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BKK Bank New Acct-Long term expat to provide ID from home countr
I used to use a private bank in HKG. Last ten years or so I have used Transferwise for all foreign currencies, and have not had a single problem. Some people comlain about "slow payments" to TH in particular, but I have never been inconvenienced. With BBL, it has proved impossible even at Silom HQ to enter my date of birth into the mobile app. That's how good Bangkok Bank is................ -
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Heinz baked beans Big C
'Bush Baked Beans' Now that conjures up images ! -
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USA RFK Jr Scraps $500 Million mRNA Vaccine Program
The mRNA vaccine was a worldwide effort. Scientists in in the UK, USA, Canada, EU and Australia had worked out the sequencing. Pfizer used technology from Bion Tech, a Germany entity. Canada had done extensive work on the original Sars vaccine and was developing an ebola vaccine. Critical vaccine components were sourced from the EU. mRNA vaccines had been researched and tested around the world since the 1990's. The US funding helped deliver the vaccine in the USA faster. The Covid vaccine was not a solitary US effort, although the USA's support was pivotal in curtailing the epidemic much faster than had it continued to rage. -
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USA Maxwell Clears Trump: DOJ Considers Releasing Interview
That's surprising............not. Release a staged interview that doesn't ask the important questions, but the containers of evidence will remain buried. Fire up the presidential pardon autopen. Quid, meet quo. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 7 August 2025
Thailand's Tourism Sector Loses 3 Billion Baht Monthly Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong. Picture courtesy of TNA-MCOT The fierce clashes at the Thai-Cambodian border have severely impacted Thailand's booming tourism sector, resulting in a staggering monthly loss of 3 billion baht (US $83M). Since hostilities flared last month, the once-bustling border provinces have turned eerily silent, with terrified tourists cancelling over 5,000 hotel bookings in fear for their safety. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1369036-thailands-tourism-sector-loses-3-billion-baht-monthly/ -
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Thai - Cambodia Conflict Thailand's Tourism Sector Loses 3 Billion Baht Monthly
Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong. Picture courtesy of TNA-MCOT The fierce clashes at the Thai-Cambodian border have severely impacted Thailand's booming tourism sector, resulting in a staggering monthly loss of 3 billion baht (US $83M). Since hostilities flared last month, the once-bustling border provinces have turned eerily silent, with terrified tourists cancelling over 5,000 hotel bookings in fear for their safety. Devastating Blow to Hotel Industry Sorawong Thienthong, the Minister of Tourism and Sports, revealed that the spiralling cancellations of hotel reservations by foreign visitors are largely responsible for the staggering losses. The fallout is most severe in the seven provinces along the fracture line of the Thai-Cambodian border, where apprehension is rife and rooms lie empty. Hoteliers now anxiously await a peaceful resolution as the economic impact deepens. Impact Across the Affected Provinces Ubon Ratchathani: This area has seen multiple hotel closures until early August, with group tours in mass withdrawal mode. Yet, there's a glimmer of solidarity as about 70% of available rooms accommodate brave donors and tireless media personnel supporting the local populace. Si Sa Ket: Tight restrictions at the Chong Sangam crossing have hindered cross-border traffic, causing a major dent in tourism. Large-scale tour cancellations have emptied hotels, although half of them now host dedicated donors and relentless reporters. Picture courtesy of By JJ Harrison via Wikipedia Surin: Temporary closures have become the norm, leading to the cancellation of 80% of group bookings. Many hotels, which serve as havens for evacuees, offer slashed rates or free stays, while media and donors occupy half of the available space. The postponed Enduro Race is just one casualty in this tourism decline, impacting rental services and lodging facilities severely. Buri Ram: Hotels near the border are shutting down while offering reprieves to evacuees through state partnerships. Tourist numbers have plummeted by 70%, leading to idle attractions like Prasat Phanom Rung and the postponement of thrilling events at the Chang International Circuit, reported The Nation. Sa Kaeo: Occupancy rates spiral downwards as Aranyaprathet witnesses a blanket cancellation of bookings. In the bustling Mueang district, 80% of travellers have cancelled their plans. Chanthaburi: The province is grappling with the loss of 80% of bookings. Border restrictions strangle trade and tourism, causing the local economy to falter. Trat: A complete wipeout of hotel bookings along the border sees paradise islands Koh Chang and Koh Kood lose their visitor allure. With 10–30% of Koh Chang trips and half of Koh Kood excursions scrapped, the region's vibrant tourism industry is faltering. As tensions persist, the crippling economic impact looms over Thailand's tourism sector, urging a resolute and peaceful solution to the unsettling border clashes. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Nation 2025-08-07
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