Thai gov. to tax (remitted) income from abroad for tax residents starting 2024 - Part II

[JamesPhuket10]

17 hours ago, Expat68 said:

You seem to know a lot about printers, I was in the trade for many, many years, so go on enlighten me and I will tell you whether you are right or wrong 

 

Well, you did ask so here goes.

 

Modern newspaper printing is mostly computer-controlled, and the process is streamlined from the moment a journalist types a story to the actual printing of the paper.

 

Modern Newspaper Printing Process (Today)

 

1. Journalist’s Input:

• Journalists write their stories using word processing software, typically integrated with a content management system (CMS). The CMS allows for collaboration and easy editing by multiple people, such as editors and copyeditors, in real-time.

 

• Photos, graphics, and other multimedia elements are added and laid out with specialised software like Adobe InDesign or QuarkXPress, often through templates.

 

2. Prepress Process:

• Once the content is finalised, the digital files are sent to the prepress department.

• The layout is converted into a format suitable for printing, like PDF.

• The files are then processed by software that performs imposition (arranging pages on a printing plate for maximum efficiency) and colour separation (breaking down images into the four basic colours for printing: cyan, magenta, yellow, and black — CMYK).

 

• Plates are made using computer-to-plate (CTP) technology. A laser engraves the image onto a printing plate directly from the digital file, removing the need for film-based processes used in the past.

 

3. Printing Process:

• The plates are loaded onto a high-speed rotary printing press.

• Most newspaper printing is done using offset lithography, where ink is applied to the plate, transferred to a rubber blanket, and then to the paper.

• Ink and paper rolls are continuously fed into the press, which can print tens of thousands of pages per hour.

• Modern presses are monitored by computers to ensure proper ink density, colour balance, and registration, ensuring high print quality and minimal waste.

 

4. Post-Printing:

• After printing, the newspapers are cut, folded, and bundled automatically.

• The system tracks the distribution and number of copies for different regions, and they are then sent to delivery services.

5. Distribution:

 

• Distribution is usually integrated with digital services, with subscriber databases feeding directly into the print delivery system.

• In addition to the printed papers, the stories are published online simultaneously or even earlier on newspaper websites and apps.

 

Newspaper Printing 30 Years Ago (1990s)

 

1. Journalist’s Input:

• Journalists wrote their stories on word processors or typewriters. Stories were handed over or sent via early network systems to editors for layout.

 

• The layout was done manually on paste-up boards, where articles and photos were physically cut out and glued onto the page layout. Special machines known as typesetters were used to print articles, which were then pasted into place.

 

2. Prepress Process:

• After paste-up, the pages were photographed using a process camera, creating a film negative for each page.

• These negatives were then transferred onto printing plates using a method called photomechanical transfer (PMT). It was a labour-intensive process and prone to human error and prone to the workers being on strike.

• Colour separation was a manual process and involved the use of specialised equipment to break down images into CMYK films.

 

3. Printing Process:

• Printing was still mostly done using offset lithography, but the setup was less automated. Press operators had to manually set up ink levels, monitor paper tension, and make real-time adjustments.

• Errors in alignment or colour often required stopping the presses and making corrections, leading to more downtime, this time was sometimes longer than the time lost due to strikes. 

 

4. Post-Printing:

• After printing, the papers were manually cut and folded. Automated bundling was not as sophisticated, and more manual labour was involved in preparing the newspapers for delivery.

• Tracking of distribution numbers was less precise, often done through handwritten logs or early digital databases.

 

5. Distribution:

• Distribution was completely manual and relied on human couriers, with minimal digital integration. Delivery was tracked using paper records, that is if they were not on strike.

 

Key Differences Between Now and 30 Years Ago:

 

1. Speed & Efficiency: Today’s fully digital workflow is much faster. What used to take hours or days can now be done in minutes. Automation has streamlined the process from editing to layout and printing.

 

2. Prepress Automation: The introduction of CTP technology has eliminated the need for manual film preparation and photomechanical transfers. The imposition and colour separation processes are handled by computers.

 

3. Error Reduction: Modern systems allow for real-time error correction and colour adjustments. Thirty years ago, errors in typesetting or plate making would lead to significant delays and there was always the threat of the workers being on strike.

 

4. Labour: The printing process used to require much more manual labour, from typesetting to plate making and press operation. Today, much of the work is automated or digitally controlled, digital controllers do not go on strike.

 

5. Digital Integration: Modern systems allow for the simultaneous release of content online and in print, a concept that didn’t exist in the same way 30 years ago. Real-time news updates and digital-first publishing strategies are standard.

 

6. Environmental Impact: Thirty years ago, there was more waste due to inefficiencies in the process and the use of chemical-based film and plate-making processes. Today’s printing is more environmentally friendly, with fewer chemicals and more efficient use of materials.

 

Overall, the modern newspaper printing process is faster, more precise, and more integrated with digital platforms than it was 30 years ago, reflecting advancements in both technology and workflow automation, plus computers do not go on strike every five minutes.

 

It will not be long before newspapers become a thing of the past, it is almost impossible to give them away now e.g. the Evening Standard (London).

Edited 2 hours ago by JamesPhuket10
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[mokwit]

On 10/11/2024 at 2:49 PM, Expat68 said:

Agree. There is no such thing as labour anymore. Two faced Blair was responsible for that

Dystopian. Euthanasia bill being fast tracked through Parliament, injections for the supposedly fat unemployed to get them back to work funded by big pharma, and now wrist devices to monitor our health*. This is not Labour of old, this is the WEF.

 

*no treatment on the NHS if you weren't exercising enough?

[JamesPhuket10]

3 minutes ago, mokwit said:

Dystopian. Euthanasia bill being fast tracked through Parliament, injections for the supposedly fat unemployed to get them back to work funded by big pharma, and now wrist devices to monitor our health*. This is not Labour of old, this is the WEF.

 

*no treatment on the NHS if you weren't exercising enough?

 

Here we go again, the WEF, the WEF, I am tired of hearing about the WEF, don't you realise they do not exist, it is aliens in disguise who really control the world. 🤣

[Expat68]

39 minutes ago, JamesPhuket10 said:

 

Well, you did ask so here goes.

 

Modern newspaper printing is mostly computer-controlled, and the process is streamlined from the moment a journalist types a story to the actual printing of the paper.

 

Modern Newspaper Printing Process (Today)

 

1. Journalist’s Input:

• Journalists write their stories using word processing software, typically integrated with a content management system (CMS). The CMS allows for collaboration and easy editing by multiple people, such as editors and copyeditors, in real-time.

 

• Photos, graphics, and other multimedia elements are added and laid out with specialised software like Adobe InDesign or QuarkXPress, often through templates.

 

2. Prepress Process:

• Once the content is finalised, the digital files are sent to the prepress department.

• The layout is converted into a format suitable for printing, like PDF.

• The files are then processed by software that performs imposition (arranging pages on a printing plate for maximum efficiency) and colour separation (breaking down images into the four basic colours for printing: cyan, magenta, yellow, and black — CMYK).

 

• Plates are made using computer-to-plate (CTP) technology. A laser engraves the image onto a printing plate directly from the digital file, removing the need for film-based processes used in the past.

 

3. Printing Process:

• The plates are loaded onto a high-speed rotary printing press.

• Most newspaper printing is done using offset lithography, where ink is applied to the plate, transferred to a rubber blanket, and then to the paper.

• Ink and paper rolls are continuously fed into the press, which can print tens of thousands of pages per hour.

• Modern presses are monitored by computers to ensure proper ink density, colour balance, and registration, ensuring high print quality and minimal waste.

 

4. Post-Printing:

• After printing, the newspapers are cut, folded, and bundled automatically.

• The system tracks the distribution and number of copies for different regions, and they are then sent to delivery services.

5. Distribution:

 

• Distribution is usually integrated with digital services, with subscriber databases feeding directly into the print delivery system.

• In addition to the printed papers, the stories are published online simultaneously or even earlier on newspaper websites and apps.

 

Newspaper Printing 30 Years Ago (1990s)

 

1. Journalist’s Input:

• Journalists wrote their stories on word processors or typewriters. Stories were handed over or sent via early network systems to editors for layout.

 

• The layout was done manually on paste-up boards, where articles and photos were physically cut out and glued onto the page layout. Special machines known as typesetters were used to print articles, which were then pasted into place.

 

2. Prepress Process:

• After paste-up, the pages were photographed using a process camera, creating a film negative for each page.

• These negatives were then transferred onto printing plates using a method called photomechanical transfer (PMT). It was a labour-intensive process and prone to human error and prone to the workers being on strike.

• Colour separation was a manual process and involved the use of specialised equipment to break down images into CMYK films.

 

3. Printing Process:

• Printing was still mostly done using offset lithography, but the setup was less automated. Press operators had to manually set up ink levels, monitor paper tension, and make real-time adjustments.

• Errors in alignment or colour often required stopping the presses and making corrections, leading to more downtime, this time was sometimes longer than the time lost due to strikes. 

 

4. Post-Printing:

• After printing, the papers were manually cut and folded. Automated bundling was not as sophisticated, and more manual labour was involved in preparing the newspapers for delivery.

• Tracking of distribution numbers was less precise, often done through handwritten logs or early digital databases.

 

5. Distribution:

• Distribution was completely manual and relied on human couriers, with minimal digital integration. Delivery was tracked using paper records, that is if they were not on strike.

 

Key Differences Between Now and 30 Years Ago:

 

1. Speed & Efficiency: Today’s fully digital workflow is much faster. What used to take hours or days can now be done in minutes. Automation has streamlined the process from editing to layout and printing.

 

2. Prepress Automation: The introduction of CTP technology has eliminated the need for manual film preparation and photomechanical transfers. The imposition and colour separation processes are handled by computers.

 

3. Error Reduction: Modern systems allow for real-time error correction and colour adjustments. Thirty years ago, errors in typesetting or plate making would lead to significant delays and there was always the threat of the workers being on strike.

 

4. Labour: The printing process used to require much more manual labour, from typesetting to plate making and press operation. Today, much of the work is automated or digitally controlled, digital controllers do not go on strike.

 

5. Digital Integration: Modern systems allow for the simultaneous release of content online and in print, a concept that didn’t exist in the same way 30 years ago. Real-time news updates and digital-first publishing strategies are standard.

 

6. Environmental Impact: Thirty years ago, there was more waste due to inefficiencies in the process and the use of chemical-based film and plate-making processes. Today’s printing is more environmentally friendly, with fewer chemicals and more efficient use of materials.

 

Overall, the modern newspaper printing process is faster, more precise, and more integrated with digital platforms than it was 30 years ago, reflecting advancements in both technology and workflow automation, plus computers do not go on strike every five minutes.

 

It will not be long before newspapers become a thing of the past, it is almost impossible to give them away now e.g. the Evening Standard (London).

Very good, you were either a printer or it took you a long time to look it up. When I was 15 years old I was what was termed a compositor, ie placing either single metal letters or wooden letters in what was called a stick, after that I moved on to be a paste up artist (film on a sticky membrane, end product positive or negative film, after this I became a desk publisher, then I was a planner/platemaker (this was taping positive or negative film on thick film, creating 8, 16, 32, 48, 64 or 128 page formats) Then direct to plate came in from the pc. This was when I finally took volunteer redundancy. You and many people thought printing was easy (that is your/their opinion) for me working a 12 hour grave yard shift with only 20 minutes break was tough, knowing that many times that product had to be out of the door early morning, in those instances, I will do it tomorrow was not an option 

Edited 1 hour ago by Expat68