Moonlover

Well it's up to you. I've already made my thoughts clear on that issue. Here's an interesting comment from The Nation: 'From 2024, motorcycle ABS will be mandatory in Thailand for all new models over 125 cc. - Roughly 25 percent of accidents involving motorized two-wheelers could be prevented by motorcycle ABS'. The full article makes for interesting reading. the link is below. Keep safe out there. https://www.nationthailand.com/pr-news/business/40004141

Poor sleep can certainly have a debilitating affect on ones overall health. Poor sleep and anxiety can become a vicious cycle that seem to feed off each other. But I'm in agreement with you regarding medication. I've always resisted the the use of of medication, much preferring natural self help methods. Here's one that you might like to try. Seek out "Box Breathing" on Youtube. There are plenty of references. It's so effective that it's even taught to Navy Seals to help them get some instant 'shut eye'. . I use this simple method for getting back to sleep after having to visit the bathroom during the night. It can also be practiced any time of day or night to help you to control anxiety. Seek out 'Non Sleep Deep Relaxation' (NSDR) which builds on the is technique. I also agree with @Airalee's comment above. I like Wim Hoff's methods.

I also first heard about it on AN (or was it TVF back then?) It came up in an article in the Thai Enquirer which included the sentence: 'Also exempt will be those who have been taxed in a foreign country that has a standing Double Tax Agreement with Thailand'. This was dismissed by the afore said as ML not being an official statement and so the rumour perpetuated. In the 14 months since that was published, I haven't read one single article that contradicts that sentence, so AFAIC the taxing of us pensioners is still an unsubstantiated rumour. I agree with with earlier posters such as @Jingthing. Stay well away from TRD offices and tax advisers who are seeking to plunder your hard earned retirement pots. Thai Enquirer September 18, 2023

I'm waiting, with baited breath to hear how many others are rushing to TRD offices around the country. This taxation business came up, for the very first time on a local forum up here in NE Issan last week. Nobody knew anything about it! So I'm guessing there won't be a stampede around here.

I would be asking serious questions about who 'this guy' is and how professional and reliable is the repair. I have an Aerox with ABS. I've had it for 4 years, however I've only had to use the brakes full on in dire emergency once. And there's no doubt in my mind that ABS saved my skin that day. No other bike I've ever ridden would have stopped as quickly and as safely as my Aerox did. If my ABS went on the blink, I'd get it fixed using genuine parts at my local Yamaha dealer. No ifs, no buts!

It's certainly true that there a a lot more motorcycle deaths than any others on Thailand's roads. But at least when a motorcyclist looses it they usually only take themselves out and maybe a pillion. Not themselves and six others!

The damage we see here is more consistent with the vehicle flipping or rolling, rather than speed alone. Although to be fair speed is a factor in all traffic accidents. I suspect that the roof was removed post accident in order to remove the victims. What a gruesome job that must have been.

Why on Earth would anyone do that?

Then they're not 'staying' in the country are they.

All motorists are required to observe speed limits. That does mean they all do so!

The only reason for keeping the 'receipt' in your passport is to remind you when the next report is due. When using the on line system they will send you a reminder by email 15 days before it is due. Keeping a copy in your passport is totally unnecessary.

ALL foreigners staying the kingdom are required to do 90 day reports.

Japan does not have porous land borders with 4 neighboring countries to contend with.

A minor detail that I have overlooked for many years. Who gets to look at it anyway?

A printer is not required for an on line report.

We lost ours several years ago, (don't ask me how!) But we've done repeated marriage extensions since then without any problem using scanned copies plus the usual Kor Por 2. We also still have the official translation signed and stamped by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. That's probably as good as, but we've never used it.

Works very well but should not be used regularly. I use 'Hotta Plus' (ginger tea with 4,000mg of fiber), 2 or 3 cups a day is fine. 2 Weet Bix for breakfast is great and very effective. Vistra DT Daily (fiber powder drink with 7,000mg of fiber also works well.

I see no shame in handing out the monies to the welfare cardholders first. They are invariably the oldest and the most needy in Thai society.

The previous attempt didn't fail per se. It was 'prorogued' because of the upcoming general election. there was not enough time to complete the procedure. I don't see another general election on the horizon, do you?

Watch the video again. The hand brake does not actuate the brake lights.

That is not correct. Your state pension will be taxed via your military pension, whether it's paid into a Thai bank or not. It makes no difference where you have it deposited.

This bill was reintroduced after the general election and has now reached the 'committee stage' in the House of Lords. See also Wikipedia. https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3430 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_Protection_and_Digital_Information_Bill

If you switch to using tourists visas, there is always a chance that you could 'hit the rocks' somewhere down the line and no one can predict whether or when that might happen. The retirement extension on the other means that your virtually bomb proof and also if the requirements for extensions where to change, you would be 'grandfathered'. If I were you I'd stick with the extension. It's cheap (even with the multi entry stamp) and reliable.

Neither is true. The monument was erected in June 1941 to commemorate the Thai victory in the Franco-Thai War.

Once again I will interpret your response as 'can't', not 'won't'.