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    Question ref Coconut Island.

    in Phuket

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    The entirety of the beach is owned by the state. While the English translation uses the word "foreshore", please do not think the word "foreshore" limits state ownership to the wet land exposed between high and low tides, as this would be an incorrect assumption.

     

    To be crystal clear, the beach in its entirety is owned by the state, from the wet land exposed at low tide to the edge of the dry sand that usually abuts the closest beach front title deed.

     

    No private individual or company can own the beach or restrict access through or along the beach.

     

    You have the same right as anyone else to walk on or access the beach, as long as you can access the beach without trespassing anyone else's land.

     

    Here is the relevant extract from the Civil and Commercial Code, Section 1304, Paragraph 2:

     

    The domain public of the State includes every kind of State property which is in use for public interest or reserved for the common benefit, such as:

     

    2. property for the common use of the people e.g., foreshores, waterways, highways, lakes

     

    In terms of the pier/pontoon, you cannot assume that you have the right of access just because it is moored or otherwise secured on the beach.

     

    Being secured to state property does not grant the right of public access.

     

    If a boat was secured to the same spot by a rope, you would not have the right of access onto the boat. The pier/pontoon is the same.

     

    Now the pier/pontoon may or may not have all the correct permissions to be placed where it is, but that still does not give you the right of access.

     

    In reality, the website you provided a screenshot of is probably more about marketing and selling a dream as opposed to making an unwise claim against state land.

     

    As you well know, a friendly and cheerful disposition is always the best way forward. If you access that section of the beach and there is a question from your neighbours, then a smile and the polite explanation of the law should be all that is required as I am sure your neighbours know the law aswell.

     

    Any more than that and I would let your district office resolve the situation. You live in a coastal area, so your district office will be extremely aware of the law surrounding the beach and access to it.

     

    My best advice, however, would be to stay off the pier/pontoon unless you are invited. As always, it's better to get along with your neighbours if at all possible.

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    Thailand Pass changes in the pipeline?

    in COVID-19 Coronavirus

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    2 hours ago, asiam110 said:

    This is new, it could be 24days confinement?  How does that work, is this if you involuntarily come into contact with someone at hospital that you never wanted to go to (as asymptomatic and otherwise healthy) on your last day that has covid19?

     

    Does the word 'only' belong anywhere near that sentence ????

     

    Someone could be:

     

    1. Doing a 10 day hotel quarantine, and

     

    2. They take a mandatory PCR test on day 9, and

     

    3. A positive test result is returned the next day, so

     

    4. Off to hotel quarantine for 14 days

     

    That's something like 23 or 24 days duration, depending on how the days are calculated.

    FDA Import/Export License

    in Chiang Mai

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    So first steps, before you engage a lawyer or other specialist consultant is that you will need to decide your business structure. In this situation, most people opt for a limited company.

     

    This is because you will need to apply for paperless customs approval, and normally you will be VAT registered.

     

    Also, in terms of the FDA, the license and product approvals will be issued in a specific name. That is normally done in a company name as the company will endure whereas individuals do not. FDA registrations in individual names can get very messy to be honest.

     

    Remember that to import, the FDA license will need to match the name of the importer.

     

    Next steps are that you will need a physical premises that will need to be food safe, as you will be handling food items for repackaging. You will also need a satisfactory storage area for raw and finished products.

     

    You will need your premises before you apply for each product approval.

     

    Moving on, each product, in each size, needs FDA approval, which requires a separate submission, analysis, etc.

     

    So dried sage 50 gram needs a separate submission and approval to dried sage 100 gram.

     

    Also, the packaging for each product, in each size, needs approval as part of each product approval.

     

    I'm aware that none of this directly answers the question in your OP, however I'm letting you know these details as it's a lot cheaper than a lawyer running through the same details.

     

    So, first steps would be company formation, VAT registration (if required), obtain appropriate premises, apply for FDA license, undergo inspection, obtain license.

     

    Once this has been done, you then need to make an FDA submission for each item/size and gain approval to produce and package each item/size.

     

    Once you have completed this you will have a product number that can be placed on the packaging for each item.

     

    Next you need to register for paperless customs.

     

    At this point you can correctly import, repackage, and sell on your approved items.

     

    It's an expensive do.

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    FDA Import/Export License

    in Chiang Mai

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    What do you need the license for? Is this for a one off import that has been stopped by customs, or do you intend importing or exporting on a commercial basis?

     

    The FDA do not issue import or export licenses as such. The FDA grants registration to the company that applies, and it approves products on a one by one basis.

     

    The registration requirements differ depending on whether you wish to register food or drink, medicines, cosmetics, etc. and whether you will be manufacturing the product yourself or not.

     

    It would help if you would be able to clarify the product category (such as either food, alcohol, medicines, medical devices, etc.) and whether you manufacture the product yourself.

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    ThaiPass - Using Govt SSO Ins To Satisfy Req

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

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    5 minutes ago, Chad3000 said:

    I was told I can maintain my SS after retirement for life.

     

    I've only had Thai Social Security for about 5-6 years.

     

    Any idea when I leave my employer what needs to be done?

     

    Anyone making more than 1 years worth of Social Fund payments qualifies to join the voluntary payments scheme.

     

    You need to go to the Social Fund office for your district and apply. They might require payment to be made by direct debit.

     

    You have 6 months to apply after you leave your job. After that you cannot be accepted into the scheme. If you don't speak good Thai then you will need to take a Thai speaker with you.

     

    It may be that your Social Fund office has never done this for a non-Thai citizen before and they tell you it cannot be done.

     

    It can be done, and people do it. The Social Fund rules say nothing about the nationality of the contributor.

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    ThaiPass - Using Govt SSO Ins To Satisfy Req

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

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    That's similar to what I thought. I ask because I've been paying in for a few years aswell.

     

    My understanding is that you have got 6 months after you retire to get yourself enrolled onto the voluntary payments scheme. The last payment amount I heard was 432 baht per month.

     

    My understanding, though, was that if you missed voluntarily payments then your coverage could be terminated. So in effect you can have lifetime coverage, but it is contingent on small but lifetime payments.

     

    A very good scheme for those who qualify, especially those in older age and even more so if insurance requirements are increased in the future.

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    Insomnia

    in Health and Medicine

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    I suffer from very bad jet lag when I travel from Europe to Asia.

     

    After many years, there are two things that work for me. The first thing is that I set my alarm clock to ring 30 minutes earlier each day, until my body is adjusted. It's dreadful when you wake up. You really have to force yourself out of bed.

     

    The second thing that helps me is going to sleep with the bedroom curtains partly open. Having sunlight in the bedroom helps to wake me up in a more natural manner.

     

    I wish there was an easier solution.

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    ThaiPass - Using Govt SSO Ins To Satisfy Req

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

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    3 hours ago, Crossy said:

    This is indeed excellent news.

     

    BUT

     

    I've not received a new card for several years as apparently they don't issue them any longer. I've kept the old one although it's getting a bit lot beaten up.

     

    So, without a card how does one prove entitlement?

     

    My staff have contacted the Social Fund about this. Apparently the Social Fund can issue a card for non-Thai citizens.

     

    Let's see what happens next week when they go to the Social Fund office.

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    do not get covid vaccine

    in COVID-19 Coronavirus

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    Your girlfriend was having an acute myocardial infarction during a checkup?

     

    An acute myocardial infarction is commonly called a heart attack.

     

    She also had very serious kidney failure at the same time?

     

    Is your girlfriend in ICU at the minute?

     

    @Sheryl have you got any comment to add?

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    Vaccine Passport lost, where to get a new one? Actually, is it needed if travelling to the UK?

    in COVID-19 Coronavirus

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    54 minutes ago, Neeranam said:

    One Sinovac, 1 Astra. 

     

    Unfortunately the UK government does not yet recognise Sinovac. This means you would be classed as unvaccinated.

     

    If you were able to get a Moderna booster shot and a yellow vaccine book listing all three vaccinations then you would have a very good case of presenting yourself as fully vaccinated.

     

    This is just my opinion. You should definitely check this with your airline to see if a Moderna booster would wish in your favour should you wish to go that route.

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