StevieAus

33 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

More dreams.

I live in the North and every year there is a influx of domestic tourists from Bangkok and the South.

We have a motel and apartments and the bookings have started already.

Sorry to disappoint you.

17 hours ago, fruitman said:

Speaking for myself i have never ever heard anything good about Thai lawyers.

Obviously never met mine who I have been using for almost fourteen years.

Provides excellent and professional service to many friends and contacts.

10 hours ago, NRGF said:

Every one in Britain gets free health care even if they're just visiting and some visit just for that. 

That is clearly incorrect you need to read the NHS website they will not refuse to treat you but expect you to pay if not eligible for free treatment.

Many hospitals employ staff whose role is to chase up the payments.

Two years ago my Thai wife and I visited a large a London hospital they thought she was suffering from appendicitis, after the diagnosis a person appeared with forms to sign agreeing to pay for treatment.

After producing her Australian passport she was told she was entitled to emergency treatment at no cost as there is reciprocal agreement with Australia.

It was irrelevant as we both have worldwide medical and accident cover.

On 11/4/2020 at 10:20 AM, sanuk711 said:

I renew next month 5 years------not trying to hijack the thread but is it just before or just after you go , that gives you an extra year?........Thanks

 

Up here in Sukon nowhere, its not unusual to see a 13 year old driving a bike of 4 kids to school, completely ignored by police....even my wife says  "well how else are they going to get to school"

I have similar concerns especially with younger children riding motorbikes, however your wife probably has a point.

The majority cannot afford a car, there is no public transport and both parents have to work.

I often think it is easy to be critical particularly when both my wife and I have a car and each is fitted with a European child safety seat.

19 hours ago, Bangyai said:

Are these visits in the morning or afternoon or weekends ? 

 

I will be getting my first very soon and need time to train up our 4 dogs to go for anything wearing a light brown uniform.

You had better retrain them as Immigration don’t wear the light brown uniform.

On 11/2/2020 at 9:55 PM, Lacessit said:

Thais are more sensitive to cold, my GF won't swim in winter here.

When I took my GF to Australia, it was spring running into summer. Still too cold for her at 20 C. She was huddled up next to me every night seeking my body warmth.

 I think people acclimatize, I start to feel cold at 20c since I moved to Thailand.

On 11/3/2020 at 10:26 AM, possum1931 said:

I didn't tell my parents, but even today as an older guy, anyone who as much as even threatens me with violence, there will be consequences.

I wouldn’t tolerate either, against me or my family. 

7 minutes ago, possum1931 said:

I was belted by the headmaster in my primary school for nothing more than making a simple mistake, after I left school at 16, I went looking for him but could not find him, a few years later I was told where he lived, when I went to his house, I was told he had died.

I do admit that when I left school and had found out where he lived then, I would have given him a sore face.

And the action taken by your parents was ???

15 hours ago, worgeordie said:

That's good, now what about the school,will they face any punishment,or does the

buck not top there.

regards worgeordie

If you care to read the article again you you learn that the administrators are facing a lawsuit.

As there is no suggestion that the latter committed any of the abuses/ assaults it is difficult to understand how they could face criminal charges.

5 minutes ago, scorecard said:

At my doctors office in Sydney AUD5 = approx. 112Baht.

Yes but there is no Medicare in Thailand

On 11/1/2020 at 4:15 AM, FritsSikkink said:

If you live here for a while, you have the same. The rain together with the wind will feel cold, then getting into a air con area, will get you a cold. 

I understood that the common cold is a virus, so how does a change in temperature infect you.

I am sure that one of the TV medical experts can explain.

5 hours ago, roath said:

That's simply not correct. Any branch within your region should be able to provide you with this service

It may be correct for you but I originally had an account opened with the Bangkok Bank in Chiang Mai.

I moved further North within the same Province and the local branch said they couldn’t renew it.

On 11/1/2020 at 8:11 AM, dimitriv said:

 

I never saw a cold shower in Thailand. Even without heating the water it is already hot.

 

In my home country a cold shower in winter will be only a couple of degrees away from freezing.

 

I liked the way they heat the water in the shower in Thailand, with a small electrical device heating the water only when it is needed. Thought about trying it in my home country, till I realized that it will not work in colder climates because it makes the water only a couple of degrees more hot.

 

 

I live in the North of Thailand and believe me during the cool season starting now the water is cold.

I don’t know which country you are from but they use the same type  of  hot water heaters in the UK as  they use here but higher wattage.

If you turn them to full heat you would be burned.

21 hours ago, gillap said:

Hmm...you guys don't think the baht is manipulated??? All Thai economics are very bleak at best and the baht remains solid! Ask the Fed if they manipulate to keep the dollar sustainable...!

Perhaps you could explain exactly how the Baht and the $US are manipulated.

I am still awaiting a response from other posters who have made similar comments.

On 10/31/2020 at 2:06 PM, OneeyedJohn said:

I wouldn't call Chiang Rai , where I live in the sticks, so what is going on.

I have a friend who sent me something from the UK by priority mail or something that can be tracked arrived last week just over week I live about half way between you and Chiang Mai.

Same with Mail from Australia while this Covid thing is happening if you want it quicker you have to pay more.

Dont forget with the reduced number of flights I would expect delays.

16 minutes ago, Percy P said:

But the Government ratify it as it's in their interest.

You really think that’s going to happen I wouldn’t hold your breath.

18 hours ago, Gumballl said:

It is what the gov't does after consuming a few cocktails... they spew out laughable ideas.

It’s not an announcement by the Government it’s a recommendation by the Thai Condominium Association to the Government.

Too many cocktails eh.

On 10/30/2020 at 11:12 AM, Crossy said:

 

I agree and for me it's what Douglas Adams would call an SEP (Somebody Else's Problem).

 

I would have thrown in the towel, but it's his coin and his time.

 

I'm posting purely to keep members informed of what they might be asked for.

 

Your report confirms the ridiculous situation that exists within government bureaucracy of individual offices setting their own policies.

We hear a lot of criticism about Immigration and their policies and procedures but these local government Amphurs are no better.

I live in Chiang Mai Province and the DLT Head Office in Chiang Mai will accept the Pink ID Card / Yellow Book as proof of residence when  renewing a driving licence but the local office will not.

At least it’s only once every six years, yes they issue the licence for six years not five !

On 9/29/2020 at 5:29 PM, Monkeyrobot said:

I use mine for Lamb shanks and Beef Stroganoff, slow cookers are good for cheaper cuts of meat.

I don’t know if lamb shanks are still considered a cheap cut of meat years ago I used to buy them in Australia for my dogs then they became trendy and the price increased dramatically.

You can get some decent size ones from Makro my wife slow cooks with a Thai red curry sauce, delicious.

19 hours ago, Sametboy2019 said:

Who would of thought a Thai business would of been lax to procedures? Reporting elsewhere she caught it 17 days ago before arriving. Didnt know you could pinpoint a day of infection!

If you think that’s a lax procedure google what’s been happening recently in Melbourne Australia.

38 minutes ago, zappalot said:

So let's assume there is a fire. You run to the fire cabinet knowing that you have not more than 1 or if lucky 2 minutes to extinguish the fire before you better run away rescuing your loved ones and yourself. Fire cabinet is locked. How do you break the glass now? Do you run back into your apartment searching for something suitable? The Clock is ticking , time is running out and you waste your time searching something to destroy the glass instead of having the equipment ready to fight the fire?

 

Remember that you are also in panic.

 

My understanding and recollection from a large building we occupied in Sydney was that the glass in the cabinet that houses the key can easily be broken by using your elbow.

It is there to deter vandalism obviously if you had to find a hammer or something I agree it would defeat the object.

44 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

Don't think a histotic celebration of trying to blow up the PM would go down well here

Guy Fawkes might scare them though, probably no cellars in modern parliament buildings.

On 10/27/2020 at 3:51 AM, thaibeachlovers said:

Not advisable to not notify home pension people as they will find out anyway.

Not that it affects me, as I don’t receive a government pension and while I believe in the institution of marriage, if one is concerned about a reduced pension probably better to have a “Thai marriage”

You can still protect your “wife’s“ interests by way of civil agreements, will etc.