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It is only around Baht 2,000/2,500 return Air Asia from U-Tapao and the flight only takes one hour ten minutes.

Why bother with a ten hour bus ride?

there are many reasons why someone chooses the bus instead of flying.

for example have you ever considered people who want to bring back something that is prohibited on the aircraft? Such as liquids of any sort over a certain size.

No. The OP did not indicate that the purpose of his trip was to transport items prohibited on aircraft.

Large quantities of hazardous liquids are probably banned on buses too!

who said anything about hazardous? And who said anything about large quantities?

I don't consider 1 L of any liquid to be a large quantity and that is the maximum your allowed to carry on and aircraft these days

You are so right. Let her get the bus for ten hours, eleven hours, whatever, and don't offer any helpful alternative advice.

One up to you Asiantravel, I am so humbled by your insight.

Some people will argue with a tree.

It is only around Baht 2,000/2,500 return Air Asia from U-Tapao and the flight only takes one hour ten minutes.

Why bother with a ten hour bus ride?

there are many reasons why someone chooses the bus instead of flying.

for example have you ever considered people who want to bring back something that is prohibited on the aircraft? Such as liquids of any sort over a certain size.

No. The OP did not indicate that the purpose of his trip was to transport items prohibited on aircraft.

Large quantities of hazardous liquids are probably banned on buses too!

It is only around Baht 2,000/2,500 return Air Asia from U-Tapao and the flight only takes one hour ten minutes.

Why bother with a ten hour bus ride?

I had to draw a line in the sand when they ask what my mother's maiden name was and my father's name?????

The good news was that I got there early in the day, so had time to check the form out and have a good laugh....?

The form does not ask for you mothers maiden name.

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If you are a foreigner here on a retirement visa and both of your parents are dead and burried in another country, why would the Thai authorities want to know their names?

If you are on a retirement extension they already have most of this information. At least you don't need to get another letter from your bank.

What the map does not tell us is where the entry/exit points are.

Before the retards jump on this, yes we know there will defiantly be exits at the ends of the road.

Sorry I should clarify. To "employ" a Thai you are required to set up a Ltd. Company 49% share with minimum 4 employees. Oh! And get a work permit.

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I was looking for someone to use their own discretion as what was required on a weekly basis to maintain the home. Not dictate union style.

The question was not how long the string is, but how much you should pay for a ball of it !!!

All of the information above is why there will always be 3rd world nations....

Also, none of these maids that are getting paid 12,000 to 17,000 baht a month plus a company vehicle are paying one baht in tax.

When there are people with more money than they need, living in property that is far too big for them to take care of and can afford a lifestyle that requires hired help, you create the society that exists here. This wealthy society then demands that it stay that way so the down trodden get squashed underfoot by a government that is "put in place".

Then foreigners complain about the standard of how things are here, no one pays taxes, then there is no money for proper infrastructure and no pensions for the elderly. etc...

Bet the OP did not think this thread would end up like this....?

Too right I didn't. That is why I am keeping my head down

For info. We used to pay GBP 10.00 per hour for 16 hours per week in the UK, with a smaller house. She was self employed so Tax and social security payments were her responsibility. We both had good jobs so it was a no brainer.

Our thoughts when starting this thread were to offer a Thai the opportunity of employment on a casual self employed basis, at an equitable rate, not to exploit anyone. People in Thailand have to work for a living after all. (Not my responsible if they do not fill in their Tax returns).

Also, Farangs on Retirement Extensions, cannot legally "Employ" a Thai in the legal sense.

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We are considering getting a maid 9 to 5 Monday to Friday. Live out. Can anyone please give an indication of how much we should expect to pay.

Thanks

Oink

This is a post I saved when I also was looking for a mechanic. I used Khun Sakda for about 3 years and was always satisfied with his work. He kept a POS VW running in top condition.

I highly recommend him. Don't know if he can get to you "today" but he is excellent.

"A few months ago I gave details here about an excellent mechanic here in Pattaya. I have used his services for the past five years and have found his work excellent and he charges foreigners the same as Thais. Since his workplace is some distance out of town he will come to you, leave his vehicle and take yours away. He also speaks reasonable English. Last week a friend of mine wanted to purchase a used car so he called this mechanic to check it out for him. He arrived on time and my friend was most impressed by the service. The mechanic was happy with the 1,000 baht payment. Since we have all been ripped off from time to time I am placing this information as a means of assisting people with finding someone who is honest and reliable. I do not receive any commission from him.

His name is Khun Sakda and his number is 081715819."

What a breath of fresh air from the usual BS replies we normally get on this forum.

Thank you micheald.

And strangely, very few of these heroes turn out for RBL events.

I hear that they are planning to build a bridge over the tunnel so that people from East Pattaya can get in and out of town.

Polo Club or Horseshoe Point

I did mine last Wednesday Took ten minutes, collected next morning. Requirements were:

1 completed form TM7 (add your phone number at the bottom)

1 passport photo 4 x 6cm attached to TM7

Copy of Passport ID Page (and the original passport)

Copy of passport page with last entry stamp.

Copy of your last visa

Copy of your arrival card

Letter from Thai Bank issued within the last two working days confirming funds have been on deposit for the preceding three months. Copy of bank pass book ID page with name and Account number. Copies of transaction pages for the preceding three months, updated to date of bank letter.

OR

Verification letter from Embassy.

Copies of documents confirming you Thai address (supported by originals). i.e. rent book or letter headed receipt of rent paid, True visions invoice, water, electric etc. as long as they are in your name. (They were happy with my electric, water and True invoices but I have been at the same address for five years).

They added a new form to the application which you have to sign. Declaration of compliance.

1,900 Baht application fee.

Don't forget to sign all of the copies.

There are reports of requiring copies company papers of proof of ownership of a condominium or residence. I took along but they were not asked for. I think this could be the start of identifying landlords who are not paying tax on their rentals.

Thanks to longball53098 for the feedback and DD13 for the PM.

It was the pressure switch which had given up after five years of loyal service. (Not Grundfos, but it does the job). The contacts had worn out. But good news is I got it replaced Monday AM by our local plumber, who knew just where to go and get one. Seems it is a common problem after a few years.

Thanks

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wasnt in the mood for getting a knife in my anatomy sorry, but starbucks should have it on video if you are desperate

Just one of your usual, BS posts about violence.

Is that HR Tea you are drinking

Don't take any notice of him. He is always the same, nothing to say, but happy to trash others.

OP has been breaking the law for 19 years and 9 months.

In order to drive in Thailand the requirements are:

1. A national drivers licence issued in your home country, AND
2. An International Driving Permit in support of the national drivers licence. *NB – Some believe your home licence in English with a photo satisfies Thai law. In the end it is "up to you".
3. The maximum period that you can drive a car or bike legally on an IDP (national drivers license with photo) is 60 days on a Tourist Visa, 90 days on a Non-Immigrant O visa. For driving in excess of that a Thai Driver's Licence is required.

And take some money incase you get stopped by the police and don't have your license on you

My goodness if ones has to resort to having to ask where one can purchase under-crackers one certainly is no Marco Polo and should reconsider even leaving their motherland.

You are obviously one of these people who know everything without having to ask. So why not be helpful and tell him!

Our house water pump has stopped working. It appears that the problem is with the pressure switch Does anyone know someone who could fix it ASAP?

Tried Grundfos in BKK but closed for the weekend.

Thanks

The paint on my number plates is cracking and peeling off. I guess you do not just get pots of black and white paint and repaint yourself.

Does anyone know the procedure to get replacement plates?

Thanks

Sorry gents but whenever you have a a mixture of well-to-do and those just getting by..violence will ensue. Most of you are missing the point..it's this system that we're in that just keeps disparity, injustice going without relief as long as....so sorry to see this day after day and year after year...

Nothing to do with disparity. They are male whores who want to have sex with men for money.

Tropical Berts Khao Noi. Great value, huge portions. If you can get a smile out of the owner then that would be a bonus.

Agree the food at the Tropical Bar is great and the owner always has a lovely smile for me. Nice lady.