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Full body oil massage for 90 minutes. I'm always happy at the end 🙂 Highly recommended, though the skills of the different ladies varies.

A good question. What should I do if I or a guest felt unwell or collapsed in my condo? Call 1669 or the local hospital?

I bought a condo twice in Bangkok remotely using a lawyer and power of attorney. I sent funds to the lawyer's account. So, yes as long as the FET transaction states explicitly the reason such as "for purchase of condominium unit". I also added the full address just to be sure though some here have previoulsly said that's not required. I took no chances and had no problems. Funds must be remitted in foreign currency and the receiving bank will convert to Thai Baht. It MUST be equal or greater than the purchase price. The lawyer then paid the seller and land taxes etc. Lawyer will refund any excess or credit against their fees. This is my personal exprience.

When Thai Airways cancelled a flight I booked for November 2020, I called them and they told me "refund may take 6 months". I said "fine no problem", hung up the phone and called American Express (AMEX). AMEX told me to login and upload the cancellation email as a dispute. Did that and AMEX had re-credited my card account within 3 hours. Why didn't you do same?

After Covid and the flight refund debacle, anyone who books flights other than direct with the airline by credit card must be mad.

"Never burn your bridges". Just one piece of advice my dear mother drilled into me from an early age.

In many cases, residents only have themselves to blame. They won't take interest in management or committee but also refuse to increase service charges. This leads, ultimately to dilapidation. Developers always state a unrealistically low service charge in sales literature.

TM30 should be filed within 24 hours and 90 day report, if Non-O annual or re-entry, within 90 days of arriving in the country. Many say that they have had no issues, personally, I never take a chance with TM30 (or 90 day report if staying that long) but only if I will be interacting with immigration for extension of stay in that period/entry.

So easy for you (as home owner) to register for the TM30 online system. It is instant - at least it was when I registered my condo last year. Very easy to file a TM30 then for your friend. So long as it is done before the trip to immigration there is no problem - best to print off the filing receipt (in Thai). This topic has been discussed relentlessly here on TV/AN.

You are overthinking but still correct to look forward. 1) The UK (British Pound £GBP) is not linked to US Dollar $USD (or any other currency). The £GBP is freely traded at prevailing rates globally. Many factors affect exchange rates. Though it doesn't hurt to have funds available wherever you are. 2) Can't see any difference in still sending/receiving money due to BRICS++ (overseas trade depends upon it) 3) If WW3 happens, then being in Thailand is a better place than UK/EU or any western country. All bets are off at that stage.

6,000 Baht is the going rate to open a Bangkok Bank account using an agent in Pattaya. I know several farangs who did this on a tourist visa in the last couple of years. Including my GF who is not Thai. If you can get it for cheaper then consider it a win. Maybe they will do a discounted package if combining with driving licences and visa/extension.

My thought too. Much better than a UPS and will power the houshold lights/lamps, router, laptops, phones etc. (but not AC or water heaters). Many small portable generators available and quiet too.

Sorry to hear of your difficulty. If I was in your situation I would get that bike fixed ASAP. Use your credit card/s. It is the only right thing to do.

I agree that Bio page of your British passport proves that you are not in breach of any UK immigration laws. With her application, I'd go a step further and submit a full copy of both your and your wife's passports covering last 10 years. Especially if she has travel history to other western countries and shows that she has not overstayed anywhere. It will not hurt your application.

Visa/Tax agents will be salivating at the endless opportunities to increase their own wealth.

Ask a Thai "What is insurance?". Sad for the suffering of animals in this fire.

My Cambodian GF will need a tourist visa for Canada next February. Why is it so difficult that you/your GF cannot apply yourselves? Is she needing a tourist visa? You got me worried now.

There's a bar in Bangkok that does this. Owner is great. Not too opinionated but has had same staff since before pandemic. A proper bar, service girlies fun but not for hire (although might be pursuaded 🙂 if they think they might win the golden ticket). Almost always a full house. Proper British boozer (I carefully used British as it is multi national but all are welcome). It is currently up for sale and has been for a while. 9 miillion Thai Baht or likely lower offer. It has been very successeful under current owner. Any potential buyers would have to ask themselves; would they want to be stuck there 6 days per week and do they have the enthusiasm to interact with, and retain, clients? I know I couldn't commit but do enjoy visiting as a customer.

Err. No. Most of the monger farangs will get the left overs (and progeny) that the Thai guys have been s.h.a.g.g.i.n.g since they were 14. Most Thais will go to Thai only places that most farang never heard of and will never venture. Stop the B.S. accusations of racism. F.F.S! Only once, yes once, have a friend and me encounered any (minor, verbal) issue. We were in Thai only karaoke down a dark soi in Huai Khwang in April 2022 when there were still early closings. We went to a secluded karaoke. Selected a couple of girls and partied with them inside. Another table of Thais were fun and happy to Chon Kaew with us but some solo loser Thai at the back was not happy that we were sitting with ladies. Not that we departed with company (we found that later at Noi Seafood restauarant). Anyway, that guy gave some verbal, and that was all. No big deal. Later about 1am at the restaurant...

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I must have bought well. My 5th floor Bangkok condo will soon have a sea view. Always wanted a waterfront property.

AFAIK, 3 months advance for licence and 1 month for tax (you said insurance but beleive you meant the tax/registration sticker). Anyone with different experience please advise.

My ex wife has has a British passport since 2005. If asked, would she say she was British or Thai? We all know the answer. So why not classify the Pakistani as what he is? No reason to denigrate him for offering services that Thais ceratinly couldn't. His English language skills almost certainly better than most Thais (as are Myanmar and Vietnamese, and possibly Chinese). Still, he was "working" with proper papers so must be assumed as guilty until proved innocent or deported. Shame the Thais cannot offer quality and such honest service.

In the many times I've visited Ao Nang since 2000, I would not describe it as "run down and dirty". Even in 2020, it was simply shut down but still clean. I like the place but it is rather touristy. Away from the beach front areas it is better. 5K Baht/Month is good and the air is always better than up north. Why not give it a try?

You should have done the laundry, cleaned the car, done the garden and prepared dinner...