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On 09.06.2017 at 3:19 AM, Peterw42 said:

The "deal" should go down around midday, I am a little worried that when my new fridge turns up, I have somehow purchased my old fridge, lol

So in the end did you get your fair initial share of cash or were you ripped off?

13 minutes ago, janclaes47 said:

Or even better, use an internationally accepted language, let's try English.

suit yourself pal....but just get prepared beacause in 2043 Chinese will be the official international standard language....

On 07.06.2017 at 4:48 PM, chickenslegs said:

What I like most about Thai women is that they find it impossible not to return a smile.

 

I was slim, fit, well groomed and good looking when I first came here, 17 years ago.

Now, older, overweight, sweaty and dressed like a tramp, I can still get a smile from a pretty girl.

Life is good.

a smile is fine but if you also get blown off your feet that's even better and about the worst I would wish you

On 30.05.2017 at 8:54 AM, HooHaa said:

video of a barely legal farm girl trying to look sexy. you dog you.

such things do make one love the variety of lovely plants in nature! and also enjoy eating even more rice and watermelon!

No, Thailand must learn French....would my french acquaintances say....

Nein...the Thai people must leeern German, would my friends in Germany suggest,..

Mama mia...parla italiano you Thai...would the italians say....and so on...

An advised and humble person would say...why not try....try to learn some thai?

Most of my farang acquaintances or friends in Thailand would not refuse a bit of casual pecking with a fine farang lady, but in their deep hearts they definately are more attracted  and tend to cater the very numerous single thai ladies to intimacy.

IMHO one point however may seem worthful to emphasize...be cautious when you date anybody be it Thai or a farang who has a less opulent lifestyle then yours. In other words don't mix the napkins with the rags!  or if you wish if he's more broke then you are - just beware!! This goes for any nationality, in any country. Not a golden rule as you can also run into people of similar social level but who are rip off gurus!!

Of course, nobody is looking for intimate dates but if an occasion does run across, this could be a point for selection.

The rest is just a matter of mutual chemistry and even Freud never found out how it works!!

On 13.04.2017 at 3:43 AM, Wilsonandson said:

Your in Thailand! Why did you come here? To socialize with westerners? Should have stayed at home.

I came here because of the Thai people not the westerners living here. I couldn't speak Thai. It's not important just get outside where ever you live and mix with the locals. After a week or two you'll start making friends and learning Thai. After a year you'll be semi fluent and have many friends. Just remember the golden rule, don't let them in the house.

why should one not invite them to the house?

Every different bank has it's own policies.

Each different branch of the same bank can change those policies to the way that suits the branch.

From town to town the policies vary from bank to bank and branch to branch.

A mess? Oh c'mon....enjoy and welcome to Thailand!

1 hour ago, newjohnny said:

Foreign transfer fees are prohibitively expensive from US banks and the exchange rate is bad. I deposit cash into my account when I get to Thailand. It's safer than a hotel safe (which I rarely have anyway)and much cheaper than making endless ATM withdrawals.


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Your are very correct. Not to mention also that during the transfer the banks in Thailand will screw you on the exchange rate. If you locally look around a bit, you will get a far better rate in changing your foreign exchange directly in a money changing booth rather then do it through bank transfer. If the amount is substantial, so will be be the extra cash you'll get if you do it yourself. Enjoy and Thailand permits to import upto US$ 20'000,-- without having to declare/display your cash to a potentially corrupt customs cowboy at the airport.

Just now, howard ashoul said:

It was really easy to open bank account 1 or 2 years ago. At that time I opened bank account on tourist visa without any problems too.

 

But situation and rules changed. So people who opened account 1 or 2 years ago, and now are comenting here, how easy it is, are providing old info.

True. A friend of mine with a German/European passeport, 30 day visa was refused in every branch he tried in Bangkok, Hua Hin and Phuket,  This was in january 2017.

1 minute ago, melvinmelvin said:

A rather big shopping center just across from Skytrain at the final stop on Silom line.

Often just called MBK.

 

Oh I see now, thanks for the information.

On 06.02.2017 at 4:21 AM, Munotlaw said:

 Ok, I only open this topic to see the different opinions. Of course you can open an account on a tourist visa. Especially most of the Mabooklong branches are more than happy to serve Falangs. (another one SCB Tesco Lotus, Ratchada branch) 

Munotlaw 

what is Mabooklong if I may ask?

Don't ASEAN member countries have a preferential tax chart?

Singapore and Thailand are members of ASEAN.

I would directly ask the customs officials and on the worst case, some tea money would definately solve the issue when the parcel arrives, just like many other things in LOS!

you want to make some extra cash on tea money, that you wish to do this job?

and what if you "slip" off a roof or a balcony once you give the money?

as for the corrupt Thai Police, don't expect anything out of them and even less from the legal system, as farangs seem to have absolutely no rights or protection in LOS

in other words..DON'T!!

Why not instead regularly hire a gardner to come over with his own mower? It would save the hassle and give some extra time to cater the physical needs of cutie Mrs

1 minute ago, swissie said:

Relax. So are the finances of Italy, Spain, France. Just to name few. The UK is just in good company.

Thank Buddha, most Thai-Ladies don't know, that by re-locating to such places, all they would get to observe is a continent in economical decline, as opposed to their home-country. Otherwise, they might just prefer to stay in Thailand, ignoring fancy courtship-dances by Farangs with the purpose of luring them to some cold and windy shores.

But, for as long as it last's, it's strictly:
Cheers.

Very true. Europe in on it's downfall and I don't give the Euro monetary zone more then 10 years to last. Ask any taxi driver in spain, france, italy, greece what he thinks of the disastrous  Euro Currency, the European Union and if has improved their standards of living.... and you'll get your answer....

where is LOS?

try LLbean.com but if you do mail order, considering the highly inefficient postal system in certain cities of Thailand, you may run into some issues to get your goods by parcel!

2 minutes ago, chickenslegs said:

Vikings, Saxons, Normans, Romans, Celts, to name just a few.

 

Our Royal family is of German origin, with the more recent members having 25-50% Greek DNA.

 

We are a mongrel race, which can not be denied, and it's all good.

thanks for the sensible answer!!

1 minute ago, Rc2702 said:

No you may not you descendent from crimE so go and tend to the Barby and be a good sheila.

 

Sstrewth these facking ozzies

lol!!...looks that you are smoking some really strong straws!!

Just now, Rc2702 said:

Bottom line.

 

The only things you import into australia is scum and vermin. That's what us brits did anyway and now when an aussie tries to crack a joke it's weird how only ozzies laugh. Strewth!!!

What scum and vermin did you brits import in England, if one may ask?

3 minutes ago, grollies said:

Mazuma filters from HomePro, installation done by local contractor. Very good and he'll offer to visit you and clean filters every few weeks for a fee.

 

eSpring bought from Amway separately.

ok thanks a lot. Once installed, the first glass of water will be drunk to your health!!!

3 hours ago, grollies said:

We have Mazuma carbon and resin filters to the house.

 

Drinking water is further filtered using an eSpring water filter, bought from Amway.

 

The Mazuma filters need backwashing weekly and I recharge the resin filter with brine every two weeks (anyone - is this right?).

 

The eSpring filters are changed annually.

 

We initially had a Mazuma RO filter for drinking water but the waste water produced was too much. Missus complained to HomePro who gave a full refund. Pretty good service from them.

 

Find the eSpring very good.

Hi, thanks for the advice. You bought these filters from Home Pro?  - Would you recommend installation from Home Pro people or to try elsewhere?

Look at it this way. If you as a farang make say US$ 6'000,-- or US$ 7'000,-- a month in pension or whatever and your new thai girlie makes US$ 100,-- or US$ 200,-- per month, definately make her participate in expenses, but obviously make it proportionate and symbolic!!

If she asks money to support the family, put on your Nikies, turn your heels up and flee!

If each time you walk in a Bankgkok Mall she pulls you into every shop and expects you to finance her shopping spree - flee!!!

If she already has kids - flee!

Make sure she cooks, cleans and gives you good sex!

Never...never put any property or possessions in her name...never!!

Do not forger to make a STD/HIV medical tests before deeper explorations, uncovered!!!!

Make sure she does not have a hidden husband, kids in some lovely, wonderful remote village!

If her family gets over intruisive and starts practically to squat in your home, treat the family with respect, but make it clear to your girlie that you also need your intimate moments with her. If she cares for you, this should not be a problem!

Respect her Thai culture, food and country and see that she also respect's yours!

Never tell her really how much you earn each month!!

Make it clear that if you pass away, your notorised will with a thai attortney stipulates all your possessions/money will go to a member of your family. This will avoid temptations to bump you off in order to hit the jackpot. Never take life insurance in your name, making her the beneficiairy in case you pass away!

And btw, such rules do not apply only for Thai ladies but for any woman from any country in the world. Use common sense pal!!...if you're paying your way to keep the girl, there is definately something wrong. Now, many folks would say it's normal to pay for her family...Am I paranoid with all the above precautions? Who am I to make judgement?....You are free to accept or not, but on the whole, any relationship involving money to finance the girl or her family (your money that is), is a fishy and risky venture! ...Good luck on your quest and enjoy Thailand!