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Pattaya isn't an address. Your written Address, as you would use at Immigration fro 90 day etc should be something like:

123/45 Moo 10

Nongprue

Banglamung

Chonburi 20150

THAILAND

Edit: I use Pattaya when talking. If anybody (I talk to) has a fixation with that and implies any impropriety with living here, I give them an educated gobfull and get them on the back foot so fast that they fall over themselves apologising. As to the Pattaya bashers on TV......don't really care what they think, Tossers are allowed opinions too.

To tell the truth I never knew that you did not have to include Pattaya in your address. I have been here quite some time and didn't realize this so thank you. I actually use the identical example that you gave except mine would be:

123/45 Moo 10

Nongprue

Banglamung, Pattaya

Chonburi 20150

THAILAND

For sure you would still receive mail etc. without using the "Pattaya" word?

Yes my mail arrives Ok. The 123/45 Moo 10 is what gets it here. I think it generally describes the street/suburb (in our terms) of the greater Banglamung area.

I hope that's not your real address, or you could get some TV posters knocking at your door wanting you to join them for a drink, unless that was your idea in the first place.

Nope, the 123/45 is just made up, but it will be somebody's address. Even if it was mine, the chances of anybody (even a Thai) finding it are about as remote as winning the lottery. Only the post office can find an address like that in Thailand. It's meaningless for all practical purposes - TIT.

He can make a will in Norway and have beneficiaries in any country in the world. His executor is legally bound to ensure the bequests are carried out.

If he has assets in Thailand, his Norwegian will has no bearing on those assets. He needs a will made out in Thailand.

EDIT: I suggest that he gets a copy of the woman's ID card and passport, and a copy of her address book and phone number. This will ensure correct legal identification for the executor and allow easy contact.

If he leaves something to "Noi" that works at the hotel next to the family Mart on Soi 7, the executor will not be happy - must have the full legal Thai name and address details.

Pattaya isn't an address. Your written Address, as you would use at Immigration fro 90 day etc should be something like:

123/45 Moo 10

Nongprue

Banglamung

Chonburi 20150

THAILAND

Edit: I use Pattaya when talking. If anybody (I talk to) has a fixation with that and implies any impropriety with living here, I give them an educated gobfull and get them on the back foot so fast that they fall over themselves apologising. As to the Pattaya bashers on TV......don't really care what they think, Tossers are allowed opinions too.

To tell the truth I never knew that you did not have to include Pattaya in your address. I have been here quite some time and didn't realize this so thank you. I actually use the identical example that you gave except mine would be:

123/45 Moo 10

Nongprue

Banglamung, Pattaya

Chonburi 20150

THAILAND

For sure you would still receive mail etc. without using the "Pattaya" word?

Yes my mail arrives Ok. The 123/45 Moo 10 is what gets it here. I think it generally describes the street/suburb (in our terms) of the greater Banglamung area.

I agree with the OP that there are a lot of pre-justice about Pattaya, but

mostly by very short-minded people.

Let's be honest about this. Most of these "short-minded" people jumping to conclusions are on the money.

Most people who post in the Pattaya forum on Thaivisa are probably the exception to the rule. It would be quite unexpected to outsiders that many people live normal lives in Pattaya.

It's best just to save these "short-minded" people the pain by being evasive.

With respect, the OP was talking about those of us that live here, or spend a considerable length of time here, or work offshore but consider Pattaya to be their home base. In that sense the people jumping to conclusions are not on the money.

Of the people I know well (say 20), and of maybe another thirty that I associate with regularly, all fit the above categories, all have Thai wives/children or long term relationships, most own houses or condos, and most have "a life" in the generally held view.

All of these people are of a character and demeanour whereby I would easily form friendships with them in Farangland - and they come from many different countries and backgrounds.

The two-week millionaires are generally a different kettle of fish. Have met many and found them to be OK people, and met many I would not care to meet again- just like it is in any society.

... however, you can't blame people for jumping to conclusions considering the nature of the place.

A lot of these "normal" people came here with other things on their mind... then they found someone special and settled down and started posting on Thaivisa forum about how normal they are.

So you know 50 normal people now? That doesn't change a thing. I know quite a few "normal" folk too, but I also know why they originally came here.

Generally in agreement with you, but nowhere did I use the word "normal" - that was your word. Of the "normal" folk you know, do you count yourself as one of "them" when you say "but I also know why they originally came here"? Before you ask - I would.

"Only dirty old farang man live Pattaya".

Home sweet home.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1VgcxE9Lpw

I can't find an email address, but let's face it.....do you expect to get a reply from an email?

Try this phone number - or even better, do as the Thais almost invariably do when dealing with any form of government type administration and drop in and see them.

038 371 123-31

Directions:
From Dolphin Roundabout proceed along North Pattaya Road for about 500 m and you will see the City Hall Building on your right-hand side opposite Tesco Lotus.

EDIT: I just found this link to an email address for them, but I wouldn't hold your breath. http://allpattaya.com/contact-member?5022

Interest at 2.75% = 22,000B. At 1% it's 8,000B (before deduction of RWT) Is it really worth the hassle?

I know several guys that have had money in TD's in Thailand and all have had dramas. Try to "break" the investment and you pay a penalty - not just a reduced rate of interest.

Plus you have to file a tax return. While I like to make the best use of money for investment purposes I wouldn't consider this rate of return worth the (high possibility) of drama in either getting your visa extension or getting access to your money.

Of course if you have access to funds overseas and can afford to have your 800,000B locked in on a TD, no problems.....although 2.75% is a pitiful return.

TD"s not sure what that means? Why would I have to file a tax return?

2.75% might be low return to you but to me thats ok as i am lucky to be getting 1% in my home country and pay 33% tax.

But maybe your right regards locking away money I might need, you have me thinking now.

maybe some day i will retire to Thailand but for now i will go back home and try to make some more money for my retirement.

Pat

TD = Term Deposit. Tax return required if you want to claim back the RWT (Resident Witholding Tax) deducted at source by the bank.

I do find some signs a little confusing.

Interest at 2.75% = 22,000B. At 1% it's 8,000B (before deduction of RWT) Is it really worth the hassle?

I know several guys that have had money in TD's in Thailand and all have had dramas. Try to "break" the investment and you pay a penalty - not just a reduced rate of interest.

Plus you have to file a tax return. While I like to make the best use of money for investment purposes I wouldn't consider this rate of return worth the (high possibility) of drama in either getting your visa extension or getting access to your money.

Of course if you have access to funds overseas and can afford to have your 800,000B locked in on a TD, no problems.....although 2.75% is a pitiful return.

I'm curious about the frequent use of "hub" in Thai press releases.

Do they have a Thai word for hub that is used as we would use it in this context? According to my dictionary they only have "doom" which means the hub of a wheel.

Or are they using the actual English word "hub" as a loan word and can't find a more suitable alternative Thai word that suits the context?

I'm sure the balloon has all the necessary safeguards in place to make it a thoroughly safe and enjoyable ride.

What country are you from?

OP:

How dare you write about such a theme??? Baht Bus topics are the sole proprietory rights of JingThing!!!

I'm sure Jingthing won't mind if I have my tuppence worth. If you get on a baht bus heading past Big C towards the Dolphin roundabout, how do you know if they are turning left into Beach Road or going straight ahead? they are all the same colour.

You don't know, they do what they want... for some people it is an absolute catastrophe... for others that's the fun about it

I haven't ridden a baht bus for quite a while, but I used to use the same signals that Thais use to get on the correct one.

If you want to take the next right turn (at major intersection), stand facing across the road, raise your left arm and point across the road to signal the bus - if he's taking the next right turn he'll pick you up, if not he'll pass you by.

If you want to take the next left turn, stand facing into the traffic and point over your left shoulder with your right hand - if he's going left he'll stop.

Piss-up in a brewery comes to mind. The architects of any subsidy scheme should have the checks and balances in place to ensure it is administered properly.

It looks to me as though the rice pledging scheme was planned by a 9 year old with no thought about process control whatsoever.

Can I suggest a 9 year old might have come up with something vaguely sensible ?

You do have a compelling argument there.

Packing stuff in cardboard boxes is a relatively unheard of concept here. Most Thais move using plastic bags. My missus uses those large striped bags with a zip you buy at the markets - you can get heaps of stuff in them and no problem if it rains.

Never carry your passport. Better to get fined or pay the bribe for not carrying it (how much - 400?), than get in panic mode because they took it from you and demand thousands to return it to you.

you should come to new zealand. the only thing cheap here is your average workers' labour. often seen cabages, cauliflowers as high as $5 tiny heads of broccoli can be over $3. 600g box of cereal $5.50 upwards. Decent bread $4 or more. Petrol now $2.27 litre. My modest 3 small bedroom house $350k which is $20k less than the ave price in my city. Oh sorry I forgot, booze is always cheap or on special, so we can all get pissed and not think too much about how much everything else costs. And our milk, meat and cheese is usually cheaper in other countries than our own

I'm a Kiwi too, so your prices scared me a bit. I just checked the Countdown (supermarket) website and these are the current prices:

Broccoli - $2.99/head (72b)

Cabbage - $2.59ea (63b)

Cauliflower - $2.49ea (60b)

Bread - $2.50-$4.00 (60-100b) for a family plain white

.....and for JT

Hass Avacado - $2.99ea (72b)

Yes the cereals are as you say are north of $5-00. And all those prices include 15%GST. Not expensive compared to most western countries I would suspect. Vegetable prices in NZ can vary dramatically from season to season based on supply/demand dynamics - maybe you were quoting prices from a early winter?

I can't find a decent meat pie (Kiwi style) in Pattaya. Tried many Farang owned outlets but none of them cut the mustard.

The miracle is that the shooter didn't hit himself with ricochets. And I bet ten bucks that the car door wasn't even locked, should have thought to open the door once he realised the window wasn't shattering.

Between the Keystone Cops and now The Beagle Boys, it's a riot a minute in the Thai criminal scene.

Get a slingshot and blast away to your heart's content. Hope you're not too high up - a pigeon falling from the 30th floor might piss off anybody it lands on.