charliebadenhop

I do not currently have al Elite visa but I am thinking about it-

Here is my thinking- I have a fund I have been investing in that has been returning 10-12% per year for several years now Let's say 10% for easy calculations. 

B800,000 = roughly US$25,000 these says. 

So if I invest that in the fund I have my other money in, or research another fund, I can likely make $2,500 a year on the $25,000, but of course no guarantees.

$2,500 = roughly B75,000. 

Keeping to five years for the Elite visa at B500K, my first year would be close to a wash, since I had to pay B500K all in one clump, as compared to keeping it i the bank and getting close to zero interest. After that, I make about $2,500 in investing my $25,000, while averaging a yearly spend of $3,000 with Thai Elite. Close to a wash depending on a lot of unknowns. 

So for such a small difference in money, Thai Elite is starting to make a good deal more sense to me.

What do you think?

Sorry but I need a bit more help!

I can't find Sanam Bin or Chor Charoenchai in google!!

Hi Ronnie,

Chor Charoenchai

Is this a person's name, or...??

How to find out more?

Thanks for the Chef Kong recommendation.

How much is a meal, without alcohol?

charlie

Thanks for the info.

When they get it right it is a very good value.

They have some excellent food there. 

How much was the meal?

I think their weekday breakfast is a great value!

cb

Just to say again, for me the Lingopolo platform is excellent. It uses an SRS system (Spaced Repetition System). I easily study an hour a day and I am getting good results. Very gratifying!

In my mind, Lingopolo is excellent. AND free! check it out. 

In regard to hypnotism-

Stopping smoking does work with a fair amount of people, and yet it would be unethical for the hypnotist (in my mind) to make any kind of guarantee. 

I have taught hypnotism in various countries and I have had good success with helping people stop, but certainly not 100% of my clients.

I would be happy to talk if you are interested.

Hmm, amazing to think that one of the oldest cultures on the planet doesn't have a reputable method for healing people. How is this possible?

Talking about acupuncture here.

Something "new" to me...

My Aussie friend who has been here for five years just told me yesterday- He always keeps B800,000 in the bank and beyond the official document from the bank he does not need to show any other proof whatsoever.

Is this correct?

No idea where you are talking about!?

Different, how?

Nothing at all was needed. I was in and out in ten minutes!

Chiang Rai immigration tends to be great!

Thanks guys.

Not my first time, but I am easily confused about this stuff!  ?

What, if anything, do I need to bring along with me?

Just a form to fill out once I am there?

If so, does the form have a number/name?

TIA

Charlie

Yes, I beat you there!  ?

The wood fired pizza as you said, was excellent. The crab salad was also quite good, but the salad dressing was not as good as I had hoped for. 

All in all, a good restaurant to visit!

And run by very nice people!

Looks extremely well presented.

And wow, the prices seem like the same as in Japan!

Oh well, I don't live in Bangkok anyway!

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I live in a compound that has five houses. The compound is 1 Rai in total. 

Can a router in one house, pick up and use a signal from a router in another house?

Not talking about passwords, etc.

Just wanting to know how 5 houses could possibly share one connection.

If possible, would that sometimes kill the speed for everyone?

charlie

4 minutes ago, Nicebus said:

Dogs in the custodial system ( jails) in Australia can sniff out mobile phones .

Some are made of plastic or carbon fiber , but the dogs are trained to sniff out the Lithium in the battery.

Wow, also fascinating!

Dogs can obviously be more clever than humans at times!

14 minutes ago, skikusa said:

I asked why he had stopped me & was told that Thai Baht gives of a smell similiar to explosives, so guys take care. 

Oh wow, THAT is interesting!!

Thanks for sharing.

Wow, cash dogs!!

Fruit, yes?

Cash?

The first time I have heard of this.

Just wondering-

If someone declares taking (as an example) $30,000 out of Thailand, do you think the Thai govt. alerts the country the flight is going to?

I have not read the entire thread.

To get rid of ants google boric acid for getting rid of ants.

Very effective.

So Billd, what is your understanding with the joint account, if one of you passes away?

What if you have a dual account? In my case my daughter who comes and visits once a year, and me.

When I die does anything need fairly quickly done with the account?