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A comment from whom? An Immigration official? Some schmoe on the interwebs? I inferred the latter when I saw that "comment". I think we need some sort of official announcement from Pol Lt Gen Itthipol Itthisarnronnachai.

Not sure I understand the logic here. To make up for the lost tax revenue, they're going to have to rely on increased consumption. Has someone done the math, or is some duopoly going to benefit from this change?

This is probably more alarming. I bet most of the exits are barricaded, to prevent folks from sneaking in. There hasn't been a catastrophic night-club fire in a year or so.

There is one report on reddit about someone (non-b, wp, reep) who used the autogate on departure and faced challenges upon returning, for lack of a stamp. The issue was sorted quickly and they were stamped in. That incident might be down to the relative newness of this option. I probably wouldn't risk it (just like the OP), even facing a two-hour wait.

Maybe use this link... https://www.pay.gov/public/form/entry/102/1156527186/

Even money that he lasts through 2024. He's just a puppet, and puppets can be changed out while the hand remains the same.

When clothing is deemed dangerous - by the Military overseers - you know you're on the wrong side of history.

One would think that if everything were 'above board' then inmate Thaksin would want the details of his special treatment(s) to be made public. What is there to hide? Hair dye overdose? Plastic surgery to "unbox" his head? I think all of us remember when Rama IX was dealing with major health issues in the Hospital, his Doctors gave very, very detailed information about the issues, and treatments. I guess inmate Thaksin is entitled to special treatment. On the plus side, this will all be over in ~ five weeks, as he gets sprung on 22 Feb. These "efforts", official double-speak and talk of "reports" are just the final act in this drama.

On the plus side, the Education budget (~ 35% graft) will be halved. If people have confidence in the future of their country then they will have more incentive to have more children. I guess that Thais see little hope for the future - other than the next lottery number - just the same, same as the past 100 years, so they have no desire to bear and raise more children. If there was a path forward with new political leadership and a minimization of hereditary and military control, then folks might regain hope.

Does this include 'Berry Pickers'?

No surprise here. The current regime has been very consistent in voicing its intent to re-criminalize cannabis. I think some are hoping for a soft landing on a very loosely controlled "medical-only" solution - "Doc, it hurts when I do this." - but that will probably not fly - MoPH and DTAM will 'control' Cannabis use and distribution. If cannabis is now so dangerous how can the government and its Ministry of Public Health allow anyone to smoke cannabis? It is clear that Cholnan et al are struggling with the re-criminalization, and there is no real 'middle path' through, so not sure where this ends up. They'll have to issue clear guidelines to the Police on what constitutes Cannabis 'crimes' since there is no intent (right now) to return Cannabis to the Narcotics list(s), and it is not illegal to produce, distribute or use < .02% THC today. This Irish Kerfuffle provides some cover - Damn you Enzo and Harley - but is not significant given the MASSIVE quantities of hard drugs which Thailand complicity tranships throughout the world. https://www.revenue.ie/en/corporate/press-office/press-releases/2024/pr-010524-cannabis-dublin-athlone-shannon-airport.aspx

So you saw the sign, then headed for a staffed booth, and were stamped out of Thailand. Seems like you were in the best position to ask your question.

Can you elaborate on the text of this sign? In Thai and English? Just one sign propped up somewhere? Isn't the re-entry permit desk, for those wishing to purchase one at the airport, AFTER departing Immigration at Suvarnabhumi? (I understand one can have a re-entry permit in hand.)

Can you share a photo of this sign? The only thing I could find is this...

10 grams of sugar per 100 grams. https://www.tops.co.th/en/kelloggs-cereal-cornflakes-500g-8852756346053 There are no-sugar corn flakes, not sure of any are imported to Thailand.

AFAIK this only works for records from the previous seven days. Anything older cannot be searched for and returns data not found message. Again AFAIK, this limitation has not been addressed in the most recent updates. It is best to search for the record, locate it, and export it as a PDF for saving or printing as soon as it is filed.

You can buy the postage package on line. https://www.thailandpostmart.com/product/1013460000929 If not then buy in person, use a copy of your passport, or leave the package open until paid.

I know several people who renewed here over the past 90 days. All paid via pay.gov. https://www.pay.gov/public/form/start/790155895/ This is for a renewal in the U.S.A.

Latin word for window: fenestra even though it seems to be uniquely practiced in Russia, with close Putin associates attempting to "stick the landing".

Defenestration leading to concrete poisoning or a gravity overdose.

The PM knows of what he speaks, that's why he attended university in the U.S. and sent his sons to universities in the U.S. and England. The Thai educational system is working exactly as designed. Keep them dumbed down, indoctrinated, respectful of their betters, in debt, and drugged up on meth and lao khoa. Effectively changing it would require a complete restructuring of the Thai hierarchical social system. And you can forget about that ever happening.

This one. Landbridge is an "idea". Silly and incompetent is a brand. Credit to "Ya Got Trouble" from the Music Man. The PM is an accidental con man. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI_Oe-jtgdI

More poison from Myanmar. Thailand is quietly complicit in offering trans-shipment services. Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan to become world’s leading opium producer, UN says Myanmar has become the world’s biggest producer of opium, overtaking Afghanistan after the ruling Taliban imposed a ban on poppy cultivation, according to a new United Nations report. The Southeast Asian nation produced an estimated 1,080 metric tons of opium in 2023, the highest since 2001, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said in its report. https://edition.cnn.com/2023/12/13/asia/myanmar-worlds-leading-opium-producer-intl-hnk/ Southeast Asia Opium Survey 2023 Cultivation, Production, and Implications https://www.unodc.org/roseap/uploads/documents/Publications/2023/Southeast_Asia_Opium_Survey_2023.pdf

A lot of financial services companies offer 2FA via their mobile app. (Chase and Fidelity are two that I use often.) I think WISE offers this as one easy 2FA option. We use 2-step verification when we need to confirm it's really you. The 2 steps are: Enter your password Confirm that it’s you through the Wise app on a trusted device, or enter a code you receive by text message, phone call or from your authenticator app 2-step verification methods There are 3 ways to complete 2-step verification: receive a code by text message or phone call receive a notification in the Wise app on a trusted device enter a code from a separate authenticator app https://wise.com/help/articles/2960083/what-is-step-verification

The PM is selling a non-existent bridge. Transporting oil across the Thai Land-Bridge will involve a pipeline, and be incredibly inefficient. He looks silly and incompetent pushing this idea. But that's his "brand".