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Thai Relationships: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
persimmon replied to CharlieH's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
They all want something , or else why would they be looking for a foreign partner ? Maybe the trick is to find one with realistic expectations , not one who wants a new 20 mill baht house and new Merc just because someone in the next village got that . That`s the problem though - choosing a partner who`s just there for the $£ s - however much you give them , they always want more . -
I need a way to access the net whilst moving around in Thailand , reasonable size to carry about and inexpensive , just for emails , bank accounts and general light web browsing . Samsung tablet is about the same price as a cheap 14 " laptop , then there`s the Chromebooks . A tablet would be the easiest to carry , but is it just a bigger version of a Samsung phone ? If so I might as well use my phone and save the £ . So ,which would be best ? Thanks .
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Well done , not much fun being in the UK at the moment , freezing temperatures and high electric and gas prices .
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Nong Khai Border Bounce 2025
persimmon replied to DrJack54's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
OK thanks ...what about the bus from the border into town ?. There is a money exchange counter in the basement at Central , Udon ...I suppose I could get a few thou / million ? kip to see me ok for a couple of days . -
Nong Khai Border Bounce 2025
persimmon replied to DrJack54's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Maybe it`s best to be prepared for all eventualities if a border bounce is needed - ask at departure if you can come back in on the same day and be prepared to spend a couple of days in Vientienne if not. By the way , can you pay for buses , food etc . in Baht or do you have to carry the local Lao currency ( is it Kip ? ) . -
I've had enough of the Tourist Ghettos in Thailand!
persimmon replied to BarBoy's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Trouble with some of these out-of-the-way places is , what would you do all day ? OK if you have a Thai GF / wife and nice house where you can relax , but if stuck in a small hotel with no pool ....? There`s nowhere to walk and no beach to sit on . Best idea would be to just travel around from place to place , although many of these small towns look the same . -
That`s what worries me about a permanent move to Thailand - it would mean leaving all my pastimes and hobbies behind and trying to find new ones . Just sitting on a bar stool and drinking beer all day - well maybe it`s ok for some , but I think I would get bored of that fairly quickly .
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Some of these charity bosses are on 6 figure salaries . No way that I would ever give to one of those .
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Is 1 million baht enough to retire in Thailand?
persimmon replied to Celsius's topic in General Topics
It`s possible - live under a bridge and sit on the pavement / sidewalk with a begging bowl . Or busking in Pattaya ( until the police arrest you ). -
Happened to me a few years ago - girl on the check-in counter asked why my return flight date was longer than my TR visa allowed . I had to argue with her for a while . She finally called a supervisor over who allowed me to check in . Neither of them seemed to know much about how the system worked in Thailand , yet they were trying to stop me boarding WTF !
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DSI Nabs Nigerian Crime Ring Leader in 50M Baht Horse Account Scam
persimmon replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
The Grace Hotel on Suk 3 used to be a major meeting place for these types of people . I remember walking past there on my way home when I was approached by a dodgy looking character who said something like " Hey mister , I make business with dollars , you interested , do you have a mobile number " . I politely declined his offer . -
7 Overlooked Health Risks for Male Expats Living in Thailand
persimmon replied to CharlieH's topic in The Wellness Zone
Taking out life insurance with the wife as beneficiary . -
Onward ticket provider (new to me)
persimmon replied to Chivas's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Last time I had a return flight to come back to the UK after 5 months . Thai Airways never asked any questions . I had a SETV. Do you think if I did the same but without visa they might demand a flight out within 60 days ? -
Foreign 'Mafia' Harass Tourists in Pattaya, Taunt Local Police
persimmon replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Maybe the locals could club together and hire some private security guys . Suitably armed with BB bats they would soon discourage these low lifes who plague Patts . I remember a few years ago at a concert there was a scruffy old Thai guy harassing 2 members of the audience . The security soon dealt with him by ripping his shirt off and giving him a kicking with their large boots . Instant justice . Shame things like this aren`t allowed in the Liberal West anymore . -
Food prices are a rip-off compared to non tourist areas . No complaints about the quality of the stuff at my favourite veg . restaurant ( been going there for nearly 20 yrs and the food is exactly the same every time ) , but the prices are now at western ( UK ) levels - 110 bt for rice ! By comparison , same thing in Udon would be a quarter of the price . Now I prefer to make my own , all the ingredients are available , so why not ?
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Investment for income stream for a Thai
persimmon replied to gearbox's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
I think a Thai can open an account with Interactive Brokers . Then , it`s just a matter of choosing investments that throw off a 5 % dividend - there`s lots of options such as REITS or high yield bonds or ETFs comprised of a selection of higher dividend yielding global shares . Currency conversion losses might be an issue , ie. Baht ---> $ , then back to Baht again . Also accounting problems for tax purposes . -
How to plan an unforgettable motorbike road trip in Thailand
persimmon replied to CharlieH's topic in Motorcycles in Thailand
re. places to stay , why bother booking in advance - there are loads of cheap resort places every few miles . -
When you get the cancer will stay here or go back?
persimmon replied to Chris Daley's topic in General Topics
£ 14 k / month is scandalous ! Better to spend everything in Thailand and go back to the UK penniless and get everything for free , or throw away your pp and arrive in a small boat and claim asylum and get luxury accomodation and priority healthcare . -
I was bored out of my mind in Pattaya
persimmon replied to georgegeorgia's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Life in Issarn can be interesting . There are lots of places to visit and sights to see , but ...you really need a Thai GF / wife with a car because many of the most interesting spots are off the beaten track and not well publicised . Without this you are stuck in the major towns and reliant on buses which really limits things . One thing I like about Issarn towns - they feel like real places , not like Patts which feels like a stage set populated by hoards of tourists .