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Interesting. I thought that the Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC), Gen. Natthapon Nakpanich, a longtime aid to Prayut was said to gain this post. He's a Red Rim, and said to be close to the King as well.

My best guess, based on BJT's participation in the ruling coalition, is that they'll resurrect the bill which passed a first reading ~ 9 June 2022, with 373 MPs voting in support of the bill, with 7 against. 23 MPs abstained. This Cannabis Control Act designated a Cannabis Control Board (~ 25 members), which will more tightly regulate production, marketing, sales. Recreational use will remain in place. So no significant changes.

Nang Yai meets Lakorn. Much better for everyone to be honest about the situation. In the short term there will be some pain. But this endless theatre, subterfuge, and obfuscation is an epic fail as no one believes a word the authorities are saying. This is like the footballer who takes a dive, and is up running full speed in 60 seconds.

What choice did PTP, or MFP for that matter have? Both were out-maneuvered by the powers-that-be. And with the giant ask for repatriating Thaksin, PTP had no choice. That was a huge debt. IMO, PTP would be better served by being honest about the deal they made, why they made it and who they made it with. Trying to keep that secret, when almost everyone knows what happened, may be their death knell?

What "ball"? There never was a "ball". There was an illusion of a "ball". I see you too were fooled by the bait & switch the olde guard pulled. Nothing is to be gained by being in the 'opposition'. Any opposition will be blamed to the lack of progress by the ruling coalition. Especially given the potentially short stint the current coalition might serve. Continue to push progressive legislation where possible.

The PM-in-waiting was touring tourist destinations. Of course everyone in these locations wants tourists to be able to enter Thailand visa exempt and be able to stay as long as they want. So the PM-to-be is going to seem positive on these sorts of ideas. Immigration as part of the RTP reports directly to the PM. How these ideas match up against current law, and Big Joke's goals, remains to be seen. Maybe move to 45 (from 30, for those ~ 64 countries), with a 30 day extension? Is that what they did during COVID/recovery?

Well technically VAT was raised to 10% previously. However it has been temporarily reduced to 7% (usually in two-year increments) through Royal decree. The current reduction decree is set to expire 30 September 2023. I think it is safe to assume that this 7% rate will be extended for another two years.

While it is true that CW allows for an extension based on retirement up to 45 days in advance, the appointment system has but a -30 day "window". There are only five slots per day for an extension based on retirement, so settle on a day/date/time and book -30 days. And five slots for marriage, also at the "L" desks. There was a great trip report re: COR at CW here, I used that with success. https://aseannow.com/topic/1267183-chaeng-wattana-certificate-of-residence-report-27072022/ There are probably a lot more here, so a search might yield additional info.

Thais can travel to Japan visa free for a maximum 15 day stay. It's a popular destination for Thais, even in the Winter where it is one country which is easy to get to with snow. A lot of Thais go with tour groups. Thai travel vloggers cover Japan extensively.

Can you share your reporting office?

AIS has fairly strict handset requirements for WiFi calling. I think it is available to both prepaid and postpaid customers. You'd have to port your number from DTAC to AIS, or change your new AIS number at your bank(s). https://www2.ais.th/4g/vowifi/en/ *399*1# SEND will return a yes or no on your handset (based on IMEI). Service providers introduced these WiFi Calling options mainly to provide coverage in high rise buildings, where mobile signals might not reach, but where customers probably have WiFi. DTAC and True have merged. Not sure if this cessation of service is cost related? The service, or maybe support of the app, ends 11 October 2023. I did see this response on pantip.com, from a True/DTAC rep. Hello, "OneMilk" because the dtac call service is a service based on old technology that has not been developed. But for using calls abroad, don't worry. You can still use the dtac WiFi Calling service instead easily on the menu of the device without having to download and install an app. Charge according to the current package rate of the customer. It can be used for both monthly and prepaid systems. Nong Fah would like to accept information about this service in order to notify the concerned department for acknowledgment. for information to consider in issuing new services To meet the needs of service users even more. https://pantip.com/topic/42185473 Not sure what to make of that, but many handsets do support WiFi calling 'natively'. Another pantip post Nong Fah would like to thank you "member number 7697788" for liking the dtac call service. However, you "member number 7697788" can use the dtac WiFi Calling instead easily on the menu of the device without having to download and install an app. Anywhere around the world via WiFi even in areas without cell phone signal. Save on normal service charges. according to available packages It's like being in Thailand. To apply, press *444*41# call out) https://pantip.com/topic/42182334

I am fairly certain that you have to pay $130 at pay.gov. https://www.pay.gov/public/form/start/790155895 Accepted Payment Methods: at pay.gov Bank account (ACH) Amazon account PayPal account Debit or credit card Step 6: Pay On-line Payment only available in USD Pay the $130 passport application fee via the U.S. government’s secure payment site. When click Continue to the Form; please select Thailand at Country field. After successfully paying the fee, you must print out the electronic payment confirmation you receive via email and include it in the package you send to the U.S. Embassy Bangkok. If you are submitting a payment on behalf of another passport renewal applicant, please enter their name. All fields are required. NOTE: You can only use this form to pay for one passport application at a time. Fee payments for multiple renewal applications must be submitted separately. https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passports/instructions-for-ds-82-processing-by-mail-and-online-fee-payment-for-u-s-citizens-residing-in-thailand/ Step 8: Return envelope, an insured return envelope is required when you are applying for U.S. passport in Thailand. Please pay Thailand Post Courier Pass Back envelope fee 100THB here. (If the page appears in Thai, you may use a translate function into English at the top right corner of the page.) The fee is non-refundable and the mailing information cannot be amended after paid; ensure providing the applicant’s full name and accurate returning address on both shipping and billing address. Then, includes a payment confirmation email in your application package. An actual envelope will be delivered to U.S. Embassy in Bangkok for returning your document. The tracking number will be provided in a separate email from the vendor. You may trace your passport after the processing time has passed by using the tracking number here https://track.thailandpost.co.th/. NOTE: Prepaid envelope cannot be accepted when you are applying for a U.S. passport in Thailand. Step 9: Mail all the items listed above to the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok. You must mail your DS-82 passport renewal package to U.S. Embassy Bangkok per the address below via one of the following couriers (Thailand Post and DHL) or else your package will be rejected. Please ensure that you receive a tracking number from the courier for your mailed package. Do not send packages to the U.S. Consulate Chiang Mai, only the U.S. Embassy Bangkok processes mail-in passport renewals. https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passports/instructions-for-ds-82-processing-by-mail-and-online-fee-payment-for-u-s-citizens-residing-in-thailand/ checklist-DS82-by-mail-online-payment-passport-card-included.pdf

Yes. It is recommended you remove these when drinking tea/coffee, and eating (obviously). Not sure how it got into a new clean cup though? Most people put it into the smaller round carrying case for temporary storage (with plastic tube used to reseat). Or discard them after the one week period in the series.

from the opinion piece... They insist that this alliance was a “necessary choice,” which is utter nonsense. The only plausible reason for this unholy union is to facilitate Thaksin Shinawatra’s return to Thailand. Do they really expect us to believe that Thaksin conveniently fell ill the moment he landed, thus avoiding a night in jail and instead securing an entire hospital floor? It will be interesting to see how Thaksin repays his debt to the "powers-that-be" for this compromise.

It was a significant PTP party platform measure. Economic stimulus/relief. Now we're going to shame a party for keeping a campaign promise? This is why Sretta is expected to also become Minister of Finance. The junta gave away Billions in subsidies, welfare during their ~ 8 year reign.

I think you'll need a stand-alone Android-client VPN app. I think that free VPN is only enabled when using the Opera browser Android app. So you could use the bank's website access, while the VPN is enabled within Opera. Can you share your need to use a VPN? The app's use is limited to a specific country?

Prelude to him being transferred to Praram 9 hospital. The Shinwatra family is a majority shareholder in Praram 9 hospital. Just need some time to spruce up the two top floors. I think a Pardon will come in multiple steps, shaving a few years off the sentence, but a full Pardon might be months or years away.

Enable international roaming. Are you prepaid or postpaid? https://dtac.co.th/en/prepaid/services/roaming/preparation.html Obviously you'll need a handset which supports local frequencies, and have access to a roaming partner. Receiving an SMS, anywhere, is free of charge.

The former president was listed as 6-feet 3-inches, 215 pounds, with 'strawberry or blond hair' and blue eyes. I think these can be self-reported. Or maybe Dr, Jackson helped?

What that means is that you can NOT provide your own self-addressed, stamped envelope to be used to return your old and new passports. Instead you must purchase a service, for 100 THB from Thai Post, who will mail the envelope to the Embassy on your behalf. You then provide proof of payment in your application package. You can purchase this service on line, while some report you can also do it at a Thai PO counter, YMMV. https://www.thailandpostmart.com/product/1013460000929/Courier-Pass-Back-envelope/ You also need to pay the $130 fee via Pay.gov, no more local Thai bank money orders. There have been quite a few recent threads on this subject scattered about here in different sub-forums. A search would give more detail.

Meh. Why did it take him 17 years to return, if he's so masterfully brilliant? .

Who is "they"? Is this some sort of prison prediction? Stay out of the shower, or join the Aryan gang.

Who will he issue orders to? Big Joke, the next national police chief? Judiciary? RTA? ISOC? Those are the organizations that will be needed to push back against the Monarchy reform trends.

The distribution of the 35 cabinet positions (20+15) was haggled at one per eight or nine MPs. Hence the additional 16 means BJT gets an extra one or two of these positions. A smart, if sleazy and un-democratic, move. He also has been pushing for those holding Ministries to optionally retain them, but I'm not sure he's been successful (yet). MoT and MoPH are desirable, but given Saksayam Chidchob's "difficulties" at the MoT - I think he's been temporarily relieved of duties owing to potential conflicts of interest - that may not be possible. PTP has expressed an interest in MoPH where they could easily reverse Cannabis normalization with an "order", although I don't think they will.

I wonder what will happen to his seized assets and his frozen assets? He had a favorable decision from the Central Tax Court last year.