Everything posted by Forrests Father
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China Urges Ceasefire Amid Thailand–Cambodia Border Clashes
If this works out, I am sure Xi Jingping will receive the Nobel Peace Prize next year. (irony out).
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Pink Card
I worked here for over twenty years paying SSO. When retired I needed to choose between pension or Healthcare provided by the SSO. I needed the yellow house book to apply for HC.
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Thailand's House Passes Landmark Clean Air Bill
Since 20 years December: accidents January to March: PM 2.5 April: accidents May: draught August to October: flooding Rinse and repeat
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Anti-Corruption Group Challenges New PM Over Alleged Misconduct
I live and work here since more than 20 years but that permanent change of alliances makes my head spin. Yesterday best friends, today enemies and tomorrow tolerated neighbors. Politicians changing views, options and parties like voters change their underwear. How will democracy develop when so many strings are pulled that it becomes a denim fabric.
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People’s Party Endorses Anutin as 32nd PM
What's the lesser of two evils? Taksin trying to bring back Uncle Prayut as PM or Thanathorn backing Anutin? I go for the second option but usually I make wrong decisions.
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Thai Human Rights Stalemate: Arrests and Restrictions Worry US
The pot calling the kettle black
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Thai Troops Retaliate, 100 Cambodian Soldiers Dead in Fierce Clash
The first thing that dies during a conflict is the truth.
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Thailand Eyes US Arms Deals to Slash Trade Surplus Amid Tariffs
The Nation Apr 3rd “The Prime Minister emphasized that all necessary measures have been prepared, including initial responses and upcoming negotiations. She clarified that while the average tariff rate is 9%, there are specific limits for different product categories, such as corn. The reported 36% figure is based on a new calculation method that has never been used before, requiring further review to find a balanced approach.” it doesn’t mention anything specific about the US (and wine and car tariffs I assume are not country specific) but at least it makes more sense.
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Phuket Considered for New Cryptocurrency Hub to Boost Tourism
I am an old fart and I have no experience in Crypto. But it could be a great idea. Crypto would solve the problem about taxation of foreign income brought into Thailand. Right? 😉
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Anutin Orders Stricter Measures to Curb Burning and Reduce PM 2.5
Not even the local amphurs or moo bans following the government’s instructions. Last weekend a mini marathon around lake Maprachan in Pong close to Pattaya. Some genius orderd that the shrubs along the lake need to be burned.
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Thailand battles hazardous PM2.5 pollution levels in 28 provinces
There was a mini marathon at Maprachan lake near Pattaya last weekend. The air was already bad, the PM called to fight Pm2.5. Still some guy in the amphur decided to burn the shrubs at the lake. You can’t fix stupid
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UN 'Deeply Concerned' by Thailand’s Opposition Party Ban
I don’t see a problem. The powers that be make sure that Thais stay stupid and obedient with only a minimal income. And my maid works for 400 THB a day. Sarcasm off.
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Thai Domestic Travel Plummets, Only 57% Plan Local Holidays
“the survey encompassed 450 Thai nationals earning over 10,000 baht per month” I call that statistical BS
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Tax refund delays: Stricter checks put paperwork in slow lane
I work here since 20 years and until two years ago it was Rev Dep 13 in Bkk. No issues at all and always within a week. Since two years it’s Chonburi and this year it took 8 weeks. maybe not only about extended checks but where you need to file
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Why is the Thai Countryside full of discarded rubbish?
I don't think we have a single waste incineration plant in Thailand. Put together some infrastructure and hire a crew of workers to collect plastic, wood/leaves and other garbage. Less PM2.5, less plastic but electricity to sell.
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Cabinet agrees minimum wage increases
You are right a little more care when writing an article would be helpful.
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Experts say lowest ever PISA score is a wakeup call for Thailand’s failing education system
It is not only about teachers. the education system does not encourage thinking, challenging and problem solving. it’s about repetition and following ancient rules which are not applicable now in a modern environment. and the leading class has no interest in having educated peasants.
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Financial Misconduct Allegations in Revenue Department
Not surprised I work here since 21 years. For 20 years I reported to Bangkok. No issue on tax return. Last year I needed to report to Chonburi due to move. 30k less in tax return despite same framework. There are not many income tax payers in TH but the few are having a hard time.
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Substandard air quality in Bangkok and 23 provinces today
If I remember correctly: I read the same article end 2022, Jan 2021, Feb 2019, Dec 2018….
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PM Tackles Fake News to Protect Tourism Industry
Can we get some details here? I haven’t seen any fake news about Thailand lately. Many actual news are so bad that you cannot make them up.
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The government should not consider bringing in Chinese police to patrol tourism hotspots
What a BS. This is about the sovereignty of a state. Why not have Libyan police officers patrol in London?
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Thailand smog sparks outcry, public anticipation for clean air act grows
And? Every year the same. Rinse and repeat. New Year: Accidents Feb to Apr: PM2.5 Songkran: Accidents May: Heat Jun: Draught October: Flooding ok: Nov is early for PM2.5. Maybe there is a slight learning curve?
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Royal Irrigation Department prepared for the effects of El Niño
It’s the same every year. just copy and paste. Traffic in December and April. PM2.5 from February to April. Drought from April to September Flooding in October. Chinese/Indian/??? Tourists down Jan to Dec
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Senator threatens online critics with defamation lawsuit after ‘cancel’ campaign
They didn’t even had the balls to show up. Some much more important things must have mixed up their schedules instead voting for or against the next Prime minister: Mia nois demanding a new Gucci bag or an auction of used Rolexes.