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A foreigner has been praised for cutting a public patch of grass... with locals asking why can't Thais do that? The volunteers used a trimmer to improve the appearance at the southern gate of Chumphon. Comments on the Facebook post from locals praised the man, who was clearly struggling in the hot sun and not in the best of shape physically. There was a second foreign volunteer with him. There were lots of comments on the post, with locals wondering why no Thais had taken it upon themselves to cut the grass and keep things looking tidy. https://www.facebook.com/groups/chumphonnews/permalink/5179618455475945/?sfnsn=mo&ref=share

Dirty foreigners.

None. Stay for three years with a 100k plus salary and they might consider it.

Just how serious is the flooding situation in Bangkok long-term as well as the sinking issue? I've been looking at condos around Phrom Pong to buy with a budget of eight million baht. That amount doesn't go far, and for anything of decent size of up to 100 square metres you're pretty limited to the older buildings, where the price is around 80,000 - 90,000 Baht / square metre. Having lived and worked in Bangkok for a few years I'd like to buy and have the funds to do so. But the flooding issue keeps coming up again and again. Tim Newton mentions it repeatedly (video below) and I just can't see the government tackling the issues. The other issue is travel and air pollution - traffic is rising again with cars, buses, trucks and motorcycles back on the road again. Driving around Bangkok can be horrible which leaves MRT / BTS (longer but Ok) or dicing with death on a motorcycle, with exhaust fumes filling your lungs while waiting at traffic lights. At age 37, unmarried, with no kids, and a first time buyer, I'm unsure about investing such a large amount into a property which is almost guaranteed not to rise in value and will possibly fall in price if the above factors worsen.

It's the mattress's fault. Couldn't possibly have been a Thai who dumped it there. Must be Burmese.

This is common theme among Thais, to blame the army. They'll always find someone else to blame and never take responsibility.

‘Blames the rain’ Nothing to do with lack of planning and preparation from officials. Nothing to do with chronic corruption which sees public funds disappear into a block hole with little to invest in infrastructure. Nothing to do with a lack of personal responsibility from people to take care of their neighbourhoods and stop others from dumping trash in canals and drains. Not their fault, of course. It's the rain's fault.

Received an automated email from immigration with a reminder that the 90 day report is due on Sept 12. Online reporting didn't work then I realized that I had left the country and returned on July 30, which would push the reporting date back to around October 30. Is this still the case? Would this be the reason why the online 90 day report is not working? During this period I've also moved address in Bangkok and they have made a TM30 submission. How does that affect things. I also have to leave the country and re-enter for work in October, before the now pushed-back 90 day reporting date. Will it restart again upon returning? Thanks in advance for guidance.

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A very embarrassing mistake to make for a man to approach a regular girl thinking she’s a hooker. Perhaps they could wear numbers outside like they do in gogo bars.

Other countries do and they're criticised for it. Just as Thailand should be. The point is that the new Bangkok governor was heralded as some kind of saviour. He's no different from the rest of them with their snouts in the trough.

There’s very little chance of them being able to produce this alternative fuel cheaper than the traditional jet fuel.

So he’s turning a blind eye to the country’s human rights abuses, but will happily welcome their money.

The same properties are found all along Sukhumvit Road,. I know where Sukhumvit 101 is .

It's been clear to me for a few years that Sukhumvit cannot last, especially the bars and massage shops of lower Sukhumvit, because physically the town houses are very poorly built and will slowly start to crumble and collapse. Combine this with subsidence, lack or rain, poor drainage and the continued building of tower blocks and the process will be accelerated. It has emerged today that buildings are literally starting to fall down already. https://www.khaosod.co.th/special-stories/news_7224115 Of course, when I mentioned this theory to an estate agent earlier this year they laughed and said the properties were like gold dust. No, the buildings are worthless. The land, may have value, but if developers can't build on the land because it's sinking and the structures are toppling over, the land is pretty useless.

The man who sold out his country so he could profit from medical marijuana deals. Good luck, Thailand.

It's probably to stop the glare from the sun shining on the screen.

Jewellery prices are based on the craftsmanship and shop costs. That markup is lost immediately after its bought.

This is incorrect. An auditor will check bank statements. Monthly withholding tax and VAT submissions are also representative of turnover. If turnover is negative, it will affect a visa application.

All companies require an annual audit from a government approved auditor. Most are honest and will check rigorously. If they fix the books, they will want paying more. Then if the government’s revenue office spots something suspicious and audits the company, there’s no guarantee they will play the game. And if they do, they’ll want paying. As will immigration. Do stuff properly for peace of mind and security. It’s probably cheaper in the long run.

Thai gold shops buy for a better rate than in the west, but still only a fraction below the spot price. However, many are backwards and regimental about their rules so they’ll only pay the ‘Thai price’, which is for the country’s inferior 96% purity gold. Chinatown is the best place, but don’t hand it over unless they meet the price you want.

Bumrungrad in Bangkok has a very good department for this.

A lawyer will do a work permit for an employee at an existing company for about 12k. To open a company the initial paperwork for company registration, business visa and work permit could be around 100k. You'll need another 100k a month in revenue to cover the required x4 Thai staff and registered office. And it can't be imaginary staff and imaginary revenue - you'll need tax receipts for monthly VAT payments, the annual audit and checks by immigration police.

Proof again, if it was needed, that money is the one true religion that remedies everything in Thailand.

Also the reason why many are leaving.