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Will the Thai governments reverse their anti foreigner trend or not?

Over the past 4 years or so the Thai governments in power have made it progressively more difficult for non Thais to live in Thailand. Although they embrace tourists, they have hurt the parts of the general economy that are not tourist related. Viewing the state of the Thai economy that has been in general decline over the same period of time, the big question is will the Thai government undo some of the self inflicted wounds and make it easier for non Thais to call Thailand home. [Read more →]

Tags: Cambodia, Commentary, Economy, Europe, Laos, Malaysia, Mixed Signals, Reality Check 101, Thailand, United States, Work by Richard
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Rising banking fraud in Malaysia

The number if instances of banking fraud in Malaysia is on the rise. So much so that some American banks have pulled the plug on allowing ATM and debit card transactions from there. [Read more →]

Tags: Crime, Malaysia, Scams And Shams, Thailand, United States by Richard
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Religious revolt

Long have past the days when news was delivered by courier or a stranger who may be passing through the village. Long have past the days where religion was a tool of power less one religion. Seeing that news can now travel in an instant to anyplace and everyplace, eyes are being opened and conclusions are being drawn by people who still live under the punishment whip. [Read more →]

Tags: Afghanistan, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Pakistan, Terrorism, Unfortunate Realities, United States, Vatican by Richard
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Thailand not sweet for foreign investment

When it comes to selecting an Asian country to set up shop in for small and medium size businesses, Thailand is far from the sweetest choice. While one government agency seeks to attract foreign investment, another agency seeks to push foreigners away. [Read more →]

Tags: Cambodia, China, Economy, International Politics, Malaysia, Mixed Signals, Reality Check 101, Thailand, Work by Richard
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Islam laws fuel the Taliban

The strictness of Islam laws both fuel and motivate the Taliban. So if the Islam laws are the fuel, perhaps a change in the laws may empty the Taliban’s tank. [Read more →]

Tags: Afghanistan, Iran, Malaysia, Observations, Terrorism, War and Conflict by Richard
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Thaksin in Malaysia

The convicted fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra is doing his best to cause trouble, and now looks to make an international incident between Thailand and its southern neighbor Malaysia. Needless to say it is all about Thaksin coming out on top once again at the expense of others. [Read more →]

Tags: International Politics, Law And Order, Malaysia, Thailand by Richard
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Thaksin self image major concern

If you have been following the news, Apparently The convicted Fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra was spotted in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia and hastily departed to avoid capture. That part of the story was actually believable, but the next day what came from Thaksin’s spokesman looked to be as thick as a clogged sewer main. [Read more →]

Tags: Fiji, Law And Order, Malaysia, Thailand, United Arab Emirates by Richard
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Thailand tourist visa policy fallout

It has been a little over two years since Thailand changed their policy on tourist visas. Depending on where you stand, some will say it is a positive change, while others have the opposite opinion. [Read more →]

Tags: Economy, Malaysia, Thailand by Richard
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Beating the smoking addiction

A method of quitting smoking has been demonstrated to be 100% effective in stopping the habit and it also insures you will never light up another cigarette. In fact it is so effective, other members of your family can experience the same.

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Tags: Malaysia by Richard
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Malaysian elections signal coming change

It would seem that the people of Malaysia are wanting a change in government. In what now appears to be completely politically motivated sodomy charges against Anwar Ibrahim, the supporters of Anwar Ibrahim seem to have given it to Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in the ass with a landslide victory for Anwar. [Read more →]

Tags: Malaysia, Politics by Richard
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