khaolakguy

Somehow not reassured by this information, although thank you for providing it. I wonder if the Thai Revenue Department have been taking on significant numbers of extra stall to deal with the additional workload.........

In this proposal it is not clear to me how the Thai Revenue Department can/will distinguish between "income" and "assets". Eg if a retired expat resident were to transfer assets to Thailand after January 2025 would the Thai Revenue Department expect to tax any transfers on the basis that all transfers are deemed as overseas "income", which as an example could be taxed income that has been accumulated in the expat's country over his working life. Is the Thai Revenue Department really going to have the resources to check thirty or forty years of overseas tax returns(if they were available) to confirm whether the transfer was of already taxed assets rather than income.

How? On that note Russia doesn't seem to be receiving many migrants from any African country(even though Russia is "heaven").

Depends on how you are judging performance. You appear to be judging it by the more migrants Russia can achieve the better the performance. EU countries in contrast are trying to reduce/control migration and making it harder to access their countries. EU countries receive significant migration from all over the world while Russia's migration is predominately from former USSR countries.

Oh now you prefer to discuss the quality of life, not the statistics that you introduced! Of course!

No, I followed the link that you provided which showed that in 2023 Russia, even without visa restrictions as you describe, was only proportionately the 71st nation in popularity for net migration. Whereas many other countries, even those with significant entry restrictions, still attracted proportionately more migrants. EG most of Western Europe, US, Canada. This is the link that you provided https://en.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_sovereign_states_by_net_migration_rate&diffonly=true

Of course Russia doesn't put on those restrictions. You need all the help you can get to persuade people to travel there!

Providing more encouragement than help as my experience was more than 20 years ago...........But It did seem like the GAYEST place ever in terms of proportion of the population! I wondered if it was something in the water. If no one comes up with gay venues, I would expect that the gay guys interested will find the visitors in "straight" venues(or on the apps).

Your access to TV Channels and Movies(English and many more) is only limited by the subscriptions that your hotel/accomodation pay for and provide. Loads of English Language channels tend to be available in higher end accomodation. Where are you staying?

This is the same page. Both are titled: Country or territory Total net migration (2022)[2] Net migration per 1,000 people (2023)[3] So the net migration figure that I quoted(with Russia at 71) is the latest figure(2023), and as a proportionate analysis probably more relevant to these posts.

All this Meridien stuff is kind of weird. We were also on the 24th Floor in December and January in connecting rooms, even numbered! Perhaps it's the sluts floor! In our case we had booked cheaper rooms but were upgraded to Club access. The air condition comment tied in with our own experience as even with the thermostat at the same setting one room was always on the warm side while the other was always on the cold side to the extent of being regularly turned off. I love the electric blinds feature with which you can go to sleep at night enjoying the shaded view, without it being bright enough to wake you at dawn. But if you really want blackout bring the second blind down.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sovereign_states_by_net_migration_rate

On the other hand if you trust Wikipedia and look at the total number of net immigrants per 1,000 of the population Russia comes in at Number 71! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sovereign_states_by_net_migration_rate

If stopped the security guard would require a return to the changing room to check the underwear being worn. These would then have to be taken off pair by pair while the guard watched until they had all been removed. At which point you might need to oblige the guard to avoid being arrested..................

Sounds like a "resumption" not an "expansion"!

Moses, you might like to post the link to your source. This doesn't read like your creation!

That's generous/classy! He must have been good.

What a brilliantly detailed report!

It wasn't clear in the written report but in the video it sounds like there were "quite a few drinks" consumed, which may explain the bill total.

This Thai movie, Doiboy, which is on Netflix is worth a look for anyone interested in the subject matter, although it has it's flaws it seems a step up from most Thai movies. A refugee builds a new identity as a sex worker in Thailand and gets caught up in a client's risky scheme that might lead to a better life.

If Taiwan was/is permanently closed that would be quite a shock. And very sad. Although I've never been into the muscle boys I always made a point to have a drink or two there on every trip. But it was iconic and from reading reports people travelled from all over the world specifically for its services. It should have protected status!

Surely "Bipaulm" is now in a position, OP having received the wisdom of the forum in response to his queries, to do a trip report? Note to Bipaulm, just because it was your first trip don't be discouraged from reporting back. It's always good to read another experience/point of view.

FFS. If I have been assaulted/abused(I wish!) it's suggested that I should report it to a shop assistant!

I always that someone who came multiple times without losing his erections was called a "repeater".