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If passed, how likely is global income tax in 2025? Or is 2026 more likely?
Just my opinion: 1. Yes, it will eventually pass, but not in 2024 2. If passed in 2025, my guess is that it would go into effect for tax year 2026 or later -
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Does anyone here miss serious writing? Instead of simple posting on the Farang Pub?
I have learned, over the years, that my readership on the TV Farang Pub do appreciate a bit of ambiguity, from time to time, whenever I am able to offer it up. And, as you point out, in any given sentence or utterance, three meanings are better than just two, or one. -
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Hi - can I get BAYER 81mg here?
Bayer, no, but other brands of aspirin 81 mg are readily available at pharmacies here. Common brands include: Aspent-M Aspilets Aspirin BD B-Aspirin For those unable to source it where they live, can purchase online form https://bangkokdrugstore.com/?s=aspirin and others -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 19 September 2024
Thailand to borrow 2.59 trillion baht for 2025 budget Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post The Government of Thailand announced a borrowing plan of 2.59 trillion baht for the 2025 fiscal year, assuring that this will not hinder the private sector’s fundraising efforts, a Ministry of Finance official stated yesterday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338592-thailand-to-borrow-259-trillion-baht-for-2025-budget/ -
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Hua Hin Immigration office charging 500baht "Labor fee" on visas & extensions ??
as the stones once sang... 'all the cops are criminals and all the farang saints' unbelievable... sure it will spread like wild fire -
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Recommended gold shops in khon kaen?
My Thai Mrs has a necklace that she's had since age 18. Whenever she has spare cash it gets weighed in and a more expensive one purchased. Since we've been together I've upgraded it each birthday. She's content with 20,000 baht! She says all gold shops are the same. In our town we have two or three in each adjacent street! She doesn't seem to fear being sold underweight or fake gold. She's never heard of that happening. -
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Thailand to borrow 2.59 trillion baht for 2025 budget
The Government of Thailand announced a borrowing plan of 2.59 trillion baht for the 2025 fiscal year, assuring that this will not hinder the private sector’s fundraising efforts, a Ministry of Finance official stated yesterday. Jindarat Viriyataveekul, public debt adviser at the ministry, said the debt plan, which begins on October 1, should not cause concern in the markets. She explained that approximately 1.1 trillion baht (US$33 billion) would be new borrowing primarily to cover the budget deficit, with the remainder designated for refinancing and restructuring existing debt. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s administration is increasing the budget for the 2025 fiscal year to 3.75 trillion baht (US$113 billion), a 7% rise from 2024, aimed at stimulating economic growth. Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy is grappling with near-record-high household debt, weak exports, and a manufacturing sector under pressure from inexpensive imports, mainly from China. The 2025 borrowing strategy includes 1.25 trillion baht (US$38 billion) in sovereign bonds, 140 billion baht (US$4 billion) through bond switching, 520 billion baht (US$16 billion) in Treasury bills, and 120 billion baht (US$3.6 billion) in savings bonds. The rest may be covered by promissory notes and term loans. Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira noted that public debt is projected to reach 66% of gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of September next year, assuming a 3% economic growth rate. This figure remains below the 70% legal ceiling but is an increase from 63.7% at the end of July 2024, Pichai said. “Officials hope to issue dollar-denominated bonds as part of the 2025 borrowing programme,” A plan to issue the first dollar-denominated debt in two decades earlier this year was abandoned due to unfavourable market conditions. Officials have forecast revenue of 2.88 trillion baht (US$87 billion) for the new fiscal year, resulting in a budget deficit of 865 billion baht (US$26 billion). Despite the higher deficit, 908 billion baht (US$27.4 billion) is allocated for investment, marking a 27.9% increase from the 2024 fiscal year, Pichai said. “152.7 billion baht (US$4.696 billion) of the budget is earmarked for the second phase of the digital wallet consumption stimulus handout.” The first phase, costing about 145 billion baht (US$4.4 billion), starts next week, reported Bangkok Post. Additionally, another 132 billion baht (US$4 billion) for the programme is expected to be sourced from the management of other budgets, including the central budget and unused funds from various agencies. By Bright Choomanee Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post Source: The Thaiger -- 2024-09-19 -
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Any reports of recent ME Non-I O visa (marriage) in region?
If you haven't already, you can apply for a 60-day extension first, allowing time for the 400K to season before applying for the 1-year extension. -
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Honest Question: How is Trump a 'threat to Democracy'?
Everything "undemocratically possible"? Up to and including, "I only need 11000 votes, fellas, gimme a break"? -
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Russian and Turkish Nationals Arrested for Illegal IT and Interior Installation Work
So, does that mean I now have to find, AND pay someone to change A light bulb, in the house I stay in. As technically it is not my house as I do not own the land, Farang you see!, and there for ultimately the house, even though you may have paid for it to be built, and all that. Would belong to a Thai person! Would hate to steel someone's job from them -
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I Love Donald Trump
It's a very caustic world now. He's a good fit for what we've become as a nation. Tell it to the 500k ukrainians lost their lives and all the US serviceman died on the Afghanistan pull out. No worries Biden's hanging out on the beach enjoying himself and Kamala having herself a drink or two or three or six -
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Southern African Nations Turn to Elephant Culling Amid Drought to Feed Hungry Communities
The Moslem community, vegetarians and vegans will go hungry...... -
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Prawit Faces Scrutiny Over Possible Excessive Absences from House Sessions
Does he wear pampers 😆 🤣 😂 -
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Kamala Harris Expresses Openness to Exploring Reparations for Slavery
Yes they have a vote, along with approval to open casinos which makes them millions. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 19 September 2024
Thailand’s golden rice grain faces storm from strong baht and India Thailand’s rice exports are teetering on the edge of crisis with looming threats from a strong baht and potential policy changes in India. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338591-thailand’s-golden-rice-grain-faces-storm-from-strong-baht-and-india/
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