JonnyF

Wrong thread?

Yes. A condo in your own name.

They destroyed the character/charm/vibe of the place when they "refurbished" it. Now it's just a boring road in the middle of nowhere. Perfect for getting ripped off by TukTuk drivers as there is no MRT/BTS nearby.

Nonsense. I was talking about absolute costs, not relative costs. You are trying to deflect again. The reason it may be "relatively" high for the poorest in society is due to low wages, nothing to do with import tariffs on foreign goods (the subject of this thread).

While being pretty fluent in spoken Thai, the Issan dialect does present some difficulties occasionally but I am quickly coming to grips with it. Yes it's a wonderful hobby. Producing organic food is very rewarding and the locals appreciate the money I have invested in the community.

No I do not accept that. Thailand is very cheap to live. It's certainly a lot cheaper than America or the UK, despite Thailand having huge import tariffs on many foreign goods. You are trying to deflect to the fact that wages are low for many Thai people which is a different subject and nothing to do with import tariffs on foreign goods (the subject of the thread).

So not tariffs on imported foreign goods then... I rarely hear the neighbours up at my farm complaining about the price of Cabernet Sauvignon and Camembert.

They won't pay import tariffs on domestically produced goods. Hence that's what American people will buy more of, and the American economy will flourish, allowing for lower taxes, lower prices and better services.

Do you think that's because of tax on imported foreign goods?

I believe whatever the law is, it should apply equally to both sides. Let's see how many years Ricky Jones gets. Let's see how many years the Manchester airport attackers get. Let's see how many years the guy with the petition to have Farage executed gets. None will spend a day in jail (just like the guy who threw rocks at Farage while he was campaigning didn't spend a single day in jail, just like Jo Brand's "joke" about an acid attack on Farage wasn't even charged) and you will be back on here gaslighting trying to defend the indefensible 2 tier justice system because it is currently stacked in your favour.

Thailand is still pretty cheap to live in.

I very much doubt he bothered to contact his lawyers. Too busy laughing. 😃

No, the 2 tier UK justice system has already been proven with regards to Nigel Farage, when BBC leftie luvvie Jo Brand said the milkshake thrown over him should have been acid and was not even charged. He's right wing you see. It's open season on him. A free hit. The guy (Josh Greally) who threw rocks at him whlle he was campaigning didn't even spend a day in jail, unlike multiple year sentences for hurty FaceBook posts if you're on the right. Apparently sticks and stones do not count but words gets you a 3 stretch. Yet another example of 2 tier justice in Britain, as if any more were needed.

He seems to find it hilarious. Rightfully so. 😆

Wow, the news just keeps getting better and better. Lockdowns were a disaster on so many levels. A shameful period of the 21st century (of which there have been many). Great choice Donald.

Yes, and we all know which communities this will, and will not protect. This is simply lip service from an under pressure politician trying to wriggle out of a mess. The police have no business investigating "non crimes". Never have, never will. Huge thanks for Elon Musk for drawing attention to the (police) state of the UK.

Not really a difficult choice. Considering the damage he has done, pardoning his drug snorting, gun toting, prostitute frequenting son is not even top 10.

The UN has lost the plot. Defending your nation against brutal terror attacks is not genocide.

Why wouldn't they approve? (unless they were a salty Liberal). He is putting his country first. Quite a low threshold, but quite unlike many western political leaders.

Could to see a politician do what he promised. If only I could say the same of our lying UK government.

I don't see the controversy here. The UK is clearly a police state. The only controversy is that he failed to mention it is also a 2 tier system.

Be careful, the shots the backpackers drunk in Laos were also free and similarly toxic.

You're not in Kansas anymore Rochel. That's what can happen when you leave the nanny state. If you choose to take class A drugs in a remote foreign jungle you must accept the risks. One of those risks is ending up like Prince Harry.

To scare people into self censorship. From what I am seeing on X, it's not working. It's just making people angrier.

They drive like complete Psychopaths. If you dare overtake them as they drift aimlessly around the road they will tailgate you aggressively until their next stop (often stopping in the middle lane even though the left lane is empty).