DLock

Happy Park Estate (company) has now been siezed and is 100% in the hands of authorities now. Properties, houses, cars and jewlery in excess of 600Mil baht have been siezed from the lady and those that purchased land from her or her company have been locked out until after court proceedings and monies cleared, might take years. There are a couple of farangs caught up in this and thier deposits have also been frozen.

This story has been on every news channel the last couple of days. Considering the woman was worth more than 500 million Baht, what a messy dump her house is! Not very nice looking house either. The BiB were having fun playing on her pool table. They also showed the police safe cracker at work. Looks like it is not too difficult to crack a safe open in Thailand. Maybe keep that in mind when buying a safe here.

When the OP started this thread he was accused of being a scaremonger, a tinfoil hat wearing and a fruitloop by all the educated well to do Thaivisa experts. Hum I think people should not have jumped to such quick conclusions from the couch. Lesson sometimes it pays to listen to what is actually being told.

Wrong again.

The OP's post contained no names, no credibility and random assertions...that is called scaremongering, and the initial post served no purpose.

Had he waited until he could quote news articles, names and facts, it would have been credible and worthwhile, and helped people rather than scare anyone in the midst of a property deal.

It's called "jumping the gun".

Seriously, you just posted this?

I'm sure you monthly supply of Detol, mouthwash, antiseptic wipes, condoms, douches, Valtrex, doctors visits and antibiotics are worth it.

You need to get over your inferiority complex and raise your standards.

I am surprised that there are posters that share the same "flawed character" gene as FunFon.

Trying to somehow blame the Landlord, or saying that FF behavior is acceptable is reprehensible.

Life is fair...and he is about to find out just how fair it is. I hope it hurts.

5% per month is not unusual.

Extortionate, but not unusual.

Don't get involved. This is very normal for Thai's...and don't even consider paying it back on her behalf.

@Dlock

Owing the government money, and owing a private person (or company) money are two entirely different subjects.

Perhaps, but the question was more to do with technology and the ability to stop a person leaving, and my example was to show that it is possible.

...but I have also had experience of a person trying to skip out on a sizeable payment. It took my lawyers only one phone call to get him in the immigration system, and the person was able to confirm that he was. He paid, but it did take 2 weeks before he was removed again. So, I never tested the system fully, but my belief is that it works.

I was caught leaving Thailand on a business trip without paying company VAT a few years back.

My accountant was at fault as he had no paid the VAT on income above 1.8million baht and had not informed me of my requirements.

Bottom line, I was caught at immigration, taken by Officers to a back room, informed of the issue and told that I cannot leave the country and because it was late at night on a Friday, could not leave the airport. I was in the airport lockup for the weekend. No big deal.

On the Monday it was explained that I was Blacklisted from leaving Thailand, had to deposit 1million baht as guarantee for the VAT and had to wait on an official Government audit to clear everything up. I was allowed to leave on business, but required special permission and documents - that was a hassle, but doable. It took 1 year.

So, I believe that if the landlady has sufficient evidence (contracts) then she could stop you leaving the country until payment of the debt.

My advice would be to settle the debts and not risk the detention and costs that will come with that. She may be all smiles to your face and then straight to the police after you tell her...unless you do it from transit in Korea.

I will not comment on situation...because it would get ugly.

OP, you state that this attack wasn't to do with jealous boyfriends etc., but you're are certain it was premeditated attack within a crowd of thousands.

Do you bear scars of permanent disfigurement? If it was a strong acid you would have obvious scars whether you were quickly hosed down or not.

You further state that this was an attack simply because you were farang. How can you be certain?

The OP has nothing to back up his story.

Also, prefers to continue to post negativity throughout the board.

Wooloomooloo and DLock, best move on, major troll in da house.

Agree...never happened.

The first swallow of Spring

The first snow of Winter

The first death of Songkran.

And so the new season begins.

I've had my share of close calls on that road with cars on the wrong side or tourists looking the wrong way.

And that intersection with Chiang Moi Rd is basically a game of chicken.

It's always been that way, probably because of the road layout or poor city planning.

nice friends she has, trying to hook up with you behind her back.

you can judge a girl by the company she keeps

Agree.

In fact, I like the quote "Show me your friends, and I'll show you your future".

It has served me well in judging people.

"I intend to ensure continuity as per the instructions of Army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha. My predecessor Lt-General Udom did a good job in the 4th Army Region over the past two years."

Translation - "I will follow flawed orders and continue the failure of the last guy. I one have 1 year. How bad could I f%@k it up?"

Given the severity and attention to detail in your story, I'm sure you took a few mobile phone pictures to check out the back of your head.

Why not post a few and silence the critics?

So, the whore goes the long game, you spoil her plans, and now she wants recompense?

Spend the 20k on improving your security, adding wifi cameras and lodging a Police report - give her a copy of the report and tell her to leave you alone.

Her husband brother is a low-life POS that won't bother getting up his couch to do anything. She will replace his whiskey money in a day or 2.

Seriously, the amount of guys on here afraid of their own shadow is astounding. These girls have learnt this behavior because of the "shadow puppet" fools that pay the money. Do you think a Thai guy would put up with this crap? Hell no.

..so why remove the images on the OP's projects?

They sound interesting.

OP, if you could PM me Top's contact details. I have a project I need an Architect and Project Manager for. Thanks.

So, the Thai Military is aware of a group of "unidentified armed forces" that are clearly armed and trained to kill 13 Myanmar soldiers without sustaining and injury? And they cannot identify them and need to ask the "Myanmar side" who they were? And tries to blame Thai Villagers?

Hmmmmmmm.....

Dear Yingluck,

You know that gas pipeline that you need for Thailand's electrical needs?

Well, consider it closed indefinitely.

Set your aircon to whatever you want. It wont work.

Regards

Myanmar Government.

PM asks public to set temperature at 26 degrees Celsius to help conserve energy

News Flash!

"Public asks PM for better electricity system"

"Public asks for better PM".

Fixed.

What do your wife's family think about this? Are they leading the case or supporting you, or just watching from a distance?

Whilst I applaud anyone standing up to Thai's in situations like this, I am surprised that you are going to so much trouble for 2500 baht when you were not the victim or the building owner.

I know it's the principle of the matter, but my time is worth more than 2500. But I wish you luck.

Really sad to hear about Api.

I did not know him, but from the video clip, he was a nice kid with good friends and a bright future.

Condolences to Api's Family and his Friends.

My thoughts are with you today.

I got Blacklisted for non payment of VAT a few years back.

I was leaving the country and must have been on the computer system for non payment. I was led away by Immigration Officers to a special interview room and told that I had not paid tax. I remember asking how much it was and could I pay by credit card? Idiot.

They could not let me leave Thailand, but they did not know whether they could let me leave the airport as it was a late night flight, so I spent the night in the airport cells.

Was let out the next day, I had to deposit 1million baht as surety for the VAT and wait on an official audit. That audit took over a year to do which meant every time I left or came back I had to get a letter signed by Immigration and then processed through the Blacklist backroom at the airport (which took about 1 hour each time). Some officers knew how to process the documentation and passport, others didn't, but my passport was definitely flagged on the computer as every time I got the stink eye, the phone call and the Officer came to lead me away. Embarrassing.

Once the audit was complete a year later, the tax paid, I was finally given the all clear by Immigration and removed from the Blacklist.

So, lesson learned. My Accountant was at fault. Once you earn over 1.8million baht (if I recall correctly) you have to start paying VAT. I earned way more than that and did not pay VAT, hence my problem. Worth double checking your accountant and your statements.