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Next door neighbor's pain-in-the-butt tree
I would put money on it that 1 or 2 of our strange members here on AN forums have done this or similar -
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Aussies now need an ETA to enter Thailand
Exactly, it was a complete shambles. Let’s hope they have better technology this time. Wishful thinking , probably. -
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Honda Scoopy v Yamaha Fino
I have very first model Scoopy, exposed indicators. Bought it from soi Buakhou Mityon for the Mrs, still got it, nice little bike, I ride it occasionally, buying new tyres, oil change etc. -
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Thai gov. to tax (remitted) income from abroad for tax residents starting 2024 - Part II
The irony here being that this might force someone into becoming a tax resident during a year when they planned to be non resident. -
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Arrest Warrant Issued for Indian Man For Assaulting 14-Year-Old Girl
I have a problem with people like you who HOG the entire post with nonsensical back and forth arguments with another member, forcing us to sift through all your BS trying to find the actual details and intelligent replies that we are actually interested in, yes.- 1
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 5 September 2024
Former US Soldier, 82, Assaulted by Drunk Thai Man in Pattaya Park Picture courtesy: Daily News An 82-year-old former American soldier was the victim of a violent assault while jogging in Pattaya Youth Center Park. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337319-former-us-soldier-82-assaulted-by-drunk-thai-man-in-pattaya-park/ -
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Latest developments and discussion of recent events in the Ukraine War
You forgot the Battle of Grozny 1995: Russian aircraft dropped cluster munitions on the town of Shali in Chechenya, targeting the market, a petrol station and the local hospital, before finishing by strafing the cemetary. About 100 dead, 200 injured. 1999: 10 Scud SS-1 missile attacked Grozny, 2 of the missiles hitting the maternity hospital. Russia had knocked out the city's air defences a few hours earlier. https://www.hrw.org/reports/1995/Russia.htm https://reliefweb.int/report/russian-federation/russian-forces-attack-hospital-zakan-iurt-chechnya And then they did it all over again in Georgia https://www.bmj.com/content/337/bmj.a1357 I suspect someone will come along to cite examples of the Americans dropping bombs on hospitals in Hanoi, in an attempt to excuse Russian behaviour. -
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Joint tax filing under Thai wife's name - any advantages/disadvantages?
I got the "Can Not" and was issued a completly diff # from my Pink ID card .. guess it amounts to how much effort they want to put into it -
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Former US Soldier, 82, Assaulted by Drunk Thai Man in Pattaya Park
An 82-year-old former American soldier was the victim of a violent assault while jogging in Pattaya Youth Center Park. The incident happened at around 10:06 p.m. on September 5, when a seemingly drunken Thai man attacked Mays, leaving him with a bloody face and a fractured left eyebrow. Pattaya City Police are collecting evidence and searching for the suspect. Mr. Rad, who enjoys regular exercise in the park, reported that the assailant was a dark-skinned Thai man aged between 30 and 40 years. The attacker struck suddenly, prompting Mays to flee and seek help from locals. Picture courtesy: Daily News Mr. Surachai Kaenthongcharoen, a 45-year-old park security officer, was alerted to the incident by a villager. Upon reaching the scene, Surachai found a tall Thai man who appeared intoxicated and was causing a disturbance. The man claimed to be from Pattaya but fled before police or rescue workers could arrive. Rad was treated promptly by rescue workers from Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya City. The police, led by Pol. Col. Nawin Thirawit, Superintendent of Pattaya City Police Station, are now conducting an active manhunt for the suspect described by Rad and Surachai, reported Daily News. The incident has raised concerns about safety in the area, with local authorities urging park-goers to remain vigilant, particularly during after-dark hours. The police have also increased patrols in the vicinity to deter similar incidents. So far, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. The police have requested anyone with information related to the attack to come forward to aid in apprehending the assailant. TOP Picture courtesy: Daily News -- 2024-09-05 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe -
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Splitting my time between Thailand & my originating country....
I've got an 'Elite' visa that's good until the 2040s and a 1 year visa in Cambodia that can be renewed each year, I come and go between both places as I please and keep a 'residence' in both.- 1
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Honda Scoopy v Yamaha Fino
In my experience the Fino was very heavy on fuel, apart from that it was a great little bike. -
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Tax Cuts or Tax Hikes? Harris and Trump Clash on Economic Strategies for the US
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are presenting starkly different visions for how to boost the US economy as they gear up for their upcoming debate. Trump is banking on a strategy of significant tax cuts, believing they will drive economic growth so robustly that the resulting budget deficits won’t matter. Meanwhile, Harris is advocating for increased taxes on the wealthy and large corporations to fund policies that directly support middle-class Americans, such as building affordable homes and providing tax breaks for parents. Trump’s approach is rooted in the belief that lowering taxes for businesses and the wealthy will stimulate investment and economic expansion, with some of his former advisers predicting growth rates exceeding 3%. Despite this optimistic outlook, the US economy never achieved a 3% annual growth rate during Trump’s previous term. However, median household income did see a notable increase between 2018 and 2019, rising by $5,220 to an inflation-adjusted $78,250. Joseph LaVorgna, an economist from the Trump White House, emphasized, “The Trump policies were designed to lift middle-class wages, re-onshore, and re-industrialize. The intention is to get wages higher.” Conversely, Harris is focused on directly addressing the financial challenges faced by the middle class, particularly the high costs of home ownership and raising children. Her plan includes $25,000 in down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers and broader efforts to build 3 million homes in four years. New parents would benefit from a $6,000 tax credit and an expanded child tax credit. Harris’s adviser, Brian Nelson, emphasized that these measures are aimed at empowering Americans to earn more, build businesses, buy homes, and climb the economic ladder. Both candidates also have proposals concerning taxation on tips and Social Security. Trump has proposed eliminating taxes on tips and Social Security income, a move that could cost $1.2 trillion over a decade. Harris has backed the idea of not taxing tips, but experts like Ernie Tedeschi from the Yale Budget Lab argue that the impact would be minimal since a small percentage of workers receive tips, and many do not earn enough to pay federal income taxes. Concerns have also been raised that eliminating taxes on Social Security could jeopardize the program’s ability to pay full benefits starting in 2033. Tariffs are another area where Trump’s plans could have a significant impact. He has floated broad tariffs on imports, ranging from 10% to as high as 20%, and even higher rates specifically on Chinese goods. While Trump argues that these tariffs would encourage domestic manufacturing without driving up inflation, Harris’s campaign warns that such measures could cost a typical household an additional $4,000 annually. The financial feasibility of Trump’s tax plans is uncertain, as he seeks to extend the 2017 tax cuts and further reduce the corporate tax rate from 21% to 15%. This agenda, combined with proposed cuts on tips and Social Security, could add up to a cost of nearly $6 trillion, further straining an already projected $22 trillion deficit over the next decade. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget has suggested that Trump’s tax cuts would have minimal long-term impact on growth due to the additional debt. Harris, on the other hand, promises that her spending plans would be funded primarily through increased corporate taxes and other revenue-generating measures, aligning closely with President Biden’s 2025 budget proposal. According to the Penn Wharton Budget Model, Harris’s proposals would add $2.3 trillion in spending, with significant revenue coming from raising the corporate tax rate to 28%. However, her plan would also lead to higher deficits, though the impact on economic growth is expected to be more substantial compared to Trump’s policies. The fundamental difference in the candidates’ plans lies in their impact on tax burdens. Under Trump’s approach, the wealthiest 0.1% of earners would see significant increases in after-tax income, while the poorest 20% would benefit only marginally. In contrast, Harris’s policies would decrease the after-tax income of the wealthiest while significantly boosting the incomes of the poorest Americans. As the nation faces crucial decisions on its economic future, these contrasting approaches highlight the broader debate over how to best support the middle class and ensure sustainable growth. Credit: ABC News 2024-09-05 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe -
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France Calls for Migrants to Claim UK Asylum from Within the EU
France is urging the United Kingdom to establish safe and legal routes for migrants to claim asylum from within the European Union, following a devastating incident in the English Channel that left 12 people dead, two missing, and two critically injured. French Interior Minister Gérard Darmanin emphasized the need for safer migration pathways just hours after the tragedy, stressing the importance of creating a formalized system that would allow asylum seekers to legally seek refuge in the UK from EU territories. Darmanin described the tragic event as a “terrible shipwreck” on X, formerly known as Twitter, and called for a new agreement that would allow for “re-establishing a classic migration relationship” between the UK and the EU, not just between France and the UK. He stated, “The solution is…to do a treaty that allows the UK and the EU to create a causal link between asylum requests and the granting of asylum in the UK. Otherwise, we will be condemned to see the small boats continue.” Highlighting the allure of the UK for migrants, Darmanin pointed out that many feel drawn to the country because they can often find work without proper documentation and are rarely deported. He also criticized the Rwanda deportation deal, stating that its collapse had failed to deter human traffickers, and mentioned the ongoing financial strain of migration controls, with France shouldering most of the costs despite British contributions. Darmanin said, “The tens of millions of euros we negotiate every year with our British friends, who only pay a third of what we spend,” highlighting the insufficient impact of the current £478 million Anglo-French deal meant to bolster beach patrols. Despite France’s calls for action, the UK Government appears unlikely to adopt the proposed approach. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has expressed openness to a new “Dublin” agreement that would facilitate the return of illegal migrants to the EU but ruled out any reciprocal arrangement that would see the UK accepting thousands of migrants from Europe. The UK Government has scrapped the controversial Rwanda deportation scheme, redirecting funds to establish a new Border Security Command. This initiative will involve the deployment of up to 1,000 additional officers, many stationed across Europe, to collaborate with agencies like Europol in dismantling human smuggling networks. Shadow Home Secretary James Cleverly, who previously advocated reviving the Rwanda scheme, labeled the situation as “tragic” and unsustainable. He stressed the need for decisive action against people smuggling and emphasized the importance of restoring a strong deterrent to protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation and secure the UK’s borders. Cleverly stated, “It is not enough to talk about ‘smashing the gangs’ when the real-life consequences are so serious.” In its latest report, the National Crime Agency (NCA) underscored the persistent and high-risk nature of these dangerous crossings, warning that the volume of attempts and the increasingly hazardous conditions, such as overcrowding on smaller and less stable boats, have made fatal outcomes more likely. NCA Chief Graeme Biggar highlighted the urgent need for an asylum system that works “quickly and effectively” to deter dangerous crossings. Charities, including the Refugee Council, have voiced support for France’s proposal, urging the UK Government to expand safe and legal routes for asylum seekers. They argue that such measures would significantly reduce the reliance on perilous crossings and provide a more humane and controlled approach to migration. As the debate continues, the tragic loss of life serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for international cooperation and more compassionate migration policies. Credit: Daily Telegraph 2024-09-05 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe -
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Greta Thunberg Detained by Danish Police During Gaza War Protest
Danish police detained climate activist Greta Thunberg on Wednesday during a protest in Copenhagen against the ongoing war in Gaza. The demonstration, organized by a student group, took place at Copenhagen University, where Thunberg and other protesters aimed to raise awareness and express their opposition to the conflict. The protest led to the apprehension of six individuals after a group of around 20 people blocked the entrance to a university building, with three of them reportedly entering the premises. A police spokesperson confirmed the detentions but did not disclose the identities of those arrested. However, a spokesperson for the Students Against the Occupation, the group behind the demonstration, confirmed to Reuters that Thunberg was among those detained. A photograph published by the Danish newspaper Ekstra Bladet showed Thunberg, who has become a global symbol of youth activism, reportedly wearing handcuffs during the arrest. The image quickly circulated online, drawing attention to her involvement in the protest and the actions taken by Danish authorities. Thunberg's participation in the protest underscores her ongoing commitment to activism, extending beyond climate issues to include human rights and social justice. The protest in Copenhagen was part of a broader series of demonstrations across the world, as activists and concerned citizens voice their opposition to the violence and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The detainment of Thunberg has sparked further discussions about the role of youth activists in global movements and the responses they face from authorities. As the situation in Gaza continues to escalate, protests like the one in Copenhagen are likely to persist, with activists such as Thunberg remaining at the forefront of calls for peace and justice. Credit: Reuters 2024-09-05 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe
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