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Thailand's 50-Day Deadline to Assess Entertainment Complex Proposal
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Has Thailand Caught Up with the 21st Century?
Corruption exists even in the wealthiest nations, though it takes more polished forms. In places like the U.S. or U.K., it’s not uncommon to see politicians influenced by corporate donors, special interests, or lobbying groups. Money flows into campaigns and legislation in ways that are technically legal but morally questionable. Tax evasion by the ultra-rich and multinational corporations like Apple, Amazon and Google is widespread, draining billions from public services. Even the massive 2008 financial crisis in the US stemmed partly from corruption in the banking system and poor regulatory oversight. Child welfare and animal care aren’t what they should be either. There are still school districts in rural areas of the U.S. where children ride on old, unsafe buses that lack proper seatbelts, and countless American schools are in disrepair, with crumbling buildings and underfunded resources. Meanwhile, stray animals are an issue in many Western cities, and shelters are overcrowded with abandoned pets. Puppy mills operate under weak enforcement in the U.S., churning out sick and neglected animals for profit. Road safety is a major problem too. The U.S. has some of the worst traffic fatality rates in the developed world, largely due to drunk driving, speeding, and distracted drivers looking down at their smartphones. In cities like New York or Chicago, potholes can go unaddressed for years, damaging vehicles and even causing accidents. Cyclists are routinely injured or killed due to poor infrastructure and driver negligence, and pedestrian fatalities are on the rise across much of the country's. Infrastructure isn’t immune either. Power grids in wealthy countries are aging and unreliable. California experiences rolling blackouts regularly due to wildfire risks and grid capacity issues. Storms regularly knock out power in many states, leaving residents in the dark for days or even weeks. Water crises aren’t limited to the developing world; Flint, Michigan, is a prime example of how poor management left a city with toxic, undrinkable water for years. Meanwhile, rural areas in both the U.S. and parts of Europe still lack access to reliable high-speed internet, putting them at a disadvantage compared to urban centers. Human trafficking is a global crisis, and wealthy nations are no exception. In the U.S., victims are trafficked for forced labor and sexual exploitation in significant numbers. Europe faces similar issues, with traffickers targeting vulnerable migrants and refugees for exploitation in agriculture, domestic work, and prostitution. The enforcement of trafficking laws often lags behind the scale of the problem, leaving many victims without justice or support. Crime is another persistent issue. Knife crime has surged in parts of the U.K., particularly in cities like London, where youth violence continues to rise. The U.S. faces one of the highest rates of gun violence among developed nations, with mass shootings being alarmingly common, averaging at least one a day in the U.S. In both Europe and the U.S., systemic inequalities and poverty fuel many of these crimes, while overcrowded prisons often fail to rehabilitate offenders, perpetuating cycles of violence. Immigration and labor exploitation are also ongoing concerns. In the U.S., undocumented workers often face unsafe working conditions in industries like farming, construction, and domestic work, while many lack legal protections. In Europe, forced labor in agriculture and manufacturing is not uncommon, and migrant workers often face poor wages, unsafe conditions, and discrimination. Hate crimes, including murders motivated by race and religion, remain a sobering issue in developed countries. In the U.S., racially motivated large scale killings have made headlines, such as the Charleston church shooting in 2015, where Black worshippers were targeted in a hate-fueled massacre. Similarly, the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting in 2018 was one of the deadliest attacks on the Jewish community in American history. The U.K. has also seen high-profile cases, such as the murder of Jo Cox in 2016 by an extremist influenced by far-right ideologies, and attacks on mosques and Muslim individuals have increased significantly in recent years. These crimes expose the ongoing presence of racial and religious hatred, even in countries that champion diversity and equality. So while the West has made incredible strides in technology, infrastructure, and governance, it is far from flawless. Many of the issues that are blamed on poorer countries exist here too, albeit in forms that are often hidden under the surface. There’s no denying progress, but there’s still a long way to go to solve these problems. -
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Guidance please on Non O application from UK
Ok thanks a lot, I'll check on the TM30 first and then take it from there. -
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Trump's Mass Deportation Plans Spark Controversy and Resistance Across the US
...so in YOUR America, there are no Americans working at fast food restaurants? No legal immigrants either? Just poor exploited illegals getting their $15-20 an hour... You keep repeating the same tired racist trope of illegals doing jobs Americans wont do. They WILL do them, just not for the depressed wages offered to illegals. Remove the downward pressure on wages that illegal labour creates, and let the marketplace decide the wages. Combine that with tightening up welfare and benefits and you will see a dramatic difference. -
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Thai tax tangle: Expats warned of new rules on overseas income
A DTA is not going to use 'custom Thai' expressions to define income. Rather it follows the international practice for wording. So if a DTA says only taxable in UK (I assume this is a civil servant / military pension) then it is NOT taxable in Thailand. This does not mean tax exempt. It means NOT taxable (if I understand your post correctly , assuming you are not using different word from the DTA). In that case, clearly to me (ie IMHO) that income should be treated as non assessable. If non-assessable, then it need not be included in a Thai tax calculation and should not go on a tax form. I can only conclude that the RD official made a mistake. If you are skeptical, I would (if I were you) return to the RD if not too far away (with a Thai version of the DTA in hand if possible, and if not the English language version) and ask again. Perhaps even bring a copy of Royal Decree 18 with you (although I do not believe that should be necessary). Every one makes mistakes now and then - and the same is true for RD officials. .
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