thainet

On 8/16/2018 at 1:52 PM, KiChakayan said:

Thanks for this pic. October 1979 was my first trip to Thailand. No interest for Pattaya then, went hiking amongst the poppy fields on the Burmese border...

Well this is deja vu for sure, and actually quite amazing

The guy in the lower right (brown shirt and bell bottom trousers) is me.

I believe on that trip down from Bangkok we had to use the ferry to cross the Chonburi River (maybe someone can verify the timeframe on that).

I don't have have pix of my Pattaya trips then, but still have my Patpong photos from that era. I used to be part owner of the Pitstop in those days (was next to Ricks Grand Prix Bar).

Thanks for the memory jolt.

" The photo I was referring to, was post #105"

Hi there. I probably have the qualifications you are requesting.

Can you PM me with more info etc.

Thank you.

I had the exact same situation as yours.

Your company have deducted as per the law, and it is up to you to file next year and get the overpaid amount back. I am still in country so I just waited and filed, but if you won't come back to file then you will lose that overpaid amount.

There is no way for your company to pay you back taxes already in the system.

Actually if you had talked to them in January, they may have accommodated you, but once the tax deductions started then they are not obligated to change on your behalf.

So unless you come back and file, then you have gifted Thailand a few thousand baht.

I transferred Thai Baht equivalent of $6,000 from my Bkk Bank Naklua last week in about 5 minutes.

Fill out the form, copy of passport and its in your overseas Bank within 24 hours.

I pay the fees this end.

THERE IS NO NEED FOR COMPLICATED PAPERWORK ANYMORE FOR SMALLISH AMOUNTS.

Tomorrow I will do the same with $10,000, which I already put the form in last week, and just take passport tomorrow morning. Easy Peasy.

Note!   I do have a WP, but they weren't interested...just passport.

Cheers.

Ok I have your solution.

I went overseas a few months ago and during my stay had your exact same problem.

couldn't do anything online etc. Pissed me off, but unsolvable from where I was.

When I returned I phoned Kasikorn  (they are good with great english speakers).

I'm sorry I can't remember the exact reason, but the only solution is to call Kasikorn and they will reactivate your card verification, BUT then you must go through the online procedure again which will NOW WORK.

I know this is probably complicated for you, but is the only way.

The Kasikorn number is on the back of your card.

Hope this helps.

As others have said you are covered by strict labour laws. As they have dismissed you (without cause by the look of it) you are entitled to severance pay. This can be 3, 6 or 12 months pay depending on your length of employment.

If they refuse just take your case to the Labour dept and they are very fair. Possibly arbitration, but usually if the claim is legit, then the company must pay.

I suggest you just look for Thai Labour Law on the web, and you'll find everything that you need.

I have had a safety deposit box at Kasikorn Pattaya Thai for over 20 years. This is safe.

Why would you entrust your valuables to some private company who could possibly go out of business, or heaven forbid be one of our  'fly by night' companies.

In my opinion just asking for worry.

'just to clarify that I do not know anything about Siam Secure, or any other private safety box company, but I am just giving my opinion on the stupidity of trusting your life's valuables to a private company'.

1 minute ago, Jingthing said:

That is a significant report considering right now we are the middle of a major controversy about whether the rule has changed on income letters which definitely has been six months allowed for years now but recently some controversy suggesting it was changed to only ONE month.

 

May I ask you did you get the information about the income letter at the intake front desk or at the actual internal RETIREMENT desk?

 

Thank you. I consider you have made a significant report regarding this new controversy.

I talked with Mr Somsak (who is the longtime Retirement Officer at the Retirement desk--and who I play badminton with sometimes (large group)...and 6 mths  was his answer and also a nod from the young lady taking the photo, when picking up your passport. So there you have it for yesterdays info.

2 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

One day is OK.

I was at Jomtien Immigration yesterday renewing my Retirement extension and asked 2 questions at the of the Officer which will make things clear.

1) The Bank Letter can be up to 3 days old (but make sure your book total is the same as the letter if you do take the whole 3 days).

2) The paperwork using the Embassy method can be up to 6 months.

Hope that helps.

Remember this is Jomtien that I am talking about.

7 hours ago, topt said:

TM7 form

Have Original bank book in case plus photo copies id page and balance 

Original letter from bank

Copy passport id page, original and subsequent retirement extensions and last TM6

Proof of address

One photograph 6x4cm

1990 baht........

Thanks--appreciated. T

41 minutes ago, Pattaya46 said:

Uh...? What about the Search function ?

At least 2 persons wrote about their experience from YESTERDAY

to renew their Retirement Extension at Jomtien...  Here:

 

 

Yes I saw them both thank you, but one post was about the fast service, and the other reiterated the fast service and the required docs using the Embassy letter (for income method).

My post was asking for the doc's required for the 800k method.

So if you have info on that then thanks.

Have extension coming up this week at Jomtien.

I will be using the 800k method, so would be interested in what exact documents required from gents that have renewed recently.

Thank you in advance.

I would suggest 'Rory Coughlan' at the 313 Training Studio near the crossroads on SSCC road. He is the Manager and they have one on one, or class training every day. My daughter did well with him. You won't be disappointed.

Very skilled martial arts guy, and a very good person.  Excellent for a lady(or guy).I

Tel: 038248079 or 0951589900038-24095-158-9900 NFO@313TRAININGSTUDI

5 hours ago, Jingthing said:

You could make it with a pound of coal dust if you wanted! 

Gents,

Thank you all your interesting posts.

Anyway on Monday I made a pavlova with my 'pavlova egg' (google it). My daughter was fairly impressed, so on her birthday I will make one and take it to the restaurant...win win.

Thanks again...t

Hi everyone,

My old windows laptop is on its last legs and I'll be replacing soon. But due to the school courses my daughter will be taking this year she would prefer I get an 27in iMAC instead of a WIN 10 pc or laptop.

So for people who have had both types over the years could they give me their thoughts on their favourites and why.

Should help in my choice...thank you

(btw..I have never had a mac of any type).

1 minute ago, BEVUP said:

Haven't heard of Baked alaska (must be Kiwi )

But have always thought of trying to make a Pavlova (might be fun with the kids ), but I know you would prefer it to be perfect on the day

Baked Alaska has ice cream inside with meringue outer coating.

I can make Pavlova (with my pavlova egg) but should be the real thing at a restaurant..

Hi guys. Strange question for some but the Kiwis and Aussies will be smacking their lips.

Does anyone know any restaurant serving Pavlova, or failing that Baked Alaska.

My daughter wants one or the other on her birthday, so Dad has to try to comply.

Thank you.

Obviously in Pattaya, but probably willing to travel to Bangkok.

Thanks Joe. Yes all those points covered.

But I read so much about the TM30 form, which I have never been asked for at Jomtien.

I have had some sort of extension in Pattaya for 25 years or so, but realise the TM30 is newish.

So say over the past 3 years I have renewed my marriage extension 3 times, done 12 or so 90 day reports and have never been asked/or been talked to about the TM 30.

I presume this is because once you are in the system (so to speak) onyearly extensions it just isnt an issue.  Just my take on tis subject that seems to be discussed many times a day.

Currently on 1 year marriage extension but as work finished will go back to 'retirement extension'.

So I would appreciate the very latest exact paperwork requirements for retirement extension at Jomtien Immigration office only.

(have the 800k seasoned).

Thank you in advance...

Have a long flight coming up with 2 kids, so want/need to take some snacks on the plane with us. Such as small packs noodles, granola bars, cashews, chocolate etc. I know security won't let liquids (ie: bottles of water) thru but unopened packs of the above is Ok?.. I believe the plane is fine, but getting thru the security checks?.

Thanks for help.

1 hour ago, jackdd said:

When thainet married his ex bargirl GF with 2 children the topic sin sod maybe didn't come up

Dear Jack,

I realise you are just reiterating your real life experience, and by posting here you are letting out your frustrations, but please be aware you are very close to libel and famacide (as you have mentioned a person by name in your derogatory comments). As soon as you read this, I suspect you will be googling rapidly as you are obviously not up with Thai Laws.

Defamation and libel cases are prevalent in the Thai Court system (just for your future reference).

1 minute ago, HooHaa said:

how the hell would you know anything about the man, his wife to be or her family?

Ok Mr Hoohaa...I bow to your superior intelligence.

Now I have 2 laughs for the day.