LeoTex

10 hours ago, Just1Voice said:

Big Joke ain't no joke.  Could be the most honest cop in Thailand. 

Maybe even the first one.

LeoTex

8 hours ago, Proboscis said:

I think the actual rule might be 72. But folks with mobility issues can use it too.

The sign at the Priority exit lane at the airport states 70.

LeoTex

On ‎1‎/‎7‎/‎2019 at 8:36 PM, stevenl said:

" Lets say I left USA on may 11 and arrive may 12 in thailand, what would the date of my departure in thailand be if i want all 90 days? "

Let's see, you want us to take the calendar out and do the counting for you? 12th and day of departure are included in the 90 days.

I agree, not to hard to figure out if you know how to count.

Get a calendar and you first need to find the date you will be arriving.

Find that date on your calendar and that will be day 1. Go to the next day which will be day 2 and keep going and when you get to 90, that will be the date you would need to depart Thailand.

Sure hope that helps make it clear.

LeoTex

On ‎12‎/‎27‎/‎2018 at 4:32 AM, bbi1 said:

What's the opening and closing time of this new food court? Might check it out one day.

I believe the sign said 10:00 AM to 24:00.

But that's not true.

I went there a few days ago before returning home from my holiday, but never again.

Got there about 21:30 and got the card to use to purchase the food. After going in, most of the venders where shut down or shutting down. So decided to give it a miss. Went back to where I purchased my card and they had already closed. Told me that I would go across to the other end to cash in my unused card.

What other had said most venues there just don't make it.

LeoTex

15 hours ago, holy cow cm said:

What is it with people and having a craze for kids? I just don't get this sickness.

I guess the same can be said for those countries where sheep are so popular.

LeoTex

On ‎11‎/‎30‎/‎2018 at 7:31 AM, OneMoreFarang said:

Why does it matter?

Should he run faster because of the first or the second?

Does the stabbing hurt more or less depending on the kind of marriage?

It only matters if he want to get a divorce and keep what is his, (what he has left).

LeoTex

On ‎11‎/‎29‎/‎2018 at 5:38 AM, tekashicanada said:

Can I please get some sensible answers? 

 

I'm pretty traumatized.

 

 

I haven't read the entire thread.

Its not going get any better only worse. I just had a Pattaya expat friend get stabbed by his Thai wife and hospitalized for a while.

You just need to end it the best way you can.

First thing that would help us, is the marriage a civil or religious one?

You may just have get your person things and walk away and if going to stay in Thailand most likely will need to distance yourself as far a where you will live.

LeoTex  

I have been every Christmas/New Years since 2001 and will be back in 2 weeks again this year.

I find it a festive time of year and yes its high season.

Lots of the bars having parties with most of them having the girls dressed in their little red Santa outfits.

I haven't experience increased levels of idiots, drunken and antisocial behavior, just about the same as any other time of year.

Come and enjoy, I don't think you will be disappointed.

LeoTex

On ‎11‎/‎19‎/‎2018 at 8:18 AM, Spidey said:

Didn't follow up on detail? I didn't know the car had red plates until I picked it up. I trusted the car hire company, who I'd used several times before, for "detail".

"Red Plates"

With your proclaimed vast Thai experience and having your Thai wife with you, that should have been a clue that this wasn't right.

LeoTex

LeoTex

If you nothing to hide from the Thai Police and if he has a good reputation as a landlord, I would go for it.

If he a good guy as well as you, who knows, you could have a good friend you could go to for any help if you needed it.

LeoTex

PS; I'm sure a little gift to him at the proper times of the year wouldn't hurt the relationship. ????

4 hours ago, Spidey said:

As for my friend, I agree with you. He isn't as versed in Thai ways as we are. Plus the fact that he has been driving for well over 40 years and has a spotless driving record. The only 2 times he has been stopped by police are here in Thailand. Takes it as a personal affront to have his driving ability questioned.

Stopped by the police, having his driving ability questioned????????

You're telling us that we don't know the ways in Thailand. Getting checked at checkpoint or roadblock is not being stopped by the police. Also it has nothing to do with his driving ability questioned. Did they put up the check point when they thought he wasn't driving properly. Give us all a break.

With your vast experience in the Thai ways, why would you even think about taking a car with 'red plates' on a road trip?

I'm no way an expert, like you are on the all rules of the road in Thailand. I come to Pattaya 4 to 5 times a year and I rent a car each trip to drive around the country. I also rent my car from a Brit in Pattaya who also rents motor bikes and also has a good reputation for running his business. I'm sure its not the same person you rent from because my guy has everything in order. I know this because I also drive thru Kabin Buri each trip on my way to Sa Kaeo. I average about 3 stops each way by checkpoints or roadblocks. When my papers and license at looked at, I get a nice thank you and wave on. The checkpoint wasn't put up because I was driving bad, Its there at the same spot each and every trip over the past 10 plus years I have been renting a car and driving over near the Cambodia Border.

LeoTex

On ‎10‎/‎25‎/‎2018 at 10:52 PM, carocat said:

They left  Thailand the beginning of October. 

 

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We need to go back to Thailand so are worrie

d about re entry.....

I agree about no stamp and on fine.

They left, but now we need to go back.

LeoTex

9 hours ago, AhFarangJa said:

A relatively petty crime that happens hundreds of times a day

I don't know what is 'petty' about 87,000 baht being stolen. Should be classified as breaking and entering.

On the other hand, its foolish to be carrying that much money walking around in a crowed shopping mall.  

Hope the BIB are able to retrieve the stolen money and return it.

LeoTex

On ‎10‎/‎2‎/‎2018 at 8:57 AM, Phuket Man said:

Two Visa Exempts Entries permitted in a calender year.

Is this something new? I'm now returning home from my 3rd Visa Exemption this year and will do one more in December.

I did 4 last year and 5 the year before that and have done at least 4 per year for the past 15 years.

Please direct me to where you found this information.

I think false information given on the form sure isn't very helpful.

LeoTex

6 hours ago, kingstonkid said:

Talk to the kid away from mom and see if he says anything strange.  Not the best proof but it might answer questions. 

How much information with that produce coming from a 3 year old kid?

LeoTex

I have been in  Pattaya in April for the past 15 years for Songkran.

I haven't found any problem with air pollution, but the water pollution in mid April is way over the top.

LeoTex

On ‎8‎/‎25‎/‎2018 at 11:45 PM, rickjza said:

I wouldn’t like to see you unnecessarily fined or have an unneeded accident because a Thai is looking for a quick buck.

fined for what?

I drive all around Pattaya with my windows open, I like the fresh air.

On the highway I drive with the driver side window down a inch or so.

Whats the big deal are you the window police or something?

LeoTex

What I have read about it being illegal to set up a company just for the purpose of buying a house it would be safer to do the following.

Find you a Thai girl friend and pay for and put the house in her name.

You many end up without a house , but you wouldn't need to worry if its legal or not.

LeoTex 

I have had a AIS 12 Call for over 10 years with the same number.

I think part of my success comes being in Thailand 4 time a year, once about every 3 months and use and add a load to the phone/SIM every trip.

I pretty much have a full year left on the SIM when I leave each trip. A few trips I had add a few 10 baht loads to the phone to extend it for an extra few months.

As soon as the plane touches down at BKK, I do the *121# send and I have the same load and time period as when I left on the previous trip. When I arrive I also stop at the AIS desk at the airport and get the minimum data plan for my 3 week stay.

LeoTex

7 hours ago, Loaded said:

If convicted, will you get your visa extended?

Sent from my CPH1701 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app
 

If you are a Thai, I don't understand about the "visa extension"

I'm sure is it was a foreigner, the charge would be a whole more than the 15,000 baht.

LeoTex 

12 hours ago, Darcula said:

 

That's a new one for my bucket list.

 

What having a massage with 'sexy Thai model, Nong May?

LeoTex

 "The Day the Music Died",

Don McLean's song, American Pie

LeoTex

I heard they had to change the name to Rolling Live because they didn't have permission to use the name 'Rolling Stones'.

I have stopped into Rolling Live a few time on Soi 8. to hear the band with my new best friend.

LeoTex

22 hours ago, mogandave said:

 

 

Only people that buy insurance pay increased premiums.

In much the same way that only tax payers pay for tax increases.

 

Yes I know that, I think we all know that. I guess you thought we didn't know if you don't have insurance, you don't pay increased premiums. Thanks for pointing that out for us.

However, one of the reasons for the increased premiums, is false claims filed.

LeoTex