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Voluntary National Insurance contributions - what should happen?
It's very easy, Voluntary contributions made to years before 2016 (new pension start) rarely make much difference to your pension expectations. Its years after 2016 that make the difference. If you had asked the Future Pensions "what years should I buy to increase my pension?" They would have told you. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 22 April 2025
Thai Rice Exports Plummet, Threatening Global Position File photo for reference only Thai rice exports in the first quarter of the year have seen a dramatic 30% decrease, with a stark 53% drop for 15% white rice compared to last year. This downturn raises alarm among exporters who fear Thailand could lose its status as the world's second largest rice exporter to Vietnam, following India. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1358469-thai-rice-exports-plummet-threatening-global-position/ -
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Problem with TDAC already
Its not an app so there is nothing to download. Its a web page you log on to and input your information -
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ICE vs EV, the debate thread
More evidence that EV's are more reliable than ICE. In this case a recent 2025 study from the renowned German motorway breakdown repair service of the car association ADAC. They've looked into 2 groups of 2 till 4 year old ICE and EVs and compared the type of breakdown and how many per 1000 incidents. And the car models that reach the minimum statistical quota of above 7,000 car registrations per group are in this study primarily European, US and Korean. No Chinese like MG or BYD yet. I can only think of only one EV, the Renault Dacia Spring, imported from China, known in China as Dongfeng Nano Box. It got a no 3 rating [2.9 incidents] within the category of budget cars. Unfortunately the road infrastructure context of Germany is not comparable to Thailand. Germany has quite an extensive motorway network, where on some stretches there is no speed limit. The climate is different, cold in winter and summers are less hot and humid than Thailand. This is the main takeaway: Number of Incidents with 12V battery are almost the same between ICE/EV. EV's have slightly more incidents with tyres. Do higher motorway speeds in Germany make things for EVs worse than Thailand? These findings are in line with what I hear from an EV repair shop in Thailand. As tyre incidents are not picked up by EV repair shops, I hear them saying that after the 12V battery the AC onboard charger [or CCU in Kia/Hyundai] is the most frequent component that needs repair or replacement. Kia/Hyundai EV's and Neta V seem to be notorious. I That's why the Ioniq scores very badly in this German study. Besides the German EV's like VW IDx, Tesla model 3 score exceptionally very low incident numbers [0.n]. -
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Report Thai Rice Exports Plummet, Threatening Global Position
File photo for reference only Thai rice exports in the first quarter of the year have seen a dramatic 30% decrease, with a stark 53% drop for 15% white rice compared to last year. This downturn raises alarm among exporters who fear Thailand could lose its status as the world's second largest rice exporter to Vietnam, following India. Chukiat Opaswongse, honorary president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, reported that Thailand exported only 2.1 million tonnes in the first quarter. In contrast, India exported 2.4 million tonnes, and Vietnam 2.3 million tonnes, indicating competitive pressures. Despite the price drop of Thai rice to about US$400 per tonne, it remains US$40 more expensive than Indian rice. This has led buyers from key markets such as South Africa, Malaysia, and the Philippines to opt for Indian rice due to its cost advantage. Chukiat highlighted that India is poised to export over 20 million tonnes of rice this year, while Thailand's exports are projected at just 7.5 million tonnes. However, the Thai Rice Exporters Association may revise this figure mid-year, depending on market conditions. Adding to the challenges, the US has imposed a 36% reciprocal tariff on Thai exports, including rice. Although these tariffs have a 90-day pause, US importers may stockpile Thailand's Hom Mali rice during this period. The US annually imports around 1.3 million tonnes of fragrant rice, including approximately 630,000 tonnes of Hom Mali from Thailand. In the first quarter, Thailand exported over 200,000 tonnes of Hom Mali rice to the US at an average price of US$1,000 per tonne. Should the tariffs be enacted, prices could surge to US$1,200–US$1,300 per tonne, in addition to a 10% basic tax increase, potentially diminishing Thai rice's competitiveness in the US market. Charoen Laothammatas, president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, also expressed concerns about rising shipping costs, which are set to increase by US$6 per tonne by October. This development adds another layer of challenge for Thai exporters striving to maintain their global market share amidst increasing competition and economic pressures. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai PBS World -- 2025-04-22 -
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Is your partner other than Thai?
Lived with a non Japanese wife in Japan. It would have been much easier if I had married a native. Dealing with government taxes, utilities, other problems much easier if one of you is fluent in the language/culture.
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