Laza 45

On 1/2/2021 at 12:29 PM, ExpatOilWorker said:

Rising iron ore prices, Australia’s success in containing the novel coronavirus, global optimism with the advent of successful vaccines, and positive surprises around its economic recovery have fueled the Australian dollar’s rally.

“We do expect a solid recovery in 2021, with global growth forecasts at 5.2 per cent – led by the US and China,” Stephen Halmarick, economist at Commonwealth Bank of Australia said in a note.

I think all that is correct.. plus.. The huge stimulus in America is driving down bond rates ... bond rates in America are near 0 and expected to stay there for the foreseeable future.. .... Prime interest rate in America at the moment.. 3.25%.. Australia 5.24.. this difference makes Australia a better place to park money.. 

On 12/30/2020 at 5:17 PM, Laza 45 said:

Might depend where you are from.. for Australia I was able to send in my divorce document in by post.. and got the Freedom to Marry by return mail..  Also.. because of Covid I was able to send in the translation to the Legalization Office by mail.. normally it has to be in person. I did turn out to be easier than a trip to Bangkok for us.. but.. it wasn't easy...  The translation into Thai is a legal document and has to be exactly as they want it.  No problem if you are using an agent.. they do this all the time and know how to present it.  The people I used to do our translation were not up to speed with the requirements.. it took 4 or 5 attempts to get it right. We would send in a translation and they would send it back with corrections needed... We finally got it right and received the certified document needed which we took to the Ampur.. Whoever does the translation must have the proper seals to  certify their translation.  

This looks like good news...  

https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1199064-foreign-ministry-offering-free-translation-certification-of-docs/?fbclid=IwAR2nZm75DZDSDm400T246MemqJO0KMlYhdpU20trmsxmaFW2yxcbUFvRMD4

On 12/30/2020 at 4:10 PM, Andy from Kent said:

 

 

For those people who lack the money for translation services, this should be very good news.

It isn't just the money.. which isn't great.. the main advantage as I see it is that it makes the whole process easier.. Good news...

20 hours ago, John Drake said:

 

Okay, give'em nuthin'. That'll show'em. Make them spend 3000 baht to get coupons for 3000 more. That's the trick. Country is hoarding its cash and you seem to think it's a good idea.

https://themindunleashed.com/2020/12/54-million-americans-including-18-million-kids-to-lack-access-to-sufficient-food-by-years-end.html?fbclid=IwAR0Tb33UmbqkTc8iTxP9LOhyegkADV_wy9DhrIa1wLC3Q2yzKHpEG9weGEU

Follow the science.. 

“It’s wacko, it’s weird; it’s not true that MSG has any kind of toxic or causative role in food allergies.”

https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/is-msg-bad-for-your-health/

I don't think it matters what they plan.. post Covid the market will be shaped by the 'new normal'.. vaccinations, pre flight testing.. the cost of seats.. each countries departure & entry requirements and their level of infection and recovery... many unknowns.. Also how quickly people's economic situation recovers from the disruption to their lives.. No matter how much governments or passengers would like things to return to the normal of 2019 ... it ain't going to happen..  

13 hours ago, Olivie said:

 

It's easy to not have cases when you don't test people.

You must be living under a rock.  They have been testing... .all returnees.. no leak into communities... also testing prisons and all going into them.. also hospital workers.. anyone they catch coming over the border illegally .. now rolling out tests for over 10,000 very quickly..   They quickly got the outbreak in Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai under control very quickly with testing.. Also worth reading:  

4 hours ago, Tug said:

To bad would have been great to know what he and trump had cooked up with the russans it’s also another slap in the face of the American judicial system imo sad but not unexpected 

This may not be the end of it... a Pardon if accepted is an admission of guilt.. if Flynn were called to give evidence at any Trump enquire he would not be able to invoke the 5th amendment.. he is already guilty.. he would have to answer questions  or try to lie his way out of it.. Trump is relying on him being a good liar.. the other option for Flynn in such circumstances would to throw Trump under the bus and try to cut a plea deal for a shorter prison sentence.. how much does Flynn love Trump? 

On 11/20/2020 at 3:37 PM, NACHALUAY said:

thanks guys.  joint account doesnt work for immigration.  ATM card i knew wasnt practical ,so illegal too. i guess im not surprised. widow cant get funds but of course the state can get it.

i suppose i will need some kind of power of attorney or last will and testament or suchlike

I have a term deposit account with Bangkok Bank.. in my name.. but.. my wife's name is on it too.. The statement for immigration only shows my name and is accepted.. when I die she will have access to the account.. in the meantime it is a 2 signature account.  Worked fine for my non O marriage visa a couple of months ago.. speak to a  BKB  manager ..

21 hours ago, quake said:

i think the family of the deceased need to be contacted , before the paper will be issued by embassy to take to the morgue to release the body.

 

 

Yes.. that is the problem for the wife.. A few years ago a guy I knew was killed.. It took 10 days or 2 weeks for the body to be released.  Traumatic for the poor woman.. Best to get it sorted to make things easier for her. 

I paid 15k for same about a year ago.. Many Thais don't like to pay for dentistry.. would rather chew on their gums and buy gold..

18 minutes ago, Kenny202 said:

I believe that to be true. But there prices are usually 20% higher than proper Samsung, Oppo, Jaymart, Banana shops which are usually close by. Unless they offer terms. 10% down and 1000 baht a month for the rest of your life.

 

And they don't tend to sell accessories anymore. Usually shops in the mall specializes in only phone accessories and very cheap. I don't get it

I have no idea how it works.. rent must be high in the malls.. I had a glass screen replaced on my phone recently at one of the stalls.. 100 Bt..In Australia they would have told me to throw it away and buy a new one.. My wife said it should have been 8o Bt..!  I can't see how they can pay the rent and eat.. 

ABC & SBS ..Australia..  the BBC...CNN.. Bloomberg.. Aljazeera... are just a few..

On 11/4/2020 at 10:53 AM, Opossum said:

Hello

I need to legalise a few documents @ Thai Ministry of Foreign Affair and want to send them by mail. What do I need to consider?

- Do I have to write a formal letter in Thai? Are there existing templates of letters in Thai?

- Anything else I need to consider?

- Is it maybe better to consider a legalisation service bureau?

 

Ubobjoe has it right.   We went through the process awhile ago.. It works ok by mail but you have to have the translation 'perfect'.. it took us about 4 or 5 tries to get it right..  There is a English teaching shop here that does translations and has the proper stamps.  It is a legal document and must be perfectly presented. The agents in Bangkok know the ropes and can do it in one go. As I say our guy here took a number of times before it was acceptable.. but.. much better for us than making a trip to Bangkok.  They understand and write English at the office.. no problem.