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American Ex-Husband Suspected in Thai Woman's Disappearance
I'm sorry but I could not finish reading this article after I read that she traveled to Laos with her ex-husbands wife who turned out to be her ex-husband, after he abused her and set her home on fire? I have to question her sanity.
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Thailand Shuts Over 7,000 Cannabis Shops Amid Regulatory Shakeup
It hasn't become a huge industry, very quickly, it just stepped out of the shadows. When cannabis was decriminalized, thousands of shops popped up over night. They went from selling on the black market to legitimate businesses almost overnight. That's not possible with a product that needs almost 6 months to grow, harvest, cure, package, and distribute.
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Thailand's Chearavanont Family Among World's Top 25 Wealthiest
Vodafone - it's an e-sim provider
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British Expat Shares Thai Retirement Costs, Inspires Moves
It is possible to live here on the cheap, but you might not be able to do much. It depends on your lifestyle. At 35,000 baht a month, that excludes going out to party or fancy restaurants, drinking at bars, owning a vehicle, internet/cell phone service, and or traveling/sightseeing. Stay home in your studio apartment, maybe a one bedroom outside the city central, eat street food only, limit your Grab fees, use a Bicycle (a bit dangerous and definitely hot) you could do it.
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Thai Education Under Scrutiny After Poor Global Ranking
I do not believe the government is ready to make this change, but all scores would improve if Thailand adopts one thing the Philippines already does. Once children enter the school system, all teaching is done in English. Studies have shown that being bilingual helps with math skills. My Thai niece and nephew both grew up in school learning English. My friends son also, all three went on to university, and are smart and great kids. Start now, and by 2037 all kids will be graduating bilingual.
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Battle Brews Over New Online Booze Sale Rules
It took me a while to stop laughing. I've lived in Thailand for six years now. For local Thais, Thailand is the country of work arounds. Locals don't fear consequences as there is little to no enforcement available, especially in rural areas. And trust me on this, very few can afford the added cost of online liquor sales.
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Wall Street to Sukhumvit: Expat’s Brutal Wake-Up Call for Dreamers in Thailand
100% on the nose
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Wall Street to Sukhumvit: Expat’s Brutal Wake-Up Call for Dreamers in Thailand
This article is hysterical. He admits "he came to Thailand unprepared" and "Without structure or purpose" Well guess what, that applies to anywhere in the world. He's a rich 40 year old, so why try and retire to Bangkok? He got exactly what he deserved. He won't get a dime from me.
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Massage Parlour Visits Turn Fatal: Singaporean Tourist and Thai Singer Die
This is a ridiculous news story to release before an autopsy and the results of the death. And the two stories are barely related. Hundreds of thousands of massages are done everyday. Great way to undermine a major money making industry in Thailand
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Dual Pricing in Thai Tourism: Economic Necessity or Hidden Bias?
Show your Thai ID and receive a discount. I'm a retired foreign expat, and I have a Thai ID. See how easy this is? Why are they making it so difficult? Set a price for everyone, then offer a discount for locals. Every Thai I know has an ID card.
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Dual Pricing in Thai Tourism: Economic Necessity or Hidden Bias?
You don't charge foreigners more, you charge everyone the same price, and give locals a discount. I know it's the same thing, but it is an easier pill to swallow. Disney has been doing it for decades
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Thailand’s Cannabis Debate Ignites After Doctor’s Insightful Article
I suppose I should just move along, and although there will be disagreement from some, I still wonder, with all the things plaguing the world today, why put so much effort into classifying parts of a plant that grows naturally? Everyone talks about the freedom to choose. I personally choose not to smoke cigarettes. Because the scientific evidence points to no redeeming qualities in tobacco and yet if you want to smoke them, I shouldn't have the right to make that decision for you, as long as your use does not interfere with my freedom to be free of cigarette smoke. I think we can agree, that the cigarette laws in place today work. There is also evidence that consuming certain kinds of alcohol, like red wine, which can also be beneficial. People should understand the difference between use and abuse.
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Cannabis crackdown: Only marijuana buds return to the blacklist
When you are wrong, it is best to admit it. I was wrong on this one. While there is very little canabiods in the leaves of a mature plant, trace amounts do exist. This is a really good article you might be interested in reading. https://www.quora.com/Does-a-cannabis-plant-in-the-vegetative-stage-of-growth-contain-more-than-0-3-THC-on-a-dry-weight-basis?top_ans=278578832
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New Tax Rules for Expats in Thailand Spark Concern
So, does everyone (Thai nationals) file a tax return every year? Do Thai nationals that receive a paycheck for services rendered have income taxes deducted from their pay? I have dozens of Thai friends. Only those with a business pay income taxes, most with small cash jobs just ignore filing a tax return. Are they going to crack down on everyone, or are they targeting expats?
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Cannabis crackdown: Only marijuana buds return to the blacklist
There is no THC in the leaves. You don't have to believe me, just Google it