strabel23
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Common sense to driving in Thailand is as rare to find as good service in a restaurant. ????
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Radar traps speeders and if even 1 kilometer over the limit you get a 500 baht speeding fine while tail gaters the primary cause of accidents get away with not being fined or charged with anything.
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You can imagine just before the coup in 2006 the economy and Gov. was a mess which is why the coup took place. Too much fighting between the parties and too much corruption with very little being accomplished. Fast forward to 2014 and the stock market had rocketed up with the rest of the world markets but reached a peak by the end of 2013. Since then positive things have happened with the booming tourism growth in regards to controlling the beach and road encroachments but the stock market has stalled. Not much in the way of economic growth or improvement in the standard of living for the poor to average citizen. Time is ripe for a change. If compared prior to 2014 say in the 90's there is a major change in the way foreigners are perceived in respect of being a valuable asset. Back then most Thai people welcomed foreigners in every shape and form. Today a lot of Thais have forgotten just how much they have benefitted from the foreign currency that has been brought into the country and take foreigners for granted with many Thai's even thinking that they're better off without them it seems. Maybe when this pandemic comes to an end or acceptance and the foreign tourism numbers start to return to the time before it began and Thai return to their former jobs things will improve in attitudes towards foreigners at least for a while anyway.
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On 7/19/2021 at 4:12 PM, Chris.B said:
As a student of the Thai language, I prefer online group lessons using Zoom such as the following link:-
As much as 345 baht/hr. for an online group lesson? Expensive.
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15 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:
In the last weeks I saw several opportunities especially for people over 70.
He could get vaccinated in Thailand if he wants to and if he follows the news.
I also know a couple of older people who complain they didn't get vaccinated until now. I sent them messages with details where they could register and get vaccinated.
And then when I ask them I get answer like: I only want xyz vaccine and not any other. Or: Maybe another day. Lots of excuses. Don't blame the Thai government when YOU don't take the opportunities which are offered to you.
and who wants to get vaccinated with Sino-Vac when it's not very effective if at all against the Delta- variant that's spreading across the country.
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11 hours ago, 2 is 1 said:Let your currency float and get value something like 1$ is 45 bth then your export industry go up like rocket. Also you maybe get tourist in country some day in future!
Lol. The baht has been in free float since 1997. Where have you been?
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13 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:
Imagine every country in this world would supply vaccines to all their citizens which are in other countries in this world. That would be a lot of vaccines flying around the globe. And for what? Most (all?) countries work on the vaccination of all the people in their individual countries. It just takes some time.
As far as I see there is no foreigner in Thailand who didn't voluntarily come to Thailand, maybe except from prisoners. Many foreigners are in Thailand because they enjoy that Thailand is different from home. But then some complain that x and y and z is not like home. Make up your mind! What do you want? Thailand with all the good and all the bad? Or only those parts of Thailand which you like and otherwise your home country should take care of you. Really?
What you are forgetting is that Nationals abroad still pay taxes and in some cases more than the citizens back home in their own respective countries and so should receive something in return for those taxes paid and not be left behind or left to the mercy of foreign Governments regardless of their choice to live there.
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On 6/9/2021 at 8:08 AM, bkk6060 said:
Some are so selfish they think it is a joke and don't want to follow the rules and believe they should not be required to wear a mask.
I like it. Would like to see even higher fines.
They should put undercover cops at the malls, Foodland and Makro make a fortune.
How about the Gov. Hospital's? Patients standing and sitting shoulder to shoulder. Clearly the rules do not matter depending on where you are and the uneven application of the law makes it a mockery.
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3 minutes ago, Huckenfell said:
Allow just one block of land for personal use, no speculators.
The Thai Gov. is in the process of allowing a foreigner to purchase property with up to 1 rai of land for an investment of 10 million baht. It was previously 40 million baht to qualify.
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1 minute ago, strabel23 said:
Join "Thai Visa Advice" on Facebook and ask Todd Daniels. He is the online expert and can answer all questions concerning Thai visas and will verify what I have told you.
Oh and if you are looking to sell your Ford Escape for a very cheap (falang can't return to Thailand) price. Let me know. ????
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2 minutes ago, Huckenfell said:
I will ask UbonJoe about this, he is the only "lower deck lawyer" in here that i trust. A friend of mine got into trouble using an agent 2 years ago, so don't trust them either.
Join "Thai Visa Advice" on Facebook and ask Todd Daniels. He is the online expert and can answer all questions concerning Thai visas and will verify what I have told you.
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Just now, Huckenfell said:
But first you have to have a Non O-A and that i cannot get any more.
No you don't need a Non O-A. You have your facts wrong. Just get a 30 day visa on arrival and apply for the Non-O while you are here. You can do it without having to leave the country.
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2 minutes ago, Huckenfell said:
Try telling that to any insurance company, you are sill a 'spring chicken' to them
Again I will tell you, no health insurance is required for a Non-Immigrant-O visa good for 1 year and can be extended.
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2 minutes ago, Huckenfell said:
Thank you , can i assume that you have done it and are you in your 80's as i am.
All that's necessary is to cross the border out of Thailand cancelling your Non-O-A and re-entering on a visa exempt and re-applying the next day or within 30 days for a Non-O. Of course you can't do it right now because of Covid but will be able to once again when things get back to normal.
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Just now, Huckenfell said:
Thank you , can i assume that you have done it and are you in your 80's as i am.
Yes I have done it and in my late 60's. Age is not a factor.
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2 minutes ago, Huckenfell said:
Perhaps there is someone who thinks differently than you for his own reasons,and be quite intelligent.
I don't really understand your reply to my comment. There is no reason not to apply for a Non-O visa if truly wanting to return to Thailand which mitigates the health insurance obstacle and does not require much intelligence to do so.
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12 hours ago, Captain Monday said:
When they mandated so called health insurance for the O-A.
Nothing but a waste of money for me.
Why not just swith to Non-Immigrant O. No heath check required, no insurance to pay.
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49 minutes ago, DirtyHarry55 said:
Don't think anyone can feel at Home in a Country where there's Dual pricing, 90 day reporting and the Visa rules change so
often they don't know if they will get a Visa next time around.
I remember back in the nineties I could only get a single entry visa and had to go to Penang to apply for a new visa. Then I got a dual entry visa which meant I could walk across the border into Malaysia then turn around and come back into Thailand and good for another 3 months. Then a multiple entry visa which meant I could do the same 3 times before having to apply for a new visa. Now it's a 1 year visa since I am more than 50 years of age and is renewable within the country. Much easier now than before. I will say however that I hate the 90 day reporting and feel it is not necessary but not a big deal now that you can do it online.
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10 minutes ago, MRToMRT said:
So they need Chinese and Russian retirees who want to "upgrade" to a Thai wife?Chinese and Russians seem to be able to buy houses without too much problem from what I've seen and soon to be law anyone investing 10 million or more, was 40 million, can buy Thai property in their own name.
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15 minutes ago, DirtyHarry55 said:
Don't think anyone can feel at Home in a Country where there's Dual pricing, 90 day reporting and the Visa rules change so
often they don't know if they will get a Visa next time around.
Sounds the same as many other countries where expats go to live. Dual pricing is everywhere even in my home country. Try Vietnam one of the countries flaunted as a better alternative for Thailand for it's recent changes for a visa that only allow you to stay up to 3 months and then you have to leave as opposed to Thailand's 1 year Non-O visa that is renewable without leaving the country. While Vietnam does not have a retirement visa, there are several options for individuals who want to retire in Vietnam. Americans can apply for a visa to Vietnam through any Vietnamese embassy and will be approved for either six months or one year but can only stay in the country for three months at a time.
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3 minutes ago, strabel23 said:
Lol. I'm talking about safety in general. Not comparing road accident statistics. Try going outside the tourist areas in other popular countries for example, Rio, Cuenza etc. Ecuador's crime rate is very high. Drug trafficking, violent attacks, petty theft, and scams occur pretty much every day. On top of that, there's a high risk of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis. Unfortunately, the Rio crime rate is fairly high. Violent crime is a “frequent occurrence,” according to the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), while street crimes such as pickpocketing and purse snatching are “a constant concern,” happening all over Rio at all times of year.Mar 5, 2563 BE
Both violent and non-violent crime are common throughout Mexico state. Use caution in areas outside of the frequented tourist areas, although petty crime occurs frequently in tourist areas as well.
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27 minutes ago, hotchilli said:
Absolutely....
Then start naming them and include countries with comparable infrastructure that make living there comfortable and convenient as it is in Thailand.
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14 minutes ago, sanuk711 said:
relatively speaking --if you drive a car , yes....3.5%
Lol. I'm talking about safety in general. Not comparing road accident statistics. Try going outside the tourist areas in other popular countries for example, Rio, Cuenza etc. Ecuador's crime rate is very high. Drug trafficking, violent attacks, petty theft, and scams occur pretty much every day. On top of that, there's a high risk of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis. Unfortunately, the Rio crime rate is fairly high. Violent crime is a “frequent occurrence,” according to the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), while street crimes such as pickpocketing and purse snatching are “a constant concern,” happening all over Rio at all times of year.Mar 5, 2563 BE
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24 minutes ago, Javier said:
Nope, means I decided not to retire here. Actually was planning to buy a house, but no, I will continue to rent. Btw, thai baht is dropping as we speak.
Yes but that is a normal reaction to the current situation. Wait until most people have had their vaccinations and then it will reverse once again.
New edict tightens controls on non-medical use of cannabis in Thailand
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License to sell? That's a joke. I know people selling that have no license and just pass the brown envelope to you kow who. The authorities are the big winners here and have found a pot of gold.