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Srikcir

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  1. Please research. For example for 2024 "Inflation Rate 2024: A Global Comparison," May 8, 2024 by Luca Ventura gfmag.com Not "everything"
  2. I think Untrue. Only untaxed In-Kind, that is Thai tax rate is equal or less than foreign tax rate. But when the Thai tax rate exceeds foreign tax rate (ie., 25% vs. 20%), a Thai tax might apply to the differential. That should not violate the DTA.
  3. Been there, not done it. "Locked in Unrest: Southern Thailand’s Insurgency 20 Years On," https://thediplomat.com/2024/11/locked-in-unrest-southern-thailands-insurgency-20-years-on/ "... acceptance of the Tak Bai massacre lawsuit in August offered Paetongtarn’s administration a chance to mitigate anti-establishment hostilities in the region." by Nurrisha Ismail November 13, 2024 (paraphrasing) While the Narathiwat Court found sufficient grounds for murder and illegal detention charges against seven former high-ranking officials related to the Tak Bai massacre, the government failed to uphold the rightful judicial process, and bring a measure of accountability for the killing at Tak Bai, could significantly hinder future peace efforts. "Barriers to cooperation at both the insurgency and national levels can be ameliorated when conflict resolution policies are strategically designed to build consensus and uphold justice." (my bold) "when" isn't apparently now. The Muslim "South" has been under constant Kingdom of Thailand's State of Emergency (removal of constitutional rights) for decades. Relaxing enforcement while NOT raising or relaxing the State of Emergency entrenches mutual contempt and distrust by the Malay Muslim insurgents, especially in light of new and younger Malay Muslim insurgent groups not represented in the last decade of "peace talks" by the Thai government, largest insurgency group BRN and Malaysia.
  4. Thailand looks to China’s small nuclear reactor for low-carbon energy," Nov. 5, 2024 https://www.nationthailand.com/sustaination/40042986 "Small modular reactors (SMRs) will help cut carbon emissions as well as electricity costs," says Egat governor Thepparat Theppitak. "Egat is studying over 80 types of SMRs in 18 countries, including China’s Linglong One, located in Hainan, which is the world’s first above-surface commercial SMR." Frankly, there are more issues within Thailand in its ability to transmit power efficiently throughout its electric grid than producing it.
  5. Not paying royalties for songs the Trump campaign uses is pure greed. Hope YMCA got paid in advanced.
  6. Google. There are many sources related to the Malay Muslim insurrection in Thailand. For example: "The Ongoing Insurgency in Southern Thailand: Trends in Violence, Counterinsurgency Operations, and the Impact of National Politics," by Zachary Abuza https://inss.ndu.edu/Media/News/Article/693660/ "South Thailand insurgency," https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Thailand_insurgency
  7. "Overview In October 2024, United States exported $1.37B and imported $6.18B from Thailand, resulting in a negative trade balance of $4.81B." https://oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-country/usa/partner/tha As per 45th POTUS Trump's tariff wars and consistent with his recent trade threats against Canada wherein the US has a negative trade balance, it's likely Trump will again apply tariffs against all nations wherein the US has negative trade balances, ie., Thailand. A nation that has a free trade agreement (FTA) with the US has no assurance that Trump will respect such trade agreements. Such is the case of his recent threats of applying higher tariffs against Canada and Mexico in violation of his own US congressionally-approved USMC trade agreement when Trump was 45th POTUS.
  8. China’s Economic Slump Is Here to Stay, https://time.com/6835935/china-debt-housing-bubble/ "the real cause of China’s slump is the long period of fast growth that piled up vulnerable and unsustainable debts. The higher they fly, the harder they fail." 2025 will not see an end to China's economic collapse. Chinese tourism will focus more on short, local travels.
  9. For those unfamiliar with storing crypto currency: "How to Store Cryptocurrency - Learn how to safely store your crypto and keep it secure," by Gloria Chinemerem Chimelu, updated September 01, https://www.investopedia.com/how-to-store-cryptocurrency-7500942 "you can't store cryptocurrencies in a regular bank account; they have to be stored in a crypto wallet on reputable crypto exchanges/apps or specialized devices."
  10. True Baht vs USD https://fred.stlouisfed.org/data/EXTHUS: 2012-12-01 30.6155 2024-12-01 34.1433
  11. Does she have any assets under the "Tony Woodsome" accounts?
  12. The Gripen is more than adequate for homeland defense, albeit a fleet of four means only 2-3 on full duty with one in reserve. Thailand's Gripens will join Czech Republic, Hungary, South Africa, Sweden and Brazil operating Gripens. Fourteen Gripens are in the queue for fighter aircraft being donated to Ukraine, ie., behind F-14's.
  13. "INDECENCY ON THE INTERNET AS A CHALLENGE TO THAI LAW," by Alexander Shytov https://www.thailawforum.com/articles/indecency-challenge-thailaw.html "According to Section 287 of Thai Penal Code “Whoever (1) for the purpose of trade of trade or by trade, for public distribution or exhibition" "carries on trade, or takes part or participates in the trade concerning the aforesaid obscene material or thing, distributes or exhibits to the public" (my bold emphasis) Whereas "OnlyFans is the 18 + subscription platform (for a fee) empowering creators to own their full potential, monetize their content, and develop authentic connections with their fans (Only Fans, get it?)." How is the public damaged by a private subscription only platform? It isn't in the subject case. That's a civil case. Police are to enforce criminal laws following the Penal Code. Allegation is irrelevant to law enforcement and arrest. Was the model held against her permission, raped, threatened with violence, etc. that are aspects of criminal acts? No evidence or allegations were produced.
  14. You can link KB account to the KB app. You also can get a KB debit card linked to KB account.
  15. Lazada has ots own wallet that you can top off with bank apps.
  16. "California Fires: Multiple people accused of arson as firestorm rages in LA," by FOX 11 Digital Team Published January 11, 2025 https://www.foxla.com/ The Kenneth Fire, which broke out in West Hills, is being investigated as arson. As fire crews continue to work to extinguish deadly wildfires across Southern California, at least two people have been arrested in recent days, accused of trying to start fires in the area. A police source told FOX 11 that a man who was arrested Thursday in Woodland Hills may be linked to the fire. Pioneer Park - Jose Carranza-Escobar standing near the flames and arrested him. Officials said that Carranza-Escobar, who they described as a transient, admitted to starting the fire.
  17. "Biden to ban future offshore drilling across more than 600 million acres," by: Jacob Fischler - January 6, 2025, https://scdailygazette.com/ "In April 2017, Trump issued an executive order to revoke offshore drilling restrictions his predecessor, President Barack Obama, had placed. Environmental groups sued and a federal court in Alaska sided against the Trump administration, reasoning that the law governing offshore drilling, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, allows a president to withdraw areas from drilling but does not allow a president to revoke those withdrawals. The Trump administration appealed in 2019, but the issue was resolved before an appeals decision when Biden took office and reinstituted the Obama withdrawals in 2021. The court dismissed the case as moot without ruling on the merits of presidential authority." It is likely Congress will have to roll back this ban, Do oil& gas companies even want to "drill baby, drill?" "U.S. Energy Independence Soars To Highest Level In Over 70 Years," by Robert Rapier May 2, 2023, https://www.forbes.com/ "we don’t import energy at all."
  18. My experience with KB savings account is the same regardless of the balance, withheld twice a year. For 2023 KB withheld 300 baht for interest dividends.
  19. Wait until Jan. 10th when convicted criminal and rapist Trump receives his sentencing - it may be immediate encarceration, ie., nine days so Trump can attend his own POTUS Inauguration.
  20. No. Germany has not and will not supply its engines to China in Chinese built subs to be purchased by Thailand.
  21. It appears that BOT as in some countries does have power over who qualifies for BOT position. I hope BOT prevails.
  22. That's why I love living in BKT.
  23. Will this give Trump ideas for non-compliant women?
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