Ron CM

May i suggest that you learn about Pink noise and White noise,  in particular noise reduction. Good luck.

Hello people, it appears that this news article is fake news, can anyone prove otherwise to me?

Also it seems WebFact had placed this article on ThaiVisa, what or who is Webfact?

I look forward to your comments...

Hi, May i ask how much it cost you to set up? 

1 hour ago, CharlieH said:

Just remember the official legal answer is not always the actual and  "in practice" answer. Sadly too many will see you and immediately take the beneficial route for them, not you !

 

Therein lies the issue, get a referral to a "decent" firm/person.

 

Your current status enables you to tack on a work permit I believe, whereas a "retirement" would not. Ask your questions in that forum too, you can make an informed decision.

 

Our Visa section of the forum will guide you on your options in that regard.

 

 

Thanks Charlie, i will pursue that course you suggested, we are friendly with the Local mayor here, i will seek his advice on which company i can trust. 

Cheers.

1 minute ago, CharlieH said:

I strongly suggest you speak to a qualified professional, who not only advise on company but may also assist in directing you toward required work permit/visa status etc

Hi Charlie, Thanks for the advice, I have been in contact with different Lawyers and accountant firms, but there is conflict with the information they are giving me, some say there has to be 4 Thai Directors and me, others say 1 Thai director and me, on the 51% to 49% ratio of ownership, that's the only thing these companies offer that they agree on.

Currently i am on an extension based on Marriage, i would assume i can keep that status when running a company...   or is it necessary to switch over to a Business Visa? Again my question to these companies who say they can set up a company -- some say keep existing extension, but others say i must switch over to a business visa. 

Hello everyone,

I plan on setting up a company here in Thailand to carry out small time manufacturing and then exporting globally... what is the easiest and quickest way to set up a company? 

I am an Aussie, and my spouse is Thai.

I look forward to your comments. 

There are many ways to get info out of the country, any 'smart techs' involved in communications know the tricks. 

Shortwave 'Burst' systems are probably the easiest way. Myanmar distance to Thailand over a small river, 100 mtrs at best. Easy TRX - RX install, only risk is the person at the TRX end. Shortwave can be found reasonably easily, but  'Burst' systems almost perfect. But nothing is perfect. Judging by some comments i read here - indicates we have some very smart people here. Other older technology can fly under the radar as well.

Personally i wouldn't recommend doing anything to get info out of the country, there be dragons.

Ok back in the day when i was an Electrician we used to refer to a person who had died from an electric shock as being Electrocuted........ but if they survive the ordeal then we refer to it simply as an Electric Shock.

How time changes everything.

That people are usually not checked is not a reason to avoid complying with regulations.

A number of the meds OP is on are prescription only in Thailand (Seroquel, steroids) and some are also controlled substances here (narcotics).

Coming in with a years worth of steroids, in particular, could create problems since there are issues with illicit sales here. And as mentioned narcotics are tightly controlled.

I think he will have no problem for the non-narcotics if amounts are not more than a month or two supply. Seroquel is expensive here (so is Effexor but there's an less expensive local brand) and Thai doctors are not well versed in fibromylagia so getting the steroids prescribed could be problematic. The narcotics need a permit from the Thai FDA to bring in but this is not hard to obtain, and it is worth doing as getting them prescribed can be difficult.

This is not accurate or correct information --- sorry. It is best for the individual to check for themselves, The above statement regarding Steroids in particular is not correct, Steroids can be purchased over the counter in just about all pharmacies in thailand. well at least up to last Monday anyway.

C-band are the lower frequency transponders on satellites that require the larger (often black mesh) type screen (about 1.5m or larger in Bangkok area). Advantage is less rain fade (picture stays good better) and more available free channels.

Ku are the higher frequency transponders that are normally received on solid dish of less than one meter (down to about .35 meter). Much easier to install antenna in condo and such but has reception issues during heavy clouds and rain (and in Thailand there is a lot of that).

Most satellite receivers cover both bands - but most antenna systems are one or the other.

The issue at hand is that CTH only broadcasts there pay services on Ku band so many who had service from them previously no longer have the option to receive on C-band rebroadcasts by GMM or PSI transponders.

Ok for those of us who dim with age....currently have the mesh antenna for the GMMZ, but now going over to the CTH box, am being told we have to get rid of the large mesh antenna and replace it with the much smaller solid dish..... is this correct?

Sad revelation but glad he's now in a position where it won't happen again!

i am sure where he is going he will find out many positions.

50% of the increase in deaths was attributable to RTA's so there's one big risk area, in that respect yes, Thailand is becoming more dangerous.

But risk is relative to the individual based on lifestyle age and agenda. The younger guy who engages in risky practices, thrill sports, gets loaded etc is going to have a far higher risk profile than the expat retiree who stays home and prunes his orchids all day, personally I reckon is quite risky for younger tourists, sadly. Me, I'm into orchids.

Nice comment, good to see.

So they produce the workers how, put a pin through the condoms at 7-11?

Production of auto sector workers??? i can help with that

Somehow I just don't buy this scumbags version of events.

why do you suspect suicide?

whats to doubt? they were shagging, he killed her, he confessed.

what is his angle on lying?

My Thai wife just mentioned this terrible act, she has read on one of her social sites that he may have raped her....i think there is a lot to this story that he isn't saying and possibly made up this whole story---remember saving face, doesn't want to be seen as a rapist.... strange thinking i know, but TIT.

You will be able to get the extension in your old passport if your new one has not been received in time to do it.

Not doubting your experience and knowledge here, but that may be correct with UK passports, but i can guarantee that is not the case with all countries, i have experienced this with my Aus passport, when applying at the Embassy they took my old passport and cut of part of the passport rendering it useless and they informed me that i had no passport till the new one came in the mail. They did however make a photo copy of the old one, stamped it with Embassy logo. almost making it a legal document.

Everyday recently i start to look forward reading TV, i am not surprised by what i read - i am just reminded. Maybe i should use that as my spiffy little saying at the end of my comments.

I just need someone to tell me how to make it a permanent comment at the bottom of my comments.....or maybe i will look to see if i can figure it out.

i am not surprised by what i read - i am just reminded - me

This guy must be a Troll or if Not he needs to Go Home because he's Nuts! Give ThaiVisa a Break and start growing rice! Don't

forget to get a Work permit! Please cancel your Internet Connection! Thank You!

May be a little slow here ---- which guy? Just another observation for everyone...........hind vision is always 20/20

I have used the same pictures every year for the last 3 years only changed when I moved .

Every office is different. It is not helpful to state your experience at one office.

Yes, every office is different, every officer is different, sometimes it maybe even depends on sympathie/antipathie. If they want new photos they want them. Last week i went for three extensions to the N.Pathom IO, done in 15 minutes. They didn't care about the photos, as there is no real need for them anymore since they take pictures at the IO and they can compare them on the screen with the ones from last year.

I don't think you arewriting about the same photos mentioned in the OP or my post. Not sure how immigration would be able to do the photos in and around the house at an immigration office.

No need for the photo's to be in and around the house, this is something that the individual Immigration office's may ask, but not at Chiang Mai Immigration. Was there today and they are happy to accept any photo taken at any location as long as it is you and your spouse.

VBR

Ron

Are you working with a work permit and paying taxes? Both require you have been doing that for 3 years to apply.

Interesting!!! need to check on that one

My pension is about 35-36,000 baht per month.

I know I only need 800K baht for visa, but we do not need this extra money now, and it is earning about 1200 baht interest a month, which the bank taxes and transfers the balance to my running account.

I have never seen any rules showing less than 80K anyway. What is my minimum?yoi

You need 800K -or- 65k/month pension.

You could also use a combination method...if a pension of 35K then you would only need 380K in the bank.

Financial Requirements are as follows:

• Bank Account showing THB 800,000
• Monthly income of at least THB 65,000
• Combination (Bank Account + Income x 12 = THB 800,000)

So you only need to have 380 K in the bank. Much better I think !

Question - are you sure about the 65K a month pension requirement? i think not!

I have to admit, each time i read these sorts of 'stories' i walk away confused, what proof do any of you have that backs what you write??? 2 mil in bank account? married to a Thai person 1 mil? or even the claim that the government send out people to spy on you.....etc etc etc....

Based on my own personal experience -

Set up company need a Thai to hold 51% no talk of 4 Thai's------- also payed up capitol of 2 mil.... that can be used any way you see fit to spend it legally. As long as the business still holds some money in the bank and is not bankrupt. (Owner si responsible for all debts)

But the payed up capital for new business now is 3 mil, as pointed out by my Lawyer/ accountant. (Looking at starting up another business)

now this claim of people being investigated, personally i have not met anyone yet that has had this done, and i know a lot of people in business..... but this doesn't mean it hasn't happened, i would love to hear of personal experience on this count.

Please someone restore my faith in this forum.

and to follow on with this tradition of piffy sayings:

Everyone is entitled to my opinion

....there was a 50-50 chance.....

Not really, they could have put it sideways....... it would have been a difficult decision to make!

For what it is worth - I couldn't upgrade to win 10 because i had 7 ultimate.... but just last week i received a message that i could now upgrade to win 10 pro, i did just so and i am more than happy with the way 10 pro operates, it has been seamless not only on the upgrade but also as an operating system. but maybe i am one of the lucky ones.

FYI I am using a HP Pavilion dm1 more than 5 years old and working just fine.