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    Thai Drivers License Valid In Cambodia?

    in Cambodia General Chat

    Posted · Edited by Sheryl
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    I have Thai licence for car & moto, also NZ Licence, I have been in Cambodia near 2 years.

    The Thai licence is OK, many traffic police ( Blue Uniform) will try it all on to relieve you of money.

    Next year it will become law to have a Cambodia licence, you can buy one for $50.00 = 1 year - no worries, try Lucky Motorcycle on Monivong Blvd.

    Every time I have an issue I say - no problem I have a friend - very High rank Military police man - and I go back to bike to get my mobile, every time they (profanity removed) - No No not worry, it helps that I do have a contact - however none have carried it thru, they threaten to impound my bike - so I say, no problem you talk to my friend and he sort you out, whereupon they (profanity removed( and all is forgiven for $2

    They usually start at $15 to $20 fine - I get down to $2 or $3 then move on.

    They are rapacious for sure, the best bit is if you see one leap out & you know you are not in the wrong, you can just hit the gas & drive around them, I have never had one try to follow and catch me.

    Be staunch or lose is the game !

    Thailand becomes 'Sick Man of Southeast Asia'

    in Thailand News

    Posted

    I was just doing a financial work up on opening a processing facility for our Co in Cambodia, the shock caused me to look at Thailand again; to land and clear a 20 ft container at Sihanoukville costs $1,200.00 approx MORE, than to land & clear the same 20 ft container at Laem Chabang - the main Port between Bangkok & Pattaya.

    The add on document costs are ludicrous $350.00 USD each box for Customs Clearance, the same $350.00 for Tax Evaluation at the same Customs House - a $15.00 Customs processing fee for each box, a surcharge of $300.00 for each box; it goes on & on.

    I remain amazed at how focused some folks can get in times of opportunity !

    Needless to say, my work in Cambodia is done - back to Thailand, and the deals being offered by the Thai Govt Investment Board are excellent - very professional response - Chalk & Cheese.

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    Where to go?

    in I Drink Too Much Forum

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    It is easy if you really WANT TO, not just make noise like most do re stop smoking or drinking to excess !

    Toughen up mentally & make a plan, reduce your point of focus to a small space or time frame, e.g. daily, all mental energy on "no drinking today" repeat - repeat etc

    You need to replace the time you spend on the piss with other activities, hopefully some healthy !

    You will find if you look at your group of friend / associates some are a negative influence, again toughen up and limit your exposure to them.

    I took a few weeks to formulate these steps many years back, I smoked twice in my life - I went hard, 2nd time I was on 3 packs a day - I went to zero forever by these steps

    Most important is if you want to mouth platitudes and wank on like a schoolgirl - Ooh I wish I could etc - you will fail - so TOUGHEN UP and WIN !

    I am now in Cambodia, I was drinking way too much, 2 x bottles Scotch & Vodka weekly at home + beers, then out with friends, some days 12 - 15 beers in bars - 3 weeks ago I did it all again, stopped COLD - I have lost noticeable weight and I feel like a new younger me.

    The difference in mental focus & energy is like a new game plan on life as it becomes a real prospect daily.

    Feel free to let me know the results if you make it happen

    Stop the POP

    in Forum Support Desk

    Posted

    As you have the e mail address of all members, perhaps you could extend some small portion of your time to help not annoy us - this pop up asking to sign in to news letters every time I open an article is seriously annoying - I know you dont make any more money by spending a little time to achieve this - but it aint hard, you would be on it like a cat on a mouse if there was a quid in it what about a FIX please !

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    Stop the POP

    in Forum Support Desk

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    As you have the e mail address of all members, perhaps you could extend some small portion of your time to help not annoy us - this pop up asking to sign in to news letters every time I open an article is seriously annoying - I know you dont make any more money by spending a little time to achieve this - but it aint hard, you would be on it like a cat on a mouse if there was a quid in it what about a FIX please !

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    Freight C Mai To Phnom Penh

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    I need to ship my 6 boxes of possessions that remain in C Mai to Phnom Penh, can you ask if anyone has any decent information contacts etc for a freight Co, or experience doing this ? Is it best to schlep by bus with said goods ? or will they get here intact with a reputable mover ? and good advice appreciated from anyone who has done same or has friends with experience.


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    Officials To Inspect Business Licenses Of All Foreigner Owned Tourism Businesses In Phuket

    in Phuket News

    Posted

    Attention to all interested in options and specifically to; spidermike007 & BTM & Skorz re their queries raised as copied below.

    Time for us "Falangs" so say goodbye to Thailand and head for greener pastures.

    and that is where?

    Good luck with finding another country where you can get a decent ride, fresh curry and a beer for under 20 quid.

    Please provide us with a list of your top five spots you are suggesting. Please bear in mind:

    1. How delightful are the local people?

    2. How reasonable is the place to live?

    3. How food is the local cuisine?

    4. What about the local women? Are they attractive? Open to relationships with foreigners?

    It is fine to say you want to leave, but where to?

    As I said earlier, Good luck with finding another country where you can get a decent ride, fresh curry and a beer for under 20 quid.

    I have left Thailand after years there, so tired of the constant sticky little fingers in your pocket, and the list of wrongs perpetrated daily against Falangs is never ending, the lost deposits on rental properties & hire cars, bikes etc.

    Let alone the violence, the pain re Visa`s and reporting, the need to have any property in a locals name by 51% to facilitate easy transfer of assets etc etc. The issues with banks and credit cards, the list is endless.

    So in response to your request to identify a better location; I have relocated to Cambodia for 6 months now, some insights as to why I prefer it here;

    No Visa issues, pay for a 6 or 12 month Visa endlessly extendible at any travel agent or hotel or rental condo.

    You can be in business legally, you can buy property - with caveats, but easily do-able, the people in large are more friendly than in the major hubs of corrupt sleaze as Phuket & Pattaya, and now that disease has taken hold in the tourist areas of Chiang Mai also strongly.

    It seems many Farang are able to convince them selves all is well in Thailand, as long as it is not them personally involved in a newsworthy spot of trouble, how short sighted, I decided not to stay & continue to give money to those who make no attempt to even appear as if they like or respect you for any reason other than your money - get some self respect and look elsewhere, or when your time comes to be in the cross hairs - dont complain.

    Do not mistake this as all is bad in Thailand, I did have very warm contact with Thai people in a more local environment, it is the so called Hi So and tourism operators who soon see the advantage to be had by blatantly robbing tourists & falang residents there is no stopping them, and we have no rights unless you either can afford to or wish to be the highest bidder on the outcome of your life`s issue at stake to the BIB.

    The sale of rose coloured glasses has been very successful in Thailand, why do so many like to live as an Ostrich, very sandy down there !

    So apart from here in Cambodia, which is also rated as the 11 th fastest growing economy, or thereabouts - creating many opportunities then there is also parts of the Philippines, Laos and Vietnam as mentioned in another post.

    The Farang food is way better here if you like that, see here - http://www.khmer440.com/k/2013/01/le-bistrot-a-rough-diamond-hidden-among-lady-bars/ - so in relation to the 20 quid query, a first class Tournedos with wine x 2 at $1 per glass, albeit small, transport to & from all for about $12.00 & real American BBQ places, NZ Venison, the best Sous Vide cooked burgers at $5 etc etc

    You can get real French style Baguettes - not sugar bread, a small thing - but a very pleasant change, the Tuk Tuks are Farang sized & cost way less than in Thailand, they have Casinos if interested etc etc

    The chance of me going back to live in Thailand is about the same as fair trade to take wings in Phuket !

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    Questions About Education/Edu Visas In Chiang Mai

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    I concur with Downtown Al, I just finished a one year Ed Visa course at Pro Language, I have no hesitation to recommend it, I did a course prior at CMU - also good but short in time & issues re Visa`s now I hear. A friend who is fluent in Thai & reads & writes fluently also did Walen., 3 years is the maximum you an do an Ed Visa as he just ran out of time, got to leave the country & get a new start. Two of my classmates at Pro had done Walen & spoke disparagingly of it as the focus is on reading Thai - not talking / speaking - wrong way around IMO.

    Health Insurance In Chiang Mai

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    I am gobsmacked re the BUPA comments, did you get your price from the UK ? I did that once & near passed on.

    I am with BUPA direct from their office near JJ - I am 55 and have enough cover to have heart surgery, a friend had a double stent on the same level of cover as me - 400,000 Baht.

    Cover in Private Room etc etc = all good acceptable options, choice of Hospitals

    Total cost was 17 - 18,000 Baht a year ! the next level up is at 500k is only 22,000 P/A which I will renew to in June - not 100k ? ?

    You also get a 10% rebate on renewal every year you do not claim.

    I suggest you re look at the details & check carefully what ever you are getting - seems a mistake or 3 may be in play

    Express Train From Bkk To Chiang Mai - Need To Book?

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    You need to book in advance to be sure of a seat, if you have no contacts here to make a booking on your behalf I suggest you leave a day at least after your arrival in Country, go to Hua Lamphong station ASAP after arrival & get a ticket, that is the only way to ensure you get on board, or fly - you can book online with Thai Air or Bangkok Air - easy and saves time & stress !

    when special fare deals are on you can get 1 way for 1,800 baht = Bargain, Bkk Air also has a lounge for all class fares at all Airports !

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    Watch Shop

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    The above mentioned establishment is very good, they carry many well known brands & you pay accordingly, for basic no brainer stuff as you want you will get a good job done at a fraction of the price at either of the 2 watch repair stalls on the main strip thru the middle of Worowat Market, I have used one guy there on 6 or 7 occasions for 100 % good result, on the footpath on the left as you drive thru outside the main market building.

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