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3 hours ago, JCP108 said:

But, there wasn't a first wave, was there? Did I miss it?

 

Also, what does this mean? Confused.

 

"a misunderstanding has been identified concerning television program production that could be limited to five people in total"

 

Does that mean that if I produce a television show in my apartment, I can only include four people other than myself in the project? 

When you have (as in Chiang Mai) 2 complete 14 day quarantine cycles, with NO new infections, I do wonder where the "virus" could be hiding?  For a "pandemic" , this is historically the best one ever - You get all the drama, panic and still have an infection rate of less than 1% and a survival rate of 99.4%.  So worrying about a "second wave, seems like an anti-climax.

Probably one of the least likely places to catch the virus is the beach. The other is your own room....alone.

We are not any more likely to "catch the virus" in a mall as anywhere else we shop. This is a bad idea. Just open the malls - especially in provinces where there haven't been any cases for 14 or more days!  Chiang Mai - 23 days NO cases.

On 5/3/2020 at 11:53 PM, Bill97 said:

Look again.  I see restaurants open.  I was even in two.

 

What is going on?  You have started a thread based on false information.  
 

Sad sad sad.

I read a post about 2 malls opening in Bangkok...are there any opening in Chiang Mai?

What emergency? Are the hospitals OVERWHELMED?  No. Are the number of cases going down? Yes. Is there a significant risk to 85% of Thailand's population? No. What is the emergency?

On 4/17/2020 at 2:42 PM, natway09 said:

If you get sick with the virus you cannot hide it from the authorities (unless you curl up & die)

& would need medical attention.

I do not see (at this stage) that massive testing is going to make any difference

By now with the 2 massive exoduses of workers from Bangkok  (first one 18 & 19 March) the figures would be showing a rise in cases. Maybe they just managed to get out in time before being infected.

What ever the reason, these figures give rise to some hope of leading a normal life in 3 months

My biggest concern now is the reopening of International travellers coming in to the country 

retriggering another wave

Anyone that got sick enough to go to the hospital would be tested. Anyone sick at home, but got better quickly wouldn't necessarily be tested. Anyone dying at home (under suspicious circumstances) would more than likely be checked for the presence of the virus or antibodies. This (IMO) is a much more accurate representation than to assume that there are many unreported cases in these provinces. Logically, if there were lots of unreported cases, the virus would be spreading, and after 14 days, most people will be virus free if they developed no symptoms to indicate otherwise.  "Travelers" from othere countries would naturally be the easiest to monitor for the virus - as they are in controlled situations on embarking and then arriving in Thailand. 

If you send me money, I will provide sweaters.

[ 2 or 3 months of proof of my 65,000+ pension income from abroad into a Thai Bank would be sufficient.]

I had the same problem; first time applying for the marriage extension, the IO said " Just get 3 months bank statement of the correct amount and then come back....when I went back, different story; now it's 12 months statements. Might be a good thing to start recording conversations, as it's impossible to prove any verbal information.  And I'll harp on a different subject again....The "requirement" that funds come from abroad is spurious because if you have an ATM card from the USA, it can only draw from an foreign source. So the requirement must be for some other, unknown reasoning process. For me, the amount is not/wasn't the problem, just a more expensive irritation.

I fence epee and foil regularly with mostly Thai fencers. Some falangs attend too.  Many tournament opportunities as well.  

It is odd that some IO haven't caught up with international electronic banking.  I've posted this before but a repeat is necessary. All foreign ATM cards (to my knowledge) can only draw on funds from a foreign account.  My bank (BBK Bank) verified this - the bank knows that an ATM withdrawal using an ATM issued by another country's bank can only draw funds from a foreign account. Technically  when you use your card in Thailand and then deposit to a Thai account, this is a foreign transfer.

On 10/26/2019 at 10:05 AM, Sticky Wicket said:

Just because it is planned, doesn't mean it will get delivered. 

Also they are borrowing and using private capital when they have enough in dollars .

Must be a reason to have such a large amount of dollars on hand?!

If they're borrowing from China, rather than the IMF, (military - driven?) it won't end well. Just an opinion

On 10/2/2019 at 5:01 AM, Victornoir said:

I planted 6 durian trees. 2 years after only one survived, and it is not at its best.

Maybe an explanation of the cost.

It's also very perishable. I learned from my Thai wife that when it is at the right stage (firm, not mushy at all) it deteriorates quickly from that point and becomes bitter.

Does anyone realize that the person who has the least amount of desire for sex in the relationship, controls the amount?

I saw on several news channels that Saudi A. had already restored production. If that is the case, will we see "soaring oil prices" anyway?

Personal experience with this. The limit is 50cm with no doors or windows. The local ampher should be informed, even if they do nothing, it's on the record. The problem for us was the roof drainage dumping water into our yard. In our case the ampher made them take out windows and install gutters. Typical threats [such as, don't you know who I am and someone could disappear] but luckily my wife is quite familiar with these tactics. Good luck.

On 8/16/2019 at 4:31 AM, otherstuff1957 said:

Did they say whether a TM30 must be filed when returning from another province or just from out of the country?

I just returned to CM from a visa trip to Savannakhet.  Since I was at the airport, I stopped into Immigration to update the TM30.  The officer said I needed to do each time I do the 90 crossing. No explanation of why this applies to the foreigner, rather than the (as the law states) the hotel, condo, house/land owner. When you enter the country, you fill out an entry card, providing your address in Thailand. So, at least for long-term expats, this is redundant, since IM already knows our address. There is some merit to keeping track of roamers, but again, the law seems to have been made for Thai nationals to report the residence of foreigners.  

Netflix is really adept at knowing if you're using VPN...so it seems as if VPN is less than they advertise. Once in a while, I can use NF USA but they catch on pretty quick.

Thanks

Anyone have recent experience with "Pilgrim's Kitchen & Inn", Savannakhet?  Do you have to pay in kip? Or do they accept baht?  Easy to get to Thai consulate?

Hmnn, " at the 4th try, they finally found a doctor willing to treat them" This sounds like a story, if I ever heard one.

On 6/23/2019 at 7:59 AM, Matzzon said:

and $30 USD for Laos VOA.

So I must have US dollars to do the Savannakhet visa run? How about for hotels & eats?

I find it amusing that any bank would not know if a transfer is from another country.

In fact, I specifically asked about this at my local branch of BB.  I was informed that FTT means from a foreign source (as far as Immigration is concerned) I was also informed that yes Bangkok B knows fully well that when I use my ATM card from a US bank, that the funds must necessarily come from a foreign source.  The banker said that Immigration doesn't care about this fact but only wants to see the FTT ( or possibly some other code? My banker only mentioned the FTT) in the bank book. The "letter" from the bank, according to my bank officer, is more confusion for the bank, as the source of funds is not an unknown.  Any SWIFT transfer is coded FTT(again according to my bank officer) This from my visit this week to my local branch.

8 hours ago, White Christmas13 said:

So legalize murder as well?

It would be more useful to have drug taking centers where any drug is free and the entrance door opens only one way, unless you pass a sobriety test.  Kind of like evolution on speed (no pun intended.

1 hour ago, Thaidream said:

In fact- the US Embassy Bogota Columbia continues issuing income letters to Americans who want to retire in Columbia .

Very interesting. Today I sent a letter to the State Department explaining this situation in Thailand, my thoughts on why the US Consulate should at least verify Social Security and State PERS pensions, and a bit of whining about the hardships this denial has caused.  I will post the letter if I get a response.