StayinThailand2much

They probably had working holiday visas for those ones 30 (35 some countries) years old and younger... That's why I wrote ageism. 😆 I would have happily worked there in any job, but I was older than that.

I bought just before the dip, and am still more than 15% in the red. But it's okay, as long as Trump doesn't come up with more such surprises...

There is ageism. Lots of vacancies in Oz, but unless you're a backpacker under 30, you won't be able to find a way to work as a foreigner...

Illegal, or not. Where was the French-speaking Thai tour guide? The damage of future lost revenue may be bigger than the 'loss of face' that a foreigner did the job for which, probably, they can't find a local candidate...

He's not my president. I quite liked him when he got elected, despite the bitter taste, of what happened in January 2021... But lately, as I am heavily invested in the U.S. stock markets, he has lost my sympathy.

Makes sense, otherwise it would be absolutely pointless, except for saving paper. - Yeah, right Thai officials reducing paper trails... 😆😂

So, I have to give the IO, and perhaps another person my phone? How about the email; would they also accept screenshots of it? Also, is the wifi at Arrival good enough to quickly search your email, and still be online when face-to-face with the IO?

While they're at it, IF they were serious, they could also stop common scams, like 'taxi no meter', or 'I will now switch off meter and you pay me 500 baht for the 10 minutes into town' as soon as you step out of the airport... (Alternatively, allow Grab & Co. at the airport. 😉) (And yes, I know, there is a taxi booking counter at Don Muang, but who wants to wait another two hours or so, after more than half a day on plane, in airports, and at Immigration...)

Is there an update for 2025?? Haven't been to Pattaya for quite a while. Pre-Covid, I liked A-gogos such as Peppermint. Also, what are the "normal" rates in 2025 for ST/LT with a freelancer (I meet on-/offline)?

All's well then. 😊 Oh, wait, the strong baht... 😢

Well, it seems Ipsos' Thailand subsidiary, which generally conducts surveys in Thailand, let Thai people online decide in a survey, whether Thailand is 'the happiest country in the world', with a predictable outcome... 😆 Not to confuse with the 2025 World Happiness Report, where Finland is once again ranked as the happiest country in the world, for the eighth consecutive year. Following closely behind are Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, and the Netherlands. The report considers factors like GDP per capita, social support, life expectancy, freedom, generosity, perceptions of corruption, and positive emotions. Top 10 Happiest Countries (2025): Finland Denmark Iceland Sweden Netherlands Costa Rica Norway (...)

From Google: "Yes, Burmese nationals can open bank accounts in Thailand. They will need to visit a bank branch in person and provide a valid passport or government-issued ID, and a work permit if applicable. Some banks may also require additional supporting documentation or a minimum initial deposit (...)"

Actually, most foreigners I see seem to have more or less tasteful smaller tattoos, while here in SEA, I have seen locals covered in whole-body (all arms, torso), often ugly tattoos, esp. in places like Yangon, Pattaya, Phuket, etc., and, particularly dating sites, where one out of three, or so Thai women seem to have larger or numerous (not what I would call beautiful) tattoes, and not just the 'working girls'...

Thanks.

How about if you stay at hotels (and haven't booked for a full year)? Would that be accepted?

Damn, it probably would have worked out for him, if he had not invited the transgender... 😆

Exactly. Living on 100 baht a day for 9 years, so, probably only eating rice with extra rice, no fun, beer, mobile phone, clothes buying, etc.? I know few people who could do this. At least, with so much frugality and sad life, he should have put it in the bank.

Not to hijack the post (for some reason couldn't make a new post here), what are the latest requirements and timelines to change from a 60-day VFE to a retirement visa/extension in-country? More info: - Want to apply in either, Chaengwattana, or Jomtien - Staying in hotels (just came back after 1 year abroad) - Age over 50 ✅ - Thailand bank account ✅ - 800,000 baht in bank account ✅

Big fan now of "AntsCanada" (Canadian guy, singer, now living in SE Asia, creating biotopes in his house), "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", "History Matters", and Lei's Real Talk (about China), just to name a few...

Well, I am an expat, having lived in Asia for the past 20 odd years. Can you please tell me where in this region I can apply for a Thailand METV? Sorry, but travelling all the way back to my home country for a visa is not an option, as flight and hotel costs would be inappropriately high. If such a visa was offered in KL or Singapore, I'd happily travel there to apply, however.

Saw an ad today on the BTS for Lactasoy milk: 9 baht... Heavily advertised a few years ago as 'Lactasoy 5 baht', so a whopping 80% increase in only a few years. Services too; last time I went to my regular Bangkok barber (mid 2023), I paid 160 baht, but less than two years later he's charging 200 baht now, that's a 25 percent increase over the past 20 months!

Foreigners = "criminals"?? Wonder, whether the regular police does the same with locals...

AirAsia are scammers. Buyer beware!

Why?? Do Chinese tourists have to pay U.S. customs duties in Thailand for 'importing themselves'?? 😳 And why are they instead flocking to Japan, despite of these?

Yeah, perhaps in a parallel universe... 😂