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Gulf of America.
Nice try. No cigar. Your idea would be: Gulf of the Americas 'Like the maga hat: Make the Americas Great Again Next ... -
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Thailand May Ease Overseas Income Tax Rules Amid Global Changes
Photo courtesy of Expatica In a move that could significantly impact expatriates and Thai nationals alike, Thailand's government is contemplating adjustments to the taxation of overseas income. Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has indicated that the global economic landscape necessitates a re-evaluation of current tax regulations, though specific details were not provided. Presently, the Thai Revenue Department (TRD) stipulates that, effective January 1, 2024, any assessable income transferred into Thailand from abroad by either Thai citizens or foreigners residing in Thailand for at least 180 days within a calendar year will be subject to personal income tax. This regulation applies regardless of whether the funds were sent in the same year they were earned or in a subsequent year, write Barry Kenyon for Pattaya Mail. This adjustment differs from the previous interpretation by the TRD, which only imposed tax liability on overseas income that was transferred within the same year it was earned. The new guidelines have sparked significant debate on social media platforms, particularly among expatriates, who are seeking clarity on how these changes will affect them, especially within the retiree segment of the expat community. While Minister Pichai's recent comments did not specifically address expatriates, he underscored a key objective: to incentivise Thai nationals to remit more of their overseas funds back into Thailand. However, this leaves questions regarding the broader implications for foreign residents. Thai tax consultants advise caution in interpreting these developments, stressing that conclusions about the government's intentions and their eventual impact remain premature. With the financial landscape continuing to evolve, stakeholders are keenly awaiting further official comments expected within the coming weeks. -- 2025-02-14 -
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Musk Fails When Confronted About Condom-Gate
Retail price! You can buy 1000 for $275, and for millions of condoms, it's obviously much cheaper! 🙂 -
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US Economic Perception vs. Reality: How Government Data Misled Voters
The one thing I have not seen is increased portions of the food I have paid for. It seems smaller than in the past. I also went to a Panda Express (you know allegedly Chinese food made by Mexicans) and the the two item combo with a drink was $14. The fried rice was plentiful but the beef in beef broccoli was slim. Also, the chicken in orange chicken was slim and it was a lot of breading. -
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Is It Just Me, Or Are Thai Staff Getting Ruder By The Day?
A heartfelt fable and a tribute to the Real Bob Smith, wherever he may be. Alright, lads, I need to get this off my chest. What has happened to customer service in Thailand? Back in the day, when I first came here, you could walk into a bar or restaurant, be greeted with a smile, a cold beer would show up right away and you would actually be treated like a paying customer. Now? You’d think I’d walked in and personally insulted the entire family of the restaurant owner just by sitting down and smiling. Case in point is last night. I went to this so-called “expat-friendly” bar on Koh Samet, just looking to unwind with a cold one and a plate of food after a long day. Ordered a simple meal of steak, well-done, side of chips, nothing fancy innit. I even asked politely in Thai (I always make the effort, you know me right), and what do I get? A blank stare, a half-hearted grunt, and the waitress shuffling off like I’d just asked her to solve a physics equation. Food comes out. Steak’s bleeding, chips are ice cold. So, as any normal person would, I politely call her over and say, “Excuse me, khrap, steak mai suk, fries yen mak mak na khrap.” (For you lot who don’t speak Thai, that means “undercooked steak, very cold fries.” See? Polite. Respectful.) And then, BAM! Full not having it attitude. Eye roll, huffing, snatches the plate away like I’d personally offended her ancestors. Ten minutes later, food comes back. The steak? Burnt to a crisp.The chips? Same cold, soggy mess. And to top it off, she practically slammed the plate down on the table like she was about to challenge me to a Muay Thai fight. No apology, no “sorry for the mix-up Khun Bob,” nothing. Now, I get it that times are tough and people are stressed, but why is it that farangs like me seem to get treated worse than the local soi dogs these days? I was polite. I was patient. I even spoke their language! And yet, this is the treatment I get? It’s not the first time, either. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve had similar experiences. Is it Tik-Tok poisoning their minds? Economic stress? Just a general hatred of handsome, well dressed farangs like me now? I had the Rolex on. They could see I'm not a slouch. I don’t know, but Thailand is not the same place I first fell in love with mates. So I ask, is anyone else experiencing this, or am I just extremely unlucky? Bob.
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