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55% of Foreign Expats thought of moving out of Thailand in 2024. Majority will not file tax returns

55% of Foreign Expats thought of moving out of Thailand in 2024. Majority will not file tax returns

November 3, 2024

Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

A recent survey reveals that 55% of expats considered leaving Thailand in 2024 to avoid new tax liabilities. With Thailand’s new tax regime set for… Read More ›

UK Conservatives elect first Black leader amid turmoil following a disastrous July 4th General Election rout

UK Conservatives elect first Black leader amid turmoil following a disastrous July 4th General Election rout

November 3, 2024

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Kemi Badenoch, the first Black leader of the Conservatives, faces turmoil after a historic election loss. With the party’s lowest MP count and challenges from… Read More ›

Finance Minister wants to see higher inflation around 2% to boost GDP growth to over 5% per annum

Finance Minister wants to see higher inflation around 2% to boost GDP growth to over 5% per annum

November 2, 2024

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Thailand’s Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira aims to raise inflation to 2% to drive annual GDP growth by over 5%, up from a projected 0.4% inflation… Read More ›

Trump trains his guns on ex US congresswoman Liz Cheney, a reviled figure for MAGA Republicans

Trump trains his guns on ex US congresswoman Liz Cheney, a reviled figure for MAGA Republicans

November 2, 2024

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Trump Targets Cheney. “War Hawk” under fire. The former president unleashes a barrage against ex-Congresswoman Liz Cheney, calling for her to experience the horrors of… Read More ›

PM comforts 4 bereft Thai families as the war death toll for Thai nationals in Israel reaches 48 since Hamas invasion

PM comforts 4 bereft Thai families as the war death toll for Thai nationals in Israel reaches 48 since Hamas invasion

November 1, 2024

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Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra extends heartfelt condolences to four families of Thai workers killed in Israel, bringing the death toll for Thai nationals in… Read More ›

Labour turns back the clock in Britain with a budget raising taxes to the highest level since 1993

Labour turns back the clock in Britain with a budget raising taxes to the highest level since 1993

November 1, 2024

Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Labour’s new budget marks a return to the past, raising taxes to their highest level since 1993. With increased public investment, Chancellor Rachel Reeves aims… Read More ›

Extreme weather event hits Southern and Eastern Spain leaving at least 70 people dead and devastation

Extreme weather event hits Southern and Eastern Spain leaving at least 70 people dead and devastation

October 31, 2024

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Massive rainfall in southern and eastern Spain has triggered catastrophic flash floods, killing at least 70 people. The Valencia region is particularly devastated, raising urgent… Read More ›

New citizenship path for foreign residents in Thailand agreed by cabinet. Interior Ministry to frame details

New citizenship path for foreign residents in Thailand agreed by cabinet. Interior Ministry to frame details

October 30, 2024

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Thailand approves plan to streamline citizenship for 483,000 long-term residents. Tax reporting requirement for expats starts in January 2025. Population crisis sparks new benefits, with… Read More ›

Harris to speak in Washington as aides highlight references to her as a ‘prostitute’ at Trump rally

Harris to speak in Washington as aides highlight references to her as a ‘prostitute’ at Trump rally

October 30, 2024

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Kamala Harris to deliver closing speech at Trump’s Jan. 6 rally site, denouncing his divisive rhetoric. Aides highlight a recent slur at a Trump event,… Read More ›

PM to visit South as Tak Bai accused officials return and take back their roles and lives as normal

PM to visit South as Tak Bai accused officials return and take back their roles and lives as normal

October 29, 2024

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PM Paetongtarn to visit South after the Tak Bai massacre accused officials begin returning to work post-statute expiry. Deputy PM Anutin warns of “social penalties”… Read More ›

Democrat Attorney General of Philadelphia sues Elon Musk over his $1 million a day daily giveaway

Democrat Attorney General of Philadelphia sues Elon Musk over his $1 million a day daily giveaway

October 29, 2024

Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Musk’s $1m Giveaway under fire. Philadelphia’s AG Larry Krasner sues Elon Musk, claiming his daily giveaway is an illegal lottery scheme aimed at voters. The… Read More ›

His Majesty the King praises Sunday’s exquisite Royal Barge ceremony along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok

His Majesty the King praises Sunday’s exquisite Royal Barge ceremony along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok

October 28, 2024

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King Praises Stunning Royal Barge Ceremony. 52 ornate barges and 2,412 oarsmen wowed crowds along the Chao Phraya River during the Kathin Ceremony. The King… Read More ›

Thailand takes another step backwards as a staunch US ally with its BRICS partnership seen last week

Thailand takes another step backwards as a staunch US ally with its BRICS partnership seen last week

October 28, 2024

Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s BRICS alignment marks a shift from its U.S. ties, as it joins the “global south” in a new anti-Western bloc. Thai foreign minister Maris… Read More ›

Tourism Levy will take at least six months to implement even after a cabinet decision to approve it

Tourism Levy will take at least six months to implement even after a cabinet decision to approve it

October 26, 2024

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Thailand’s foreign tourist levy, reintroduced by Minister Surawong Thienthong, could take six months post-cabinet approval. Despite aims for automatic visitor insurance, industry opposition and scepticism… Read More ›

Casino bill already causing division at cabinet level as Bhumjaithai Party appears less than convinced

Casino bill already causing division at cabinet level as Bhumjaithai Party appears less than convinced

October 26, 2024

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Thai cabinet split on casino bill as Bhumjaithai Party resists. Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat says the plan could boost the economy and tourism, but Deputy… Read More ›

China closes border crossings with Burma after bomb attack on its consulate in Mandalay last week

China closes border crossings with Burma after bomb attack on its consulate in Mandalay last week

October 25, 2024

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China shuts down border crossings with Myanmar after a grenade attack on its consulate, raising tensions. As the junta weakens, grassroots resistance grows, fueling inflation… Read More ›

Indonesia drives off another Chinese vessel as it explores waters within its exclusive economic zone

Indonesia drives off another Chinese vessel as it explores waters within its exclusive economic zone

October 25, 2024

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Indonesia has successfully expelled a Chinese coast guard ship from its waters. This marks the second such clash in a fortnight as Indonesia explores its… Read More ›

Political instability, legal warfare and Trump undermining economic recovery efforts by government and confidence

Political instability, legal warfare and Trump undermining economic recovery efforts by government and confidence

October 24, 2024

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Political instability and legal battles are eroding investor confidence in Thailand, leading to significant capital outflows. The Stock Exchange has dropped after a brief rally,… Read More ›

Lawyer calls for prosecution of top officials in the Tak Bai case as PM rules out Emergency Degree

Lawyer calls for prosecution of top officials in the Tak Bai case as PM rules out Emergency Degree

October 24, 2024

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PM rules out emergency decree to extend prosecution period for Tak Bai massacre suspects as lawyer pushes for legal action against officials. Statute of limitations… Read More ›

Money bets seem to be suggesting a Trump victory as top magazine hails him as a ‘political genius’

Money bets seem to be suggesting a Trump victory as top magazine hails him as a ‘political genius’

October 24, 2024

Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Investors betting on Trump’s 2024 win fuel a US dollar surge, with the currency up over 4% since late September. Strong US economic data and… Read More ›

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