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11 hours ago, NotReallyHere said:

I'm on a Non- O retirement visa extension.   As the title says, I missed my report date.  9 days overdue.  First time this has happened.  Will go into the office today to report.  What will be the likely response from the immigration officer.  I assume there is a fine.  How much money do I need to bring?  What's a realistic worse case scenario?

Thanks in advance...

Similar situation I forget to do the 90 day for about 10 days late. Went to CW reported in, 2hr wait then Baht 2000 fine and stamp in my PP. All fine and dandy then, after all what is the 90 day all about? $$$$$$$$$

On 9/18/2023 at 9:58 AM, seajae said:

so does this mean all incoming money transfers from abroad, if so will they will be taxing pensions as well when they are transferred from other countries, sounds more like a huge money grab by the government if it does, they should only be able to tax money earnt from Thailand not savings etc that were/are earned in other countries. This will be challenged as it is outright theft if the money has nothing to do with Thailand earnings, only the country where it is earned or banked have the right to any taxes from it, the finer details are needed to make sure what they plan to do is legal and not jut a way to rip farangs off 

How can they tax savings because tax would have been previously paid when the savings were earned?

14 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Offer 2m cos she's so special, but you need time to sell your house back home ....... bang her for a year, then confess you don't have the money so you'll have to call off the wedding.

 

They'll agree cos they're greedy.

Should quote to the family the Indian system where the girls family pays the groom to be. Maybe can break even. 555555

11 hours ago, KannikaP said:

NO and Not likely.

Strange place on the road for the motorbike to be hit

Am I wrong but it appears that the motor bike ran the red light (see in the back ground) and head injury ? was she wearing a crash helmet? Tragic  

11 hours ago, mokwit said:

I can't help but think being shot dead for refusing to make a promotion is more the issue here.

So will the police be doing the investigation, the story they come up with should be interesting. 

12 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

There is nothing ambiguous about flashing yellow traffic lights. 

 

The Flashing yellow means 'proceed with caution'.... 

 

Just two stupid people ignoring the traffic lights with a 'me first' mentality so typical on Thailands roads. 

 

 

 

 

Another intersection Sukhumvit and Na Na is an accident waiting to happen because the vehicle Red/ Green lights are often out of sequence with the pedestrian crossing walk/dont walk signs. Appears that police in the police box at the intersection override the safe sequence.   

15 hours ago, 2baht said:

Did he jump or was he pushed?

Maybe he knew he was  dead man walking

19 hours ago, webfact said:

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is now focusing on boosting the economy of Thailand’s northeastern region, with plans to host his first mobile cabinet meeting in Nong Bua Lamphu province in November.

 

The decision follows his inspection trip to the northeastern region, where he identified pressing issues such as low incomes, drug-related problems and the impact of drought on the local population.

 

During his visit to Nong Khai, Srettha emphasized the potential for economic growth in provinces like Khon Kaen and Udon Thani, citing their proximity to Laos and their airports that can boost tourism. He also discussed the second phase of the dual-track train project from Khon Kaen to Nong Khai, highlighting its importance and profitability.

 

The government also made clear its plans to collaborate with various agencies to enhance facilities for the local export industry, ensuring it remains competitive with neighboring countries such as Laos and China.

 

The president of the Chamber of Commerce and business sector representatives in Nong Khai are meanwhile looking to build a bridge connecting Nong Khai and Vientiane to be completed by 2029, and have requested the establishment of a business center for traders.

 

The group has also urged support for Khon Kaen University’s plan to open a high-speed railway engineering school, with the aim of improving the labor sector in the northeastern region while advocating for pro-Nong Khai economic policies.

 

The premier noted that he plans to return to the region to follow up on infrastructure projects in the near future.

by Paul Rujopakarn

Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230911123515398

 

-- NNT 2023-09-11

 

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Please someone tell him that there is already a bridge connecting Nong Khai to Vientiene its called the Friendship bridge.

4 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

Feigned illness so much of this about these days ????

Good one mate 555555

54 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

Am I the only one thinking the money will get syphoned off and the only bright future will be a new coat of colourful paint on the train carriages ?

Obviously pushed by China that desperately wants to connect its Hi Speed link through Laos to the Thai system and ports

39 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

True, though EVs exploding is an unfortunate way of putting it. ????

A 20MW station thats just a toy, and knowing Thailand's maintenance records and attention to detail and safety a very bad move

3 hours ago, rwill said:

But will they stop trucks from being overloaded?

Not only should they be fined when overloaded but they should stop the truck and have the company come out and remove the overload before allowing the truck to leave again.

Forget the overload distraction, what if the vehicle truck or pick up was transporting dope, much higher value and better able to afford the ticket

37 minutes ago, ExpatOilWorker said:

About 0.025%, assuming 40,000 EV registered as of August 2023.

My calc suggests .08% at 20,000km/yr

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

EV's will be touted as going green in Thailand, but throw some more oil into the burners to produce the electricity to re-charge them.

Yes currently only 16% of electricity in Thailand produced from re-newable sources so EV's will just increase the use of oil gas.  

6 hours ago, Deserted said:

Hope they fix it back up soon even though it is rather overpriced and not particularly interesting. 

Then why repeat folly, try something new.

2 hours ago, JBChiangRai said:

A strange article.

 

Most of the early MG EP's were bought as taxis.  A look around the second-hand market at early examples show enormous mileages on them.

 

There is still a 231,000 baht subsidy on them for all, including taxi drivers.

Most of the taxis are not owned by the drivers they just rent by the day. Let the real owners meet the cost, they reap the profit.

3 hours ago, khunjeff said:

Oh, the poor dears. My heart bleeds for them in this, their time of trouble ????

Som Nam Na.