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Former Miss Switzerland Finalist Murdered by Husband Then 'pureed'
Crikey, this guy needs to be destroyed, what a horrible animal. -
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Trump: “There Will Be No Third Debate!”
I always find it entertaining how Trump apologizers only ever have one media source that they reference; The Fox News Comedy Channel. 😂 -
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Trump Vows to Make Overtime Pay Tax-Free: ‘Finally Catch a Break’
45 could have done this his first go around. With his absolute propensity to lie every time he takes a breath, what makes you think he'll do it THIS time? -
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KFC in decline?
You guys got a lot of balls not worrying about your arteries exploding and diabetes still eating this stuff at relatively advanced ages. I learned the hard way that I had a few too many Big Macs too late in life, then I stopped. Life is hard. And people can't deal with the hardness of life, so shovel crap in their mouths for a hit of dopamine. Of course a big mac "hits the spot". These foods are dangerous highly addictive drugs. -
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Splitting my time between Thailand & my originating country....
It's a "Visa On Arrival" in Cambodia - and to be able to apply for the one-year Visa in-country, you need to ask for the "Other" visa when you enter - not the "tourist" visa. I think it was $5 more for the "Other", when I last did this years ago. Unless things have changed, you can also get a 6-mo visa - saves some $$, if you will only stay that long. The 6-mo or more gets you "multiple entry" at no extra-charge. -
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Trump: “There Will Be No Third Debate!”
Always a winner? Really? How about all his failed businesses? How about all the bankruptcies? How about the nearly $500 million in losses for penalties in the courts? How about being guilty of 34 criminal charges? How about being guilty of being a sexual offender? How about being criminally indicted 4 times? How about being impeached twice? And how about that loss to Biden in 2020? OK, GG Lichtman, I've marked your words, but not in the way you are hoping. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 14 September 2024
Thailand's 5-20 Year Visa Now a Bit Cheaper The Thai Privilege Visa (TPV), previously known as the Elite Visa, has recently suspended its 50,000 baht (approximately US$1,500) registration fee that was used for background checks of applicants. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338130-thailands-5-20-year-visa-now-a-bit-cheaper/ -
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Trump: “There Will Be No Third Debate!”
As I and several others have said before. Completely biased debate. Even Davis admits. -
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Thailand's 5-20 Year Visa Now a Bit Cheaper
The Thai Privilege Visa (TPV), previously known as the Elite Visa, has recently suspended its 50,000 baht (approximately US$1,500) registration fee that was used for background checks of applicants. This fee waiver is available for applications submitted from the beginning of September to the end of 2024. The TPV offers various visa options ranging from 5 to 20 years, each featuring unique perks and bonuses, with current prices spanning from 900,000 baht to over 2 million baht. In a recent announcement, the Privilege company, wholly owned by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, stated that this move aims to attract more new members during a period of economic uncertainty and evolving visa policies. The timing of this decision hints that the primary motive may be to compete with new visa options such as the 10-year Long Term Residence Visa and the recently introduced 5-year Destination Thailand Visa. Additionally, travellers now have easier access to Thailand with options such as a 60-day visa on arrival, extendable by another month at Thai immigration, and border-hopping for repeated stays, writes Barry Kenyon for Pattaya Mail. The Elite Visa, launched in 2003 and transferred to the Privilege Card in 2013, has always included benefits like multiple entries, fast-track services at Thai airports, and discounts at selected retail outlets, hotels, spas, and golf courses. Although its appeal initially fell short of expectations, the Covid-19 pandemic saw a surge in applications from affluent visitors who sought the flexibility to enter and exit Thailand at will. It is estimated that the current enrollment stands at around 30,000, with the largest group coming from China. Originally conceived by then-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the Elite Visa struggled to meet its ambitious membership goals. Early promises that members would be allowed to purchase a small plot of land in their name for residential use were eventually vetoed by the Cabinet. Over the years, the rules for different TPV categories have become increasingly complicated, with higher-cost options offering more generous perks. While all nationalities except North Koreans are now eligible to apply, the future of the TPV remains a contentious issue. Ultimately, the suspension of the registration fee and other strategic changes come as part of an ongoing effort to make Thailand more attractive to long-term international visitors, despite the complexities and controversies surrounding the visa. Top: File photo -- 2024-09-14 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe -
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PM Paetongtarn's Policy Statement critisised as Echo of Thaksin’s Vision
Trust they have a bit more intelligence than their mother. -
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Thailand Visa Exemption (60 days) and Visa On Arrival (VOA) (15 days)
Ahh, the combination 60+30+60 sounds even better....will ask when next time at Pathum Thani immigration office...thanks so much!- 1
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Trump Vows to Make Overtime Pay Tax-Free: ‘Finally Catch a Break’
Biden/Harrris certainly didn’t/will not do it. -
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Trump: “There Will Be No Third Debate!”
He won. Trump is a winner. He will always win. And, he will win in November, too. Mark my words.- 1
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Lao borders (some at least) now requiring overnight stay?
At the Bangkok airports, they seem to hassle people most when they are NOT as busy, per some reports. Thais who want more prosperity for their people want us here. Other, xenophobic-types, do not. The latter are a tiny minority of the general population, in my experience, but such attitudes help justify corrupt-practices towards foreigners, so are inculcated into immigration-staff. It is psychologically similar to how "the enemy" is demonized with military personnel, to make their job easier to carry-out. If Immigration staff thought of us, and our Thai families we support, as "like them." it would be harder to stomach what some of them do. Hate makes it possible. The proposed "ETA" is purported to make using auto-gates possible, though it will infuriate immigration, if they aren't able to extort people with false-reasons for denying entry, to force agent-use. Some have suggested the ETA will be used to block "too many" border-bounces, but if that system is run by the MFA (not Immigration), I would not make that prediction, absent some change in MFA policy.
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