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Man Crashes Car into Power Poles in Ladprao, 11 Poles Down, Drugs and Gun Found in Vehicle
Boy oh boy is he in trouble. -
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Huge markup on imported foods. Why?
I lol at everyone who seems to think that shipping "foreign foods" from (the UK, America, Europe or even Australia) is "free" and that Thailand wouldn't have any Import Duties and Tariffs on it. Of course it's going to be more expensive ! Just like buying authentic "Thai" or other "foreign" foods would be back in your home countries. If it's such a burden for you, simply send some money to family/friends "back home", have them run around and do some shopping for you and then mail it to you (don't use a courier like FedEx or DHL though). Make sure you track what the item(s) cost "back home", add the postage/shipping fees and hope it slips past Customs without them tacking on (I think it's about 20%). I recently ordered some very hot sauce from Amazon. Paid about $112. Paid through the nose for shipping because it was shipped via FedEx (not by choice). Paid through the nose again because FedEx was playing stupid games to add more fees to the invoice. The actual Customs Duties and Fees on the order came out to almost bang on 20%. So imagine a shop doing the same thing. Right off the bat they'd literally have to double the price of that sauce to pay for it, the shipping and Duties. PLUS add on their own mark-up to pay for the shop's expenses and labour. And maybe, if they're lucky, they'll be able to make a small profit. While listening to everyone whine about why it costs so much more here than "back home". -
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Is Thailand Value for money
The way it was explained to me by a researcher : if it has a label then try to avoid it as it means it has been processed. If you don't believe that, read the contents on the label and you will see some foreign languages - naming the chemicals added for flavor, color, sugar/fructose/glucose, if not label, means it is a fruit or veggie so unless marked as organic, probably sprayed with poisons. good luck! -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 7 October 2024
Deputy House Speaker Pichet Approves MP's Sick Leave Amid Tak Bai Case Concerns Picture courtesy: WeR NEWS Deputy House Speaker Pichet Chuamuangphan has confirmed he approved a sick leave request for Pheu Thai Party MP Gen Pisal Wattanawongkiri, amid worries it might enable him to avoid facing trial regarding the Tak Bai massacre. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340018-deputy-house-speaker-pichet-approves-mps-sick-leave-amid-tak-bai-case-concerns/ -
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Huge markup on imported foods. Why?
You are correct, one I bought yesterday is 400g....I would have expected it to be a lb/450g. -
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Car recommendations
Toyota are reliable and service is good and plentiful -
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Jatuporn Threatens Street Protests Against Casino and Land Lease Plans
Yeah, he is only looking for a way to get back home. Was a while since he was in jail now. Missing the food and friendship, I guess. -
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Deputy House Speaker Pichet Approves MP's Sick Leave Amid Tak Bai Case Concerns
Deputy House Speaker Pichet Chuamuangphan has confirmed he approved a sick leave request for Pheu Thai Party MP Gen Pisal Wattanawongkiri, amid worries it might enable him to avoid facing trial regarding the Tak Bai massacre. The approved leave, spanning from 26th August to 30th October, allows Gen Pisal, currently receiving medical treatment overseas, a significant hiatus from Thailand. Gen Pisal, formerly the Fourth Army Region's commander, is entangled in the Tak Bai case concerning the 2004 crackdown on protesters in Narathiwat province, which left 48 dead or injured. The case's statute of limitations is due to expire on 25th October, leaving many questioning if Gen Pisal will attend court in time. Mr Pichet has stated that members of parliament commonly request leave for various reasons, including health and personal issues. He refrained from commenting on apprehensions that Gen Pisal's leave might impact the justice process, only noting that leave requests of up to 80 days have precedents in the House. The Tak Bai case, accepted by Narathiwat Provincial Court on 23rd August, poses a significant challenge to the judiciary and political landscape, given Gen Pisal's pending indictment. Critics argue the timing of his leave request raises suspicions about potential evasion of legal responsibilities. Political voices from various factions have urged swift action. Palang Pracharath Party spokesman Piya Tawichai has called for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to expedite the case. Former election commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn criticised the approval process and noting a lack of medical documentation for the leave. Highlighting concern over timing, Fair Party MP Kannavee Suebsang pointed out the proximity between the leave request and the court's acceptance of the case. These developments broaden the dialogue on accountability and transparency within Thailand's political and judicial systems, reported Bangkok Post. Picture courtesy: WeR NEWS -- 2024-10-07 -
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Parents Demand 1.21M Baht Compensation for Children They Didn’t Raise
thais are just in for the money, -
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S/E Asian Thai Consulates going to eVisa online system effective Tuesday Oct 8th
I think we will eventually see ALL the consulates switch over to the eVisa web portal, we can only watch the f/b pages and websites for any announcements -
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1/3 of Cash Handout Recipients Undecided on Backing Thai Govt
It´s the 86,79% that are dangerous. They are the ones that include the daily expenses for Lao Khao. 🤣 -
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Woman Fatally Shoots Popular Female DJ Over Debt Dispute in Chana, Songkhla
So now she will never see the light of day again , and never get the money..? Great plan ? -
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Young Man Drowns in Canal After Deciding to Swim During Fishing Trip
So, here they watched and waited until the guy could not swim no more to call rescue, while a Chinese on a raft was reported for disturbance. -
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