theonetrueaussie

someone failed maths.....so 40 thb for a box of 50 = 10usd a year..... 365/50 * 40 = 292thb...so a face mask a day when you go out is literally around 10usd a year!!!

Not a very good happiness index seeing as people in Thailand are FAR FAR happier then the top 10 countries on this list from my personal experiences....

It literally costs 40thb for a box of 50.....so less then 10USD for a years worth.....

so If a woman tips a drink on me, I should follow her and give her a good beating according to you?? ok then......

Yes in phuket it IS mandatory to wear a mask when on a motorbike and you can be fined and even blacklisted if caught without one. The phuket governor issued the mandate and rules well over a year ago now and as far as I know it is still in effect. I have seen thais who work in covid hospitals/ vaccination sites take photos of foreigners without masks and their motorbikes at stop lights many times while also giving them a lecturing! If op continually refused to wear one, then maybe he was arrested....who knows.

Health Insurance and Travel Insurance cover you if you get sick and need medical treatment....Of course they won't cover you if you are not sick and just need to quarantine!! It even says so on nearly every single insurance website!

Just enjoy your life and forget about the world. Take America for instance can anyone remember a time in the last 40 years when their crime rates actually dropped...or their education ranks improved.....or their health care system got better.......nope because it doesn't happen. Western countries will continue to get worse and worse as the corruption and influence by the 1% grows. Just live in Thailand or any other country with a better quality of life then the west and enjoy your life, stop reading the news, use an adblocker and just completely ignore what new fresh hell western countries are doing!

I live in a nicer condominium and landlord charges 4 thb kw no matter how much I use ????

I agree but as you said we need to put less stress on the health system so they should introduce a QR code system for those over 50 and limit them to no more then 2 alcoholic beverages a day. Maybe also mandated 1 hour gym daily for those over 50 as well and should be banned from smoking cigarettes' or anything that is bad for their health. As you said we need to keep people healthy and reduce the stress on the health system right and placing restrictions on people is the best way to do this ????

They are based on good old technology that has served us well for many many years with a long history of safety!

the fine isn't the worse part. AFAIK if you are caught not wearing a mask there is also the possibility of being blacklisted! (they may have repealed this now but doubt it as mask mandates still in effect)

You want to know how many of my Aussie friends are thinking of traveling overseas? ...ZERO, While yes the Australian government are expected to remove restrictions in november those restrictions can be brought back at ANY time. Meaning if you are overseas then you could be stuck there for months if not years again if all the restrictions are put back in place not to mention the cost of flying right now is extremely expensive.

Even if all the bars were to open, you think this high season would be saved....You really think tons of people would choose to travel overseas in the current climate. Chinese are still forbidden from leaving china, Aussies still cannot leave and most westerners too afraid to leave anyways. At best it would be a small trickle of people coming in.

Just have a massive pile of cow manure delivered to the front of your house and leave it there. Two can play that game, I bet no one will go to their cafe if there is a strong smell of manure wafting over!

4 rashes of barbeque bacon every morning with 3 eggs with a side of 1/4 avocado and some kimchi, Deliciouso!

It's pretty simple. Soon as you leave your apartment/house you are meant to wear a mask. On motorbike you are meant to wear a mask as well. I have been stopped at traffic lights many times and see thais taking photos of foreigners not wearing masks as well as their bike license plates. What happens to them no idea, but if you get caught multiple times without a mask there was a chance of being blacklisted (Whether that is still the case no idea). Just wear a mask when outside even if it is just under the nose, most people don't care as long as you have a mask on!

You do not need a vpn however there are many sites where you can stream stuff these days. Therefore there is no need to bittorrent or download the items.

This is really simple, No she has no rights to anything as you are not married. This is why many men choose to live in Thailand because there are no crazy laws like if she lives with you for 6 months she is entitled to 50% of your wealth like the crazy west!! The situation could be complicated because she may refuse to leave. Simple solution is to tell her you have money problems and can no longer afford the place or her generous monthly expenses. Rent a fan room for 5-6k a month and pay 3-6 months upfront. Tell her you need to move to the new room as you need to sell the condo and then let her know that you can only afford to give her 6-10k a month living expenses as you are broke now. Give her say a month to move and then after that you can safely break up with her but I give it 50-50 odds she maybe will have left you for someone else by then anyways!

what about old people > 50, overweight people, people that smoke, drink, engage in risky business with bargirls/freelancers. Should we also require them all to be denied entry as well unless they have insurance, pass a health exam upon arrival, full std test and run 5km in under 30 minutes maybe ????

Just rented a new apartment and it's great except the bedroom has a earthy/mildew smell. Had the agent send in some cleaners and clean it and it went away for a few days but is coming back again now. Does anyone know of anyone in south phuket that does mold inspection? has UV lights or other devices to see where the mold is if there is any. Want to get a professional to come in and inspect so I can know for sure if there is a problem or not.

Thanks everyone for their help I have contacted aainsurers as well as April international. I also saw safetywing offers 250k USD cover, anyone used them at all?

Anyone have any experience with a good insurance that pays out. I am only looking for something that will cover me if I have an accident or need to be rushed to hospital . I am under 40 and no medical problems and looking for something under 20k thb a year if anyone has any good recommendations. Again I don't need dental or anything else just accident/emergency cover.

you seen the cost of maintenance on those vintage bikes ????

Just like a motorbike, better to trade the old one in and get a new one every 2-3 years ????

Probably cheaper and far easier to just buy the elite visa for 5 years.