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On 12/14/2021 at 10:29 PM, HashBrownHarry said:

The majority of ceilings in Thailand are normally suspended with a gap between the gypsum and concrete of the floor above!!

 

The roof space is communal?!! do people congregate in there for a party?

I think you are confused ! yes , you can go through the plasterboard ceiling into the void between ( which usually has the wiring / any soundproofing etc etc ) but you can NOT go through the concrete into someone else's Condo / property .  Same applies to walls and if you have a wall that divides you from the communal corridor then you can NOT go through that for any reason - and no , not for a party !!!   Communal spaces are " communal "  , NOT private !!

since the government control the import and distribution of vaccines ,  booster shots are currently available after 6 months from the 2nd jab !  This is the policy at present because the unstated fact is they don't have enough vaccines although may change , hopefully in the near future .

5 minutes ago, HashBrownHarry said:

If his ceiling i guess he could do what he wants, no one would every know, right?

 

 

not quite !   Remember in a Condo someone's floor is someone else's ceiling so you would not be allowed to go through your ceiling into someone else's Condo above you !!    The roof space should be "communal" so that would be be someone extending into "communal" space .    

5 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Worse than those types that build on the balcony, lawyer letter to start then court action

well the previous co-owner of my Condo (which had a large balcony )  sought permission and extended the room into the balcony . There is still a small balcony and no additional building was made apart from a full width patio / sliding door place at the end of the balcony .  Previous owner had all the documents and it shows as such on the Chanote / Land Office documents .  My lawyer checked it out and all perfectly legal .   

2 hours ago, HashBrownHarry said:

Do you mean in his ceiling or actually the roof of the building?

his ceiling - top floor Condo 

In my Condominium we have a Co-Owner who has extended his Condo into the roof space , above the existing ceiling .   Is this legal , even if an " unelected JP or unregistered committee advise the co-owner to go ahead ??    What is the law on this as surely it will change the registered area on the Chanote .      

1 hour ago, TropicalGuy said:

and would never stop to help if you were not involved .  ….. backward Asian fatalistic and collective life view incompatible with vehicle driving where you MUST be skilled and proactive as lives at stake. Western Individual Responsibility the biggest gift …….

????   Saudi is not Asia ??   I never said " I " would not stop to help/assist if I saw an accident !!   

On 12/11/2021 at 11:12 PM, spidermike007 said:

A large part of this is the weak cops and the pathetic highway patrol. 

Nobody, and I mean nobody takes these guys seriously. There is absolutely nothing in the way of a deterrent here, and both the local governments, the central government (Cha Cha) and the police do not take traffic safety seriously. The safety of the public means less than zero to the small men in charge here. Nothing. They show that on a daily basis.

 

They will not do a thing. Why? They do not care about the people one iota. Not the common people. Not the average pleb. No way. Never have cared, and may never care in the future. It is all about protecting the elite, the super wealthy, those that are connected, and those in power. The rest of the population? They do not matter. The ex-pat community does not matter. And the police will not get involved unless an accident has already occurred. There is no prevention. None. The idea of getting the police more involved, is an interesting one, and it would be an effective one. But, the issue is money. They are grossly underpaid, and until the government steps up, and spends the trillion baht on updating the police equipment, and paying each cop a living wage, it is not going to happen. Until then, they will just work the franchise.

 

The only way to survive here on the road, is to be patient, have eyes in the back of your head, drive with alot of caution, and always watch out of the other guy. Chances are, he does not have much driving skill, nor patience, nor reason, nor common sense. You cannot be too careful on the road here. Especially considering that the toy police offer no traffic safety, nor enforcement of the law.

 

When I was growing up, we took drivers education courses. They showed us horrendous films, or semi trucks plowing into cars, and literally obliterating everything in their path. They also showed us graphic images of head on collisions. 120mph impacts. Even as a young kid, it made quite an impression. It was horrific, and it was hard to get those images out of your head afterwards. But, it left a lasting impression, and when I started driving, I understood it was serious business, and that it was a very dangerous thing to do.

 

I see people driving here, with their families in the car, and doing things, and taking the kinds of risks no rational or sane person with common sense would do. What for? To gain one minute? Why take those risks? What is the logic? Often, when I am cruising along at 100kph, someone cuts right in front of me. Or someone comes out from the side road, right in front of me. I have to slam on my brakes, or change lanes to avoid him. I look in my rearview mirror, and there is nobody behind me. So, if he had waited two seconds, he would have had completely safe passage onto the highway. What gives? Where is the intelligence, caution, and prudence? Where is the common sense? What about just the survival instinct?
 

In Saudi we used to say " their in a hurry to meet Allah " !!!!     The other thing was if you did have an accident with a local/national , you would always be at fault ,  because as a foreigner " if you weren't here it wouldn't have happened "!!!!       

If they could agree to implement "Civil Unions " , that would be a start and would placate those wishing for same sex marriage somewhat . 

yeah yeah , pull the other one ,it's got bells on !!!

3 minutes ago, Thunglom said:

absolutely - neither do the media or most of the people on this thread.

 

I could sort it in a flash but Thai Drivers wouldn't like it and the government would lose face ( and money ) ! 

This government has not a clue how to deal with the road carnage .       

so what happened to last plan / strategy ??   Pattaya to be the Miami  / the Las Vegas of Thailand !!!   mmmm elephant in the room ??      Do you think we can get the footpaths fixed on South Pattaya Road after 5 years ???   That would be a good start !!  

12 hours ago, khunjeff said:

The other double standard is that the fully vaccinated foreigner was immediately sent to a hospital despite being asymptomatic, while the unvaccinated Thais (who would not even have required pre-flight Covid tests under Thai entry rules) were allowed to stay in a cheaper and more comfortable "hospitel".

double standards ??? no Thailand doesn't have double standards !!  oh except when you go to the zoo, a public park or hot springs or ______   

8 hours ago, Tonypandy said:

And you believe Pfizer? 

I will certainly get an mRNA booster when available , whether Pfizer or Moderna .   Until then I'll continue with my Fah Talai Chon !   

Just what Thailand needs to bring the tourists back !    

looks fine to me - plenty of trees around to soak up ground water and no real sign of flooding looking at the vegetation.   Good ditches .   When buying land for residential use just got to be careful what could be built or happen on adjacent land !    I would not buy land in a rice field  or next to a river / klong  or below /at sea level next to the coast .       

Interesting thread, hot topic now .I have been waiting for information on booster shots and since Pfizer latest announcement re only 2 shots not offering full protection against Omicron and antibodies would be reduced to only 50% plus their recommendation to get the 3rd booster shot , then with Omicron here in Thailand this thread and anything regarding booster shots will get major attention !!!  It still appears that one has to wait the 6 months in Thailand although this is likely to be because the purchase and distribution of vaccines is government controlled and the fact is , they don't have enough vaccines !    Medical profession states you can get the booster 8 to 12 weeks after your 2 jab .  

4 hours ago, jacko45k said:

I suspect the quality of the translation would be as good... whether it is acceptable to requirements one can hardly say or know. I have used both.... stamped up and pretty lawyer certified copies, to appease a bank with a big nose, and the Visa shop provided an 'official looking' translation of a death certificate, I sent to the deceased's relative in the UK. 

That's great .  I will try a Visa shop 

multiply that by at least 10 and you will come up with something nearer the correct figure of infections in the population . A recent paper from Pfizer determined the 2 doses of Pfizer does not fully protest against the Omicron variant and the antibodies are reduced to only 50% .  It is absolutely necessary to get the 3rd Pfizer booster shot to enable full protection . 

As for other Covid vaccines I would expect they fare even somewhat worse than Pfizer or Moderna .   Lookout out Thailand ,Omicron is here and spreading fast .  Booster jabs are needed and should start now !     

On 12/7/2021 at 5:55 AM, jacko45k said:

Key Visa offer translation services, as do many Visa shops. 

would they be as good as and correct as  doing through a lawyer - probably much cheaper ?   

Can anyone recommend either a private individual or translation service in Pattaya /Jomtien to translate the Rules and Regs for my Condominium ?    

have a look on Baht Sold for an expat car with service history .  Personally ,I wouldn't touch anything without service history as there is no regulation on what goes on selling 2nd hand cars - clocking /  repairing accident or write offs !!  It's only after buying and you get to re-register at DLT you may find the numbers don't match !  If you buy a Toyota privately ,with service history and agree a price subject to inspection, then any reputable seller should have no objection to you requesting and paying for the nearest Toyota to give it the once over !  Also City cars like Bangkok tend to get hammered more on wear and tear of the gearbox and brakes .

11 hours ago, thaibook said:

I have seen banks advertising property they have repossessed but not cars.  Where would I find this?

they go to auction !  Bangkok .   The dealers buy them and then resell at much higher prices .  If you know what you want and see it advertised or find it at the auction rooms ( you can test drive but have to pay a deposit before bidding)  and you have a good Thai friend to do the bidding ,then you can get a bargain because dealers won't go above a trade value .

6 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Someone posted this on Facebook, kinda answers the question

This states "money transfer companies "  ,  it does not say anything about bank transfers !