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Field trips don’t hurt students, poorly-maintained transport does : PM
Shouldn't that be " all transport ". -
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Thailand’s Bold Move: Decriminalising Sex Work Sparks National Debate
Unfortunately even if it is decriminalized it will be a job probably reserved for Thais. So sadly none of us on this forum will be able to get a job making love to sex tourists. -
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Fun & games at Bangkok Airport
I nearly missed a flight in Kl once - KUL-BKK.., Gate C10 (or something similar)…. Knowing that int’l departures ‘usually’ left from the satellite building, I headed over there & had a couple of beers… went to C10 & it was empty… The gate was G10 & I had to hightail it back to the main terminal. Printing on boarding pass was crappy. & for the record… 2 airports in KL.. & yes, I wrote a book about the drama, which is now being made into a 1min docu-series ! -
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Four Charges Filed Against Driver in Bus Fire That Killed 23
But I don’t understand . If a bus tire bursts for some reason , or a large pothole and the bus drives into a wall, how is it possible that the bus bursts into flames in a second ?? -
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Worst Joke Ever 2024
https://petmaya.com/viral-atm-pattaya/ My neck of the woods ... Amish @ Pennsylvania -
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Thai Tax
Exactly. From the time of beginning (in May), headlines were made by the empty barks of the tax chief; his own delusion/wishful thinking alone. As of now, absolutely no guidelines of any sorts released from any sources. Thai Embassy still announces on their website: Foreign Retirees Pays No Income Tax ( as they are not allowed to work/run business in Thailand). Everyone, please check this out. And also look at its date. Do retirees pay income tax? | ThaiEmbassy.com If you are retirees who can't work here, don't ever be fooled by those accounting firms(very eager to take advantage of the expats' anxiety: Charging hefty fee for their pointless/senseless consultation). They really don't know what is going on either.- 1
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Boozy Australian Tourist Restrained by Phuket Airport Police
Wish they would hang around and do a better job and run them all out of here. -
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Frozen in time: British expats losing out on pensions in Thailand
Many crafty Brits use a relatives address and continue to receive full pension including heating allowance, I personally know some who have lived over 20 years in Thailand!. -
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White Culture
It is the Jews doing all the bombing and killing in Gaza, West Bank and Lebanon today. -
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Why is Russia such a cesspool?
All brain dead from excessive vodka and booze ,the closest thing to neanderthallsa totally useless civilisation totalitarian corruption has always in force since they bumped off their royals.. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 2 October 2024
Thailand’s Bold Move: Decriminalising Sex Work Sparks National Debate File photo for reference only Thailand's Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is causing a stir with a proposal to develop an entertainment complex that would bring underground businesses, including sex work, into the formal economy. This initiative aims to boost government revenue through taxation, funding crucial welfare programmes in education, public health, and infrastructure. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339668-thailand’s-bold-move-decriminalising-sex-work-sparks-national-debate/ -
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Fun & games at Bangkok Airport
Some are and some aren't. Long haul tends to have the gate assigned, but short-haul and domestic can be more 'dynamic'. If the gate isn't assigned yet, the check-in staff will circle the blank bit on the boarding pass and tell you to watch the screens. If one speed-reads the screens and makes a mistake, one can post about the(ir in)experience on internet forums. -
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Thailand’s Bold Move: Decriminalising Sex Work Sparks National Debate
Thailand's Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is causing a stir with a proposal to develop an entertainment complex that would bring underground businesses, including sex work, into the formal economy. This initiative aims to boost government revenue through taxation, funding crucial welfare programmes in education, public health, and infrastructure. Surang Janyam, director of SWING, an organisation advocating for sex workers' rights, underscores the importance of decriminalising sex work. "During Covid, many sex workers were left without compensation or welfare. Over 50% of the 500 sex workers we spoke to expressed a desire to be part of the labour system and pay taxes." Brothel owners also support the plan, citing protection from extortion and illicit payments as key benefits. In Pattaya, focus groups revealed unanimous backing for the proposal, with local businesses ready to comply with taxation for legal protections. However, Surang clarifies that the goal is decriminalisation, not legalisation, aiming to abolish laws criminalising the profession. Critics fear potential increases in child exploitation and trafficking. Surang counters that existing laws can address these issues and stresses that participation should be voluntary, allowing freelance workers to operate as small business owners. Public perception remains a major obstacle, with moralistic debates often overshadowing economic arguments. Surang argues that economic realities should take precedence over subjective morality. "People need jobs and income. Morality is just an excuse to avoid tackling the real problem," she concludes. File photo for reference only -- 2024-10-02
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