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Must Read Its Happening - Law to Tax Overseas Income Now in Progress
Well this is great.....Most new condos cost about 5 million baht.......So your 5 million baht condo now costs.......8.5 million baht........ -
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What was your job (profession) when you moved to Thailand
What about the Yorkshire ripper ? Peter Sutcliffe ? -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 9 September 2024
Thailand unveils trillion-baht infrastructure boom File photo for reference only The Government of Thailand is poised to unveil a series of ambitious infrastructure projects, seeking to attract over 1.5 trillion baht in private investment. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is said to outline these initiatives in her policy statement to Parliament on September 12 to 13, focusing on economic stimulation and critical infrastructure enhancements. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337742-thailand-unveils-trillion-baht-infrastructure-boom/ -
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Trump threatens to prosecute those he claimed ‘cheated’ in election if he wins in November
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What was your job (profession) when you moved to Thailand
Arrived in UK on an inflateable boat did you? -
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I'm cheating on my wife and I can't help it.
If you do... after publicly announcing your departure, are you going to come back under another moniker ??... ThainessBoy, perhaps ? -
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Destination Thailand Visa Gains Popularity Among Expats
ok. So you had to spend a week out of thailand then. I'm just trying to account for the full cost and PITA time requirement to do this. Obviously not as easy as go inside thailand for retirement visa. While 10,000 is much cheaper, got to account for the required hotel and airline tickets and like you mentioned $400 usd additional where you got it. if you don't mind sharing...what were airline tix costing where you went vs MCMC? I know it changes daily for when I'd really need to search myself. Just trying to get some broad estimation in my head. Thanks for sharing everything you did as well! -
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Thailand unveils trillion-baht infrastructure boom
The Government of Thailand is poised to unveil a series of ambitious infrastructure projects, seeking to attract over 1.5 trillion baht in private investment. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is said to outline these initiatives in her policy statement to Parliament on September 12 to 13, focusing on economic stimulation and critical infrastructure enhancements. One of the flagship projects is the “Pearl Necklace,” a major flood protection initiative designed to safeguard Bangkok and its surrounding regions from the escalating threat of flooding due to global sea level rise. Plodprasop Suraswadi, former Deputy Prime Minister and chairman of Pheu Thai’s Environmental Policy Committee emphasised the urgency of the project, noting that rising sea levels from melting polar ice caps could inundate significant parts of Thailand, including Bangkok and neighbouring provinces. The project proposes the construction of nine artificial islands along a 100-kilometre coastal stretch. These islands, each covering 50 square kilometres and situated 1 kilometre offshore, will feature protective seawalls with adjustable gates. The first island will be located at Bang Khun Thian, with the remaining extending up to Chon Buri. Investment for this monumental project will be primarily driven by the private sector, with developers granted a 99-year concession. Plodprasop predicts the construction will span over 20 years, marking it as Thailand’s largest infrastructure investment to date. Another key initiative is the Land Bridge project, spearheaded by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Suriya Juangroongruangkit. This project involves developing deep seaports on both the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman coasts to improve goods transportation and travel efficiency. Planned for 2030 The Request for Proposal (RFP) for the project is anticipated to be completed by early 2026, with investor selection and a Royal Decree for land expropriation expected in the second quarter of that year. The first phase of construction is slated to begin in the third quarter, with operations projected to commence by the end of 2030. The total investment for this project is estimated at 1 trillion baht. Investment opportunities will include a single contract covering management of both Chumphon and Ranong deep seaports, motorways, and railways, with options for joint ventures if companies prefer to focus on specific segments. In addition, the government is advancing plans for a large-scale entertainment complex, inspired by Singapore’s model. The project will feature casinos occupying no more than 10% of the total area, with the remainder dedicated to concert halls, luxury hotels, and shopping malls. The Finance Ministry estimates the investment requirement will range between 300 and 500 billion baht. At least three locations in Bangkok will each require investments of no less than 100 billion baht, while four tourist provinces outside the capital will see investments of approximately 50 billion baht per site, reported The Nation. These projects mark a significant push towards enhancing Thailand’s infrastructure and economic landscape, with a strong emphasis on attracting substantial private sector investment. By Ryan Turner Image Sakchai Lalit/AP Photo Source: The Thaiger -- 2024-09-09 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 9 September 2024
Thailand Advocates Innovative Tax Strategy for Low-Income Earners File photo for reference only Finance Secondary Secretary Lavaron Sangsnit supports a bold negative income tax (NIT) scheme that provides financial support or welfare payments to workers whose earnings fall below a specified level. This initiative, popularly known as "workfare," is designed to encourage employment while providing essential monetary aid. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1337741-thailand-advocates-innovative-tax-strategy-for-low-income-earners/ -
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Thai man condemned for using free cafe WiFi to watch porn - video
As isolated behavior perhaps... but he was also... .. leering at girls and women, which can be an act of sexual harassment. .. This was not a one off, he was noticed in 'other cafes' behaving the same. I suspect the behavior was more an issue than what he was watching, but perhaps the what he was watching was the final straw. Erm... thats a bit naive, even though porn is officially banned in Thailand, so are many thing, gambling etc... yet porn is as rife and accessible here as it is anywhere else... Even guys in Thai Parliament have been caught watching porn !!!.. I'm not sure what you are getting at with the pillow. --------- Perhaps this is a storm in a tea-cup and the cafe owner over-reacted and is rather woke, as you pointed out... Or, this is an issue of concern and young girls in the area are at risk... ... Had the news been different and his guy sexually assaults a young student on her way home from the cafe... many would argue that the warning signals were there and why did no one do something about this... Its kind of a no-win situation - but it seems the cafe owner did the right thing, she wants to protect the other customers and she has every right to, its her own shop. -
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Thailand Advocates Innovative Tax Strategy for Low-Income Earners
Finance Secondary Secretary Lavaron Sangsnit supports a bold negative income tax (NIT) scheme that provides financial support or welfare payments to workers whose earnings fall below a specified level. This initiative, popularly known as "workfare," is designed to encourage employment while providing essential monetary aid. Lavaron asserts that the NIT system encourages people to remain in their jobs by ensuring state welfare payments if their earnings don’t meet the minimum requirement. He says, for those earning less than the set minimum, the government will top up their wage to meet the threshold. For those out of work, the state might provide some help, but it won't be as substantial as the aid granted to those who have jobs, according to Lavaron. He made it clear that this concept is not about simple welfare but workfare, implying recipients need to work to get increased government benefits. Lavaron believes that introducing the NIT scheme could cut state welfare costs and remove overlapping in the current welfare system, which includes about 20 plans such as the state welfare card, costing up to 50 billion baht per year. To be eligible for workfare, individuals would have to submit their yearly personal income tax forms to the Revenue Department to confirm their income eligibility. As a person's income increases, the state would provide extra support in a stage known as "phase in." Once someone's earnings reach a certain mark, the state support rate becomes stable. If the income exceeds the minimum limit, the government stops its support. The NIT concept was first suggested by the Fiscal Policy Office ten years ago. Unlike classic welfare, where people might get state benefits without working, NIT requires participants to work and be part of the tax system. Lavaron pointed out that the government's spending on hard-to-reduce items has been constantly growing. In fiscal 2023, these expenses totalled 2.13 trillion baht, making up 67.2% of the government's budget, rising from 65.8% in fiscal 2022. This increase is the result of spending on debt repayment, commitments, and increasing welfare costs for public personnel and senior citizens. The proportion of spending on wages, contributions, and compensation for public workers dropped slightly from 26.2% of the budget in fiscal 2022 to 25.7% in 2023. File photo for reference only -- 2024-09-09 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe -
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Do You Believe: Next year, and the next, will be HOTTER than 2024?
I always research things. The media lies to scare people. Been 18 years since the Gore movie. 18 years of lies. -
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Destination Thailand Visa Gains Popularity Among Expats
Nope, got grilled on just 1st border run in my life. after 90days in the country this year. 3 friends were grilled the same, 2 weeks later. Stayed same 90 days this year. Warned them to have ticket back home - they did, were allowed in 20 minutes later. I spent 3h at IO. -
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Trump, Harris Neck and Neck in NYT Poll
And I think if it's a draw she wins because the Trump hatred factor is powerful. 10 million women more than men voted in the last election and Trump is polling 17% lower than Harris with women. Trump needs that gap to narrow, and he needs to move the needle with ADOS. -
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Any one doing the OMAD diet ( One Meal a Day )
I’ve tried the OMAD diet for a while, and it worked pretty well for me. I found that eating just one big meal a day helped with weight management and gave me more energy. I paired it with regular workouts, and it made a difference. I also used steroids for a short time, which really helped with muscle recovery and overall fitness. It’s key to find what works for you and stick with it. Just listen to your body and adjust as needed!
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