JayBird

Central department store in festival has some nice stuff on their top floor.

I think the way the count unemployment is odd.

This may apply mainly to full time office workers, etc.

Many people are classified as farmers.  So do not count.  Even if they are not farmers!

Government classified my gf as a farmer, despite never being on a farm in her life ????

If you put the house in the child's name, and the child is a minor, is it possible the mother may lay claim?

In Thailand, assume a foreigner has no rights, then work your way up from there.

Btw, you can open up a brokerage account with interactive brokers, td ameritrade Singapore, etc.

Also, try banking with UOB as they seem more foreigner friendly.

Why not allow open air bars on beach road with the same precautions to be open?

They also have a kiosk selling food items on the bottom floor opposite of tops.

If TAT is expecting 10M tourists, that's 3000 infected.

More than enough to kick off another wave.

May need to persist with quarantine or deal with widespread transmission.

7 hours ago, BritManToo said:

I'm not really talking about western countries Vs Thailand.

I'm comparing Thailand Vs Vietnam/Cambodia/China/Philippines.

 

And without the draw of the reasonably priced women Thailand would be my last choice.

Cambodia has better temples, Indian food, cannabis, cheap food and drinks.

Vietnam has the best beaches and countryside, novel food, and better temples.

The Philippines has the cheapest alcohol and really nice beaches.

Thailand has the best bang for your bucks.

 

All four countries have similar climates.

And Cambodia/Philippines is much easier to stay as a long-term expat.

Shouldn't Singapore and Malaysia be on that list?

In many ways, they are more desirable to visit.

Did they say what happens if you test positive on arrival?  (Might be a false positive, or caught it on plane )

6 hours ago, aussiexpat said:

Speak for yourself as I'll be there asap if all I need is PCR test on departure and arrival 

What happens if you get contaminated on the plane and test positive on arrival?

On 10/5/2021 at 1:10 PM, bbko said:

Did the OP give a location or is that part of the "secret garden"? ????

I'm just looking for general prices.  I.e., 1M to do 100sqm, or 10M to do 100sqm.

Hiring a landscape artist to help design and layout the garden.

Etc.

Right now, I'm still no idea if I'm looking at spending 100k or 10M ????

2 hours ago, me4175 said:

Similar occurrence destroyed my plans to climb Mt.Kinabalu a few years ago. 

https://www.theguardian.com/news/reality-check/2015/jun/11/are-naked-backpackers-charged-with-causing-earthquake

 

 

 

At least he can say he made the earth move.

I'm interested in building a garden, one of those picturesque gardens with trees, nice lawn, flower beds, etc.  Talking, 'Secret Garden' type garden here.

Anyone can point me in the right direction with regard to who would do this and what kind of price I would be looking at?

Note: I am not particular about exactly which type of tree/flora I get, so not looking for 'exotic' or expensive plants.  

Thank you. 

Thank you, this was *very* helpful information.  I'll let her know and see if this can help her in some way.

Thank you again!

Note: No foreigners will be present, involved, or having anything to do with this transaction.  100% Thai Only.

My friend found a piece of land she likes, but is concerned about how to buy it given that the owner says it is in the bank (mortgaged).  My understanding is that there is *no* safe way to buy it.

Came up with a couple of scenarios:

Scenario 1:

1. She gives the owner the money
2. Owner gives the money to the bank
3. Owner runs away.

Scenario 2:

1. She gives the owner the money
2. The owner signs a contract to give the land
3. Owner gives the money to the bank
4. Owner runs away
5. Years of court fees

Scenario 3:

1. Buyer, Owner, Bank rep all appear at land office together.
2. She passes over the money.
3. The bank passes over the Chanote
4. The land office updates the name to the owner (has to do this first)
5. Owner grabs the chanote and runs away before land office can update the name again.

None of those are good.  Yes, it may be a bit dramatic (especially #3), but she says in this time and climate people would do this for that amount of money.

I inquired about some of the ways we foreigners would do it in the west, but turns out they don't exist here:

• Escrow apparently does not exist
• Loan Ownership Transfer: Apparently cannot transfer the loan from the owner to the buyer, and allow the buyer to take full responsibility.

Some people have indicated the *only* way to ensure the transfer of the chanote is to *trust* the seller.  I am wondering if this is really the case, or if there is something else can be done.

It seems a bit depressing if this is the situation, as it means some lands will default simply because there is no *safe mechanism* to transfer it to a willing buyer.

The Russians at least used to spend their money at normal places, like bars, restaurants, small hotels, shops, etc.  So they will help the economy a bit.

Indians don't spend money at any of those places, and just take up space, crowding stood a girl or standing skin close to others trying to go about their business.

Chinese aren't coming back this year.

Thailand failed to be attractive to other groups or find another source of revenue.

Either way, still no good here.

What is the fate of those who paid for moderna a few months ago?

About time.  Good news.

How long after getting second AZ, should one wait before getting moderna?

* looks forlornly at his stack of moderna receipts*

Oh why have I been forsaken?

No bars, no clubs, no gyms, curfew.

Required to stay in a designated hotel for 2 weeks or the duration of your stay if less.

Even if your condo and wife are next door.

I get 25mbps to USA, and 50mbps internally.

Tested with testmy.Net

15 hours ago, clearance said:

theoretically, the longest tourist visa that you can get is 20-year elite visa ????

Technically it's a 5 year visa.  Thailand Elite will issue the visa as often as you like depending on how much you pay them