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I once needed a residency certificate to purchase a motor scooter. The appropriate office was then located at Promenada. I was told that it would take two weeks to get the certificate. However, I was also told that if I went downstairs to a certain room, I could get it sooner. Off I went and sure enough, for 500 baht I had the letter in hand the next day.  

It might serve a useful purpose to know the reasons for any dissatisfaction. For example, living at the same address for years, yet

required to do a 90 day report to show you have not moved. In other words, you must lodge a report when you have nothing to report.

The government could easily fix that. Require reporting only when you move. Another irritant is paying to enter parks and various places

of interest as a farang when the Thai pays but little or nothing at all. Such discrimination is insulting. Those are but two irritants

that could and should be remedied straight away. The expat has chosen to live here. He is, with rare exception law abiding and even if

not a business owner, makes a contribution to the community. Imagine if all the expats suddenly left. That would surely put a dent in

the Thai economy. 

Hey!! Waddsa madda yousa guys. Hisa justa hadda a tough lifa.

It would not have mattered. Here, she was not safe even in a pedestrian crossing. Ignorant motorists/motorcyclists abound

and crossing the street on foot is a life-threatening challenge at the best of times.

The point is well made that appropriate authorities might be embarrassed by Mr. Peter's

actions. To that we say "Good!" Perhaps they might then be driven to do the right thing.

While they are at it, those 'appropriate authorities' in Chiang Mai might take a look at all

the graffiti that defaces the city. They can easily remove graffiti on public spaces and can

require owners of private property so vandalised to do the same. Apprehending the graffiti

'artists' would also serve as a good deterrent. Gaol, fine and/or either/both. Too easy!

How ironic - The little weasel can commit numerous acts of espionage then whine about an

invasion of his/her privacy... Incredible!.

Welcome to the Lazada Dissatisfied Customers Club. I am still in the throes of a nightmare after having placed an order

with them.

Wrong product was sent by Lazada. After numerous telephone calls/emails having reported their error, I received instructions

on how/where to return the incorrect item. Complied. Wrong item sent to Lazada warehouse as instructed and included short

computer printed note explaining reason for return and copy of email from Lazada dealing with the matter. Warehouse personnel

was thus informed of reason for return and provided with their Customer Service information to verify. Approximately one week

later, the wrong item was returned to me! Explanation: Past warranty! Note the wrong item was returned by me unused and in

original packaging.

Reported return of wrong item to me and related that it was not a warranty issue but rather a return of the wrong item, i.e., not the

item I ordered. Apparently Lazada warehouse personnel were as inattentive as those who sent the wrong item in the first place.

Latest response from Lazada: They will give me a store credit voucher for 1,000 baht. The correct item ordered and paid for cost

2,290 baht plus return postage = 2,,342 baht. Never mind the time expended with numerous telephone calls and emails to sort out

their mistakes.

So, Lazada screws up not once but twice. Then offers to make amends by crediting me with less than half of what I paid. Needless

to say, I will never deal with them again. Happy to take my business elsewhere.

Well, Jingthing, my "benefit" was recently reduced by $42.00 per month. SocSec reported that the reduction was based on my IRS tax

return reflecting the amount of my total income (retirement/pensions). I've yet to sort that out with them. As you know, the bureaucratic

wheels turn slowly. When queried, the response was essentially that they would respond in 90 days. So, it's "take a number and be seated."

"Means tested"/"Income tested", the terms are synonymous to me. Gee, I wonder if I am wealthy and don't know it.

Annual increases or not, wait for it to be "means tested" or "income tested". Any other income/pensions will reduce your SocSec "benefit".

Not only no increase, but a reduction. Wait for it!

Why would anyone endure online reporting failures, posted report disasters and the grind of attending the immigration office? It is so easy (and

inexpensive) to leave it to the experts. Assist Thai Visa will do your 90 day reports 4 x per year for a lousy 1,000 baht. They will even send you

an email prior to the due date to ensure you do not forget. Simply give them your passport and they do the rest. Upon completion, you simply

collect your passport from them. Too easy. They also renew my retirement and multiple entry/exit visa. Only recently immigration requires that

you front up for a photo. Other than that, I haven't been to the immigration office in years! They keep up with all changes in immigration/visa rules

so we do not have to worry about it. Great, affordable, worry-free service. How can you beat 250 baht to have your 90 day report done promptly

and correctly every time? They have looked after me for years and I highly recommend them with pleasure: Assist Thai Visa Service Co. Ltd.,

410/4-5 Chiang Mai Land (off Chang Klan Rd) <phone numbers removed as per forum rules>

Without a doubt, what mind numbing comments: 1) It was done to "save American lives". Of course, and the lives of many other nationalities also lest the Japanese continued to slaughter as they waged war throughout Asia and the Pacific. How long before they invaded Australia? New Zealand? India?

How far did they have to go before being stopped? The Japanese had already printed currency for use in the U.S. That is how certain they were of reaching their goal. 2) They were "ready to surrender". That's a good one! If so, why didn't they??. They could have done so with a phone call!! 3) It was done to "intimidate the Russians". Right! What evidence is there of that? Recall that the U.S. and Russians were allies at the time. There was little time to play silly buggers. The fat was in the fire and had to be put out. One must ask how many "no" votes might one expect from China, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Burma, New Guinea, various Pacific islands such as Guam and the Solomon Islands. I could go on, but you get the picture. .

It might be noted that the gal is quite happy to put the acid on you for money, even to support the other child. Is that father still around? If so, does she hit him

up for any child support? No mention is made of her extracting a few quid from that guy. Additionally, as far are the gal's mother goes, her siblings can kick the

tin for her as well, not just you.