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16 hours ago, MarcelV said:

I have lived and worked in Thailand for over 5 months now, but I still don't have a work permit. This means I cannot open a bank account, legally own a motorbike or get a driver license. It sucks but I have to deal with it. Every month I simply receive my pay check in cash. My international license will expire next month however, so perhaps I need to take the full course of driving lessons, exam etc. Sucks.

 

You do not require a work permit to open a bank account, own a motorcycle or to get a driving license.

I would suggest your friend get a boat back to Myanmar and then deal with any overstay there.  Then, once that has been done, maybe he could enter Thailand legally.

As stated above, you would get the single entry non O and apply for an extension based upon marriage.

 

Your father, initially can get a multi entry non O, based on retirement, just by showing proof that her receives a state pension.  He would need to do a border run before the 90 day point and would get a fresh 90 day upon re entering Thailand.  This would allow almost 450 days of stay if the last border run is done on the day before the visa end date.  Before the last 90 day entry expires he would then need to use the visa extension route, based upon retirement, which, as stated before, would require him to have a monthly income of ฿65,000, or a matured bank deposit of ฿800,000, or a mix of both.

 

Good luck with the move.

Up here in Isaan, our local government offices had 2 weeks of exams for those who had applied to work there.  Maybe it is partly 'who you know' but not only, but also.

Simple answer:. It's their country, you play by their rules.  Break or even bend the rules and you ask for trouble.

 

edit.

volunteres do need a work permit.

Always remember the 6 P's.

Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance.

Yes

If they shit on the floor it's easy to clean up. The sofa and chairs are cloth, so not so easy. If they cleaned up after themselves, like most of us humans do, then they wouldn't be a problem.

I've searched for an answer, but can't find one on here, so, can anyone help me?

I've got a couple of skinks that regularly visit the house. I don't mind them really, as they keep the insect population down. They seem quite friendly, or very brave, as they often sit by my feet if I'm at my desk and climb onto the sofa when I'm sitting on it.

The problem I have with them is they sh*t everywhere and unlike the geckos, they sh*t big. On the floor is fine, but they sh*t on the furniture too, so they must vacate my house or die.

Has anyone got an answer to my problem?

Thanks in advance for sensible answers, even though I know there will be others too.

This is not racist, as they charge the higher price to ALL foreigners.

They would attract less criticism if they advertised the higher price and then show a discounted price for Thais.

I'm fairly lucky, as my wife works for local government and I normally get access at the lower price when she shows her ID card.

WOW....I live in Rayong and have for the last 7 years...and yes...there is noise pollution BUT not to the extent you seem to think it is . Then again, maybe my tolerance is higher than yours (old man and probably getting deaf from going to so many concerts in the 70's and 80's).

I dealt with the noise pollution by building a house with double walls, double paned windows and a concrete ceiling with a roof on top of that. .....so when I don't want to hear the outside noise I just close the doors.

When there is a problem in life I feel its better to deal with it than run from it like you are .....oh well....each to the own solutions.

I live in the buildings around a bus station, so VERY noisy 24/7.

Like you I attended many concerts in the 60's and 70's and am getting old.

I take my hearing aids out before going to sleep and get my 7 - 8 hours without any problem.

Glad your not Judging Me.Id prefer an all sane Jury.Hair Splitting time waster imo.

YOU'RE the time waster with fatuous comments like this one imo matey!!!

I agree OJAS. The jury system is highly respected around the globe as a fair way to decide guilt or otherwise. Unlike systems that use over paid, over righteous judges who have possibly given bribes to get into the position they are in.

Thank you for your answers, but unfortunately my jury service started yesterday and I had to take the affirmation.

The court officers have told me that if I can find or write an oath for Buddhists that they will submit it to their head office and if accepted, it may be used in future. They tell me that it's a long process though.

Thank you for the answers so far.

I do not wish to "Swear to God", nor do I wish to affirm. I feel that the affirmation is for those without any religious belief.

You can make an non-religous affirmation or swear by the Lord Budda (or for that matter any major religious deity)

Buddha is not a religious deity, he was an ordinary man who happened to find a path to enlightenment. Swearing by him (or praying to him) is totally inappropriate.

AyG, are you saying that all the Buddhists in the world are wrong when the pray to The Buddha?

Hi all,

I'm back in the UK for a few months and have been selected for Jury Service.

My problem is, since long before I found Buddhism I lost my faith in Christianity. This means that I am not willing to take the Christian oath in court. As I now study Buddhism and consider myself a Buddhist I wish to make an oath that has meaning for me. I have searched the Internet and not found anything there. I have phoned the jury service office and even though they say they provide for every religion, they do not have anything for Buddhists and they suggest that I read the affirmation. To me this isn't quite good enough.

Not knowing anything about Thai law, other than they do not use the jury system, I would think that someone attending court as a witness would need to say something that means that they will tell the truth.

So, I put this question to you the honest and reliable members of TV: is there a Buddhist oath, translated into English, that could be used in a court of law?

Thank you all in advance for your sensible and otherwise answers.

Maybe long term visa holders could carry a certified true copy of passport along with ID card Thai Visa could ask Police Colonel, otherwise passport theft and muggings will increase if they know everyone's carrying a passport.
I wont carry passport everyday when I live in Thailand.
 
You could go to Immigration office to get a certified true copy and then you would have to carry that plus a Thai issued ID card or valid DL.

The law says "No."


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If the law said you must jump off a bridge, would you jump off a bridge?

There's a slight difference in jumping off a bridge and carrying your passport.


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The law of the land say that as a foreigner you MUST carry your passport. No ifs or buts, no copies or excuses. Stick inside the law and you won't be risking a fine. Simples!


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A degree does not make you a teacher in any field, unless it is a teaching degree.

Experience and training can make you an excellent teacher.

I taught for 25 years of my working life.

For 10 years I taught people to drive. I took training for this and was very respected in London as a top class teacher in this field.

I also taught health and safety for the British Safety Council and taught prospective security officers to the level required to gain their security licence.

I have a degree, but didn't gain this until after I retired. I have a BSc in Graphic Design. I did this because I have always had an interest in graphic design and it has been a hobby of mine for a very long time.

I know a couple of people employed in Thai schools to teach English, who have no degree. One of them doesn't even have a TEFL qualification, but like me, he has experience in teaching in other fields.

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I live in Isaan and our garbage is collected daily, but we do live in the town of Nong Bua Lamphu. I've visited some of the villages around the town and some have garbage collection, others don't.

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I've heard that there will be compensation of 770,000 baht paid to the families of those killed in this incident. Not a lot for a child's life, but a lot for a family in Nong Bua Lamphu.

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Many local government offices have a Groundwater development department. They will be happy to test your water for you.

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