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Russia Dismisses Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan Offers 3 Day Ceasefire
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 29 April 2025
Thailand's 500 Billion Baht Borrowing Plan Criticised Amid Tariff Crisis File photo for reference only Amid plans to borrow 500 billion baht to boost Thailand's economy facing a US tariff crisis, former finance minister Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala has urged caution, citing potential pitfalls in the government's strategy. As reported by Naewna newspaper, Thirachai cautioned against overselling the notion of "turning a crisis into an opportunity" without considering the long-term implications for Thai citizens. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1359208-thailands-500-billion-baht-borrowing-plan-criticised-amid-tariff-crisis/ -
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Travel Bangkok Ranks 6th Among World's Most Expat-Friendly Cities
Hi from Spain. Bangkok is far more welcoming than Malaga Spain or any city in Germany. Malaga is banning AirBnB -- its the "blame the farang game" for rising costs. Malaga has implemented a ban on new short-term rental registrations in 43 neighborhoods to address overtourism and housing affordability issues. The ban, which went into effect in early November 2024, aims to reduce the number of tourist accommodations in areas where they make up a significant portion of the housing stock. This move is part of a broader trend in Spain to regulate short-term rentals and balance the needs of tourism with those of residents. Here's a more detailed explanation: Target Areas: The ban specifically targets neighborhoods where short-term rentals represent more than 8% of the housing stock. Duration: The restrictions are initially set for a period of up to five years, allowing the city to assess the impact and make adjustments. -
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Economy Thailand's 500 Billion Baht Borrowing Plan Criticised Amid Tariff Crisis
File photo for reference only Amid plans to borrow 500 billion baht to boost Thailand's economy facing a US tariff crisis, former finance minister Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala has urged caution, citing potential pitfalls in the government's strategy. As reported by Naewna newspaper, Thirachai cautioned against overselling the notion of "turning a crisis into an opportunity" without considering the long-term implications for Thai citizens. Thirachai highlights that the borrowing aligns with the International Monetary Fund’s gloomy GDP forecast, reducing expectations for 2024 and 2025. The proposed borrowing would further inflate public debt, already at 10.69 trillion baht, equating to a per capita debt burden of 160,000 baht. In his statement, Thirachai outlined five critical areas of concern: Temporary Consumption Boost: He warned that distributing cash to spur consumption might temporarily lift GDP figures but won't sustain economic growth or income needed to repay the debt, given the underwhelming impact of previous cash handout projects. Prudent Budget Utilisation: The government should prioritise using budgetary funds, cutting unnecessary or non-urgent expenditures, before resorting to borrowing. Monetary Strategy Discussions: A dialogue between the Finance Ministry and Bank of Thailand is necessary, focusing on easing monetary policies, boosting financial competition, serious debt restructuring, and reducing interest margins. Reassessment of Cash Handout Scheme: Thirachai suggests cancelling the third phase of the 10,000-baht cash handout due to global uncertainties, proposing that fiscal resources be conserved for emergency situations. Economic Restructuring for Future Growth: Proposals include enhancing education, AI adoption, skill development, and fostering regional trade collaborations to increase economic potential. Thirachai's critique underscores concerns that government policies might inadvertently benefit politically connected capitalists rather than the broader populace. As Thailand navigates the dual pressures of international trade dynamics and domestic economic hurdles, the call is for vigilant public oversight of governmental fiscal actions. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-04-29 -
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Starmer Eyes Migration Clampdown Amid Reform’s Rising Tide
Would be a lot easier just to sink the boats when they enter UKs waters -
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Almost Refused Entry at Chiang Mai Airport -Be Warned! - 2nd Visa Exemption
Struggling with part of your assessment "Mentally prepare for being treated like a criminal, even if your paperwork is perfect." Unless the fact that they were checking through your required documents makes you feel like a criminal
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