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Jeju Air Flight from Bangkok Skids Off Runway at Muan Airport, 28 Dead
Very sad. Count me as someone who doesn't know anything about jet engines and birdstrikes, but I think I've read somewhere that jet engines are designed to chew up a bird or two without too much trouble. Is that wrong? -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 29 December 2024
Proposed Entertainment Complex Bill Draws Criticism for Its Focus on Casinos File photo courtesy: Wikipedia The proposal for Thailand's new Entertainment Complex Bill, up for cabinet review next month, has come under scrutiny from the Stop Gambling Foundation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1347443-proposed-entertainment-complex-bill-draws-criticism-for-its-focus-on-casinos/ -
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Proposed Entertainment Complex Bill Draws Criticism for Its Focus on Casinos
File photo courtesy: Wikipedia The proposal for Thailand's new Entertainment Complex Bill, up for cabinet review next month, has come under scrutiny from the Stop Gambling Foundation. The watchdog claims the legislation leans heavily towards casino establishments, offering limited insight into potential national benefits, and downplays comprehensive entertainment facilities initially modelled after Singapore's integrated resorts. Secretary-General of the foundation, Thanakorn Komkrit, expressed serious reservations on Saturday regarding the bill's provisions. He notes a departure from the promised array of entertainment options like luxury hotels and shopping centres, with a marked shift towards prioritising casinos. Notably absent from the proposal are attractions such as conference halls and concert venues, which were initially touted to drive diverse revenue streams. This pivot, critics argue, narrows the bill's scope, thus limiting its potential economic impact. Concerns are also raised about the bill's structure, particularly its vague regulatory framework. Such ambiguity risks inconsistencies in policy enforcement. A specific contentious element is the proposed entry fee of 5,000 Thai Baht for Thai citizens to access these casinos. Critics worry this fee might be reduced or even removed, making local gambling more attractive. Another point of contention is the lack of an independent oversight body or a dedicated fund to address gambling-induced social issues. Thanakorn underscores the bill's opacity concerning tax revenue channels. Without clear guidelines, it's uncertain how Thailand stands to benefit financially. Furthermore, the bill proposes that a policy board led by the prime minister determines complex locations, licences, and tax rates, potentially sidelining public input. Such broad authority could lead to investor-friendly, low-tax incentives that allow licence holders to operate for up to 30 years and lease land for as long as 99 years. There are also fears that lax rules could open doors for money laundering activities. Despite these cautions, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat defends the bill as an economic boon. He argues it could invigorate the nation’s economy, projecting that the construction and operation phases would enhance GDP by 0.2% and 0.7% respectively. The bill anticipates that each entertainment complex will demand investments upwards of 100 billion Thai Baht, potentially generating annual revenues of 40–50 billion Thai Baht. These complexes are intended to offer various attractions, including malls, hotels, sports arenas, and parks, although casinos remain central to the bill. Though viewed by some as a lucrative development opportunity, the ongoing debate highlights the need for clearer benefits for the broader Thai populace and firmer regulatory structures, reported Bangkok Post. -- 2024-12-30 -
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I can't stop thinking - My mind is constantly busy - Looking for the answer .
I'm still here , just trying to take in all the advice and suggestions. A friend who smokes cannabis , just gave me some biscuits ( cookies ) with cannabis in them , so tonight I'm going to give them a try, as I type this my mind is running over all the things that I need to soon do . A big thanks to every one for your help which is really appreciated . I will post back after trying the cannabis biscuits . -
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Thailand Eases Alcohol Sale Rules at Major Airports
gf in Pattaya always knew where to purchase alcohol 24/7 - 365. Used to bring it in black plastic bags -
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So, how long you like to live.
I have seen those golf Carts.at the shopping mall, and indeed the prices is like a small car. -
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Trump supports immigration visas backed by Musk: ‘I have many H-1B visas on
What about his tweet endorsing another that was calling Americans "too retarded to be hired for skilled jobs". Sheesh, makes Hilary's "deplorable" comment seem quaint. Maybe scale back on the Ketamine. -
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Jeju Air Flight from Bangkok Skids Off Runway at Muan Airport, 28 Dead
Not so smart after an earlier wise remark. "Until the investigation is complete no one knows what happened"- 2
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