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Jeju Air Flight from Bangkok Skids Off Runway at Muan Airport, 28 Dead
ABSOLUTELY....!!!! This was a disastrous oversight on the part of the airport designers. In addition, just from Google Street View, one can easily view the conditions past the runway, and it's ALL flat land. There was no need for this to happen, if only someone had thought....ahead. And, as you say, one must wait for the published report in several months' time. Many Years ago, when AV&ST was slightly different in format, and was a lot drier, featuring detailed accident reports, I subscribed to this excellent publication, and enjoyed it very much..like DECADES ago. The full report will be forthcoming. One must wait until then before drawing any firm conclusions. Still....that BURM at the end of the runway was a DEAD-giveaway of one of the factors that might have led to higher death toll....just my view. -
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Why some of us did not get COVID symptoms …even though we were exposed.
I despised being forced to get vaccinated if I wanted to partake in certain important activities I do often. I had my doubts about what the media was selling but in the end I think the vaccines were beneficial. To what extent, I have no clue. The wife and I both got Covid soon after our second shot. We are both slim and extremely healthy but that was a rough week! I never felt I was going to die but it made me realize how important health was and how little the media was promoting health as a cure. Getting a nasty case of Covid and being extremely unhealthy like many would be frightening. Covid preyed on the weak and on this forum you couldn’t even discuss this “fact”. Weird times. -
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Thai gov. to tax (remitted) income from abroad for tax residents starting 2024 - Part II
And taking this information combined with the info you provided in the “who lives on less than 20k” thread, obviously you aren’t someone who will be paying any taxes but are ever so happy to talk about how we should all be paying taxes for….”the social fabric”. Whatever that means. Taxes for thee but not for me is basically your mantra. You stated that you already own your vehicles and toys and don’t need anything else. So of course you aren’t bringing anything into the economy or contributing in any way either via taxes or expenditures. Perhaps, expats who have skirted the system and are living in their wives houses for free should be taxed on whatever the tax board would consider “Equivalent Rent”. If property taxes are instated for foreigners….same thing. Why should a foreigner live for free in a house purchased for their wife be exempted. It’s almost as if there are multitudes of Thai wives who are harboring “tax fugitives”. Tax any property that has a rich foreigner living in it….even if owned by a Thai. Greetings from Vietnam! 😘 -
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Looming Crisis: Private Schools Face Closures Amid VAT Hike
Following on for the above comment.... In Europe, most countries exempt private education from VAT, recognising its role in society and aligning with the principle of supporting educational services. Private education is generally not subject to VAT in... Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece (after revoking its VAT on private education in 2015), Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden These countries typically classify private education as a public good or essential service, aligning its tax treatment with that of public education, which is also exempt from VAT. In Europe, only a few countries apply VAT or equivalent taxes to private education services. These countries usually do so under specific conditions or for particular types of private education. Countries That Tax Private Education: - United Kingdom (as of Jan 2025) - Greece Introduced a 23% VAT on private education in 2015 during austerity measures, this tax was later revoked as it was disaster. - Ireland - Some private education services, particularly non-essential courses or commercial training, are subject - Switzerland - taxes some private educational services if they do not fall under exemptions for compulsory schooling or vocational education. - Norway - Certain specialised or private education services, particularly commercial training programs, are subject to VAT. Thus: the question has to be asked - If the vast majority of the EU identifies that taxing private education is fundamentally flawed, why does the UK Labour government see it differently ???? -
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Employee Complaints Tarnish Mental Health Firm Backed by Duke of Sussex
Sounds like he started bringing Meghan to the office with him to show staff her special brand of "kindness and authenticity".- 1
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Looming Crisis: Private Schools Face Closures Amid VAT Hike
Consumers and suppliers of private educational services might benefit from a lower VAT rate for several reasons, often rooted in public policy objectives and the unique nature of education as a service.... Why ??... Education as a Public Good Education is often viewed as a public good with significant societal benefits, such as fostering a more educated workforce, promoting equality of opportunity, and enhancing civic participation. Lower VAT rates on private educational services can make higher quality education more accessible. Encouraging Investment in Education A reduced VAT rate can incentivise consumers to invest in their or their children's education, which can have long-term economic and social benefits. Suppliers of educational services may also be encouraged to expand or improve their offerings, knowing that their services are more affordable to consumers. Reducing Inequality Having no VAT on educational services can help reduce financial barriers for families who may otherwise struggle to afford private education.The no VAT policy supports the principle of equal access to education, even in contexts where public education options are limited or less desirable - all the VAT does is ensure the wealthier continue to have access to higher standards of education while those on the 'borderline' of affordability do not. Alignment with Exemptions for Public Education Many countries already exempt or apply reduced VAT rates to public educational services (see next further comment below in another post). Extending similar benefits to private education ensures a level playing field across the EU and recognises the role of private providers in meeting educational needs. Encouraging Diversity and Choice By lowering VAT, governments can promote diversity in educational offerings, allowing consumers to choose services that best meet their needs, whether public or private. This approach respects individual preferences and fosters innovation and competition in the education sector. Long-Term Economic Benefits Education drives economic growth by improving skills and productivity. Lower VAT rates on educational services can be seen as an investment in human capital, which yields returns in terms of higher income and tax revenue in the future. Aggregate Result Mathematics If 10,000 students leave private school for state schools, will 10,000 (or more students from state schools) achieve the same grades ?... Will there be an overall improvement in education (demonstrable in improved grades) ? Or, will there be no difference at all, and we have just potentially lost 10,000 high performers due to a lower standard of education ? -
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MAGA civil war as Elon Musk and Vivek clash with hard right on key immigration issue
Interesting to see how Vivek has disappeared on this subject and tried to change tactics and subjects. Now, he's out criticizing federal regulations as the real war on the working man. Don't know about that. 40 hour work weeks and no child labor sound pretty good to me. So does a minimum wage and the right to time and a half for overtime pay. What hurts working people are 1) outsourcing jobs to cheap labor 2) importing cheap labor from India (95 percent of H1Bs come from India), and 3) allowing mushrooming immigration numbers to double and triple the costs of houses. This guy has really revealed himself. The pharma stock scam he pulled has really soured me on him. I had heard indirect references. But only with the backlash to his "lazy Americans" comments did I hear the full extent of what he pulled. Vivek should be in jail. I think he has forever marginalized himself, because of the stock scam and his criticism of American culture and Americans.
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