StevieAus

They are only money making schemes if people don’t comply. In other countries they are money-making schemes for the government. Comply and the money river dries up.

I don’t know if this procedure is considered expensive in Thailand because it’s relatively new but I think you will find many others are not. I recently saw a specialist at a private hospital, the total fee which included an X Ray and blood test was the equivalent of 35 UK pounds, all wrapped up within less than two hours.

Not that I have ever seen. About two years ago she relocated to Chang Puak where she lives and had new offices built. As a retired lawyer myself I certainly would not have used her if not 100% satisfied.

One could say the same about that high rise in London that was clad in flammable material and went up in flames. I understand there are many others including in Australia. Its all about saving the $.

I can confirm they work never used on a large surface but on other items even left them out in the rain to check and no rust.

If your referring to Australia, maybe not mass shootings but still plenty of other shootings, usually between gang members of Middle Eastern origin, so perhaps that’s not a problem.

I have used Sumalee and her practice for over 15 years as have many other expat friends, including a friend who had a consultation with her last week and was very happy with the outcome. Her contact number is 053-142366. She will happily discuss her fees prior to undertaking any work

Australian JP’s are appointed by the various States. My appointment is from NSW and still valid. From memory only JP’s appointed by the Queensland Government can certify documents outside of Australia. I seem to recall that this was confirmed by our Honorary Consul in Chiang Mai a couple of years ago.

Not all private hospitals charge foreigners higher rates, I can quote two in Chiang Mai one of which I have dealt with for over ten years. If I am an apologist so be it but preferable to being a bigot.

I will have to think about that.

My daughter holds Thai Australian and UK citizenship. On leaving and arriving in Thailand we use the Thai passport and the others as applicable. Has been traveling for years and never a problem

Fortunately my wife doesn’t read ASEAN now, but as she also holds Australian citizenship does this mean she only abstains for half of the time?

Thanks for the clarification.

I suppose by giving them Leo it wouldn’t have affected their concentration or ability !! But agree their service is excellent. My wife always tips them in cash.

Are you saying that the driver turning out of the side road has priority over all traffic traveling towards them or only the car turning right into their road? If the former is the case it would potentially cause mayhem on two or three lane roads.

Some business seem to retain them. Where I live in Northern Chiang Mai Province I see the same people working for the same business and they have been there more than ten years, maybe they are looked after.

I think what you state in. your second paragraph might be common practice rather than law. At traffic lights drivers turn right in front of oncoming traffic. According to the police and DLT officials I have spoken to they do not legally have the right of way.

I think you are wrong about people not looking ahead. Why do you think so many want to work for the government whether local, national or whatever.? Its because unless they commit a criminal act, they have a job for life. They generally work five days a week, receive all the public and religious holidays off work with pay, sick pay , holiday pay and a pension when they retire.

You are spot on in what you have said in both posts. I have four Jack Russell Terriers sometimes they are spoken to in Thailand and other times English I agree it’s the tone you use.

You have only to read the many negative comments posted on this site to form that view. Yet these people are still living here. Like you I am happy living here and my only negative views are about the poor standard of driving and high tax on important wine. However, as I am unable to change or influence either I get on with life.

Do you have memory problems ? My daughter wears three different uniforms but it is for the same days each week and never changes except maybe at Christmas for a party. As far as uniforms generally I believe it creates a sense of belonging and ensures that some kids don’t turn up in designer labels and others in shabby clothes.

I would have thought that a nice drop of Boddingtons would have been available in your area.

According to the guy who has/ had a pub in Chiang Mai I visited a few years that sold Guinness it is brewed in Malaysia. I recently visited the UK and compared to Guinness on tap I didn’t think much of the cans.

Did you once work in Thailand or are you married to a Thai who is a government employee.? As I understand that’s how you can obtain free treatment.

I have to say I have never heard that having a Thai ID card gives you access to the Thai healthcare system although I do have one. Long before I obtained one I had no trouble accessing outpatient treatment at a Government hospital and have always been charged the Thai person rate. I know others without the card and even visitors who have accessed the government hospital system.