Danderman123

Since this topic is about the classified documents trial, what do you think will be Trump's defense?

What is the downside of transferring your funds before January 1?

So... the more money I make in 2024, the greater my incentive to only stay in Thailand for 179 days, and the more money available for me to travel. That sounds like a no-brainer.

Getting back to the January 6 case, Trump is claiming absolute immunity as President. Jack Smith is taking that claim to the Supreme Court. IF the Supremes rule that presidents have absolute immunity for acts commited whike in office, then Joe Biden can go to their homes, shoot them, and then appoint new justices.

Here is part of your answer: Lady - lady relationships are looked down upon in Thailand. But, not so much Tomboy - lady relationships. Thai society is okay with gay boys, ladyboys, but not lady - lady relationships. No idea why that is. Among my bargirl acquaintances, when ladies go with ladies, it's a big secret.

So, no more exit stamp? If you are worried about how long you can stay in Thailand without incurring tax resident status, you won't have a record in your passport of departures from Thailand. And so, you will need Immigration to coordinate with the Revenue Department to tally your time in Thailand.

'People who are afraid cower': Trump's lawyer Alina Habba before he backed off testifying "He still wants to take the stand, even though my advice is, at this point, you should never take the stand with a gag order," Habba said outside the courthouse on Thursday. "But he's so firmly against what is happening in this court and so firmly for the old America that we know, not this America, that he will take the stand on Monday. He will open himself up to whatever they want because he's not afraid. People who are afraid cower. President Trump does not cower." I guess Trump cowered.

I don't know what your point is. Are you saying that support for Hamas in Gaza is 100% Or that the level of support in unknowable?

I suspect that the plan is to zero out all government services for the poor and working class, and thereby reduce government spending. Taxes will be increased for the working and middle classes, and reduced for the rich, under the theory that the rich produce the nation's wealth. It's going to be painful for the country.

The asset valuation fraud investigation began in 2021. It's a big case, and took some time to result in charges.

You state that "the left" waited until the election cycle to charge Trump. You believe this because, in your mind, the election cycle started in early 2023. Does your comment imply that you oppose Trump's trying to delay his various legal cases?

I will try this again: "Euro Business Class" = Economy with the center seat left vacant. This is standard for Thai Airways domestic business class. Thai Smile Plus class was identical.

Lots of people in Gaza support Hamas, it's only natural. But after Hamas is gone, their lives will be better.

What is a Thai kik?

If a man or woman is in a relationship, they can have a kik on the side. It's common for Thai women with Farang husbands to have a Thai kik on the side. These kiks often have Thai wives themselves. A kik can be any age.

No, he won't. For obvious reasons.

AFAIK, Thai Smile "business class" is the same as Thai Airways domestic business class, ie EuroBusiness class.

To recap the bidding: Starting January 1, 2024, the Thai government will monitor and tax (at a later date) money transferred into Thailand by anyone classified as a tax resident (Thai citizens and foreigners residing in Thailand more than 180 days in any given year). Much of how this will be implemented is TBD. For example, different nations have different tax treaties with Thailand, how this will be resolver is TBD. Current Thai tax forms are available in English, but these forms cannot be used as is for this new tax scheme. 2 ways to avoid having to fill out a bunch of Thai tax forms: 1. Don't transfer any money to Thailand after January 1, 2024. 2 Don't stay in Thailand more than 180 days in 2024. A third option is to hope that this all goes away, like so many similar proposals. Given that we are already in December, and they still haven't figured this out is a hopeful sign.

What an insightful post. The reason that Trump has a chance to be a dictator is that he has a large following of low information acolytes. For example, Trump claims that "foreign interference " helped steal the 2020 election. But, virtually all intelligence services officials serving under Trump deny there was any significant foreign interference. So, it's Trump vs a plethora of his officials. Who do you believe?

Israel is not creating settlements in Gaza. And, yes, eliminating Hamas is the optimal solution for the people of Gaza.

Why are you trashing the US for opposing a ceasefire, but you are okay with Hamas committing atrocities in Israel?

If you are asking me if I have proof that bargirls go with underage men, I don't. But I do know that bargirls compete to have the youngest "boyfriend".

I was using the 19 year old boy as an example of older women I know lusting after young boys. But, just like some underaged women work bar, some underaged boys work bar, too, given that older women often desire young flesh.

You do know that a huge number of bargirls go to karaoke bars after they finish work? And they spend whatever cash they have on the boys? I knew a 35 year old bargirl who had a 19 karaoke boy as her "boyfriend", and loads of 40 year olds with karaoke boys in their 20s. If you go down Sai 3, you will find the karaoke bars, typically opening at 1 or 2 in the morning. The younger the boy, the more popular. Someone commented earlier that Thai women dote on their sons, so for bargirls to go with men the same age as their sons is natural.

That first paragraph doesn't make any sense. If you transfer in money from abroad in 2024, RD is going to flag it, and you will have to fill out a tax form. Presumably, while filling out the form, you can inform RD that the money came from income earned in 2023 or earlier. I am giving myself a headache, so I will stop here.