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What’s the best area in Thailand for expats to settle for long-term living?
Put your crash helmet on. You're about to get a bashing. -
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The Increasing Dilemma of Prince Andrew: A Royal Scandal Exposed
I'm a Yank, and I'd actually carve out 2 hours or so to watch a historically accurate documentary about how the Royal Family got into the situation they are over the past 80 years (maybe 120 years to include WW1). But I'm going to watch the reviews before deciding whether to watch a docu-drama on Amazon. I have Prime already, but my time and patience are worth something. I've already wasted half an hour each of a bunch of crappy movies before deciding I couldn't stomach the next hour and a half. -
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Any advantages to retirement over marriage visa?
Yes it is fairly easy to change from one method to the other. As I mentioned earler you don't need 12 months on a very first application. There is an execption in place for people just arriving in Thailand and I am quite sure you could claim that to be the case. In the attached document you can see down in the bottom left hand corner of the first page how it is applied. -
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Revisiting History: The Unlikely Campaign to Vilify Winston Churchill
In fairness the Luftwaffe evened things up in the first 3 days: a Soviet archival document recorded the loss of 3,922 Soviet aircraft in the first three days against an estimated loss of 78 German aircraft Main articles: Axis and Soviet air operations during Operation Barbarossa and German-Soviet air war 22 June 1941 Luftwaffe reconnaissance units plotted Soviet troop concentrations, supply dumps and airfields, and marked them down for destruction.[218] Additional Luftwaffe attacks were carried out against Soviet command and control centres to disrupt the mobilisation and organisation of Soviet forces.[219][220] In contrast, Soviet artillery observers based at the border area had been under the strictest instructions not to open fire on German aircraft prior to the invasion.[115] One plausible reason given for the Soviet hesitation to return fire was Stalin's initial belief that the assault was launched without Hitler's authorisation. Significant amounts of Soviet territory were lost along with Red Army forces as a result; it took several days before Stalin comprehended the magnitude of the calamity.[221] The Luftwaffe reportedly destroyed 1,489 aircraft on the first day of the invasion[222] and over 3,100 during the first three days.[223] Hermann Göring, Minister of Aviation and Commander-in-Chief of the Luftwaffe, distrusted the reports and ordered the figure checked. Luftwaffe staffs surveyed the wreckage on Soviet airfields, and their original figure proved conservative, as over 2,000 Soviet aircraft were estimated to have been destroyed on the first day of the invasion.[222] In reality, Soviet losses were likely higher; a Soviet archival document recorded the loss of 3,922 Soviet aircraft in the first three days against an estimated loss of 78 German aircraft.[223][224] The Luftwaffe reported the loss of only 35 aircraft on the first day of combat.[223] A document from the German Federal Archives puts the Luftwaffe's loss at 63 aircraft for the first day.[225] -
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World’s best hotel: Bangkok’s Mandarin Oriental steals the show
Imported from Springfield, Ohio. -
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Thailand's New PM Outlines Bold 10-Point Plan to Revamp Economy
If you got this paper, please sent me PM😂 -
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'Love tourists': Single men travelling overseas to find a bride
I am prejudice toward Asian women, but these women look terrible I think. Not attractive at all have to be really desperate. The Aussie fat guy shows up with a baggies tshirt and sandals to meet her family. Classy.. -
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Trying to find a bicycle that is comfortable to ride
Take a look at Decathlon https://www.decathlon.co.th/en-TH/p/touring-bike-riverside-rt-520-blue-11-speed-hydraulic-disc-brake-riverside-8656222.html -
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Phuket Named World’s Most Overcrowded Destination Amid Tourism Boom
The damage done to Phuket is irreversible. I remember a college lecturer at my university talking about the dangers of over tourism. It all makes sense now. A beautiful place, now nothing but some shoddy beaches, no infrustructure that will suffice for cheap Indian tourists, and Russians escaping war. -
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Torrential trouble: Thailand braces for flood of rain until Tuesday
Yes they muddle along and by and large things still kinda work albeit in a very strange fashion with convoluted loops and diversions,paperwork and in spite of the bureaucracy etc etc etc the country continues to function could it be better yes...could it be worse...most definitely. -
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Plug and Play Solar
A reported post and replies have been removed. Please discuss the topic and not deflection to push a political opinion. -
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Grab Thailand launches new cash loans for partner merchants
Grab Thailand announced a revamped portfolio of cash loans aimed at its partner merchants, offering three distinct loan products to cater to businesses of all sizes. The new offerings include loan amounts up to 10 million baht with interest rates capped at 1% per month for larger businesses. The initiative aims to boost working capital, enhance liquidity, and support entrepreneurs in expanding their businesses amidst challenging economic conditions. The loans boast user-friendly application processes, requiring no paperwork, quick approvals within one day, and convenient daily repayments. Chansuda Thananityaudom, Deputy Managing Director of Commerce and Marketing at Grab Thailand, highlighted the sluggish economic environment influenced by both domestic and international factors. She noted that Thailand’s household debt levels remain high, impacting the uptake of new loans. The second quarter also saw continued pressure from loan repayments, particularly in the public and business sectors, causing the commercial bank loan market to slow down by approximately 0.3% compared to the same period last year. Forecasts suggest that the loan market in 2024 will grow only by 1.5%, down from the previously expected 3%. Despite the overall slowdown in the loan market, Grab’s loan services have shown robust performance and continuous growth, especially in providing loans to partner merchants. In the first half of the year, the number of merchants receiving cash loans from Grab increased by more than 15% compared to the previous year. The non-performing loan (NPL) rate stood at 2.35%, which is lower than the national average, reflecting the quality of borrowers within Grab’s ecosystem. Big Data Grab has integrated AI and Big Data technologies into its risk assessment procedures, using a Behavioural Scorecard that evaluates the transaction behaviours of partner merchants via the application. This approach ensures more accurate loan approvals and reduces the risk of defaults. Most entrepreneurs seeking loans from Grab require funds for working capital and liquidity enhancement. They use these loans for various purposes, such as purchasing raw materials, managing stock, handling employee payroll, managing cash flow, refurbishing storefronts, upgrading technology, and expanding their businesses. Grab’s cash loan products for partner merchants are designed to assist small business operators and owners of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The loan limits are tailored to match the size and type of business, including: 1. Instant Cash Loan: Targeting small business operators (individual business owners) such as small shop owners, street food vendors, and small restaurants. The loan amount is up to 100,000 baht with an interest rate not exceeding 2.75% per month and a repayment period of up to nine months. 2. Instant Cash Loan Plus: Aimed at larger small business operators (individual business owners) who own bigger shops or have multiple branches. The loan amount is up to 1 million baht with an interest rate not exceeding 2.08% per month and a repayment period of up to 12 months. 3. Instant Cash Loan Extra: Designed for SME or franchise business owners operating as legal entities. The loan amount is up to 10 million baht with an interest rate not exceeding 1% per month and a repayment period of up to 12 months. In addition to loan services, Grab has partnered with Chubb Samaggi Insurance Public Company Limited to develop an insurance service for Grab’s partner merchants called Business Protection Insurance. This insurance offers coverage against unforeseen events such as fires or natural disasters like floods, with coverage amounts up to 5 million baht and premiums starting at just 14 baht per day, reported KhaoSod. By Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of KhaoSod Source: The Thaiger -- 2024-09-13 Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe -
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Any advantages to retirement over marriage visa?
That was the year after the 3 Embassies stopped issuing Income letters. Immigration showed leniency for those switching to the income via monthly overseas transfers. -
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Revisiting History: The Unlikely Campaign to Vilify Winston Churchill
Very few people would disagree with your first sentence. Unfortunately, I can't find Cooper's interview anywhere, so if you have a link could you please post it. (Thanks). However, from the OP Cooper's main contention are that " (1) Churchill was responsible for spreading the war beyond Poland in 1939 (2) refusing to negotiate with Hitler in 1940 (was a mistake?) and (3) ordering the bombing of German cities (was unnecessary?) (1) Imo absolute nonsense. Hitler broke the Munich Agreement. What choices were left to the UK and France other than to declare war? (2) If the UK had negotiated peace, Europe would have been led by a Nazi dictatorship, the implications of which don't bear thinking abou. Personally, I don't think that any further discussion and/or elaboration is necessary (3) More contentious and there is a strong moral argument to support this view.
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