BradinAsia

1 hour ago, albertik said:

No happy ending for this lad.  I suggest just pay up and move on unless of course this 1000 bht will break your bank.

How can you say no happy ending? Do you know for a fact that he did not reach an orgasm?

On 2/20/2020 at 7:58 PM, DLock said:

She is her hooker, and by definition, her job is to provide sexual services in exchange for money.

 

Did he think think this was a free sampler?

Maybe he didn't like the idea of (1) not  being asked up front if he wanted a hand job (being billed for unsolicited services), (2) not being told the price in advance (violation of truth in lending laws), and (3) the hooker trying to charge him 4 times the normal rate (price gouging). When I say normal rate, that's bcoz I used to get hand jobs at Soi 22 for THB200. Has inflation been that much in 20 years???

11 hours ago, RotBenz8888 said:

No rare mirrors or brain failure? Wait, i see the car has rare mirrors, so it has to be brain failure. Total surprise....

What the hale is "rare mirrors?"

On 8/15/2019 at 7:22 PM, Matzzon said:

It´s also nothing new. This has been posted many times before on Thai Visa.

A few years ago, I lived in Chiang Mai. Left in 2016 and came back to the Philippines. We miss a lot of things about Thailand, especially son-tam. But it's nice to be in a place where my annual immig. cost is 310 pesos (about 185 baht) and the immig. officers are polite & friendly and we never have to wait more than a few minutes. The main things I didn't like about Thailand was the ludicrous rules at immigration, the snottiness of the IOs, and the 20,000 baht or so we paid to an agency every year to take care of all the P.I.T.A. immig. stuff for us. In the Philippines, I go to the Immig. office once a year (anytime during Jan-Feb), pay 310 pesos and go home until the next year. So freaking simple.

4 hours ago, sirineou said:

 Most of as have medical insurance,and  social services   back home  .

I had a congenital heart condition that cost $240.000 to repair in the US , my out of pocket cost was $1200. , my med insurance pict up the rest. I doubt I would have being better of in Thailand  cost wise.

But when I hit oil , perhaps I will join the Arabs at the 5 star hospitals.    

The medical insurance companies back home are obvious not all the same. As a retired U.S. gov't employee, during my last

4 year stay in Chiang Mai, I had no problem submitting my Chiang Mai hospital bills to my GEHA health insurance. Even the

most expensive hospitals. Of course, I paid up front and then submitted the bill to GEHA by mail for reimbursement.

In the long run, the results were much the same as if I had been living in the U.S. But, maybe some insurance companies

won't pay for overseas medical care, I don't know. GEHA was happy to pay bcoz they saved a lot of money.

1 hour ago, LomSak27 said:

 

For a good 80 per cent of the population developing the country into a giant Pattaya seems both a good thing and praiseworthy goal and that has been a fact for a very long time.
 

Pray tell, where did you dig up this gleaming jewel of wisdom? Maybe from deep in your nether regions.

2 minutes ago, tomas557 said:

 

For some odd reason the majority of expats is not from the US, even the Aussie you were responding to isn't from the US, and this option is available only to US and I think UK citizens.

That brings up a good point.

Lots of expats on TVF have made a big issue with the PITA requirements for proof of income.

Once a year I had to get a form from the U.S. Consulate that showed my income. HOWEVER,

I filled out the form myself and entered the amount of my income. All the consulate guy did

was let me swear it was true -- and he notarized the form. 

The whole process took about 1 minute and they never ask for any proof of income ever.

But evidently it isn't so smooth and easy for the Brits. I don't think Thai immigration can 

be blamed for that hassle. It seems to be a policy of the U.K. consul.

I'm not British, so I don't really know. Just wondering why it's such a pain for Brits.

How about Aussies?

On 7/21/2018 at 11:27 AM, masuk said:

I moved to Thailand 6 years ago, and in the first 48hrs, discovered I'd been scammed.  Names can't be mentioned, but the volunteer teaching job had cost me $600, and the program had been cancelled.  So much for selling all my household goods plus an almost new car.

Working at anything was not permitted, not even on-line teaching, so I changed my visa to include a retirement extension, which I've renewed ever since.  Just the ghastly annual queues and pre-dawn waits.

But to be honest, it was the deteriorating finances which eventually broke my staying power.  The baht had been 30 per Aussie $, but gradually dwindled, and along with bank charges both ends, and the Thai bank giving a very poor exchange rate, the telegraphic transfer of my pension was costing me $70 each time.

Being a farang, of course, I didn't expect free services of any kind, but an unexpected major dental treatment, a few visits to the doctor and a largish pathology bill, and I was cleaned out.

So, tail between my legs, and I'm back in Oz now;  yes rental costs are more than Thailand, but the air is breathable, the beaches and sea are clean, and there are a lot of freebies for us old guys, from bus travel to doctors, rent subsidy, pathology, dentistry, hospital and my medicines bill per month is now $100 less.  

So I'm not complaining.  Apart from almost 3 months of pollution each year in the north, the people are nice, made friends with the locals and farangs, winters are very acceptable.

If I want to complain, I'd like to invite the powers-that-be in Chiang Mai to travel by foot a few days a week, and see how deplorable the footpaths are, the lack of safe crossings and the proliferation of poles and signs, and the accumulation of rubbish in the side streets.

International money transfer can be a huge pain...

I moved to Thailand 5 yrs ago and a friend told me how to bring money from the U.S with zero fees. Every

month I went to Bangkok Bank, gave the lady my debit card from my U.S. bank account and ask for 50,000

baht. (Note: I didn't even have an account at Bangkok Bank. She always asked to se my passport.) 

Within 2-3 minutes she handed me my money and my debit card. I said thank you and paid nothing.

That was one aspect of living in Thailand that is hard to match anywhere. For some odd reason it seems

not many expats in Thailand are totally unaware of this simple and free method. A few years ago when I

mentioned this on TVF, several people told me it couldn't be free. But I did it free for 4 years.

33 minutes ago, JLCrab said:

No problem living in Thailand and not learning Thai language -- as one of our esteemed members here noted, you can always point.

Hahaha... yes, some people can just point. But that would never work for me.

I well recall 20 yrs ago, my first day teaching in a large university. Having had no

breakfast, I was starved when I finally went to the university cafeteria for lunch.

But then I discovered that if I don't speak Thai, I can't eat -- bcoz I don't eat pork.

Went to HR and ask the nice English speaking lady how to say, "I don't want any

pork." It was the very first phrase I learned. "Mai ao moo." Saved my life.

Soon after that I enrolled in Thai language class. Having worked as a linguist my

entire career, I enjoyed that class immensely. I found  many affinities between

Chinese and Thai. Good fun.

12 minutes ago, The manic said:

CM city is truly dreadful. Plenty of nice cities in Issan including Roi et, Nong Khai, Khon Kaen and plenty going on at certain times of the year.

What is so dreadful about CM City? The traffic can be a pain and the smog problem in Feb-April, but what

place is perfect? We lived there 4 years, came back to Tagaytay City, Philippines and now after a year we

miss so many of the good things in CM -- great shopping, great food, great medical care and lots of nice,

friendly people (not all, of course). 

Maybe it has to do with upbringing. I was raised in poverty in the U.S., but now I don't enjoy a low-quality

life. I much prefer a bit of luxury and class. We lived in a nice, brand new luxury 3-BR Condo on the river

in CM for THB21,000/mo. That is hard to beat anywhere in any country.

I know folks who were raised in a low-income environment and now are not very happy in anything else.

I think that kind of person would fit well in Roi-Et or Nong Khai. Nong Khai is one of the most boing

places I've ever been. Khon Kaen isn't much better.

All depends on what makes you happy.

18 hours ago, poanoi said:

cambodia only ever has low quality foam mattresses,

i broke my back after a single night in the first shithole,

i bought the most expensive spring mattress i could find

for the 2nd shithole, but it was still no quality.

its also a possibility that i broke my back so hard in the first night so nothing can change it back,

i cant even tell if a mattress or chair is good or not, for i never sense comfort

I have lived in Asia 26 years this time -- 5 1/2 yrs previously -- including Japan, Philippines, Thailand.

One thing I have much enjoyed in Asia is not having to sleep on big, thick, expensive, uncomfortable

inner-spring mattresses. In the early '90s, I spent a week in a Taipei sleeping on a very firm, dense-

foam mattress. It was the most comfortable sleep I could ever remember. After that, I have refused to

sleep on any other kind of mattress. 

To each his own.

3 hours ago, Suradit69 said:

History would suggest that non-white. non-European, non-Aryan, non-heterosexual, non-male, non-Christian, etc groups tend to have had more need to form advocacy groups out of self-defense. As to being praised or vilified, most of the non groups listed above have paid a price for having the temerity to stand up for their rights, quite often incurring physical injuries, death, bullying, loss of employment and imprisonment for advocating their rights. That may be news to you if you've lived your life in a heterogeneous privileged majority.

Suradit, this is one of the most intelligent posts I have encountered on TV in many years. It's just too bad that so many folks are not capable of seeing the reality that you so accurately describe, especially since it is as obvious-as-the-nose-on-your-face . 

12 hours ago, georgemandm said:

I think it is ok I don't need to do one thing 

"But what I can't stand about man from my country Australia is them baggy my country to make a  excuse to come and live in thailand just all fools."

Is this really English?

16 hours ago, Get Real said:

How did know know that? Must be very smart! Just realize if I did all the thing in that post, and you were right. One of the things would be that my bank account would be empty. After 16 year it´s still very healty.

Just saying. Your wrong! Big time!

I'd say you've got major issues of your own, dude.

what about people like me who have a marriage visa and have been in Thailand 14 years?

Face it. You'll always be a foreigner.

I've always enjoyed being a foreigner in Thailand. Certainly a more enjoyable than being a citizen in the USA.

+1

Turned out Min and Chadathip are one and the same

I have been going to Dr. Chadathip for 3 years. I've had problem bridges removed, dentures made and recently had 10 ceramic veneers done on my front teeth.

In my opinion, you could never find a better dentist in her specialty. She speaks very good English, very thorough, very professional and a very nice person.

Ubonjoe, I don't know where to post this, but...

I just read an urgent notice from the Honorary Philippine Consul in Chiang Mai about Thai immigration saying

that foreign children must have a proper visa by 20 March or they will be banned.

Here is the link --

http://pinoythaiyo.com/2016/03/01/foreign-children-must-obtain-visa-before-march-20/

I couldn't find anything about this urgent notice on Thaivisa.com, but would very much appreciate your comments.

Thanks, Brad

Children under the age of 18 will not be banned. From this announcement by immigration.

Thanks, Ubonjoe.

Ubonjoe, I don't know where to post this, but...

I just read an urgent notice from the Honorary Philippine Consul in Chiang Mai about Thai immigration saying

that foreign children must have a proper visa by 20 March or they will be banned.

Here is the link --

http://pinoythaiyo.com/2016/03/01/foreign-children-must-obtain-visa-before-march-20/

I couldn't find anything about this urgent notice on Thaivisa.com, but would very much appreciate your comments.

Thanks, Brad

Sounds like a lot of ill-informed smoke blowing !

As far as I am aware the Thai Government has made no such statement.

Why are other countries (including my own ) not making "urgent statements" about the need for children to have visas prior to March 20 ?

Is there anything "official" to be seen on the Philippine Embassy's website?

The link provided does not appear to originate from an Embassy or a Consulate.

I found only the following "Urgent" message on the Philippines Honorary Consulate Facebook page, but no mention of banning children --

Ubonjoe, lots of us on this forum appreciate your encyclopedic expertise and kind assistance.

I'm American, been living in Chiang Mai several yrs on Non-O with extension of stay for retirement, my wife is non-Thai. Our

infant son now has U.S. passport and we plan to go to Penang to get his Non-O so he can follow on my extension of stay.

Previously, in Savannakhet, the consulate asked to see a copy of my house lease. Should I take it to Penang just to be safe?

Thanks again.

Penang will not ask for your house lease. Most important is that you have his birth certificate with you.

Ubonjoe, I don't know where to post this, but...

I just read an urgent notice from the Honorary Philippine Consul in Chiang Mai about Thai immigration saying

that foreign children must have a proper visa by 20 March or they will be banned.

Here is the link --

http://pinoythaiyo.com/2016/03/01/foreign-children-must-obtain-visa-before-march-20/

I couldn't find anything about this urgent notice on Thaivisa.com, but would very much appreciate your comments.

Thanks, Brad

Ubonjoe, lots of us on this forum appreciate your encyclopedic expertise and kind assistance.

I'm American, been living in Chiang Mai several yrs on Non-O with extension of stay for retirement, my wife is non-Thai. Our

infant son now has U.S. passport and we plan to go to Penang to get his Non-O so he can follow on my extension of stay.

Previously, in Savannakhet, the consulate asked to see a copy of my house lease. Should I take it to Penang just to be safe?

Thanks again.

Penang will not ask for your house lease. Most important is that you have his birth certificate with you.

Thanks a lot, Ubonjoe. You're the best.

Just a copies of your passport photo page, stat dec and bank book.

And this completed application form.

Ubonjoe, lots of us on this forum appreciate your encyclopedic expertise and kind assistance.

I'm American, been living in Chiang Mai several yrs on Non-O with extension of stay for retirement, my wife is non-Thai. Our

infant son now has U.S. passport and we plan to go to Penang to get his Non-O so he can follow on my extension of stay.

Previously, in Savannakhet, the consulate asked to see a copy of my house lease. Should I take it to Penang just to be safe?

Thanks again.

UbonJoe, thanks for all the valuable help and info that you provide for so many members of this forum.

My wife (non-Thai) has been on an ED visa which has now expired. She needs to leave the country to

get a non-O visa so she can be included on my 1-year extension of stay based on retirement which is

good to June 2016.

My question is: can she get the non-O visa at Savannakhet? Her tourist visa is good to 31 July.

Thanks, Brad

She could get her single entry non-o visa in Vientiane, Savannakhet or Penang without a problem.

She will need a copy of your passport photo page and extension stamp. Plus your marriage certificate. If the marriage certificate is not in English it will need to be translated to Thai..

UbonJoe, thanks a lot for your expert, succinct and timely reply. You are a national treasure... and if you're not you should be...