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Report Norway Halts Income Letters at Thai Embassy, Retirees Affected
Picture courtesy of Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok Norwegian retirees in Thailand will soon lose access to income confirmation letters from the Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok. This change means retirees must adapt to Thai visa rules, which require direct financial proof. The move aligns with Thai immigration reforms and Norway's focus on core consular services. The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the phase-out plan in response to a parliamentary inquiry. Minister Espen Barth Eide confirmed the service cut, explaining that it is not a legally mandated duty. The embassy will discontinue the letters in a year, providing time for adaptation. Thai immigration practices have shifted, previously accepting foreign embassy letters, now requiring verification through Thai bank accounts. Thai authorities favour either a balance of 800,000 THB or monthly deposits of at least 65,000 THB. Many countries, including the UK, USA, and Australia, have already stopped offering similar services. The Norwegian Ministry advises citizens to consult the Thai Immigration Bureau and Thai Embassy websites for accurate guidance. The decision aligns with a broader international trend. Norwegian retirees in Thailand must prepare for direct compliance with Thai financial requirements going forward. The recent government white paper further clarifies these consular changes. It confirms Norway's alignment with other Western countries' consular practices in Thailand. This shift signifies a new norm for the verification of income for Thai visas. Adapted by ASEAN Now from ScandAsia 2025-05-26 -
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Crime Chinese Man Stabbed in Pattaya Restaurant After Confrontation with Drunken Countryman
Just another country sending their angry mentally deranged here. -
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Trump sent US officials to meet UK pro-life activists over concerns their freedom of speech
The "US State Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor " would do well to wind their neck in, and instead concern themselves with the rapidly emerging threats to democracy, human rights and labour in their own country. The law (and the way in which it is enforced) against "silent prayer" is atrocious, but we don't need the US State Department getting involved. -
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Sam Altman and The Night of the Iguana: Since 1964, there has never been such a nightmare!
My best advice to EVERYBODY..... Please do NOT drink the Kool-Aid.... And, no need to listen to me. Please just do the research. =============== Also, what does Musk really think of our friend, Sammy Boy?.... Conversation with Gemini what does musk think of sam altman? Elon Musk's opinion of Sam Altman is largely negative, characterized by a contentious and public rivalry that has unfolded in lawsuits, social media spats, and competing AI ventures. Here's a breakdown of Musk's stance and the reasons behind it: Breach of Founding Mission: Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI, alleges that Altman and OpenAI have betrayed the company's original non-profit, open-source mission of developing AI for the benefit of humanity. He claims OpenAI has become a "closed-source, maximum-profit company effectively controlled by Microsoft," and has filed multiple lawsuits to stop its for-profit restructuring. "Swindler" and "Liar" accusations: Musk has publicly called Altman a "swindler" and "liar," even nicknaming him "Scam Altman" on X (formerly Twitter). He has accused Altman of seeking personal enrichment and deceiving him and other co-founders. Competition and Control: Musk views Altman as a rival in the AI space, especially since Musk launched his own AI company, xAI, and its chatbot Grok, which directly compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT. He has accused Altman of trying to block funding to his competitors and believes Altman's actions are driven by a desire to control cutting-edge AI technology for personal benefit. Concerns about Microsoft Partnership: Musk has been highly critical of OpenAI's close ties with Microsoft, calling their deal a "deceit of Shakespearean proportions" and suggesting it monopolizes the generative AI market. Skepticism of OpenAI's Ambitions: Musk has openly questioned the legitimacy and financial backing of OpenAI's ambitious projects, such as the $500 billion "Stargate" AI infrastructure initiative, claiming they lack sufficient funds. In essence, Musk believes Altman has steered OpenAI away from its altruistic roots for commercial gain, and he views Altman's leadership as untrustworthy and detrimental to the future of AI. Swindler and Liar???? Really? Can Sam be all that bad? -
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Common Roles Foreigners Fall Into in Thailand
In days gone by when you had to pay 200 Baht Tax as you were leaving, I have been approached a few time by farangs asking for 200 Baht, -
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Using Agent at Immigration - good idea?
Absolutely & my bank accounts would stand up to an audit to show I followed the rules, but I was just highlighting the only example I could think of where a stamp from an Agent assisted extension could look different to a DIY one. Simple answer if somebody was worried about this is to go see your agent within the 45/30 days permitted by your IO office & the stamps would look identical.
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