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Louis Theroux: The Settlers
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Louis Theroux: The Settlers
When your troops demand that local inhabitants stop harvesting their olive trees on their land because they don't like it, under threat of arrest, at gunpoint, and that's ok under the Occupying Powers law, Israel, go take a hike.- 1
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Rich White Guys and Egos - The Inevitable
Just a thing. Nope. Why do I think so. Just because. -
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Travellers Vent Frustrations Over Soaring Costs, Two-Tier Pricing, and Cannabis Concerns
All of whom are fortunate enough to have had the means to travel to a far away exotic country to visit or retire. Your average Thai living in Isaan could only dream about that. It's all relative. I think thats flawed thinking. The idea that foreigners are inherently wealthier simply because they’ve had the means to travel doesn’t justify dual pricing (IMO). Here’s why.... Wealth isn’t guaranteed by travel: While it’s true that many tourists may have the financial means to travel, it’s a false assumption to claim all foreigners are wealthy. Budget travellers, students, digital nomads, and retirees on fixed incomes have limited resources. They live on the same street food the poor do. Living costs are different: The cost of living in Thailand can be much lower for foreigners who choose to live modestly, particularly retirees or expats on pensions or savings. These people might not be rich by Western standards but are still considered “foreigners” and subject to unfair pricing - I'm not using this as a strong argument, nevertheless its a facet that yields a valid point. Thai citizens may have fewer opportunities: Yes, many Thais, especially in rural areas like Isaan, have limited opportunities for travel, and I agree that does not mean they should be given less access to their own national parks or heritage. The basic right to enjoy nature should not be restricted to anyone - certainly not at a 10x surcharge. Tourism Revenue vs. Tax: Thailands income tax cut-off is set at 150,000 baht per year, meaning the poorest locals pay no taxes. Meanwhile, the country generates an impressive 32 billion baht annually from tourism. With such significant revenue from tourists, Thailand is already in a massive net positive from tourism alone -there’s no need for the additional eff you of dual pricing. Income inequality: The assumption that foreigners are wealthier ignores Thailand's own internal wealth disparity. Many Thai citizens, particularly in urban areas, are much wealthier than foreign tourists (in fact almost every Thai I know well here is on a similar level or wealthier than I). Therefore, using nationality as a basis for pricing is arbitrary. Tourism isn’t a charity: Foreign tourists spend money in Thailand, contributing to the economy. Overcharging them for park access feels like taking advantage of that, rather than recognising their contribution to local economies. A more equitable system would ensure that all people, regardless of nationality, can enjoy the parks without discrimination - Come here, we want you here, we won't rip you off !!!.. kind of message. -
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Rich White Guys and Egos - The Inevitable
They only hate money that isn't theirs. Like how liberal politicians talk about money like every dollar created is the governments and anything they let you keep is a gift. Always blaming rich corporations when the government itself is the greediest entity on the planet. As the saying goes, you could divide all wealth on the planet equally and if left to it's own it would just quickly return to it's rightful owners. -
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Report Thailand to Verify 700,000 Foreigner-Registered Phone Numbers for Mobile Banking Use
Because it's aimed against scammers. And "Thais would never do this", as a well known person in authority once said.
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