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Just a short time ago before Covid, street food was easily 35 thb. I am not blaming the vendors, as usually the problem is higher up the food chain. But people walk with their feet. Sooner or later it will resolve itself, and many will be out of business.

One can see who are those that watch too much CNN and MSNBC, America's lowest rated networks. No worries. Your wife will be fine. A Thai friend just got her 10 yr VISA last week. The smear campaign happens when Trump does something to protect America, but when the "illegal" aggressors are another skin color, or even the "same" color (a.k.a. Europe) the radicals and big money use it to say he is racist.

First, let's stop puting all Thais into one bucket. It really depends on the girl. Life will always be explained by a bell curve. For example "most" but "not all" poor farm girls only date foreigners for their money. I have met both. Most of them had their hidden agendas, but not all. Keep in mind that most Thai girls know their social position and they have few positive opportunities with a Thai man if they are poor. So, maybe you find a winner!

I am 60+ with poor old age vision (2.5x glasses). Can't see far, can't see near. I went to Rutinun eye hospital. The doctor told me my eye sight was not bad enough to justify surgery. The risk was much greater. They can't fix near vision and far vision at the same time. You must choose. Plus all the side effects that you mentioned. Strangely, my 85 yr old father had cateracts, had his lenses replaced, and could read in the dark without glasses. It was fun to watch.

God (whatever God is) doesn't. Only we do because of our western Jedeo-Christian history. Before Constantine, Christianity was a small group of followers. You can read up on that. IMHO, every religion is speaking of the same God throw their own interpretation and expression.

I have read/watched other evidence that suggest there was a major volcanic eruption off the coase at that time, which can completely explain the 7 plagues of Egypt, including the parting of waters. Earthquakes cause tsunamis. Tsunamis create a masive pull back in water before they occur. We also know that The Bible, while one of the most complete historical records of the Jews, was written by religious zealots. I am sure the event occured and was perfectly timed by geological events.

Always a positive experience. Very cheap. But it ships from China so don't expect fast delivery. However, lots of merchandise not available in Thailand.

Sounds like you are trying to invoke western social norms on your situation. Why not forget social "western" society and express your love to someone you love? No one complains that Elvis fell in love with a teenager and finally married her when she was of legal age. If you both are into it, then enjoy it. In my experience, most Thais don't think about age the same as in the west. Yeah, be careful about her family.

Thanks for the replies everyone. I followed the advice above and got a reply within the hour: Dear XXXX, Wealthy Pensioner category only requires one year of income.

The BOI application form says to upload passive income evidence "..in the past 2 years.....". Do they mean to upload 2 years of evidence? Or, 1 year that is no more than 2 years old? Thanks in advance.

You are correct and I have used the Bangkok Bank app to repatriate large sums of Provident Fund savings from working here many years. Somehow, the other banks are not interested in your Thailand work history, and will only help you if they can see a valid Work Permit. (I was rejected by both Kasikorn and SCB).

I worked 20 years in Thailand, working with normal Thai middle class, being the only foreigner at the company. They were gracious, kind, funny, and treated me as a friend, sharing with me their daily life. After the day I retired, I haven't heard from one of them. Not one.

I appears the Xiaomi popular models such as Xiaomi 4 Pro on Lazada are currently "pre-order" with 7 to 30 days delivery. And very few offering the global version. Mostly China version available.

I have seen on a few occasasions the wild dogs in Thailand politely enter a premises full of people and smile and wag their tail wildly until someone throws them some food. Then they go back to their mischief. When I was a teenager with a paper route (in the U.S), I was always chased by dogs in the street. I even got bit once. On the last day of my route, I brought a big wooden stick with me. When I saw them running towards me, I parked the bike and ran after them with the stick. What cowards they were. My eyes opened watching them screech their assault and run in fear. Wish I knew before I got bit.

TIT. You tink too mut.

Oh! I nearly forgot. Give Theera Music in Pinklao a call (Theeramusic.com). They are located a few blocks from Central Pinklao. They are a certified repair shop for Roland and they did a great job repairing a noisey Roland amplifier for me. I would imagine they repair other brands too.

Try CT Music Shop (Google it). They are a well-known pro equipment music shop, which I believe, handles repairs. You can also search through Kaidee.com. Music section. They are an online sales forum (such as Craigslist in the U.S.). But there are many collector music shops that advertise there. Another option is to visit the electronics section of downtown Bangkok. Sorry I don't know the street, but near the Grand Palace there is a few blocks of electronic repair shops. Some of them are quite good at trouble shooting.

My amalgams have been in place 55+ years and still going strong. Meanwhile, the composit fill replacements (on a few) keep cracking and I have paid to have them replaced again more than once. Each time more of my tooth is wittled off. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Update. I was at CW today. The docs required were: 1. Application form 2. Copy of passport 3. Copy of TM30 4. Copy of TM47 (90 day report) And 200 thb., which I paid gladly. Not sure if that was official. All other docs I had were pushed back to me.

Thanks @Caldera!!

Thailand makes it nearly impossible to transfer money out of Thailand unless you have a work permit. However, Bangkok Bank's app allows international transfers out of Thailand with no questions asked up to about 1 million thb/day. After years of working in Thailand, I wanted to send my savings back to the U.S. I was distraught to find out no banks would do it because my work permit was now canceled. Using the Bangkok Bank app solved the problem.

Would anyone like to list the requirements for a COR at CW? I have failed to find it anywhere. I have: Application form (provided above) TM47 TM30 Rental Contract Copy of Owner's ID Card Copy of Owner's House Registration (blue book) Copy of Owner's Chanote Am I missing anything besides first born child and sacrificial lamb?

Thanks much. The form you referenced looks more appropriate for driver's lisence renewal, which is what I am doing. I wonder what would require the TM.18 form.

Can anyone tell me how long it takes to apply and receive a Residence Certificate at Changwattana? Is the TM.18 form required? Thanks kindly.

NO. Never. The staff is usually young Thais just doing what they are told. They make rookie mistakes as we all did at that age.