MangoKorat

And what's wrong with that? Immigration is only a problem if there are more immigrants than jobs, houses or the infrastructure needed to support them. Its not that long ago that Australia was actively running a programme seeking immigrants.

Really? I think you need to think about the clientele he'd be dealing with. In addition, I can't see a 16 year old making a good bar/restaurant owner anywhere - but in Pattaya? Definitely not. Such a person would be a rare beast indeed, most 16 year old's can't even speak these days - only text.

Successful people don't need to find a way to constantly slag others off - no matter what the subject. I tend to think that people who do that are really rather sad individuals.

Do you really need to ask that question?

Not necessarily. A suspended sentence is almost always conditional and the conditions usually order the offender to attend regular scheduled probation appointments. I note that his sentence also included community service - that is also likely to be a component of the suspended sentence. If it is considered that the offender is a 'flight risk', the suspended sentence may also prohibit them from leaving the UK without permission until the sentence is complete. Failure to comply with any of the conditions would almost certainly trigger the CPS to apply to the courts for an order to terminate the suspension and impose the original 2 year sentence. Courts almost always grant that application and it can be done in the offender's absence.

Speak to a lawyer. One foreign lawyer who runs a law firm in Thailand (using Thai lawyers) told me a long time ago that the law requiring you to state that the money belongs to your wife and you won't make any claim on it in future was deemed illegal long ago. I didn't ask for detail at the time but I'd take a guess that its because of clashes with the rules on marital assets (Sin Somros) and assets held before marriage (Sin Suan Tua). Not sure, could be some other reason but he said the rule was illegal although he was aware of some official departments still asking for such declarations.

So not only did she no know what was in her 46kg of luggage, she didn't either book any additional weight or pay for it at check in? Or is she claiming the additional bag (there must have been one because there is a 32kg per bag limit) was added after check in? If so her luggage receipt (sticker) will only show one bag and the bar code on it will correspond to the bag she checked in. If she can show that, she's home and dry but I suspect she can't and her story is pure BS.

I normally use Enterprise.

Hotels that rent cars? Not something I've heard of and if they do, I doubt they'll be competitive.

Very short on time and haven't read any of the posts that lead to this so I could be talking complete rubbish but I just want to point out that there is a difference between a UK Government Pension and a UK State Pension. I read an article some months back that stated that under the UK/Thai DTA a UK Government Pension (paid to ex government and public employees) would not be assessable for tax in Thailand whilst a State Pension is. Simply pointing out the difference between the two pensions which is often confused.

The rulings are contained within the bloody articles!!! Listen, it is common knowledge that Israel have broken/are breaking international laws - both criminal and humanitarian. There are arrest warrants out for both Netanyahu and the leaders of Hamas. The fact is that Israel has broken/is breaking International Humanitarian Law as applicable to an occupying force. It has also broken the law on rules of combat that state that a civillian population must not be targeted. I've debated with people like you before and I'm pretty sure that even if I delivered the actual rulings to your door, you would not back down and apologise. I am quite happy that I am correct in that Israel have/are breaking both International Humanitarian Law and the rules on combat. I am not in the habit of debating facts with someone who, even if the law was in front of them, would still argue with it. I have work to do, thanks.

Yes

So there is no USA and never was also?

Why do I have no idea? I have provided you with an ICJ ruling!!!

They have stated as much yes - what's your point?

International Humanitarion Law. In addition, Israel is defying an order from the International Court of Justice that they take: “immediate and effective measures” to protect Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip from the risk of genocide by ensuring sufficient humanitarian assistance and enabling basic services' https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2024/02/israel-defying-icj-ruling-to-prevent-genocide-by-failing-to-allow-adequate-humanitarian-aid-to-reach-gaza/ I'm a litte surprised by your question - I thought it was common knowledge. In addition Netanyahu is on record as stating that he will not comply. https://www.justsecurity.org/110716/humanitarian-aid-gaza-israel-supreme-court/ I could provide you with reams of evidence but its all freely available and its quite clear that intermational law obligates Israel to provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza's civillian population.

Not at all. The current situation is extremely difficult. Even in my country (UK) where Musilms, Jews and Christians live side by side - there is an undercurrent of bad feeling towards Muslims and to a lesser extent against Jews. I think the reason for that is cultural. For both cultures, their religion is central to their daily life. It controls their thinking, their laws and how they live, its all pervasive. I don't think that the two cultures could live together but neither should be allowed to exterminate the other. They both have aims that are un-achievable. Hard, and fraught with problems as it is - a solution/separation will have to be imposed on both parties in order to achieve peace. Not that I think that will ever happen but I don't see any other way to sort the problem out. For years. the Muslim hardliners have provoked and attacked Israel and for years, Israel has grabbed land using those attacks as an excuse. The rest of the world has simply stood by and watched that happen and then yelled when its too late. This has just happened once again - Israel's response to the 7 October attack has been massively disproportionate - just look at Gaza, its a pile of rubble. Its been clear to me what Israel is really up to for a long time but only now have some governments had the balls to say enough!

It absolutely IS against International Law. Israel has a duty to provide food and water to the civillian population of Gaza - fact. This has been stated many many times by both the UN and lawyers.

50,000 worse

Hard to explain just how much I disagree with you but we could go on forever on this topic. I'm no supporter of Musilm ideologies and I'm very aware that there are problems just about everywhere that Muslims exist but.........to get a grasp of where you are coming from - what's your explanation of the fact that Jewish 'settlers' often with the blessing and assistance of the Jewish State are stealing land in the West Bank? It is a noted fact that these 'settlers' have been involved in the murder of previous occupants of the land they steal. Despite Netanyahu's claims to the contrary, very few have been prosecuted for such actions and even fewer have been convicted. Netanyahu claims they will be dealt with and then announces more 'settlements'. What contribution do you think the 'settlers' and their actions have made to the situation in Palestine over the last few years? Do you think that Israel's virtual takeover of Jerusalem, supported by Trumps moving of the US Embassy to that city was at all imflamatory? By what right does Israel lay claim to Jerusalem?

Really? In all honesty, I don't think the vast maJority of them are 'siding with Gaza'. I think its more likely that they are siding with humanity. Israel has no right to place a blockade on food, water and medical supplies, that is totally against international law. Like most, I was appalled at Hamas's brutal 7 October attack but Israel's response has massively exceeded what could be termed as retribution. They have turned Gaza into rubble and reportedly killed over 50,000 Palestinians - do they think such actions will end terrorism? I rather think it will make it worse. As Antonio Guterres stated shortly after that Hamas attack, it didn't happen in a vacuum. He was widely misquoted on that speech with Israel claiming he was supporting terrorism - well it suited them to say that. They constantly bang on about anti semetism etc. - where do they think that stems from? Could it be that Palestinians are sick of Israel's constant land grabs and their 'policing' of what are clearly, Palestinian territories? I doubt that it will ever be possible to change the sick minds of hardline muslim radicals but I honestly believe that the vast majority of Palestinian people simply want to live in peace. They also want the international community to guarantee them a defined state that they can run and defend themselves. By all means, Israel has a right to go after Hamas and all the other hardline groups but it does not have the right to kill thousands of innocent people. It does not have the right to starve millions of people or deny them basic medical facilities. This is what the world sees and I believe the vast majority of people are just as appalled at Israel's actions in this matter as they were by Hamas's 7 October attack - moreso actually because its ongoing. The Dutch are protesting in an effort to pressure their government into action against Israel. I would go further, if it was within my gift I would send in a UN military force to stop what's going on. The UN needs to be the one to sort this out - and sort it out forcefully. It was initially the British, then The League of Nations and finally the UN that facilitated the creation of Israel - it should be them that sort ot the mess that action created. No matter what the history, both sides need to accept the existence of the other and territorial boundaries should be determined (by the international community) and strictly enforced. If Israel (Netanyahu) thinks its ridding the region of Muslim terrorist groups by its actions - 'wiping them out' as it says, its totally wrong. What it's actually doing is serving as a recruitment agency for them. Consider this - if you're a 14 year old boy in Gaza who's just seen his entire family blown up and crushed under a collalsed building in an Israeli missile attack - how are you going to feel? Where will your alleginaces lie? How would you fight a well armed and backed, modern military force? In the open as an army where you would be slaughtered or by bombings and other terrorist style attacks? The whole situation in Israel/Gaza needs to be sorted out by the international community - in particular the more moderate Muslim countries (but without the US who will never be impartial) and a policed settlement imposed on both parties. That will however, never happen and we will be reading about this in another 50 years. One of the main reasons it won't happen is I believe, because of the US's support for Israel - way too much self interest for them to be impartial and/or pragmatic. There will certainly be no settlement until Trump is out of office and his 'Mediteranean Riviera' stupidity is gone. Can't believe that even that lunatic was stupid enough to even pose that thought amidst the current situation. Thousands dead and injured, war raging and Trump thinks about property development - thank god his clock is ticking.

One week they're re-visiting the 60 day visa exempt entry, linking it to behaviour problems and suggesting that people are working on such entries, the next week they're considering 10 year tourist visas. Thailand, Land of Flip Flops.

As others have pointed out - that statement is untrue. The US authorities seem to be requiring lots of information on international financial transactions in their clampdown on money laundering - is this pehaps their latest effort? It certainly isn't required by UK banks or Wise when transfering from the UK.

The whole script appears somewhat 'overwritten - is this what we are to expect from AI?

I'm not disagreeing with you and now I know its available, I will obtain the Thai version. My point is how does 'Money From Overseas' translate to 'Trade Finance'?