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      Thailand Live Friday 11 October 2024

      93-Year-Old Woman Crawls into Sakae Krang River & is Missing While Daughter Sleeps A 93-year-old woman with dementia has gone missing after crawling into the Sakae Krang River while her daughter, who had briefly fallen asleep, was unaware. Full story :https://aseannow.com/topic/1340386-93-year-old-woman-crawls-into-sakae-krang-river-is-missing-while-daughter-sleeps/
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      Why do retirees marry in Thailand ?

      The most important question is NOT WHY do they marry....but... WHO do they marry. Who they marry is also the PROBLEM.....and not just the QUESTION.
      GammaGlobulin in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
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      Foreign Tour Operators Flood Phuket, Taking Jobs from Locals

      Every country has laws that people agree or disagree on. I don't think it is an unusual law for students on study visas to be banned from working or opening/operating a business. The reason for their visa is study, not work. There are work visas and business visas for those purposes. Not sure why you may think that is a stupid law. If categories of visas are stupid, then just let everyone in for whatever purpose they desire? You are apparently not well informed on university degrees and their usefulness. The Chinese girl who I mentioned, was in a program for a degree in Thai language. So, you'd esteem a degree in Thai language from any run of the mill European university over a Thai university just because of your perception of Thai education? There are a number of programs in Thailand that are very decent even on an international level. I even know of at least one program at a mid tier Thai university that is completely run by foreigners, from the Dean and Department Head to every professor, most of whom are members of a well respected (throughout the world and top level universities) international organization pertaining to their program. You need to look at specific programs if you care about an education in any specific field, which any meaningful employer would know. But if you only care about a piece of paper that says you finished uni, then I suppose your generalization would hold ok. I wouldn't say excellent programs is the norm for their international programs, but using such a broad brush to dismiss Thai university degrees altogether is about as informed and rational as the rest of your comment.
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      Afghan Man charged with Election day terror plot

      Being the sole replier to one's own topic -- kinda like Norman Bates having a conversation with 'Mother'.
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      Double-Ten Retailer Promotions: 10-10 is a Chinese Holiday. So, why is this big DEAL here?

      I did get a few good deals, yesterday. So happy I went shopping, yesterday, in fact. Did you?
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      Donald Trump’s New Tax Promise: Eliminating Income Taxes for Americans Abroad

      Kamala will announce this as her policy too next week
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      93-Year-Old Woman Crawls into Sakae Krang River & is Missing While Daughter Sleeps

      A 93-year-old woman with dementia has gone missing after crawling into the Sakae Krang River while her daughter, who had briefly fallen asleep, was unaware. Search efforts are ongoing, but strong currents have hindered recovery attempts. At 16:00 on October 10, Uthai Thani Governor Teerapat Katchamat, along with Provincial Police Chief Pol. Maj. Gen. Narongdej Saksomboon, local authorities, and rescue teams, arrived at a residence in Ban Nam Tok, Sakae Krang subdistrict, Uthai Thani, where the incident occurred. Ms. Pao (surname withheld), 63, the missing woman’s daughter, reported that her mother, Ms. Chanaporn (surname withheld), had gone missing at around 12:30. CCTV footage captured the elderly woman crawling out of the house shortly after Ms. Pao had fallen asleep. Ms. Pao explained that her mother had been suffering from severe memory loss and, in the past, had expressed a desire to die. “She often said she didn’t want to live anymore,” Ms. Pao shared. She added that despite her mother’s inability to walk, she would crawl if she wanted to go somewhere. Ms. Pao admitted that she had fallen asleep for about 10 minutes, and when she woke, she found her mother missing and feared that she had crawled into the river, which is just 10 metres from their home. Rescue divers from the Uthai Thani Provincial Administration Organisation and the Uthai Thani Rescue Foundation have been searching the river but have so far been unable to locate the elderly woman. Authorities have also searched around the home in case Ms. Chanaporn had crawled elsewhere, but CCTV footage showed only her exit from the house. Due to the camera’s limited range, it is unclear if she reached the river, though authorities believe she likely did. Neighbours confirmed that despite her inability to walk, Ms. Chanaporn was able to crawl quickly and likely made her way into the river. The Sakae Krang River is currently experiencing high water levels and strong currents, leading the search teams to believe that her body may wash some way downstream. File picture for reference only. -- 2024-10-11
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      Pattaya Police Raid Poker Gambling Ring, Arrest 9 Foreign Players

      Thailand could be Paradise, if there just would be no gambling 😏
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      Thai Police Bust Multi-Million Baht Sex Toy Smuggling Ring

      Big Dongs don't play.
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      Pattaya Police Raid Poker Gambling Ring, Arrest 9 Foreign Players

      They are bang to rights for having 37 decks of cards! Thailand has a unique law regulating playing cards. This law, known as the Playing Cards Act, was enacted in 1943. Its primary purpose is to control the production, distribution, and possession of playing cards within the country. Key points of the Playing Cards Act: Quantity Restriction: A person is generally allowed to possess no more than 120 playing cards. This limit is intended to prevent illegal gambling activities. Official Stamp: All playing cards sold in Thailand must bear an official stamp from the Excise Department. This stamp indicates that the cards have been approved for sale and taxation. Production and Import: The production and import of playing cards are strictly regulated. Only authorized entities can produce or import playing cards. Uno players would not fall under this law, and the bridge club members were not arrested for playing bridge, but for having too many playing cards.
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      Former Aussie cop’s epic run across Thailand for tsunami victims

      Got a link for donations, sound like a worthy cause. Good luck mate 🙏
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      Thailand triumphs in UN Human Rights council bid

      Speechless! Imprisoning opponents, jailing peaceful protesters, deporting activists, the defamation low, letting high so culprits escape abroad. It's all in line with human rights.
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      Donald Trump’s New Tax Promise: Eliminating Income Taxes for Americans Abroad

      In the final stretch of his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump has made a bold new promise to eliminate US income taxes for Americans living abroad. This latest proposal joins a growing list of plans aimed at cutting personal tax bills. Trump has also floated the idea of exempting tipped wages, overtime pay, and Social Security benefits from taxation, all part of his broader strategy to lessen the tax burden on Americans. In a statement aimed at American expatriates, Trump declared, "I support ENDING the Double Taxation of overseas Americans!" He added, "Let’s put America First, together. Register to Vote, and vote Republican." Currently, US citizens, no matter where they reside in the world, must file tax information with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Some expatriates are required to pay US taxes in addition to the levies they pay in the country where they live. Trump's plan could simplify these obligations for the approximately 9 million Americans the State Department estimates live abroad. The tax system, as it stands, does not mean all expats owe money to the IRS. The tax code provides credits to offset federal taxes owed, and individuals earning less than $126,500 are not required to pay any US taxes. However, advocates for changing the taxation of Americans abroad point out that these IRS rules contribute to a trend where a few thousand people renounce their US citizenship annually. It is typically higher-earning expatriates who face the most significant tax bills under current rules. If implemented, Trump’s plan could potentially allow wealthier Americans to relocate to low-tax countries and avoid paying US taxes altogether. The Wall Street Journal was the first to report Trump’s proposal. While the plan would reduce paperwork and likely lower tax bills for Americans abroad, it would require approval from Congress. If successful, it could mark a significant shift in how the US handles expatriate taxation. This pledge to eliminate taxes for Americans living overseas is just one piece of Trump’s broader tax-cutting agenda. Throughout his campaign, he has championed efforts to reduce household and corporate tax burdens. Trump has promised to push for a renewal of the 2017 tax overhaul, much of which is set to expire at the end of next year. These sweeping tax proposals, if implemented, could amount to more than $10 trillion over a decade, according to estimates from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. While Trump’s plan offers relief for Americans abroad, it contrasts with his approach to US-based businesses. He has called for lowering the corporate tax rate to 15 percent from the current 21 percent, but only for companies that manufacture inside the US. Companies that operate overseas, on the other hand, could face higher tax rates and tariffs if they attempt to sell their products to American consumers. Widespread tariffs are a core component of Trump’s economic strategy. Last month, he threatened to impose steep import duties on Deere & Co., a major US farm machinery manufacturer, if the company moved its manufacturing operations to Mexico. As the 2024 election approaches, Trump’s tax-cutting promises continue to grow, appealing to various groups, from expatriates to domestic manufacturers. Whether these proposals will come to fruition, however, depends on the outcome of the election and the willingness of Congress to support such sweeping changes to the US tax system. Based on a report from Business Standard 2024-10-11
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      Former Aussie cop’s epic run across Thailand for tsunami victims

      I wish you the very best Peter and hope you raise much more than your goal.
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      Pattaya Police Raid Poker Gambling Ring, Arrest 9 Foreign Players

      Does this mean I have to store away my Bingo game? I still need to win back 50 bht I lost from my sister!
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Employment Agencies For Farang?

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HalfSquat Silver Member

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Hello,

Can anyone recommend any employment agencies that could help me find a job in Bangkok that isn't teaching English?

I look at the classifieds in the Bangkok post but they mainly seem to want top execs or Thai nationals.

I am a graduate from the UK with 5 or so years professional work experience.

Any advice on how to find a job would be most appreciated.

Thanks!

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Well I hope you dont approach prospective employers the same way you have written your post....LOL

"I am a graduate from the UK, with 5 years professional experience".....And ??....what exactly do you do ??

Cant really advise properly if you dont give proper info

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You can get them, but you will not be able to sustain any living standard that you are probably use to.Unless its just for a hobby.

And just what do you base that assumption on?

Many of us here earning far in excess of average western salaries, add to that lower living costs and a slightly more lenient tax regime, then my living standard is way above what it was in the UK.

Maybe not the majority, but 10's of thousands of expats in this position.

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Soutpeel Star Member

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I know.

Just trying to find out how to get the other ones.

You can get them, but you will not be able to sustain any living standard that you are probably use to.Unless its just for a hobby.

Yeah you are so right....lots of people here just scraping by on +$250k/year tax free + housing + car/driver etc etc.. :)

You might be suprised to know that not every expat in Thailand is an OAP living on a goverment pension or an "English" teacher making THB 25k/m.. :D

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hi OP. you're not getting a lot of useful responses - perhaps because someone starts a new thread on this same topic every other week. If you have some time I would suggest scrolling back through pages of earlier threads and/or using the thaivisa search facility (top right this page). Many of these earlier threads have details of specific web sites, head-hunting companies, etc.

Irritatingly, many of the job ads in English-language web sites don't specify whether they are open to applications from non-Thai nationals. In most cases they aren't ... and if you email to ask them this then don't hold your breath waiting for a response.

... best of luck, but at the end of the day you are going to have a very tough time getting a foot in the door.

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Submit your resume to the various recruitment agencies. OPUS, RSM Recruitment, Adecco, and Manpower spring to mind but there are many more. Google is your friend. But also check members listinsg at the various chambers of commerce.

Linkedin is also useful for recruitment too, many headhunters scan that site looking for prospective candidates to fill positions.

If you have a good track record of professional experience in a specific area and your salary expectations are commensurate with your experience and market levels you should find something, but you may have to give it some time. Not many firms are growing at the moment, most are employing replacements.

Good luck.

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There's definitely work out there, but it's a matter of finding out where you can add value, then going there. Again it would help to know a few more details - what do you do? Do you speak Thai? What sort of salary are you looking for? As these will have a huge impact.

Where do you add value? See, Thailand as you've probably noticed has a huge army of people who will work dam_n hard for not much money, and for a bit more will work very hard and bring some useful skills too. What do you do that they can't?

Some ideas of where foreigners can add value - represent a company/product to western buyers who would be happier dealing with a westerner than with a Thai only company. Something like export sales, or a company that offers some product or service to MNC investors in Thailand.

Some incredibly specialised knowledge or skill. If you know some programming language or manufacturing process or something that literally no one in Thailand can do then you have a marketable skill here. Though one that might dry up as soon as someone else can do it.

Something that involves selling to a foreign market. I've noticed a few call centres in Bangkok that look for native English speakers to sell into the UK, Australia etc Not sure if telesales is something you would want to do but the money can be pretty good.

I wouldn't count too much on agencies. Agencies necessarily deal with the candidates that they can place easily, anything that is a bit of a square peg in a round hole is not a good use of their time, and unless you have some incredibly specialised skill then that's what you are. Submit your CV by all means, but don't count on them.

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The other problem with agencies in Thailand- they get 1000s of CVs/resumes from western guys all over the world who quite fancy the idea of working and living in Thailand- i cant imagine they pay to much attention to these now when they arrive in their inboxs.

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The other problem with agencies in Thailand- they get 1000s of CVs/resumes from western guys all over the world who quite fancy the idea of working and living in Thailand- i cant imagine they pay to much attention to these now when they arrive in their inboxs.

The other thing to consider regarding agencies the world over.....they will only react to a CV if one of their clients is actually looking for somebody with that skill set, in 99.9% of the cases, a CV sent to an agency will end up in a data base,

Hope you dont think agencies actively market somebody when they receive a CV ?

Very few clients in Thailand will specify an expat for a position, it does happen in the oil and gas business here from time to time

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The other problem with agencies in Thailand- they get 1000s of CVs/resumes from western guys all over the world who quite fancy the idea of working and living in Thailand- i cant imagine they pay to much attention to these now when they arrive in their inboxs.

The other thing to consider regarding agencies the world over.....they will only react to a CV if one of their clients is actually looking for somebody with that skill set, in 99.9% of the cases, a CV sent to an agency will end up in a data base,

Hope you dont think agencies actively market somebody when they receive a CV ?

Very few clients in Thailand will specify an expat for a position, it does happen in the oil and gas business here from time to time

True. I just dont think they even bother to input most CVs into their databases- if they have a post, i imagine they advertise it and get a huge response so no need for the database in a situation like thailand where there are floods of job seekers.

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