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Russia Warns the West Against Provoking a Nuclear Power... Another bull*hit from the Poo-tin's old dog. These pea brains better learn such a bluff no longer works.

A part of Thailand getting close to the 1st world? I have heard that Highway Pot Holes have been becoming increasingly common in USA today though.

Looks like Double Impacts. Poor construction in the first place. Then Climatical Change undermining the paved road.

"There is no doubt DTV will be reformed, and likely restricted... ...the government is working to merge immigration databases, a process expected to take most of next year. A review of the non-immigrant visa categories is also underway, which could affect the DTV. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Again from the Empty Pride of Thai Bureaucrats?y Some of them feel unhappy If it is too easy for foreigners to come and stay here longer. When they start to complicate things, matters often go out of their control...

In Thailand, some of the harmless jellyfish is consumed as food. I have seen such dish several times at the local market in Chiang Mai.

Is that eatable kind of jelly fish? I often see jelly fish like food sold by some vendors @Chiang Mai Gate Market in the morning. This image from the internet, but looks pretty close to what I sighted.

In a broad term, Inbound tourism itself is part of the Export Industry. is inbound tourism a kind of export industry? - Google Search As the country sells its labors/services to gain foreign currencies. And the ratio of tourism sector earning is never so small here. Roughly 10% of Thai GDP. Do you remember those flamed anti-government movement during the border blockade during Corona Virus scare April 2020- May 2022? Its cause was mostly from the hardship(poverty ) impacted by the lack of tourism income among common Thai people(reliant on foreign tourists). Hunger of the mass of people often moves people against own regime. 10 million people are said to be hit by that tourism shut down during that C/virus period.

That could be China Impact. Until 2010s, Thailand was expecting the huge flux of Chinese buyers(to their property market). But in July 2017, their communist party started to restrict outbound flow of money. And in recent years, their own property market itself is now in crisis; Huge numbers of luxurious condos are left half-built. Many of them said to be started by the fund illegally borrowed. In China, local governments are not allowed to be involved in property speculation. But they made it possible by using dummy companies for cover-up. they pretended it was done by the private sector.

Walmart phenomenon in Thailand... Already happened in a country like Japan. While their Yen was a lot stronger, their factories left own country. By now, 40% of the manufactures are now outside their home

Thailand might face a shortage of foreign currency reserves. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Will it be a kind of good news to the would-be expats and tourists? As their immigration policy could be further relaxed; alien-friendly. As Thailand will be desperate for earning foreign currencies(brough in from outside). Even though kingdom's inflation rate will rise(lower currency value=higher price of imports that cannot be made locally); will be a long-term disadvantage to the people living here, Thais and foreigners alike.

The main question now is what happens to DTV holders after their initial six-month stay, assuming they wish to remain in Thailand... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- They probably will If another half year extension is OK. I presume most of those people are from the 1st world where they often suffer steep inflation(rising cost of sustaining basic life) in recent years. Compared to that, Thai inflation is at moderate level(2.3% in August). And with or without current price hikes in the west, overall living cost here is a lot lower(always has been) than back home. So WHY NOT? Unless they experience something horrible during first months of their stay here.

...in Drunken Dispute: One Knocked Unconscious After Argument Turns Violent Often common cause of deaths as well as drink driving during Songkran period; April 13-15...

Homeless Group Celebrates with 10,000 Baht Wallet Aid, Buys Alcohol Alcohol indulgence could be their worst problem. But they love it. They are probably the Buddhist, but well practicing Christ's words: Love Your Enemy.

Some are Truly Hopeless. Unlike this struggling old woman seen in yesterday's news. She was supporting several family members alone with very little income and welfare. She said she can resume her trade(food vending) with this money. This topic was also covered with yesterday's ASEAN Now.

Starting January 1 this year, assessable income sent from abroad by Thais or foreigners residing in Thailand for at least 180 days will be subject to personal income tax... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Did they actually Clarify how it goes after all? Do they impose levy on the remittance from outside Thailand when the money came into the Thai account? Or does the individual need to lodge tax return? By now, it only looks like tax chief is barking own wishful thinking though. Did anyone here ever get any notice from your bank after you credited own money from abroad into your account here?

Pattaya Cracks Down on Illegal Immigrants to Protect World-Class Tourist Image Is it really something of tourist's concern? Now days, there are heaps of such people even in HAWAII...

1 in 3 Children Now Short-Sighted after Covid Lockdowns Study Reveals Cost of Change? During C/virus scare, schools also shut down. And pupils took online schooling with tablets.

From hospital to police cell.

Yes, on the map, the left side is higher. And lower on the right side.

Thailand aims to eradicate poverty in two years Does that mean 0.1% of the nation, privileged super rich finally determined to give up their easy-earned billions for the less fortunate of the kingdom?

Report Traffic Violations for Cash Rewards... Dead or Alive?

Regarding a traffic ticket here. Payment Option: Get a ticket and pay at the PD. Or Pay(cash) directly into cop's pocket:Usually concessional rate offered. e.g.500->300. I have heard quite a few people say so.

Criminal Blood Lines.

Anyone in Chiang Mai? I am. And found following map. Hope this helps to evaluate the flood risk to you. Chiang Mai topographic map, elevation, terrain (topographic-map.com)

The suspect... claiming to be a Bolt driver. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any conspiracy going on? Claiming Bolt can discredit those working with that app.