Srikcir
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No tips in department/grocery stores. No tips where service seems overpriced. As a returning customer, where there's a tip jar I might tip 20-40THB, electric repairs 10%, hair salon up to 50% that includes 1-2 people giving shampoos and hair stylist, taxis 20-40% depending on quick and reliable service. I don't tip street vendors. In home country 10-15% if no service charge included, department/grocery stores excluded, sales people on commission and where no tipping is posted.
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Issuing free e-vaccine passports from 1-31 Dec 2021
Srikcir replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Successfully done and confirmed delivery within 3 days. As many have stated, asks for same data previously entered in the app Mor Prom. -
Thai civil society urges government to end plans to join CPTPP
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Likely so. The CPTPP request on Free Trade Agreements that are typically supervised by a mandatory arbitration committee and enforced by the World Trade Organization. However, as China rejects The World Court ruling regarding its claim to sole possession of the South China Sea, it's likely it would also ignore any kind of world judicial appeal that might be stipulated in the CPTPP FTA regarding any trade practices that violate the CPTPP trading rules. Just as Thailand under the Prayut regime has violated FTA rules with the Philippines (cigarettes), Australia (gold mining) and Singapore (transit system), ignored not only a WTO ruling (Australia) but even Thailand's own Court decision (Singapore). -
The linked article makes no mention of whom allegedly defrocked the monk. However, the ASEANNOW.com byline appears to indicate the Thai Police defrocked the monk. If so, that would be inappropriate as such would be the duty of the Thailand Council of Buddhists to initiate such an action. But the monk is from Mynamar where he likely was initiated as a monk (really unknown where). From that perspective it would seem a Mynamar Buddhist oversight council would be the authority to defrock the monk. So the frocking story is confusing.
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There is no UNHCR Thailand per se, ie., as a government agency. UNHCR has a "representation" in Thailand as a nongovernment organization. What UNHCR Thailand says about this incident is irrelevant to the Thai government. There is a government Thailand HRC. But it is, as of the 2017 "reconstitution constituion," completely "defanged" of any independent political power. It was decertified by the UNHRC.
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Thai civil society urges government to end plans to join CPTPP
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
"put Thailand in a disadvantage position" Otherwise known as "in an equal footing." Many of Thai economists have urged Prayut to join but likely as he perceives it as a challenge to China's economic Asian Silk Road trade project, that includes Thailand-China dual rail system being financed by China, Prayut has little political motivation to join which has little to fo with the people of Thailand. However, recently China seems interested in joining given the US during the Trump regime pulled out which would mean China could dominate the CPTPP. Such would then motivate Prayut to "wag his tail" and join. -
US Medicare options for CNX residents
Srikcir replied to PFV's topic in US & Canada Topics and Events
The Philippines is not a US territory. -
US Medicare options for CNX residents
Srikcir replied to PFV's topic in US & Canada Topics and Events
"Return to the US permanently" You also go to Guam which has substantial medical services due to US Naval population. -
Why Chinese electric cars are causing a buzz in Thailand
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
The problem may be that Elon isn't a Communist nor a Chinese citizen and selling Telsa's in Thailand has no political advantage for China or Thailand. -
Why Chinese electric cars are causing a buzz in Thailand
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Telsa Chinese built EV's are selling well in China (est. 700,000+ for 2021) but where are they in Thailand? -
A confused effort to improve English among Thais. Government seeks 10,000 fluent English speakers to teach Thai schools in major reversal. Sept. 2020 htpps://thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2020/09/13/government-seeks-10000-fluent-speakers-to-teach "The announcement is a volte-face from the policy of the previous junta government (still led now by junta leader Prayut) which emphasized teaching Thai teachers the language and reducing the number of foreign teachers in the system." "The unique strength of tradition and the Thai language within the Kingdom makes it difficult for the population to learn and adapt to a second language." It is also in my opinion that it is also the strength of the Thai military that seeks to preserve the traditions of the kingdom to preserve 'Thianess" of the nation. English speaking Thais might otherwise begin to read/view foreign English news and begin to think beyond national boundaries set by the government.
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Of course there are several nations in Africa where Engish is the primary language.
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Thailand Tax Identification Number (TIN)
Srikcir replied to Nik23's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
While you may have no income, if you pay import duty fees and associated VAT (ie., you import a foreign auto part), you should be able to file a tax return for a tax refund AS YOU HAVE NO OFFSETTING INCOME. -
Bank account beneficiary?
Srikcir replied to a topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
"tically" s/b typically -
Bank account beneficiary?
Srikcir replied to a topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
Probate is handled in the US by the county where you tically would have a will executed. There is no state probate per se. Typically, the county is where you have material monetary (ie., bank accounts, credit cards and real estate assets). You need to contact the appropriate county for probate requirements. -
Your proof? Or just speculating. Vietnam wants substantial trade with the US, since 2001 has had a bilateral trade agreement with the US, has been forging closer military ties and high-level military exchanges with the US since 2016. Vietnam now wants to begin selling its electric SUVs next year. You're thinking of Vietnam after the US withdrawal. Times have changed especially in the Pacific-southeast Asia region. Vietnam wants the power to resist China's "bad boy" behavior that threatens Vietnam's sovereignty- Communist or not. Partnership with a naval and air superiority super power like the US can give Vietnam disportionate political power for its size.
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Thailand’s first homemade rifle spotlights strange gun culture
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Something else needs to be spotlighted. Looking at the picture of ladies trigger fingers near or on the trigger suggests they need first to learn gun etiquette. It's insane to have novices shoulder to shoulder holding the armed guns. -
Thailand’s first homemade rifle spotlights strange gun culture
Srikcir replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Something else needs to be spotlighted. Looking at the picture of ladies trigger fingers near or on the trigger suggests they need first to learn gun etiquette. It's insane to have novices shoulder to shoulder holding the armed guns.