sloperating

Good job abc hey what did russain embassy cancelled his passport? Now what happenes next ? He stays here as stateless refugee for ever ?

Lack of a passport does not make one either stateless or a refugee. Presumably the Russian Embassy cancelled his passport in cooperation with either or both Immigration & Interpol.

I know we are not meant to discuss mod decisions, but can someone explain why someone who wants to get rid of a condo in Bangkok has had his post moved to Pattaya ?

I have already asked the mod about this; he replied he had moved to to General, Bangkok & Pattaya fora

Should have mentioned that Lumpini Place Ratchada is on Rama 9 Road, Bangkok.

I am less than 2 months into a 12 months' lease at Lumpini Place, Ratchada and need to relocate to wife's new place of employment (Pattaya). The contract is between us and the owner (in Canada) so I need to find a replacement tenant.

I recall a similar post recently but can't find it.

How do I go about advertising this quality 1 bed unit (Bht15,000/mth)? Anyone in Pattaya need to swap?

In the Australian context, the conditions for obtaining a second passport are/were quite stringent. And, if you know what you're looking for (and the Immigration Officers would), each passport/travel document references any other current passport/document.

So, no chance of fooling anyone even if you could obtain a second travel document

I have used it for three years and find it very helpful at the premium level. Lots of good stuff with audio recording and feed back.

Thanks. Yes, it's the premium course on offer and I've appreciated the responses - and signed up at AUD123.

If anyone else is interested, the offer at USD97 is available until 7 January (or first 50(?)).

What's the link? Or just go the website?

http://learn-thai-podcast.com/member/signup/index/c/epJdscIv9

PM me if this doesn't work

I have used it for three years and find it very helpful at the premium level. Lots of good stuff with audio recording and feed back.

Thanks. Yes, it's the premium course on offer and I've appreciated the responses - and signed up at AUD123.

If anyone else is interested, the offer at USD97 is available until 7 January (or first 50(?)).

I have used it for three years and find it very helpful at the premium level. Lots of good stuff with audio recording and feed back.

Thanks. Yes, it's the premium course on offer and I've appreciated the responses - and signed up at AUD123.

2 Aussie brainless bimbos + 2 officers in the cockpit = All hoping for some "afterflight" activity

Both of them are South African, 'Jonti' is a South African name, not Australian + the commentary in the video states that 'Jonti' was visiting Australia for a year. The rest I agree with entirely.

And Jonti mentioned speaking to her GF in Afrikaans about the guys smoking in a confined space - sorry, Kiwibatch, appears you've started the New Year with a clanger.

Khaawp-khun khrap, Seligne2.

I think their videos and their course are terrific.

Thanks, so USD97 is a fair price?

I have just received a "special" offer from Learn-Thai-Podcast.com reducing their fee from approx. $200 to approx $100.

Can anyone tell me if their system is effective, please? Any experiences with this organization would be appreciated.

The picture is interesting. Iranians are Persians and they aren't Arabs. They aren't Asians. They are Aryan Whites.

Are you sure?

I know something about this, being the co-ordinator of www.LannaCareNet.org

The hospital will not release your remains until the bills are paid, so yes, your wife is going to be responsible for your final medical bills. More importantly, you should consider having a Advance Direct or Living Will in place to make sure your final wishes are followed, or you may find yourself being kept alive for a very long time in a hospital, especially if it appears that it's likely someone will foot the bill. Remember, this is a Buddhist country with a tremendous respect for life and there is much medical technology available to keep people alive long past when most westerners would consider it a good idea.

As for the handling of your remains after you die, the hospital will notify your Embassy and they will contact your wife. She will probably be encouraged to have your remains cremated here with the remains shipped to her. This can be arranged by the hospital for less than 20K. It sounds like the OPs wife remains in Australia while he comes here. The Embassy will keep in touch with the OPs wife and see that she receives the appropriate documents to be able to file insurance claims, close bank accounts, etc.

While it's good that the OP is worried about what should happen if he dies while in Thailand, given his advanced age, he should be more worried about what will happen if he becomes ill here in Thailand. Very few people just die suddenly. Usually, they're hospitalized first and often are unable to communicate their wishes, access funds, etc. He should plan ahead for this scenario.

The OP probably know about this, but be sure to register your travel plans on with the Aussie gov't website so the Embassy has contact details for your wife:

https://www.orao.dfat.gov.au/orao/weborao.nsf/Homeform?Openform

Just a thought...

If your hospital bills are not paid, what will the hospital do with your body?

Surely they will not store it indeffinately!

Unless you have some superstitous ( religious ) consern about what happens to your used up body...

Let the hospital keep it!

Not sure that would work. It's possible the bill would eventually be paid by the Australian Embassy and a debt raised against the wife. That could mean that the debt would have to be paid before they would do business with her again e.g. issue her with a passport. (When she pays for the passport the money gets allocated according to their priorities; in this case, the outstanding debt.)

I am sure the Embassy has encountered this before and would be happy to advise.

I am scratching my head .... what is wrong with a 5.3% increase in growth?

Agreed. Most developed economies would be tickled pink with far more modest growth.