Cricky

2 hours ago, BritManToo said:

I put my house in the banks name

why would you do this?

Please explain.

On 11/15/2018 at 5:52 PM, markeewan said:

 

My wife's father occupies a house on the waters edge in Phang Na province

From my understanding all land on the water's edge (sea side) cannot be owned - there is a boundary from the high tide mark which is government owned.

To the ThaiVisa readers - Please add more in regards to ownership of land by the beach if you know.

I see a lot of dwellings constructed which are illegal, Pattaya's walking Street is  a good example of people building businesses on land that is not theirs - illegal dwellings.

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Not sure if or why he highlighted Thai mini-vans

Read the article, he says

Thai mini vans are the most dangerous thing, says Dutch cyclist who rode to see his dad in Thailand

Yes, roads are a constant danger all over the world, for bicycles the 10 wheelers with trailers.

He has very good knowledge on Thai roads and has pointed out what is the most Dangerous.

How much do you think Thai Banks will love no more income letters

What is meant by your heading?

Income letters have nothing to do with banks.

14 hours ago, Scottjouro said:

19 hours ago, markeewan said:

It is not just comparing the two jobs and relative standards, there is also an inconvenience factor of having to relocate. So you should at least expect a higher salary for two years before reverting to a Bangkok salary for that position.

Well if the postion was a true expat packe one, then the OP wouldnt be even asking these questions, accomdation, living allowance and uplift would be already stated by his company, he wouldnt need to ask or negotiate..

 

On the full expat jobs i have been on

 

1. Accomadation/services provided 

2. Per Diem

3. 30% uplift on current base salary

 

Basic premise is your not spending your salary 

It’s not quite that simple, you have to factor in nationality.

I’ve worked offshore for multinationals, they base their expat (commuter) salaries on nationalities.

The highest packages were offered to US, UK, Australians, Canadians and a few other.

The pay grade took a huge plunge for Asians, so I would assume if you ask too much they will look for other nationality.

On the oil rigs Indians were paid a much lower wage.

1 hour ago, pattayadude said:

Thailand now "proudly" is the sex capitol of the world

Source
where did you get this information

I thought it was one of these countries.

Brazil

Costa Rica

The Dominican Republic

The Netherlands

Kenya

Colombia

Philippines

provide a Source.

16 minutes ago, watcharacters said:

Credit cards can be dangerous.    Some people just can handle spending rationally.    I thank my lucky stars that's a problem I don't have.

Hear hear

1 minute ago, johng said:

Get a debit card it can do everything a credit card can  except spend money you don't have.

Why would i pay for a debit card?

I get my credit card for free and earn points of value.

54 minutes ago, Chassa said:

2 hours ago, Vacuum said:

Perhaps, but I'm an honest guy. If I borrow something, I'll give it back. Mind you, I don't have credit cards and never had any.

Cash is king.

you can't do a lot without a credit card these days. 

Enjoy your boring life.

5 hours ago, steve2112 said:

My wife is saying that used to be true about forgetting the loan, but now they come after you forever

 

maybe i need to talk to a lawyer

 

Your wife will tell you anything as long as you are paying the money.

4 hours ago, Tongue Thaid said:

Would really love to meet her,but seriously,are the Thai police that pathetic as to worry about a naked girl when an average of 60 people a day get killed on the roads.They need to get their priorities in order.

Exactly, and they want to lock her up for longer than this piece of Sh!t.

1 hour ago, Pete1980 said:

1 hour ago, roo860 said:

 

Do you have to contribute for a certain number of years to recieve Government pension in Australia?

Sent from my SM-G920F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app
 

 

Nah, you can be on the dole your entire life, and then they give you a pension (money from the people who actually go to work and pay taxes).

 

yep, 

In Australia there are many 3 generations, families, all collecting the dole.

These people go from being on the Dole straight to the old age pension.

Quality Aussies, never worked a day in their life. 

I work offshore and have 1^st class insurance provided by my employer. This insurance is for my family - myself, spouse and children, why would I get additional insurance.

The system in place works for me, I have the 800,000 baht 3 months prior to extension every year, this pays for my children’s education and I top it up for expenses.

Changing things will complicate things for others, including myself.

What have you got in place for people in similar situation to mine?

I use the KISS method also, in addition "if ain't broke don’t fix it".

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The world’s most dangerous countries for a holiday have been revealed

I think the key word here is HOLIDAY

4 hours ago, webfact said:

It was found some parts of the Middle East and North Africa such as Morocco and Jordan are actually safer than many parts of Europe and the US

I imagine not many people go to Middle East and North Africa such as Morocco and Jordan for their holidays, so it makes sense little or no crime is recorded.

This article is misleading.

21 minutes ago, rkidlad said:

29 minutes ago, VYCM said:

 

I asked for the source but poster never replied, therefore source unverified.

 

At the end of the day back home this business is conducted electronically and is entirely automated.

 

I realise there are quite a lot of old folks here and well done for your longevity, but please understand this is done by machines normally.

 

Bkk Post. You were told the Bkk Post. If you’d like more help in searching for something easy, type in ‘Bangkok Post police mocked for ticket mix-up’ into google Thai. 

 

Don’t simply claim its unverified. You were told before. Let’s have an honest discussion. 

When you’re asked for the source you must provide a link or something similar. You may as well say it was written on the world wide web (www). Be specific and show the information.

Yes Thailand is unique in the way they do things and it wouldn’t surprise if they are doing this manually, very labour intensive job, the manpower would be very high.

21 minutes ago, rkidlad said:

Don’t simply claim its unverified. You were told before. Let’s have an honest discussion. 

I believe very little of what I am told, I understand there are many immature people out there that believe everything that they are told.

5 hours ago, bluesofa said:

5 hours ago, KKr said:

On 11/1/2018 at 4:49 PM, rkidlad said:

So it prints a letter, folds it, puts in an envelope and mails it out? 

Indeed, just like the bills people that live in Thailand get from their Electricity Authorities, and from Internet and Telephone companies.
Amazing isn't it,
how time flies.

See my post #92 - and the last sentence:

This explains colinneil’s post #42: “A few weeks ago when they launched the cameras system fining people for incorrect lane changes, it showed the control room photos of an operator taking the details off the system and then writing the tickets..... Manually.”

I asked for the source but poster never replied, therefore source unverified.

At the end of the day back home this business is conducted electronically and is entirely automated.

I realise there are quite a lot of old folks here and well done for your longevity, but please understand this is done by machines normally.

3 hours ago, stiggy23 said:

7 hours ago, VYCM said:

 

I didn’t say listen to the real estate, I said annoy them. Ask questions then make your own judgement.

Your post said nothing that would help the guy, all you did is try to attack my post.

 

This guy is new to town and would like feedback, he is here to buy and doesn’t want to hear your moans and groans - “I am a firm believer of never being chained down”, why did you bother writing this?

 

Location is the most significant factor to property in Pattaya, I’ve seen a lot of housing sold on the Dark Side (east Sukhumvit Road) and most times you can’t sell because of location.

 

BTW, what were you trying to say – water view, change left over, reinvest another project – what is this?

Thanks pal for understanding my side of the story. Being a keen golfer, I like Pattaya for what it has to offer in its entirety. I am thinking long term (ie retirement). You seem like someone who knows the city well. I always believed you should buy a place in the city centre rather than suburbs albeit it might cost you a bit more.  Any roads / area i should be particularly looking at? Jomtien/Naklua seem a bit out and seem flooded with condos?

Your approach is correct, find something you like and offer low.

You have hundreds to choose from, all you can lose is time.

Naklua to Jomtien is a good region, you made mention of Memorial Hospital, centre of town can’t go wrong.

Good Luck

On 11/3/2018 at 7:43 PM, 4MyEgo said:

On 11/3/2018 at 6:54 PM, VYCM said:

He not interested where you would buy, he wants to live in Pattaya with his girlfriend.

There are far better places in Thailand to buy and they are not Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai

 

Now the girlfriend, would you give your girlfriend back home 50% of a property you bought??????

Let her know your culture and to respect your culture. You’ve been brought up not to give your hard earned money away willy nilly.

 

It’s all about the 3 L’s, location, location, location. I have bought a few properties in Pattaya, I’m still living in the same housing estate I bought back in 2003. I’ve seen a lot of cheap stuff which is difficult to sell when the time comes. Best thing to do is go and annoy the agents, ask questions. I personally like the south Pattaya / Jomtien areas

That is the biggest mistake people make, i.e. listen to real estate spill, the 3L's, location, location location.

 

It's highest and best use, not location, location, location, although being in a neighbourhood within close proximity of shops and infrastructure can add value when reselling, but highest and best use walks all over any location, i.e. would I want to live in a condo with water views or a house owned under a copnay structure in Thailand which is zoned for future condo's if amalgamated with the adjoining site/s, the value speaks for itself, no doubt there would be lots of change left after the sale of the site to buy a few condo's with water views, if that's what you prefer, or reinvest it into another project that you can live in and make much more money over the 3L's. 

I didn’t say listen to the real estate, I said annoy them. Ask questions then make your own judgement.

Your post said nothing that would help the guy, all you did is try to attack my post.

This guy is new to town and would like feedback, he is here to buy and doesn’t want to hear your moans and groans - “I am a firm believer of never being chained down”, why did you bother writing this?

Location is the most significant factor to property in Pattaya, I’ve seen a lot of housing sold on the Dark Side (east Sukhumvit Road) and most times you can’t sell because of location.

BTW, what were you trying to say – water view, change left over, reinvest another project – what is this?

2 hours ago, watcharacters said:

 

If you've lived her a while, VYCM, can you recall any immigration changes you've experienced?

 

1. only significant change I can remember was the relocation of the Pattaya immigration office from Soi 8 to Jomtien.

2. paying the 500 baht departure tax at the airport, also the horrendous journey to Pattaya from DMK.

3. Police Roadblocks/Checkpoints (bikes) would only be pulling Thais over, foreigners were always waved through. I drove the car up to Nong Khai in 2001 and was pulled over, the Police officer nearly fell over when I wound down the window and saw a foreigner. I gave him my licence and he looked confused as to why i had a Thai licence.

4. the price of beer, you could buy 3 x large Chang/Leo for 100Baht from any small local shop.

1 hour ago, JimmyTheMook said:

old immigration in Pattaya on Soi 7 or Soi 8

Soi 8, down from the Sailor bar. I think its accomodation for the Jomtien Immigration Staff now.

Wow, what a great article.

First time I’ve read every post, as usual a few that aren’t genuine but all in all lots of good reading.

I can’t imagine how you guys can spend so long here. There would be a big percentage that go back home occasionally, what about the ones that haven’t been back home for decades, how do you do it? I love Thailand but I also love to get away regularly.

I’ve been living here for 16 years but working offshore, so most of the time here for a month and away for a month.

I have teenage children and always avoided the family/marriage visa, couldn’t bring myself to drag the kids out of school to sit with the odd balls (foreigners) at immigration.

I turned 50 a couple of years ago so now it’s a retirement visa / extension for me, what an ease.

I’m off to the rig in a couple of days, the internet is slow and the work is hectic so when I return I shall look forward to checking out the posts I miss out on whilst at work.

Cheers and well done watcharacters

7 minutes ago, rumak said:

copy of blue book

bike is a green book.

3 hours ago, Lacessit said:

How long have you known your GF? Anything less than 7-8 years, I would tell her it's not going to happen.

Pattaya is not a place where I would buy a condo. Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai are better value.

He not interested where you would buy, he wants to live in Pattaya with his girlfriend.

There are far better places in Thailand to buy and they are not Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai

Now the girlfriend, would you give your girlfriend back home 50% of a property you bought??????

Let her know your culture and to respect your culture. You’ve been brought up not to give your hard earned money away willy nilly.

It’s all about the 3 L’s, location, location, location. I have bought a few properties in Pattaya, I’m still living in the same housing estate I bought back in 2003. I’ve seen a lot of cheap stuff which is difficult to sell when the time comes. Best thing to do is go and annoy the agents, ask questions. I personally like the south Pattaya / Jomtien areas