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Starmer Faces a Crucial Decision: Sack Reeves or Risk Political Collapse
Possibly an unpopular opinion, but I think we should pay our politicians significantly more. If we want to be led by the best, most qualified people, we need to offer competitive salaries. Otherwise you get people like Jonathan Gullis or Jared O'Mara in positions of power, and nobody could surely want that. -
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Thai lawyer argues most expats won’t be impacted by personal income tax
Every now and again this topic raises its head enough for me to notice and I think I am in similar waters (except IRS). My strategy was to transfer enough cash to last me 2 years at the end of last year and see what happens, with a view to spending 180 days outside of Thailand in year 3 when I then replenish the bank account with another 2 years worth of spending without incurring Thai tax. Like all the best, most meticulously laid out plans, it didn't meet with the reality so my 2 years worth of cash looks like it will last about 1.5 years. It's already been a year now since they announced this and I still have no idea if what I would classify as "savings" (income accrued overseas prior to 2024) is classified by Thailand as "income" when remitted into Thailand and subject to tax, so I am not optimistic I will be any the wiser in 1, 2 or 3 years time. -
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Apart from Thais working in the tourism sector, does anyone actually want Russians here?
@BarBoy that was a great idea for a topic here. Good fun for a lazy Sunday.- 1
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Apart from Thais working in the tourism sector, does anyone actually want Russians here?
Two thirds don't want um, a decent majority. it's clear to see why out there, it's become like the wild-west since they reopened after covid! -
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Thai lawyer argues most expats won’t be impacted by personal income tax
Cannot say that I have seen anyone giving specific tax advise. I have seen people, including me, giving their opinion on information that is freely available to the public. The Thai Revenue Code. CRS DTA's -
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Far-right activists from Germany spent US election day at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
What we have here, as usual, is one of a few old leftist harpies enjoying gossiping. Grok (now free on X), relates the reasons: Gossips enjoy gossiping for several psychological and social reasons: Social Bonding: Sharing gossip can act as a form of social currency, strengthening bonds between people by sharing secrets or information that others might not know. It creates a sense of community or an "in-group" feeling where trust is assumed among the sharers. Entertainment and Excitement: Gossip can be inherently entertaining. It often involves stories that are dramatic or surprising, providing a break from daily routine or mundane tasks. This excitement can be a form of escapism, where individuals get to experience the thrill of narratives without direct involvement. Self-Esteem Boost: People sometimes gossip to feel better about themselves by comparison. If the gossip involves someone else's misfortune or mistakes, it can make the gossiper feel superior or more competent by comparison. Power and Control: Gossip can give individuals a sense of power or control over social dynamics. By knowing and spreading information, one can influence others' perceptions or even the social standing of those being gossiped about. Validation and Attention: Gossip can serve as a way to validate one's own beliefs or to gain attention from peers. If others engage with the gossip, it can affirm the gossiper's social standing or the relevance of their information. Social Learning: Gossip can also have an informative function, teaching people about social norms, what behaviors are rewarded or punished within a community. It helps in understanding the social environment better, like who can be trusted, who is in favor, or how one should behave to fit in. Relief of Boredom: For some, gossiping is simply a way to pass time or to avoid boredom. It's a social activity that can fill conversational gaps. Evolutionary Perspective: From an evolutionary standpoint, gossip might have developed as a tool for social survival. Understanding the dynamics of one's group, including alliances and enmities, could have been crucial for survival in ancestral environments. However, while gossip can serve these functions, it also comes with risks like damaging relationships, creating a culture of mistrust, or betraying confidences. Thus, while it has its allure, the enjoyment of gossip is often tempered by its potential negative consequences. -
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Pheu Thai Pushes Bold Anti-Coup Legislation in Thailand
This is how Xi consolidated power in China. -
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Giving you a grand saving of 1300 Baht . 30 GBP Go on the Tottenham , 30 Quid .
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