khunpa

Thanks for your “smart” analysis. Based on that, I guess what my kid has learnt is that most adults are complete idiots for asking where his mother is, while they are holding her death certificate.

Last exit and “interrogation” was for sure not sympathetic at all. My kid completely froze and the officer then became agitated with me, as I had to explain and ask her to please read the papers in front of her. We ended up with a very angry officer (who lost face), but lucky got pulled aside, by another, who was much more understanding.

It is actually very insensitive, as they get all the documents they need about his mother. Personally I don’t mind that they ask him questions about where he is going and for how long etc. But they do not need to have my son verbally confirm that is mother is dead when they have all the paper work required. On our last exit I made a “scene” at the immigration-line and was pulled aside for another senior officer to handle it. The new officer never asked my kid about anything and also said she understood, why I found it inappropriate. She also confirmed that I had more than enough paperwork required to exit the country with my son. But of course I am sure, it will all be pretty much the same on next exit.

I think it would be a bit easier to train a kid to answer some questions, than provide perfect fakes of: - The kids Thai and Foreign Passport - Kids and Mothers Thai-ID - Death Certificate - Death Report - Cremation Certificate - Blue Book with Mothers page stamped as “dead” - Marriage Certificate - Birth certificates. The above, plus our previous travel history gives them absolutely no reason to interrogate my son about his mother. The problem is that none of the officers take the slightest time to check the papers handed to them before the start the “Where is your mother questions?” On next travel, I am considering starting off by showing a picture with my son beside her dead mother. Maybe with the text: “His mother is dead! You have all the documents to prove it. Please read them before interrogating my son about his mother”… Might work…

Since my wife’s death 7 months ago, my son and I have travelled out of Thailand 3 times. Each time more or less of a “circus show”, with my 9-year old son being interrogated about his dead mother. Something I find completely inappropriate and unnecessary, as I have all official documents needed. (Guardian Visa, Death- / Marriage Certificates etc.) There is absolutely no point in question my son about his mother, which only makes him sad every time we travel.

Well no matter what any transfers into the country, could involve a risk of you having to prove where the money comes from. So in theory you could face a nightmare in having to prove your transfer was already taxed. Of course in practical terms the RD-Officer will properly just as for an envelope for your new problem to “go away”.

I completely agree. Already started to look for other countries to spend my $$$ in. Lots of good options out there. Exciting! 🙂

Even when they do get the details, it’s pretty certain that it will be interpreted differently by each individual and district. So total confusion.

Personally I live off my savings. What I will do is just bring in a certain small amount every month and report that. No more large transfers and luxury purchases within Thailand. Can’t see how spending way less within Thailand, will benefit the country? But it’s their choice. If things go too crazy I will just move elsewhere for 6 months every year.

The practical problem with an unclear law like this, is that RD officials will interpret it to their likings. Even many licensed lawyers here do not actually know the law and interpret it their own way. Also just look at how immigration works. It’s a hit or miss. Once a RD official see money coming in and target you, they will simply determine some made up amount you must pay (either over or under the table) for your problem to go away. All that is needed is a few public cases of foreigners being wrongly targeted to create uncertainty amongst others. Meaning that Thailand will lose a lot of new investment money. Laws are fine as long as you enforce them in a fair, clear and none-corrupt way. That’s not the case in Thailand. I could easily imagine that those going in to the local RD-department to declare their tax for the first time, could easily find themselves in more trouble than they imagined. That’s Thailand’s biggest problem. Better bring a lawyer when go there. 😄 We will probably see a booming new industry of “Tax-Agents”. Just like “Visa-Agents” who can “fix” any issues for a certain amount of payment.😉

Always wonder who came up with these kind of “rules”…

My maid: Thinks of me as a generous kind person, who values her work and treats her with respect. The hot girl at the cash-register at Rimping: Smiles... but thinks I am an idiot for always flirting with her. My Thai-friends: Respects me, like I respect them. What a stupid poll!

Since I guess he didn’t leave is brain at the airport, it must be somewhere else…

The person who borrowed them money on the condition that they would lose the resort, if not paid back. What’s wrong with that?

Sounds like the typical Farang who runs out of money and then starts doing stupid things, instead of just returning to his home country.

Good for him!! Takes a lot of courage to just do, what you really want in life and not care about what others think or say. He is happy! Lots of members here are clearly not as happy with their life.

LOL!!! Not to forget the MANY bank-books from different banks with under THB 100 in each of them…

I paid of my wife’s sisters credit card loan of THB 90,000 and THB 30,000 she had borrowed from her employer, who basically treated her like a slave due to the money owed. First thing I told her after helping her was not to borrow anymore money. Of course she did not listen at went out and borrowed again. So now she is back in the same situation. Lesson learnt: Don’t help a Thai in debt. They just don’t get it.

I am not surprised. Most Thais are “brain damaged” when it comes to handling their finances and they have a way of seeing a loan as a gift.

After turning 50 the girls started calling me “Good heart Man” instead of “Handsum Man”, like they did before. That really pisses me off!

Only one: The often broke “wanna-be Thai” foreigners, who believes speaking Thai and their “cultural-awareness” will expand their chances to live here long-term. Only when they in the airport, returning home, do they realize that MONEY is Number 1 here and nothing else matters.

Foreign investment will always be deterred when corruption is part of daily life, accounting is in Thai and does not follow international standards, you can’t own 100% of your investment and will have trouble sending any profits out of the country. “Unstable political situation”…. It’s always been unstable. Nothing new and not the main reason why foreigners do not invest here.

What I see is just the same old record playing… Right now a lot of Thais are disappointed, a few will protest until they get hungry and go home or thrown to jail. Same, Same as always. Life goes on and things are quickly forgotten. We then wait another 4-5 years and it all repeats itself. I have come to Thailand since 1997 and I don’t know how many times I have thought “NOW there will be BIG trouble!”. Never happens as it would require consistency from all (and real balls) to beat and take down the system. So just enjoy the weather and go for a swim. Don’t worry, you are just as safe here as in any country.

They could care less…

Well, just as expected. Back to figuring out what I should order on Grab… maybe a “Pita Sandwich”… Good luck, Thailand! Did anyone really believe they would just let him take the power?