Kevin2012

17 hours ago, Aussiepeter said:

. My own belief about C-19, given that I have a real Uni-degree with a major in Chemistry is that viruses, any viruses, can't survive in heat. Last time I looked, LOS wasn't cold. Ever. It just makes sense. 

Really?

Then explain Singapore, which has had almost 58,000 cases.

Or Brazil with over 5 million cases

6 hours ago, Mac98 said:

I predict more outcall for massage service. And just fyi, not every massage has a happy ending. Not even close. Those days are long gone.

Maybe for you!!

31 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

Problem with this plan - and reducing prices - is that they have not factored in the 'extra costs' yet 

So, they already run a dozen other businesses in Pattaya, and you think they don't know about 'extra costs'?

12 minutes ago, janclaes47 said:

I was afraid that woul of course use the cheapest Minix box available.

 

Neo X6 has 1Gb Ram and Android 4.4.2 installed.

 

The 1Gb ram means that you will be able to install Kodi with limited amount of addons. If you are only interested in the cricket as you say, that would be fine, but if you gonna install a complete build your box will be prone to crashes as it runs out of memory.

 

The Android 4.4.2 means that you can install Kodi 16.1, but will not be able to update to the current version which is 17.1.

 

Kodi 16.1 still works fine for now, but in the future you will have to get a box with better spec.

How do you know all this stuff!!??

I also have a Minix box and there is a KODO icon on the "homepage"......but I don't have a clue what to do with it

Any "KODI for Dummies" website you can point me to?

15 hours ago, petedk said:

 

I disagree with this tracking but it will never be implemented. It is far too difficult to administer. Imagine the queues at immigration as sims are handed out to tourists and then registered.

 

It is not just the queues and the tracking

Unless I am missing something, they are asking every tourist to take out their existing sim card (existing phone number) and replace it with a new sim with a different number???

So, 20 million tourists are going to be told that they are now out of touch with friends, family and work during their stay in Thailand?

Is that correct?.

...there will be riots on arrival if that is what they mean

Is that via True?

If so there is an audio button on your remote. Press and select English.

Back to English

I suspect the cable company got inundated with support calls from pissed off rugby supporters.

I saw a menu appear (with no button pressing from me), and someone was changing it from Thai to English!

Just switched on to watch the NZ-Wales game on Sentanta

The commentary is in Thai!! <deleted>!! This is crap

Is everyone else getting this, or have a pressed the wrong button on my remote control???

“Workers are now paving the ramps at both ends of the tunnel, which we will be able to open to traffic on April 9,” he said.

Which year!!??

Sorry I can't answer this question, haven't heard if anyone doing this.

But it would not be accurate to think that it would just be a switch from one branch of the same company to another with a lower level of cover and thus lower premiums.

The entire contract, including such key provisions as whether/when the company can drop you/refuse to renew your policy or raise your premiums, and what recourse (if any) you have if there is a dispute, will be different.

BUPA Thailand policies allow them to not renew your policy at will, even if you have done nothing wrong and made regular payments. it also allows them to raise your rates at will to whatever they see fit should your "risk profile" change, in other words if you develop serious chronic health problems. this is apart from the rise in premiums that occurs with age, that you cannot avoid anywhere in the world with any company. But with UK/EU based insurers there is a much tighter regulatory framework and the increases will be usually be limited to those due to moving from one age band to another or across the board inflationary increases affecting all clients.

UK/EU based insurance company offices usually have some sort of ombudsman/person to whom you can address complaints and problems. You will not have that with BUPA Thailand and should you have a problem or complaint you will find it very, very hard to get through to anyone with the authority and inclination to deal with the matter. You can appeal to the Thai Insurance Commission but that is a pretty drastic and complicated step especially if you do not speak Thai.

I am also not at all sure that they would treat your policy as a transfer rather than an altogether new policy request, but that part you should be able to find out just by calling them.

I am not saying you should stay with BUPA UK (among other things, there are less expensive options for UK/EU-issued Expat health insurance), just pointing out some of the things to be aware of. A change to BUPA Thailand is not just a change in premiums and coverage cap.

Thank you. Very helpful. I think subconsciously those issues have been at the back of my mind, and are stopping me just changing….

Is there a thread about the "less expensive UK/EU expat health insurance options" somewhere?

Or are there 3 or 4 name of companies you can throw out there so I do a little research??

Thanks again

A question for those of you who know BUPA well

• I opened a BUPA International policy about 20 years ago from the UK, and the monthly premiums are starting to get a little painful
• I have lived in several countries outside the UK since then. Each time I asked BUPA if the premium should be different, and they said "no"
• Now I have been living in Thailand for 3 years and my friends here cannot understand why I am paying so much
• Again, when I moved to Thailand, I asked BUPA International and they said "no change"

Having now met with a very helpful insurance broker, I realise I have been asking the wrong question……my policy/premiums/coverage is based on the fact that I started with a UK policy, and the premiums reflect the cost of medical care in the UK!

I should have asked could I transfer to a local BUPA policy with local premiums and local coverage.

Lets just say that BUPA have been economical with the truth to me……or just lied to me.

My question - does anyone have experience "transferring" from BUPA International to BUPA Thailand?

Is it possible/easy?

Is it considered a new policy and therefore you lose any pre-existing conditions?

Thanks

I suggest you check the coverage (available to see online) and compare to your current policy - I think you will find a world of difference and also see Sheryl's earlier comment about Thai insurers potential "practices".

I would further suggest it would be very unlikely (and would be poor business for the company to do that) that you will lose pre existing and, even if they said so, unless you get it written in stone, you may get a shock if you tried to claim. However you can but ask.............

There is a massive difference in the premiums (much, much lower) because the cost of treatment in Thailand is much much lower, but you are covered for the same type of problems/treatment

That is what BUPA failed to explain to me when I told them I was moving to live in Thailand

Before I confront BUPA, my real question to the forum members is "has anyone actually done this before?"

A question for those of you who know BUPA well

This might sound like a daft question, but…..

Is iStudio by Copperwire the same company as iStudio by Comseven?

I still don't buy it. Suddenly, all this expertise becomes available to acquire bomb making material, plan and execute with a carefully constructed network of supporters in a foreign country ....... and then keep quiet about it with no public claim for the reasons? And because a few Uighurs were deported it was a revenge attack? Why not claim responsibility if that was the objective instead of playing a guessing game? Hardly accomplishes anything. This is much deeper and more extensive, me believes......

I have been faced with some derision for my theories about this. You are quite right not to buy into this lie. The masterminds behind this are quite adept at leaving a false trail in order to confuse the issue. Even the Thai Government, it seems, are falling for this lie. Why would the Uryghurs do this and not seek to make political capital from it? It makes no sense. This bombing can be traced right back to the US & NATO. Indeed, in February two pipe bombs were found just down the road near the shopping malls and the police were quick to link these to the bombings and explosions that occurred between 2010 and 2014. Further, the bomb used at the shrine appeared to be of similar construction. Yes, there is a link to Uryghurs who have several organisational structure funded by the US. So there is a link there which is why it is quite easy for people to take the next step and talk about 'revenge'. However, that is mere piffle. To make the next leap you have to look at what America is doing in the Middle East and the Havoc it has caused, you have to look at it's instigation of the Arab Spring and you have to look at it's continuing support of Thaksin. Therein lies the link. With Thaksin in power NATO can be assured of a strong ally with it's face towards the West and it's back to China. One of the policies of this current regime is to turn the other way and drift away from the US and NATO and look increasingly towards China. The bombing must be seen in this context. Anything else is a diversion created by international interests (that include Amsterdam and Adelman - both Thaksin cohorts).

Really???

Does that just sound insane? Four in the morning....stumbling back to the hotel full of liquor, and an easy target for thugs....after twelve hours of drinking. If this actually happens, expect crime, deaths on scooters, and more domestic violence. These businesses will be sitting back, counting their cash. It seems they are looking for 24 hour alcohol sales.

Solution: Open later, but no alcohol after 2am. Give the guests a chance to wind down. Also, tax these guys heavily, as more police are going to be required to keep things safe. At the same time, ensure these bars don't pass on their taxes to the customer, by capping prices.

Why should it be up to people like you when I want to wind down or party a bit later?

It is a holiday destination for <deleted> sake

Let the bars open 24 hours a day, and let the customers like me decide when I want to party or wind down

Democracy is so overrated....nothing better than a (mostly) benevolent dictatorship to clean up the mess....so far, it seems good

Benevolent Dictatorship is a Urban Legend. Not in history has one turned into anything good. Tito came close, but no cigar.

Singapore

I have a similar problem

Is this Dr Anna?

http://www.bangkokpattayahospital.com/en/doctor-profile?v_id=7&depid=2

How much for an appointment?

I have a similar problem

Is this Dr Anna?

http://www.bangkokpattayahospital.com/en/doctor-profile?v_id=7&depid=2

I am also looking for someone like this.......general ad hoc support and questions

Pattaya based

Hi

I just moved to Pattaya, and am a keen squash player.

I heard there are some guys that play regularly at both the Ambassador south of Jomtiem, and at Fairtex on Pattaya Nua.

If anyone is part of these groups, can you get in touch please......I would love to have a regular game of squash.

PM me

Thanks

Kevin

Hi

I am living at Omni Tower on Sukhumvit Soi 4. Free use of squash court that is in immaculate condition.

Kevin

[email protected]

.....e-mail me if you want a knockabout sometime. I am intermediate, but not played for 3-4 months

There has never been any rule on number of days allowed on tourist visas but there was a rule for visa exempt stay that was rescinded several years ago when they made land entry only 15 days.

That is the restriction I was thinking of. I could not remember the exact terminology and detail....thanks.

I am actually getting all my paperwork and letters lined up for the 12 month non-imm B visa....I just don't want to do have to do that at the same time of year as Christmas/New Year.

(And thanks to fstarbkk as well for the reply)

Hi all

Background:

• I am a UK citizen
  
• I have lived and worked in Singapore for 10 years
  
• I am Singapore Permanent Resident
  
• I had no problems getting a 60 day tourist visa in Singapore
  

Current situation:

• I am currently 2 months into my 3 month (60 day plus 30 day extension) tourist visa. Having a blast touring around and not doing any work for the first time in years.
  
• I need to go back to Singapore early January to do a little work...maybe for a week or so.
  
• I then want to come back on another 60 day tourist visa and do some more travelling. (Or a standard 30 day visa on arrival if the 60 day might be a problem)
  

Does anyone foresee any problem with doing this (almost) back to back from Singapore?

Did there not used to be some rules about spending a maximum number of days in any 6 month period or something??

Thanks for any advice

For only business meetings the non-B visa is enough. More, like giving training, being a tour guide etc and you woud need a work permit.

Correct. I will not be performing any business services or anything like that.

Meetings about potential partnerships, JV's, investments, etc.......what most people do on business trips all round the world every day

Then if we find some good ideas, we will maybe look at setting up representative office or something like that