Everything posted by crazykopite
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Supreme Court Orders Thaksin to Pay 17.6-Billion-Baht Tax Bill
Music to my ears
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Israeli Man Arrested on Koh Samui Over Online Ticket Fraud
Scammer scumbag
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Thailand Clamps Down on Visa Abuse by Repeat Foreign Visitors
If that’s the case they will have to compensate all those who paid for that particular visa I’m on an O visa have been for many years why they can’t offer a five year multi entry visa at a reasonable cost is beyond me
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Five Family Members Found Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide
Sadly there are many many families with huge debts and cannot find a way out of it in the end most turn to loan sharks it was only last week that a Thai individual who I barely know told me they had 48 hours to find 4,000 baht could I help I told them that I was not in the position to help
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Yingluck Shinawatra Faces Possible Kickback Allegations
She is living the life around the world no need to return to Thailand and join her brother in the slammer !
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British & Thai Duo Held in Pattaya Sex Toy Raid
What’s wrong with sex toys ! in Europe we have shops selling them on the high street . It’s time Thailand woke up and accepts the changing world !
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Alcohol Sale Hours in Restaurants Under Review in Thailand
For goodness sake were in the 21st Century are these people sleep walking I have never understood the reasoning behind the alcohol laws in Thailand they are totally outdated as are those that make these rules .At 74 years young my consumption of alcohol is minimal however I don’t want to be told when I can and cannot have a drink it’s absurd
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UK Lifts Trat Travel Warning, Boosting Island Tourism
with a strong baht and talk of reducing the visa lengh of stay it will not increase tourism for UK holidays makers
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French Villa Owners on Koh Phangan Caught Running Illegal Hotels
I’m sure they would have accountants submitting their end of year accounts taking care of workers salaries and work permits as well as lawyers taking care of leases as far as I’m aware any lease over three years has to be registered with the land office and tax paid .when are the authorities going to chase the big boys in places like Phuket,Pattaya and even Bangkok this has opened a real can of worms people will now go and spend their money in more welcoming countries
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French Villa Owners on Koh Phangan Caught Running Illegal Hotels
I’ve come to the conclusion it’s stupid to invest money in Thailand what’s more annoying it appears those you rely on ie Lawyers to be honest and upfront are more than happy to take your money but when the S#!T hits the fan they go into hiding these people are the instigators along with anyone involved in real estate
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Big Joke Says Prayut Ordered Crackdown on ‘Zero-Dollar’ Tours
Thought Big Joke was a good guy trouble is others were afraid he had to much power one thing is for sure his diaries must hold a lot of information regarding events under his watch !!!
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Thailand to Tax All Online Shopping Imports Starting 2026
China will be on the blower as I write they are the masters who control Thailand
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Frenchman Loses 18M Baht in Bangkok Law Firm Takeover Scam
Thailand is full of scammers from the top downwards any money you bring to Thailand is at your own risk I know I’ve been there and worn the T Shirt !!
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I'm A Chronic Acid Reflux Sufferer.
Go to pharmacy and ask for Miracid green box 14 capsules take 1 per day I was on them then one day someone suggested acupuncture I had 10 sessions at 500 baht a time now two years later have 12 capsules left I took the two due to a heavy drinking session during these two years I restrict my alcohol levels to no more that 4 bottles of Leo per week
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Norse Atlantic Begins London-Bangkok Flights, Boosts UK Arrivals
The UK is broke people are struggling to pay for basic goods holidays are bottom of the list
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Thailand Sees Decline in Foreign Arrivals, Revises Forecasts
tourists are going to more welcoming countries where the exchange rate is not manipulated , and they are treated better !!!!
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Thailand Urgently Amends Tobacco Act to Regulate E-Cigarettes
I don’t smoke or vape what I do know is most countries around the world allow it ,by banning it Thailand is losing out on millions of baht if they legally allowed it they could introduce a tax on it !!!
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Thailand Denies Currency Manipulation After US Treasury Deal
LOL
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Koh Phangan: Foreign-Controlled Firms Face Investigation
If that’s the case with such a small island then the likes of Phuket and Pattaya must have many 1,000s when are those places going to be investigated !!!!
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Koh Phangan: Foreign-Controlled Firms Face Investigation
When will they start looking at the likes of Phuket and Pattaya and Koh Tao just to name a few as it’s not just Phangan or Samui
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Thaksin Regrets Missing Chance to Pay Respects to Queen Mother
He can do it in prison I’m sure they would have some form of prayer room
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Thailand Enforces Tourism Workforce Laws on Foreigners
A good way to stop people coming to Thailand a business is a business be it a local scooter hire shop or a Tops supermarket which are all foreign owned so why pick on the little guys let’s get rid of all the 7/11s for starters
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Authorities Raid Koh Phangan, Uncover 89 Nominee Companies
Who gets all these luxury properties when they are confiscated
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Hiding a dying husband?
Play with fire and you get your fingers if not more burnt ! There are 1,000s of available woman in Thailand I know from experience and I’m older than you so I suggest find a new place to eat and leave well alone her husband might be of very ill health but I’m sure he’s got many friends who keep a watchful eye out for him !
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Drawdown pensions from UK
Speak with your pension company I don’t think it’s wise to come into an open forum giving out your financial information what I would say with the upcoming budget in November you need to contact your pension provider or a financial advisor asap as there is talk regarding that pensions could be hit hard tax wise ! I went to Canada Life I had no problems with them I gave them my UK address and each year they send me my P60 I’m a UK Taxpayer even though I’ve lived in Thailand for 20 years