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Corruption scandal hits the brakes: Thailand’s bus industry whistleblows dirty dealings
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Why do retirees marry in Thailand ?
Men who take advantage of poor women because they can, and ending up as Thai women haters at worst, or just grumpy old men who lost. LOL. Who is taking advantage of whom? You strike me as someone who doesn't have much if any actual experience of the farang bar scene. IMO you treat women like the weaker sex, when that is BS. Most BGs can make a man jump when they tell him to. While I had a problem with my ex, I never hated all Thai women. It was my own fault for keeping her instead of renting. An retired expat with an younger girl, I can just assume how boring it can be if have no common ground, or nothing to do, that makes them get up in the morning and start doing something, Sounds like you think the woman doesn't have a job. My wife went out to work every day, and earned her own money. Some guys really get taken for suckers. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Saturday 5 October 2024
Thailand's Cashless Leap: Ahead of the Asean Pack by 2028 Picture courtesy: Sanook Thailand is on track to outpace its Southeast Asian neighbours in becoming a cashless society, propelled by a rapid uptake in digital payment methods. A recent survey by Visa, a global payment service giant, indicates that Thailand could transition to a cashless economy as early as 2028, beating the broader ASEAN timeline by a few years. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339871-thailands-cashless-leap-ahead-of-the-asean-pack-by-2028/ -
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Bus Owner Caught Trying to Hide Illegal Gas Cylinders After Deadly Fire
No fire extinguisher on the bus? Why did the driver need to open the door? It won't open on the inside? -
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Thailand's Cashless Leap: Ahead of the Asean Pack by 2028
Thailand is on track to outpace its Southeast Asian neighbours in becoming a cashless society, propelled by a rapid uptake in digital payment methods. A recent survey by Visa, a global payment service giant, indicates that Thailand could transition to a cashless economy as early as 2028, beating the broader ASEAN timeline by a few years. Visa's Consumer Payment Attitude Study highlights that 22% of Thai respondents expect a cashless transition by 2028, higher than the ASEAN average of 16%. Pushing the agenda further, Thailand ranks third in the region for minimising cash use, with only 47% of wallet contents being physical cash, just behind Vietnam and Malaysia. The national platform, PromptPay, appears at the heart of this shift, having significantly driven digital payment adoption, particularly notable after the pandemic. The increase in electronic transactions has also been facilitated by widespread smartphone use. In fact, a staggering 97% of Thais report weekly usage of mobile banking apps, leading peers in the region. Mr Punnamas Vichitkulwongsa, Visa Thailand's country manager, acknowledged that although PromptPay has enhanced digital financial interactions and supported Visa business, its success has also challenged Visa’s traditional debit card operations. With a post-pandemic rise in debit card cancellations, Visa plans to combat this with new technologies like the Click-to-Pay system, slated for launch next year. Furthermore, Thailand leads the regional charge in real-time payment (RTP) adoption, with 86% of respondents engaging in RTP activities weekly. This reflects a growing trust in digital transactions across the nation, reported Bangkok Post. Despite these advancements, household debt levels and limited access to credit facilities mean debit cards still play a crucial role in many Thai consumers' digital payment landscapes. Visa intends to bridge these gaps while reinforcing card security for the future. TOP Picture courtesy: Sanook -- 2024-10-05 -
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Melania Trump Praises Donald Trump in Rare TV Interview With Fox
He likely offered her a million dollars to do an interview. It's been a very, very long time since the former first lady has said anything nice about her husband, and one can certainly understand where she's coming from. -
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Corruption scandal hits the brakes: Thailand’s bus industry whistleblows dirty dealings
You expect inspectors to work a whole year? -
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Yazidi Woman Rescued from Gaza After Years of Captivity Following ISIS Kidnapping
I’m glad she’s home poor thing I sincerely hope she and her family can put their lives back together. -
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Corruption scandal hits the brakes: Thailand’s bus industry whistleblows dirty dealings
Corruption can be a rather heinous thing on a lot of levels, but when it's allowed to seep into areas of traffic safety, public safety and transport, that is where it drops to a depth that is unfathomable. The top officials in the land transport department should be held accountable for this, and losing their job would not be enough. I would suggest to 5 to 10 year prison term for a negligent homicide would be appropriate, it would certainly send a message, and not this kind of message: Paying 3,000 to 4,000 baht would hasten the process slightly while paying more would be considered as VIP treatment. -
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Corruption scandal hits the brakes: Thailand’s bus industry whistleblows dirty dealings
We're talking about the land of $miles. Anything is possible for the right price. Just see how easy it is to get old smokers and rust buckets through DLT inspections. And other people getting driving licences / visas etc on your behalf. For the price of a bar fine/short time, you get unroadworthy death traps certified as ok to use.- 1
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Corruption scandal hits the brakes: Thailand’s bus industry whistleblows dirty dealings
Is anyone surprised.... corruption is at the root of everything in Thailand. -
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Harris Lies, Americans Die. Illegal Aliens are more Important
Withouts control mass illegal immigration is detremental to the local population -
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Trump Challenges Special Counsel's Evidence Release in Election Case
It’s inexcusable trump hasent been held to account before the election unfortunately this is the best that can be done for now exposing some of the PROVABLE FACTS in trumps attempted COUP I wish the trump supporters would see him for what he is.I also want to apologize for a term that I used and was rightfully called out for it by the mods my apologies I know the definition now. -
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Harris Lies, Americans Die. Illegal Aliens are more Important
hmmmmmm ? Billions to Ukraine ? US is sending $375 million in military aid to Ukraine and will announce billions more disaster relief assistance offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) does provide people with $750 to be used for food and essentials. ( after all ,,their only US citizens ) -
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Is Thailand Value for money
The most important thing in life is your relationships. With your wife, or partner, children, friends and most of all, with God. Food is important because you can't live without it, and God gave us taste buds for a reason, otherwise we would all just eat things that are healthy and it wouldn't be about taste.
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