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Harris Lies, Americans Die. Illegal Aliens are more Important
Nice talking points spin. The only folks who believe that are in your Trump hating bubble. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 6 October 2024
Gas Leak in Taxi Near Thai-Lao Border, Averted Just in Time The situation unfolded at the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge border as a gas leak was detected in a Bangkok-registered taxi parked near the checkpoint. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339952-gas-leak-in-taxi-near-thai-lao-border-averted-just-in-time/ -
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Bruce Springsteen's Call to Action: Endorsing Harris, Criticizing Trump
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Gas Leak in Taxi Near Thai-Lao Border, Averted Just in Time
The situation unfolded at the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge border as a gas leak was detected in a Bangkok-registered taxi parked near the checkpoint. Thanks to the swift actions of authorities, the potential disaster was avoided before the gas ignited. The incident occurred on October 5, when officials from the emergency radio centre 1669 in Nong Khai province were alerted to a strong smell of gas emanating from a vehicle parked at the Tha Udom market near the 1st Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, in Mueang Nong Khai District. Fearing the risk of fire or explosion, police coordinated with VR Nong Khai Rescue and the local fire department, deploying to the scene. Upon arrival, authorities found the source of the leak, a green and yellow, Bangkok-registered taxi locked and parked amid several other vehicles in a lot primarily used by tourists traveling to Vientiane. The gas smell filled the area, prompting officers to spray water to suppress the fumes while they worked to open the vehicle’s doors and inspect the gas tank’s valve. The vehicle belonged to 57-year-old Mr. Jira from Nakhon Phanom province. Panomphrai, the parking lot attendant, explained that the taxi is a regular at the facility, usually left there for two to three days at a time. He mentioned that around 18.00., a faint smell of gas was noticed, but its source remained unclear. Once the source was identified, authorities were immediately notified. Panomphrai suggested that moving forward, safety protocols might need to be enhanced, potentially requiring gas-powered vehicles to be inspected or ensuring spare keys are available in case of emergencies. Jaras Sudsith, a 1669 radio operator involved in the crisis response, stated that upon arrival, their primary challenge was determining the type of gas involved, which was quickly identified as LPG. Without access to the car’s owner, responders had to maintain safety by spraying water to dilute the vapour and prevent ignition. After some time, they were able to unlock the car and check the gas valve, finding it closed. However, residual gas in the area required further monitoring to ensure it was fully dissipated. Thanks to the timely intervention, the situation was safely controlled, and no injuries or damages were reported. Picture from responders. -- 2024-10-06 -
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Huge markup on imported foods. Why?
I guess you're converting baht to Pounds and vise versa in order to make that comparison but on a PPP basis those products are far cheaper here. It will also depend where in Thailand you buy those things. If you buy at Tops in Bangkok that's one thing. But if you buy at a local market where food is fresh and grown nearby, the price will be vastly different, -
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Can't Sign in into my Google Account without the 8-digit backup code
google "have lost the code google account with 2-Step verification", you will see a number of ways to access your account. -
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Drunk Crashes Into Motorcycle, Killing Two 14-Year-Old Girls in Tragic Wrong-Way Collision
I can not understand Thai parents who allow their children to ride unlicenced and (usually) without helmets when this country has such a high road toll. So many drivers here have no understanding of the road laws or a total disregard for them. Two 14 year old girls dead and I blame the parents as much as the drunk driver that hit them. -
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Chiang Mai on High Alert as Ping River Surges Beyond 5.25 Metres
Cent Fest should still be accessible from a number of directions, particularly from the East and North.- 1
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Woman Fatally Shoots Popular Female DJ Over Debt Dispute in Chana, Songkhla
yes, do not assume every Thai person is in debt, poor or financially uneducated. -
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Chiang Mai on High Alert as Ping River Surges Beyond 5.25 Metres
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Thai gov. to tax (remitted) income from abroad for tax residents starting 2024 - Part II
For the benefit of those aged 50+. I did a lot of my tax planning over twenty years ago, just before I moved to Thailand and whilst I was still earning income from work. Looking back, three of the things I got right were firstly, to bring over a large amount of money and invest in THB when exchange and interest rates were much better. Funds I exchanged at 70+ baht per Pound have now nearly doubled in value so this was an excellent move, if you can overcome your fear of Thai banks etc. If anyone wanted to trawl back through my mid year 2000 posts you can see where I proposed this as a good idea, whilst most other members were horrified or laughing and thought I was nuts! I remain Baht positive for the medium and longer term so this is still a viable proportion, I think. The tax aspect here is that it put my savings outside the UK where I was no longer tax resident. The second thing I got right was to buy our home and not rent accomodation, that's a strategy that has more than paid for itself already, even if I lose everything tomorrow. But to do this, you need to overcome your fear of the property market and ownership here. This move freed up income to divert to number three below. It also put the house into my wife's name , which helps with UK Inheritance Tax. The third thing is that I funded my wifes business, which has produced a very healthy tax efficient revenue stream that will continue long after I am gone. This has meant I have not had to fund my wife or her family expenses for over a decade and that I can focus on other things. Once again, to do this you need to overcome some fears. From a tax perspective, my wife and I have separate financial affairs which means she can earn the same income as me every year and also not pay tax. The last thing was that I used my UK SIPP for my investments, in previous year I have opened two more. This has meant I have been able to grow significant amounts that remain tax free (currently) and are very tax efficient. Since I don't drawdown those SIPP's, my exposure to IHT is minimised. Eventually those funds will be transferred to my wife under inheritance tax rules which are also tax efficient. The common theme here is to a) overcome your fear of incorporating Thailand into your financial planning and not remain financially isolated overseas, and b) act early with a view to the longer term and what your future position will be in 10, 15 or 20 years hence. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 6 October 2024
Drunk Crashes Into Motorcycle, Killing Two 14-Year-Old Girls in Tragic Wrong-Way Collision The crash early in the morning , claimed the lives of two 14-year-old girls when a drunk driver in a pickup truck, driving the wrong way, collided head-on with their motorcycle. Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339951-drunk-crashes-into-motorcycle-killing-two-14-year-old-girls-in-tragic-wrong-way-collision/- 1
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Drunk Crashes Into Motorcycle, Killing Two 14-Year-Old Girls in Tragic Wrong-Way Collision
The crash early in the morning , claimed the lives of two 14-year-old girls when a drunk driver in a pickup truck, driving the wrong way, collided head-on with their motorcycle. The incident took place on Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road near Nakorn Thong Park View Village, Nonthaburi. The girls, both second-year students at a local high school, were pronounced dead at the scene. Police from Bang Bua Thong Station were called to the scene around 05.00 on October 5. Accompanying them were emergency responders from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation and doctors from the Institute of Forensic Science. The victims, identified as Miss A and Miss B, were thrown from their motorcycle upon impact. The motorcycle, a Honda Wave, was found about 30 metres away, heavily damaged. The pickup truck involved, a Toyota Vigo, was discovered nearby, its front damaged. It had been driving against traffic at high speed. Mr. Noppadol (surname withheld), 18, a friend of the victims, stated that the girls had run out of fuel and had called him to help push their motorcycle home. On the way, they found a fuel vending machine and refueled, riding alongside each other afterward. As they neared the scene, they encountered the pickup truck heading toward them in the wrong direction. “I shouted for them to watch out,” Noppadol recalled. “I managed to swerve, but the truck hit them head-on before they could react.” Adding to the tragedy, Noppadol reported hearing the driver of the truck, Mr. Sitthichai (surname withheld), 35, say, “Serves them right for driving the wrong way,” shortly after the crash. Sitthichai later claimed he did not remember the details of the crash, stating he had just finished working at a beer event in the Ratchapruek area and had not slept for two days. He admitted to drinking two bottles of beer but was unsure whether he had fallen asleep while driving. A breathalyser test revealed Sitthichai’s blood alcohol level was 119 milligrams per cent, well above the legal limit. He was immediately taken into custody. Police confirmed that Sitthichai will face charges in connection with the incident, while the bodies of the victims have been sent for forensic examination. Picture from responders. -- 2024-10-06
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