Thailand Ranks Rather Poorly On Economist Best/worst Countries To Be Born In Study

[Jingthing]

So which are the "best" and "worst" countries to born in today as far as future prospects?

This Economist Intelligence Unit study takes a stab at answering that question.

Thailand is rated not among the most horrible, but still firmly in the poorly rated category.

http://www.washingto...orn-into-today/

I guess many would expect CHINA to be rated higher but it isn't. It is rated like Thailand.

But both better off than being born in RUSSIA today.

Well now you can look at the map yourself. Compare and contrast if you like.

[NeverSure]

"The best countries to be born in are small, peaceful, homogenous, liberal democracies."

Those of us who aren't liberals might not agree. This is the most slanted survey of the day.

[Jingthing]

"The best countries to be born in are small, peaceful, homogenous, liberal democracies."

Those of us who aren't liberals might not agree. This is the most slanted survey of the day.

Not sure if you're serious but the study is about “which country will provide the best opportunities for a healthy, safe and prosperous life in the years ahead,” not petty partisan politics and labels.

[farang000999]

In the West, working is completely optional. The government will take care of you from birth to death.

[matt helm]

Thailand has a lower suicide rate than the top three countries despite having a much worse economy. Makes me wonder the value of these studies.

[theblether]

Just wasted 5 minutes of my life reading it.

[Jingthing]

Thailand has a lower suicide rate than the top three countries despite having a much worse economy. Makes me wonder the value of these studies.

Two points. It's projecting for the FUTURE of a baby born today. Secondly, who actually trusts statistics coming out of Thailand?

[Jingthing]

In the West, working is completely optional. The government will take care of you from birth to death.

Again with the ideology. Bottom line if it was YOU choosing where to be born today: New Zealand or Russia? Norway or Ukraine? Canada or Nigeria?

[NeverSure]

"The best countries to be born in are small, peaceful, homogenous, liberal democracies."

Those of us who aren't liberals might not agree. This is the most slanted survey of the day.

Not sure if you're serious but the study is about “which country will provide the best opportunities for a healthy, safe and prosperous life in the years ahead,” not petty partisan politics and labels.

You have to define and prioritize your "opportunities." Do I want the "opportunity" to live in a nanny state? No. Do I want the "opportunity" to work my butt off and pick up the tab for slackers? No. Do I want the "opportunity" to get the chit taxed out of me? No. Do I want the "opportunity" to have costs in the form of excessive import duties and VATs added to everything I buy? No Do I want the "opportunity" to pay half of all I earn in taxes of one form or the other? No.

Do I want the "opportunity" to keep what I earn, and the "opportunity" to do more of what I want to do without being told by "the group?" Yes. Do I want small government that leaves me the hell alone as long as I'm not infringing on someone else's life? Yes.

"Tax his land,

Tax his bed,

Tax the table

At which he’s fed.

Tax his tractor,

Tax his mule,

Teach him taxes

Are the rule.

Tax his work,

Tax his pay,

He works for peanuts

Anyway!

Tax his cow,

Tax his goat,

Tax his pants,

Tax his coat.

Tax his ties,

Tax his shirt,

Tax his work,

Tax his dirt.

Tax his tobacco,

Tax his drink,

Tax him if he

Tries to think.

Tax his cigars,

Tax his beers,

If he cries

Tax his tears.

Tax his car,

Tax his gas,

Find other ways

To tax his ass.

Tax all he has

Then let him know

That you won’t be done

Till he has no dough.

When he screams and hollers;

Then tax him some more,

Tax him till

He’s good and sore.

Then tax his coffin,

Tax his grave,

Tax the sod in

Which he’s laid.

Put these words

Upon his tomb,

‘Taxes drove me

to my doom…’

When he’s gone,

Do not relax,

Its time to apply

The inheritance tax.

Accounts Receivable Tax

Building Permit Tax

CDL license Tax

Cigarette Tax

Corporate Income Tax

Dog License Tax

Excise Taxes

Federal Income Tax

Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)

Fishing License Tax

Food License Tax

Fuel Permit Tax

Gasoline Tax (44.75 cents per gallon)

Gross Receipts Tax

Hunting License Tax

Inheritance Tax

Inventory Tax

IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)

Liquor Tax

Luxury Taxes

Marriage License Tax

Medicare Tax

Personal Property Tax

Property Tax

Real Estate Tax

Service Charge T ax

Social Security Tax

Road Usage Tax

Sales Tax

Recreational Vehicle Tax

School Tax

State Income Tax

State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)

Telephone Federal Excise Tax

Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax

Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Taxes

Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax

Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax

Telephone State and Local Tax

Telephone Usage Charge Tax

Utility Taxes

Vehicle License Registration Tax

Vehicle Sales Tax

Watercraft Registration Tax

Well Permit Tax

Workers Compensation Tax

Are we missing any here?

STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?

Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago, and our nation was the

most prosperous in the world.

We had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in the world, and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.

What in the hell happened? Can you spell ‘politicians?’"

- Unkown.

[rattler]

Thailand has a lower suicide rate than the top three countries despite having a much worse economy. Makes me wonder the value of these studies.

Maybe but look at gun crime, would you rather choose to die yourself or let someone here choose for you?

[NeverSure]

In the US in 2010, "someone died in a house fire every 169 minutes." (You'd think that dumb bastard would learn after a while, wunnt ya?)

In addition to the 2,600+ killed, another 13,000+ were injured. With 384,000 home fires in one year alone and almost 20,000 killed or injured,

I don't dare stay home.

Link

[samran]

Really 'Neversure' are you really that bloody dense that when you see the world "liberal' used in the context of liberal democracy that you interpret it as some sort of leftist pinko commo system of running a government?

I mean, how did you get this far in life without poking your eye out with a fork at every meal?

[SteeleJoe]

Really 'Neversure' are you really that bloody dense that when you see the world "liberal' used in the context of liberal democracy that you interpret it as some sort of leftist pinko commo system of running a government?

I mean, how did you get this far in life without poking your eye out with a fork at every meal?

Nice one.

It is amazing, isn't it?

I also love the way he laments the politicians making Mom go out to work (instead of staying home as god intended).

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[LaoPo]

In the West, working is completely optional. The government will take care of you from birth to death.

Oh, now I understand why NOBODY in the west works

[Mosha]

I can see why some people are upset. Canada beat the USA

[LaoPo]

Just wasted 5 minutes of my life reading it.

You did NOT...

In fact, the article in the Washington Post comes originally from a study by The Economist, one of the most influential and serious quality news sources in the world.

They published an article, called:

The lottery of life

Where to be born in 2013*

* http://www.economist.com/news/21566430-where-be-born-2013-lottery-life

But, I understand, not everybody is interested in serious reading; some members are more interested in rubbish about Pattaya and other "exciting" Thai destinations

[SteeleJoe]

I can see why some people are upset. Canada beat the USA

It would only upset someone childish and/or nationalistic enough to see it as some sort of competition.

How's that shoe fit?

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[LaoPo]

I can see why some people are upset. Canada beat the USA

It would only upset someone childish and/or nationalistic enough to see it as some sort of competition.

How's that shoe fit?

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Hahaha, I bet both of you are Canadian and American or vice versa ?

[samran]

If it is the Economist article then I believe than OZ came out top 3.

[StreetCowboy]

Thailand has a lower suicide rate than the top three countries despite having a much worse economy. Makes me wonder the value of these studies.

"The best countries to be born in are small, peaceful, homogenous, liberal democracies."

Those of us who aren't liberals might not agree. This is the most slanted survey of the day.

Not sure if you're serious but the study is about “which country will provide the best opportunities for a healthy, safe and prosperous life in the years ahead,” not petty partisan politics and labels.

You have to define and prioritize your "opportunities." Do I want the "opportunity" to live in a nanny state? No. Do I want the "opportunity" to work my butt off and pick up the tab for slackers? No. Do I want the "opportunity" to get the chit taxed out of me? No. Do I want the "opportunity" to have costs in the form of excessive import duties and VATs added to everything I buy? No Do I want the "opportunity" to pay half of all I earn in taxes of one form or the other? No.

Do I want the "opportunity" to keep what I earn, and the "opportunity" to do more of what I want to do without being told by "the group?" Yes. Do I want small government that leaves me the hell alone as long as I'm not infringing on someone else's life? Yes.

"Tax his land,

Tax his bed,

Tax the table

At which he’s fed.

Tax his tractor,

Tax his mule,

Teach him taxes

Are the rule.

Tax his work,

Tax his pay,

He works for peanuts

Anyway!

Tax his cow,

Tax his goat,

Tax his pants,

Tax his coat.

Tax his ties,

Tax his shirt,

Tax his work,

Tax his dirt.

Tax his tobacco,

Tax his drink,

Tax him if he

Tries to think.

Tax his cigars,

Tax his beers,

If he cries

Tax his tears.

Tax his car,

Tax his gas,

Find other ways

To tax his ass.

Tax all he has

Then let him know

That you won’t be done

Till he has no dough.

When he screams and hollers;

Then tax him some more,

Tax him till

He’s good and sore.

Then tax his coffin,

Tax his grave,

Tax the sod in

Which he’s laid.

Put these words

Upon his tomb,

‘Taxes drove me

to my doom…’

When he’s gone,

Do not relax,

Its time to apply

The inheritance tax.

Accounts Receivable Tax

Building Permit Tax

CDL license Tax

Cigarette Tax

Corporate Income Tax

Dog License Tax

Excise Taxes

Federal Income Tax

Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)

Fishing License Tax

Food License Tax

Fuel Permit Tax

Gasoline Tax (44.75 cents per gallon)

Gross Receipts Tax

Hunting License Tax

Inheritance Tax

Inventory Tax

IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)

Liquor Tax

Luxury Taxes

Marriage License Tax

Medicare Tax

Personal Property Tax

Property Tax

Real Estate Tax

Service Charge T ax

Social Security Tax

Road Usage Tax

Sales Tax

Recreational Vehicle Tax

School Tax

State Income Tax

State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)

Telephone Federal Excise Tax

Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax

Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Taxes

Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax

Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax

Telephone State and Local Tax

Telephone Usage Charge Tax

Utility Taxes

Vehicle License Registration Tax

Vehicle Sales Tax

Watercraft Registration Tax

Well Permit Tax

Workers Compensation Tax

Are we missing any here?

STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?

Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago, and our nation was the

most prosperous in the world.

We had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in the world, and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.

What in the hell happened? Can you spell ‘politicians?’"

- Unkown.

I personally rather enjoy the opportunity to work anywhere in the world, thanks to an excellent education and well-established multilateral diplomatic links. I don't think I would swap that for the freedom to work in a paddy field. And I am happy to sacrifice the right to wear carpet slippers and go bare-headed when I'm on a construction site,

Personally, I blame the old fellas that voted for the politicians that they now complain about.

SC

[SteeleJoe]

I can see why some people are upset. Canada beat the USA

It would only upset someone childish and/or nationalistic enough to see it as some sort of competition.

How's that shoe fit?

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Hahaha, I bet both of you are Canadian and American or vice versa ?

I read the article in The Economist some time ago and I was neither the least bit surprised or upset that Canada ranked higher than (or "beat" for some people) the US. So where must I be from?

(Even if I took the article as the gospel, my feelings wouldn't be any different)

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[theblether]

Just wasted 5 minutes of my life reading it.

You did NOT...

In fact, the article in the Washington Post comes originally from a study by The Economist, one of the most influential and serious quality news sources in the world.

They published an article, called:

The lottery of life

Where to be born in 2013*

* http://www.economist.com/news/21566430-where-be-born-2013-lottery-life

But, I understand, not everybody is interested in serious reading; some members are more interested in rubbish about Pattaya and other "exciting" Thai destinations

deleted

[LaoPo]

If it is the Economist article then I believe than OZ came out top 3.

Top 2 actually

[LaoPo]

Some here don't take the time to read what this study by "...the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a sister company of The Economist..." is all about...

"A quarter of a century ago, when The World in 1988 light-heartedly ranked 50 countries according to where would be the best place to be born in 1988, America indeed came top."

"But which country will be the best for a baby born in 2013?"

Again: http://www.economist.com/news/21566430-where-be-born-2013-lottery-life

[farang000999]

Is there a link to the 1988 study and rankings?

[farang000999]

In the West, working is completely optional. The government will take care of you from birth to death.

Oh, now I understand why NOBODY in the west works

The government will take care of you from birth to death but it wont be a glamorous life style.

[Mosha]

I can see why some people are upset. Canada beat the USA

It would only upset someone childish and/or nationalistic enough to see it as some sort of competition.

How's that shoe fit?

Sent from my iPad using ThaiVisa ap

Hahaha, I bet both of you are Canadian and American or vice versa ?

English

[BEVUP]

"The best countries to be born in are small, peaceful, homogenous, liberal democracies."

Those of us who aren't liberals might not agree. This is the most slanted survey of the day.

Not sure if you're serious but the study is about “which country will provide the best opportunities for a healthy, safe and prosperous life in the years ahead,” not petty partisan politics and labels.

You have to define and prioritize your "opportunities." Do I want the "opportunity" to live in a nanny state? No. Do I want the "opportunity" to work my butt off and pick up the tab for slackers? No. Do I want the "opportunity" to get the chit taxed out of me? No. Do I want the "opportunity" to have costs in the form of excessive import duties and VATs added to everything I buy? No Do I want the "opportunity" to pay half of all I earn in taxes of one form or the other? No.

Do I want the "opportunity" to keep what I earn, and the "opportunity" to do more of what I want to do without being told by "the group?" Yes. Do I want small government that leaves me the hell alone as long as I'm not infringing on someone else's life? Yes.

"Tax his land,

Tax his bed,

Tax the table

At which he’s fed.

Tax his tractor,

Tax his mule,

Teach him taxes

Are the rule.

Tax his work,

Tax his pay,

He works for peanuts

Anyway!

Tax his cow,

Tax his goat,

Tax his pants,

Tax his coat.

Tax his ties,

Tax his shirt,

Tax his work,

Tax his dirt.

Tax his tobacco,

Tax his drink,

Tax him if he

Tries to think.

Tax his cigars,

Tax his beers,

If he cries

Tax his tears.

Tax his car,

Tax his gas,

Find other ways

To tax his ass.

Tax all he has

Then let him know

That you won’t be done

Till he has no dough.

When he screams and hollers;

Then tax him some more,

Tax him till

He’s good and sore.

Then tax his coffin,

Tax his grave,

Tax the sod in

Which he’s laid.

Put these words

Upon his tomb,

‘Taxes drove me

to my doom…’

When he’s gone,

Do not relax,

Its time to apply

The inheritance tax.

Accounts Receivable Tax

Building Permit Tax

CDL license Tax

Cigarette Tax

Corporate Income Tax

Dog License Tax

Excise Taxes

Federal Income Tax

Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)

Fishing License Tax

Food License Tax

Fuel Permit Tax

Gasoline Tax (44.75 cents per gallon)

Gross Receipts Tax

Hunting License Tax

Inheritance Tax

Inventory Tax

IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)

Liquor Tax

Luxury Taxes

Marriage License Tax

Medicare Tax

Personal Property Tax

Property Tax

Real Estate Tax

Service Charge T ax

Social Security Tax

Road Usage Tax

Sales Tax

Recreational Vehicle Tax

School Tax

State Income Tax

State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)

Telephone Federal Excise Tax

Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax

Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Taxes

Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax

Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax

Telephone State and Local Tax

Telephone Usage Charge Tax

Utility Taxes

Vehicle License Registration Tax

Vehicle Sales Tax

Watercraft Registration Tax

Well Permit Tax

Workers Compensation Tax

Are we missing any here?

STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?

Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago, and our nation was the

most prosperous in the world.

We had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in the world, and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.

What in the hell happened? Can you spell ‘politicians?’"

- Unkown.

I think ive won the mystery prize

I WOULD GUESS YOUR FROM AUSTRALIA

[Payboy]

Thailand - a great place to be reborn though.

[StreetCowboy]

There's no call for that sort of speculation -

...None at all, Ray