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Some ladies do charge 8,000 baht for a night's service – perhaps he forgot to ask about her service-price – some ladies even charge more, some even much more; so in way 8,000 baht is a modest price for an amazing Thailand experience...

Seems like it was worth the effort, now they look forward to a potential extended stay for 1 to 10 years in Thailand...

Thanks for your reply. I checked with Google – Is bridge card game a sport in Thailand? – that gives an AI-answer... - - - No, bridge card game is not officially recognized as a sport in Thailand, but it is widely played and has a special exemption under Thai law that allows it to be played without being considered gambling. While bridge is internationally recognized as a mind sport, like chess, it hasn't received official recognition as a sport from the Thai government. Here's why: "Mind Sport" Recognition: Bridge is considered a mind sport by the World Bridge Federation and is included in events like the Asian Games. Thai Law Exemption: Thai law has a special exemption for bridge, stating it is not considered gambling. International Competitions: Thailand has hosted international bridge championships, showcasing its popularity and recognition as a competitive game. No Official Recognition: Despite its popularity and international recognition, bridge has not been officially designated as a sport by the Thai government. Playing Cards Act: The Playing Cards Act of 1943, which prohibits the possession of more than 120 unregistered playing cards, can pose challenges for bridge players. In essence, while bridge is played and recognized as a mind sport globally and has special legal status in Thailand, it doesn't have the official "sport" designation within the country's sports framework. - - - However, Google cannot answer when it happened, but says that it is first mentioned in 2016, in the context of a news article discussing the police arresting bridge players, highlighting the contradiction with the established legal status.

Some years ago a group of retired expats were arrested in a Bridge-club, playing cards for fun – or as sport, and presumably also for killing time – so, can one presume that the retirees playing Bridge might also be legalized as sport...

In the news-mail toady – August 4th – I might have loved to get one...

Same-same, but different...

It's a question of preferences and lifestyle. Being happy – which includes having fun – is a great way to longevity. You can be happy, and have fun, without smoking; without need of alcohol – even that alcohol might actually be healthy in smaller lot for people aged above 40 years, which multiple scientific studies has proved – healty food can also be gourmet dishes; if we are happy, we don't need drugs to escape from this "world"; sex is actually healthy, so more sex could also be (much) more healthy... I'm (still) happy, and more happy since I gave up smoking; enjoying a glass of wine, or two, with my gourmet dinner, but I don't drink alcohol when I'm having a fun night in the town preferably twice a week; I really ejoy my realtive healthy, mainly Mediterranean-style, great tasting meals😋; I've tried drugs, last time cannabis in Easter 1970, but I don't need it, I'm (much) more happy without it; still ejoy (lots) of healthy sex... Change of lifestyle – which can be done in small lots, just you have the gust – might solve the view of happiness is only unhealthy stuff...

I gave up on my health insurance, I never used it, price went up-up-up the more years I paid for it – I probably also got older... – wate of money, so instead I save the funds in a "rainy day" bank account...

Fair... Other countries do the same with foreigners, for example USA: Presidental action July 3rd 2025: "It is the policy of my Administration to preserve these opportunities for American families in future generations by increasing entry fees for foreign tourists, improving affordability for United States residents, and expanding opportunities to enjoy America’s splendid national treasures." https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/07/making-america-beautiful-again-by-improving-our-national-parks/

"It's so funny in a rich man's world"...🥳😎👍

Yes, you can buy property in Thai child's name – i.e., the minor Thai will be owner under guardianship. If you don't have full custudy it might be his mother that will be guardian when registering the property at a Land Office. Any servitudes – like usufruct or superficies – and like that needs to be registered oin the land title deed must be made before transfer to a minor, as it might otherwise be somewhere between difficult to impossible to have it registered before the minor owner is 20 years old. Alse be aware of that it might be impossible to sell or transfer the land while owned by a minor. If you wish to build something on the land , you need the minor's permission – i.e., from the guardian – and it must also be in the interest of the minor. You will need a building permission from the local tessa-ban office to make any legal construction on the land. As for a Thai company limited a minor can be shareholder. After the latest adjustment you only need two shareholders to form a Thai company limited, but a foreigner can only own 49% of the shares; in some cases 39% upon registration of land that shall be owned by the company limited. However, you don't need a company – and the costs involved – if you let your Thai national son be owner of land. Also be aware of that the Thai shareholder(s) must prove access to funds for investing in shares, and that a Thai company limited cannot only be used for ownership of land for a foreigner; the company limited also needs to perform some "normal" business. I'm also Danish. My dual national daughter is both shareholder in a Thai company limited and owner of land.

Yes – you must file tax return not later tha 31st March for the previous calendar year – and your employer in Britain might likely need to report your Thai TIN (Tax Identification Number) to the British tax authorities...

It will likely survive...

Constructions on a plot of land is handled by the tessa ban office – some places it's situated together with the amphor-local district office – the Land Office only handles the lands size and borders. You should ask tessa ban, as that is the office for building permission and issuing house number, and later a house book when the house is at least 80% finished.

Not to my knowledge. I paid for a Thai – an aunt to my girlfriend – for a Wat Pho massage course. The school is not in the temple, but in a number of branches in other locations. We – my Thai girlfriend and I – started in the office in the Wat Pho temple and was sent to another nearby location in Bangkok, where a school branch was. The website is both in Thai language and English, so it's also aimed at Thais.