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Cold buses?
True for the usual "inter provincial buses". The first time I used one I wasn't prepared. It was one of the coldest rainy mornings that you can imagine. Entering the bus and the AC is full blowing. At that time I was naive enough to ask the attendant about it. "Is not >possible< to change". I rarely use buses and the Suvarnabhumi to Pattaya were not that crazy frozen. -
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ICE vs EV, the debate thread
@vinny41 The purpose of my asking you to research it was to encourage you to research & post in a balanced way. It's only too easy to cherry pick and post only what furthers your general stance, I'm as guilty as anyone. But I think it's important we balance what we post as it stops the back and forth bickering. -
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And so the exodus of quality expats begins. This time it's personal
As for sunset views - here are a couple of views I took from my condo balcony. One is sunset. The other is moon set. Pretty amazing I think. (My camera is a 'cheap' Nikon CoolPix P900 bridge camera). -
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Thailand to tax residents’ foreign income irrespective of remittance
There really isn't a change for Thais earning abroad, apart from they are going to be investigating large companies who formerly used the loophole to save millions in tax. Most foreigners who work here should be able to read Thai, or have an accountant to help. No change for them anyway. Retirees should stay under the radar, unlike one guy I know who foolishly went to the RD and volunteered his foreign pension. There are news sources spreading fear for readers and probably getting sponsored by lawyers and accountancy firms who are licking their lips in anticipation of all the newbie pensioners afraid of their own shadow in Thailand. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 22 October 2024
Thailand’s smog showdown: Clearing the air with a bold 30% cut by Bob Scott Picture courtesy of CNN In a bid to wipe the smog off the map, Thailand’s Pollution Control Department (PCD) is gearing up for a 2024 blitz on air pollution, aiming to slash hotspots by a daring 30%. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1341349-thailand’s-smog-showdown-clearing-the-air-with-a-bold-30-cut/ -
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How is Halloween celebrated in Thailand?
12 posts Bday Obsessed with a holiday few in Thailand celebrate, or too much coffee? -
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Foreign Election Interference in the US 2024 Election!
They were protesting. Similar but not as violent as the mostly peaceful summer of love. -
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Thailand’s smog showdown: Clearing the air with a bold 30% cut
In a bid to wipe the smog off the map, Thailand’s Pollution Control Department (PCD) is gearing up for a 2024 blitz on air pollution, aiming to slash hotspots by a daring 30%. PCD Chief Preeyaporn Suwanaked held court at a buzzing press conference, revealing the National Environment Board’s stamp of approval on an ambitious blueprint to combat haze. This all-encompassing plan targets smog culprits lurking in forests, farms, and cityscapes. With a sharp eye on cutting traffic snarls, the PCD’s playbook includes trimming public bus fares, putting vehicles under the microscope, and rolling out work-from-home days in bustling urban hubs. Turning up the heat on fire prevention, the department has drawn a risk map for 14 forest complexes across the northern and northeastern landscapes, with new rules demanding farmers log in with government officials before sparking any flames, said Preeyaporn. “Our mission is crystal clear: we’re out to trim nationwide hotspots by a robust 30% next year.” On the meteorological front, Thailand is sailing through the La Nina phase, stretching from September to March, bringing with it torrents of rain that are likely to dampen hotspot numbers compared to past years. Yet, even as cleaner skies beckon, Preeyaporn assured the public that vigilance remains the watchword. The PCD is set to team up with allied agencies, ready to tackle any pollution setbacks head-on. Meanwhile, Sakda Tridech, the PCD Air Quality and Noise Management Division chief, issued a heads-up for Bangkokians as he predicted a spike in pesky particulates next month, thanks to an impending cold blast blowing in from China. Only two weeks ago, Bangkok and its neighbouring provinces awoke to find themselves enveloped in a thick blanket of smog, as pollution levels reached dangerously high levels. The stagnant air trapped hazardous levels of PM2.5, leaving the city gasping for breath. According to the Pollution Control Department, PM2.5 (tiny particles less than 2.5 microns in diameter) breached the safe threshold of 35 microgrammes per cubic metre in several areas of Bangkok and nearby provinces. By 11am, October 8, readings across the capital ranged from 37 to 48.8µg/m3, with Sathorn district topping the chart. Neighbouring regions like Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, and Samut Sakhon were also suffocating under similar levels of smog. by Bob Scott Picture courtesy of CNN Source: The Thaiger -- 2024-10-22 -
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Police seek 3 suspects for dumping woman’s body near cassava farm
Uthai Thani in Isaan. I never stop learning 😖 -
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Fresh Push to Send Thaksin Back to Jail Intensifies
No,these are side effects of his terrible illness. -
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Best place to eat steam fish in North Jomtien
They didn't ask about 'standard', Smarty... 😊 -
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Israel's Decapitation Operation: A Game-Changer in Middle Eastern Conflicts
Decapitation? I thought that was the preferred method of killing for Hamas, not the Israelis? When did the Israeli military start decapitating terrorists? -
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90 days missed.
He would have gone to immigration in person to file the TM47 and apparently been fined 2k -
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Factorio Space Age - will you play it?
At Covid times I played almost 1000 hour Factorio. It's a fascinating game, and very addictive. Now, yesterday Factorio Space Age was released. I saw on YouTube videos since a couple of days that this will be released soon. A week ago I thought I will watch a couple of videos but I won't play it - because it might be difficult to stop. And then, yesterday, I downloaded it within the first hour when it was released. Until now, I didn't play it. And my plan is to wait until the weekend, so that I get some real work done within the week. Did you ever play Factorio? Are you addicted to it? Will you play Factorio Space Age? Or are you addicted to any other games. In general, I avoid the word addiction except for hard drugs. But I have to admit with this game I understand the concept how someone just doesn't want to stop. -
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