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  1. Tax rates The tax rates in 2023 for employment income and hire of work are as follows: Taxable income (Baht) Tax rate % 1-150,000 Exempt 150,001-300,000 5% 300,001-500,000 10% 500,001-750,000 15% 750,001-1,000,000 20% 1,000,001-2,000,000 25% 2,000,001-5,000,000 30% 5,000,001 and over 35% Allowances The amount of assessable taxable income is net of allowances: Type of Allowance Amount Deductible expenses for income 50% of income (capped at 100,000 baht) Personal allowance 60,000 baht Spouses (with no income) 60,000 baht Child (with income not exceeding 30,000 baht) (Under 20 years of age, regardless of whether he is studying; or under 25 years of age, but he must be studying at a university, either in Thailand or abroad. There is no limit on the number of natural children that can be claimed, but there is a limit of three when claiming adopted children.) 30,000 baht per child Second child born from 2018 onwards (Same criteria as for “Child Allowance” above) 60,000 baht per child Health insurance premiums paid by the taxpayer* Amount actually paid, but not exceeding 25,000 baht Life insurance premiums paid by the taxpayer* Amount actually paid, but not exceeding 100,000 baht Provident Fund contributions (PVF) ** Up to a maximum of 500,000 baht, but not exceeding 15% of income Retirement mutual fund (RMF) ** Up to a maximum of 500,000 baht, but not exceeding 30% of income Super Saving Fund (SSF) ** Up to a maximum of 200,000 baht, but not exceeding 30% of income Home mortgage interest Amount actually paid, but not exceeding 100,000 baht Charitable contributions Amount actually donated, but not exceeding 10% of income after standard deductions and allowances. There is a double deduction allowed for donations to educational organizations, but not exceeding 10% of income.
  2. Yes. But it's probably easier for central banks to fight inflation rather than deflation. It appears that by tightening monetary policy both the Fed and the ECB are winning the war on inflation. Pheu Thai's digital wallet proposal is an excellent tool to fight deflation although its mainly a social welfare program. The idea is to get money into the hands of the ultimate consumer who will spend and stimulate the economy. But their proposal seems unduly complicated. Instead of a direct deposit into a bank account, the current proposal would require Issan bargirls working in Pattaya to go back home to spend their 10K baht. Consumer debt has increased dramatically in Thailand in the past 20 years. It's much easier for Thais to finance cars and motorbikes nowadays than years ago. Debt is a real problem for many Thais. If people have no money to spend due to no cash left over after loan repayments that could lead to a crippling deflationary cycle.
  3. Was drinking at the new Soi 2 venue tonight. The outside seating area is spacious. A great new addition to the Jomtien ladyboy scene!
  4. Concerns are heightening among analysts over Thailand’s first year-on-year inflation decline in 25 months. The drop in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is viewed as an indication of increasing risks of economic deceleration and deflation. BofA Securities, previously known as Bank of America Merrill Lynch, highlighted that the inflation figure for October signified the first year-on-year decline since August 2021. It fell significantly below the consensus forecast of a 0.05% hike. The research note from the investment banking division of Bank of America released yesterday, November 8, Tuesday stated that these lower inflation figures reflect a growing economic slowdown, in line with our weak consumption data and stalled domestic demand. This statement followed the release of October’s headline CPI figures by the Commerce Ministry on Monday. The CPI decreased 0.31% from the previous year and 0.28% month-on-month, in stark contrast to the 0.3% year-on-year increase in September. Government subsidies, particularly for fuels and electricity, and a slowdown in the food and non-alcoholic beverage sectors were attributed to the decrease. BofA noted that the recent inflation data fell below expectations, indicating the Thai economic recovery, apart from the tourism sector, remains weak. “With declining domestic consumption momentum and slower tourism growth, it is unlikely there will be demand-pull inflationary pressure on core inflation.” Maybank Securities pointed out that as core inflation remained steady at a low level of 0.7% in October, compared with 0.6% in September, it implies that weak domestic demand, particularly in investments, and lacklustre exports are keeping inflationary pressures at bay, reported Bangkok Post. The brokerage predicted that Thailand’s CPI headline inflation would remain around 0% for the rest of the year, averaging 1.5% this year. Maybank Securities stated that there are growing signs the demand shock from Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s government’s economic policies may be smaller than previously outlined. They added that declining inflation is likely to elevate real interest rates, providing the Bank of Thailand with more policy space to respond to growth and inflation developments next year. Kasikorn Securities (KS) noted that October was the first month the Thai economy entered a deflation zone, with a year-on-year contraction of inflation and core CPI stable near 0%. “Thai inflation is considered low compared with other countries in the region and remained below the target of 2% for six consecutive months.” The brokerage foresees inflation staying close to zero throughout the fourth quarter. Nuttaporn Triratanasirikul, deputy managing director of Kasikorn Research Centre (K-Research), believes it’s premature to say the Thai economy is nearing deflation as GDP continues to grow and there’s no significant workforce reduction. Nuttaporn explained to the Bangkok Post that slowing consumption is partly due to high household debt, while income has not risen. K-Research maintains its GDP growth forecast for 2023 at 3%, citing robust exports in the final quarter. Although the centre has not released a forecast for 2024 growth, it projects expansion in a range of 3% to 4%, according to Nuttaporn. https://thethaiger.com/news/business/thailands-inflation-drop-fuels-economic-slowdown-fears
  5. A female bar worker was allegedly forced into a vehicle by a group of men in Soi Pattaya 3 in the early hours of Friday, November 10th. The incident was reported to Pattaya police by the woman’s colleague, 36-year-old Worasuda Satthaun. She reported that her friend, whose name was withheld to protect her privacy, had been forcibly abducted by a group of men who lifted her into a sedan. The incident occurred on Soi Pattaya 3 in the Nongprue sub-district, Banglamung district, Chonburi province. The perpetrators fled in the vehicle, and their whereabouts are currently unknown. Concerned for the safety of her friend, Ms. Worasuda decided to hurriedly report the incident, seeking police assistance and investigation. Ms. Worasuda went on to explain that prior to the incident, her other friends had come to inform her that the abductee, who worked at the same bar as herself, had been accosted by a group of four men while walking along the roadside. They forcibly took her into a black sedan and drove away. Ms. Worasuda mentioned that two days ago, someone had come to her workplace to inquire about the abductee, but she was unsure about the exact details. Ms. Worasuda suspected that the abductor might be the victim’s ex-husband. Meanwhile, Pattaya police interviewed a security guard who was in the area of the incident about the men in question. The guard, whose name was withheld for his safety, only noted that he noticed a black sedan parking and waiting for someone. He approached it to ask the driver what he was doing and was told by a male occupant that they were waiting for his girlfriend. https://thepattayanews.com/2023/11/11/pattaya-bar-worker-allegedly-kidnapped-by-group-of-men/
  6. Below is Vulcan foreplay: The westsider, is making the gang symbol for westside, so your hand looks like a giant "w", with the middle and ring fingers overlaced, and applying it the same as the shocker. The index is used to stimulate the clit, the middle and ring in the vagina, and the pinky in the anus. Nothing says gangsta or pimp more than fingering your girl with a gang sign!
  7. Four songs from the Barbie movie got Grammy nominations.
  8. I would assume that it would be the opposite direction of 2nd Road so traffic would flow from Pattaya Central Road to Pattaya South Road. I don't take baht busses often on Soi Buakhao but the majority of my rides are headed south.
  9. I think, not sure, that Russians get 90 days visa exemption because there is now a reciprocal bilateral agreement. A bunch of South American countries such as Peru, Argentina, Chile, and Peru have this sort of 90 day agreement. If it's a well hung Brazilian shemale she should get 120 days.
  10. Soi Buakhao is going to be a one way street soon. I think this is a good idea.
  11. Moving is never easy, even with the new bar just a minute away. The three toughest things things to move are the pool table,the freezer, and the physical bar counter. The company that provides the pool table moves the pool table. Emmy thinks it won't be that difficult to move the freezer and the bar counter. This will be her third move so she's clear about what's involved. More challenging is getting the new space ready. The first priority is dealing with the ground floor infrastructure so that the bar can be up and running. Once that is resolved and the bar open she can deal with the rooms upstairs.
  12. Pdoggg

    LK Metro

    Thanks for the update Youngone. Looks like Peachy Lily's Ladyboy Lounge will be a major player in the Thailand ladyboy scene!
  13. Naked Russian goes berserk in Naklua! 1699374559863.mp4
  14. Even better than Jeannie in a bottle! Imagine being home in Farangland and whenever you get the urge you just open the jar!
  15. Thanks for the pics of the work in progress of the new bar Emmy! Last chance to visit the old bar guys! If you are taking a taxi to the new bar input "182 Soi Chom Thian 2" and the Bolt driver will get you there. Or take a baht bus and get off at Jomtien Beach Road Soi 2 and walk for a minute or so.
  16. Correctomundo as to the pronunciation. KITT stands for Knight Industries Two Thousand.
  17. These 4 questions will elicit different answers: What's cool? What's popular? What do the critics like? What do youlike?
  18. With 3 new (or moved) ladyboy venues opening soon should be good for punters who like variety. On December 15th, bars in some areas of Pattaya will legally be able to open until 4AM.
  19. Pdoggg

    LK Metro

    I walked around LK Metro and did not see any obvious candidates. My guess it will open around December 1st. I heard they are waiting for their license.
  20. If you're a guy who has over 1000 notches on his belt then a couple bad apples will sneak in. I reckon the key is to get out of the situation without anything too bad happening. Getting the police involved is generally not a good idea. Often swallowing one's pride and paying to resolve a problem is probably the best course of action. If it was me, I'd reset. Head to Manila. Hope you don't let it ruin the rest of your holiday Rom.
  21. Tiesto's latest is a Barbie remix which old farang probably won't like but then they won't like the original either.
  22. Soda can usually be found at Pook Bar on Soi Buakhao. She was one of the "it" girls in the later part of the last decade.
  23. Looks like there will be an indoor and outdoor area. This pic was taken a couple days ago.
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