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First-hand experiences of the flood
I'm wondering if any of my fellow white caucasian western farangs are finding themselves in trouble in Chiang Rai, as in having their homes flooded and cars/bikes/other property damaged? -
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5 year multiple entry DTV visa (Destination Thailand) from 2024-xx-xx
Malaysia has a lot of complaints in various FB groups on the DTV process there. Vientiane, PP easier. Jakarta and Taipei are great choices also. Taipei same day approval with docs submitted in the morning. Malaysia requires bank statements stamped by your relative embassy, not needed for other SE Asian Thai embassies. -
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Thailand's New PM Outlines Bold 10-Point Plan to Revamp Economy
From the article: "she pledged to draft a new constitution and overhaul the tax system." Given that Thailand, like in most countries, spends more than they take in, their government, like in most countries, is hungry for revenue. The 10,000 Baht handout scheme only adds to their need for more revenue. Thus, it seems pretty clear they are going to do *something* but it remains to be seen what that something will be. Already, they have made rule changes in the whole "assessable income" taxation. It seems likely, given all the various news stories, the government is at least considering expanding the tax base to include 180 day plus "tax residents." But to me, the real issue is enforcement. After all, this country has motorcycle helmet laws which are only enforced sporadically as well as lots of other laws that are not enforced at all. Whatever new rule, regulation or law they come up with needs to be looked at in the context of enforcement. I'm not really that nervous because, almost certainly, whatever the official rule may be, there will be a workaround that requires a few thousand baht honorarium paid to someone in the system. That's just how things work in this country. Back in the 80's they required a tax clearance certificate to exit the country if you were a tax resident. This was to prove you were paying your taxes to Thailand. But that certificate was easy enough to obtain, or so I am told, for a small fee. And even right now there are plenty of one year "retirement visa" holders who do not have the requisite 800,000 Baht in the bank or medical insurance. They just pay a fee to an agent. So don't panic. The new tax laws, whatever they may be in the end, might effect the big corporations and their employees who actually follow the rules. But these companies are already paying taxes. The new tax laws, whatever they may be, probably are not going to seriously effect the retiree other than perhaps adding a few more thousand baht on their visa-agent tab cover the various new hoops to jump through and paperwork to submit. This is Thailand and that's just how these things go. -
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Arthroscopy
Anyone had a arthroscopy? Recently I'm pushing it hard on the exercise bike at level 20, my left knee is starting to get minor pain. I talk to the gym owner ,he says you probably need a arthroscopy How long does it take heal? -
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Did William Blair block an investigation into Egypt giving Trump a $10 million bribe?
No no! Trump's DOJ covered up Hunter Biden, not Trump! 😀 -
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Where to find the best Guinness in bkk
Resurrecting an old post to say that The BrewHouse, two doors down from Viva, is also quite good. Nice pour of Guinness (290 thb/pint during Happy Hour) plus Kilkenny, Paulaner, and about 30 other beers on tap. Recommended. -
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Harris Surges Past Trump In Election Betting Markets After First Presidential Debate
Nice try. If one candidate is BSing, it is the OTHER candidate who should call them out. And if they can't, that is on the other candidate. You said it was "in the rules" that the mods could fact check. It wasn't. Just take the loss and move on. BTW, I never said that Trump did well. I think he blew it frankly, in spite of the circumstances. Harris kept to her points and got under his skin. He missed numerous opportunities to turn things back around. As to whether it will cost him the election, I would say doubtful. -
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Harris Surges Past Trump In Election Betting Markets After First Presidential Debate
Oh Susan, you sound like a broken record. -
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Foreigner Steals Taxi While High on Cannabis, Crashes into Lamp Post
It reduces your reaction time and causes sleepiness, peripheral vision is also impaired, mix that with alcohol and you're an accident on two legs, let alone fpour wheels. -
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Harris Surges Past Trump In Election Betting Markets After First Presidential Debate
So more Russia lies. How sad. We had that for 3 years. -
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Drunken 68 Year Old Man Climbs Phone Tower, 6 Year Old Granddaughter Talks Him Down
You can't try to be empathetic. You either are or you aren't. Just like being a narcissist. if you are, there's no denying it. Feeling for someone comes naturally. Not caring is taught behavior. -
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Taylor Swift…This Is Not A Spoof
Aw, you missed all the best posts then. You should go through them though. Only 63k of them, so no problem at all. An afternoon would do it.
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