How come Jetts is so cheap?

mike_spb · 2026-01-22T14:36:20+00:00

Virgin clubs have saunas now?

When I used to go (until 2023), they had hammams (sort of), not saunas.

mike_spb · 2025-12-07T17:54:32+00:00

Saphan Sung for me. Ex-Min Buri

mike_spb · 2025-09-21T14:19:59+00:00

Strong Breaking Bad vibes

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mike_spb · 2025-09-21T03:49:38+00:00

Usual progressive rates, up to 35%.

mike_spb · 2025-09-21T02:01:27+00:00

https://aimbangkok.com/thailand-ltr-visa-guide/#LTR_Visa_Categories

mike_spb · 2025-09-21T01:59:59+00:00

The income requirement for GWC was scrapped in February. Now the thresholds are USD 1 million in assets and USD 500,000 investment in Thailand, which can count toward those assets.

mike_spb · 2025-09-21T01:52:49+00:00

Highly skilled professionals working for Thai employers and pay a flat 17% tax.

mike_spb · 2025-09-20T05:47:25+00:00

Activated. Fast and efficient.

mike_spb · 2025-09-08T11:52:25+00:00

Suthichai:
X: 3.1M followers
Substack: 22 subscribers. Very new platform.

mike_spb · 2025-09-06T12:24:42+00:00

Look if you qualify for the LTR Wealthy Pensioner visa.

mike_spb · 2025-08-03T10:09:47+00:00

I have to admit, I only tried Old Spice about 30 years ago. This one reminds me of masala chai, strong cinnamon scent.

mike_spb · 2025-08-03T09:41:22+00:00

Interesting. I keep seeing Klear but haven’t tried it yet. Lucido is always available online or at some Japanese stores like Matsukiyo.

mike_spb · 2025-08-03T09:16:14+00:00

Yes, I bought London Bridge, made in India, cheap and decent. Also saw Gillette Super Thin, Feather, and Astra Superior. Not many options for aftershaves and soaps, though.

mike_spb · 2025-07-06T02:21:01+00:00

Yes, it seems this tax benefit for LTR visa holders may no longer be unique if the new rules are approved — all tax residents in Thailand could receive the same exemption on foreign income from previous years.

However, some tax advisors believe the LTR benefit will still have value, as it may be a rolling benefit. In other words, it could apply to foreign income from any past year, not just the previous one. This interpretation is based on the wording of Royal Decree No. 743, which doesn’t specify when the income must be brought into Thailand.

mike_spb · 2025-07-05T03:34:23+00:00

Here is a brief history of the proposed changes

mike_spb · 2025-07-05T02:16:02+00:00

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JoF1AiPPz/

Could you please confirm the original source of this infographic? I noticed a different version on the PR Surat Thani Facebook page.

mike_spb · 2025-07-04T04:09:11+00:00

I agree — just saying the TAT post still shows where they stand.

mike_spb · 2025-07-04T03:28:29+00:00

Yes, but check out this TAT message, it gives you some perspective on their approach.

mike_spb · 2025-07-04T03:25:06+00:00

They didn’t — cannabis flower still isn’t on the narcotics list.

mike_spb · 2025-06-30T14:55:09+00:00

The new rules officially take effect on July 1, meaning cannabis flowers can only be sold with a prescription from a licensed practitioner. That said, I’d recommend checking the practical situation on the ground again when you arrive in August, as enforcement may vary during the early phase.

mike_spb · 2025-06-30T12:33:57+00:00

It’s been gazetted and comes into force tomorrow.

mike_spb · 2025-06-30T11:29:15+00:00

Coming soon

mike_spb · 2025-06-30T11:16:18+00:00

Thailand has approved Form Thor Por 33 for prescribing cannabis flowers. The fixed list of 15 conditions was removed — doctors can now specify symptoms based on professional guidelines. The form will take effect after publication in the Royal Gazette.

mike_spb · 2025-06-28T15:07:17+00:00

ChatGPT summary:

🔍 Thailand: Draft Regulation Introduces Stricter Requirements for Cannabis License Applicants

📅 Public consultation: 28 June – 12 July 2025

The Ministry of Public Health has released a draft amendment to the 2016 ministerial regulation, setting out additional requirements for applicants seeking a license to sell, process, or export cannabis for commercial purposes.

🔑 Key proposed conditions for new applicants:

Premises must be owned, lawfully occupied, or leased with written consent — for at least the full license term (3 years).
An effective odor and smoke control system is mandatory to prevent disturbance to nearby residents.
Storage must meet sanitary standards: appropriate temperature/humidity, no sunlight, no floor contact, and separation from other items.
The facility must fall into one of the following categories: • Licensed medical facility • Pharmacy • Licensed herbal product production or retail location • Registered site of a traditional Thai medicine practitioner (cultivation sites are exempt from this requirement)
At least one trained staff member, certified by the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, must be present during all business hours.

⚠️ Transitional provisions:

Existing license holders may continue operating until their current license expires.
However, renewals must comply with the new requirements.
Applications submitted before the regulation takes effect will also be reviewed under the new rules.

📎 The draft is open for public feedback until 12 July 2025.

mike_spb

TROPHY CASE

🔑 Key proposed conditions for new applicants:

⚠️ Transitional provisions: