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This isn't about whether the Move Forward Party agenda is good for Thailand or Thai people. Debate that elsewhere. The topic here poses the question that assuming success of the Move Forward Party to propel Thailand into a "higher level" nation (and that is of course a core part of their goals) would that result in a much harder time for at least some categories of expats? Looking at history and trends in a global perspective, I think the answer is an obvious YES. "Higher level" countries don't rely on tourism as much, don't have scads of flexible visa options, including Buy a Visa plans such as the Elite Card, and indeed most countries don't even have ANY retirement visa program. Of course a "higher level" country will generally have higher costs and a stronger currency, pricing out many even if they can qualify for whatever visa options are left. I'm not sure how long it would take assuming this social and economic great leap forward does happen, but it seems to me the writing is on the wall if it does. The days (more like years) of our "usefulness" to the Thai economy may be numbered. What do you think? Am I way off base or do you agree?

That too as he will likely claim victory and incite violence again, even civil war. You can't win as long as he's around.

Demonizing Soros -- transparent code for antisemitism. The Troubling Truth About The Obsession With George Soros (forbes.com) The January 6th insurrection coup attempt was a direct attack on American democracy and it was incited by Donald Trump. Come on January 6th -- it's gonna be wild!

https://www.sfgate.com/cannabis/article/cannabis-farms-infectious-pathogen-18115205.php?IPID=SFGate-HP-Editors-Picks Why wouldn't this be spreading to Thailand? Other than crop devastation, it seems to me lots of THC castrated bud would still be sold at very high prices.

Good luck Ron and happy trails. Cringe.

The maga movement actually is fascist and that dark reality should be pointed out loud and clear again and again. https://steveschmidt.substack.com/p/maga-is-fascism There is still time to stop them but not much. Also it's not about left vs right. Some if the most important anti maga fascist voices are conservative Republicans.

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Sometimes. Which is why I spell it f-rang.

That will never happen. He didn’t ger the most votes in 2016 or 2020. But anyone with an elementary knowledge of history would already know that dictators are sometimes initially voted in democratically. Kind of silly basic question to even ask.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathoey "The term kathoey may be considered pejorative, especially in the form kathoey-saloey. It has a meaning similar to the English language 'fairy' or 'queen'.[12] Kathoey can also be seen as a derogatory word for those who are gay.[13]"

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I thinks its fine to identify transgender people in the news. That's much better than the right wing movement in the US to make LGBT people especially transgender people invisible and act like they don't even exist.

I feel horrified to see there is such complacency about the threat of Trump taking power again. This plays into his hands.

I don't agree. As republican nominee he would be the leader of the maga fascist party. Similarly positioned state politicians WOULD follow him.

Is the "truth" what you want to hear? It sounds like you think there is something remotely NORMAL about Trump. That Trump vs. Biden or Trump vs. another democrat is just another partisan contest between a republican and a democrat. Nothing could be further from the truth! Again, informed people get that. It's not only informed democrats but most informed traditional conservative (non maga cult) republicans as well. Hyperbole you say? We Don’t Have to Speculate About Trump’s Next Term - The Atlantic

Is it necessary for large INCOMING transfers?

That's easy to answer. More control over more state legislators where they can play games with electors.

I call B.S.

Even if he loses he will claim victory and his cult fans are much better prepared than last time to stage a successful coup this time. Of course Trump as he always does will incite violence if he loses. It's very foolish to act like the threat isn't real.

Trump is still leading. Only DeSantis is anywhere near competitive at this point. Trump can still run and be elected after felony convictions and from prison. Don't rule out the threat of Trump in power again until he's literally finished (just as Putin). To his cult he is seen as a messianic figure, they worship him, and many are willing to die for him.

It really depends on who the DOJ has turned. Charges related to inciting an insurrection are not off the table yet.

Not at all! https://www.axios.com/2022/07/22/trump-2025-radical-plan-second-term A radical plan for Trump’s second term

Many farmers have heavily invested in indoor growing.

That's gonna hurt.