Dazinoz

Amazing what a well placed comma does to the meaning of a sentence. I thought she must have been a real dog with her "back legs" on the counter.

Been like that awhile. Remember walking down Bangla Road (before living here) and a Russian lady came up to me and pointed up to a second floor window and said see lovely Russian lady. I said I come to Thailand to see Thai ladies not Russians,

I buy lady drinks for the company. Sometimes a little more is involved. I have had the buy manager a drink lately. I say no. They are making a profit from all drinks so why should I give more money to them?

Need the extra fuel to fuel the heavy mining equipment to mine the materials required to make the cars, especially the batteries and fuel to the power stations to provide electricity to charge the EV cars. And before you comment on solar an wind, do your research how much of what I have already mentioned goes into their production.

The JP I used has lived in Thailand 20 years and has been providing witnessing services in that time. I am sure if his witnessing kept being knocked back in Australia he would not be doing it considering his effort for nothing.

Yep, know JPs can not charge. And I don't mind paying a fee for a business. Take my quote example, they quoted 1000 baht per signature, so if only 1 then 1000 which obviously covers their costs or would charge more. But to charge 1000 for every other signature at the same time, to me is a bit much. You say a JPs signature is of zero value outside of Australia. I realise of no value in any other country, or do you mean of no value if obtained outside Australia?

I was quoted 1000 baht (~$44) by visa agent and I thought a bit much, but $80 for your own citizens.........

I just found JP (Qld registered) in Chiang Mai and he told me the embassy charges $80 per page/signature. At 10 pages ($800) might be cheaper to make a trip to CM, I can give you the JPs number here. Good luck finding one.

Don't see why funny.

Possibly but don't think so. It is listed on a few booking sites like Trip.com. Don't think they list the short time hotels but I could be wrong.

Actually a hood, tore up the desert in his Triumph and hung around the Cross (maybe only Sydneyites get that reference).

Ok, never had this before. Visited a friend in Chiang Kham in Playa Province. Went to a small hotel which had 4 individual "cottages" (not sure or correct terminology) with friend. We paid for first day, unpacked car and had shower. We then headed out for dinner. I asked my friend did she bring the key, she replied no key. I hadn't noticed but the door had no handle, knob or lock just a point on door and frame for padlock. Was told needed to provide own lock. Doubt too many people carry a padlock around with them. Inside was just a sliding bolt. Payment was also a little different. Paid the requested 350 for first day as that was all I had in wallet. Said would pay next days amount next day. So next day i decided to have nap and left 350 with friend to pay. When I woke up she said 400 because we stayed after check out time. I said yes but I paid for an extra day. So 350 if checkout by checkout time or 400 if staying whole day. Before all the "cheap Charlie" callers hit the keyboards, I am not complying, just reporting as I had not seen this practice.

Mental health issue.

Well, add massit for the hundreds of other non existing genders.

Masseur - man, masseuse - lady.

I was a bit worried about Thailands political future but now, with an important attribute he has, I am no longer concerned.

Was going to suggest that. Never had one myself but have talked to people who have and say they are very good. Can find those problems spots.

I was kicked out of the scouts in Australia, I was caught eating a Brownie.

Exactly. The person I quoted was saying shorts not acceptable in his opinion. So I mentioned the elephant pants I wouldn’t be caught dead in them.

I guess time to buy some sexy elephants pants.

Ask real estate agent. The one I use is a husband (farang) and wife (Thai) team and very helpful. I can get their number if you want. They mainly deal on the south side I think.

The area I go to is a very popular area in Chiang Mai there are literally dozens of golds shops side by side in the same street. Mainly dealt with one but also a couple of the others and none ever asked for ID to buy or sell. So looks like the whole street is corrupt and breaking the law according to you. And if it is illegal it's the shop committing the offence, not me. Really not going to lose sleep over risking my visa, being arrested or deported.

Do you honestly think the law is adhered to everywhere and at all times in Thailand?

Oh. You mean to get the app? goto Thai store type in gold prices and look for image of app.

I am a foreigner too and been using it for years. Honestly don’t remember using a Thai name for it. Don’t you have a Thai friend who can help you? Or use Google translate. this is settings in app translated