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Mark Zuckerberg Dines with Donald Trump Amid Signs of a Repaired Relationship
If talking about Musk and Zuckerberg, none over me, as I don't use their vile social media sites. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 30 November 2024
‘Wife for hire’: Inside Thailand’s shocking rental marriage trend by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of Hidden Compass Thailand’s notorious “rental wife” trend is turning heads and sparking heated debates. Dubbed the “black pearl” phenomenon, this controversial practice is thriving in Pattaya’s red-light districts, offering foreign tourists a temporary taste of companionship for a fee. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344992-‘wife-for-hire’-inside-thailand’s-shocking-rental-marriage-trend/ -
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Have You Won the Game of Life?
Our USA Soc Sec should be more than enough to live here (for marriage visa), and not taxable, here, or in the USA. Mine's enough for retirement visa requirements. -
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‘Wife for hire’: Inside Thailand’s shocking rental marriage trend
Photo courtesy of Hidden Compass by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Thailand’s notorious “rental wife” trend is turning heads and sparking heated debates. Dubbed the “black pearl” phenomenon, this controversial practice is thriving in Pattaya’s red-light districts, offering foreign tourists a temporary taste of companionship for a fee. The practice, often called “temporary marriage,” sees women from impoverished rural areas become companions to tourists, offering services ranging from casual companionship to acting as tour guides. Contracts last anywhere from a few days to several months, with fees varying based on the woman’s looks, age, and education—ranging from US$1,600 to an eye-watering US$116,000. Lavert A. Emmanuel’s new book, Thai Taboo: The Rise of Wife Rental in Modern Society, dives into this shadowy world, describing how the practice, once hidden, has now become a significant income source for young people struggling to make ends meet. “This isn’t just a transactional arrangement. Some women end up marrying their clients, while others maintain long-term paid relationships.” Inspired by similar services in Japan and South Korea, Thailand’s rental wife trend caters to the loneliness that comes with urbanisation and demanding lifestyles. Tourists, drawn by Thailand’s reputation for hospitality, often initiate arrangements in bars, restaurants, or nightclubs, negotiating terms directly with the women. Despite its prevalence, the practice operates in a legal grey area. While the Thai government acknowledges its existence, there are no laws regulating it. Critics argue that this lack of oversight leaves women vulnerable to exploitation. Cultural factors also play a role. Thailand’s relatively liberal attitude towards relationships means these arrangements face less stigma than they might elsewhere. For some, the rental wife industry represents a way to bridge economic gaps, but for others, it’s a troubling reflection of societal inequality, reported News18. Photo courtesy of Travel Mermaid Source: The Thaiger -- 2024-11-30 -
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Drink deep, my brothers, of the delicious tears of the deluded left!
"... gigantic mistake made allowing those incapable to participate in voting" certainly we will shortly learn if that was the case in the recent American election ... -
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Have You Won the Game of Life?
From what I see of the American pension system -- it seems fairer then most, they dont penalize you for living in another country, Like UK -Oz -Kiwi etc---I had a retired American friend who fathered a child here and they increased his pension-- Lived 20 years UK---13 years Kiwi--20 years Oz --25 years Thailand- A lot of the time I was in the merchant navy so so saw a lot of other countries. -
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Non 0 Based on Child visa stamp
The mistake would be in receiving a 60 day stamp. Non O entry provides 90 day stamp. Do nothing. Out of interest do you plan to obtain a 12 month extension? -
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