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Cabinet To Approve Extra Holiday Leading To 6-Day Break
Enzian replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News Headlines
So my attempt at an online 90 day report, the 15 days starting tomorrow, may or may not get processed? -
I'm sure there are many who agree with you, and there may be no right or wrong between us, just a matter of comfort level. I will say a big reason I'm set up like this is that my live-in TGF sees a lot of stories of scams on her phone and has influenced me; she probably also thinks that if I never get scammed then I will have no reason to ever suspect her. So: this way I have peace of mind, and a walk to the bank is just good exercise for an old retired guy. But it would be helpful if someone could point out a real flaw in my system; that's partly why I posted. Thanks, to you, and everyone.
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I've said it before, I have a Thai bank account, but no credit or debit card and no app (had one then deleted it). Unless it's an inside job, the only way money can leave my account is if I appear in front of a teller with my passport and bankbook, even for a transfer which I never do (only cash if I want to give money to someone, and if they are far away I just don't do it, or I have my business partner in the US do it if it's legit, and he doublechecks my thinking). I do allow the bank to send me an instant SMS of any change plus or minus in my balance (also useful when I receive a transfer from the US). And I use an iPhone.
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Life is a beach! Let's go! Serfs up!
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Thai and Russian FMs Meet in Phuket to Discuss Regional and Global Issues
Enzian replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
One pariah having a "fruitful discussion" with another soon-to-be pariah. -
Lawyer Not Afraid Of Senators Suing Him For Defamation
Enzian replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News Headlines
Let's get right to the point and talk about putting the military firmly under civilian control for god's sake. -
High-end watch demand increases among younger Thai generation
Enzian replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News Headlines
This is new to me. So those (possibly Indian) fellows who hold watches in my face on the sidewalks of Sukhumvit several times a day, or from their motorbikes as they go past, are not completely wasting their time? -
Thailand: Pita’s loss is Thaksin’s gain
Enzian replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News Headlines
Those who are saddened that Polish jokes are now frowned upon and out of fashion (for good reason I'd say), will be heartened to learn that there is now a replacement country available that inspires clever inventions! -
Thailand: Pita’s loss is Thaksin’s gain
Enzian replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News Headlines
Couldn't he have kept some of his policy intentions to himself until he was settled in office? Assuming he was serious? I'm not saying he has been wrong, but that one thing has been a no-win and red cape to a red bull (no pun intended) with the large conservative elements of the country--even if his proposal is very mild in its extent. -
I'm no expert, but it seems this is where the "agents" system becomes an even more serious issue. If I can use money to have an agent appear for me at Immigration and guarantee an outcome (I don't) then any criminal from around the world can do the same. What if these sort had to each appear in person in front of an officer and answer random questions while the officer searches the data base on the desktop computer? Does anyone talk about how the agent system helps bad guys hide, or are they all just there to look like they are doing something?
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Thailand must simplify processes to solve statelessness
Enzian replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News Headlines
The Legal Status Network Foundation is clearly an NGO, and their website is fairly good. So it is not part of the Thai government, but tries to work with the government. Its Director says "Thailand does not lack political will", but it appears he is just being polite to the people in government he has to work with, or try to work with, since he also indicates that they are moving at a pace which makes a snail look speedy. It would be so great if the MFP would take up the issues this NGO is promoting. -
Thailand aims to boost economy with health tourism campaign
Enzian replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News Headlines
"Discover the New You"? Sex change transition? Maybe the Thai government can give this as an option to spending time in the Bangkok Hilton (prison) for a drug offense. -
Yep, we presume that a currency will gain strength with higher rates, and vice versa. But this is just one out of a set of proposals only. I'd like to follow this topic because my tgf has a loan on farmland with some kind of government bank set up to provide liquidity to farmers--I don't know the official name, should find out, though I've met a branch manager. The rate on her loan is currently 9.75%. She recently had to sign a new contract because she went through a period of non-performance and the principal rose (but they didn't try to foreclose on the security). This is probably too much personal information for a public forum, but if anyone has insights on these situations I'd appreciate comments. Thanks.
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Return of foreign buyers helping property sector to grow
Enzian replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News Headlines
Sorry, I was not clear. I mean if you extrapolate the number of transfers by foreigners for the first quarter as reported in the article to a full year, you come up with 15K or somewhat more (assuming a constant rate of increase going on) purchases by foreigners this year for the entire country if I've done it right, which doesn't seem like enough. IF their data collection means anything. -
Return of foreign buyers helping property sector to grow
Enzian replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News Headlines
This seems to say that the number of purchases ("transfers") by non-citizens increased year-over-year in the first quarter, but the average price per unit fell. I'm renting an 80 sq meter condo near Nana bts that the owner (Asian, but not Chinese) wants to sell at 6.5 mil baht, no takers, doesn't want to lower his asking. I'm not worried I'll have to move. Domestic buyers are holding off probably because of already high household debt, and these ongoing attempts to get top dollar by owners who don't have to sell. Finally, a rate of around 15,000/year (though probably somewhat more), doesn't seem like very many. -
Bangkok warned of quake risks for pre-2007 buildings amid Myanmar tremors
Enzian replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
Still having my California general contractor's license (on inactive) I will point out that with earthquakes it's not bulk or size that matters but rather sheer value, what happens when a structure is subjected to extreme sideways lateral forces. I hope Bangkok never finds out.