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I think the answer to this question is no. While Thailand wants to get into the aircraft servicing business, and has to a limited degree via THAI Maintenance (at BKK and UTP), I don't think they'd violate Boeing sanctions. Aeroflot is keeping some of their leased aircraft (A350) on domestic routes as these would be seized if flown outside of Russia. Aeroflot recently purchased 10 777 off of lease to avoid seizure. They are flying these to Thailand. It looks like Azur are flying 76x and 75x to Thailand (HKT, UTP). There was a dust-up with Laos, so these flights may have had to refuel in Myanmar. That may have been addressed? I think the Russian option is to slap a yellow INOP sticker on the failed device and limp back home to scanvenged parts and repairs. — Jan. 6: An Azur Air international flight to Thailand with 263 people on board returned to Novosibirsk six hours after takeoff due to windshield damage. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/01/10/sanctioned-russian-aviation-sector-hit-by-slew-of-incidents-in-new-year-a79903

Facebook. https://aseannow.com/topic/1264162-weed-vaporizer/ Not certain dry-herb vaporizers are illegal as they are fundamentally different from eCigs. But the "law" here is fungible. The Taiwanese actress seems to have paid a 27,000 baht "fine" for possession of a vaporizer. https://lztoad.com/ https://chumrearn.com/ https://www.greenlungsth.com/ There have been reports of Thai Post/Customs siezing vaporizers from off-shore (AliExpress).

From 19 January 2023 DTAM requires all licensed dispensaries to record all sales, on paper, monthly, with the details of the licensed farm and and the purchaser's name, ID.

This chinese crew were paying for protection, unfortunately it was to local police. 191/SBB wanted their cut. Think this Tuhao gang has been been chewed down to the carcass. 191/SBB, along with ISOC, have a reputation for maintaining the political status quo. See Red Drum killings.

Slid across my timeline... https://www.facebook.com/congcarter.muaythai.33

I asked my Doctor at Bumrungrad about Shingrix last week, and he wasn't that encouraged with the prospects of it being available here anytime soon.

Agreed. And then there's the 1 million plus Thais who've registered on PlookGanja to grow cannabis, and thousands of others who've registered to sell and distribute cannabis. Suspect many of them vote?

Agreed but there are reasons, not made public of course, why there are choosing NOT to increase the current international PSC from 700 baht to 1,000 baht. I think the 700 baht gets remitted directly to AoT, who may or may not kick back some to various ministries. And EVERYONE, including Thais would end up paying +300 this way, so a rebate would be the only option. I suspect the Tourism and Sport Ministry Permanent Secreatary wants to get their grubby little mitts on this MASSIVE windfall. That giant home safe isn't going to fill itself. And they want this done NOW, before the government is dissolved. Still unclear how this will be implemented, collected and stolen administered. Airlines and their GDSes have been reluctant to add another line item just for Thailand's graft tourism-enhanced operation.

No. Your "take" is incorrect. The production, distribution, possession, sale and use of Cannabis flowers, now classified as a "controlled herb" rather than a "narcotic", is legal, with some common-sense controls. This has been well-documented for at least six months. Parliament, specifically several political parties, doesn't want to deal with the Cannabis Bill given the short fuse on their current make-up and existence. There will be a dissolution soon, a new election and a new parliamentary session next year. I don't get the hang-up on this Cannabis Bill? Yes, it may clear up some minor issues, but it's hardly necessary for the well-being of the Kingdom, or its visitors. DTAM (traditional medicine arm of the MoPH) is set to introduce the requirement the use of a national ID for purchase, and resulting computer records. Not sure what will eb required of tourists? Passport I imagine. This has been signed, but not yet Gazetted.

I guess if I were looking for any criminal, from any country, I'd start my search in Thailand. Thailand must be the number one choice in the various guidebooks for multi-national criminal figures.

I renewed both auto and MC a few weeeks ago at Chatuchak DLT, I had two CoRs - requested at Imm/CW, and two medical certificates, all originals.

Are you eligible for any of the free offers? Can't you just complete the questionnaire? At least to narrow down your options. https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/general/ For me... Based on your criteria, there are 0 offers you are eligible to use. OLT has a $41,000 AGI cap. https://www.olt.com/main/oltfree/default.asp I paid for TurboTax, Basic, $40. $42.50 with sales tax. I'm set to eFile on 24 Jan.

Most opt for the unlimited volume/fixed bandwidth (10/20/30 Mbps) option, and while there are periodic promotions DTAC does seem to have the only 30 Mbps option at 1,690. It also includes quite a bit, 60 HOURS?, of free voice calls to any provider. For the limited volume/"unlimited" speed option, True has a nice offer now (Yearly Sim Thep) currently ay 1,190 per year, 1,000 Mbps and 70 GB monthly volume cap. And UNLIMITED free calls to any mobile provider. True and DTAC are about to merge. https://www.facebook.com/Treemobilembk Most entry-level 4G routers are limited on the ethernet side to 100 Mbps, and on the WiFi side to 150 Mbps, so if you want the higher speeds you'll have to buy a higher spec router.

Fallout from https://www.nationthailand.com/thailand/40023538 20 million baht paid for the release of 11 suspects. The assumption being that the "chief" did not know about this incident, assume he likes it that way, at least until he gets his cut.

I have a Fidelity Brokerage account, I maintain a U.S. address. For 2FA on the web platform, the only options are call or text. I have three numebrs registered, with Google Voice as my primary. That works 100% of the time. For me anyway, there is no 2FA when using the mobile app.

Some in the Senate are proposing removing the eight-year term limit for the PM. This would be known as the Hun Sen amendment.

The Bentley in question was supposedly previously impounded in a tax evasion case, after being illegally imported from the U.K. Nothing to see here, after picking up a Bentley at the Joe Ferrari car dealership, the owner stopped off at Boss's dentist for a check up. Then there was brake failure. Happens all the time.

Correct. There are other threads for the 7162. Yes. Past threads on this topic indicate these getting delivered more towards the end of January, or early February. Me as well, no SSA-1099 for 2022 on mySSA site. I've received other 1099 documents for 2022 in the last 24 hours. Again, surprisngly early in my recent experience.

IME, last month, Chatuchak DLT, 5 year renewal auto/mc... CoR issued at CW accepted within 30 days for APPOINTMENT purposes. My renewal date appointment was ~ +45 days and the CoR was acceptable for issuance for licenses. I don't think you can make an appoinment without the CoR. I'd inquire at the Korat DLT.

Surprised this showed up so early. 13 January 2023 Bangkok, 10110

But they, parks management, need to kick back 18-20% of their annual budget to the minister and permanent secretary, for you know, "amulets".

I'd like to wait and see the details on how this will be implemented, and enforced, before making my own silly comments. It seems to be about more than just age verification? Some infrastructure will have to be established, not unlike the requirements for SIMs to be registered. Registered vendors will be required to insert the buyers’ ID into a “device” linked with the government system and input information regarding the amount of cannabis purchased. I'm not sure DTAM has the expertise to implement the necessary systems. Given that over one million people have registered to grow cannabis on PlookGanja, there doesn't seem to be a lot of resistance, among Thais anyway, about sharing this interest with the "authorities"?

I'm not against a tourist tax, as long as the collection, accounting and disbursement is benefical and transparent. Unpaid hospital bills seem to be quoted at ~ 500m baht, from pre-COVID days. I'd like to see more details as that may include ALL unpaid hospital bills. 300 baht for 25 million tourists, comes to 7.5 billion baht. Annually, and that will rise significantly. I fear that this slush fund will be hard to resist, and that most will go towards corruption. https://aseannow.com/topic/1282081-environment-minister-orders-probe-into-national-parks-dept-chief-scandal/

Someone didn't pay attention in middle school civics class... First Amendment Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. $200+ billion seems like a high price to pay for nothing?

Yeah I see that now, I only read the topic title. You may be able to register for True iService, app or web, then susbcribe to a new plan. Agree some aircard/modem/dongle SW allows one to send/receive SMSes, and initiate USSDs.