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I need help/advice on lost passaport.
then change your ticket mate thai prison or bkk holding pen is no fun contact Spanish embassy Monday get it moving and move yourself out. -
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Morning Joe Ratings Plummet After Hosts' Meeting With Trump at Mar-a-Lago
He's President....AGAIN! Cry some more, -
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Love or Lust? What Are Foreigners Looking for in Thailand’s Nightlife?
For foreigners dipping into Thailand’s nightlife, there’s a curious question of intent: Are most simply out there for short-term thrills, or are some genuinely seeking a life partner—even possibly marriage to a bar girl? For many, the answer is obvious. The allure of casual, no-strings-attached fun with a beautiful Thai partner is a huge draw. A lot of punters aren’t looking for anything serious, a possible bed warmer during a business trip, some are also already married back home, while others are in it purely for the moment: the excitement, the laughter, and maybe a story or two to share later (or not). That said, there’s also a well-established trend of foreigners over the last 40 years forming serious relationships with bar girls, with many even tying the knot. The dynamic is often complicated, not least because many Thai women working in the nightlife scene send financial support to their families, creating added pressures in any future potential relationship. A 2020 study by Kasetsart University revealed that around 15% of foreign men marrying Thai women had initially met their partners in nightlife settings. Anecdotal evidence suggests this figure could be higher in tourist hotspots like Pattaya, Phuket, and Bangkok. For every serious connection that develops, however, there are countless others that fizzle out after a night, a week, or a month. The motivations on both sides vary widely. Some foreigners arrive with romanticized notions of “rescuing” a bar girl from her circumstances, hoping to play the role of a savior. Others are drawn to the cultural authenticity and charm many Thai women exude. On the flip side, many bar girls are savvy professionals with clear goals, whether that’s financial security, a chance at a new life, or just a good time. So, what’s the dominant story here? Are most foreigners in Thailand’s nightlife simply enjoying the fun and variety, or is there a larger group seeking something deeper, like marriage or long-term companionship? Are these unions quite common or does the scene still lean heavily toward casual connections over commitment? -
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Thailand's Expats Urged to Register with TRD for Tax, Says Expert
But still, it's a requirement to file tax returns - but they don't. Then those of you who are giving us excuses as to why average Thais don't file, then jump up and down in a hissy-fit telling those of us who have foreign income that is exempt by DTAs or that falls below the same tax exemption structure as the majority of Thais - that we need to file or else Uncle Somchai is going to get you!!! I'm not filing for the exact same reason as those "majority of Thai people don't earn enough to pay taxes." Those Thais income are exempt under Thai tax guidelines, and so is what I remit to Thailand. US Social Security is exempt via the DTA. I've crunched the numbers and posted the guidelines months ago. I own the Thai government nothing other than the 7% VAT they deduct from my purchases. And like every other Thai person who doesn't pay income tax - I do pay Thailand's regressive VAT taxes as well as tariffs and duties on imported goods. "You don't pay taxes!!!" Yeah - I do. So does every person buying goods in Thailand. You can't have it both ways. I have absolutely no tax commitment to the Thai government, just like all of those "majority of Thai people who don't earn enough to pay taxes." My earning are exempt like a whole lot of other farang expats here, and just like that majority of Thais you mention. "But you need to file tax forms every year!" So does every Thai citizen in Thailand. Again - you people worry wayyyyyy to much. Ask you local doctor for some diazepam. You'll relax and feel better. Honest! Stop beating a dead horse. And if you are one of those "rich, wealthy, Hi-So farangs" - then hire a tax consultant or get on your private jet and leave the country for 180 days a year. For the rest of us it's DNA - "Does Not Apply!" -
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Pam Bondi Tipped to Lead Justice Department After Gaetz Withdrawal
Right .. all those folks investigating, separate Prosecutors Offices, Trump having a life long documented history of sleaze dealings. But what is really the core of your focus? The American Justice system is corrupt. Four separate Grand Juries found that there was enough evidence to warrant a trial to determine guilt or innocence of those charges. One citizen Grand Jury called for a trial and then a separate citizen Trial Jury determined Trump was guilty of the 32 charges and declared him guilty as a felon. Thus, is the documented factual history. Feel free to now rail against history. As to the other charges? May not see the light of day. Nonetheless, we all were able to hear and see the happenings on Jan. 6, the call to Georgia to interfere in the election, the calling on Pence not to certify the election. Trump may well have escaped the remaining legal dealings but history has already recorded what happened. Thus is his legacy to date. -
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Mike Johnson Moves to bar transgender women from using women’s bathrooms at the Capitol
Men pretending to be women? Of course not. -
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Mike Johnson Moves to bar transgender women from using women’s bathrooms at the Capitol
No. I don't agree with you. Your opinions are not facts. Americans don't agree with you either. I'm seeing it all clear as day.
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