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Thailand’s Bold Move: Decriminalising Sex Work Sparks National Debate
Pay with a QR code, 😂😂😂🚀🚀🐘 -
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Hillary Clinton Warns of Upcoming Misinformation Targeting Kamala Harris
There are a number of posters whose task is to disrupt discussion. Please don't feed the trolls. -
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Brexit Tensions Resurface Amid Starmer's Push for Youth Mobility Scheme
European immigration into the UK was never the problem. Anyone who voted out on that belief was wrong. Now look at the situation we are in. Brits can't even live in Europe easily anymore (not that it bothers me when Thailand is an easier option) and I never wanted to retire in Europe). The controls and laws of the European Union were the issue for me but were adopted entirely and not rescinded. Theresa May and David Davies scuppered any kind of fair deal. Boris got the Brexit done but on terms that are harmful to the UK. I blame the government headed by May for the disaster that has ensued. It's been done now. Europe has always played us and won. Nothing will change. Thailand is the answer for so many of us Brits. Who here wants to live in Europe or the UK? -
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Bus Owner Caught Trying to Hide Illegal Gas Cylinders After Deadly Fire
Picture from responder Authorities have uncovered attempts by the company responsible for the bus fire that killed 23 students and teachers in Pathum Thani, to conceal illegal modifications to other buses in its fleet. The Department of Land Transport (DLT) revealed that additional gas cylinders were being secretly removed from five of the company's buses just days after the fatal accident. The tragic fire occurred during a school field trip when an aging bus caught fire, resulting in the deaths of 20 students and three teachers from Uthai Thani. Investigators found that the bus had been improperly converted to run on gas, with far more cylinders than legally permitted. Only six of the 11 cylinders found onboard had been certified by authorities. Following the incident, the DLT ordered the inspection of five other buses in the company's fleet. When the buses failed to show up for inspection, officials tracked them via GPS to a garage in Nakhon Ratchasima, where workers were found removing illegally installed gas cylinders. Jirut Wisanjit, director-general of the DLT, said this clearly showed an intent to hide the illegal modifications. The bus involved in the fire had been in operation for over 50 years and had undergone several unauthorized modifications, which likely contributed to the accident. Police forensic teams confirmed that a gas leak occurred before the fire, though the exact cause of the blaze is still under investigation. Meanwhile, the company's license has been suspended pending further inquiries. -- 2024-10-04 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 4 October 2024
Composite image by ASEAN NOW Thai visa agencies offer hassle-free DTV applications Visa agencies in Thailand are stepping in to simplify the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) application process, helping applicants navigate the often complex bureaucracy of Thai embassies. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339777-thai-visa-agencies-offer-hassle-free-dtv-applications/ -
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Thai visa agencies offer hassle-free DTV applications
Composite image by ASEAN NOW Visa agencies in Thailand are stepping in to simplify the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) application process, helping applicants navigate the often complex bureaucracy of Thai embassies. Since the DTV’s launch in July, it has attracted interest from digital nomads and expatriates, but inconsistent requirements at different embassies have created confusion. Key issues include conflicting rules about cash bonds, proof of remote work for international clients, and qualifications for 'soft-power' applicants. These inconsistencies have led to delays and rejections, prompting visa agencies to offer streamlined services to smooth the process. Many agencies now provide comprehensive packages that include visa runs to nearby countries, document preparation, and assistance with travel and accommodation. Heavily marketed on social media platforms like Facebook, these packages range from 75,000 to 150,000 baht (£1,700 to £3,400), depending on the level of support, writes Barry Kenyon for Pattaya Mail. Agencies also pre-screen applicants to ensure they meet DTV requirements, making the process more efficient. Initially, it was believed that applicants had to submit DTV applications from their home or employment country, but this has since changed. Applicants can now apply from any country, broadening opportunities for those in the service industry. Embassy processing times vary, with some, like the informal consulate in Taipei, offering same-day services, while others in Europe and the U.S. may take several weeks. The average processing time is about a week, with faster service available for higher fees. As long as regulations remain stable, Thailand's visa agencies are expected to continue thriving in this growing market, offering essential support to applicants navigating Thailand's complex immigration system. -- 2024-10-04 -
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Trump Too Scared To Appear On 60 Minutes
Outspoken and not very bright, a true MAGA loyalist. -
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Switching from Non-B to Marriage or Retirement Visa?
This topic has arisen before. Your current extension applications have been based on employment, now you want to change the reason to Thai spouse. For this purpose, Immigration now insist you must obtain the Non O visa to apply for an extension for the purpose of retirement/Thai spouse. Depart the Country on the last day of your current permission of stay and either apply for the Non O based on Thai spouse from a local Thai Embassy to re-enter Thailand, or enter VE and apply for the Non O based on Thai spouse at Immigration. Some years ago, Immigration allowed changing the reason for your extension from employment to retirement/Thai spouse from a Non B, but that policy appears to have changed. You should enquire at your own Immigration office regarding their policy on the subject for a definitive answer. -
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Bank of Thailand Intervenes to Manage Baht's Exchange Rate
That's a completely different issue, pegging is IMF rules which doesn't effect the convertibility of a currency, a pegged currency can still be exported and exchanged at will. Anyway, YUAN is not hard pegged to USD, it dropped the hard peg in 2005 and has managed the currency against a basket every since. And VND is not hard pegged either, Vietnam uses the crawling peg which means VND fluctuates within a range. There are several different methods of managing currencies under IMF rules: Hard peg Crawling peg Managed floating peg Floating peg Horizontal peg Perhaps easier to read this: https://www.imf.org/external/np/mfd/er/2004/eng/0604.htm -
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Foul-Smelling Trail of Feces Found in Thai Parliament
Amazing that found it's way here all the way from the house of commons (UK) -
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Foul-Smelling Trail of Feces Found in Thai Parliament
I guess CCT surveillance is out of the picture in this kind of place. -
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Russian fined 5,000 baht after driving dangerously on Koh Samui - video
Not everyone is a lackey wage slave til retirement/near death. This century it has been so easy, almost like never before. So many just bought a few BTC and voila, done. They sold in 2010ish for a buck, so do the math if you dropped 1000$ back then and held til 2022-3. Hell build an app that gets traction on play store or apple, another license to print....so many ways -
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NYP: Megyn Kelly tears into Media…
The left leaning politico never ran a story of Emhoff ,harris husband ,accusations of slapping a woman to my knowledge but they found time for this bs .imop Politico: Vance's beard a sign of 'aggression' to women, Walz's 'saucer' eyes showed his 'passion' https://www.foxnews.com/media/politico-vances-beard-sign-aggression-women-walzs-saucer-eyes-showed-his-passion -
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Thai police shut down 21 villas on Koh Samui, foreigners evicted
Drove up there last time we dropped in to KS. The drive up is not simple...its doable but at night, heavy rain etc ut would be not the most fun, for me anyway. Obce up there you sort of hope you did not forget anything cause you have to go all the way. back down to get anything, it is empty up there... but yes had a view
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