Peterw42

OP, there is no data or accurate figures as to the value of your condo. In Thailand, properties change hands and the price is not public knowledge, only the buyer and the seller know the actual figures. Anything else, including HipFlat or similar, is based on "asking" price not actual sales price. So long as you didn't overpay when you bought the condo, its probably worth what you paid for it. The Thailand market doesn't have incremental rises each year like western markets, most of the time properties are the same value they were 10 years ago, only the (never achieved) asking price has gone up. A lot of the time, the low land office valuation is a more realistic figure than the asking prices. I have bought and sold 3 condos in Thailand, and the sales figure has always been way less than any listed asking price of similar properties, sometimes 60% of asking prices, and always closer to the land office appraisal figure. This is why you always hear people talking about how bad the Thai market is, its because people originally bought at the ridiculous asking price, now 5 years later their property is still worth its original value.

Usually around 2,000 baht. Keep in mind, if you are replacing an old one with an inverter type, that requires an extra switch wire, that could add to a standard install.

I'm sure Lazada would have what you are looking for

OP, in the 10 years you have lived in Thailand, have you continued to do tax returns, voted, kept a house in Australia etc. Or, are you like many guys who get great pleasure in declaring to all the government depts that you now live in Thailand. Are you an actual citizen or have you lived in Australia as a resident prior to leaving

All the cinema chains have extensive websites, I imagine the current pricing and promotions are on those websites.

Firstly, read whatever is your responsibility in any lease contract you sign. If it says you have to steam clean the carpets and service the airconn when you leave, the the landlord will probably keep your deposit to cover these thing. Document everything going in, take photos, a jointly signed condition report etc, so no surprises about damage you are accused of doing. Presuming no money owing when you leave, you are at the whim of the landlord unless you have the time and money to pursue a court case. You could always withhold the last couple of months rent when moving out if you suspect the landlord will hold on to your deposit. A lease via an agent would probably afford more protection. At the end of the day, most landlords probably aren't in the business of keeping deposits.

As above, no letter means no sale. Possibly doing you a favor, as the seller may have an outstanding debt with the condo juristic or the condo isn't in the foreign quota etc. Otherwise, The seller could possibly force the issue by having a lawyer make a formal request

Possibly on google maps if you get a thai friend to search in Thai. Otherwise, just keep your eyes open, there are lots around.

Thais buys condos as well., its not exclusively foreigners who buy. Depending on the area, the foreign quota may never fill up and most sales are to Thais. There are plenty of condo blocks, even in the expat areas, where the majority is Thai owned Foreigners still buy in the Thai quota doing company ownership, when the foreign quota is full

I just did my extension in Pattaya last week. Kor ror 2 required, obtained the day before

You will get a much better rate changing in Thailand, it can be 5% better in some instances.

I presume the agent is preparing and presenting all the documents, maybe they are getting a kor ror 2. Just out of interest, does the agent also take care of the finances ?

Where, in the known universe, is property 30% less than it was a few years ago ????

Unless you use a local mom and pop shop for the install, the big box stores are usually just using the same contractor/s around Pattaya. I know for a fact the same guy does BigC and homepro installs, and the day he worked at one of our properties, was wearing a powerbuy Tshirt. People are kidding themselves that there are teams of professional licensed installers for each brand and each shop.

OP, there are plenty of condos in Bangkok, in quiet leafy suburbs BUT you wont be close to transport, shopping malls etc. Its usually one or the other.

I think the OP is possibly asking how much per kilometer you can claim (as a business expense), if using a car for business. Most countries have a predefined amount set by their tax office.

Its pretty straight forward, chanote is who owns the property, blue book is who lives at the property.

There is a big difference between questioning the results, and lying about the results. He isn't being charged with causing the riots, he is being charged with trying to overturn an election. The same as you are free to question these charges, but you are not free to say its fake, when its not fake. One is free speech, the other is lying.

I'm over the darkside, and there is a new bar opening up every week.

Rattanakorn market usually has seafood/oysters.

No, you can still rent a bike, with or without a license, most rental guys dont care less about the license. You wont see that many without helmets nowadays (maybe around at jomtien as thats a different station), The Thais tend to know when the checkpoints are set up and wear accordingly. Just as likely as anyone else. How carefully you ride has nothing to do with getting stopped. Most of the time they setup a checkpoint and pull over everyone. No, thats a car license. You need a bike license (IDP) to ride a bike The legislation says, you are required to get a Thai license once you are on a long stay visa (by default is 90 days). Its not checked but could be if you have a serious accident and it turns out you didnt get a thai license when required.

I have been using a small mom and pop shop for years now, halfway up theppasit road. just past the new traffic lights towards suk rd. New tyres, repairs, repairs to a broken rim, often no charge for small jobs. They may not be the cheapest or have the biggest range but I prefer the personal service and have built a relationship.

Some offices do have sub offices attached to them. Pattaya has a branch office at siricha, Phuket has one at patong.

OP, maybe mention the local office you are dealing with, and what visa/extension you are getting.

Most guys I know that have taken wife to Australia, dont apply in Thailand, they get tourist visa then apply in Australia, bridging visa etc.