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How much sin sod for 28 yo single mom of 2 Bangkok suburb (Rangsit)
As for me 100K baht is nothing. I know a young girl that doesn’t have any kids with a great body and looks to kill can be in the millions. I would say if you’re both into one another and you don’t miss the money than go for it. If you’re tight on money you can say no. Doing that and her Mom might say to her she can’t marry you. -
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Thai Property Reforms: A Boon or Burden for Foreign Buyers?
Picture courtesy: Thai Rath Thailand is currently at a crossroads, deliberating potential reforms to its property laws that could significantly alter the landscape for foreign buyers. Prominent figures, including Thaksin Shinawatra, an unofficial adviser to the government, are advocating for changes to bolster foreign investment in the country’s real estate market, hoping to invigorate economic growth that has remained sluggish in recent years. At present, Thailand’s property laws are quite restrictive to foreign ownership. Foreigners can own a maximum of 49% of condominium units in any building, ensuring that Thai citizens maintain majority control. Land leases, on the other hand, are typically capped at 30 years, a policy designed to prevent permanent foreign ownership over what is deemed a national asset. However, the proposed reforms seek to extend these limits significantly. Suggestions include allowing foreigners to own up to 75% of condo units and extending leaseholds on land to 90 years. Proponents argue these changes would stimulate the property market by attracting foreign capital, providing a much-needed revenue stream, reported Barry Kenyon for Pattaya Mail Yet, this move isn’t without contention. Critics suggest that easing restrictions could jeopardise national sovereignty, allowing foreign entities to gain undue influence over Thai property markets. Concerns have been raised about inflated property prices and the possibility of foreign interests encroaching on residential spaces, echoing issues previously seen in markets like Canada. The Housing Business Association (HBA) acknowledges the complexity of such reforms. Suggestions have surfaced that any increase in the foreign quota for condominiums might come with stipulations, such as a minimum sale price of about 10 million Thai Baht (approximately £222,000), and targeted only in areas already favoured by expatriates. Additionally, potential reform measures could involve increasing taxes on properties owned by foreigners and restricting their roles in property management committees to ensure Thais remain in control. Proposed changes to land lease laws could also include stringent regulations to eliminate nominee shareholders and carefully manage land use to prevent large-scale foreign acquisitions. This isn't the first time property reforms have been proposed in Thailand. Following a coup in 2014, a regulation was introduced to allow foreigners investing 40 million Thai Baht (about £887,000) to purchase land, but it was quickly rescinded due to public backlash. Now, as Thailand contemplates new legislative proposals, the outcome remains uncertain, aside from one clear reality: the details will be critical. How these proposals are crafted and implemented could make the difference between unlocking economic potential or igniting national controversy. -- 2024-11-30 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 30 November 2024
Russian Tourists Swept Away by Waves at Koh Samui Viewpoint Picture courtesy: MGR online Two Russian tourists are missing after being swept into the sea by powerful waves at a scenic viewpoint on Koh Samui, despite warning signs advising against entering the area. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344972-russian-tourists-swept-away-by-waves-at-koh-samui-viewpoint/ -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 30 November 2024
Police Shoot to Subdue Sword Wielding Man During Drug Raid in Bang Lamung A knife-wielding man was shot and critically injured by police during a raid in a crowded neighbourhood. The incident occurred while officers from Bang Lamung Police Station were executing a search warrant as part of a crackdown on small-scale drug dealers in the area. Full dtory:https://aseannow.com/topic/1344979-police-shoot-to-subdue-sword-wielding-man-during-drug-raid-in-bang-lamung/ -
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Police Shoot to Subdue Sword Wielding Man During Drug Raid in Bang Lamung
Picture from responders. A knife-wielding man was shot and critically injured by police during a raid in a crowded neighbourhood on the morning of November 29. The incident occurred while officers from Bang Lamung Police Station were executing a search warrant as part of a crackdown on small-scale drug dealers in the area. The operation, led by Police Colonel Navin Sinthurat and Police Lieutenant Colonel Kornpong Sukwisit, began at 06:00 in the Nern Sai village, located in Soi Bang Lamung 31. During the raid, Police Sub-Lieutenant Saman Boonkaew encountered Mr. Prateep, 35, armed with a long samurai sword. According to police reports, Mr. Prateep advanced toward Sub- Lieutenant Saman, forcing the officer to retreat. However, the officer tripped and fell to the ground. Despite warning Mr. Prateep to back away, the man continued to threaten him with the weapon. With no other option, Sub-Lieutenant Saman fired one shot, hitting Mr. Prateep in the left side of his waist. The bullet exited his wrist and went straight through his right thigh, leaving him severely injured and losing a lot of blood. Emergency services from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation arrived promptly and transported Mr. Prateep to Bang Lamung Hospital. Ms. Nan, 38, the injured man's sister-in-law, revealed that police, both in uniform and plain clothes, had surrounded the community. Officers attempted to enter Mr. Prateep's room to conduct a search, prompting him to warn them not to enter. Moments later, he exited the room with a sword in hand, causing two officers to flee. Sub-Lieutenant Saman, who approached afterward, tried to de-escalate the situation but was forced to shoot when Mr. Prateep refused to comply and advanced with the weapon. Witnesses reported that a neighbour had attempted to intervene, shouting at officers not to shoot. However, the situation had already escalated, leading to the use of force. Police Colonel Navin Sinthurat stated that forensic officers had been assigned to examine the scene, including testing the officer's firearm and collecting evidence. He emphasised that Sub-Lieutenant Saman acted in self-defense and in the line of duty to protect himself from immediate harm. The police assured that the investigation would be conducted thoroughly and in accordance with the law. The case remains under investigation, with further questioning of witnesses and forensic analysis of the evidence. -- 2024-11-30 -
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British Man Arrested for Overstay and Insulting Phuket Officials
That'll teach him and his memory. Happy days at IDC. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 30 November 2024
Thailand Criticised for 'Forcibly' Deporting Cambodian Activists Picture courtesy: Wikipedia Thailand faces international criticism after forcibly deporting six Cambodian political activists, raising concerns about human rights obligations and refugee protections. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1344978-thailand-criticised-for-forcibly-deporting-cambodian-activists/ -
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Thailand Criticised for 'Forcibly' Deporting Cambodian Activists
Picture courtesy: Wikipedia Thailand faces international criticism after forcibly deporting six Cambodian political activists, raising concerns about human rights obligations and refugee protections. Human Rights Watch (HRW) reports that the deportation includes five Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) supporters who held UN refugee status and a sixth awaiting determination, along with a child who was later released to family. The activists, among them Pen Chan Sangkream and Hong An, were detained by Thai immigration in Pathum Thani on the grounds of illegal residency. This forcible deportation to Cambodia occurred swiftly, drawing condemnation for what HRW describes as an abandonment of "fundamental refugee protection principles." Upon their return, Cambodian authorities detained the adults under charges of "plotting," invoking Cambodia’s criminal code with penalties reaching up to 10 years of imprisonment. These accusations link to an August case concerning dissent over a pact between Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. Such charges, critics say, reflect Cambodia's ongoing crackdown on former CNRP members since the party's dissolution in 2017, when it fell afoul of Cambodian government animosity toward opposition activities. Earlier this year, the dynamics of Thai-Cambodian political relations had already spotlighted Thailand's controversial stance. Notably, it accommodated Cambodian requests to curb actions by opposition activists within its borders during Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet’s state visit. Such actions have been seen as part of a transnational repression strategy that extends beyond Cambodia to include Thailand's engagements with Laos and Vietnam in restricting dissident activities. Thailand’s actions raise significant questions under the newly effective Act on Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearances, purportedly crafted to prevent deportations where there's a likelihood of torture or inhumane treatment. HRW argues that in forcibly deporting these individuals, Thailand disregards these protocols alongside international obligations to protect refugees and asylum seekers. This situation also clouds Thailand’s recent triumphant securing of a UN Human Rights Council seat, starting January 2025, as the deportations starkly contradict the commitments implied in its candidacy. Ultimately, these developments underline the persistent tension between political expedience and human rights obligations in Southeast Asian politics. As Thailand maneuvers these diplomatically sensitive contexts, its actions scrutinised globally, questions about its commitment to international human rights standards go uneluded, reported Bangkok Post. -- 2024-11-30
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