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Using an overseas Debit Card to minimise paying tax for those of us staying over 180 days
So simple, so elegant, why ever did I not think of that. -
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Harris tops Trump in national polling for presidential race
What is the point of averaging polls that are all wrong in one direction? If you average 3 purple shirts you still have a purple shirt. If you average 5 tins of paint you still have a tin of paint. -
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How the US Media Sees the Political Situation in Thailand
The author is clearly knowledgeable about Thailand and its politics. But to be honest, most Americans couldn't tell the difference between Thailand and Taiwan. And they really couldn't care less. I say this as an American myself. -
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Lone robber escapes with 200,000 baht in gold from Bangkok shop
Grasp all, lose all.. -
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Thaksin Shinawatra Granted Royal Pardon, Released from Prison Term Immediately
Well, if any more proof was needed . . . -
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Swiss Expat Sentencing in Phuket Set for September 3rd
That frankly appears to be a sham, renting elephants for his sanctuary, likely to justify an NGO type organization for a visa. -
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50,000 baht request from Thai long time friend.
A 'friend' of mine has been asked to lend a 50k to a Thai lady who he has known for 18 yrs, Her Falang 'husband' only a temple wedding, has just died, he was no friend of my friend, in fact he disliked the guy for various reasons. She wants the money to pay back the cost of his ceremony, until the insurance pay out, this bloke has not left any money for her, and the icing on top of the cake is that he was a VISA AGENT ! with a contact at an IO that I won't mention, so making a living illegally here, I have told my 'Friend' absolutely no way buddy, friend or not do not lend her any money. Do you agree with me ? what would you do ? -
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Top 10 troubles you will find during retirement in Thailand
NO, that pretty much sums it up. And you're being kind. Talk about sheeple and being some of the dumbest MF'er that you could imagine. The economically challenged, get most every thing, medical, for free, almost. But like the Thai govt' system, patience is a virtue, at govt or hospitals that accept Medicare/cade. The working stiff, if lucky, have employer paid insurance, covers most things, small or no deductibles. Or used to. Private insurance is just silly, and now ACA (obamacare), made everything, even sillier. High monthly premiums, big deductibles, and many policies don't even kick in till you already paid $10-20k out of pocket for the year. That's freakin' nuts. Only real medical bills I had there, were OJI (on job injuries), back & 100% covered. To return, I'd get hit with a huge penalty to sign up for Medicare plan B (meds), and then have to pay ~$174 monthly premium, that doesn't cover much per se, as costs are so much higher than TH. I can't spend that much here on healthcare. USA monthly premium & deductibles, so much more expensive that self insured here. And, healthcare is accessible here. No GP, no specialist referral, months away, not deductibles for both appointment. What's really strange is, if you have insurance, the pharmacist, is legally not allowed to tell you, it is cheaper (if it is) to simply pay cash for the generic drug, instead of using your insurance, as your copayment is more than the cash cost. That's mind boggling, talk about a scam. -
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No more 90 day bank book checks at Jomtien ?
I ignored the one I got at my previous extension and wasn't given one when I extended my retirement visa last month. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 19 August 2024
30-baht scheme in hot water: is Thailand’s gold card running out of cash? by Bob Scott Picture courtesy of Healthcare Asia Thailand’s universal healthcare policy, known as the 30-baht gold card scheme, faces scrutiny over its financial sustainability and adequacy in providing security to all citizens. Health experts call for a reform to ensure the scheme’s long-term viability. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1335880-30-baht-scheme-in-hot-water-is-thailand’s-gold-card-running-out-of-cash/ -
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30-baht scheme in hot water: is Thailand’s gold card running out of cash?
Thailand’s universal healthcare policy, known as the 30-baht gold card scheme, faces scrutiny over its financial sustainability and adequacy in providing security to all citizens. Health experts call for a reform to ensure the scheme’s long-term viability. This populist policy, launched by the Pheu Thai Party more than two decades ago, strives to offer equitable medical treatment for Thai citizens, particularly the economically disadvantaged, without the burden of financial stress. Introduced in 2002, the programme initially required a co-payment of 30 baht per visit, a fee that was later abolished, granting cardholders free access to medical services. However, a network of hospitals and medical staff has raised concerns about the scheme’s impact on state-owned hospitals. Increased patient visits, staff shortages, and financial deficits have become significant issues. The group urged the Ministry of Public Health to intervene, warning that the universal healthcare scheme is at risk of collapsing. The group highlighted several contributing factors, including rising medical treatment costs, an increasing number of patients with complex illnesses, a growing elderly population, and a shrinking taxpayer base. Academics and medical experts have echoed the need for reform to secure the scheme’s financial future. Dr Somsak Tiankao from Khon Kaen University’s Srinagarind Hospital reported annual losses of approximately 100 million baht due to an overwhelming patient load. Since the implementation of the cancer everywhere policy, patient numbers have surged by 400%, making it challenging for medical staff to provide adequate care, said Dr Somsak. “The number of cancer patients annually increased from 6,000 to 25,000, leading to long queues and delayed treatments.” Ageing society To offset financial losses, many state-owned hospitals have resorted to establishing special clinics for out-patients and seeking public donations. Dr Somsak warned that without remedies, his hospital might have to lower its standards, potentially limiting laboratory use and daily patient visits. “We might face a situation in the next five years where an ageing society exacerbates medical costs due to more complex diseases. Worse, we might see strikes from overworked medical staff.” He suggested that the new government consider allowing patients under the universal healthcare scheme to pay additional fees beyond the 30-baht co-pay ceiling to alleviate the state’s financial burden. “Medical treatment should not be free for all; those who can afford better services should be allowed to pay extra.” Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, president of the Rural Doctor Society, pointed out that the budget allocation for the universal healthcare scheme is about 7% of the 3-trillion-baht fiscal budget, roughly 200 billion baht. Despite an annual increase of 3%, this amount remains insufficient to sustain the scheme. Emergency funds Dr Supat proposed that the government provide emergency funds to support state-owned hospitals in the short term and invest more in community and medium-sized hospitals for long-term sustainability. “The prime minister should upgrade the universal healthcare scheme, a hallmark policy of the party, and design a master plan for healthcare security to ensure sustainable healthcare in the country.” Nuttanan Wichitaksorn from the Thailand Development Research Institute noted that many hospitals under the Universal Health Scheme and the Social Security Fund have reported significant losses due to inadequate government funding. Nuttanan suggested that the National Health Security Office (NHSO) manage the healthcare budgets for better efficiency. “There should be some reform to the nation’s healthcare scheme to avoid future financial instability. The scheme is crucial for providing Thai people with access to proper medical treatment. “We should wait and see what the next steps for the scheme will be.” The Thailand Development Research Institute recently projected that without promoting healthy lifestyles among the population, the country’s healthcare expenditure could reach 2.2 trillion baht by 2032, reported Bangkok Post. by Bob Scott Picture courtesy of Healthcare Asia Source: The Thaiger 2024-08-19 - Cigna offers a variety of health insurance plans designed to meet the minimum requirement for medical treatment coverage, with benefits reaching up to THB 3 million. These plans are tailored to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions for expatriates, ensuring peace of mind and access to quality medical services. To explore the full range of Cigna's expat health insurance options and find a plan that suits your needs, click here for more information. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe -
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra Elected as Thailand's 31st Prime Minister
Would not believe anything that comes out of his mouth, in another article she says she would like him to be a government advisor but would have to be within the law. i think they are well aware of the ruling on Srettha need to let it die down and do later -
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The Tim Walz Drunken Driving Incident
He plead down to reckless driving, a misdemeanor. I think Walz is a POC, but I do not care about the charge. -
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Swiss Expat Sentencing in Phuket Set for September 3rd
If this thug had kicked my wife or daughter I would want him punished, and then removed from the country, permanently. Disgusting behaviour. -
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