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“Neither the king nor any member of the royal family has ever personally filed any charges under this law. In fact, during his birthday speech in 2005, King Bhumibol Adulyadej encouraged criticism: “Actually, I must also be criticized. I am not afraid if the criticism concerns what I do wrong, because then I know.” He later added, “But the King can do wrong”, in reference to those he was appealing to not to overlook his human nature.“
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“Most notably, over the past month, the Criminal Court has begun issuing formal orders in individual case dockets—particularly in Section 112 cases and those involving political expression that have drawn public attention—prohibiting anyone from reporting or disseminating details of courtroom proceedings or any events within the Criminal Court without prior authorization. These publication bans have been issued in at least four cases, with the wording of the orders being identical in every instance, despite being issued by different judicial panels. This pattern suggests that the orders may not reflect the individual discretion of each judge, but rather stem from a broader administrative directive. Such a practice raises concerns about potential conflicts with the principle of judicial independence, as well as the right to a fair trial—one that is conducted openly, transparently, and subject to public scrutiny.”
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How the proposed 3.5% US remittance tax could shrink savings for NRIs, visa holders – CNBC TV18
“Sending money home from the United States could get costlier for immigrants if a proposed 3.5% excise tax on remittances becomes law. The US House of Representatives has passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which includes this tax aimed at non-US citizens. The measure is now awaiting Senate approval and could take effect from January 1, 2026. The tax, if enacted, will apply to every international money transfer made by non-citizens, including H-1B visa holders, green card holders, and students on F-1 visas.”
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“If you’re a naturalized U.S. citizen who follows the law, you are just as much a U.S. citizen as anyone born here. There’s no second-class version of citizenship in the eyes of the law. Terms like “non-assimilated citizen” are rhetorical, not legal—and they often reflect prejudice, not policy.”
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Conservatives and Liberals Do Think Differently
“Liberals tended more than conservatives to use insight to solve verbal problems in which you have to ‘think outside the box,’” Salvi said. “Everyday life presents us with a variety of scenarios where we are asked to solve problems analytically, others only with a spark of insight, most of them can be solved either way. In this last case, liberals are more likely to achieve the solution with an ‘Aha!’ moment, whereas conservatives’ problem solving approach does not prefer one style or the other.”