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8 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:I concede. If the Republicans end up controlling the house, the Senate and the White House you will not recognize America in 4 years, but don't say you weren't warned.
Oh come on...Have you lived in the USA during the last 4 year s*!t show? Or did you live the previous 4 years 2016-2020 of no problems no wars peaceful prosperous USA?
Now you say it will be unrecognizable 555.... Puleeze Kamala promised to keep sending billion in weapons to Ukraine for as long as it takes...who do you think that would benefit? Who do you think would pay that bill?
The list of why Trump won is long & valid....The list of why Harris lost is longer & also valid
America chose & so did you long ago when you became an X- patriot
Don't cry about a cake being baked that you never had to eat...The citizens of the USA could not choke down anymore of the past 4 year crap cake thanks.
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17 hours ago, TheAppletons said:
The poster to whom you are replying lives in Georgia, USA.
He couldn't hack it in Thailand but logs on here occasionally to slag on those of us who live here.
Actually he was replying to me & I have never been to Georgia 😉 I live in Northern Thailand at the moment ....Perhaps you think he is replying to someone else?
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Check this video from the 3 min mark
I always thought this is the way it would go too.
It will likely be tied to visa renewals & it will be on you to prove why your incoming monies for past year are not taxable
Many always said no way would Thailand be able to check it all & I always thought they won't have to we will 😉
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Voter fraud is going to be rampant in California ...but we knew that
But also the swing states may be swung by guess who
That California would even pass a law forbidding voter ID as all is pure voter fraud
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1 hour ago, Nick Carter icp said:
Wouldn't half the illegal voters be voting for the Republicans ?
Going by the law of averages
No instead look at the law of don't bite the hand that feeds your illegal butts
Then you see 100% Dem votes
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3 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:
It seems you have a very limited view of Thailand. Maybe visit some luxury condominiums and shopping malls. That should convince you it is possible to live in luxury in Thailand.
No actually I don't as I have owned great condo's in Chiang Mai (sold them) & still own a nice home further north. I have been to the nice shopping malls & your right their nice as are some of the coffee cafes but...........
The OP's question was....."Is Thailand a good value for money - if you have money? "
To that I said flat out no because that is the truth. You gave a couple lipstick on a pig examples but that does not transform a country into a destination for those that can afford better period.
As to your last comment....
QuoteAnd let's not forget all those beautiful girls and women. Where else can you go into a restaurant or shopping mall, and you see plenty of them all the time.
That is really the big draw for most right? Face it Thailand is filled with middle to low class sexpats who could not pull anything close in any other country other than another poor country where basically your feeding off their poverty. Sure they see it as doing the girls a favor right?
All the guys who claim they can get a young girl to sleep with them here...they are basically chihuahuas running down a street humping any leg that moves. Because it costs less than anywhere else 🙄
But yeah luxury in just a mall or hotel in an otherwise low quality country is not where someone with money goes is it? Not to live long term when they can live anywhere & that was the OP's question....
"Is Thailand a good value for money - if you have money? "
& no that does not mean as some have claimed they are "financially comfortable" it means they can live anywhere they want in this world. In which case none would purposely choose Thailand
Again it is good a low cost option in this world exists but no need to try & build it into something it never was nor likely will ever be. Because if it was 99% of the expats here would flee just as they now threaten to should the baht drop or taxes rise.
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55 minutes ago, Celsius said:Is Thailand a good value for money - if you have money?
Those who have money would never consider Thailand period.
That is the truth of it. Thailand was & always will be a race to the bottom price wise. Yes you can live a somewhat better life in Thailand than most western countries on the same budget but it is still a budget life filled with low quality food, products, home & condo construction, even the air for part of the year in most places is of poor AQI quality.
Recent floods that left towns floating in diarrhea water due to open sewer systems + the lack of any planning or warning not to mention zero help by police or military during the mini catastrophe showed exactly how things are done here. Imagine a really large problem.
Expats who live in Thailand are 99.9% folks that found they could not have a decent life anywhere else.
That is not a bad thing & also not a put down on expats who choose Thailand for that reason.
Thailand would do well to remember that is the reason too.
Because while those expats cannot afford a nice life in their country they do help Thailand in many ways by spending their dimes here.
But to your question I would say 101% NO Thailand is not good value for those who can afford better of course not.
Thailand is good value for those that cannot afford better period
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Much more than room & board being given....
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1 hour ago, Social Media said:
the Biden administration is reportedly considering a move that could push the world to the edge of nuclear disaster
Standard operating procedure for the Dems as usual. Their money comes from supplying tools of the trade not peace.
They especially may do so now knowing that their reign is soon to end & by starting a major war will guarantee their people are in business supplying tools of the trade even when they are voted out of office.
Not ONCE during this half war they wage with Russia thru Ukraine did they ever consider negotiating peace. Instead they supplied the fuel they knew would only inflame & increase their profits.
This is their way & all the while claiming the false pretense high ground of "helping" Ukraine while they are only helping enrich themselves.
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12 minutes ago, placeholder said:
Is this Weinstein character dyslexic or suffer from some other kind of neurological disability?
Yes I'm sure he is not as sharp as you 😉
Also from the video description ...
QuoteAs a Harvard mathematics graduate and financial executive and investor, Eric Weinstein clearly isn’t a man who would allow his mind to dull. He’s worked as an economist, lectured on the nature of the universe
Then there is "The Theory of Geometric Unity" but yeah probably some nut job 😅
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11 hours ago, RichardColeman said:
I do not like the world anymore, its not what I grew up with.
I tend to agree & often feel like it must be a sign of my age (67) but I agree it is not what I grew up with either. Of course there has always been behind the scenes BS. I mean we can look back & see JFK, Cuba, Vietnam etc etc but this world today seems far far worse off 😕
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11 hours ago, KhunLA said:
Have to admit I stopped at just over 1 min. As that seemed to focus on WW3,
Well of course none is forcing anyone to watch & it was just my opinion that is was well worth the watch.
As to your complaint...It was also easy to see the video has 12 chapters in the summary below it with shortcut links to each...But again everyone has their free choice 😉
QuoteOh well, off the Hua HIn, and I could be half way there by the time that vid was over. Time management is important for us seasoned folks
PS: about time management yes best used for what you want most & I see you have 19,300 posts in 3 years wow!
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On 9/10/2024 at 3:03 PM, NedR69 said:
Swift transfer may be the best option. Plan now, if you have 800k or more to move out.
Yes swift is fast & easy & not too pricey.
As long as your moving less than 50k USD at a time no questions asked or proof of origin required.
When I moved I just said repatriating
I used Bangkok Bank
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On 9/10/2024 at 2:26 PM, DougieMax said:
For people who have 40 minutes to spare, this is an excellent video. Very objective.
It is a pity most here do not have 40 minutes for something this good. The other replies came 6 minutes after posting so you can see their attention span 😉 But yes the video was quite good & informative...better than the debate 555 😅
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Our rudderless Government
Being told Biden is unfit to run yet is president now? Or?
Trump assassination attempt
Our Half War with Russia
Much more & worth the listen...Remember this man is a Democrat & he (Eric Weinstein) is terrified
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Seems like in this thread of 28 pages most seem concerned about what "Might Come To Pass" if laws are passed.
But very few seem worried that a law that was already passed as of Jan 1st 2024 has been in effect & will be tallied Dec 31st 2024. As it stands some may actually already owe Thailand taxes due by March 2025 on income brought INTO Thailand during 2024
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1 hour ago, Danderman123 said:
It's unfortunate that a small number of posters here are already filing Thai tax returns, and are giving the impression that it's no big deal for Bob in the village to file a tax return next year.
Well actually........I am not an accountant & basically a "bob in the village" & it was very easy & profitable to file in my case. Because back in 2012-2016 the savings interest rates in Thailand were good ...especially in 2013
That aside the reason to file was claim back the taxes they took from the savings when ever it went over 30k baht a year.
But foreigners could claim it all back as we are not Thai citizens
But yes we filed taxes claims/returns in those years very easily. They actually did most of the work themselves at the counter. I guess the getting of the Tax ID# was probably harder than actually filing. But even getting the number was a matter of an hour once sent to the right office. Once interest rates dropped we stopped yearly filing no problem.
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15 hours ago, Celsius said:
I just want to understand something crystal clear. If the law passes as described in the article, I have until March 2025 to leave without filing tax return?
I may be wrong but the law that has to do with that March 2025 law was already passed & in effect since Jan 1st 2024
So by right what they are saying is the Tax returns that are due March 2025 should include any taxes owed for inbound taxable monies sent into Thailand between Jan 1st 2024 & Dec 31st 2024
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1 hour ago, anchadian said:
Revenue Department preparing legislation as new Expat tax regime may link visas and tax returns
Thailand’s Revenue Department drafts global tax legislation. It may link visa issuance to tax returns soon. Expats staying over 180 days must file by March 2025, impacting residency decisions. It also raises concerns about tax treaty interpretations and compliance.
Thank You that was the best thing written so far about all this taxing requirements! Very Helpful & a lot of truth there too.
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Thailand wants tourists & show beautiful beaches but do nothing to control dogs owned by none.
Why does Thailand have govt funded teams that rush to grab a snake but no such dog control?
Both can bite & cause death
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20 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:
I think its everyone who needs to open their eyes...
I was referring comment to the comment " When will these foreigners in Thailand open their eyes"
the photo of the rider showing he is a Thailand Pro Continental Team rider ... meaning he was not some random foreigner out for a ride in a strange land
That aside of course as you said folks need to be alert but again for you also...Do you see the picture? Is it not clear to you he was struck from behind???
That aside again what needs doing is treating criminals like criminals. When someone hits someone in traffic an investigation needs to be done. Stupid excuses like brake failure need mechanical proof. ..drunk driving needs stiffer penalties... leaving the scene of an accident needs automatic jail time
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2 hours ago, Middle Aged Grouch said:When will these foreigners in Thailand open their eyes and realise that the Thai Roads are lethal ?
Actually it is you that needs to open your eyes
Team Roojai is a pro Thai cycling team based in Thailand. They are a UCI continental team. This is one of their riders. Yes they have some team members who may not have been born in Thailand but they know better than you what a Thai road is. 😉
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The Joe Biden / Kamala Harris administration has been using DOJ, TSA, FBI & probably every other three letter branch as their personal attack dogs
Here is another recent example of Harris using the TSA to go after Tulsi Gabbard after she spoke out on how dangerous a Kamala Harris presidency would be.
Matt Taibi's take on this also interesting to hear
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Trump explains his plan to dismantle the Deep State and Drain The Swamp
in Political Soapbox
Posted
Of course to your left blinkered view it is.
But instead of "getting rid of people with the most knowledge and experience"
aka: what has already gone wrong with America as everyone watched in these last few years of BS witch hunts........
Instead ...He is "getting rid of people with the most knowledge and experience in corruption & misuse of justice"
What could go right...everything