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Australian Man Runs Amok, Sets House on Fire, and Smashes Vehicles in Pattaya
How does it feel when that happens ? -
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British Army could face depletion in 6 months to a year in the event of a large-scale war
The recruitment posters talking of patriotic duty will show only white young men, but the head of the family in every ad on TV still won't be white. -
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Dual Pricing in Thai Tourism: Economic Necessity or Hidden Bias?
I'm not suggesting I support it - but I understand it and argue that its is not 'dual pricing' as the policy is applied equally regardless of nationality. ... meanwhile Neeranam uses such information to distort the debate, those who then don't the nuanced difference between nationality and residency then run with the arguments without recognising the flaw in the points they attempt to raise. I believe rights should be equal - and they are: If you paid taxes in the UK for 3 years, your children could receive their woke indoctrination at the same cost as the British. Thailand does not offer such benefits to residents. This has been my whole argument in these 'dual charing' debates over the years. Thailand 'dual charges' based on nationality, which IMO is wrong, whereas many more 'developed nations*' do not and instead operate their policies based on residency. I too would much prefer it if 'as a UK citizen' my son would get UK pricing, but having lived my Adult life outside of the UK and having hardly paid any tax there, there are plenty of non-British residents who have paid far more into the system than I have. If I wish for my Son to pay UK University fees, we have to move to the UK - I can't argue with the fairness / unfairness of that. -
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Why Do Ex-Bar Girls Remain in Pattaya?
Good ride ? Practice makes perfect - as they say. -
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Extending 60 day Visa Exempt and transfer to 90 day O - how many steps?
Thanks I chose afternoon of the 2nd at CW. To confirm, I am only booking: "Change Visa Type" option and not retirement visa option, is that correct? Also, at this appointmentm I need to show all the other stuff including the TM 87, all the banking stuff, owner's tabien baan and ID copies, etc., ? -
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Dual Pricing in Thai Tourism: Economic Necessity or Hidden Bias?
I don't have a problem with charging tourists visiting from more affluent countries a premium for national, public amenities. I do have for foreigner living here though. Many such facilities will apply the locals rate if you can show a Thai driving licence. I do have an issue with the use of medical facilities. Those tourist who do not take out medical cover, that is their choice. But using government medical facilities even with insurance coverage is a problem as the government hospitals do not claim direct from the insurer. And they can take a couple of weeks, following discharge, to provide the insured with the documentation necessary for a claim to be made. Another aspect of government charging scales is that they are often higher than private hospitals'. Room rates, X-rays and CT Scans are examples. Normally up to 50%. But by how much depends on the colour of your passport. -
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Dual Pricing in Thai Tourism: Economic Necessity or Hidden Bias?
Clearly they do, if a foreigner can get a university education just because they've resided in Britain for a few years but a British citizen who resides abroad is treated like a foreigner.
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