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A pity this error was made but exceptions could help special needs kids. The parents' religious beliefs should not make them vat exempt.

People have been predicting the economic collapse of Russia since 1917. Still waiting.

The story isn't about British tourists in general it is about the wrong type of tourists - criminals. No point in deflecting to point at Russians and Chinese who are caught in criminal acts (the "whatabout" syndrome) . If British criminals are caught, sling them in prison then kick them out of the country. Why get excited about it? It isn't insulting to honest Brits who visit Thailand without committing a crime.

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People have reported that some tats were the names of the soccer teams they support. Zero of the guys flown back were proven to be terrorists. Keep it in mind. If you have been to Pattaya, how many girls have tats? All gangbangers in your extra-juridical opinion?

First off, they were alleged gang members. No evidence was laid before a court. You just have to believe what you're told. An official with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acknowledged in a sworn declaration earlier this week that "many" of the noncitizens deported under the Alien Enemies Act did not have criminal records in the United States. https://abcnews.go.com/US/lawyers-deported-trump-administration-gang-members-targeted-tattoos/story?id=119991734 Yup, the authorities caught anyone with a tattoo. Reminds me of all the Asians arrested/taken for questioning, after the Twin Towers attack because immigration couldn't understand that Asians look down when questioned by a higher authority while Westerners look in the eyes.

I don't know about others, but I am surprised that those who throw around words like Socialist, Marxist and Communist don't appear to know what those words mean. "I don't like your politics; therefore, you are a communist." I wonder what they teach in schools.

This would be an interesting question, if only one knew how many terrorists there are in the USA and EU. I don't count Arabic countries as they are all very conservative (right leaning). In the United States in 2022, 48 percent of Republicans reported that they owned at least one gun, and 66 percent said that they lived in a household with a gun. In comparison, only 20 percent of Democrats owned at least one gun, and 31 percent lived a gun household. Now look at the number in the USA compared to Europe. We could say the potential for armed terrorists in the USA lies with the right, not the left, but of course, this isn't conclusive.

While Thailand was never occupied by a Western power like the U.K. it still ceded land to the British and French. Meanwhile, the economy is run by Chinese immigrants.

AOC speaks clearly and goes to the point instead of switching points constantly, all in one long sentence.

What would it matter if the UK banned Trump? Would he withdraw tariffs? Stop supporting Russia? Then at least they wouldn't have to rebuild his dining chair.

20-30 years ago, there were stories that Chalerm had information on many politicians that could have put them in jail. I think many are dead or retired now so perhaps he doesn't have as much compromising information as he once did.

How can anyone buy anesthetics for home use? Seems like they're no choice.

It seems the mistakes are building. Trump withdrew the security clearance of Adam Kinzinger. But Adam Kinzinger didn't have a security clearance anyway. Not important but a sign the amateurs are running the country.

For his age, Bernie is sharp as a tack. Let's hope he keeps it up. The US populace may yet have the benefits it deserves.

Technical schools have built their violent culture over many years and it seems like their culture is consistent because the teachers encourage it. Calls to shut them down have fallen on deaf ears so I don't see it changing.

So much gambling already in Thailand. An indicator of what will happen if they build casinos.

Strange how this group are dyed in the wool criminals. Never trust an old fogey, especially one with medals.

Imagine if they had said "man" and everyone was ignoring someone in a dress.

This decision means he didn't do it and he was freed.

I was reading that Trump is cutting agencies to "save money" then wants to spend billions on a Golden Dome, which everyone says will not work. Israel has one so daddy wants one, Israel is the size of New Jersey. Poor Hesketh, trying to save $50billion and this comes along. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/lasers-space-radars-missile-interceptors-defense-leaders-lay-out-vision-trumps-golden-dome-project?msockid=1aa188ee182660e92d269de519276170 https://spacenews.com/golden-dome-replaces-iron-dome-pentagon-renames-missile-defense-initiative/

I had expected a technologically advanced country to create new sources of energy that will last for thousands of years rather than copy the Saudis. Oil has a lifespan.

The theory is that low interest rates will encourage businessmen to borrow money to build something that will help improve the economy. But what if businessmen don't want to have more debt of any kind during a period of sluggish economy because people can't buy their goods?

So those were official shirts sold in official outlets? Not knockoffs from the market?

Seems others have it worse.