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24 minutes ago, proton said:

Depends where it is, access to electricity etc, where did you here it from?

Estate agents and directly from land owners. 

Location = about 20km from the city 

I've heard that the cheapest land in the area is around 3 million baht per rai. Can anyone explain why this is the case?

Are there any factors contributing to the high cost of land in Chiang Mai?

Are there any areas or neighborhoods within the city that are more affordable for land purchases?

Any insights or information would be greatly appreciated.

5 hours ago, robblok said:

Whatever your family wants is not important. They only do this when its suspicious (just like in my country). But what is suspicious about someone dying in his sleep on a sofa under a blanket in his underewear. Unless clear signs of poisoning or violence there is no need.  

 

At least that is how it goes in my country.. but it s more what is the rule in Thailand. I doubt that every body gets an autopsy. 

 

Are you Thai?

4 & 5 (leave the country to a friendlier place)

4 hours ago, jimn said:

The e system they are talking about is for extending a visa exempt entry or a Tourist Visa for 30 days. Nothing to do with extensions of stay based on marriage or retirement.

Do you have the URL? Didn't realise you could extend a TV without a visit to immigration 

3 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

An METV gives you up to 9 month stay.

For 6 months border bounces with extensions give 60 days messy but you are able to obtain 2 per calendar year.

Tourist visa with extension would give approx 3 months and then you could do visa run.

My choice is Saigon but many go to Laos.

To some extent depends where you are based in Thailand. 

 

Obviously at 45 yrs best option is PE (Elite visa) 5 years easy peasy but pricey. 

For British PPS Do they do METV in Saigon/Laos? Or is it only SETV? 

Heard that the online METV application process is pretty onerous and you have to apply from the UK?

13 hours ago, jak2002003 said:

Are you sure it's not the wife after the money? 

 

Do not give the guy money.  

 

Say you want a photo taken with him as you shake his hand and hand over the 'tip' as you are so pleased with the service.... I bet he will decline.  Next learn some Thai language so you can really understand what he is saying next time.. 

 

I dont know how anyone can live with someone and marry them yet not be able to speak at least their partners basic language.  

 

I am not saying this is the case for the OP  but many times I have heard a farangs Thai wife telling lies to their husband about charges, money etc from builders, service people and shops etc so they can get some extra cash.  I feel worse for the people the women are blaming as the faeang gets angry and the people feel uncomfortable with the situation.   Being dependant, reliant and trusting someone you can't even speak the same language is really dumb.  

WOW always suspected but had no confirmation before...something similar happened to a (rather tight fisted but nice ) friend who bought a bike, then a car based on TGF' recommendations. Both vehicles turned out to be duds. Then he bought land and  built a house again with gf recommend estate agent and cheap builders ???????????????? sorry for the TF! #TIL

7 hours ago, arithai12 said:

Nat Motors (close to Maya) is very reliable, including after-sale service and maintenance. Good English. Comfortable room inside if you are waiting for maintenance, or easy stroll to the shopping mall. Don't know about bad reviews, strange. I bought 3 Clicks from them over several years, never a problem - though now moved on to Yamaha.

Thank you ????  Considering a Yamaha since whole country is out of stock of Click 125/160s
Is Yamaha significantly better than Honda?

Hi :),

1. Any recent experience of buying a New Honda Click 125i in Chiang Mai?
2. According to the TGF there is only 1 Honda dealership Honda Click 125i in Chiang Mai?
Found several on google maps.

3. Is that dealership on Huay Kaew (opposite Maya) reliable? they seem to have lots of negative reviews.
Thanks in advance ????
 

I buy Blackmores brand vitamins (C, D, Fish oil) from boots the chemists.

BTW how is the quality of iherb Vitamins?  

Do you order their California Gold Nutrition products? Are they of comparable quality to Blackmores? 

On 8/25/2022 at 3:06 AM, JoseThailand said:

People who applied for an extension before August 24 can stay until November. 

Unless of course if you applied in CM.

3 hours ago, anandra said:

Tank you. Very important infprmation. I think the best way to find out immediately iis to go for extention to an Immigration office that gives 60 day stamps straight away without any under consderation date. But do those offices exist now?))) 

Phuket used to do?

CM always had the under consideration for 15 days

1 hour ago, BritTim said:

Are you sure that is the case for second and subsequent Covid extensions? Almost everywhere else, the Covid extension starts on the application date for the first Covid extension, but at the end of the current permission to stay date for subsequent Covid extensions.

Unfortunately yes ???? was rather surprised to be honest.  Of course the immigration officer said it's the decision of the local chief. 

In CM 

Can extend 1 month before visa expires but the 60 days will start from the day you apply. So if your visa were to expire 20th of next month and you applied today (23 aug) you will get 60 days from today but will lose about 1 month from the previous visa ????

In CM 

Can extend 1 month before visa expires but the 60 days will start from the day you apply. So if your visa were to expire 20th of next month and you applied today (23 aug) you will get 60 days from today but will lose about 1 month from the previous visa ????

Hi all,

Looking for a Dog litter bin. Do they exist here?

Preferably to.be used with bin liners.

Must have a way to protect "the content" from rain.

Preferably raised above ground where the 13 dogs can't reach it.

No composting!

Do they do covid visas at central festival? 

Thank you so much ????

My only concern is the rather strongly worded 

"The applicant MUST contact this office again in person on 31/02/22"

section of the under consideration stamp.

but I am pretty sure I am just reading too much into this ????

Hi all,
In a purely hypothetical situation...

If I have to visit CNX immigration on the 14th of June to receive the approval for the remaining 6 weeks of Covid visa (Originally applied on the 1st of June and received initial approval of visa for 2 weeks)

and 

If I am unable to visit CNX immigration on the 14th of June (because I am in Samui), will that be considered an overstay? and fined?

If so is there a workaround for this? I Can courier the PP to TGF who can visit CNX immigration on my behalf

Apologies if this has been answered before. Searched but didn't find the answer. 
Thanks in advance ????

10 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Is the OP appreciated for coaching anyway- do they say thank you, wai? If not, why bother?

 

It's been a hard lesson for me to learn in life, but sometimes people just don't want some well intentioned person trying to help. I've always been keen to pass on the lessons I've learned, but I finally realised that sometimes it's a mistake to do so.

Thank you very for the reply :),
do they say thank you, wai? of course not ???? I assumed it was a Thai thing not to be grateful for anything. I wish they wouldn't keep calling me "The Farang" 

I am not going to bother with improving the skill of these people anymore. 

2 hours ago, Hellfire said:

4 more months in Paradise - now guaranteed 

Yup, was hoping to use the "No more Covid extensions" as an excuse to make my donations elsewhere more pleasant and adventurous. For my sake I hope they will not extend it after 24th may! 

2 hours ago, TheFriend said:

In Chiang Mai, there was a sign that said something like "Covid Extension only for Tourist Visa and Extensions". 

Yes there was a sign! also the immigration officer said  (on the 23rd march) this was the last covid extension. So they may start rejecting even the Tourist Visa and Extensions?

10 hours ago, sipi said:

The kid's health and attitude isn't your problem. He's the one looking at a heart attack.

Move on.

True! That's why probably he is carted by his family to the basketball court to lose some weight. Unfortunately the lazy sod does <deleted> all while binging on litres of sweet drinks while playing game on his phone ????

11 hours ago, Dcheech said:

Classic. Used to play 2 on 2, rec style for exercise. We would play against Thai teams, whoever is around. Had more than a few Thai teams, who could not, would not, accept a happy medium for rules. They would hack the excrement out of you, travel, etc, when you would point it out, they would get in an argument about it. And you know Thais in a heated argument. Yeesh.  We were doing it for fun and exercise, they were doing it for a different reason.  

In your case, Thais never enjoy having their "faults" pointed out even coaching B Ball.  Good luck with that. You might be lucky too, didn't a Thai footie player just elbow smash a guy in the face, fracturing his cheekbone?! Uh huh. My favorite was the two badminton players who got in a fight, throwing chairs. punches, chasing each other around the court, heh.

 

 

This it truly so insightful ???? Thanks! 

Happens all the time. 2 on 2, 3 on 3. 

They always cheat, and if they get caught it's always your fault and you are the cheat!

They make a fun sport highly unenjoyable with their ill mannered grumpy/moody ways. 

11 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

A 14 year old, 120 kg half man playing basket ball? I would like to see that. Is the weight because he is 2,14 m long?

However, A teen with a bad attitude is not uncommon. His mother would know better, though.

I think you will find it better to just leave the people that clearly deserve each other alone and get along with your life.

about 5ft, 150cm. Built like a MT fighter, but all fat not much muscle. Doesn't run ????

His father does, but probably terrified to do anything about it.