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The sooner this guy lets it go, the sooner he can get back to normal life. People forget. Honestly, nobody cares yet he keeps surfacing crying make him a fool.
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2 hours ago, Sticky Wicket said:
None of these cases are for working illegally, or entering illegally.
They are for overstaying visas, completely different scenarios to what happens in the west
My argument is, Is the guy here illegally now? Yes. Then people reporting him as an illegal are warranted. Its not about Thais wanting foreigners out. My point being, this is not exclusive to Thailand and all these foreigners screaming at the top of their lungs feeling victimized is pretty weak IMHO.
Foreigners on the up and up do not have issues. Its the dodgy, over staying foreigners that do.
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Funny some of the responses by posters making them appear ignorant. They making it seem like this is the only place on the planet wanting to remove illegals. There are numerous hotlines in the US to report illegal foreigners working that are not citizens or working with fake SSN's to get them deported.
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49 minutes ago, Number 6 said:The air pollution and the smells and filth in the streets really getting to me. Both on my quiet Soi and main road. Inexcusable this is central BKK. Grease from vendors, spewage leaking from garbage bags and the trucks. Foul smells from fetid food waste dumped by vendors around MRT.
While I agree on the smells of BKK, have you ever been to NY, SF or Philadelphia? Same smells, filth and garbage. Each of our experiences and comments are completely based on where each of us lives. So it goes back to choices of location. Would I live in BKK, NY or SF....No and for the reasons you stated.
While I do not know the demographics of the posters, It always appears to me that a large majority live in Pattaya, CM or BKK hence their dissatisfaction living here.
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I am still enjoying my 15 year holiday....
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I am quite content and happy living here. My wife and I designed and had a nice home built. We have no debt and live an extremely easy life. I work here in Thailand for a US based company so its all upside.
The Visa process is noise in the big picture. But like anywhere in the world, you make it what it is.
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10 minutes ago, Isaan sailor said:We’re all just frogs in a pot of water slowing heating up. We can hop out anytime—but we stay and adjust to hotter and hotter water...
Obviously we all have choices. I choose to live and call Thailand home. But then again I do not experience any of the problems most go on and on about here on TVF. It all boils down to where a person lives and their expectations. I guess i'd leave too if I was saddled with all the bad things that all the posters go on and on about here albeit my personal opinion is that many post all the bad stuff because they are bored and have little to do. ????. Its easy to complain.
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2 hours ago, jimn said:Basically the OP is getting old and wants to go home.
After reading the OP and then his subsequent responses I agree. Nothing wrong with it. We all make choices based on our needs and expectations.
Who knows maybe when I am much older my wife and I will move back to the U.S.
Wish you the best OP.
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9 hours ago, Fex Bluse said:
It also does not help that so many Thais break the law and stay illegally to work, often criminal work like sex work.
The ones I know all went over with full intentions to never return to Thailand and they have not. They are illegals but they have found ways to stay and work. It makes it harder for the ones that are legitimate and follow all the rules.
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Sheryl's first 2 paragraphs are exactly why they deny people. I know at least 6 Thais that worked it for months, finally got their US Visa and never came back to Thailand and have been in the states for a numerous years now.
Unfortunately the screening process can be rather discouraging because it really is a "Call" made by the agent. Facts, documents or not, its all about the perception in the interview.
Hope it all works out for you.
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3 hours ago, Kenny202 said:
She would see nothing unusual living with the mother in law or the family home. Most live like that here
I tend to agree. Most do and most are used to family members all living together. Of course she could be a bit uncomfortable because its not her family so it could take time to adapt. Initially when my wife and I moved back, we moved in with my long time friend and his Fiance in a house they were renting. She was Vietnamese and my wife and her got on like sisters in no time. Eventually they bought a house and moved and we stayed at the rental. My wife and I knew our stay in the states was not going to be lengthy
One thing the OP didn't state is his wife's command of English That could and would make a big difference.
Honestly lots in play here for the OP.
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17 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:I like to ask how many guys here worked hard all their life without enjoying life at that time?
Was it worth it for you to spend the best 30 years working and then retire as an "old" man
I saw so many doing that when I was just about 40. I put a plan in play to get off the hamster wheel. Some need to work, its a huge part of their life and wouldn't know how to enjoy retirement. Recently a few of older colleagues I know retired and one died, the other wanted to go back to work and couldn't and was saddled with depression.
I love life way more being its all on my terms.
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46 because I could. 3 years later was recruited by former colleagues to join the company they worked for. Did a 2 year stint and retired again. After that I have been on and off for contract purposes. Always on my terms and do not need to work. Its just for play money.
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4 hours ago, bwpage3 said:
These women get married to better their lives.
Ya know bwpage3, you continue with your diatribe on this site about Thai women and people like you have it all figured out. You married a Thai and moved back to the US..No? So your wife is one of "These women" you reference? Just asking for clarification.
@poker365Typically all people look to their new partner to improve ones life in some way. Could be Personal security, Family potential, financial security, companionship, Fun, travel, or all of them. etc. Relationships are always a work in progress. Do not over think it, give it some time to settle in. Keep an open line of communication going about what she is feeling or concerned about. My wife and I used to have a "Date" night where we went out and sat at dinner and just talked about what is going OK and what is not. Initially my wife did not work as we waited for her to get a green card but once she did she find work almost immediately and that improved everything as she felt like she was contributing.
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I personally think you are fighting 3 normal issues. New Family, Moving one partner to a different country and the endless cultural challenges.
I can speak to the latter 2
My wife was very reserved at first when we moved to my home country. It took about 6 months for her to settle in. Regardless the 5 years we lived in the states we always had random cultural differences. I will say we have had far less cultural differences with us living in Thailand. It just seems to be easier.
I wouldn't over analyze it. Just go with the flow and remember that having a new born is always a challenge for everybody.
Good Luck and be patient.
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Learning the language means little if they do not speak it regularly. The problem I have witnessed in a few classes that I saw was that they are being taught English but the rest of the class communication is Thai. They write it on the board, say it poorly then move on. You couple that with the student goes home to their family that speaks Thai so the English skill does not develop.
When I took a Spanish language class years ago the instructor made everyone speak the language being taught as soon as you entered the class room. All questions spoken and answered in the language being learned.
Sadly another disservice is allowing teachers to teach English with a terrible accent. The Thai government wants to save money versus allowing quality English teachers to be hired. I would enjoy volunteering at a school but I do not want to go through the battle of work permit and all the documentation required.
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My wife and I purchased our SUV at the last show. The price was reduced a bit at show. Then with some pretty good negotiating I think we shaved off over 100K baht more, got a gas card and some backpack with cups (HAHA). The deal was a "Show Promotion" only and you had to put a deposit down at the show. Additionally we chose the 0% interest for 3 years but had to put 50% down. Decided to let the money work for us rather then pay all up front and we can pay off anytime with no penalty.
As a side note, I recommend you go near the last day. They clearly have a quota and seem to negotiate better to meet a number. That's what we did.
Good Luck
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Every time this topic hits the the board its the same responses and debate. IMHO no matter how they spin this, its all nonsense. It doesn't matter the nationalities, Thai hospitals absolutely mandate that a deposit is paid for any services for anybody without a Thai ID, whether cash or credit card. When the patient leaves they pay in full. I work here and have had a few visiting colleagues with serious medical issues that required going to the hospital. They checked in and first was payment. Both used their CC. When they left they put it all on the card and got the receipt and would receive reimbursement from the med ins company through our company.
The only issue on non payment they may experience is if someone gets hurt so bad and is in ICU and then passes. But how often does that happen?
The debate continues.
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While I am always reluctant to post specific details on a forum, I can say that I enjoyed a very good life for a host of reasons. I grew up lower middle class but as a kid we never really know it because we just live life. It only becomes apparent after you leave and look back. But I wouldn't change a thing. I have done so much and threads like this are fun to think about it all. I was and still am extremely fortunate.
Like everyone we all have ups and downs during the course of our lives. From the down times we learn how to improve, from the up times we learn how to appreciate.
Now I am heading towards the 3rd segment of my life and am extremely happy living in Thailand with a nice home, a very caring, funny wife, lots of toys and hobbies, a couple of crazy funny big dogs and my health.
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1 minute ago, Langkawee said:
Do your research. FARANG are scammed out of trillions by Thai hospitals. Legs are amputated because it's highly profitable etc etc. Thai hospitals do very nicely $$$. They scam Thais too. TIT. Far more lucrative then jet scam skis.
Didn't say they didn't, but all the hype about making foreigners have medical insurance was all about how they run up the bills and do not pay.
Who picks up the tab on this one?
Just sayin
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Well this will be one of those foreigners that visits Thailand and runs up medical and leaves without paying them stories.. They probably saw the costs rising and someone turned off the switch.
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On 11/11/2019 at 7:51 PM, Duck J Butters said:
Having Chinese companies is not necessarily a good thing. For example, Alibaba just got approved to build a giant warehouse in Thailand that is bigger than the entire island of Phuket. Alibaba will make 95% of Thai businesses obsolete within a decade. Alibaba does absolutely nothing to help the Thai economy
^ What I have been saying to others. Ever look at the bottom of tourist souvenirs sold here...Made in China. Oh the irony, the Chinese come over here, tour around and buy things thinking they are hand made Thai items only to be made in the country they hail from. Lazada sells stuff cheap and much of it is coming from overseas. Local businesses will suffer significantly. Yes the baht will get stronger but it will come with a steep price.
The "Proposed" WHA Eastern Seaboard expansion area is going to be a big bust. The reason is lack of infrastructure to support it. US, UK, Chinese, Japanese companies moving and setting up factories are already disappointed on the travel out to the middle of nowhere coupled with a 2 hour ride from the airport.
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