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US Cracks Down on Foreign Censorship: New Visa Policy Targets Free Speech Violators Abroad
Yagoda,It was an Irishman who said "Don't bring a knife to a gun fight" Not an American. -
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Question about obtaining bank letter from BBL
Don't think I have ever read Bangkok Bank producing a 12 month bank statement within 1 day. Only ever read 3-5 days. Have never read where the "Bank Letter" has not been required. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 29 May 2025
Storm Brewing: Elite Powers Disenchanted with PM Paetongtarn’s Reign Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra gestures as she attends the plenary session at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian) THAILAND – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces formidable criticism from high-ranking power brokers dissatisfied with her leadership. Dubbed a mere "puppet" of her influential father, Thaksin Shinawatra, Paetongtarn’s tenure is now under siege, as academic Pornchai Theppanya voices concerns over her unfitness to govern. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362151-storm-brewing-elite-powers-disenchanted-with-pm-paetongtarn’s-reign/ -
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Crime Bulgarian National Arrested for Planting Malware in ATMs
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LTR Visa- Ive got questions. Please help !!
I agree with Presnock, ask BoI. They have staff who speak excellent English. I recommend you phone BoI. My experience is their email reply record is dismal at best, while their phone response is very good. My speculation is if you have no tax returns as income proof, you will have to have very good other records (confirmation) as to your income proof. I believe BoI like to use income tax returns as income proof as it provides them more confidence someone is not 'scamming' them as to an income that does not exist. In my case, when I applied in January-2023, I provided Boi my year 2020 and year 2021 tax assessment from Canada (which lists my global income). BoI then asked for my year 2022 tax Canadian tax assessment (where I had not even yet submitted my Canadian 2022 tax return). It was weeks later before I could obtain the income information/tax slips to file my 2022 Canadian tax return, and weeks more before I could get a Canadian government tax assessment (which lists global income) and then provide that to BoI. That slowed down my LTR application process. Further, BoI, knowing I was a pensioner (with pensions from Europe and from Canadian Old Age security) asked for my Canadian pension tax slip copy !! I had to contact them and advise them, I did not get a Canadian pension (yet) as I had deferred the receipt of that pension to age-70. So BoI were very thorough in what they asked. I did in the end obtain the LTR-WP. Which I believe, simply points to the usefulness of your contacting BoI, ( by phone ) explain to them your financial situation, and find out early from them, exactly what documents they want in your specific case. -
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Politics Storm Brewing: Elite Powers Disenchanted with PM Paetongtarn’s Reign
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra gestures as she attends the plenary session at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian) THAILAND – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces formidable criticism from high-ranking power brokers dissatisfied with her leadership. Dubbed a mere "puppet" of her influential father, Thaksin Shinawatra, Paetongtarn’s tenure is now under siege, as academic Pornchai Theppanya voices concerns over her unfitness to govern. The noted former dean of Ramkhamhaeng University’s Political Science Faculty suggests a leadership change may loom on the horizon. Despite leading for nine months following Srettha Thavisin, Paetongtarn’s performance reportedly fails to impress crucial influencers, including those instrumental in Thaksin’s exonerated return from self-exile. Allegedly, Thaksin’s comeback was sealed with a "secret deal" ensuring his legal freedom, but not without strings attached. The fact that the academic has refrained from identifying a prospective replacement doesn’t diminish the palpable tension within political circles. Complicating matters further, Paetongtarn’s purported plans to dissolve the House of Representatives for a general election face staunch opposition from within the corridors of power. This strong-arm vigil to maintain the status quo echoes further with disagreements on ejecting the conservative Bhumjaithai Party, led by Newin Chidchob, from the ruling coalition. This inter-party unrest emphasises unresolved conflicts and underscores Paetongtarn's precarious position. Meanwhile, as Thaksin manoeuvres through his legal predicaments, speculation mounts over whether Paetongtarn will cede her position willingly or under pressure. The political chessboard also features Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai faction. Anutin's political ambitions for the upcoming 2023 general elections cast another layer of intrigue in this unfolding drama. Ultimately, whether or not Paetongtarn can withstand these pressures remains a pressing question. Her leadership is not only tested by external scepticism but also by the intricate dynamics of coalition politics. In an environment where whispers carry weight and alliances flicker as quickly as candles, the scene is set for a potentially monumental shift in Thailand’s governance. The country watches closely as this high-stakes political challenge evolves. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Newsroom 2025-05-29
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