., without a passport in accordance with the UNHRC. -
Closing SCB account from US
Srikcir replied to thinkingman's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
As you have "a material amount of money" in the account, enjoy your trip to Thailand. -
More Than 100,000 Thais Register for Overseas Voting
Srikcir replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Not really. PM's and their apppinted Cabinets change. My case on point occurred during PM Prayut's regime. -
Will Myanmar win the bombing event?
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Tesla Powerwalls available in Thailand
Srikcir replied to Bandersnatch's topic in Alternative/Renewable Energy Forum
I can only speculate. Thus, the high price is probably that the Power Wall 2 made in the US. In Australia sells for $17,000-18,000 without a Solar Rebate (lowers price to $14,000). So the large price increase overseas may be due to customs duty (includes value for shipping and demurrage costs), lack of significant solar rebates, VAT, and lack of trade treaty pricing. There might also be some trade protectionism involved as a similar product is made in China that has virtually free trade with Thailand. -
Thailand and Regional Neighbors to Jointly Address Cross-Border Haze
Srikcir replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
There doesn't appear to be any haze between Thailand and Myanmar. They are in perfect sync politically. -
More Than 100,000 Thais Register for Overseas Voting
Srikcir replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
But as we have seen in the past, if a Thai embassy doesn't deliver those absentee ballots to the Thai EC timely, they will not count. No excuse. Case in point was Australia. And who controls the embassies? -
PTT and Saudi Company to Invest in Green Hydrogen
Srikcir replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
If hydrogen is produced from coal or natural gas that created green house emissions, what's the point? Might as well use grid electricity for power. Apart from such hydrogen production is expensive as is resupply and practical use. -
How to get tax id number with non o?
Srikcir replied to Topah's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I live in Bang Khun Thian, Samae Dam subdistrict. Bank account in same district. Bank directed me to this tax office. There 90 minutes so many taxpayers but at least good aircons. -
Thailand criticized for returning Myanmar resistance members
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Carrions of a feather stick together. -
How to get tax id number with non o?
Srikcir replied to Topah's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Retired on non O-A at the time of application at Bang Khun Thuan District revenue office (Rama 2). Foreigners virtually unknown here. But no issues with people in the office. Presented filled application form available from counter, passport, certificate of residence stub carried in passport, reason for the tax ID is annual refund of tax on interest on savings account. Given the large crowd of Thais waiting for their tax needs and I don't speak or read Thai, got my ID fairly quick. A surprise however. With all the emphasis by the government on digital e-business, my tax ID, name, address, date is handwritten in a worn out large ledger by the agent and handsigned by agent. -
Pattaya Police Ready to Protect Tourists During Songkran and Wan Lai
Srikcir replied to snoop1130's topic in Pattaya News
Zero alcohol? Level of alcohol is defined by law for DUI and it's not zero. For new drivers 0.02% and for drivers of five years or more 0.05%. Just enforce the law. -
During the Covid pandemic many countries have implemented similar financial aids to citizens of certain income levels: stimulus payments. Paid for from raising taxes on the wealthy, higher government fees, budget cuts on waste, termination or rollback of government spending, etc. EC might argue success for such policies are speculative and not predective. But this is a prelude to a scheduled General Election for not only the Head of State and Cabinet but the whole of the Parlianent House. As such the EC has no business (legality?) to predict the outcome of the Election before it occurs, and thus, the success of such proposed economic policies.
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It doesn't matter. He'll claim he wasn't there and the Constitutional Court would agree. Just as he claimed he wasn't PM for four years.
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Nothing was conveyed in the story as to the victim 's personal life other than alien from Laos working as a Gardner. One might speculate given the theft of vegetables, etc. he may have been a migrant worker earning low (if not below legal minimum?) wages motivated by family (ie., contributed to the gene pool) at home? Do the Darwin Awards go to those who try for a better life against social class, poverty, etc.? Especially in a country where a government and/or society doesn't provide livable opportunity and security for migrants.
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Six were reserved for the armed forces "top brass" (ie., NCPO connected?). Those from the 10 professional and social groups were selected by panels representing those groups (who decided the panel members during Prayut's "occupation"?). Most "independents" choose a group with approval of the seven Election Commission members who had been (I think prior to the 2018 General Election) selected by the NLA previously appointed by the junta. Recall that before the 2014 coup, the Constitution proved that 50% of senators were elected and 50% appointed. After a new charter constitution written by the junta, elected senators were eliminated - as is the case now. Until the Senate is 100% elected as is the current NLA, a full democracy cannot exist.
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Would the next government be kinder to migrants and refugees?
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
In Thailand it is seems the military is not part of the government but rather the government is part of the military and its "elitist backers" when it comes to certain foreign policies. At times the military seems to operate within its own sovereignty outside of the Constitution. What any political party might promise to be kinder is really irrelevant.