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3 hours ago, JustAnotherHun said:

So what? Laws are not the same in UK and Thailand. It's their country, not your colony. So they make their rules as they like to and you as a guest have to respect them.

You don't have to carry your passport, a copy is enough. What's the problem?

What do you talking about? I didn't talk about thai rules I just contest those who says that you need to carry the original passport with you despite they well aware of the huge drama and discomfort you will experience in case of loss or damage.

What's the problem? Obviously you didn't read all the posts

22 hours ago, Leslie850 said:

What a carry on people leaving in hordes victimisation feeling not wanted here, 

the UK authorities should do more of this, I for one except the rules of Thailand, it's their country. Live by the rules a happy life follows.

Cheat the system and pay the price Bad people out good people stay.

Have a great day.

Do you carry your passport with you all the time while you are in UK? I'm living in UK too but I never carry my passport with me, just the ID. No one is trying to cheat the system and in any case has nothing to do with the subject we are discussing here 

I never carry passport with me but just a copy. If they need to see the original came along with me in my condo. Passport must stay in a safe place. That's all

If you hold a retirement or any non immigrant visa you need to get a re entry permit when you flight abroad If you don't have it the airlines doesn't boarding you unless you have a ticket to leave Thailand within 30 days. I honestly didn't understand very well what happened to that guy.

Thailand is still among the most affordable destination for expat retiress. Really?

Have you seen the Thai Baht performance in the last months? Take a look if you haven't noticed yet. 

Moreover, also the thai Baht contributing to complicate things since it growing too strong against western currencies Then due to this overvaluation of thai currency many are struggling to meet the financial requirements ,not to mention the cost of living. In other words, Thailand is becoming too expensive thanks to the Baht as well

7 minutes ago, hello55060 said:

People shouldn't be allowed to leave their home country without being able to produce valid travel insurance, same why uninsured drivers aren't allowed on the roads in UK. 

Well, then only who are  young, handsome and healthy will travel all the others at home

5 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

If you can pay for your own medical emergencies whatever they may be (i.e - have +/- 5million baht instantly accessible) then you would not become a burden on anyone should the worst happen... 

 

So... to your point... to those who, in the comments, sponsor and incite to 'not obtain' health insurance, how would you pay for your medical emergencies? or are you just hoping to get a way with it.

 

Harsh I know and I apologise if that upsets any sensitivities, reality is never pretty.

 

I'm not yet sure what I'll do in my 70's when my insurance premiums have become too expensive for my Wife and I... perhaps a move back to the UK... or perhaps keeping a large chunk in the coffers for an emergency rainy day...  its a tricky issue and not one I'm unsympathetic to, but ignoring the issue, throwing caution to the wind is not a solution, neither is relying on crowd-funding... 

 

 

 

You didn't answer the question

9 minutes ago, HAKAPALITA said:

So then you cant afford it. Stay Home. As most responsible folks have to do.

I'm already at home and it's here in LOS. Why don't you try to stay at home yourself?

To those who, in the comments, sponsor and incite to obtain an health insurance, would be able to indicate which company insures a 64-year-old probably with pre-existing conditions? And at which prices of course. Let's see how good you are.

But no mentioned about the nationality of these illegal guys. 

Those numbers seems little credible to me I think it's just propaganda Anyway the great majority of the arrested come from the neighboring countries. 

2 years driving license is unable to drive anywhere it's valid for Thailand only, this is the reason that you can't get international permit based on it. Anyway my destination is Italy

Hi to all     

Unfortunately I did a big mistake  when I renewed my 5 year thai driving license because I did it relying  on my tourist visa  while I should have to get a non immigrant first.  And then they issued to me a 2 yrs  license instead the usual 5 yrs  However  I didn’t give much account of that, since I believed that I could get international permit anyway .But unfortunately I found that I can’t do this, and it was told me that I have to wait the expiring of my current license in order to apply for a 5 yrs ones despite now I'm holding a non immigrant visa .  But now I absolutely need the international driving permit since I will leave to Europe for a short period of time. Then my question is: can I do a conversion of my 2 yrs  license to 5 yrs without having to wait the expiring of my 2 yrs  license?

Thank you

Ok but what 's not clear to me is the why, I mean the real reason of which he was refused to entry. Just  because he was unable to provide a booked accommodation? A little hard to believe .Then they should reject hundreds a day

Is Pattaya reputation  a police concerns? It shouldn't be unless they planning to  tranform  Pattaya into a police state

Which other countries in the world required  insurance for tourists? Can those fools that had voted yes set a list of  them? I've visited many countries in the world and no one of them had asked me for an insurance Why should be different for Thailand ? 

Many expats live in Thailand on less than 45,000 baht a month.

So what?!!!  I don't like this article

Maybe it's not a bad idea to tracking the Chinese tourists  by GPS so they won't lost. I don't realize the  why they don't travel individually or at least with their family like as we westerners do. But they always need to travel joined with huge groups.   

Like as a prisoners, boycott, if they do something like that  As a foreign tourist and I'm feeling offended for that I hope this is a joke

18 hours ago, FolkGuitar said:

 

Actually, it is not murder. A charge of 'murder' requires premeditation.

This would be a charge of 'manslaughter' if the victim dies.

It's not a manslaughter it's a voluntary murder. If you hit a head by punches and kicks using brutal force  you are well aware that this can lead a people to death. It's not like as in the movies that they always get up. Therefore no excuses no extenuating circumstances. 

On 4/21/2017 at 7:44 PM, Psimbo said:

I think you will find you will not get an re-entry permit based on a tourist visa. Once you get the Non- Imm O and retirement permit you can then apply for a re-entry permit (single B1900, multiple 3800).

Wrong! I got a re-entry permit based on my tourist visa, 2 years ago, no problem at all. Then are you sure about the fees that you displayed? Single entry is 1000 Baht only ,not 1.900 unless they're changed lately.  But 3.800 for multi-entry is correct 

I didn't buy anything at farang price up to now. But if I'm notice that they try to apply a farang price to me I'll give up. I'm definitely uncompromising on this

I set Germany as main destination I know that there are not border controls but I could meet problems at check in in Germany. upon our departure to Italy   So I need to be sure not to make any mistakes.

Anyway thank you for your answers 

On 8/14/2017 at 11:07 AM, Alidiver said:

They don't want unemployed in Thailand.

We are talking about tourists not of expats