Hugh Jarse

On 5/11/2024 at 4:21 PM, OneMoreFarang said:

In another tread members talk about buying property in Thailand and noisy neighbors.

 

Did you ever have noisy neighbors in Thailand?

Could you solve this by yourself with the neighbor?

Did you let the security people or management handle this?

Was it so bad that you moved out?

 

Personally, I had a long time ago a noisy neighbor. I let it slide a few times and then I just called the security of the building, every time he started noise again in the middle of the night.

I don't remember how long it took, but maybe max one month later the problem was solved.

How about you?

My preferred solution is to wait for them to retire and then play Pat Metheny’s, Zero tolerance for Silence.part 1.at high volume. Its so raucous it would wake the dead

On 5/7/2024 at 8:12 AM, JoePai said:

They should listen to the Governor - he know what's best not the self serving muppets in government 

Agree in todays FT there is an article of Thailands failed policies over the economy and alarming levels of rural poverty.By removing the BOT independence means the ruling clique can borrow vast sums for their B10000 programme. Just saddle the next generation with debt. The last uk PMwanted to borrow vast sums too without it being funded and the uk economy was thrashed . 

 I have tried to renounce my British citizenship but told by immigration that they will only transfer on the passport you arrived on.

On 5/6/2024 at 9:57 PM, Gottfrid said:

How can he have 2 valid UK passports at the same time? When you get a new one, they cancel the old one.

There are exceptions to this many Brit’s hold 2.

On 5/5/2024 at 2:27 PM, Jingthing said:

Yes.

It's not even close to normal but wondering if this is the new normal. 

No ,temps are going to rise due to climate catastrophe. The global elites are responsible for fiddling while the planet burns.

On 5/3/2024 at 5:29 PM, Middle Aged Grouch said:

Heat for sure in summer affects tourisme. But all year round, it all the harassment from various government agencies on Visa and tax issues,  that not only affects, but will push the quality retirees to sell their property in Thailand and move to other near Asian countries.

Or better still, move to Mauritius

21 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

 

Wow ok 24yrs ago.

 

Sounds like piss poor planning from those whinging about it now !

Why poor planning? Brit’s were not told about this when the moved abroad and believed they would be entitled to a pension based on their contributions not their residency!

On 3/12/2024 at 11:34 AM, Rampant Rabbit said:

Theyre  not  women theyre blokes pretending to be women mostly for financial gain nothing more

9 hours ago, Nordic summer said:

The only possible outcome from this unfortunate episode.

Couldn’t have happened to a nicer bloke.

3 hours ago, garygooner said:

11+ hours to go with that guy still on the plane. Brilliant. (sedate him!) 

Train staff to user tasers on 

drunken fools like this. Hope he will be banned from flying for 10 years

On 2/10/2024 at 11:00 AM, richard_smith237 said:

Urgh... thats rather horrific...  What a horrible way to go, not just for him but all those around him too. 

 

I'd have been sh!#ing it on that flight...  fear level 9 unlocked as I start to suspect something like hemorrhagic ebola...

 

 

One question though: If he was so visibly unwell, how come the boarding crew (gate staff) didn't raise concern ? 

 

 

This happened to me a few years back when I suffered a stroke and 3 hours later internal bleeding through the mouth and nose. Fortunately I was in a Chiang Mai hospital and got appropriate treatment.

On 1/25/2024 at 4:25 PM, Dmaxdan said:

Last year I had to wait 13 weeks...

Good to heat the staff are back at work in the passport office.

6 hours ago, john donson said:

why would she need to withdraw so much money ? was she about to play santa claus?  

Maybe she entrusted him with her ATM card and 

PIN no.

On 12/14/2023 at 5:00 PM, keith101 said:

You can't blame the students the failure lies squarely with teachers and their obvious lack of skill and or knowledge in actual teaching

Raise the standards of teachers and pay them a living wage. This new govt. have earmarked 2 a measly 2.4% of GD for education. They need to start investing in their Human Resources and more science,technical and vocational training.

Thailand seems to enjoy messing on its own doorstep and this outrageous attitude has led to death because of incompetence or the spirit of pure greed. The hospital director should be arrested and the owners called to account. Another reason for tourists to stay away from Thailand. Was this hospital part of Dusit Medical services/ Bangkok hospitals.?

3 hours ago, Photoguy21 said:

I have heard a rumour that shopping malls sell them

But beware of the sizes which are different from UK,Us sizes.

11 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Makes me think of Bobby Charlton who recently died in a UK care home... result of a fall, not really his age ( 86) or dementia. Yes a Thailand care home is a good option... but hard for close family to visit regularly!

There are always apps and Zoom to stay in contact with family and friends so a minor inconvenience when compared to the advantages of staying away from the hellhole that is UK.which is fast becoming a failed state.

On 10/30/2023 at 3:31 AM, Artisi said:

Think you need to check your word usage, farce is definitely not the correct word 😉

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On 10/12/2023 at 5:44 AM, zzaa09 said:

Simple solution.

Don't reside here on a non O/non O-A visa.....marriage/retirement visas.

 

Still astounded as to the number of old hands or long-timers that have bought into this nonsense. 

@and your recommendations?

3 hours ago, Irish star said:

I would never buy in a gated community the houses are on top of each other , no privacy , your neighbors can hear everything 

Clearly you have not looked very carefully as there are many available . Best to hire a driver and explore the options in the Hang Dong/Canal rd area as well at contacting some agents..the O/P is looking to rent not buy.

On 7/26/2023 at 9:08 AM, proton said:

110k in sales in Thailand?, she's been over paid!

How does this contribute to the question posed?

 Commen

On 7/23/2023 at 11:53 AM, bignok said:

See here ^

 

Yes rip off

Wait til they introduce Environment sales tax for frequent fliers.

4 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Why were they given cards and loans if they did not have the ability to repay said cards and loans. Shameful....

When a foreigner gets a credit card they must deposit an amount equal to their credit card limit. Why don’t banks do likewise with their Thai customers?