Cricky

5 minutes ago, randy723 said:

I was a police offer for 28 years

you poor soul.

5 minutes ago, randy723 said:

he was at least 4 years to young to even be on the motorbike

Legal age for a motorbike licence is 15 years of age in Thailand.

3 minutes ago, MaksimMislavsky said:

6 hours ago, webfact said:

The parents are claiming that their son experienced worse treatment than if he had been a thief or a murderer.

Perfectly valid point they are making.

I really think you're missing the point.

Police need to take action, the road toll is horrendous and needs to be fixed.

Allowing thugs to not respect the law, to disregard checkpoints, you're encouraging bad behaviour and also more deaths on our roads.

1 hour ago, Ctkong said:

1 hour ago, VYCM said:

Mate, you're not seeing these checkpoints in action, the Thais just wizz around the Police and laugh at them, also putting the Police in Danger.

 

To be quite honest I feel the police in traffic stops are far to Passive.

 

Everytime a checkpoint is broken by an offender, he tells 10 of his mates and they feel they can avoid capture also.

 

Please Police department, get more active in stopping these criminals.

 

Reminds me of the distant past in Malaysia in a small town when the coppers were using only bicycles... at night when they were having checkpoints, words would spread out to the youths. They would then ride motorbikes purposely along that road and get the policemen excited about some ‘ action’. Once they approached the checkpoint and got the signal ( torchlight flashing) to stop , they would rev their bikes and make a u turn and sped away..... highlight of the day to relief boredom.

Unfortunately this is not the Distant past, its happening today.

This is why we have the carnage on our roads.

Be very concerned, the only way to reduce this horrendous Thailand road toll is good Law enforcement.

All road users need to obey the rules, the system cannot work any other way.

Don't get complacent.

17 minutes ago, zig said:

There are literally tens of thousands of people parking illegally every day.

Yes and hopefully these people will change their attitude to parking their vehicles illegally.

On 11/21/2018 at 4:34 PM, watcharacters said:

 

Better not say that to "The Dude.

 

 

 

This is QUALITY.

Thanks soooooo much.

On 11/21/2018 at 10:43 AM, Nyezhov said:

Why do folks seem so miserable here?

I often wonder myself, I’m sure it’s a money thing. These people came to Thailand with little or no money. They live in a Studio apartment (box), have no vehicle, no money to enjoy themselves and also have no hope.

I’m sure the new retirement requirements will weed a lot of the dead wood out and we can look forward to a less miserable people here.

But bear in mind, some people are born miserable.

I have attached a great video from Dan Cheesman, it’s a classic and hits the nail on the head….

Thanks Dan.

1 minute ago, worgeordie said:

16 minutes ago, VYCM said:

why would you do this?

 

Please explain.

I think he means he has a mortgage. 

regards worgeordie

That’s what I thought.

This is not a fool proof solution, I have known peoples wives borrow from loan sharks to pay off the mortgage to then sell the house for its current value.

Also I read that the “Britmantoo” has children in Thailand as he mentioned he takes them to school. In this case I would put the house in the child’s name, much much safer option.

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".