thailand49

Things are standard even in Thailand.

I wonder at times when I read stories like this whether the Condo rules etc are translated since many of the response suggest going to the rules?

Regardless, I would imagine somewhere in the language allows certain areas to be rented by owners for events usually clubhouse etc, the profits are usually recorded in the balance sheet along with expenses hopefully it doesnt end up in the negative. These events are usually approve in the genersl meetings.

Here in Thailand my impression no one seem to know until it is too late and Condo mangement agencies here seem to beat their own drums.

Being a rental my opinion it is a bit late after the fact surely not worth the time and expense it being a high end complex surely this one time look for a big expensive highrise hotel book a nice room with view, treat the family to a nice outing nice dinner at the hotel surely they have a nice restaurant after back to your room in comfort to watch the celebration. Enjoy!

There is really not answer in my book. Sheryl and other pretty much laid it out. If you opt out now to save I pay now 164, goes up each year you want to join later there is a penalty.

There are two types of plans Original medicare and Advantages like this time of year in Advantage you can switch if original you can switch anytime.

Originally, at 65, for my needs I chose a Anthem Blue Cross zero monthly since I was here it is a HMO, it is only offer in certain zip codes. You need to have a primary and he/she refers you to other specialties. Timing is everything once or twice a year knowing Im coming home I call ahead for an appointment from there I get blood test squezz in as many test I can get in two week period that can be tough at times. The drawback if something major deductiable is 8500.00.

I was actually happy with the Anthem providing alot of free checkups  they are real proactive with your care 

Last year, Do to circumstances I looked into a Supplement it is unusual for someone 70 to switch but being healthy I went into a underwriting process and Humana accepted me into Humana Plan G, High Deductible, 2500.00 52.00 a month, with a Plan D by Aetna 5.00 a month.

It is really all a gamble we think if something happens here like a heart attack one survived fly home for second opinion Sheryl once noted what if you can't!

AIA, what is coverage. they basically a life insurance company? Thai companies want our money even the writing say cant cancel they have a habit of raising your premien and reducing your coverage so you leave. If possible affordable I would consider as one poster suggested a company outside of Thailand  that covers Thailand.

Personally I wouldnt give it up until I need to I will get to a point I cant until then.

This has been reported and discussed in October in regards to Jomtien.

Reason is the TM30 which has been said the law since 1979 but not enforced consistently.

Yes I know like responding you never had to before!  

I think it was a few years back prior to covid jomtien made a big issue of it that is how the room when one walked into main building left was create. Needed a residential certificate I had to obtain one then there was a confusion as to whether one had to report if they were returning to same residence. After a while it was standard you need not if same.

Today, it has been reported when you do your online report will be asked to upload those document I will be doing my 90 report in December will find out then if the upload will be required. In between I'm sure will find out from others if it will be necessary.

There had been mentioned a TM30 website one can use to report cause the change is now if the residence isnt in your name each time one enter back into Thailand must report within 24 hours or a 2000 Baht fine.

If one own a condo in their name can submit or upload docs once clear do not need to report each time.

Those renting long term like from Airbnd from foreigners are being ask foreigner owner mudt have a work permit. Down at immigration today with the new setup no service is provided unless you have a TM30 in your passport.

I tried it a week ago, the location use to be another fish and chip shop with a larger variety menu what I consider a hole on the wall type of shop.

I be the first to tell you when It  comes fish fried I dont have a clue If it is a Dory or ?.

The place is design more upscaled with limited seating two tables outsidr and a very limited menu and yes the price is 299 baht, portion is big with lots of chips. The old location with close to portion precovid was 119 baht,  I was hoping not sure why after they didnt Reopen the place was always packed times had to sit across at a outside bar and order. 

Not surprising!

Pattaya, it is clear they cant manage it is nothing but window dressing by leadership.

The whole system is already brought and pay for by the Triads so why not support. Immigtation handed out the second most illegal visa last few months tops position have been all replaced.

The grey business case as I noted have been quietly slip under the rug and the Chinese run club has been rename 79, up and running again LOL. It isnt grey business but business as usual.

This suggestion just shows the mentality of how fail the leadership is in Thailand.

On 11/12/2023 at 8:20 PM, JimTripper said:

sex sounds

Peter flipping and Paul up next?

L.O.

Why not should be no surprise the triads already taken over their government.

23 hours ago, prakhonchai nick said:

But seriously, not 100/200bt fine. 

Have a 1 month advertising blitz, then fine everyone not wearing a helmet 10,000bt (whether  1,2 3 or 4 on the bike) AND confiscate the bike for minimum 1 month.  Turbans not accepted. A helmet or walk!

It is still enforce no matter whatvis put in place.

Blitz?  The W.H.O.  year after year give without any accountability 10 million plus, in Pattaya, they put up tons of signs that is it. 

They can threat 100,000 baht like they years ago for cig on beach but it is nothing but hot air and people know you got nothing.

Logic All you got to do is enforce!

Meeting to inform where and how much payments are to be made.

Get the brown envelopes ready, that is the only inspection!

3 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

I'll gamble it will work, it's hard to ignore a one way, in fact dangerous, bikes parking by tukcom easily ignored

tukcom is a much shorter area less traffic. 

I would put a bet if I could this wont work and make a mint.

As noted it is hot air just like banning the Songthaw more recent no bikes parking in from of Treetown that lasted two weeks🤣

It all comes down to enforcement which is always zero. When it comes to Baukhao it is just a poorly design Soi, narrow, no sidewalks and no parking! Making it one way will just create Chaos elsewhere 3rd 2rd, Klang and Tai. 

It would be better to just make sois from 3rd,2nd, one way every other that leads into Baukhao, reduced deliveries any size truck for example early morning 4 till noon. Last limit the number of Songthaw by 50% designate them yellow and space them out or rid them replace with a tram system. Whatever transportation in place can only travrel up and down Baukhao all other destination will need to work themselves up to 3rd 2nd,Klang,Tai. this Soi best you getting is to reduce the volume. 

20 minutes ago, jwest10 said:

Thanks thailand 49
Very thoughtful and great post and thank you no, I was not ranting it is just some things we noticed and yes, I was only stating what our Thai Daughter in Law was asking my dear wife.
Yes love them dearly of course but yes bite your tongue you still need to speak up at times but lol selective hearing.
It is funny but our Son-in- Law who works away a lot with the Electric company is why do his Daughters (well really our daughters as we have raised them) only speak when they want money or want some food etc etc?
Yes, Thai logic but I was not in the least complaining and yes the younger one now 17 does say please and thank you and the elder sometimes.
My wife is very understanding and understands a fair bit of English and I only have a few words of Thai but boy have I tried and like the girls learn English but outside the class they simply do not use and yes it is not their language.
Yes, even after 16 years it is still puzzling LOL


 

It is more than just puzzling if you don't reinvent yourself you are done doing so you put your head between your legs and suck it up and put your ego on the shelf.

When I came here I noticed it right away the more I learn Thai the more it pissed me off I'm one that grew up standing up for myself and speaking out. Like everyone, I didn't come here with the intention of looking for trouble but at times trouble comes looking for you. I've done things in the past at home and here that would put me in jail for a long time personally I do not regret one bit of it. Years ago it finally clicked I said to myself I could get into a fight every day I was going to die a violent death then something happened an incident I realized the guy reacted the way he did because he didn't have a clue what I was saying no one in his life ever confronted or told him so it because " the more patriotic the more stupid "  he didn't care it was this is my land no foreigner is going to talk to me like this you heard it thousands of times " This is Thailand " 

From that day whenever things happen I do as a Thai just smile and go about as if nothing bothers me. Thus you will understand the phrase " Land of Smiles " LOL

When you talk about a daughter-in-law, all the things that I feel are wrong with this country out of all the girls available he picks the worst of the worst I feel at times God gave her to me for my past deeds, and the failure to believe in the lord almighty. Deep down all I want to do is pick her up and slap the hell out of her and her parents who brought her into this world but she is like 100 plus Kilos guess my son likes her big really big Thai Miss Piggy. He seems happy so I leave it be plus saying something just hurts the relationship I have with my granddaughter to think about. My wife sees all the things are wrong but the Thai way say your peace and move on unless she brings up the subject I stay mum.

Family plenty living here with friends also, ask how I do it I've not really a clue maybe it the freedom like a Thai man to go out and enjoy the fruits of this country. I've been told by Thai ladies to leave and marry me Deep inside I say to myself while smiling you got to be <deleted> crazy once is enough. In church back home I tell the priest I've done good and I've done bad but the sacrifice I've made here should get me into the kingdom if not so be it. Can it get worse I ask myself?

I read the responses first page only no need to go further.

If Im correct I understood everything that was said there are people in this world thus on site like this write and read well but cant see beyond themselves. Some get it right away and many live in a bubble thinking actually living here they know all the Thai way.

I experience what was posted each day 24/7 345 days a year for over 15 years the standard we were brought up in the West IN GENERAL!  Majority of Thais can' t meet it isnt that they are bad, stupid, it is how they are raise and taught.  Simple aspect like courtesy, consideration, appreciation, the applied definition isnt the same here but does exist. At time when I look at tourist brochures, the Wai, Mai pen Rai, is just words in daily Thai life It doesnt happen. 

You put it all right under the Thai Bible " This Is Thailand "  it is inherited from the top you see it in their laws. Duel pricing, racism, prejudice, there is a very long list.

I recently sat in a conversation to mediate with a couple like yourself, the lady said pretty much as you indicate the foreigner the same. The guy just wanted to be heard his idea his opinion said it seems the lady now has everything has stopped trying. In her own words said " I can't speak English to explain guy respond why dont you learn why? This is Thailand! " 

That in any location is a conversation stopper!  You feel the only time they listen is when they need money no problem then right?their BD, Christmas, western way we give something in general Thais especially the poor nothing but for us it is expected with very little appreciation it seems.I can go on at length for myself after all these years Im learning each day, learn to bite your tongue pick and chose you spots when you see a opening add you opinion but keep it short and sweet.

Remember, for those like yourself and me we made our bed now we got to sleep in it. I know guys that have hard time changing and it looks like it eats them inside to outside if you cant you seriously need to leave but it doesnt mean totally still can be around them as friends.

Good luck, 

The place will surely be cleaner! 

The leaders will make sure it is spent well.   Thanks suckers!

Wise decision! 

More hot air out of this puppet!

2 hours ago, gamb00ler said:

 

It sounds like you don't need to prove the monthly transfer of foreign funds for Thai Immigration

 

Does "CS" refer to Charles Schwab?

 

If it does you can just take your CS debit card to a Bangkok Bank branch and get a "cash advance" from the teller for up to 15K US$ for free at the current VISA exchange rate.  That exchange rate is typically very close to the rate that Wise uses but there are NO fees, so you end up getting more ฿ per $ withdrawn from your US account.  Apart from any waiting in line time at the bank, that transaction should only take 5-10 minutes.

Yes  Charles S. I use the 800,000 method I never found the need to go inside and request large amount personally I dont care for Thai banks I dont trust their system theycare lucky to have the 800

On 11/4/2023 at 5:01 PM, jmd8800 said:

The problem for me is that I cannot transfer money from USBank (where my retirement checks go) to Capital One without having an acceptable US based number on file with USBank. Same with transferring from USBank to Wise. They both used to work until last September.

Im not expert in these matters tell you what has work for me. Years ago I had my S.S. payment stopped be wire to BB bank in New York.

Instead had the deposit with my other pension sent to my brokerage account which is attached to a checking account that provides a Debit card if used refunds back end of month. 

From that account usually I use FireFox with a VPN on to access the CS account to view. When I log in to Wise to transfer I turn off the VPN. 

Along eith CS. i have other bank listed including my credit union account I also have two BB accounts.

In transferring I use the CS debit card ACH method, for reason I scroll down down select " living ecpense "

Comes over each time as FTT although I dont use monthly. If one do a transfer under an Thousand like 900 USD, in you Thailand bsnk within secondsc

Never had a problem can also excess using CS debit card ATM.

9 hours ago, harleyclarkey said:

150k a month for his apartment.....that is a serious pad/crib. 

Along with his massive collection of toys this guy was making serious money and no doubt whatsoever came to the BIB notice long before this.

Maybe they just thought he was a hard working 9 to 5 guy....😉😊 ... and wished him well.....

 

Funny, he has all those so call assets but he's wearing a 99 baht slip on from a street vendor.

This is made up <deleted>! 🤣

Does that mean a crackdown on the BIB, the City officials and Mayor. 🤔

This is Thailand,  it was said thus it has to be true. 🤣