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non O based on marriage visa extension
A border border bounce involves exiting Thailand. (Guessing your use term "out of the territory") If you reenter Thailand visa exempt you can obtain a non O based on marriage at Rayong immigration with 15 days remaining on permission of stay. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 9 December 2024
Thailand throws ‘baht’ at impact study of 10,000-baht handouts By Bob Scott Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post In a bid to decipher the ripple effects of Thailand’s 10,000-baht cash handout scheme, the Finance Ministry launched an exhaustive survey. This deep dive, spanning 40,000 participants, aims to unravel the true impact of this financial initiative on the economy and society as a whole. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345758-thailand-throws-‘baht’-at-impact-study-of-10000-baht-handouts/ -
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Do you wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle in Thailand?
The closest I've come to getting knocked off was yesterday... riding a fairly slow speed on a local soi following other traffic. A young lad (about 14 at a guess) turning right, from my right, out of a side soi without looking, rode into the rear of my bike..... Its long astonished me how many will turn without looking and only then react when something is in their way... Its just odd how there is no self preservation to look and make sure, and then go... as if stopping is a last resort. ... he hit my numberplate with his let, no damage to him, no damage to my bike other than a very slightly bent number plate (easily bent so no issues). Had I been a second later, he'd have ridden straight into the side of my bike and there would have been damage... I doubt he was insured or licensed (as he looked well under-age)... he was very apologetic, but I suspect he did not learn a single thing from that little interaction.... he did have a helmet on tough so he was still smarter than some on this forum !!!! and I'm sure some grade A1 idiot will be along to suggest it made no difference, perhaps even find a reason to blame the farang !!!... -
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Thailand throws ‘baht’ at impact study of 10,000-baht handouts
Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post By Bob Scott In a bid to decipher the ripple effects of Thailand’s 10,000-baht cash handout scheme, the Finance Ministry launched an exhaustive survey. This deep dive, spanning 40,000 participants, aims to unravel the true impact of this financial initiative on the economy and society as a whole. Finance Permanent Secretary Lavaron Sangsnit promises findings by the month’s end. “This survey uses a large sample size to ensure the results reflect the true impact of the programme, helping to determine whether it is a worthwhile initiative.” Lavaron added the groundbreaking nature of this analysis that seeks to go beyond the usual conjecture. Suan Dusit University has been roped in to independently scrutinise the spending habits of recipients, while the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce assesses the scheme’s impact on entrepreneurs. To bolster the survey’s accuracy, the ministry, alongside the National Economic and Social Development Council, plans to merge findings with data from the concurrent population census by the National Statistical Office. Digital wallet drop Originally, the handout targeted anyone over 16 through a one-time digital wallet drop. However, criticism around its economic sense and legal framework, particularly from the sceptical Bank of Thailand, led to a reevaluation. The central bank had argued for a more honed approach, directing funds to those really in the lurch. In response, the government tightened the criteria: only those with a monthly income under 70,000 baht or savings below 500,000 baht qualify. The phased rollout kicked off with state welfare cardholders registering through the Tang Rat app, covering a whopping 14.4 million people. With a budget of around 144 billion baht, cash distribution started in September. By November’s end, 1.44 million individuals had pocketed their baht boost. However, a stumbling block remains—75,400 eligible recipients still haven’t completed vital steps, like linking their PromptPay accounts. These dawdlers have until December 19 to wrap up the process or forfeit this financial lifeline, according to ministry stipulations. As the dust settles on this study, the pressing question remains: is the government’s 10,000-baht splash truly a flash of brilliance, or just cash going down the drain? With findings soon to come, the Finance Ministry hopes to illuminate the handout’s success—or failure—and guide future financial strategies with clearer foresight. Source: The Thaiger -- 2024-12-09 -
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What best to do with money from house sale in Britain
I hold all of the first three Stocks you mention and periodically top up when the pricing is attractive. Other high yield Stocks I currently hold are BAT, Imperial Brands, HSBC, Aviva and a large holding in Legal & General. This proportion of my holdings provides the majority of the annual income I need. The larger part of the portfolio is invested in a combination of growth and income funds, both UK and Global along with bond funds and a few speculative 'punts' on individual shares (success and abject failure in this regard but not enough for me to worry about). This portfolio balance seems to work for me and I try and stick by the 4% rule (or X25 rule as I have seen others refer to it). If I take up to 4% of my pot each year then, in theory, there is no chance of the pot ever dwindling over, say, a 5-7 year rolling period. Of course there will be some ups and downs but if you comply with the 4% rule then you really shouldn't go wrong. -
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British man’s Thai-high’ trip goes up in smoke at Manchester customs
Probably 18 months suspended, 200 hours of service work and 10 days in rehab, if the circumstances were the same. You guys need to get over yourselves - poor little oppressed white people. -
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Naked Russian Man Rescued from Sea Between Pattaya and Koh Larn
SO, he decided to do it naked, beats way to swim but that aside, lets say he made it over to the island, what then ? -
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People who support Cashless Society
Yep every damn time I go to hardware house.... <deleted>s me.
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