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Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital is also a possibility, ie., even if for a second opinion. Check their web site. Both Bumrungrad and Samitivej accept certain foreign medical insurances that substantially cut your out of pocket costs. For some foreign policies, 100% coverage for in-patient care.

Long stay foreign resident - This year I now get 3-4 scam calls a day telling from the country code. But when I speak English, callers hang up. 

VAT and Customs Duty taxes may be controlled by Free Trade Agreements, eg., zero VAT. PM Thaksin has been actively negotiating many new FTA's to boost trade. So predicting the additional revenues from additional 7% VAT on imported goods maybe be complicated.

"Here's Why Gold Is At A Record High - Forbes"

"Gold has added 394% in value over the past 20 years, according to FactSet data, below the S&P 500's 522% return over the two-decade period, but still a remarkable feat considering gold is an inorganic material without the potential to return profits to shareholders as a stock would."  Mar 9, 2567 BE  https://www.forbes.com

Requires an aggregate of 180 days, so not a Thai resident tor taxation purposes.

Fines won't bring back the dead. Why wait for that to happen?

I look forward to UK making its English more understandable.

50 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

They were taken to the Ao Nang Police Station to face charges of working without permission.

What about their employers also be charged? Or is there no law that they violate by hiring foreigners without work permits  - and knowingly. Did these foreigners just sneak in to these establishments and begin to work without any Thai employer awareness? 

The various jobs related especially to the entertainment industry are filled by the owners who surely must know requirement that foreigners need work permits. I don't see how recent reported foreigners being arrested for lack of work permits that otherwise require Thai employer pre-approval be able to work without employer knowledge.

Without arresting Thai employers, the work permit system is a scam on foreigners.

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

However, travellers on Rama II Road should be prepared for delays and consider alternative routes where possible.

I've know the area before construction began and haven't seen much in the way of traffic delays in Rama II Road in Bang Khun Thian area due to this construction. The construction activities themselves appear to be very controlled and confined with minimal interference with public traffic. Albeit, I would have preferred a light rail system that would be more pollution free but it can't carry cargo.

27 minutes ago, eyeman said:

I just don't get it from a Thai parent perspective

Add that to parents with helmetless very young sitting on parent's lap on a motorbike.

25 minutes ago, JeffersLos said:

I see it in Bangkok everyday. 

 

Big truck needs to pull out wide then cut left across the lanes of the traffic to turn into a small soi. A motorbike or car speeding up their lane has no chance. You've got to be on your toes to not smash into the back of the car in front that has had to suddenly stop in the middle of the lane. 

Also consider in turning to the left, the driver sits on the right side of the truck. Even with left side mirrors it would be difficult to see a motorbike close to the truck.

16 hours ago, Harsh Jones said:

But as far as Subic goes

Any comments on Cebu and its beaches? Seems the most desirable area for expat life.

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Nevertheless, they also conveyed understanding towards China, as the submarine construction was reported to be halfway complete.

Unless China finds a substitute buyer for that sub, Thailand is going to have to make major concessions to retract its sub purchase without loss of its massive payments.

Meanwhile: "In 2012 the RTN bought the SCTT (Submarine Command Team Trainer) simulator from Rheinmetall. Delivered in 2014 and now operating at Sattahip Naval Base, it simulates generic systems and capabilities of diesel-electric submarines." https://www.shephardmefia.com

So a whole submarine command operating for nine years, submarine downpayment and annual installnents made, only to get frigates instead? RTN competence and waste of Treasury funds need review (hint: MFP next House session). 

Going into the sea at 3am without weed is just as stupid, especially without a buddy. Hard to criticize weed soley for his action.

Going into the sea at 3am without weed is just as stupid, especially without a partner. Hard to criticize weed for his action.

4 hours ago, nobodysfriend said:

I like EV's , but I do not want a rolling computer .

I like to drive myself , do not want a car that tells me what I need to do .

My wife has already taken that part ...

Make simple , robust EV's with easily exchangeable batteries that can go all-terrain , I would be a buyer ...

Like this one : https://evcentral.com.au/munro-mark-1-budget-electric-4x4-from-scotland-would-have-aussie-appeal/

 

 

So drive your self. There's no mandate for auto drive and to my knowledge nowhere as yet full auto drive has been approved. 

RTP needs to be decentralized from a national to a stratified organization (ie., nation, province, district) whereby each level of leadership is elected and directly accountable to its representative public. Imagine the whole of police organizations in the US were under the US Deparment of Justice but with the DOJ appointed by an unelected presidential committee -  chaos, corruption.

Nominated by an unelected committee, denied by an unelected Senate. Situation normal. "Thainess democracy."

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

where it successfully identified approximately 100 fake news.

In the West "free speech?"

21 hours ago, webfact said:

The reformist party won last year’s national election but failed to form a government.

To be clear 

'The reformist party won last year’s national election but was blocked by a military minority coalition to form a government.'

"failed" sounds like MVP's fault to the unknowing.

2 hours ago, khunjeff said:

And this particular increase has nothing whatsoever to do with "adjusting" the passenger service charge for inflation.

Nice double dip.

Grab pays AoT to provide services and passenger customers pay Aot for the priviledge:

"to enhance passenger convenience and elevate service standards, the Airports of Thailand (AoT) unveiled the latest addition to Suvarnabhumi Airport: Grab taxi services."