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2 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Unfortunately, can't instill common sense where there is none. I used to see loads of locals riding down a very badly potholed road using only one hand on the handlebars. Usually when on the phone, holding an umbrella when it was raining, or in the worst case, holding a new baby in one arm.

I don't live there anymore, but I'm sure it still happens.

My ex never used to wear a helmet till I made her.

Not only when it's raining, also used as sun protection..

1 hour ago, parallaxtech said:

Two questions for those knowledgeable about 23k Thai gold:

 

1. Isn't the international fixed gold price based on 24k gold and, if so, how can Thailand charge the same price for 96.5% gold?  Shouldn't one demand 99.999% gold or is that a different price?

 

2.When you purchase a large amount of gold from a Thai gold shop, they ask for a passport.  Why is this?  I told the merchant that I wished to remain anonymous as I valued my life.  She said that it was only for their records.

1. Different prices

2. Money laundering

20 hours ago, connda said:

Without Warning? Lol.  I don't think so.  Perhaps for the unobservant in society, which is the majority, who don't watch global oil prices or care about geopolitic.  Too preoccupied watching soap operas, mindless game show, and staring at their Smartphones to notice what is happening in the world.  Anyone who has there head out of the sand could see this coming and understand why. 

Yep, no surprise, i had been wondering for quiet some time why petrol (and diesel-) prices haven't risen here for a long time meanwhile they went up in most other countries worldwide.

4 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said:

Hmm..

 

Isn't a very large percentage of the Thai army stationed in those provinces running anti-insurgency campaigns? And if a very large part of the Thai army is stationed in those provinces running an anti-insurgency campaign, how is it possible that there are soooooooo many smuggled cigarettes? If you are running an anti-insurgency campaign, you are looking for abnormalities in goods (weapons and the like); how is it possible to not see the smuggled cigarettes?

 

Double hmm...

 

I wonder who is smuggling the cigarettes? I wonder how they manage to avoid the Thai army as they smuggle?

 

Triple hmm..

 

I guess that we will never know...

 

 

It's about economics, nothing to do with fighting the insurgency. Besides, most soldiers maybe couldn't care less about lung cancer as long as they are stationed in the deep south..

It's part of the new tax system, but for me Chang got a little bit cheaper recently, 285 got more expensiv. I don't drink Archa, but a hike uf 15 Baht per bottle is a fake for sure.

1 hour ago, KittenKong said:

Never pay for anything in advance in Thailand. Pay only when you have got exactly what you want in your hands.

No. If you use ordinary craftmen/repairmen in TH usually you have to pay at least for the needed materials in advance (not for government agencies or big contractors, but they are much more expensive).

This new motorway is very much needed as the existing Highway No. 4 is very busy, overloaded with heavy trucks and extremly dangerous - not because of insurgents, they are nighter active nor present in this part of the country..

It was 36 in the early afternoon down here in Songkhla province, then a big thunderstorm came in, temps fell to 26 immediately, now still some rain, 24 degrees, to cold for a beer from the freezer.

Is this thread only for Jomtien/Pattaya residents? The last 2-3 years i stuck to level 2 on your list, before, for about 30 years, i  enjoyed level 10 at many places all over the country - except Pattaya.. It's not only because i'm aging, but over the years the festivities got more and more restricted to just a few areas and they are so overcrowded now that is just no fun anymore.

15 hours ago, canthai55 said:

And if bankrupt before final payment, jail time.

They pay prisoners 3 bucks a day - stay in jail until the bill paid in full. Takes all your life - tough.

Publish this on the 6 oclock news. Everybody will get the message.

Prisoners don't get paid here, but if they have unpaid fines, every day in prison is accounted for 200 Baht.

16 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

Yes.

On each trip in a Bell bus e.g. you are pointed to "no smoking", "no alcohol drinking" (and fasten seat belt).

Of course there are "pros" who know how to fill a juice bottle with booze before departure.

Seen recently on a Thai related youtube video.

I'm no "pro" but i do this as a passenger on long distance buses and trains too. Why not? Doesn't really make sense. When I'm driving myself I'm sober though, because that makes sense..

OP, are you a writer? A very interesting story, from the beginning to the end. Unpredictable. Better luck with your next partner and thanks for the read.

30 minutes ago, Jonah Tenner said:

I'll give you points for endurance on that one Rooster...

I gave up before page 10.

I didn't make it past page one and am wondering, how many pages the news about "connect four" or as we call it "4 x 4" will generate, as it sounds quiet realistic but i couldn't imagine the last two phrases lasting longer than april the first..

On 20.3.2018 at 3:51 PM, Dmaxdan said:

How are the police and military going to enforce this? Threaten everyone with water pistols.


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Funny idea. But in reality they are quiet able to do this. I lived on the upper part of (Liab) Klong Thawee Watthana for the last decade, they started to close it down for Songkran festivities some years ago, even before the military took over. Check points at all access points, roads and bridges. Has nothing to do with accidents though, it's more about influential persons living there (no, not me, i moved).

21 minutes ago, free123 said:

Hey pom chop thai driving tests... took me 4 times to get the license... later my stepfather asked why I just gave tea money.... well at least it was an achievement... cause here many rules are very different.luckly i found the thai driving laws online in english... .. they drive  crazy but thats thai style love it or leave it...

Err, you mean take it or leave it? I don't love how many Thais drive here, but i have to take it, because without driving i would have to leave the bushes and go back to the cities..

There is not only tap water or bottled water. I'm using filtered water from our well now, but over many years in different locations we used the 20-litre canisters with reprocessed water for about 10 Baht, available nearly everywhere in Thailand. Like tap water quality and taste is different from place to place, but most Thais i know, especially the ones with large families, can't affort bottled water.

4 hours ago, Dogbarker said:

I recently used cashier cheque for several million..much easier and safer

Just wanted to write the same and it's not only easier and safer, it's also cheap, cashier cheques cost only a few baht.

Looking forward, clear sight and clean air here in Songkhla province, not keen to take any pictures, but good time for a barbecue.

7 minutes ago, Thaifish said:

C'mon guys, read the post's I have put up trying to keep it simple. So a bit more explaining. All I want to know is does the Blue Book (rego Papers) prove ownership of a vehicle or is there another form/letter that can prove ownership. I believe that was answered by Richard's post as nobody has come up with another form/letter that shows otherwise.

 

I can wait out the 45 days for the new plates and the Blue Book not a problem. Posts Like >> Money is gone, Your name in the Blue Book can be changed in an eyewink. Is that a serious answer to my OP. Please explain?

 

To the doomsayers I hope they drop the bomb on my front door step when it happens.

 

All I want to know is an answer to my original question and If it is different to Richard's posts we can discuss this on the forum.

 

 

Yes, if your name is in the blue book, it's your's. No other possibilities when you buy it first hand from a car dealer.

8 minutes ago, BernieOnTour said:

In my case, -and yes, the Blue Book is in my name- it worked with:

1) Copy of passport with visa

2) Certificate of Residence from Immigration

3) Copy of my Thai driving license ( I don't understand why, because the ownership has nothing to do with who is driving, but TiT )

I've never lived in a condo, so no blue house book, they made a copy of my Thai driving license too, but that was not mandatory.

20 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

How did you register the car in your name?

... you will have needed some form of proof of address.

 

Accepted Proof of Address usually comes in the form of one of the following::

- Affirmation of Residence letter (from your Embassy). 

- Proof of Residence letter (from Immigration - if you have carried out a 90 day report)

- Work Permit

- House Book

 

 

Many expats and contributors to this forum are indeed registered on their house book (yellow for house) or Condo Book (Dark Blue).

 

 

 

 

Affirmation of residence letter from my embassy, as they didn't accept one from the immigration, and yes, it's only one of them.

On 16.1.2018 at 11:55 PM, richard_smith237 said:

A receipt of payment wouldn't go amiss - with your name on it of course. 

 

To register the vehicle in your name you would need to prove your address (i.e. Affirmation of Residence from your Embassy or Immigration, House book (with your name in it) or Work Permit).

 

Ultimately if the Blue Book (Registration Document) is in your name you are the owner.  

 

 

I'm not sure why your Thai partner signed any documents... the purchase of your car has little to do with her other than she may have been there to help you translate. 

 

 

I agree with most of your post, but there is no need to be registered in the house book as it is not possible. I've never cared about a yellow one and never had a problem to register a car in my name.

7 hours ago, Happy enough said:

3 million views is not 3 million people liking what they saw i can assure you. the vast majority of thais would have taken offence by what he said and the way he was acting up in public and no it was not BKK slang he was talking it was very much Isaan , you clearly don't understand thai or what thais deem as acceptable or unacceptable. show that to a few thais and ask them if what i say is true or not. try not to use a bar girl as an example, they'll laugh at anything you put in front of them if it makes you happy

Wow, you're a very smart guy, aren't you? After living 10 years in the western outskirts of BKK i moved down to Songkhla province; sorry, no bar girls here and there. I'm fluent in Thai since 30 years, living with Thais and some Burmese only, but yeah, you're right, i don't know nothing..

I hate and fear this container truck drivers, they drive as hell. That's why i don't like the road from Hat Yai to Sadao, one of the most dangerous and deadliest of Thailand, lots of these bersekers going after smaller vehicles.

Wow, 3 million views, Thais like this sort of slapstick, at least men. Drunk and young, ha ha, he is quiet fluent, but rather Bangkok slang than Isaan dialect.