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50 minutes ago, engamann said:

I wonder how much of this money will actually end up help the people in need and not in the pocket of coorupt junta and government officials.

You beat me to it. That’s exactly what I was going to say!

17 hours ago, josephbloggs said:

It isn't.  The "Visa on Arrival" lane is for visas on arrival, not visa exempt.  

I only mentioned it as in the OP a photo (which has now gone) of the Visa on Arrival lane accompanied the article, implying that’s where the OP had gone. But, yes, you’re right they are not the same thing. 

The only question I have is this: If it’s ‘visa exempt’ why is the lane leading to it called ‘Visa on Arrival’. It can’t be both. Expats know what it means, but tourists might be confused. 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

a BMW failed to negotiate a bend

It must have been one of those new driverless cars. 

Looks like Mr Soolkiflee didn’t. 
 

(Think about it ????)

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Dear god do they never progress beyond these measures?

No, hence the annual chaos ????

No wonder the helmet didn’t help. It looks like it was only made of plastic and styrofoam. No standards, no QC, no chance.
RIP young lady. 

4 hours ago, webfact said:

the fee will serve to fund tourism development.

I think you’ll find that tourism funds tourism development. 

Written Thai is not necessary. There is time to learn some spoken Thai, as you don’t need to be fluent. 

Maybe the dash cam in the truck (seen in the photo) might be of use? ????

Well, I guess the relative hasn’t got far to go to see them now as he can just pop down to the morgue. 

4 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Careful. Defamation,. The family of the deceased might press charges. 

Good point. I’d forgotten about that ridiculous rule. 

Solitary. Key thrown into the Klong. Sorted. 

Caught Covid in the UK in January 2021, two AZ vaccines in Thailand in June & September 2021, one Pfizer booster in UK, December 2021. 

It’ll be difficult to train people to do this. In my condo we have green bins (recycling: paper, glass etc.) and black bins for everything else, and with signs indicating this. However, I constantly see recyclable stuff in the black bins. Either laziness or ignorance, I guess. 

Thanks to everyone for the replies. Much appreciated. 

1 hour ago, KhaoNiaw said:

You can also pay your tax online through eservice.dlt.go.th 
This has now been extended to vehicles over 7 years old. When you take the car for the MOT, the tester puts the information into the system and you don't need to upload anything from them. You can just pay and you get a tracking number when the DLT post the new tax disc out to you. Worked really well for me.   

I just visited the site. Can I assume it’s only in Thai? No worries if so. Thanks. 

1 hour ago, KhunBENQ said:

7 years.

I looked up a couple of sites in Thai.

One from an insurance company gives an example.

Google translate:

All other observances need "explanation".

 

https://www.hugsinsurance.com/article/annual-vehicle-inspection

 

Thanks very much for that. Much appreciated. 

1 hour ago, Burma Bill said:

During my time in Thailand I had two vehicles and they both had to have their first MOT checks for tax renewal after 7 (SEVEN) years i.e. from their 8th "birthday", then annually.

 

 

Thank you.