Thailand to tax residents’ foreign income irrespective of remittance

[BangkokReady]

5 hours ago, jippytum said:

A poster in this very forum today was reflectlng on the positive ambient vibe he got in Pattaya. 

Hope the gunfire did not disturb him. 

 

"That's not the real Thailand!"

[sambum]

13 minutes ago, jesimps said:

The only ones to go on about Pattaya are those who've never been here, but are mad jealous of us that chose to live in the area. They'd love to come here, even for a brief visit, but their wives won't let them leave the boring location that they chose to dwell. I wish some of them would manage a holiday here, then maybe they'd stop complaining of the things that happen here, which also occur anywhere in the country where there is alcohol and late opening. Give me my lovely quiet abode just outside of Pattaya over most of the boring places I've visited in this country.

I've been to Pattaya once with a couple of mates and won't be rushing back, so not everyone fits in with your preconceptions that the only ones who don't like Pattaya are the ones who've never been there. And where I live is an island resort which is far from "boring", but relatively safe from lunatics and ladyboys. P.S. 4 a.m. in Pattaya - what could possibly go wrong?

Edited 9 hours ago by sambum

[Ironmike]

Sounds like something a wanna be Russian gangster would do,, but it Pattaya so who really cares the place is a sh*thole anyway

[Oliver Holzerfilled]

3 hours ago, scorecard said:

...only hunters... shooting / killing animals for the thrill and then walking away is also hideous.  I'm happy I come from a county where 'shooting / killing animals for the thrill and then walking away' was common 50 years ago but now not seen.

 

Plus we had several highly successful gun 'hand in' drives, also successful. 

 

If your home country is so great how did you end up in Thailand?

[shdmn]

43 minutes ago, BangkokReady said:

 

"That's not the real Thailand!"

I doubt they would know.  Probably never even been to Pattaya except maybe as an alcoholic/sex tourist.  Those are the only ones who seem to thing that is all Pattaya has to offer.

[Yagoda]

5 hours ago, scorecard said:

...only hunters... shooting / killing animals for the thrill and then walking away is also hideous.  I'm happy I come from a county where 'shooting / killing animals for the thrill and then walking away' was common 50 years ago but now not seen.

 

Plus we had several highly successful gun 'hand in' drives, also successful. 

Thats a crime in the USA, usually its called wanton waste.

[eastlight]

8 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

Being drunk and stupid isn't a reason to be accosted, and it happens a lot here daily.

Does it?

[Yagoda]

5 hours ago, scorecard said:

Rubbish.

Guess you need to check the stats

[Yagoda]

2 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Oh please, the vast majority of serial killers and mass murderers are white men. So stop with the nonsense, your narrative is so skewed. 

Stop watching CSI and read some stats

[Middle Aged Grouch]

One may wonder if in Thailand there is an increasing hate against foreigners ?

 

Seeing outsiders come in with cash to spend on booze, young thai women, shopping, restaurants.... seems to fuel rage and jealousy amongst the local males.

[Bday Prang]

6 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

Happening daily isn't relatively rare, and Thailand has more intentional homicides than the US, and gun crime is rising daily here also, along with the regular daily attacks with sticks, knives and machetes. Yes, we like guns, because America has thousands of hunters, but we abhor violence. Not sure who you know there who likes it. Many mass shootings happen in Thailand also, although not as much as the US, at least for now.

you appear to live in a parallel universe, this is real life being discussed 

[eastlight]

5 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

Americans don't kill for thrills and walk away. We use the meat, and much is donated to homeless shelters. There are those that do this in every country. Hunters pay to protect game animals and usually aren't hunting to waste. Wasting game animals is definitely hideous,as there are those in the world who would do anything for that meat.

Are you talking about cannibals?

[fredwiggy]

37 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

you appear to live in a parallel universe, this is real life being discussed 

Yes, something I'm obviously much more aware of than others. There's something called research, which is best used before you reply or post, as it makes some look very foolish when they go by others opinions instead of facts, stats and logic..............https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_massacres_in_Thailand

Edited 7 hours ago by fredwiggy

[fredwiggy]

24 minutes ago, eastlight said:

Are you talking about cannibals?

Hunters using the meat of the animals they kill.

[RichardColeman]

11 hours ago, webfact said:

reported seeing a gunman approach alone and shoot at the injured group, believed to be foreigners

crime for the pd is not the violence, but the effect on tourism 

[Bday Prang]

3 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Yes, something I'm obviously much more aware of than others. There's something called research, which is best used before you reply or post, as it makes some look very foolish when they go by others opinions instead of facts, stats and logic.

facts stats and logic ? is that what makes you state stuff like "Being drunk and stupid isn't a reason to be accosted"  when it is probably the main reason why people get mugged.  I imagine the stats would confirm this

[fredwiggy]

Just now, Bday Prang said:

facts stats and logic ? is that what makes you state stuff like "Being drunk and stupid isn't a reason to be accosted"  when it is probably the main reason why people get mugged.  I imagine the stats would confirm this

Actually the main reason people get mugged is putting themselves in places where they can't defend themselves. Nothing to do with being drunk or stupid, as criminals don't just go after those types but anyone they feel they can attack and rob without taking unnecessary risks to themselves.

[Bday Prang]

37 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Actually the main reason people get mugged is putting themselves in places where they can't defend themselves. Nothing to do with being drunk or stupid, as criminals don't just go after those types but anyone they feel they can attack and rob without taking unnecessary risks to themselves.

every thing to do with being drunk,   criminals often target drunks.  I didn't say exclusively. 

[Taboo2]

Nothing good happens after 12:30 am, remember that.

[Taboo2]

9 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

My opinion this is the result that the  opening hours are too long.. 2 AM should be enough. The night is not for the good people, too drunk ,jealousy,  drugs abuse  etc and see what can happen...Besides which "normal" person is able to go out till early morning and work the next day???

And I know the entertainment venues will open 24 hours, as they only think about money, but working at night for the people has a bad influence on their health too.. Government should protect people 

You do understand that 2 am closing is the absolute worst time to close...all the men are drunk, horny and mad, and ready to fight...this is true in every country.

[Ulyssesamui]

Agh! The land of smiles. Any bets on the nationalities of victim and perp?

[Dave0206]

1 hour ago, Taboo2 said:

Nothing good happens after 12:30 am, remember that.

Both of my kids " happened after 12.30 am"  oh yes your quite right ( joking)

[Dave0206]

Whatever the injured party and friends are up to it sounds like it pays the alphard is not the cheapest car to run around in

[James9999]

2 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

Yes, something I'm obviously much more aware of than others. There's something called research, which is best used before you reply or post, as it makes some look very foolish when they go by others opinions instead of facts, stats and logic..............https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_massacres_in_Thailand

Wow we are still is 2024 and that list for the 2020s looks like it going to dwarf the previous decades. Strangely no mention of Pattaya

[Marco100]

Pattaya  , no land for old man