Cricky

1 hour ago, AhFarangJa said:

So, he went home, climbed a tree in the village, poured petrol on himself, and set it alight.......to "teach her a lesson".

Poor tree. 😔

19 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Why is the name withheld? 

 

Does anyone know the name of the condo? 

 

It's Arcadia Beach Resort.

Just a handful of condo owner occupiers, living there, my friend lives there.

Its a dump, an Airbnb ghetto, they spend a fortune on security but must have Daily police patrols.
Mostly Russian mafia living there with expired visas.

The tourist police should send that multi million baht BMW smart car over there and get all those illegal, over stayers.

On 10/19/2023 at 6:05 AM, Cricky said:

Is Arcadia Beach Resort becoming an Airbnb ghetto?  

(name withheld)

Why withhold the name? 😔

It was Arcadia Beach Resort.

My mate told me about this incident.

October was a slow month at Arcadia Beach Resort, only 1 death (stabbing) and this serious injury.

Great place to stay if you're Airbnb, I'd hate to own a condo there.

9 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

The managers one a young guy from Europe was a lovely guy , friendly

 

They have lot of security guards so it's very safe

Wrong Arcadia, it's Arcadia Beach Resort, QPM building manager is a woman (useless).

Security guards are also useless I've been told, they do not get involved with confrontation, typical for Thai security

18 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

I never saw police patrol as they have many security guards

Police patrols are regular, 2 or 3 times daily, sign in sheet for the police is located at the very back, building B, police must sign on each visit

OK, I understand, it's probably because the majority of the condo owners at Arcadia Beach Resort are living abroad also the very few condo owners living on site is the reason why I'm not seeing comments regarding the safety, security and other concerns that need to be highlighted.

I have a few issues with our Juristic management but thank the Lord they do not allow Airbnb at my condominium, honestly I'd hate to be living at these Arcadia Beach Resort, Continental that allow Airbnb residents. 

I hope the condo owners recover their outlay if they try and sell but I reckon its going to be a slum shortly.   

Is Arcadia Beach Resort becoming an Airbnb ghetto?  

I've posted a few times now regarding condominium I own, we have a big problem with Juristic management etc.  I saw this issue on the Pattaya Expats website, Arcadia Beach Resort and Arcadia Beach Continental, they allow Airbnb tenants which are causing problems, dangerous people, making lots of noise so the condo owners must pay for the police to do daily patrols, it sounds like these places are hell to live, both are built by Heights Holdings and QPM Juristic provide management. 

Any Arcadia Beach Resort or Arcadia Beach Continental condo owners here that can make comments regarding living standards, Airbnb, security etc. or any owners of Heights Holdings condo with issues? 

I've been told 2 of the 4 Arcadia Beach Resort committee members from Heights Holdings (the builder/developer), if true this would be the worst outcome for the condo owners. Juristic management should always be separated from the developer.   

I'm seeing quite a few articles about condominium management issues and was wondering how many condo owners in Thailand are having similar problems, also should I take my problems/issues to City Hall or Land Office, would these departments help resolve our condo owners problems?  

Here's the link to the Pattaya Expats discussion

https://m.facebook.com/groups/PattayaExpatsClub/permalink/10167981371545291/?mibextid=Nif5oz

20 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

You've been lucky, most experienced people realise it's a big risk in most cases, you probably don't know why

The issue is not about buying off the plan or not, it's no big deal, I could sell the condo tomorrow and double my money, I don't want to sell, it's a very nice development but it's not managed correctly, I think it may be illegal what they are doing.

12 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Buying off plan is most often a schoolboy error, best avoided

I've bought 10 condos of the plan never had any issues.

BTW, I mentioned that I bought of the plan in my initial posting, do you always make comments without reading people's posts?

38 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Surprising you still bought condos in such places

I bought of the plan, I didn't know that the developer and Juristic company were friends.

Over the many years I've bought a dozen condos here in Thailand.

My most recent condo purchase, I bought of the plan, the development has been occupied for a couple of years now. The developer appointed a Juristic management company, the developer has many projects, they appoint the same Juristic company to all of their new projects.

We have 4 committee members, 2 of which are employees (including chairperson) of the developer, this is a huge problem for co-owners.

Over the many years I've learnt that you should never allow the Juristic company to be in bed with the developer, it's a horrible outcome for the co-owners. Most of the Condo owners are living abroad, they are renting out their condos, I've only met a few co-owners. 

The developer has offered a rental guarantee to a quarter (200 condos) of the development, Airbnb is rife, all the Juristic decisions made are in favor of the developer and these Airbnb landlords. 

The Juristic manager recently had signs erected, saying it's not a hotel and daily rental is illegal but these Airbnb people walk past the entrance security, past the Juristic office, onto common areas unhindered, it's a joke, anyone can freely roam around common areas without any security checks.  

Any suggestions out there?

I've got to renew my driver's licenses soon.

I'm located south Pattaya.

I would like to know where I go to get a medical certificate and price, also if I must get 2 originals (1 for car and 1 for motorcycle) certificates or can I make copy of original medical certificate and Certificate of residence.

5 hours ago, CanadaSam said:

I'm unsure why you are looking for the "management" company.

 

If you only want to rent or buy there, then this is where to start:

https://www.thailand-property.com/condo/3393/jomtien-thip-condotel

I'm looking to replace the management company (Juristic management) in my condo.

Does anyone know the management company (QPM, WAM etc) for Thip condo soi 7 jomtien?

I visited a friend recently (he rents a room), I thought it look good for an old building. 

I asked at the front desk bust they said it was managed by Thip condominium.

9 hours ago, Moonlover said:

Yes of course they do. Kids under 18 years are limited to 110cc so they obviously produce machines for that market. The Honda Moove is one that I know of at 108cc. The Honda Wave also has a 110cc variant.

 

P.S. This is the answer you'll get if you put your question to chatGPT:

 

'In Thailand, you need to be at least 18 years old to legally buy a motorcycle'.

 

Thanks for your feedback.

I reckon this is the issue

'at least 18yo to legally buy a motorcycle'

Thanks everyone ????

17 minutes ago, transam said:

 15 year olds can ride up to 110cc.

Do they still make motorbikes with such a small engine?

I know the smallest engine in a Honda Click is 125cc

2 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

Better that he rent a bike to do the actual test. From one of the examiners, of course ????

You can still buy one without registering it so he can practise without going on the highway.

You cannot be the only one stuck in this Catch-22 situation.

Yes, agree, it's a horrible loop like most things in Thailand, that's why I thought of asking here.

Thanks everyone for your input ????

9 minutes ago, transam said:

 15 year olds can ride up to 110cc.

The DLT inspection station didn't look at the bike.

Their only concern was the age on ID card

22 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

put it in your name, end of problem 

I'm struggling to find the time to go back and forth for documentation

????

1 minute ago, VocalNeal said:

^^ So he hasn't passed the test yet and got a licence????

Waiting to buy a bike to do the test

6 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

I think he is limited to under 110cc. Maybe this is the problem????

The DLT inspection station did not look at the bike, I showed them the Thai ID card only

8 minutes ago, bbko said:

Just put it in your or the wife's name and the problem is solved.

The kids don't have a mother

My child is 15yo, eligible for motorbike license but the DLT refuse my child to purchase a motorbike in their name.

I've tried a few of the local DLT inspection stations but they say must be 18yo.

Anyone know anything different?