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Thai gov. to tax (remitted) income from abroad for tax residents starting 2024 - Part II
I disagree, I pretty certain we will see a surge in foreigners filing tax returns as a result of all of this. We've already had numerous reports of people consulting with "tax experts". Just as an aside, you seem to base a lot of your opinions solely on the things you have seen personally and you take those anecdotal findings as fact......I think that's quite dangerous. -
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Trump Backs Elon Musk's Plan to Slash Government Spending
They have no plan other than to fire everyone….and trump claims to be pro labor….even the most dim witted people have to see through this.gutting the civil service will bring our system down that ain’t a good thing.people like musk and trump are so disconnected they have absolutely no idea of what something like this would do to our society.it is a recipe for disaster no doubt about it. -
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Kamala Harris supports the Radical Trans and Homosexual Agenda
of topic and thanks for the English lesson -
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White House Condemns Tucker Carlson’s Interview with Holocaust Denier
Two odious dirt bags yuck!real bottom of the barrel stuff. -
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Trump Has 'Very' Rocky Moment On Fox News As He Repeatedly Denies Being Weird
So next election we simply have two appointed avatars that never appear in public? If you knew anything about anything you would see how absurd Kamala's approach is and it is basically showing contempt to those she would rule. More opacity isn't what politics need. -
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Kamala Harris’ Contradictions: A Campaign Without Conviction
I dono seems pretty consistent to me,certainly she has changed her stance on certain issues so what….this article reeks of a NYP murdoc hit piece. -
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U.S. News Leaders Raise Concerns Over Declining Press Freedoms
Good article I’m great full for Mr shultzburger and others for keeping this issue in the forefront. -
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Can you defend yourself?
A very wise nightclub bouncer friend of mine, who had been forced into many fights with drunk customers over the years, once told me that the best thing to do in a confrontation/fight is run. He said there is usually damage on both sides of any fight. So the best way to avoid losing something (physically, financially, legally, criminally) is to avoid the fight. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 7 September 2024
Destination Thailand Visa Gains Popularity Among Expats FILE photo for reference only. Courtesy of: Jakarta Post The new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) has rapidly become a popular choice among expat communities both in Thailand and abroad. Designed to cater to remote workers, individuals seeking skills-based education or medical treatment, and families, the innovative visa option is attracting significant interest. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337542-destination-thailand-visa-gains-popularity-among-expats/ -
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Destination Thailand Visa Gains Popularity Among Expats
FILE photo for reference only. Courtesy of: Jakarta Post The new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) has rapidly become a popular choice among expat communities both in Thailand and abroad. Designed to cater to remote workers, individuals seeking skills-based education or medical treatment, and families, the innovative visa option is attracting significant interest. While exact statistics are still unavailable, estimates from Thai embassies in neighbouring countries suggest that over 1,000 applications have been submitted worldwide in just under two months. Most of these applications appear to come from digital nomads looking to take advantage of the visa's flexible terms, writes Barry Kenyon for Pattaya Mail. The DTV offers several key advantages over traditional visas. It provides a long validity period of five years with multiple entries, a substantial improvement over the typical one-year extensions for retirement or marriage visas. The initial enrolment fee is 10,000 baht (approximately $300 USD) for an initial period of 180 days, with the option to extend for another 180 days for a fee of 1,900 baht. However, applicants must leave and re-enter Thailand to reset their visa status for another cycle. One notable feature of the DTV is its financial guarantee requirement of 500,000 baht (around $16,000 USD), which is more affordable than the sums required for traditional visas or the five-year Elite visa, the latter of which necessitates a non-returnable fee of 900,000 baht (approximately $26,000 USD). This has prompted many retirees to consider the DTV as a cost-effective alternative, especially since they only need to justify their application. Some agencies in Thailand are already partnering with Muay Thai academies or cookery schools to help applicants meet the visa's enrollment requirements. Despite the ease of online application, DTV requests are referred to respective Thai embassies for consideration and cannot be submitted from within Thailand. Some ambiguities remain, such as differing financial guarantee requirements between embassies. For instance, the Thai embassy in Washington DC requires a checking or savings account in the applicant's name, while the embassy in Laos accepts payslips or other financial guarantees and does not impose an additional service charge beyond the 10,000 baht fee. In contrast, Washington DC charges a service fee of $400 USD (approximately 13,600 baht). As the DTV continues to gain traction, it is poised to become a viable long-term solution for expats looking to live and work in Thailand under flexible and financially feasible conditions. -- 2024-09-07 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe -
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The 'noise gardener' problem at my condo
I would like to live in a rainforest I have my bedroom painted as a rainforest with those coloured night lights glowing on the ceiling with stars As for your post I absolutely agree , Why not contact the condo management as well -
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Latest developments and discussion of recent events in the Ukraine War
This. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68273449.amp Europe will need 10 years before it is fully ready to defend itself, the boss of Germany's biggest defence firm, Rheinmetall, told the BBC. Armin Papperger said that ammunition stocks are currently "empty". -
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Blast from the Past - 60's, 70's, 80's,90's Music (2024)
'People down there really like to get it on'. All over the world there are communities who know what a good time means Anyone who's been to a morlam show upcountry knows what I mean. -
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Can you defend yourself?
Isn't there some kind of "morals" though among thugs though not to attack elderly? It used to be ,then again I remember old ladies getting their handbag snatched back in the 1980's I wonder if those "thugs" today who would be in their 60's & 70's now have any regrets what they did? -
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Trump Backs Elon Musk's Plan to Slash Government Spending
Former President Donald Trump has announced his intention to adopt Elon Musk’s proposal for a government efficiency commission aimed at reducing federal spending if re-elected. Trump revealed that Musk, who originally suggested the plan, has agreed to lead the commission “if he has the time.” The announcement was made during a speech before the Economic Club of New York in Midtown Manhattan, where Trump detailed a seven-pillar economic strategy. “I will create a government efficiency commission tasked with conducting a complete financial and performance audit of the entire federal government and making recommendations for drastic reforms,” Trump declared. He emphasized that the first order of business would be for the commission to develop an action plan to eliminate fraud and improper payments within six months, projecting savings in the trillions. Despite the ambitious nature of these claims, Trump did not specify the commission's size or funding sources, leaving questions about feasibility. The plan aligns with Trump’s longstanding objective of firing more federal employees and potentially dismantling some federal agencies, a move he has repeatedly advocated. This announcement comes as part of a broader economic vision that Trump hopes to implement if he returns to office. However, given the federal government’s vast scale—employing millions of people and managing annual spending that exceeds $6 trillion—experts are skeptical about the promised benefits and the rapid timescale for implementation. Despite a previously tumultuous relationship, Trump and Musk have recently reconciled, with Musk endorsing Trump earlier this summer following a rally incident in Butler, Pennsylvania, where Trump and attendees were targeted by a would-be assassin. This endorsement marks a notable shift, given Musk’s past critical comments about Trump. In 2022, shortly after Trump dismissed him as a “bullshit artist,” Musk remarked on his social media platform X, “I don’t hate the man, but it’s time for Trump to hang up his hat & sail into the sunset.” The pair’s relationship has evolved publicly, with Musk interviewing Trump on X Spaces on August 12, although technical difficulties delayed the event by about 40 minutes. The two now appear united in their shared interest in reforming federal spending and government efficiency. Trump’s broader economic plan, outlined during his speech, also includes several other key initiatives, such as cutting federal regulations, imposing higher tariffs, and making permanent the 2017 tax cuts that he signed into law during his presidency. These proposals form part of Trump’s vision to reshape the American economy, emphasizing a more streamlined government and reduced federal oversight. While Musk’s role in potentially leading this commission adds a high-profile dimension to Trump’s proposal, questions remain about the logistics, scope, and realistic impact of the suggested reforms. As Trump continues to rally support for his economic vision, the proposed efficiency commission highlights his commitment to significant government restructuring, albeit with challenges ahead in turning these bold ideas into reality. Credit: NBC 2024-09-07 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe
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