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Should European leaders confront Trump and tell him what they think about him?
You mean GDP per capita. The reason is obviously the incorporation of former Warsaw Pact countries, increasing the popuation, but not adding to the GDP. The same effect would be seen if the US solved its immigration crisis by declaring Mexico and the rest of Central as America, GDP would rise a bit, but GDP per capita would fall. But that doesn't mean an American in, say, Rhode Island, is suddenly earning less, and an Honduran peasant farmer is suddenly feeling like a Gringo. But it would be a crude measure, because stuff in Honduras would still be cheaper than in Rhode Island. There was a time when one could take a Ryan Air flight to Talin, and have a really cheap weekend; cheap beer, cheap food, lovely sights. Not now. EU membership has benefited these states. All the Polish plumbers went home, and Poland is doing very well now. So, you need to express GDP per capita PPP. And if you started breaking it down by EU member state, you really need to also break down US numbers by State. In the EU and US, there are states where GDP per capita are very high, and low. €125,043 in Luxembourg , 2024 €15,773 in Bulgaria, 2024 $117,332 nominal GDP per capita in New York , 2024 $53,061 nominal GDP per capita in Mississippi, 2024 Luxembourg is a really expensive place to be, so everyone nips over the border to Germany for a cheap beer. Bulgaria offers pretty good cheap skiing and beach holidays. Its all knock off gear on the slopes, full of poor Bulgarians enjoying a snowboarding holiday on their Chinese boards. Thing is, I lived in the US. Yeah, property is expensive in New York. I have some of my reports in New York on a wage that in UK terms seems pretty decent. But I know they can hardly scrape the money for a rabbit hutch apartment, like the reality of living in London for most people. From living in Alabama (which in GDP per capita is not much better than Mississippi)). Yeah, it seemed you could get a lot of house for your bob there, but a can of coke was the same as New York, so was a burger. Some people did seem to live in abject poverty. And I read now its not uncommon for people to sleep in cars in the US.. On the flipside, my cinoany has operations in India. My opposite number over there has a wise old head. Yeah, his salary is less than mine. But he has a swish apartment, with a brand new marble bathroom. a couple of maids, a driver, plus a substantial country pile. He lives a good life. I am sure most here are attracted to Thailand because you can live a good life very cheaply, some might even say its a better quality of life from where they are from. So when it comes down to the individual fellow in the street, and how they feel, its complex. My junior Indian employees naturTin the media. But then I point out that in India, I can get a very decent beer for 50 rupees, a lovely meal for 200, and in fact Westerners are looking to retire to live in Asia. Different countries have different priorities in life. Americans like having 2 zillion TV channels, and take out food all the time. Me. I'm happy with 4 channels and a good homecooked meal with no bleached chicken. Yes, I pay a lot more for fuel, but I am less panc'd than my US colleagues when there are changes in gas price (actually the duty on fuel somewhat cushions fluctautions). I run a V8 Jag and MX5 in the UK, and a 10 year old Fiesta and brand new CX3 in Thailand. I have a $700,000 house when old friends of mine in Missouri, with, on paper (US Army Colonel, University Professor), a higher income than me, struggle with a $400k house. Its a nice house mind. Their other outgoings seem higher, despite hunting all of their meat. And probably those dirt poor Bulgarians, when not on the ski slopes or on a Black Sea beach, are tucking into Gyuvech or Shopska Salad. Their car will be crap though, like a 10 year old Mercedes or BMW, with leather. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 23 February 2025
Bomb Attack at Convenience Store in Bannang Sata, Yala Leaves 11 Injured, One Dead A bomb attack at a convenience store in Bannang Sata, Yala, has left 11 people injured and one civilian dead, just ahead of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s scheduled visit to Thailand’s three southernmost provinces. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352609-bomb-attack-at-convenience-store-in-bannang-sata-yala-leaves-11-injured-one-dead/ -
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Bomb Attack at Convenience Store in Bannang Sata, Yala Leaves 11 Injured, One Dead
Picture from responders. A bomb attack at a convenience store in Bannang Sata, Yala, has left 11 people injured and one civilian dead, just ahead of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s scheduled visit to Thailand’s three southernmost provinces. At approximately 20:20 on 22 February, Police Lieutenant Colonel Worawit Na Nakhon, an investigator from Bannang Sata Police Station, received reports of an explosion at a convenience store in Bannang Sata district, Yala province. The attack occurred around 300 metres from the 301st Military Unit’s operational base, near Wat Neranchara. Preliminary reports confirm that 11 people sustained injuries, including seven security personnel and four civilians. Additionally, several civilian vehicles were damaged in the blast. Injured Security Personnel: Sergeant Major Teppitak Wisut Police Corporal Amnat Omanee Sergeant Major Kanisorn Suwannarat Police Lieutenant Anan Suwannachatri Sergeant Major Sahaphap Kerdthip Police Corporal Thanakrit Limcharoentham Sergeant Major Prasit Suntornkit Casualties and Injured Civilians: Fatality: Ibrahim Nimi (civilian) Injured Civilians were named as: Intanon Baruda, Lukman Marano, Nisima Nima, and Tipkesorn Bangoisana All injured victims were transported to Bannang Sata Hospital for medical treatment. This incident follows another disruption on 21 February in Cho Airong district, Narathiwat province, where six young men on motorcycles threw firecrackers at the base of a village sign. Their actions startled Buddhist monks and special forces soldiers stationed nearby before they fled the scene. Upon investigation, authorities determined that the perpetrators had bundled firecrackers with black electrical tape to create an explosion-like effect. The attack in Yala comes just before former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is scheduled to visit the three southern border provinces, Narathiwat, Pattani, and Yala, in his capacity as an adviser to the ASEAN chairman. He will be accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and Justice Minister Police Colonel Thawisodsong. Authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine the perpetrators and their motives, while security measures in the region have been heightened in preparation for the high-profile visit. -- 2025-02-23 -
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Thailand Visa Exemption (60 days) and Visa On Arrival (VOA) (15 days)
Thank you. I am looking at the onward ticket requirement which the airline will probably scrutinize even if immigration doesn't. I recently used "bookonwardticket" which on further inspection was actually just a reservation, not an actual ticket. I don't think the airline will fall for this. I could use the rule that you can get a refund on a ticket to the US, if you cancel it within 24 hours. But 24 hours is a pretty short time to cancel a flight when you have a major flight to make. There are also bus tickets to Cambodia you can buy in advance but am not sure if the airlines will accept this. Anyone have ideas for this requirement? The airlines can actually be quite difficult on this. -
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Upgrading DSL to Fibre - what will i get?
Helpful! will change to this... will see about dynamic IP, who knows... -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 23 February 2025
Foreign Couple’s Haircut Scam at Koh Phangan Salon A couple believed to be Pakistani, avoided paying for a haircut at a Koh Phangan salon in what was uncovered as a scam, after CCTV footage exposed their deception. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1352608-foreign-couple’s-haircut-scam-at-koh-phangan-salon/
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