Old Croc

You certainly demonstrated you have that.

Everyone has an opinion deserving of consideration. Punctuating your opinions with personal insults offsets any value they may hold.

My argument is that there will be ramifications for Thailand by this taxing non-citizen pre-taxed funds remitted for expenses in this economy. Their recent panicky changes to visas to attract more foreigners, suggests to me that they see a revenue downturn problem with foreign money. With myself as an example, there will be significant less money flowing in from abroad by those of us living here. In 14 years here I've imported over 25 million baht which has considerably helped extended family, and others, to further education, start businesses, receive medical care, gain lifestyle changes, obtain property, vehicles, etc. (For the curious or confused I will not discuss this aspect further) I have already reassessed my future imports downwards with nil remits this year and significant less to be available from now on. I expect thousands more will also cut back in the same way. Thailand could lose a noticeable amount in the retail sector. Even though I could meet a tax bill as just another expense, I refuse to do so to aid the Bangkok crooks to widen the massive gap between the rich and poor in Thailand. Unlike some here I am not intimidated by possible consequences of rule bending or avoidance. If tax residents are ever given the same rights and privileges as locals my attitude will change.

Tell that to all the Australian surfers who get murdered in Mexico. I keep up with local and world news in my remote village using high speed internet better than I had in Phuket and Australia! Knowledge is not limited by geography in this day and age.

They didn't "grandfather" the health criteria for the O-A extensions. Why would (should) the Os get a commonsense approach.

Everyone but the winner is a massive loser, wouldn't attract too many entrants I would think! Last century Australia had a couple of amnesties for overstayers where all were granted PR. When an immigration minister became aware that thousands were staying illegally waiting for the next one, he banned them permanently.

Immigration monitoring this group? Presumably, this guy had been locked out of his accommodation for non-payment of rent and may have been trying to retrieve his belongings. Seems he has money for car, phone and pets, but not sufficient to pay a Thai what he owes. Entered on a business visa.

It could explain the shadow cast on his holiday.

Thanks, I was a member of the thread from inception (and others that preceded it by many years) until it became something other than just an AFL tipping and discussion place. It seems to have reverted back to what it once was, and I was wondering about the changes.

Popped into this thread for the first time in ages, it seems quiet and very civilized for some reason. Good to see. Why the transformation?

I saw one kick another in the back! The ramifications could be huge!

I recall seeing a fellow on several YT channels who used to give away money to the girls in Patts. But he wasn't a geezer, he was Australian.

"You previously sent 10000 from AUD to THB. It cost 62.16 AUD and will now cost 64.93 AUD*." After getting this message I was so incensed I closed every account in all countries, converted everything to crypto, shot my dogs and am making plans to move to North Korea.

His visa was cancelled but an appeal to higher authority was made. Chance of a different outcome may have already happened. Of course, his elephant tourism business (sanctuary?) caused a closer look at these businesses. When riding the beasts became out of favor, many simply found a small pond and had the visitors bath the animals instead. His ambulance blocking and gun possession matters have probably disappeared.

The house I still own on Phuket, gets its water from a well about 13-15 meters deep. The scheme water isn't available. I always showered and brushed my teeth with the well water, but never drank it (deliberately). I too always considered the septic's to be too close to these wells. Deep bore water may have heavy metals and should be tested. I would think without the same extensive filtering and osmosis processing. Hence the price difference.

I'm sure a few in small shops are refilled that way, However, I defer to your greater knowledge and experience on all things Phuket. It would be helpful if you were to expand by indicating from where this water is sourced.

It appears Seeall didn't notice that the topic and post to which she was referring are over 14 years old. Nevertheless, the topic is always of importance. Very few drink tap water anywhere in Asia, this despite Phuket water authorities stating it has been purified and is safe. Thailand water generally is reputed to have a high, but within limits, lead content. Water in Thailand is largely sourced from rivers and is stored in the 1000+ dams around the country. Thais generally use the white bottle water for washing or cooking, although many do drink it. It's most likely filled from the tap. Drinking water comes in sealed blue bottles of many sizes and can be bought in any retail outlet. It is safe even for finicky tourists. In Phuket I had 19-liter blue, bottles delivered to my door by the company, H2O. The quality was always excellent.

My 90-day report was also just rejected for 'Incorrect entry date upon entry into the kingdom/ Incorrect visa expiration date.' The on-line system has worked perfectly for me for the last 11 times. The difference this time was that my report date fell in the middle of my "Under Consideration period following my recent marriage extension application. I resubmitted using the end date of the Consideration period and it was accepted with the next due date in August. There was nothing wrong with my last entry date many years ago.

Here in very, rural Thailand the locals get up with the sun and have no compunction about running their various loud machinery or car stereo, at that time. If the only farang in the village likes his deep sleep beyond about 0540 am, that's his problem. They generally work 6 days a week and usually only take off the major public holidays. Of course, those holidays can continue for many days. They will stop work at the drop of a hat (or an old neighbor) and will stay off as long as it takes for the funeral rights, or food, or booze to expire. Chat breaks with anyone with whom they cross paths can last on average 1/2 an hour, and there can be many in a working day. Lunch breaks of an hour go beyond that as it often combines with chat breaks. Five o'clock knock off starts about 4 and rarely goes beyond 5. It can be triggered early by a chat break or the clink of a full beer carton. As primary producers they get ripped off big time by Bangkok retailers and their ilk, and I don't blame them for their somewhat lax work habits.

I wonder if the seeds were sown for this invasion of Europe when the Europeans, and others, decided to invade, colonize, pillage, rape and enslave the African and Muslim nations centuries ago.

Yes, the numbers for places like Kan and Patts are mainly Bangkok residents heading out of the city for the weekend, the beach or Songkran. Phuket's domestic tourism figures are probably down because of airfare increases. Their higher hotel occupancy rates no doubt comes from international tourism.

Here 14 years, always had aircons, never used them. Fans sufficient. Turned on the never used one in the newish house the other day, didn't work. Rats had eaten wires, lizards lived inside - even found snakeskin in the unit. All the gas had gone (probably didn't help the environment). Called the guy, hardly had it off since.

So, this is all visitors, not just international tourists. I wondered how Kan got in there. They must work out the numbers by hotel bookings.

Not unusual to go shirtless on the beach.

Argumentative and a pointless inane statement. Phuket is a city, an Island and a Province that includes several smaller, surrounding islands. Have you even noticed you repeated my description of Phuket Island while seemingly trying to invent an error in my words?