Lancelot01

9 hours ago, placeholder said:

This is what is known as the Tinkerbell theory of politics and economics. All ya gotta do is clap your hands real hard to show you believe and everything will turn out okay.

"There's no place like home "

On 12/29/2020 at 1:31 PM, djayz said:

Well obviously! Who else is going to pay for all these empty hotel rooms? 

Kerching. 

On 12/27/2020 at 2:54 PM, oldhippy said:

In Belgium it will be free for all, Belgians and legal residents (such as my wife, Thai).

 

Same in UK.

Check the latest information for arrivals on the Scottish government website. Things are moving rapidly there.

There is a prerequisite for travelers to register at the website 48 hours before arrival.

On 12/22/2020 at 2:16 PM, dabhand said:

 

For Nationwide internet banking, I believe that access is either via card+reader or pass number + OTP (but only via a UK mobile). That was my most recent experience of a few weeks back.

I have been informed by Barclays that their app will only work with a UK SIM.

18 hours ago, AlfHuy said:

Welcome to China.

By the sea. 

On 12/6/2020 at 8:22 AM, The Cobra said:

Hey guys,

 

A few years ago I released the property I had in the UK and put all the contents of the house in to storage. A few years have now passed and its about at that point where I have probably spent more than the stuff is now actually worth.

So, sentimental value aside, what would you do ? Keep going awhile longer or burn that last bridge ? With it there it would be very easy to set up home again if ever I had to return for some reason. I am unsure and would like some others input and thoughts please.

 

If it was to be finished it would probably just go to charity and local dump as not all can be given. There is of course Ebay and sell it as a job lot etc or keep on for another 12 month and re-assess then ?

 

What do you think ?

 

Thanks

I was in a similar position. After 8 years storage I realised I could have probably replaced almost everything new. 

I decided to remove everything. I kept personal items, documents, papers etc. a few items were sold or given away and the remainder was collected by a charity shop. 

It was one of those situations whereby 'if you haven't worn or used something for two years or more, do you really need it'.

18 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

“With re-opening the country, we have to think of the safety of our citizens as priority,” Mr Yuthasak said.

“The TAT has publicized to foreign tourists that they have to quarantine for 14 days before traveling [within the country], but I do think that the quarantine period being reduced may make it easier for foreign tourists to make the decision to come,” Mr Yuthasak added.

 

Yet he still expects possibly 10,000 in the next 5 weeks, or 2,000 a week, or 285 a day.  Seems like they are still being quite optimistic.  I personally do not see it as the flights are still limited and lockdowns are going up in many places.  But then maybe they will all be Chinese, already vaccinated and hauling in 3 large suitcases full of cash.

Those suitcases will attract a further THB20 charge each when the owners take a taxi from the airport now. 

18 hours ago, transam said:

Packages, I thought it was going to be a goodie hamper..............????

 

 

With past their 'best before date' contents.

On 11/20/2020 at 6:59 AM, Jack Mountain said:

That's why I totally have no pity with the tourist business.   

When you give them the change they suck you dry. LOL

They couldn't wait could they.

On 11/20/2020 at 3:27 AM, RotBenz8888 said:

The money is all absent, along with the tourists it used to bring. 

My. thoughts exactly.

Says Reuters. Nuff said. 

Many thanks everyone for your useful comments. It seems I can 'drip feed' funds temporarily while I'm abroad. 

14 hours ago, darksidedog said:

No mention of the quarantine requirements for them I notice. It will be interesting to see how that turns out.

While there is genuine need to reopen tourism, I have little faith in the ability here to do so, and keep covid out.

Or that the STV was intended for long term stays. 3 x 90 days? 

7 hours ago, dimitriv said:

 

Do you already have one?  If not you should first find out if you can open one from abroad. I remember I had to go there and had to make a first deposit.

 

No, I do not have one currently. 

What I would like to do is convert THB already in my savings account. 

15 hours ago, Surelynot said:

The place always seems dead...no atmosphere at all

I believe it is to become the training ground for Thai astronauts. No atmosphere. 

9 hours ago, bermondburi said:

Why? 

Would you be able take more than one litre of liquor through customs at the airport? 

I'm not sure where this query belongs but I would appreciate pertinent replies.

I have been trying to get answers from Krungsri Bank, my bank, regarding their Foreign Currency Account (FCA). 

I am currently in UK with little or no chance of returning to LoS in the near future. 

I usually reside in Hua Hin by way of permission to stay based on retirement. 

I would like to convert THB in my account to GBP and hold the proceeds in a FCA. This will enable me to hedge my funds for the next few months. 

Having looked at my account at the Krungsri online website I cannot see where such a transaction can be made. 

Has any member had a similar request? 

22 hours ago, meechai said:

Now lemme get this straight
You put the lime in the coconut, you drank 'em bot' up?? ????

Sorry, I meant a smiley.

15 hours ago, NE1 said:

That was the first thing I thought after reading that.

I thought Volvos were indestructible until I saw the picture 

On 10/8/2020 at 12:30 PM, Flying Saucage said:

Wow! So it's all a big lie, a big scam, a big bubble!

 

Welcome to Thailand, the land of lies 

The hub? 

1 hour ago, A512 said:

It is not the same for everybody, you have to go to the department of land and show tabien baan. 

someone I know bought a piece of land (nor sor 3 kor title) then built a house, then went to Department of Land for house registration, the man said the house was illegally built, this title doesn't allow to build on surface, now he got a warning they want demolish his house! Amazing, the guy who built his house is not picking up the phone.

If I am not wrong the leasee doesn't need to pay anything besides the lease contract, the owner is responsible, but probably it depends on what was agreed.

 

Many thanks for your reply. Most useful.

Does anyone know of annual Municipality fees payable on property in Hua Hin? #

On 9/19/2020 at 3:53 PM, worgeordie said:

In the beginning Thaksin did a lot of good for Thai people, woke up the Civil service

so you could get things done in a day,not a week,introduce free health service for Thais

and Farangs,really took action against drug dealers,(killing them maybe went too far),

BUT...then he realised rolling out populist policies  for the poor,meant he did not have

to spend his own money to buy votes,and would always win elections,I am not sure

if he really wanted to really help the poor,or just a political ploy,but the poor of Isan

maybe felt for the first time someone cared about their plight.

 

Then ,as power does it corrupted him, like our friend in America I think he would

loved to become a dictator,that's what power does to you.

regards worgeordie

 

 

 

Sums it up about right. 

On 9/14/2020 at 4:50 AM, BritManToo said:

Can't imagine any tourists coming to Thailand under the current entry conditions.

Despite all the talk, I guess they don't really want foreign tourists any more.

And what would any tourist do after their 14 isolation? From what I understand most bars, restaurants, etc, are closed or closing.