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3 hours ago, Thaidream said:First came in 1971 and loved it and always planned to retire in Thailand. I still love the Thai people but there are now so many negatives involved in settling in Thailand-
It's not just the Immigration issues although they are a nuisance nor the possibility of medical insurance which is way overpriced for the coverage.
What bothers me the most are=
-The costs of any product imported are rising constantly. Imported medicines; foods; wines; health products cost 3-5 times what they do in America/
-Pollution- bad and getting worse year by year without any type of controls. The beaches are dirty; the water is filthy and no controls are enforced.
-Lack of Justice- the police do not do their jobs ; the judicial system is limited; and money controls the whole system.
-Income Inequality- There is a rising undercurrent in the population based upon a lack of income; education and opportunity fueled by alcohol and drugs. When there is no hope- youth acts out in ways that destroy civil society
-Lack of Any Moral Compass- Double Pricing; Scams; Massive Corruption; Decaying religion
-Driving- completely out of control- chaotic and will take generations to cure but there is no start to a program
-Education- my Thai Step Daughter is in a first rate Thai university but her future is limited- due to a real lack of opportunity and upward mobility except for the connected.
It's not one thing that is a deal breaker. It is the combination of things that make Thailand a society that is going backward while other countries are moving forward.
Like the OP- I worked mostly outside Thailand- in Asia- and visited my Thai wife and family regularly and while I speak passable Thai- I never really focused on the negatives. However, since full retirement in Thailand and having alot of time on my hands I have become fully aware of the negatives and any lack of commitment from the Government to do anything to really help the country.
When you add in the Immigration changes; possible Insurance requirement and the decline of Western currencies, Thailand doesn't look as good as it once did.
If I was single I would not stay in Thailand full time- I would go to the Philippines and Japan.
However, people like myself have many assets in Thailand- House and Condo; cars; children in school and an extended Thai family so making a move is not feasible.
At this juncture- if one is not fully invested in Thailand with assets etc and you s still have a choice- I would think long and hard whether what you want in life is available in Thailand long term.
Think about what Thailand will be 5. 10, 15, 20 years from now and what you want in life.
I agree with this post, and it makes sense to evaluate your options both now, and in the future.
Thailand of course can be a challenge, and there are always positive and negative sides moving to any country, so I would recommend dipping your toe into the water to check the temperature first, rather that fully immersing everything.
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I tend to call religions as "cult" mindsets, as all are sinister to our species in many ways.
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Thailand won't miss the expats that's for sure, given their new found cash-cows (Chinese & Russians) have replaced them.
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Bad move, he was actually doing a great job !
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10 hours ago, ThaiBunny said:
I know for a fact the Thai family I stay with in a village in Isaan never bother to report my presence. My friend's brother is the deputy headman and just laughs whenever the topic is raised
They laugh because they are not Farang, but one day you will get caught, and who's to blame then?
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If it's business, yes you must.
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I think Thailand has every right to expect money in the country if you living as a non-tourist. Obvious things like insurance where many foreigner choose not have to have any will cover any burden on the country in the event something goes wrong.
Try getting in Europe without proper insurance or a good income !
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4 hours ago, kotsak said:If your proposal was written in English then no wonder..
English is the main language of the world, not Thai. Besides, there are translators, which I'm sure could converse with the authorities if their language skills were not up to speed with the rest of the world.
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Yeah I can see how this will really effect the tourists figures.
Years ago I submitted a proposal to introduce a digital visa gateway for Thailand to make it easier for tourists and alike to come to Thailand. The proposal was viable and cost effective. Needless-to-say, the response I got was ZERO !
Says it all about the country, you try and do something constructive but it falls on deaf ears. No doubt if I was a Thai it would be a completely different matter !
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I learned the hard way not to do business in Thailand. Play with fire, expect to get your hands burned.
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On 10/17/2018 at 10:19 AM, ThailandLOS said:
"The agent spoke no English so she could not tell me anything about why I needed the new documents or map"
And you spoke/read no Thai after 14 years in Thailand and couldn't ask why you needed the new documents or map. Works both ways buddy ????
I agree, all foreigners that intend to stay in Thailand for many years should have the decency of learning the language of their hosting country. If not, I have no sympathy for you.
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To solve this problem, perhaps all foreigners should be treated as equal, and immigration should insist on the funds sitting in a Thai bank account. This will server as a guarantee to the hosting country in the event things go wrong. It solves all misunderstandings, and put the cards directly on the table.
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Just wondering why you want a yellow house book? This document has no value, nor does it give you any extra rights. Before you could renew your Thai driving licence with this documentation, but not any more.
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It doesn't matter if you have Thai citizenship, the Thais will always perceive you (and in most cases) as a Farang as if you got off the plane only yesterday.
So I'm wondering what value does a Thai passport have? What happens if you need a quick emergency treatment that wasn't available in the Country, and the only treatment was outside of Thailand, apply for a visa ?
What happens if fo some reason the authorities decided to revoke your citizenship, and you then become stateless?
I would seriously think about ditching your Canadian citizenship, the passport is a lot more powerful than a Thai one.
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On 6/20/2018 at 1:55 AM, ubonjoe said:
A person could be deported for illegal entry under this clause of section 12 of the immigration act.
Australia quite often prevent ppl to enter the country, if you have a serious rap-sheet. Why not Thailand?
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On 2017-05-06 at 12:17 AM, ezzra said:
Not the one to gloat, overstaying for 9 years only shows utter disregards and disrespect
of the host country laws and rules, one can understand a few days or few weeks,
but 9 years? man, and we keep complain of how hard and uncompromising the
immigrations rules are.....
I quite agree, with your comment. I have stayed in Thailand for many years, and never broken the law, paid my taxes and been what could be interpreted as a 'model' foreigner. Yet some chose to flout the law with impunity, and it is for this reason why immigration have tightened everything up because of a few rotten apples.
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Certainly having to get a visa from the embassy would be much better in your home country. Then the conditions would be that you would have to provide firstly insurance, and secondly a return flight ticket. This would simply the process, and stamp out all the problems the authorities are facing with so-called tourists only trying to get to Thailand for others reasons (not tourist related).
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15 hours ago, nkg said:
Kasikorn are generally held to be the easiest for getting a Thai bank account. I got an account there with a tourist visa in my passport, all done in 10 minutes.
Banks have been given strict orders not to open accounts on tourist visas. Just non-o or non-b. You were dead lucky to open account I'd say.
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Many posts here are misleading.
Doing work of any kind requires a work permit, there are no exceptions.
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They don't have to give you a reason. TIT
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The Thai line is for Thai passports holders only.
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Alien (or foreigner): a natural person who is not of Thai nationality.
Work: engaging in work by exerting energy or using knowledge whether or not in consideration of wages or other benefits.-
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18 hours ago, thaifoodruns said:
I trade for a living off my computer everything is based overseas and I'm not employed or have a company here so no it shouldn't be considered working in thailand
If your on Thai soil, it's illegal.
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Just wondering what are the main advantages of both, since foreigners in Thailand either way are still perceived as foreign ? I know several who have this status, but still get treated as if they just landed off the banana boat!
Mandatory health insurance for foreigners aged over 50 in Thailand - why it may not affect you
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Not sure what the fuss is about. Anyone entering Thailand should obtain mandatory insurance, whether you're a tourist or long stay visitor. It's very simple, and in line with most other countries.