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  1. Makes me feel fortunate my wife only costs 350,000 a month to maintain lol.
  2. Surprised the Mosque in Paklok wasn't raided, the entire area has become 'extremist'
  3. Since 2008 we've been in a perpetual debasement era via CB BS accumulation, at a 8% clip annually (monetary inflation) and 2/4% clip annually for CPI (variable inflation). The stock market rises optically inline (SP500) with this, Nasdaq outpaces it due to it offsetting the cause (demographics), when ever there's financial issues - namely liquidity constraints either domestic, or in the Eurodollar Markets they introduce new techniques into inject liquidity. What does that mean, sure eventually it will crash (and won't recover in nominal terms) but in real terms real-estate in the US looses 2.7% against the hurdle rate 12% annually (8% + 4%) and thats before taxes, maintenance, etc You are better off investing in EM specifically in the Monsoon Region, diversified of-course but in real terms that will return more without all the hurdles, and without all the taxes.
  4. Technically its human trafficking by the bar, prostitution by the girl, and paying for prostitution / to the pimp by the guy. All breaking the law.
  5. Tourism is a significant contributor to Thailand's economy, both directly and indirectly. Direct Contribution In 2022, the direct contribution of travel and tourism to Thailand's GDP was approximately 4.8%, amounting to THB 831.4 billion. Website Files Total Contribution (Including Indirect and Induced Effects) When accounting for indirect and induced impacts—such as supply chain activities and spending by those employed in the tourism sector—the total contribution of travel and tourism to Thailand's GDP in 2022 was about 10.1%, equating to THB 1.74 trillion. Website Files Employment Impact The tourism sector also plays a vital role in employment. In 2022, it directly supported approximately 4.6 million jobs, representing 11.8% of total employment. When including indirect and induced employment, the sector accounted for around 20% of total employment in Thailand. Website FilesBank for International Settlements Future Projections Looking ahead, the World Travel & Tourism Council projects that by 2033, the total contribution of travel and tourism to Thailand's GDP could reach 23.4%, with the sector supporting nearly 10.6 million jobs, or 28.7% of total employment. Website Files These figures underscore the critical role of tourism in Thailand's economic landscape, highlighting its importance not only in terms of GDP contribution but also in employment generation.
  6. That's related to the 2015 'spent' conviction -> he's had nothing since, there's no record about charges laid either and he's been living in Thailand since it was spent.
  7. Real name is Ashton Kevin Saunders (Ben Ashton Kevin Saunders) He had a suspended sentence (2 yrs) and community service, so unsure why Thailand is stating he is a fugitive : https://www.nationaltradingstandards.uk/news/business-grant-scammer-sentenced-for-online-fraud/ As that would be expired (2015) it's 10 yrs gone.
  8. Had drinks in the open bar, about a decade ago in Chalong Yacht Club - he was frequently there, early 20's at the time, never would have even considered he was what he was, he was close with a sailor here Grenville Fordam, he even openly said (i believe both personal/commercial relationship) he was in shock/disbelief, i believe the community even raised the funds to get him back to the UK, completely unaware.
  9. Does anyone know a place in phuket that does this sort of thing without <deleted> the car...
  10. The reason they do this, is because you are in no mans land, meaning you are in no way protected by domestic laws
  11. SCB Card X Platinum I don't believe they give them (unsecured) to foreigners now, but those of us unsecured are still serviced as unsecured.
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