Hugh Jarse

On 8/9/2024 at 10:13 AM, Qld4000 said:

The 80 million target is more than Double this years target.  

Phuket ( supposedly the jewel in tourism crown) has major traffic congestion problems & it’s getting worse by the day. 
Can you imagine Phuket with more than Double what’s there now..?

You’ve got to wonder what is their interpretation of saturation level tourist arrivals.  When you see incidents of overloaded tourist boats capsizing & passengers hanging from the sides of trains & sitting on roofs of buses in some Asian destinations……maybe the sky’s the limit. 

This government has failed to address the issue of over tourism and the saturation of same. The economy is in ruins and all this government can suggest is more GDP through tourism. They need to explore other options such as educating its young and retraining existing human power and forward planning for the future. All Thailand has are Move Backward parties stuck in a cycle of decline including this one.

1 hour ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

Sounds as though the Chinese are getting the exact same deal the western folks have.

 

Well, except for the kiddie diddling and the ladyboy spelunking.

 

China bad!

In English please

Just now, Hugh Jarse said:

 

Why not OpenAI joint bank account with the beneficiary named?

I meant a not Ai

On 7/16/2024 at 12:38 PM, billd766 said:

But that will take time. My wife will probably need money quickly for my cremation etc.

 

Doing it the way that Mike lister suggests will cut that time down, especially as all the household bills are done through the joint account. They will take time to transfer.

On 7/16/2024 at 2:11 PM, Liverpool Lou said:

What you have to bear in mind is that the bank manager is not the horses mouth (even though he may act as if he is), administration/probate is...even in Thailand.  

Why not OpenAI joint bank account with the beneficiary named?

10 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Accelerated maintenance after the accident

Thais seemingly don’t do preventative maintenance hence the alarming levels of accidents like this.

3 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

 

  It was Reeves and Labour who gave the pay rises and are responsible to the Billions black hole 

     Reeves confirms public sector pay rises of 5-6%

 

The chancellor has confirmed that millions of public sector workers will get a pay rise this year, following recommendations from the independent pay review bodies.

Most NHS workers, teachers and members of the armed forces will receive above-inflation pay rises of 5.5% to 6%, Rachel Reeves announced yesterday as she presented an audit of government finances to the House of Commons.

 

 

 

   https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/public-sector-pay-rises/

Good to hear that public sector employees will at last get their increases.seems the  previous administration lied through their back teeth to conceal the extent of their incompetence/treachery with bug getting. Hopefully they will means test too child benefits.the uk economy is in ruins. Thankfully a new govt. will. focus on this. Let’s hope they don’t make state pensioners uk based.

Neither. When you have Dr Jill Stein to vote for. The only breath  of fresh air in a rancid duopoly.

4 hours ago, Wuvu2 said:

IndiGo Airlines is a must-miss. I've never experienced a more impolite and aggressive airline staff or crew. Truly not at an international standard of customer care. 

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Help from strangers not the family?

Absolute pettiness and appalling a 1 cm tear..

19 hours ago, retarius said:

A scandal....and they are borrowing to money to fly this corrupt bunch of ne'er-do-wells around. 

It’s shameful. The money is needed in education, health and housing as well as reducing inequality.

4 hours ago, motdaeng said:

 

can you please explain how BTL works? what kind of garantee do you have?

i am not sure, are we takling about  "jam nuang" or "khaai-faak", done be the landoffice?

4 hours ago, motdaeng said:

 

can you please explain how BTL works? what kind of garantee do you have?

i am not sure, are we takling about  "jam nuang" or "khaai-faak", done be the landoffice?

BTL only works when a Thai buys and then registers in their name . The chanot can then be endorsed with you as usufructee but you can’t have a mortgage as bank needs to hold the title deed and they don’t allow any other interested party apart from the Thai owner. Non Thais can’t do this so you must gamble on a long and healthy marriage.

On 6/26/2024 at 11:36 AM, MichaelJackson said:

I'm looking to invest money in Thailand and wondering what the best options are. Any advice on real estate, stocks, or other investment opportunities that have worked well for you?

On 6/26/2024 at 11:36 AM, MichaelJackson said:

I'm looking to invest money in Thailand and wondering what the best options are. Any advice on real estate, stocks, or other investment opportunities that have worked well for you?

BTL worked for us in a Moo Bahn popular with  Thais and foreigners alike Avoid a mortgage so your name can be on a usufruct. Also consider govt. savings bonds but these in your wife’s name. And don’t forget to insist on your wife writing a will with you as main benefactor. Also consider opening a shop selling products like vinyl and hi Fi gear. Not a coffee shop but maybe a tea room in the right location during the daylight hours and a wine shop in the evenings. Good luck.

On 6/24/2024 at 12:01 PM, Mr Meeseeks said:

 

He will be worse off in a UK jail as a nonce. 

Prisons are are full. Hewill probably be given a community service sentence in view of his age. Gottfreid would doubtless approve!

The Sangha seemingly has no teeth to reprimand this errant monk. A sad indictment of an off the rails monk succumbing to want and a spirit of greed that flies in the face of Buddhist values.

20 hours ago, DonniePeverley said:

Ignorant vapers who just blow the huge waft of vape smoke into the air without a thought of those around them is disgusting. 

 

The smoke that they emit is much more than a regular cigarette. 

Well put. By banning vapes this will put out a clear message to the tobacco corporations who thrive on people becoming addicts and keep the school age children away from the horrors of tobacco addiction.

Last contact I had was 081 8439953.

On 5/22/2024 at 9:36 AM, damole said:

There used to be a HiFi/Audio shop in Kad Suan Kaew 2nd or 3rd floor towards the back, I think it was called Kaew Audio.  The owner used to make speakers.

Does anyone know where/if he moved somewhere or has a contact number?

On 5/22/2024 at 9:36 AM, damole said:

There used to be a HiFi/Audio shop in Kad Suan Kaew 2nd or 3rd floor towards the back, I think it was called Kaew Audio.  The owner used to make speakers.

Does anyone know where/if he moved somewhere or has a contact number?

He moved out prior to Covid as business was so poor.

9 hours ago, rocketboy2 said:

Good luck to them.

But will they still be here in 5 years time. doubtful.

can't see any mention of how they will fund there new life. 

Maybe the have rental income from the uk. That way no need to work like many exiles do.

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!