Paul Catton

What was the budget for North Vietnam, as opposed to South Vietnam. What was the budget for North Korea as opposed to South Korea. Budgets of an ability of military spending does not account for success in a a hostility arena.

Did you know, "Benjamin Nenthanyu", for at least 30 years (starting when he was just an Isreali MP),he espoused the same rhetoric that "Iran is close to building their own nuclear deterrent" by producing "the bomb". This has been promoted throughout the course of "Western Media" for controlled reporting. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2025/6/18/the-history-of-netanyahus-rhetoric-on-irans-nuclear-ambitions. You may scoff and diminish against the "source" of the recorded rhetoric exposed. Persian / Iranian "History" does not start at the taking over of the "US Embassy" in Tehran.

US hegemony has no bounds.

Thailand is set to introduce stricter regulations for foreign nationals "seeking to obtain a Thai driver's licence" The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has proposed a draft regulation requiring all foreigners to pass a written test, irrespective of holding a valid international driving permit (IDP). Genuine tourists would presumably remain exempt when they roll up at the Car Rental kiosk with Home Country Licence and accompanying IDP per the Vienna Convention.

Dear @xylophone Thanks for your timely response, it is much appreciated within this discussion. Application time frame and then the ability of portability is the crux of the matter. Not having sufficient years in NZ to get the full increment of payment is not in dispute. I emigrated to NZ in 1983 to current day (42 years), although my status remains a UK Citizen with "NZ Permanent Residency", Opal emigrated from Thailand to NZ around 2004 and acquired Citizenship before we me, (21 Years). Upon application, at the age of respective eligibility, I would be granted a full pension but Opal would only receive approximately 55%. We all seem to agree that the payments are applied based pro rata, per months spent in NZ pending reaching ones age for eligibility. What appears to be ambiguous, is upon reaching the age of eligibility (65). Current policy "terms and conditions" being applied adversely could be contrary to legislation as posted by @KhunHeineken. All applications do need to be made physically in "NZ". Legislation doesn't appear to stipulate any tenure to meet policy of re-establishment as an "Ordinary Resident" for an eligible citizen to meet. Again, thanks for your current impart. Feel free to advise how your application to transport the NZ Super payments over to Thailand went seamlessly. Always kindest regards Paul & Opal

Apparently, "Applicants" may need to follow the directions as stipulated upon the "Generic Terms" published by the "Governmental Website", unless there is then a separated documented processes by contacting the "International Team". I have not called them, have you or the OP? It is more than evident within this forum, the established portability of "NZ Superannuation" is extended in entirety to Thailand Based accounts. Again the generic terminology posted for use of residence purpose may or not be be conflated against the universal eligibility of "NZ Citizenship". Fascinating discussion of the dilemna facing the OP and perhaps "myself" and many others by an ever evolving revolving rules and regulations trying to be enforced. Would be good if @gomangosteen, @xylophone, @Patong2 could give further advice regarding formalities regarding their transportation of NZ Super and.

Personally, reckon "Benjamin" has now possibly bitten off more than he can chew. The fracas "is all religion based" and tolerances are being discarded. "Zealots" of any and all religions, need to be curtailed and have the general populace dictate conservative norms.

Eradicating Iran with either, any "singular" or a any "Nuclear Bombardment' would have more than significance adverse reactions than being isolated to Iran itself.

You appear to be narrow minded, and without any empathy. I take Offence "That you call me a "Terrorist", for reporting contravening dialogue that you weren't not perhaps unaccustomed to. Leads me to you are a piece of "Sh*te" and perhaps a bully, Apologize in advance, if you turn out to be a nice, loved guy.. Journalism is supposed to a balanced reporting from all parties involved, "Al Jazeera" does that.

Head in sand with you. Trying watching "Al Jazeera", as the leading "non-censored" source of news being broadcast out of this region. Albeit, it is Qatari based, but a "Worldwide News Site" and perhaps with real credibility than the "BBC, CNN, MSNBC" etc..

Current US hegemony has led to as much destruction as my own "British Imperialism" of past.

Realist, with no skin in the game, and not a fan of US hegemony.

Perhaps, Iran should focus direct attacks with a vast quantity of remaining ballistic missiles on "Israels Nuclear Facilities". That would be Tit -for Tat. It could overwhelm the Air Defense System, the Iron Dome, being Davids sling etc... However, they appear to be under self imposed restraint thus not widening Regional & Global escalation. Iran does not need a nuclear bomb. The bombs are currently in place, on home turf.

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Realistically, it should.