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Ok, for you, my friend, 970b. I gotta get mt cut, you know.

Bangkok & Chiang Mai Ranked among Top Asian Cities for Expats in 2024 Picture courtesy of Steven Wilcox, Unsplash A latest report has highlighted Bangkok and Chiang Mai as two of the top 10 Asian cities for expats in 2024. The findings reinforce the appeal of Thailand to a global populace. Full. story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325852-bangkok-chiang-mai-ranked-among-top-asian-cities-for-expats-in-2024/

A latest report has highlighted Bangkok and Chiang Mai as two of the top 10 Asian cities for expats in 2024. The findings reinforce the appeal of Thailand to a global populace. Among all the cities assessed, Bangkok, known for its stunning temples and lively street food culture, ranked second. One of its key attractions is the rapidly declining cost of living. From 2022 to 2024, living costs in Bangkok dramatically dropped by over 50%, from US$2,715 to a reasonable US$1,048 per month. Chiang Mai, ranked fifth in the study, is celebrated for its tranquil temples, lush mountains, and a thriving community of digital nomads. The city offers an affordable lifestyle, with the cost of living estimated at US$665 per month, making it highly attractive to expats. Last year, Bangkok hosted 22.78 million foreign visitors. Typically, these tourists spent about 4.7 nights in the city and an average of 5,938 baht (US$173) daily. With these figures, both Bangkok and Chiang Mai seem set to remain favourite havens for expats. Picture courtesy of Steven Wilcox, Unsplash -- ASEAN NOW 2024-04-25 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Yep... totally his fault for waiting for the walk signal before he crossed... the taxi has the right of way and permission to run a red light... BLAME THE VICTIM

Youngstown, Ohio?!?

Wealthy Pensioner LTR April 2023 - March 2024 time frame for income details. 4-4-24: Submitted the following information. Explanation memo: Describes monthly pension, dividend calculations, and insurance coverage. I also translated this into Thai using Google Translate in an effort to make things easy to understand for the BOI staff. Income documentation April 2023 - March 2024 OPM summary of payments to show pension income Vanguard 3-31-23, 12-31-23, 3-31-24 monthly statments to show April 2023-March 2024 dividend calculation. Account numbers and anything non-dividend related was redacted. IRS Form 1040 for 2023 with line 3b (ordinary dividends) and line 5a (pensions and annuities) highlighted. SSN and banking info redacted. Medical insurance documentation: Verification of coverage memo from AFSPA (FEHB medical). April 2024 OPM annuity statement showing latest monthly insurance premium Select pages of annual brochure showing inpatient/outpatient coverage 4-11-24: Received email from BOI requesting 2023 form 1099 for pension. 15 day limit to respond. 4-23-24: Sent the following supplemental information 2023 OPM 1099-R (pension) 2023 Vanguard 1099-R (dividends) 4-24-24 Received email from BOI stating LTRWP##### has been endorsed. Instructions are to update information and select location to pay fee. Nothing was asked about medical insurance. I need to make flight reservations and add that info. Questions for the group: If I choose to pay THB 50K at the BOI do I need to do this within 60 days of 4-24-24? Will they still accept cash? If I instead choose to pay for the e-visa in the US do I still need to arrive in Thailand within 60 days? It's cheaper to pay in BKK, but the e-visa (USD 1600) might be worth the extra expense if it allows me to arrive later in 2023.

But whatabout the time DT said covefe ?

Next time copy and paste rather than writing your own... you won't look so stupid then.

Well he did have the green light. Do you stop at intersections when you have the green, while in you car to check to make sure nobody is running the red ? OK, I agree, and I would have looked, and do before crossing any street, anywhere, worldwide. It is common sense. And I do ease off the accelerator when approaching intersections in my car, if cross traffic isn't already at a stand still & waiting. Getting overly cautious in m old age.

Yeah, I realized my error when it was too late to edit. And I've always sensed something fishy regarding Djr's divorce, like somehow sheltering $$$ in case something like a bumper-crop of criminal charges came along. I've had no reason to think otherwise.

What is your proposal on stopping the aggressors in these regions... just ask them? Tell them to stop? Try to be real and offer a solution rather than justifying terrorists and hate from russia... hamas... china...

mushrooms are good for depression.

Health Ministry approves medical use of opium and magic mushrooms Photo courtesy of The Nation In a historic directive, the Thai Public Health Ministry has approved the use of opium and magic mushrooms for medical treatment and research. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325851-health-ministry-approves-medical-use-of-opium-and-magic-mushrooms/

sounds sensible but of course this government/pm will ignore sensible I love to have heard the recent exchange between the BOT and PM on interest rate, my guess is it was a schooling for the PM

In a historic directive, the Thai Public Health Ministry has approved the use of opium and magic mushrooms for medical treatment and research. The policy shift, revealed in the Royal Gazette, came into effect immediately under Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew's signature. Opium and psilocybin mushrooms, known for their hallucinogenic effects, are now classified as Category 5 narcotics, differentiating them from marijuana and hemp extracts. Previously, substances such as kratom, marijuana, and hemp were removed from this category, leaving opium and magic mushrooms, along with marijuana and hemp extracts with a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) level over 0.2%. The directive clarifies that all drugs in Narcotics Category 5, excluding marijuana and hemp extracts, are approved for medical use and research. This change was made possible through the activation of Article 24 and Article 58 of the Narcotics Code by the health minister. Photo courtesy of The Nation -- ASEAN NOW 2024-04-25 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Because of course it wasn't a true "border bill"... why don't the dims introduce a TRUE bill on the border? Because it would pass so fast that it would really expose how corrupt and chaotic control of the border is.

Here come the "those girls knew what they were doing... not really abuse" crowd.

Thai Transport Minister to Discuss Rail and 'Land Bridge' Project in China File photo Suriya Juangroongruangkit, Thailand's Transport Minister, will travel to China from May 6- 15 to participate in the 31st Thailand-China Railway Cooperation Meeting. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325850-thai-transport-minister-to-discuss-rail-and-land-bridge-project-in-china/

Suriya Juangroongruangkit, Thailand's Transport Minister, will travel to China from May 6- 15 to participate in the 31st Thailand-China Railway Cooperation Meeting. The meeting aims to address transportation matters between the two nations and discuss the development of a regional high-speed rail system. The Thai government is keen to fast-track the project, which involves the construction of a high-speed train line covering a total distance of 609 kilometers, with two phases - Bangkok–Nong Khai and Nakhon Ratchasima–Nong Khai. An update on this project and strategies to speed up its completion will be presented during the meeting, with the aim to enhance the railway system's potential as a key hub for the economy and public transportation at the regional level. Juangroongruangkit also plans to present Thailand’s ambitious "Land Bridge" project to Chinese investors. This project seeks to establish an economic bridge connecting the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. The intention is to create a new trade route at the regional level, which could unlock new opportunities at the Asian regional scale. -- ASEAN NOW 2024-04-25 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

How many children choose to use a mask and how many are told to do so by their parents? Are there employers who require mask wearing? It looks quite bizarre arriving in Thailand seeing how many still use them, I wonder how long will it last.

Sorry... live with your head up your back... you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink... try reading something other than the russian propaganda

yen yen sabai sabai 🙂

Chiang Mai Massage Parlour Owner Apprehended for Underage Prostitution A police raid was carried out on April 23, 2024, at a massage parlour in Mueang Chiang Mai following allegations of forced underage sex work. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1325849-chiang-mai-massage-parlour-owner-apprehended-for-underage-prostitution/

A police raid was carried out on April 23, 2024, at a massage parlour in Mueang Chiang Mai following allegations of forced underage sex work. The proprietor, 21-year-old Natthanaree Puangmala, was arrested on charges of clandestinely operating a prostitution ring involving minors under 18 years old. Puangmala reportedly charged customers an extra 3,000 baht for illicit services. During the investigation, police discovered a financial ledger indicating regular monthly bribes of 20,000 baht to government officials. Six underage victims were rescued and taken in for interviews under the guidance of Thai multidisciplinary agencies, who are also providing necessary support to the victims. Puangmala was taken into custody, with computer devices and CCTV footage seized as potential evidence. The charges levelled against her include illicit prostitution and running a healthcare establishment without proper authorization. Prior to the arrest, the massage parlour had been under surveillance due to frequent change of locations, presumably to evade detection. Leads from the ongoing investigation led to this successful raid and rescue operation. The probe is also set to scrutinize the government officials implicated in the bribery. -- ASEAN NOW 2024-04-25 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe