Elkski

Plus trump needs the pay for his continuation of the tax cuts for his rich buddies. Interestingly tariffs accounted for 90% of the US federal Budget back 250 years ago before income tax. I'm pretty sure most Americans see the country list with the high tariffs in place on American imports and can't blame Trump for imposing much less on these countries. Trump does seem like he is supporting North and S America. Maybe he wants a strong land mass. Any investment South of the border should lower the influx of border crossings. I already feel some upward pressure in the labor market as I think many have left. No data on this just my feeling in seeking labor recently.

Why are some of these tariffs so high on American goods? Wouldnt totally free trade be the ultimate goal? Or do the richer countries need to support 3rd countries out of morality? Not much I can do but ride this derailed train wreck. I just don't 💬 think many companies are going to invest in production in the US partly because things can change again in 3 years and I don't think we have the hard workers willing to do factory type work. First thing wife said after seeing 36% on FB was about her imported rice and fish sauce. I also have not doubt the Asian stores and all retailers will be raising prices immediately in current inventory and even shipments already through customs. If we think retailers used COVID to profit here come unbridled greedy.

I 💬 NK Trump's tactic will work. 3 more years of his crazy will have the economy And more so messed up who would want to run for president in 2026. I've always thought it crazy that Thailand had such high tariffs on cars and booze. Not sure why these were not addressed sooner.

I hate to always read the gofunde negative comments. It's your choice to donate or not. But her eye lid and chin were not there? Then put back on? That's what my mind focused on. Plus the pigeon thing. Passport missing? This is the Thailand the World needs to hear about. Picturing that and the post by SMike about 2 people he knows who are brain injured. I think I won't ever rent one again. I did rent 2 with a gal down south. I can't recall but I think in Samui. I recall the roads were in bad shape and some steep grades and side slope and undulating. I do have a motorcycle driver's license now. I do get travel insurance when I come to Thailand. It's usually only 3-5$/day.

When are we going to go back to honor and the buck stops here. Did you see the hearing with Tulsi. All if them no we haven't read that security protocol. What worthless air breathers

From a picture I saw of a hiso condo building in Thonglor with a bulging corner spanning many floors there are going to be many condemned. All these guys bragging about how many rental condos the wife and them own might be be hurting. I don't see how you can fix fractured support beams and columns cheaply or timely. Will it be cheaper to raze the building? Do the owners have any say in that. Who pays for a demo? More construction dust and noise in bkk incoming. Labor and material shortage.

Deniers of bird flu. So some of you think a farmer or con ag should just let the barn with 10,000 egg layers infect the rest of his barns and nearby producers? They had to exterminate them just like they do pigs with swine flu. It has now taken 4-5 months to get more hens to begin laying eggs. It's stupid to blame any president on this disruption. Now if trump hadn't pissed off all our allies maybe some would have donated some eggs to help alleviate the pain some poor people felt. I bet most MAGA's spend 2x more on beers or white claws than eggs.

Wife says lots of Thai's are thinking corruption in the government building that collapsed. I'm wondering if an unfinished building may not have all the earth quake devices installed yet? The videos of those tall buildings seating is incredible. It will be interesting how many residences will be condemned. Maybe now Thailand will be forced to deal with real humanitarian issues.

As I watched the thousands of people fleeing in the streets and all those tall buildings looming 360 degrees it's so wonderful that 1 didn't come down into the crowded streets. Looking like renting a condo is much better than buying. I wonder how many expats lost their accommodations?

How do they track these food carts and stalls or even a small % of restaurants ? I'm sure most thaid in all occupations don't report a majority of their income.

To think that was even a scandal. Can't imagine a young intern doing that with Biden or much less trump

I live near a fault that they say is due. I could loose quite a bit of my wealth. Makes one consider renting rather than owning ones living quarters.

I wonder why that building under construction collapsed? So much less weight than finished and I thought the cement was the main structure? I wonder how many buildings will be condemned? And how did. cM fare being so much closer to the epicenter. Or was it the liquifaction zone of BKK that made it worse. I feel for those workers in the collapse.

50 Mil in deposit? I think it's crazy. Create these ultra exclusive places where the low paying can work and observe but only the super wealthy can enjoy. Pretty normal I guess. I can't imagine this being a good thing at all. Lots of tourists broke and can't afford their flight home. May create some new walking streets.

I think pigtails look sexy, fun and youthful. To bad wife won't do them. Asian hair can be thick like hogs hair or fine like silk.