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Thailand plans 14 new floating solar farms to boost renewable energy
Great idea, but very expensive and probably no warranty or maintenance involved. They always come up with great ideas but they just don’t seem to think about the maintenance costs afterwards. -
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The Trump cabinet Thread
No idea why trump is putting Gaetz out there. I am thinking he knows it won't happen but has enough political capital to put some bait on. The hook and see who bites. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 14 November 2024
Thailand Woos U.S. Film Crews with 30% Cash Rebate Policy Picture courtesy: 77kaoded Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has launched a 30% cash rebate scheme aimed at enticing U.S. filmmakers to shoot in Thailand, projecting this initiative will generate over 10 billion baht in spending next year. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343502-thailand-woos-us-film-crews-with-30-cash-rebate-policy/ -
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Thailand Woos U.S. Film Crews with 30% Cash Rebate Policy
Picture courtesy: 77kaoded Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has launched a 30% cash rebate scheme aimed at enticing U.S. filmmakers to shoot in Thailand, projecting this initiative will generate over 10 billion baht in spending next year. On 12 November, Paetongtarn hosted a networking reception in Los Angeles, joined by Charles H. Rivkin, Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association (MPA), along with key figures from major U.S. film studios. Highlighting Thailand’s appeal as a global filming destination, Paetongtarn noted that in the past year alone, over 450 films from 40 countries were shot in Thailand, injecting approximately 7 billion baht (USD 190 million) into the economy. American productions accounted for 34 films, making the U.S. the largest foreign contributor. The new rebate policy allows for a 30% cash rebate without an upper limit on spending per project, providing strong incentives for major studios. Rivkin and other executives from companies such as Disney, HBO, Netflix, and Sony expressed enthusiasm for Thailand’s enhanced incentives, praising the country's commitment to supporting the global film industry. Rivkin noted that the initiative elevates Thailand's standing as a premier filming location in the region and boosts international investment. He added that U.S. productions filming in Thailand contribute an estimated USD 1.3 million daily to the local economy and generate local employment. Paetongtarn's dialogue with top executives, including Disney’s Cathleen Taff, HBO’s Jay Roewe, Amazon’s Vernon Sanders, NBCUniversal’s Chris Miller, and Paramount’s Sharon Keyser, aimed to strengthen Thailand's cultural presence on the global stage, reported 77kaoded. These partnerships are set to support Thailand’s soft power strategy, enriching its creative industry and enhancing the economy through increased investment from abroad. The new rebate scheme is part of Thailand’s strategy to position itself as a leading hub for international film production, with hopes that increased investment will also contribute to local skill development and job creation within the Thai film industry. Executives from the 7 film companies who talked to the Prime Minister, they are as follows: 1. Mr. Charles H. Rivkin, President and CEO, Motion Picture Association of America 2. Ms. Cathleen Taff, President, Distribution, Franchise and Audience Analytics, The Walt Disney Company; 3. Mr. Jay Roewe, Senior Vice President, Production Planning and Incentives, HBO/HBO MAX and Warner Bros. Pictures 4. Mr. Vernon Sanders, Head of Television, Amazon/MGM Studios 5. Mr. Chris Miller, General Counsel, NBCUniversal Studio Group; 6. Mr. David Hyman, Chief Legal Officer, Netflix Studios 7. Ms. Jill Ratner, General Counsel, Sony Pictures Entertainment 8. Ms. Sharon Keyser, Senior Vice President Government Relations and Planning, Paramount Pictures Corporation” -- 2024-11-14 -
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Why can't I see the prices on the windscreens of second-hand cars?
I live in Khon Kaen and we have a lot of fairly large second hand dealers in the city, it looks like they take the trade ins from the main dealers, but again these don’t have prices on the screen/ windshield, I bought a car from a teacher in the university when I went to view the car I took a small OBD2 code reader with me after the test drive I plugged the reader in and got zero fault codes so I had a pretty good idea if the car was good or not, I ended up buying the car after doing a few more simple checks, just remember Thais are not good at getting basic maintenance done, the tyres on the car I bought were over 7 years old ( tyres have a date of manufacture stamped on the sidewall) good tread but the sidewalls were starting to crack, the second hand car market is a minefield no matter where in the world you are -
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Dog deterrent app that actually works ??
Pattaya isn't typical of anywhere else in Thailand. No way you'd ignore the dogs in my wife's village. -
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Thinking about a sex change before trip to Malaya: Any words of advice?
We get the message but why do you call us friends?
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