On 6/5/2021 at 7:58 AM, webfact said:

In the media's usual rhetoric they said that all this was part of policies that come down from Thai PM Prayuth Chan-o-cha to keep Thailand safe.

Immigration did their job by spotting the fake documents and the dates that didn't match.  Nothing to do with that clown at the top.  His name didn't even need to be mentioned. 

Very interesting.  After reading this I asked my Thai girlfriend to ready this post. As she was reading it, her smile got bigger and bigger until she started laughing.  I asked her about these tones and said is it true, that native Thai use the context of the sentence rather than the tones.  She said what he said in the post was true. She said the tones are there, but if you don't use them, it doesn't really matter, because the content of the sentence is more important to be able to understand. She said she laughed when the poster said the tones are a party trick Mai, Mai, Mai etc.  It's true sometimes. 

15 hours ago, Tony125 said:

Both Moderna and Pfizer have appliied for full FDA approval

 

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/01/covid-vaccine-moderna-applies-for-full-fda-approval.html

Yes they applied, However, applied for does not mean approved. 

7 minutes ago, Jeffr2 said:

Trying to compare the flu to this virus doesn't work.  The flu does kill some every year.  Numbers vary, but it's anywhere from 300-600k each year.  A bit less than what we're experiencing now with covid!!

 

We'll live with it when we get vaccines for it.  mRNA technology is amazing and they're working on a combined jab for the flu and CV19.  Perhaps even a pill.

 

https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/comparing-covid-19-deaths-to-flu-deaths-is-like-comparing-apples-to-oranges/

 

Comparing COVID-19 Deaths to Flu Deaths Is like Comparing Apples to Oranges

I didn't compare the virus to the flu, I was stating that boosters will be needed the same as the flu vaccine is, each year. 

Show me one that has been fully approved. I'll won't wait while you are trying to find it, because I don't have that much time.  There are a few that have applied for full approval, but there are non that have been full approved.  They are currently an "Emergency Use Only" medication/vaccine. 

9 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Thank you for reply.

My point is that even though live here 9 year up. Myself and 9 yr partner not married. I have given her townhouse, car etc all in her name. Happy with that.

I'm just worried that if return to Oz, I can not return

If you have spent more time outside of Australia than in Australia over the last 12-24 months, then you would be considered an "ordinarily resident". Therefore, you can leave as long as you can provide this evidence which would be easily done via passport.  

13 hours ago, scorecard said:

 

 

"...6. Once pre approved, Book your flight - Singapore airlines are reliable at this time flying out of Australia. "

 

Did you use SQ?

 

I'm looking at them for early December (and hoping) their semi-commercial flights are still operating), right now the site quotes very good fare, but I can't get any clear answers re check-in luggage, SQ site quotes 25Kg check-in (and normal 7Kg cabin bag). But wondering about extra check-in luggage: 

- Can passengers pay for more check-in luggage?

- How many AU$/Baht per Kg?

 

I called SQ at Sydney airport, staff weren't sure but suggested that for the very cheap flights passengers cannot exceed 25Kg check-in/cannot pay for extra Kg.

Yes I flew Singapore.  You can pay for extra luggage as an option when booking online. I'm not sure of cost but don't think its that much if you do at time of booking.  Im a member with Singapore so got 35kg included. 

The other thing you can do to maintain control of company here in Thailand is through the allocation of the shares.  As you are already aware, a foreigner can only own 49% with 2 Thai owning the other 51%.  When you set it up make sure that all the ordinary shares (those with most voting rights) are allocated to you, and the preference shares (those with less voting rights) are issued to the Thai people you use.  This way even if they get together and try to vote you out or take over they won't be able to do so, as your votes in the company will always be greater than theirs.  You will however, be able to vote them out or change the Thai you use at any given time.  That way even with 49%, you will still have and maintain full control of the company.  Get a good lawyer to set this up for you. 

No they won't.  My partner won't as she has a blood disorder which causes a blood imbalance. She keeps that under control through medication daily.  Any vaccine that could conflict with that is not safe for her. A lot of Thai I know and that is a lot, do not want any of the covid vaccines period, especially when none have been fully approved.  All current covid vaccines have only been approved for "Emergency Use" by the FDA.  They are still in trial for the next 2 years, while the manufacturers monitor and report the effectiveness and safety to the FDA on a regular basis during this time.  Anyone getting a vaccine at the moment is a guinea pig and being used as part of the trial, pure and simple. 

Why wouldn't they accept Pfizer? Some countries are choosing Pfizer over other brands.  Some countries are or have dropped AZ vaccine which Thailand seems to like.  Maybe its a matter of preference of which brand is given by certain countries, but once vaccinated, you are vaccinated.  Thats of course if you want to be vaccinated at all.  Personally, id prefer to do the 14 day quarantine than get one of these jabs, but again a matter of preference. 

One would have thought by keeping them locked up it would be better, containing those infected where they are.  Think of it as a long term quarantine.

Property prices have fallen. There are also a lot of properties for sale which doesn't help the sellers.  Not just condos and houses, but even hotels and resorts are on the market in vast numbers. Not all are advertised or have huge signs, however, look around and speak with people and there are bargains to be had.  As for the reasons, well this varies depending on the owners situation. Some have fallen on hard times, some can't get back to Thailand and don't know the they will, some maybe offloading assets to be able to better monitor and keep funds closer to home.  

On 12/08/2017 at 1:45 PM, pby92 said:

If you can afford Elite visa I don't see what the problem to have 400000 baths on saving account in Thaibank

I never said there was a problem and it certainly isn't.  I was just asking a question if it was to be shown every year.    Oh and it's baht not baths, why so many people get this wrong.  

8 minutes ago, PoorSucker said:

Every year. 

Thank you

Is this amount to be shown every year?  Not on marriage visa (currently and always been on non-B).  Interested in changing this.  Elite card is always another option.

Always better to pay the extra and get a multiple entry re-entry permit.  You never know when unexpected trips might pop up.  

17 hours ago, agrow said:

going the way of marriage visa to oz only took 3 mt when i did it ,was differently the easy way to go.

Friend of mine just did it to get married in OZ, took him 11 months.  I guess the time depends on many factors.  However, the actual visa spouse/marriage is the same visa and same application regardless of whether you marry here or in OZ.  The same can be said for registering your marriage here in Thailand.  At least it was for me.  

2 hours ago, agrow said:

it is a lot easier to marry her in oz as far as visas go ie no proof of relationship .just apply for a marriage visa ,police check,med check for her and son ( even if son not coming to oz).gives her 9 mts in oz . the Australian marriage certificate is recognized in Thailand.  

You still need to fill out the paper work for it to be approved and recognised in Thailand.  I looked into it before marrying.  Better to marry in Thai and then Australia recognises that without any further work.  As for spouse/marriage visa for Australia it can take between 8 months and 18 months to be approved.  If they knock it back you do not get any refund what so ever.