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Not entirely - but there is nothing in CRS rules about requiring countries to report global income. Further, CRS rules even exempt government regulated accounts for individuals. -
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5 year multiple entry DTV visa (Destination Thailand) from 2024-xx-xx
I don't think they ask for an actual ticket so you can just select a flight in the future on your DTV application. They didn't on mine anyway. However, that was London. Once the DTV has been successfully obtained, it begins from the date of issue so you can use any flight. An earlier poster got his in 3.5 days. Since the advent of e-visa, I don't know what they ask for in Ho Chi Minh to prove you are in Vietnam. Hotel booking? Passport stamp? Picture of you in Vietnam? You would need to ask them. -
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Thailand Faces Record Low Births, Sparking Population Concerns
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The Anti-Woke Wave: A Growing Force in Politics
The concept of "wokeism" continues to ignite debates across the globe, with political movements increasingly capitalizing on the backlash it generates. In France, the National Rally has framed "the danger of wokeism" as a core issue, using it to appeal to voters disenchanted with progressive ideologies. This strategic pivot mirrors trends in the United States, where some argue that resistance to woke ideology contributed to Donald Trump’s rise to power. According to The Economist, America has become less “woke” since its peak in 2020, coinciding with Joe Biden’s election. Opinions and practices associated with the term appear to be in decline. While Merriam-Webster defines "woke" as being "aware of and actively attentive to important societal facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice)," the term has no universally accepted definition. Democrats often view it as a call for empathy and recognition of systemic injustices, while Republicans tend to see it as an agenda promoting far-left priorities and gender ideology. For many, however, “woke” has become shorthand for political correctness gone too far. Merriam-Webster notes that the term can imply political liberalism or progressivism perceived as extreme or unreasonable. This perception reached a flashpoint in 2021 when then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi proposed rule changes to “honor all gender identities,” replacing traditional terms like mother, father, son, and daughter with gender-neutral alternatives such as parent, child, and sibling. Pelosi’s support for Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate further fueled criticism. Harris, portrayed as a champion of woke-feminist progressivism, alienated segments of the Democratic voter base. "We have to stay woke. Like everybody needs to be woke," Harris said in 2017, a sentiment her critics seized upon to frame her as emblematic of radical-left ideologies. In contrast, Trump positioned himself as the antithesis of woke culture, appealing to voters disillusioned with what they saw as excessive liberalism. Some analysts believe his success stemmed less from personal endorsement and more from a rejection of the cultural values associated with Harris and her ilk. Critics argue that woke ideology often focuses on historical injustices, fostering shame rather than pride in one’s country. Trump’s rhetoric about the American Dream provided an alternative narrative centered on patriotism and upward mobility. The anti-woke sentiment is not confined to the U.S. In France, President Emmanuel Macron has expressed concerns about the racialization of French society due to imported woke culture. While he champions universalism over identity politics, his 2022 appointment of Pap Ndiaye as education minister—decried by some as a “true woke”—sparked a cultural clash. The National Rally, under Jordan Bardella, has made anti-wokeism a cornerstone of its platform, marking a departure from Marine Le Pen’s strategy of sidestepping societal issues. Bardella aims to broaden the party’s appeal, particularly to centrist voters, by framing woke ideology as a threat to traditional values. In Eastern Europe, where societies are generally more conservative than in Western Europe, anti-woke rhetoric resonates strongly. Even center-left parties in the region often reject progressive gender and climate policies, reflecting broader skepticism toward liberal ideals. As this anti-woke wave gains momentum, it underscores the global polarization over cultural and societal values. Whether this pendulum will continue to swing or eventually find balance remains a question for the years ahead. Based on a report by euractiv 2024-01-18
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