Na Fan

Yeah. That happens a lot.

Yes. Our household is purely Thai spoken.

Central Thailand.

And to be clear, I mean INTO THE HOUSE. Not into the yard or lawn or driveway. They walk right into the living room.

1. Neighbors, housekeepers, repairmen, friends, many different people 2. Yes, sure, but it feels silly to have to lock your door while you're at home. Also difficult to handle with kids as they go in and out a lot.

Lived here for more than a decade and mostly happily so. But this one thing seriously annoys the hell out of me. Why does everyone feel like they can just walk into your property? There is a door bell. You can ring it. There is a door. You can knock. You have a voice. You can ask before you enter. But most people just don't give a damn and just walk right in, as if they owned the damn place. What the hell is up with that?! I am seriously asking. What are they thinking? It must be some cultural thing? But what on earth is the thinking behind it? It would never even occur to me to do this to someone else.

Can you share an agent or contact privately? Would be great to have an alternate option

That's a thought. We actually know some that have done it the legal route as well. It's possible and still pays way more than here.

I can't see how anyone can survive with 2 kids at 10k per month.

Shade tree? Is that a brand or chain of some sort?

One male, one female. Female finished high school, age 21. Male has a mechanical engineering degree, age 26.

For two young people in their twenties, zero English skills or other notable skills - what are some opportunities for entry positions that could get them on a solid track where they can earn a living and not risk losing a limb or a couple fingers in some shady factory. I guess I'm just looking for random ideas. I'm also a bit out of touch what one should expect to earn in some low level jobs (hotel maid, dishwasher, etc). You've got to start somewhere, but you still shouldn't be ripped off. Thoughts?

But it sure seems to be exactly what is happening here?

But hmm.. 7500 interest per month and 8 months have been paid, at 16000 per month. The actual loan amount has only gone down to 564000. If what you were saying was exactly how it worked, the loan amount would have to be different. 8x 7500 (interest) + 8x 8500 (loan back pay) Total interest paid: 60000 Total loan paid back: 68000 So the remaining amount would have to be 532000? We're missing 32000 ? Are they taking more money for interest initially ? That feels wrong / illegal to me?

I'm afraid to say that what you are saying makes a lot of sense! Thank you for spending your time for that. Looks like somebody has gotten screwed 😞