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  1. lordgrinz
    I wouldn't call it an "effective system" of policing, more like a "selective system", they usually use laws here as a political weapon, or to enrich the RTP and their cohorts.
  2. lordgrinz
    I think the maximum contribution is like 9,000 baht per year, so its not like the contributions are all that high either.
  3. lordgrinz
    You just insulted half the expats in Thailand 🤪
  4. lordgrinz
    Then this government plan will work perfectly.
  5. lordgrinz
    Not for me, my uncovered feet will be dangled out the bottom of my blanket chilling in the breeze 😉
  6. lordgrinz
    Socks and sandals are a no-no!
  7. lordgrinz
    Oh the poor thing 😭
  8. lordgrinz
    In Thailand it's more about looking like your doing something, and photo ops, forget anything meaningful being done. Does a merit based system even exist in Thailand?
  9. lordgrinz
    I really don't have any current need to send anything, in fact, I want to avoid it for as long as possible. I've taken the stance of refusing to invest anything here, directly or indirectly. I see Thailand as a failed state, and the current environment as hostile to foreigners, not to mention internally unstable. So maybe send a little bit of play money, but that's it.
  10. lordgrinz
    I could have had over 37 at the beginning of the year, but decided to hold off all remittances until we find out where taxes here in Thailand go for expats. Maybe the end of 2025 or sometime in 2026. Been here for 8 years now, usually use Wise, for now I have some cash sitting in their Interest bearing account, for now it's sitting there waiting and growing.
  11. lordgrinz
    I believe my wife is in that group, but with the shortage of Nurses and especially highly educated Professors to teach them, they typically sign/contract for another 2-4 years.
  12. lordgrinz
    After I get some definitive answers from the 2025-2026 tax remittance guinea pigs, I would probably only send money here if it reaches about 37 USD-BHT. So it's got a ways to go before I get excited.
  13. lordgrinz
    I'm betting within a couple years it will be docked permanently next to its aircraft carrier cousin, presuming it doesn't sink first.
  14. lordgrinz
    The average life expectancy in Thailand is about 76. https://www.worldometers.info/demographics/life-expectancy/
  15. lordgrinz
    If it is transferred to a private company, it will be a boondoggle, siphoned off to the Elite at the expense of the poor.
  16. lordgrinz
    Same here, I spent my whole life in New England (USA), I prefer the cold, or at least cooler than the blast furnace here in Thailand. My Ideal every day temp would be 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
  17. lordgrinz
    Governments aren't worried about your health, just you money, and your compliance.
  18. lordgrinz
    Yeah, I am sure the Thai's will enjoy being forced to work longer.
  19. lordgrinz
    Will they be handing out free passes for the Elites, their family members, multiple mia noi's, anyone with a brown envelope? I mean this should pass with flying colors then.
  20. lordgrinz
    Impound blatant emission evading vehicles, and confiscate all land and property of people burning illegally or factories immitting harmful pollutants. Sell these pieces of property and use it to fund medical care for those adversely affected by the pollution.
  21. lordgrinz
    26 day detention sentences and permanently confiscated motorbikes? Awesome, now we are seeing real punishment being dealt out, great job!
  22. lordgrinz
    Everyone wants their picture taken, "Hey, Look! I am somebody important!" next thing you know they'll go into debt buying a Merc or Porsche, got to keep up the image.
  23. lordgrinz
    That would be great if Thai's only kept up on vehicle maintenance, especially outside of warranties. Most cars here over 4 years old seem to be poorly maintained, brake lights not working, blinkers not working, headlights out, dried/cracked/bald tires, etc.
  24. lordgrinz
    I never stated that, I said I drink my coffee within one minute of pouring it from boiling. Any cup of coffee will burn you if you pour it in your lap, its coffee, its a drink you BOIL to make. Do you even drink coffee? I do, every day of the week. The woman's complaint was idiotic, she should have been laughed out of court, along with the woman mentioned in this article.
  25. lordgrinz
    They poured it into a cup, not her lap.

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