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Never heard of this 2 million Euro investment. I have a niece just bought there and has residency and I know for certain she had no 2 million to invest !

I stayed 2 nights with my niece, apart from the wonderful park which is worth a good visit, there was nothing to do, and very little choice in restaurants. Very quiet everywhere, even in the Historical park which was practically empty, this was a weekday before Covid.

There has been inflation all over the world , not only Thailand. In Eu too, electricity and gas has been high for a good while now. Terrible for the poor who can’t pay their bills.

I’d go with someone if I were you and make an offer.

I had friends who had businesses in Sihanoukville and I can say that the Chinese takeover was a catastrophe ! Most locals and foreigners had leases on their businesses, the Chinese rolled in and bulldozed the small sleepy town and built their casinos , restaurants, hotels and money exchange booths. Most villagers were left penny less, the foreigners moved away and left all they had achieved. When Covid arrived they all left and the place apparently looks like a war zone. I have no more friends there to tell me what it’s like, but others in Kampot say it’s heart breaking.

I was in Kata beach when the taxi drivers outside the hotel resort opposite attacked a foreign tourist with bars and sticks. They beat him up ! All because the tourist parked his hire car unknowing claimed by taxis on the road leading to the beach where all the many taxis are. He would not have known they were taxis, they’re not marked and there are no signs ! His wife and children screaming and crying looking on as this happened. There were many witnesses. I believe nothing was done. That’s when I left Phuket.

If you think it’s the heat rash, buy a tin of snake brand Prickly heat talc. I always have this talc it’s great in the heat. Most supermarkets or pharmacies have it. Or , You might have an allergy ? Does your wife have it too ?

Personally never had a problem asking landlord/condo office to declare me and give me the proof, screenshot nowadays. ithink all landlords or condos should do this necessary by Thai law. This way makes it easy for the foreigners/ tourists to ensure their different visas or extensions are done without hassle.

No, I always get the forms before hand for extension and fill in at home, ready to be presented at office with the Passport / photo etc. Phuket , and Jomtien. Why would I make that up ? As I added, I’ve never bought a property which might require blue ink and * wet* as someone above wrote . Not rubbish. Done this since the 1980s and never been asked for blue ink.

OP, why don’t you have a good calm conversation with your girlfriend before ?? You’re together 5 years, surely you can ask nicely what her intentions are ?! I’m a bit surprised she doesn’t want to marry you, is there a reason ? Not being nosy, but knowing might be an indication of what is awaiting you once the baby is born ! Are you even sure the baby is yours ?? Surely your * problems* of visas is secondary to the many bridges to be crossed with a new born ? Just my honest opinion.

In a famous show south Phuket, I saw a white tiger in a small glass case, walking round and round in circles. This majestic animal was so beautiful, and huge , sadly loosing his mind in such conditions. Made me crazy mad , I wrote to the local newspaper and to the Mayor office and TAT. I suppose nothing came of my actions. They also had about 30 elephants on stage . The zoo in Phuket attracts lots of very bad reviews too. I’d never go there, and wasn’t expecting this *show * to be like that. I was invited for the opening night. A shocker !

Well, after spending 30 ++ yrs in Thailand as a snowbird, so have done many forms and extensions, I never knew that and nobody ever mentioned it. I do always use my own which are good quality biros. Never used *wet * ink. And I’m sure not blue either as I generally buy black. Never had a problem. I’ve never bought property though.

You should be scorned and ridiculed!

Showing your ignorance again ?

No, not on Bora Bora or any Tahiti island. It’s very quiet and expensive, no pollution, sparkling sea water , pricey , unless you don’t mind slumming it. There isn’t much entertainment. Certain hotels put on their own local shows, very beautiful. There is more on MOOREA and it’s more affordable. It’s only valid if you go to Tahiti for diving, snorkeling, photographie, island trips , everything water based as they have truly the most perfect white sand beaches and turquoise sea water where you can swim in heaven and study the stars . Nothing like Thailand or the pollution ! The closest I’ve got to Tahiti for stunning beaches is Boracay in the Philippines. I went 30 years ago so it was just gorgeous, but a few years back they had to close the island to tourists because of pollution, I don’t know what it’s like now. Palawan is lovely too, also for the water. Manila is a dangerous place for nights out. I think Fiji is the next best to Tahiti outside school holidays and monsoon periods. Take a look at hotel prices on booking.com for ideas of prices.

Their database is not functioning, ridiculous story.

Well, during the big epidemic, having the vaccination wasn’t forced , your choice. Many who didn’t, a lot died, or ended up in hospital, sometimes for months with lasting problems. That’s where the test comes in. If you are worried or have a doubt, do a test, at home cheap enough or through a test center. You have to think of other people who might have very serious consequences if you infect them. Elderly parents and sick people run risks. I always tested myself before flying, or visiting a friend with cancer, this is respect and love. If I go into crowded stores/ malls now, I usually wear a mask. Hospitals and doctors also wear masks all the time here in EU. Did you miss out on this because of being housebound ?

Do you have a health problem that stops you leaving your apartment ? That’s three years ?

The little rubber feet underneath have to be turned firmly !!! Also, wet towels are very heavy, so don’t over load. Look how many kilos it takes on the instructions. An old washing machine will move, but the OPs looks new.

Ok, sorry, didn’t know that there were no rules at all. Doesn’t change the fact that for a 15 min drive in Phuket or Pattaya will cost you 500 Baht . They have great new cars and SUVs because they can afford them. At least triple the price of Bangkok.

No , to your question because it doesn’t make sense. A normal person will enter on their tourist visa , stay 60 days, just before the 60 days are up, go to immigration and get a 30 day extension. 60 +30 =90 days in Thailand. If any one wants to stay after this 90 days, they leave the country and either, apply for another 60 day TV ( in Cambodia / Laos/ Malaysia/ Vietnam for example) and return to Thailand for another round of 60 days plus 30. I’ve done this for many years. It’s legal. No one can bend the rules to suit their ideas, today also, everything is on computer the moment you enter Thailand. i suggest you try your idea out if you don’t want to listen to solid advice.

I think that it’s great he’s spilling the dirt ! He’s never lied about his past, and it probably cost him a fortune., A few home truths for these bent officials who are supposed to be looking after the Thais and Thailand.

It’s not the taxi drivers you should blame but the company owners employing them ! They pay really low wages , and surely it’s up to them to install working meters which should be read morning and night every day . And to answer whoever above, ( Richard-Smith?) Ive never had a problem in Bangkok, which I visit for a week often at Christmas and New Year , early December and March. When I go from my hotel they always call one for me and never a problem there either ( Erawan). On the other hand, Pattaya and Phuket nightmare!!

Too right, I left Phuket 20 years ago because of them !! One time, a drunk driver came to pick me up,( Kata beach). I refused of course. Another time , I had to get out of the taxi on top of Karon to Patong hill as the driver was weaving all over the road ( high ?) . Luckily I managed to flag down some foreigners. Another time got dropped off about 4 km from destination due to traffic. He turned round and went back. I did not pay. Ignorant thugs Rich enough to have their own cars and charge what they want to. If I go out evenings and have a meal and a glass or 2, I need taxis. If I go shopping with heavy bags I don’t want to add 500 ++ Baht taxi cost to my shopping. They should have a decent government bus service , for Thais and foreigners. The last time the authorities did that about 15 years back the taxis blocked the road and the driver had to run for it.

Bit late with that comment aren’t you ? It’s been ( not turning into !) a humanitarian crisis for many years. Also, it’s a crisis for all Burmese , not only the ethnic groups. Plain dictatorship and murder.