20 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

You can go to the provider (i.e. AIS) and tell them you lost it and want a new one.

If you have the same documentation like when you applied the first time (i.e. passport) then they will give you a new SIM on the spot and the old SIM won't work anymore.

Before it was like that, but today they'll need a police report. OP need to go to a police station and report the SIM card missing, pay 20 baht (if not changed) for a report, and then go to the provider (AIS) to get a new SIM card on the spot (talk from experience)...????

6 hours ago, webfact said:

The Narcotics Suppression Bureau has already given 100 kilograms of seized marijuana to the GPO as raw material for their research. 

Cannabis for narcotics might be high in THC – THC is the cannabinoid one can get high from – whilst medical cannabis normally shall be high in CBD and low THC.

The Blue Book's blue color is fairly dark and can look more black in some light, furthermore camera and image color correction and profile might change the color of the image.

Reducing yellow color in the mix of black colors only – colors are mixed of red-green-blue (RGB, mainly for screen); or cyan-magenta-yellow-black (CMYK, mainly for print) – change the impression of the image, and the Blue House book is now blue...????

Reminds me of Henry Ford: You can have it (the car) any color you like, as long as it's black – talking about Thor.Ror.14 House Book's it's of course "blue"...????

5 hours ago, SABloke said:

Are all bankruptcies printed in the Royal Gazette? It must be quite a thick paper then. Also, where does one buy/get one - I constantly see news about things being published in the Royal Gazette, but in 10 years have never seen a peraon reading it.

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Royal Thai Government Gazette Website

Website of the Royal Thai Government Gazette. Thailand's public journal. Law and regulatory notifications are officially published by the Cabinet and the Royal Gazette Publishing House on the website, and it is only available in Thai.

http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th

Source: Thomson Reuters.

Read More at Wikipedia "Royal Thai Government Gazette".

21 hours ago, Justgrazing said:

Cut you're losses and bin her .. 

I'm afraid that's the right answer if you wish to avoid further speculations about lie or not; the longer you wait, the more difficult it is to move on.

16 minutes ago, Sydebolle said:

...even in Thailand people could go without any kind of food for an hour.

I'm not sure a Thai lady would agree in that, counting also check-in time and waiting for luggage; it's long time, too long time, without food – Thai-way-of-thinking...?

On the other hand, in the weird farang-way-of thinking, I fully agree in your post...?

16 hours ago, afsheen said:

Especially Kasikorn bank , there i have never even seen a average looking thai girl working there, the bank staff have always been very pretty and sexy looking ?

Question of taste, I presume, K-bank is nothing special in my view, quite average; however in Bangkok Bank and SCB the female staff are more attractive, but only some of them...

10 hours ago, huberthammer said:

quite a few hotels do a Sunday brunch with freeflow option. If you don't mind paying for quality the Four Seasons  and The Coast (Centara in Chaweng) are very nice options.

 

Locally in Maenam there is a Friday all you can eat BBQ at the Phoenix bar and the Austria corner has a bbq option as well (don't recall the day)

Austrian Corner, at the corner of Ring Road and Maenam China Town Walking Street, is twice a week, every Wednesday and Saturday, 260 baht. Further down the Walking Street, about 100 meters, is Well Done Steak House with "all you can eat" buffet every Saturday for 249 baht.

If you're into Japanese "all you can eat" running buffet, including sushi, then in Central Festival at the Chaweng Beach Road corner on 2nd floor you'll find Shabushi with buffet every day. About 500 baht including soft drinks (beer can be bought). You have a time frame of 1 hour 15 minutes to eat whatever you like, a hot bowl on the table is used to prepare your food (except sushi). It's actually delicious, but there might be a short waiting time to get space, depending of the size of the group.

If you're into Thai style hot pan, I can recommend Guru Buffet in Bophut, by the Ring Road fairly close to Tesco-Lotus. The have a number of delicious dishes as well. Nice and clean. I think it's 299 baht including soft drinks (beer can be bought). If you're into sea food, they have a special sea food buffet (extra price).

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14 hours ago, mockingbird said:

...I must confess that I'd never heard of them until recently.

You surprise me, as Aeroflot is old, from 1920'ies, and quite infamous, or perhaps their reputation has improved recently, so they become famous. When Soviet was at it's top, Aeroflot was considered the largest airline in the World, with a fleet larger than all US' airlines combined.

In reply to the newsletter heading "Anyone used Aeroflot airlines?", my answer is yes.

I used them twice, first time outbound from Europe to Bangkok, and "never ever again" last time returning from Bangkok – I had unfortunately a return ticket some friends, I was travelling together with, had bought for me – and with a background in aviation, I should add that it's the only time in my life, I've been afraid when flying. This monstrous Russian build plane could hardly lift off, and everything was shaking during the for ever lasting take off run. I figured out that big video-projector way over my head, in a cabin sized like made for transporting armored military vehicles, could fall right down on me. The man sitting next to me was a Russian airplane construction engineer, he also didn't like it; made me feel better, I was not alone. When we were finally airborne, a huge babushka of a stewardesse came with a catering trolley, and asked if we wanted chicken or pork; everybody got fish, smelling fish. On the way to Bangkok we got a pillow at sleeping time, on the way back, a blanket instead.

However, that was in 2001, and Aeroflot might have improved very nicely since then – I don't know, because after that experience I didn't mind paying a little extra to fly with someone else, and they were actually sometimes cheaper than my bargain ticket via Moscow...?

10 hours ago, janclaes47 said:

That calculation doesn't make any sense at all.

 

At the start of the article they state that the condo was pre-owned for 3 years, then at the end the calculate the full business tax on the full sales price.

 

Specific Business Tax

3.3% for Specific Business Tax based on the government assessed price or sale whichever is higher. In this case sale price is higher than government so 6,000,000 x 3.3% = 198,000.

Specific business tax is 198,000 Baht (C)      

I guess I have to correct myself. I was always told that the business tax was deducted par year that you lived in the property 3.3% / 5, but I now have seen other examples that say the 3.3% stays at that for the full 5 year.

 

I wonder why 2 different lawyers told me different

Thanks for your reply.

To my knowledge, the 3.3% business tax is a static tax when private property is sold within five years of purchase. The income tax has deductions for length of ownership up to 8-years, i.e. 50%, which rate then become static.

A problem for some is, that they might not be able to sell their property with enough profit – or profit at all – to cover the taxes.

11 hours ago, Andaman62 said:

When selling a property is the business tax on the full sale price or on profit above purchase price?

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Specific Business Tax

3.3% for Specific Business Tax based on the government assessed price or sale whichever is higher.

– i.e. full price.

Source and read more...
https://www.siam-legal.com/realestate/thailand-property-transfer-tax.php (Siam Legal)

21 hours ago, Nyezhov said:

The feet. These pretty girls have monster feet.

My friends told at during my first visit (as single) in Thailand: »If you see a pretty girl, look at her feet. If she has big feet, don't!«

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21 hours ago, soistalker said:

My question is: are there any adverse Thailand tax penalties for buying than selling after a year or so?

You would be due to pay income tax of a small part of the selling price – you'll have between 84% and 92% deduction – and business tax of 3.3% when transferring the property.

This calculator can give you an estimate of income tax.

15 hours ago, moonseeker said:

All explained here: https://www.samuiforsale.com/real-estate/condominium-transfer-tax-and-fees.html

 

Fees & taxes are usually 50:50 as outlined in Sales Agreement or however the parties agree. Have bought  units in all 3 versions, all incl. 100% by Seller, 50:50 or 100% by Buyer.

The extra business tax for short-term holding/sale really is not much of an issue, if you sell a quality

condo at a fair price. Contrary to common comments, I think good units in good location and well managed 

buildings sell pretty fast. Regards.  MS>

It's normally that seller pays tax(es), and buyer pays transfer fee.

16 hours ago, poohy said:

Im sorry but its making landfall in Hong Kong!!What on earth are they on about

I was instantly thinking the same, but if you look at the wind chart (10 m above ground), you'll see that Mangkhut actually drags wind from the Andaman Sea...

Today at 2pm local Thai time. Source: Ventusky.

21st October, Samui 10 mile run 2018, registration open now...

Both Thai medical doctors and Dermatological Society of Thailand has warned about using fish spas, as both the fish and the water that could cause infection, it was stated in an article the 31st December 2014 in a media that cannot be quoted here.

19 hours ago, expat1010 said:

Would like to hear opinions from others on desirable places in LOS

Krabi, Phuket, and Samui comes to mind; i.e. your list of interests "travel, diving, movies, weight lifting and bicycling".

Living permanent on Koh Samui for more than 13-years I can talk about that. It's easy to travel by either air, or take one of the ferries to the mainland. Diving in the area is said to be top class (I'm unfortunately not diving myself) and many boats and tours are available; otherwise Krabi is within reach for a tour off the island. There are two sets of each three cinemas, in Chaweng's Central Festival mall and in Bo Phut's Tesco-Lotus mall, showing the major releases with English sound, or English subtitles for local Asian movies (I'm a regular cinema visitor). Plenty of gyms, many recently opened. We have local bicycle communities or groups, and some few exercise races are held during the year (latest one this morning, I twice noticed bicycle groups with police escort). However the traffic on the main roads can be a bit chaotic during day time, but I see many exercise bicyclists in early morning, and if you're into mountain biking there are lots of options. Massage shops can be found anywhere, from beach to aircon, and high-end. Plenty of pubs where foreigners and expats meets.

My best advise when talking about where to settle in Thailand is always: Spend  a week, or a few weeks, or a month each place in interest, and check it out for yourself. Revisit during different times of the year, so you know whats it's like in hot season, and during monsoon rainy season. Change to different location in the areas, as they might be very different; i.e. if Samui you'll find huge difference from beach village to beach village, but all has their own charm and possibilities.

Moving out of Bangkok you might need to consider transportion, as there will be no Sky Train or Metro, and hardly any city busses. Motorbike or car might be a possibility; song thaew (baht bus) in daytime is an option; and taxis are normally often available, but might be relative high priced.

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36 minutes ago, Tofer said:

But where did you go wrong when considering that awful 1.5hr ferry ride / queuing farce to get there?

I fly...?

I would believe there is a difference between an VIP car, and a normal metered taxi, where a higher VIP service-level justify a different (higher) fee for VIP-service; but maybe I'm wrong. If VIP-service is exactly the same as a metered taxi, then VIP-fee should be reduced to normal metered taxi fee, and the case is thereby solved...?

4 minutes ago, CG1 Blue said:

So was this a result of you and the other protestors?

Thanks for you reply. No, the – to my knowledge one and only –demonstration was in September 2012.

When we changed chief of police earlier this year, the night life shut down at 1pm, as he didn't wish to have any problems. Slowly, as the night life appeared safe enough, the opening hours expanded.

8 minutes ago, CG1 Blue said:

I had heard Solo Bar eventually closed due to too many violent 'incidents'. I was lucky to never see one of those.

No, Solo Bar was closed by the military; the various reported incidents was merely in the sois outside. One night shortly after 3am the soldiers stopped the music and barricaded the exits. Foreigners were slowly let out – they didn't even wish to see an ID – whilst locals, or local lookalikes, were held back for a urine drug test. A Taiwanese couple next to me had left their passports at the hotel, enjoying one last party night before heading to the airport for an early morning flight. They however looked too Asian Thai style, and no matter how much they tried, there was no way out. I presume the missed their flight, as my lovely girlfriend was one of the first out shortly after 5am – she knew what was about to happen, so getting among the first in the line for tests – some of her friends later texted on Line that they were not out before 8am. A few police were standing at the other side of Soi Solo, by Happy Bar, and watched only. This was a military cleaning action, one of several at Samui, including cleaning signs on public land (hanging  out over sidewalks at roads); and cleaning too many restaurant chairs and tables covering the public beaches, so other guests hardly could pass.

The reason Sound Club closed was that they couldn't show a valid license, it was said they never had one. The closure was also said to be temporary for six month, and we furthermore later heard that the manager got a six month prison term for operating an amusement venue without a valid license. Seem like Sound Club haven't got a license yet, since it's still closed.

Agree that Sound club totally changed when it was rebuild and included the former Charlie's Angels building. When it was with a band in front, and ambience music in the after party pool section, it was totally different. Even when expanding with a dance floor and DJ behind the pool, it was still great party – or even more party than after party, at after-party hours – always with a bunch of nice girls swimming there; however including some katoys that easily could fool many a newcomer. The same owners also had an after party club with pool in Lamai,..?

On 9/10/2018 at 5:32 PM, CG1 Blue said:

After hours (from 3am)

Go down Soi Solo and you’ll find Hendrix Bar still open and lively till very late.

Also in Soi Solo carry on to the end of the road and you’ll find Stadium Bar, which is now the late night venue. I’ve left there at 4:30am and it’s still been going.

Many thanks for your update.

Just checked last night. Hendrix is as it always has been, as far back my aged brain box can recall, I've only been guest inside when they had live music.

Stadium Bar is a small corner of the original Solo Bar, deep down Soi Solo. Solo Bar came after The Club. They closed Solo Bar when the Stadium was build. By that time Bar Solo at the corner by the Beach Road was already busy from early hours. There were not enough business for both an expanded Sound Club with 2 sound stages, and an expanded Solo Bar with also 2 sound stages, so for a while they were only open every second night, shifting between the two venues. For some years they used the Stadium to Half Moon Party and Black Moon Party, those were before were held at Lake View Arena. Later the moon-parties moved back to the beach, first to Cha Cha Moon Beach Club, and they are now held at The Beach Bar in Chaweng Noi.

My favorite DJ A from Sound club and the moon-parties, was playing last in Stadium Bar, with Bato on live-percussion. It's same owner, or family, as the "temporary" closed Sound Club. It has been mentioned in a past thread here that Chaweng's night life is mainly owned by two families – excluding Reggae Pub, to my knowledge, but that's on the peninsula in the lake – the bars and venues in Soi Green Mango and Soi Sound should all be rented from those two families.

The late night "after-party" life has for the last decade, or more, been a question of the mood of the local police chief, or if someone important from Bangkok would like to visit the island. Officially closing time is Midnight – alcohol can legally be sold from 5pm to Midnight – but major turist destinations are allowed to be open till 1am or 2am by approval from the local chief of police. Important police officers rotate, and we have more than once experienced that when a new "Mr. Big" arrives, the night-life would close early for a while. However, one time we needed to demonstrate in front of the police station – wow, my only demonstration, and then as an alien in Thailand – and with a powerful PA locals were explaining why early closing time would damage tourism in Chaweng, and a lot of business. It actually helped, Mr. Big came out of the police station and entered the stage, and in front of TV-cameras said that he now understood better, and both tourists and locals got their beloved late night-life back...?

On 9/12/2018 at 6:00 AM, gamesgplayemail said:

Cops refused 50000 cash, how possible ?

I think the time where you fairly easily could buy your way of out troubles like this has finished, as the police is scrutinized after the military took power in 2014.

On 9/12/2018 at 6:00 AM, gamesgplayemail said:

Also the person caught didn't have her passport, what will happen ? Passport is somewhere in Bangkok, do you think that she should ask someone to post it...

You can use postal EMS (Express Mail Service), it's safe and fast, can be at Koh Phangan or Koh Samui the next day.

On 9/12/2018 at 6:00 AM, gamesgplayemail said:

Please help at least with a lawyer that can help in the process to let her go before going to court (it can take time)

She will most likely be moved to Koh Samui, where the Court House is, and temporary placed in Samui Prison, next to the Court House. A lawyer will normally be of much help in Court, but could be helpful in negotiating in Thai language with the authorities. 

You can use the Google search for lawyers, as here, or check this law-firm.

Expect that a bail can be a possibility, but the young lady in question cannot leave Thailand, before the case has been settled by the Court, which can take some time. Often the advise by lawyers is to "plead guilty", and hope for half punishment. In a case like this a fine could be it, eventually combined with the few days already spent in detention/prison.

Someone should contact her embassy, and let them know – if not already done – but they will normally not interfere in a case.

Do you or she know anybody at Koh Samui that could help, for example by a visit to the prison, if she ends up there, and bring her needs..?

1 hour ago, Tofer said:

Fair comment. Maybe I've just not allowed enough time to get used to them, and my post was ill conceived due to sleep deprivation.

 

I also find their rendition quite pleasant, prior to bedtime! But I would certainly not run your CD's through the night...

 

Perhaps next time, if ever I buy a place again, I should camp overnight to check it out. ? Being an architect I designed on the, little adhered to, tropical principles of air movement and passive cooling for comfort, and completely forgot about the natural choruses in the tropics. I hold my hands up to that and have no excuse, having lived in a few tropical paradises in my time. However I would not want to live in an air conditioned container whatever the benefits.

 

It was meant to be our forever dream house, but it was built by Thais...... So watch this space!

Thanks for your reply – and by the way, I would never use that kind of CD's myself, I just recorded some of them...?

My first night at Samui, in a backpacker beachfront bungalow 17 years ago, I was awake half the night because of a mysterious deep repeating jungle sound – back then, parts of the now developed island, were still little rural atmosphere – not unpleasant, but loud, so loud that it was difficult to sleep. If it was not a mysterious jungle sound, it could probably be a buffalo – I had seen one "parked" in the coconut plantage behind the bungalow resort – only many years later I realized that this kind of sound comes from frogs. 

I also designed by own "dream house", however not being an architect, and having no experience, I spend a couple of years in the design phase, visiting my land, which is also by the beach, all times around the year – almost every day, and also sometimes at night – to learn about sun, shadow, wind, and whatever a totally novice in house designs needs to include in a design. The first years I rented a fan-only bungalow, so even I have aircons in my house, I can easily live without; especially when living by the beach with lots of fresh air. My house-design actually came out quite well, apart from an occasionally 4am long-tail boat concert, I didn't thought carefully enough about of constructing a sound trap for...?

Even without a lake, we can enjoy frogs, and crickets, and birds, and beach dogs hauling like wolves – touch of Dracula, so save scary cinema tickets – not to forget geckos, and occasionally the distant sound of a wannabe-motorbike at the Ring Road, and the monthly Black Moon Party at Koh Phangan. Oh, did I forget to mention sea waves? For the first almost year, my lovely girlfriend could hardly sleep because of the waves – even worse, because I preferred open doors at the seafront balcony – now she cannot sleep without the pleasant sound of waves, even a monsoon storm with heavy rain on top is no problem.

You should soon get used to the frogs, and all the other seasonal sounds that comes with a dream house on a paradise island, including some 4am long-tails; it's just like the 7-Eleven "Hello welcome" door-bell, after a short while the staff don't hear it..?

By the way, my house is also build by Thais, and in general an excellent job that I can only be satisfied with. If my dream house then would last for ever, I can only say when I reach "for ever" – the life-time for many things seem to be different here, compared to my Scandinavian home country – but so far the construction has survived well through nine monsoon seasons; and looking at the bright side of life, I don't fight with frozen water pipes during the winter...?