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Apply for a dropped kerb A dropped kerb allows vehicles to cross the pavement from the road to a driveway - enter your postcode to find your council’s website for more information. https://www.gov.uk/apply-dropped-kerb Dropped lerbs are not illegal and you do have to apply and pay your local council to have the kerb dropped

25% tariffs are still in place for automobiles and tariffs for auto car parts are due to start May 3rd so at the moment what you have posted in relation to automobiles and auto car parts is incorrect and false https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/adjusting-imports-of-automobiles-and-autombile-parts-into-the-united-states/

History shows that America was in the business of making people disappear Extraordinary Rendition The policy traces its roots to the administration of former President Bill Clinton. In the words of former CIA agent Robert Baer: "If you want a serious interrogation, you send a prisoner to Jordan. If you want them to be tortured, you send them to Syria. If you want someone to disappear -- never to see them again -- you send them to Egypt." https://www.aclu.org/documents/fact-sheet-extraordinary-rendition

Legal Implications If someone parks over your driveway and blocks you in or out, they may be committing an offense under certain circumstances: Obstruction: Blocking a driveway can be considered an obstruction of the highway, which is an offense. Local By-Laws: Specific local councils may have additional regulations against blocking driveways, which can also result in fines or penalties. https://checkthiscar.co.uk/blog/what-to-do-if-someone-blocks-your-driveway It happened to me many times from a lazy neighbour and her friends options were taking pictures and reporting to local council who would issue tickets or I woke her up once at 06:30 as I liked to do my shopping early in the morning and that worked never parked across my driveway again and she contacted the local council to have her kerb dropped and built her own driveway in her front garden

Australian steel prices plummet as US tariffs fuel rise in imports https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-06/steel-deals-to-be-had-as-tariffs-fuel-glut-of-cheap-imports/105122848 "A lot of the steel going into the USA [will be] out of the market, and that's going to have to find a home," he said. Mr Gianniotis said, earlier this year, buying imported steel was around 10 per cent cheaper than buying from domestic suppliers. After the US tariffs were announced, that discount doubled to 20 per cent. I don't think there will be many US companies buying Australian steel when it comes with extra tarriffs

It was you that posted that Australia doesn't need US trade I think you will find that US doesn't want Australian steel similar to Australia doesn't want US Beef products

Clearly you don't understand why is Australia bothering to trade with the USA since Australia Exports to the United States are less than 5% of Australia's total goods exports unless your exports are so crappy that Australia is unable to find another mug to take those products

Does anymore really give a fig on about your comments are I don't as stated In Australia its pure greed by Australia that prevents them from stopping trade completely with USA since their Exports to the United States are less than 5% of Australia's total goods exports. When I shop there are numerous businesses that I don't like the way they do business so I don't use them its that simple

In Australia its pure greed by Australia that prevents them from stopping trade completely with USA since their Exports to the United States are less than 5% of Australia's total goods exports.

SYDNEY, April 10 (Reuters) - Australia on Thursday declined Beijing's proposal to work together to counter U.S. tariffs, saying instead it would continue to diversify its trade and lower its reliance on China, its largest trading partner. "We are not going to be holding hands with China in respect of any contest that is going on in the world," Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles told Sky News, referring to the Chinese ambassador's proposal for countries to "join hands" on trade. https://www.reuters.com/business/australia-turns-down-chinas-offer-join-hands-fight-us-tariffs-2025-04-10/ Seems Australia has declined China offer

AOT Limousine new lot 240 cars Isuzu MU-X / Toyota Camry / Deepal L07 / GAC Aion Y Plus diesel hybrid electric complete https://autolifethailand.tv/aot-limousine-2025-mux-camry-l07-yplus/

The Thai Government is treating you the same as anyone living or visting Thailand including Thai nationals upto 400% tariffs on imported wine is a good example

I think you will find there not really that bothered I am not aware of a single country or Government that has special policies designed to favour immigrants which you are one like everyone else that stays long term in Thailand

I suspect you came here from personal choice and that you weren't press ganged If you leave tomorrow the Thai Government like all other Government's worldwide don't give a fig You wouldn't be missed

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its unlikely that Ford Thailand sources parts from different countries due to the high import tariffs The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) have identified a number of *Non-Tariff Barriers (NTB) that need to be reviewed such as High tariffs and import restrictions – Agricultural products: High import tariffs on beef, pork, poultry, dairy products and processed foods. Automotive and parts: facing high import tariffs Alcoholic beverages: Import taxes on wine are as high as 400% There are many more to be reviewed https://www.kaohoon.com/news/745614

F-150 and Ford rangers are different models While it's accurate that the Ford Ranger's global production involves many countries, the claim that it's made of parts from 24 different countries is not entirely precise. The Ranger is manufactured in several locations: Thailand, South Africa, Argentina, and the United States. While these locations may source parts from various countries, the final assembly and parts sourcing are concentrated within these four main production hubs https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/img/im/en/news/2023/10/25/10-fun-facts-about-how-ford-ranger-is-built.html#:~:text

Vietnam is sending Deputy PM Phớc is scheduled to visit the US and Cuba from April 6 to 14, aiming to discuss and negotiate on trade matters. Vietnam wants to be the 1st asean countries to have tariffs lowered to 10% tariff as that would give Vietnam a competitive edge over other asean countries

USTR Releases 2025 National Trade Estimate Report March 31, 2025 WASHINGTON — Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) submitted the 2025 National Trade Estimate (NTE) to President Trump and Congress. The NTE is an annual report detailing foreign trade barriers faced by U.S. exporters and USTR’s efforts to reduce those barriers. Thailand Page 339 of report https://ustr.gov/about/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2025/march/ustr-releases-2025-national-trade-estimate-report which effectively prevents the importation of U.S. pork products. Thailand has banned U.S. turkey meat imports since late 2014. “processed foods made or derived from animal carcass,” including sausage, salami, ham, bacon, smoked meat products, pickled meat products, cured meat products, honey and related products, and salty/processed eggs and egg yolks. Other than a single product approved in early 2022, DLD has not approved any new processed meat products. Alcoholic beverages: Import taxes on wine are as high as 400%. It would appear that the Federation of Thai Industries as identified trading barrier issues between Thailand and the USA As I personally don't drink wine I am shielded from huge import tarriffs on wine regardless of when they were placed tomorrow or 20 years ago https://www.kaohoon.com/news/745614

please provide an offical link from the EU that states only 2.7 tariffs on US goods For years now cars have been subject to 10% tariffs The EU’s average Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) applied tariff rate was 5.0 percent in 2023 (latest data available). The EU’s average MFN applied tariff rate was 10.8 percent for agricultural products and 4.1 percent for non-agricultural products in 2023 (latest data available). The EU has bound 100 percent of its tariff lines in the WTO, with an average WTO bound tariff rate of 5.0 percent. Although the EU’s tariffs are generally low for non-agricultural goods, some EU tariffs are high, such as rates of up to 26 percent for fish and seafood, 22 percent for trucks, 14 percent for bicycles, 10 percent for passenger vehicles, and 6.5 percent for fertilizers and plastics. To read the 2025 NTE, click here. The NTE is an annual report due to the President and Congress by March 31 of each year. USTR works closely with other government agencies and U.S. embassies and solicits comments from the public through a Federal Register Notice to prepare the NTE. https://ustr.gov/about/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2025/march/ustr-releases-2025-national-trade-estimate-report

USTR Releases 2025 National Trade Estimate Report March 31, 2025 WASHINGTON — Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) submitted the 2025 National Trade Estimate (NTE) to President Trump and Congress. The NTE is an annual report detailing foreign trade barriers faced by U.S. exporters and USTR’s efforts to reduce those barriers. Thailand Page 339 of report https://ustr.gov/about/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2025/march/ustr-releases-2025-national-trade-estimate-report which effectively prevents the importation of U.S. pork products. Thailand has banned U.S. turkey meat imports since late 2014. “processed foods made or derived from animal carcass,” including sausage, salami, ham, bacon, smoked meat products, pickled meat products, cured meat products, honey and related products, and salty/processed eggs and egg yolks. Other than a single product approved in early 2022, DLD has not approved any new processed meat products.

Pact expected to help double trade with European Union “Both Thailand and the EU now have a strong political will to accelerate this FTA,” said Mr Somjai. He attributed the delay in FTA negotiations with the EU not only to political issues, but also to Thailand’s reluctance to accept the costs associated with an FTA. “Thailand’s previous approach to the agreement focused solely on the benefits, while resisting acknowledgment of the potential losses. From an absolute perspective, an FTA entails both gains and losses, but ultimately benefits both parties. This balanced approach is key to achieving a successful agreement,” said Mr Somjai. He said he is confident that after the FTA is signed, two-way trade between Thailand and the EU will increase significantly, as import duties between the two sides will be eliminated, except for a few exceptions. This will enable Thailand to expand its trade volume with all 27 EU member states. https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2983105/pact-expected-to-help-double-trade-with-european-union Personally I don't think the EU will sign off this FTA without the removal of the Huge imbalance of import tariffs on automotive sector

It's not just trade deficits it's also about which countries have erected trade barriers to prevent American products reaching their markets either through outright ban's or extremely high tarrifs Australia has no trade deficit with the USA however the have banned the import of USA meat I have no issue if a country wants to ban the import of a certain product from a country but it should be a 2 ways the country bans the import and exports of that product to that country Trump tells UK to buy chlorinated chicken from US if it wants tariff relief https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/trump-tariffs-chlorinated-chicken-uk-b2726709.html Many Thai nationals have told me they would have bought an European car if the high tariffs weren't in place they have a perception that European cars are better built although I must admit I don't share that view myself having purchased some complete lemons So Thai nationals bought MG because they thought they were buying a British car I think you will find that American consumers will purchase vehicles that come with the lowest tariff loading but I suspect American built since the tax breaks on the interest purchase for American built seems to be a no-brainier

What you appear to be saying is that the high tariffs on imported cars to Thailand to protect its local car industry are pointless and unnecessary as even with no tariffs no US automotive manufacturer would ever consider exporting their vehicles to Thailand as for production lines manufacturing both right and left hand drive cars while Jaguar and Aston Martin for years under Ford ownership had no issues manufacturing both right and left hand drive cars as all their plants were UK based

For years, Thailand has imposed high tariffs on imported cars to protect its local car industry. These import taxes can be as high as 80%, which adds a huge amount to the price of foreign vehicles. For example, a car priced at 720,000 baht ($20,000) in another country can balloon to 1.3 million baht or more due to these tariffs. On top of that, excise taxes based on engine size and emissions are applied, along with a 7% VAT (Value Added Tax) on the car’s total cost, including import duties and excise taxes. Additional charges like registration fees, road tax, and customs processing fees further inflate the final price. High car prices in Thailand are primarily due to import taxes and local taxes. Import duties can range from 187% to 328% depending on engine size, significantly inflating the cost of foreign vehicles. https://thethaiger.com/guides/automotive/why-are-cars-so-expensive-in-thailand Import tariffs are only the starting point when you add all the other taxes the final total is much higher In 2018 there was a proposal to cut the import tariff on finished car from 80% to 40%. The statement came on the heels of a recent proposal made by the Independent Car Importer and Distributor Association, asking the Ministry of Finance to cut the import tariff on finished car from 80% to 40%. Somsak Sriratanaprapas, the association's chairman, was quoted in Thai media as saying the tariff should be as in other countries in the region to secure a level playing field both for local auto manufacturers as well as importers. "We want to see a realistic tariff rate that allows all parties to compete freely in a fair game," Somsak was quoted as saying. He argued that local auto makers have been well-protected by the unrealistic high duty for more than 30 years and it should be the right time to reduce the tariff. Somsak added that the ministry is considering the association's proposal. https://thaiauto.or.th/2020/news/news-detail.asp?news_id=4072 If Thailand was to reduce their import tariffs to the same level of USA import tariffs it would show that they are open for fair trading between the USA and Thailand at the moment they are only interested in trading in one direction from Thailand to USA and have placed trading barriers to prevent any automotive importer than wants to import automotive vehicles from USA to Thailand