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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.

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.

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.

What's there not to like with PM Prayut earning compensation for chairing 52 government panels in addition to his PM salary? ref. thainewsroom.com 7/16/2022 In addition to his military retirement?

Maybe the Mayor can convince the Pranburi Provincial Waterworks Authority at Khao Sawoei Rat to supply Hua Hin. In 2016 it supplied the MahaSamutr luxury property and artificial beach development in Hua Hin with water to fill and maintain a 72,000sqm lagoon.

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.

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.

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.

Amphur registration - Would this work for any beneficiary such as a Friend cited in the Will, or only for a wife?

If you qualify for the 10-year Long Term Resident visa for Pensioners, much simpler than all other retirement visa types offered.

"Your suffering is my suffering. Your happiness is my happiness." Attributed to the Buddha. "offering shelter is among the seven kinds of offering that may be practiced even by those who are not wealthy." Buddhist teachings. I guess the refugees were just too embarrassed to accept Thailand's LOS hospitality and choose possible injury or death returning to Myanmar.

Throughout PM Prayut's tenure he has organized payout of periodic "gifts" to specified segments of the population. Appearing in person wuth necessary documentation for the "gift" seemed a requirement. These were not legislative funded actions. Each time it's claimed that as a result Prayut's special event "handouts," his popularity increased. Yet despite such political showmanship, income inequality increased in Thailand. Now the PTP proposes a legislated social program as part of its political platform attendant with alleged checks and balances for accountability. How does PTP differ from the government's efforts to influence public support?

So the two men organized the drugs and stashed them in the house. How are the women connected to the drug activity? Unless the two women immediately confessed to drug possession, trafficking, etc, to the police, what is the evidence against them that justifies arrest? Arresting the women seems more like hostage taking by the police to force the two men into surrending.

Her message is irrelevant with regard to law. Her offense is defacing private/public property. She could have written "long live Putin" and still commit an offense (likely civil). Freedom of speech here does not apply. That said, the ICC did launch an investigation into alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity carried out in Ukraine by Russia, and issued arrest warrants against Putin and another Russian Federation official related to unlawful deportation of Ukrainian population, etc. No amount of public support or disagreement will alter either action. PS: Thailand has non-member status with ICC.

Wasn't it NIDA polls while Prayut was PM 2014-2023 that consistently showed that something like 90% of Thais supported Prayut?

Remember Prayut's Peace and Order, as in his National Council for Peace and Order - the name of his 2014 junta? After almost 10 years in power he needs better messenging.

Since the 2014 to date my perception is that there was a reprioritization from exports to tourism, the latter focused mostly on the military loyal partner China. Agricultural exports may have remained relatively unchanged but they're low value products compared to high value industrial exports. In the interim the government seemed to increase construction of infrastructures (highways, light rail, high speed rail) part of which was foreign financed. Good for foreign financing partners getting annual fixed returns on investment and return of capital but poor for Thailand GDP growth that is long term with annual risk to service loans without raising fares beyond what is affordable to Thais. A new economic flexible strategy is needed. Unfortunately, the junta's 20-year natiobal economic plan memorialized in the Constitution is a likely barrier to change regardless of any new Parliament support. The government has essentially "trapped" the economy and I don't expect that to change from the next election even with a progressive landslide in the House.

I paid for $130 renewal online using Pay.Gov, enclosing printout of emailed receipt with my application. But had to also go to my bank for a paper 100B bank draft to be included in my renewal package - not very efficient in an electronic age and not having personal transportation! Not to mention it took the bank 45 minutes to make one (additional charge) as it seems they never did one before. Had about same ten days for receipt of old & new passports.

Mine sent back EMS by Thailand Post. Next day delivery.

National Organization of Powerful Elites (aka NOPE)?

If you qualify for the pensioner Long Term Resident visa, you're virtually undisturbed by Immigration for ten years except for the annual (vs 90-day) residence report and a review of financial qualifications at the five year mid-point.

Any relationships to the CCP or the Politboro?

I agree that gere are perfectly capable Thai hospitals to handle this person's injuries. In fact there is nothing in the link/article that suggests that there is no inpatient insurance coverage. There is no mention of unpaid hospital medical care. What is at dispute is the cost of getting the patient back to the UK, likely an insurance elective rider that was not taken. How about any of the concerned relations come to Thailand as an alternative.

Will Thailand ask Russia for anti-air missiles for top of its government buildings?