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Trump’s First Day Back: Key Priorities for a Second Term
If only50% of Trump's promises are succesful it would still be 50% more tha Harris would ever achieve. -
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Saved a Thai from being fined. Good or bad?
Well..... nice to hear you are more than happy to fund excessively expensive healthcare systems and benefit systems when these idiots get what they deserve......? -
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Proposal Needed for Legal Revisions to Foreign Land Leases
Image by Freepik A proposal to allow foreigners to lease land in Thailand for up to 99 years may require significant legal amendments, according to Finance Permanent Secretary Lavaron Sangsnit. This proposal involves transferring privately-owned land to state property managed by the Treasury Department. Mr Lavaron highlighted the necessity of a comprehensive study, potentially leading to the amendment of related laws. Under the constitution, public consultations would also be required for any new legislation. The concept, initially proposed by former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, suggests that Thai landowners could lease their land to foreigners for up to 99 years by first transferring the title deed to the Treasury Department. During the lease period, the Thai landowner would receive full payment but relinquish ownership, with the land becoming state property. Foreign lessees would gain the right to lease land for a maximum of 99 years, after which the property would revert to state ownership. To address specific concerns, conditions would prohibit foreigners from leasing land for agricultural use or developing low-cost housing for low-income individuals without requiring a down payment. However, no official policy level action has been undertaken on this proposal. Implementing such a scheme would require revising multiple laws, including Treasury Department regulations that currently cap leases at 30 years. "Extending the lease to 99 years would require legal amendments," said Mr Lavaron. "Additionally, laws concerning the transfer of state property would need to be reviewed to determine whether land can be transferred from private ownership, with specific leasing conditions for foreigners. Amendments to the Civil and Commercial Code would also be necessary, along with defining types of land use restrictions." According to the 2021 ministerial regulation under the State Property Act of 2019, leasing state property is generally limited to 30 years, unless for commercial or industrial purposes approved by the finance minister. For utilisation of state property involving more than 500 million baht from private entities, rental rates must match or exceed rates approved by the State Property Committee, reported Bangkok Post. A Finance Ministry source, who wished to remain anonymous, noted that similar proposals had faced opposition in the past, with critics arguing it could lead to effectively "selling the country" to foreigners. However, allowing long-term leases while maintaining Thai ownership might address these concerns. -- 2024-09-30 The proposal remains at a conceptual stage, requiring further legislative and public scrutiny before any implementation can proceed. -
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Billy Eilish's "Birds of a Feather" - is it better than anything by the Beatles?
Sorry, Here Comes the Sun was one of George's as well. -
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Looking for 6/7 seaters car in thailand
Too small for 6/7 passengers Innova is a lot bigger so much better for 6/7 passengers How about: - Mitsubishi Space Wagon - 7 seats and in the price range. - Older PPV like Isuzu MU7, Ford Everest, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Toyota Sport Rider -
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Kemi Badenoch on Immigration: 'Not All Cultures Are Equal'
No. My sister was last year though. Was she an immigrant for 10 days? -
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Looking for 6/7 seaters car in thailand
link please to a new chevvy in Thailand -
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White Culture
I would say that one issue is that we don't really get to see most of the downsides in Thailand, due to the fact that we are in a pretty good position. One of the key differences between East and West is the rights of the individual. In the West, the rights of the individual are put first, even where it is "bad" for the group. In the East, the rights of the group are out first, even where it is bad for the individual. We're fortunate enough to not know how bad things can be in Thailand, as we are generally in the group living a reasonable life. We aren't particularly vulnerable.- 1
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Saved a Thai from being fined. Good or bad?
No. How would you feel if he ended up brain damaged a week after your kind deed? -
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The EU's Struggle with Identity: A Shift Towards Xenophobia and Ethnic Nationalism?
I disagree. there has been a deliberate shift in many European countries to bring in swathes of immigrants and the public was expected to shut up and take it in silence. Anyone who raised concerns was labelled a racist, bigot, xenophobe etc. It doesn't really work like that. The massive over-reach by the EU was bound to create a rise in political partys like this. They were just too stupid/arrogant to see/acknowledge it. -
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Two Women Arrested for Pawning Fake Gold Across Bangkok and Provinces
Something not right... Shop paid 90k baht for 3 bath of gold... Price of 1 baht gold is about 42000 baht.. -
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Rising Baht Sparks Fears of Another 'Tom Yam Kung' Crisis
Some say oblivion is better Some say reality is better I just feel sorry for the normal, everyday Thai folk and my prayers are with them. -
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Is street food good for you? Old rancid oil. Cheap oil. Food dripping with oil.
And the way they fry and egg till its crispy to me is disgusting. -
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Ultralight flight carry on luggage.
Cool. I see they give the weight, very helpful. 1.1kg. -
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Elderly Man Kills Wife’s Former Lover in Drunken Rage Over Advances
They breed them tough in Bueng Kan Provence.
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