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I should not think you will have problems because of your absence, provided you have a re-entry already in your passport (as you say) and that you have the financials in order (eg kept 800k in the bank or whatever variations of this requirement). Depending on your local IO flavor, you may have to update your TM30 after coming back - apparently now possible online.
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Apple removes app created by Andrew Tate
arithai12 replied to Social Media's topic in Apple Products
I agree in general about the woke trends, but I don't understand why you say that JD lost millions and career. As far as I remember, it was the "lady" who lost both. JD was splendid through the trial, good for him, just difficult to understand how he could fall for her. We men are prone to let the smallest of our two brains take the lead sometimes. -
Well, but it does need time to bake, right? And time to clean it. And takes space in the kitchen. When I lived in Europe, I had a small bread machine, it worked nicely but eventually I gave up for a number of reasons. To each their own.
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OP, you mention Nana (rightly so) and that it's sold out before you get there... a) there are several locations, one of them is in Airport Plaza which opens at 11... what time do you rise? b) at the branch that I use near Wat Jed Yod it is possible to reserve and collect at your leisure. I also like bread from Choquette in Maya (french style baguette, not sure about non-white flour versions) And the bakery at the entrance of Tops in Central Festival has an excellent choice of various bread types... good for late-risers too.
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Court Revokes Pannika’s Right to Run for Election
arithai12 replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
An article in the main national newspaper that cannot be linked states that the court did not take away her right to vote. -
how to handle request of " no income declaration" from Thai authorities
arithai12 replied to fvw53's topic in General Topics
"obviously" is a bit misleading. You mean, if he was working he obviously would have a TIN number. However, even as a retiree not having any fixed income in Thailand, it is entirely possible to obtain a TIN number. I am retired, I declare income in Thailand from money I transfer from abroad, even if I don't really have to under current rules if the money was earned prior to the current year. This way, I pay a ridiculously low income tax in Thailand, and as I am a tax resident here I don't need to pay any income tax in my home country - showing TIN and tax declaration, similar to what is being asked from the OP. -
Weighing passengers to become standard for Bangkok Airways
arithai12 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Standard practice already decades ago for airlines flying small aircrafts (like 2 or 3 seats/row, twin propeller), in the S. Pacific where a graceful lady averages around 130kg, or in Siberia where people wear very very heavy clothing. It was about total aircraft weight and distribution, they don't make you pay more if heavier. -
Thai PM says he opposes the recreational use of cannabis
arithai12 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Srettha's name was not in the ballots, so I don't think he really cares about voters support. Interestingly, Pita also openly opposed recreational use of marijuana (a u-turn from his position years before), but no one told him he would lose voters and that he is not smart. Go figure. -
You know very well that similar examples could be found for western "tourists", eg the German guy tortured and cut to pieces for his assets by compatriots, the Hell's Angels gangs, the Spaniard who cut up another for crypto and threw the parts in the river, a Norwegian who killed a Brit and escaped Thailand and is now on trial in his country, a Brit who again cut up his thai gf in pieces and the list goes on. No doubt that with making travel easier, there will be more risk of "bad guys in", but it's not just the Chinese. I think I read that before flying out they are supposed to get some check by the chinese police? I don't know the details. I am not a fan of chinese tour groups for sure, but individuals seem often ok, and anyway I doubt numbers will jump up much given the current economy there.
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PM Initiates Committee to Enhance Universal Healthcare Services
arithai12 replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
So let's see, you are the PM and you want to improve universal healthcare services for those with lower income. Good. Now, how would you go about it ? Single-handed, dictator like? You sure you have the time and expertise? Or would you need some experts? But of course if you like to bash the new government before it even acts, then go ahead you don't really need an excuse. -
ok about proper trial before punishment, but I don't follow you when you seem to believe that the girl invented her story about being raped? If a girl menstruates very early, possible, why would she invent such a story? And how could a mother confuse menstruation with bleeding from wounds, for more than a few minutes? Also, while the rape of a woman is in general a horrible crime, raping such a young child will leave her with a psychological trauma for all her life, with consequences which we men can barely imagine. When confirmed, as I think it will be, the perpetrator should meet the harshest possible punishment compatible with the laws of the country.
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I thought they were developing an entirley new airport in SanKamphaeng or there about? Why invest in doubling flights in the old airport? Sounds like construction companies are smelling lucrative contracts with the new gov't. Besides, the idea of operating 24h the old airport is completely dumb, already when Pita voiced it during his half-day of selfies in town, and now again with Srettha. The airport is located in the middle of town, flights stop at night for the sanity of citizens. No domestic travelers want to fly at 2am, the rest are mainly chinese and koreans who are just 2 time zones away they also don't need that.
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I think the mods should do something about a thread which is a link to another thread.
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For a short time visitor, CM is mildy boring compared to places like Bangkok, Phuket, and I suppose Pattaya where I have never been. Seen 1 or 2 of the 100 temples, taken a couple of guided tours of the surroundings, done your shopping, sipped your drink in a quiet garden place, you can leave without missing it much. But to live in CM as a resident and not a tourist, then it's another story. No other place in Thailand where I'd rather be, day in day out.
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There are no trees and plants in the Atacama. Unless when you say America you mean USA?
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Spanish soccer president resigns after unwanted kiss
arithai12 replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Agree. And whatever happened to a good slap in the face right there right then. -
No political protests... I think that doesn't sound as good as you meant. Higher interest rates than in Thailand because the Riel depreciates faster than the Baht. Almost 8% in one year. If you want to collect your money and convert to EUR or USD, there is no significant advantage. Condo: unless you want to keep it for life, the oversupply will work against you when you try to sell. Top medical care: I see a specialist or another every month, unfortunately, should I fly to India that often? Back to beer... do people really choose a place to live because of beer price? That is sad. Anyway, Thai beer sucks anyway and I drink (rarely) only imports and not in bars.
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Swedish Mikael Stahre has accepted coaching job in Thailand
arithai12 replied to webfact's topic in Central Thailand News
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Sending money back to USA from Thailand
arithai12 replied to bangkokgalaxy's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Last March I transferred several Millions THB (from a condo sale) from Thailand to Singapore. I used Bangkok Bank, they converted to USD using the official interbank rate of the day (35.30) and applied a total of 1150 THB fees, delivered same day. That's a ridiculously low commission. I would be more worried about the bank accepting the transfer. For small amounts there might be no question, but for significant amounts there certainly will be. If you have proof that you are transferring back money imported from abroad, that's good. -
One Year Marriage Extension
arithai12 replied to Melpomene's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
OP, I don't quite understand. You have the 400k, why not just go the legal way? You say you want to save yourself the hassle of "going redoing the visa again", but then with the agent you need to travel to some unspecified northern province - presumably with your wife. And the 90d reports, what if online doesn't work for you on one particular occasion, travel again? And extensions, travel again with your wife? But first and foremost, what the agent is offering is illegal, even if he is well connected there is always a chance that they find out. I remember a case of numerous foreigners with such creative visas/extensions being busted in Phuket not a long time ago. Peace of mind is priceless.