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Lawyer criticised for opposing equal marriage in Thailand
Jingthing replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Modern Thailand isn't your old time home country. -
Lawyer criticised for opposing equal marriage in Thailand
Jingthing replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Yes, and marriage equality gives a new category of people the OPTION of getting married. It isn't a REQUIREMENT for anyone. -
Lawyer criticised for opposing equal marriage in Thailand
Jingthing replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Marriage equality -- equal marriage rights regardless of the sex of the two people involved. -
Lawyer criticised for opposing equal marriage in Thailand
Jingthing replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
Adoptions by ALL married couples as co-parents are legal in Thailand. Sorry, you lose. Before a person in a same sex couple could adopt as a single person which of course meant much less legal protection for the child over time. This is a step forward for the same sex couples AND their children. Adoption isn't the only way same sex couples have children either often from previously relationships when you consider lesbians. -
I've noticed a big youtube trend about this as well. Also popular are interview shock reaction videos asking foreigners on the street what they think about how much certain things cost in the U.S. such as ambulance rides. Many of the facts cited are true but I think seasoned expats well understand that there are downsides too (and extra expenses) involved in living abroad. But on balance, clearly for very many people, living abroad "trumps" staying at home. 17 America Is A Scam Stories From Expats www.buzzfeed.com/dannicaramirez/america-is-a-scam-stories-by-expats-january
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There is no doubt that they are going to accidentally deport U.S. citizens in this wholesale shock and awe mass deportation authoritarian theater show.
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Now you're making my brain hurt. IF you were not a tax resident of Thailand during tax year 2024, then you didn't need a TIN and you didn't need to file at all. What office was that? OK, so you probably meant a non resident of your home country. I don't think that changes the DTA rules on pension exemptions.
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I'm surprised this doesn't happen more often. The issue is there on stepping on and stepping off. Many really do rush to get going before they should. I think it's even worse on boarding because they might look in a crowded bus that you have entered but then you might need to get to the back of the bus, so you're still walking when they speed up. Then there is speeding in general. A certain percentage drive like total maniacs.
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What Movies or TV shows are you watching (2025)
Jingthing replied to Rimmer's topic in Entertainment
Raymond Burr and Mark Hamill before Star Wars. -
I absolutely agree that if there is to be credible investigation, his background and what was happening with his family would be a vital part of the picture. Of course I have no idea if such a credible investigation will actually happen. He could be railroaded on the murder charge or he could be let off without at least considering there was a damning back story.
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I do understand people who are skeptical that this remittance based tax will actually be enforced meaning people that technically do need to file and/or pay some tax can safely just ignore it. This is Thailand after all! Wasn't it widely broadcast that "recreational" cannabis would be criminalized again by now? You never know until you know. On the other hand we're hearing more that global non remittance based taxation is coming down the pike here. We need to be a patient and see what happens.
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I will respond to this by citing a foreign example. Doesn't even need to be about Hitler. Let's look at today's Russia. Let's consider Putin's policy to erase Ukraine. Consider a Russian national that opposes that policy and does NOT want Putin to succeed in that. Ipso facto ... “Every red-blooded Russian should want your president to succeed, whether you vote for him or not, whether the same party or not, whether you like him or not.” Should they really? Or is it actually much more patriotic to oppose obviously wrong actions of our leaders?
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No. Not me. I am not self enforcing anything. I am not rushing to get a TIN and I detest the commercial and otherwise pushers saying we all need them. I know I don't need a TIN yet based on my personal situation. If how I read the IRA policy is correct I will need one during a later year. By then I presume that rule will be much better clarified and I do predict expat retirees are that have accessable income are going to be more or less forced into the system. But don't accuse me of pushing it. I hate it but we don't always get what we want.