ericthai

What about tourist that come visa exempt??? How do you get their fee?

This is Thailand and just because something worked for one person doesn't mean it will be the same for you. Almost every office in Thailand (doesn't matter govt or non-govt) make up their own rules and what is followed today doesn't mean it will be the same next time.

Some new cars shut off when stopped and then restart when the gas pedal is pressed.

ahh, I always forget about the FBAR.

I dont understand your comment $10K USD ceiling? Your bank has a limit on how much you can keep in the account?

It's all just a misunderstanding

What about western guys that wear a crucifix on their necklaces? Are they primitive too? Don't they believe wearing a crucifix or some other religious medal is going to protect them?

are you sure?? I thought they where here for the temples and the beaches....those dirty falang.

The law for no alcohol sales between 2-5pm was a law long before Purachai

Dont know why you say he ran away. He was in the USA when the coup happened which prevented him from returning to Thailand. I'm not big fan of Thaiksin, but he was doing a good job. Our company had allot of projects going on in Thailand at the time. He is the one that started cracking down, getting strict on overstays and visa runs etc.

you must of really <deleted> someone off as 30+ years ago they were very easy going about over stay

What do you mean, becoming. It's always been this way.

OP as stated wont be an issue. However, I'm curious as to why you won put it in your name, since as you said you're paying.

Not always true, many times I go out to eat with Thai friends and we share the bill or one of the Thai guys will pay it. When the whole family gets together and goes out to eat my Thai brother-in-law usually pays the bill or we share it.

Don't know how you can say "This long processing time has been a continuous frustration." since you only renew every 10 years, so it's not like a regular thing. From my experience and from what my friends have experienced the US embassy in BKK processes passports renewals typically within 3-4 weeks.

Happy Birthday Ubonjoe!! You've helped allot of us over the decades!!

So how do you prove she had no interest in marring him? I wish him luck, but trying to prove this in court will be difficult and even if he wins in court the money will be gone with no means to pay him back.

I dont think you wont find anything livable for $50K. Also your idea on Medicare isn't workable as typically you cant stay out of the service area for more than 6 months. You wont be able to claim a house as you're primary residence if you are renting it out. So that would also be an issue with Medicare plans. If I were you, I would take SS as soon as available. My uncle retired at 60 and decided to wait on SS to get full payment. He died at 63.

looks like you're new to Thailand, so I'll give you some advise, just move on. You can keep going back and hope you get something, but most likely it's a dead issue for them. It's even possible they met with the scammer and the scammer paid them to make it go away and they will wait for you to give up. When I fist moved to Thailand this happened. My girlfriend's sister got into a fight with a neighbor and she was taken to jail, Later that night we got a call from the police that 30K THB and they will let her out of jail and make things go away. We paid she go out that night and that was the end of it. I've seen this happen a few times over the year. I'm not saying all the cops are bad, but they are very corrupt and most of the time if there is no money for them, then nothing is going to happen.

or maybe he's working because he likes too?

A water buffalo, 3 chickens and a motor bike with a flat tire.

I've gotten girls back to the room and then sent them packing for one reason or another. Typically give them 100B for taxi. 400Bht bar fine in 96? i think max i paid in mid 90's was 200B most were 150B

I use a company that provides virtual cards for online payments. I did have to create a new card for each seller, but I use the free service and there is no cost for 12 cards a month. You can set payment limits turn on or off or have a one time use card which is great for free trails that require a credit card. I have a card for my cell phone company set at $5 more than the normal bill so if anything extra is added it wont go through and I get a notice. Best of all I dont have to use my real name or address. The payments for this company to cover my transactions are connected to my US bank and done as an EFT. If you upgrade to a paid account you get more cards per month and cash back I think it's 1%. The company I use is called "Privacy"

Things dont sound good when the boss cant be found. If I were you, I would go directly to a police station and file a lost passport report then to your embassy to get a temp passport or travel document. As for being able to stay longer in Thailand all depends on your embassy and then immigration and as far as immigration goes it's always hit or miss no matter what the rules are. You're in a tough situation I really wish you lots of luck!!!