timendres

You are absolutely correct: https://www.ssa.gov/planners/taxes.html

So, it makes sense to delay taking your SS benefits, which only means they will be worth more later, if and when you really require them.

A work permit application receipt is not going to cut it. The work permit must be issued before you can submit the application for extension based on the work permit. However, I believe the work permit can be issued same day, if everything is in place.

I ask all of my spies to sign "no spying, I promise" agreements.

11 hours ago, webfact said:

OMG! Hollywood's best writers could not come up with this comedy.

12 hours ago, kralledr said:

he will get 0.00 bath that is for sure until he did a 100% job!

 

let's face it how stupid can someone be to build a door that has at least 5 millimetres space between the floor ? so welcome cockroaches and more?

That is so commonplace in Thailand I can't count the number of times I have seen it.

My suggestion is to pay the balance, then suggest a compromise that for a small amount of money he will fix the problem. That assumes that it can be fixed for a small amount of money, and the relationship is not too sour at this point.

Otherwise, hire someone new to fix it.

But not paying for the work, or taking this to court, that is nonsense.

On 5/13/2019 at 10:28 AM, NCC1701A said:

i just got my Rabbit Card and just swipe and go. no lines, no coins.

 

I don't live in Bangkok but I needed this to ride the all important Asok-Nana route.   

 

the new BTS train car was nice. the flatscreen that replaced the old maps over the door can be read across the car.    

 

it was however packed full like prisoners being taken to death camps.

Subliminal message?

1 hour ago, chama said:

Someone didn't get the memo or the envelop. Even cops have to pay sometimes! There is always someone senior.

Certain things can only be managed "within" the system. Once the situation moves out of that circle, it is then beyond control and must be dealt with in a different fashion.

I pay for an agent, simply because my extension is quite complicated as it is based on a work permit. That said, I arrive just before the door opens. I am the first person through the door. 15 minutes later, I am on my way home. It costs money, but if you have the money it is worth considering.

7 hours ago, webfact said:

In a related development, Deputy PM Wissanu said yesterday that the junta and the government would meet today to discuss the revocation of orders and announcements originally issued by the junta, but were no longer considered necessary. Some of these orders were issued as far back as 2014, he noted.

I must admit that I did not see this coming. It was thought that the new government would be burdened with this task. Hopefully, this will be done prudently, and provide a small jump start for the new government.

16 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

I reckon the poll just shows that 50% are not old, fat, sex pests who can comfortably socialise with & date young, attractive, educated, financially independent ladies here or in their home countries.... 

Love the judgement here. Like walking up to a paraplegic in a high-tech wheelchair and telling him to climb back in bed where he belongs. Just because an older gentleman wishes to mingle with young, beautiful women, knowing full well they are for hire, does not mean he is a fool. Even at my age, I still get the attention of the occasional "young, attractive, educated and financially independent lady", yet find many of them to be an absolute snooze-fest. Until I find the right one, I will happily rent my fun.

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The new law required beggars to admit to life quality development and protection centres or quit panhandling. Once they are admitted to such centres, they would not be allowed to leave the centres without permission or face a maximum one-month jail term and/or a maximum fine of Bt10,000. 

Wow! Beggar prison.

10 hours ago, Tropposurfer said:

Might I suggest a good spanking is in order for at least one person

The lawyer?

4 hours ago, ExpatOne said:

Give me the authority and one week and I would accomplish more in that week than they did all year. 

Sure about that? Endless examples of "authority" that has been put down like a bad dog.

21 hours ago, webfact said:

the human trafficking prevention and suppression fund had paid a total of Bt6.15 million in compensation to victims in the same period

If I am reading this correctly, it is good to see that they are attempting to provide these "victims" with some money to help them move forward. Yes, I realize how optimistic that thought is.

On 4/29/2019 at 10:08 AM, Beggar said:

For me the situation is really bad. If I can't solve this problem I will move out. If you can't sleep, watch TV or even talk to other persons in your condo anymore then this situation is unbearable. And it is very bad that anybody with a speaker can destroy your investment without any consequences. 

Just one more reason why I rent in Thailand.

3 hours ago, batata said:

การจัดการ   Kār cạdkār  =             manipulation

การจัดการ (actually pronounced: gaan^M jat^L gaan^M) means "management, handling, taking care of". It is not the correct word for "manipulation". RobMuir's post indicating กุศโลบาย (goot^L sa^L lo^M baai^M) was correct, although it would be more commonly used for "strategy". ชักใย (chak^H yai^M) is the best word for the verb "to manipulate", or "pull strings".

5 hours ago, Tony125 said:

https://www.magicjack.com/products.html

Order from above link. Gives you a device plugged into PC that will give you free unlimmited calls from/to USA/canada with USA number . Costs about $50 a year. I have had one for 8 years

I also do this with Skype. No device required. Incoming calls to my US phone number ring Skype on my computer and my phone. Calls to US phone numbers from Skype are unlimited. A tad more expensive (I think about $60/yr), but I really like it.

13 hours ago, GinBoy2 said:

That's not true, I signed up when I was in Thailand. 

 

I used it to see what my contributions had been and what my projected SS benefits would be.

 

You need to receive a security code, to either a US cell phone, or an email. So unless you carry a US cell phone in Thailand you just use the email option

I also signed up from Thailand, but a VPN was required, as the system would not accept an IP address outside the US.

12 hours ago, jollyhangmon said:

... yawn - you repeat yourself & it´s BS of the steaming variety anyway:

 

And... http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30360680

11 hours ago, Humpy said:

UK Governments had the offer of another 99 year lease some years ago and they rejected it.........idiots !!! 

Tossed 'em to the wolves.