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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 20 May 2025
Thailand's 2025 Struggles: Growth Forecast Slashed Amid US Tariffs Donald Trump official portrait 2025. Courtesy of Wikipedia Thailand's economic outlook for 2025 just took a hit, with the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) adjusting growth predictions downward. This comes in response to looming fears over trade tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361147-thailands-2025-struggles-growth-forecast-slashed-amid-us-tariffs/ -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 20 May 2025
Police Sergeant Found Dead in Phatthalung Quarters After Days Unseen Picture courtesy of khaosod. A police sergeant was found dead in his official residence behind the Kong Ra Police Station, Phatthalung province, after colleagues became concerned when he had not been seen for several days and a foul odour was detected emanating from his room. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1361144-police-sergeant-found-dead-in-phatthalung-quarters-after-days-unseen/ -
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Recalling Richard Smalley: My Gemini-Chat about the rigors of hard Chemistry study?
Dear Folks, As I get older, and as the internet becomes harder to search for things we once read on the internet, but which are now buried too deep for any absurdly inane search engine, such as that which Google search has now become, I tried to ask Gemini Advanced to cough up a great lecture/presentation by Richard Smalley, of Rice University, in which he spoke at length about the dedication and toughness required to study the Natural Sciences, specifically Chemistry, and the fact that it is the Asian students who are the only ones left who have the stamina and guts to do such hard work. Chemistry is not easy. The Natural Sciences are not easy. And, Smalley was just making note of the fact that it was mostly only his Asian students, mostly from China, who still had the Right Stuff and perseverance to do the hard work required to excel in the Hard Sciences, rather than the healthcare sciences, which I think he said were more popular with the American students. So, since I was unable to find this lecture using Google search, I tried Gemini. But, even Gemini was not able to find this lecture on the net. Poor Old Gemini was only able to give me this: So, was Smalley of Rice University correct that it is the Asian students, specifically the Chinese students who STILL have what Tom Wolfe called.... The Right Stuff, in order to do the very hard work required to excel in the Hard Sciences? Most American students who open a graduate-level Chemistry textbook immediately begin to doze off. Whatever happened to the American students of 80 years ago, the ones who loved to work hard...the guys who grew up on the farm, the ones who did not shirk hard work? And, the ones who grew up reading books, by the way? The Natural Sciences are much harder than coding, which is NOT a science, but more like a diversion from work, these days. The coders somehow mistakenly believe they are "scientists"...but their perceptions of themselves, in this respect, are just plain laughable. They would not know real science if it hit them in the eye like a great pizza pie, in fact. And, yes, I am paraphrasing this song, in case you have forgotten: So one of the important questions implied by this Topic is: Where have all the REAL Americans gone... Long time passing? Oh when will they ever learn? Just so many important questions.... But do you have any good answers? Best regards, Gamma -
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Economy Thailand's 2025 Struggles: Growth Forecast Slashed Amid US Tariffs
Donald Trump official portrait 2025. Courtesy of Wikipedia Thailand's economic outlook for 2025 just took a hit, with the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) adjusting growth predictions downward. This comes in response to looming fears over trade tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump. The NESDC now anticipates a growth rate of just 1.3 to 2.3 percent, a notable drop from the earlier forecast of 2.3 to 3.3 percent. Danucha Pichayanan, secretary general of the NESDC, pointed out that the Thai economy managed a 3.1 percent growth from January to March compared to the previous year. However, concerns about US tariffs and a dip in expected tourist inflow in 2025 have forced the agency to lower its expectations. "The (trade) talks have not yet been finalised, and there are several countries waiting in line to negotiate," Danucha explained during a recent news briefing. Thailand is staring down a potential 36 percent levy due to global "reciprocal" tariffs proposed by Washington. This giant tariff could come into force unless renegotiations occur and a reduction is secured by July. Consequently, the Thai economic forecast is clouded by uncertainty, with private investors exhibiting caution until the trade situation clarifies. This climate of hesitancy is expected to continue affecting the market in the second quarter, keeping economic momentum sluggish. As Thailand braces for the economic ramifications of unstable tariff conditions and reduced tourism, the government and businesses are keenly watching developments. Any changes in the US's trade strategies could have a substantial impact on Thailand’s economic landscape. With the trade negotiation outcomes still hanging in the balance, the country's financial trajectory remains uncertain. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai PBS World 2025-05-20 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 20 May 2025
Cash Handout Pause Shock: Phase III Delayed Indefinitely Picture courtesy of THai PBS World In a surprising turn of events, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira announced today that the much-anticipated phase three of the cash handout scheme is postponed indefinitely. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361146-cash-handout-pause-shock-phase-iii-delayed-indefinitely/ -
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Transfer of 800K using Wise for 1 Year Extension Visa
I am not sure what the OP will do but It is all very easy and straightforward to deal with one way or the other. Move money as described ablove. Print all of the bank statements for the year from your bank account to your printer at home for free. Scan and copy all of the bank book print outs for the year. (ATM printout). I nip around the corner to my local bank and get a letter from them which takes five minutes. 100 baht. Off to the immigration in Phuket and "Bobs Your Uncle" as we Brits say, all done in an hour, go back the next day to pickup the passport. If we also want a multiple re-entry permit at the same time then hand all the forms over as well at the same time as applying for the visa extension, (with a 'secret' little extra 700 baht service charge), pick up the passport the next day with the visa extension and the re entry visa.
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