JBChiangRai

So what the PM is saying he may apply the law as it currently stands and turning a blind-eye may end. Recreational use is illegal. Marijuana can only be used for medicinal purposes and dispensaries have to check your prescription, which you can probably get very easily. That is the law currently, although it is ignored.

Not true. “Sin Sod”, or Thai dowry, is supposed to be given by the groom to the bride’s family so as to be repaid for the loss of their daughter. This assures the Sin Sod family that the groom is financially able to support and care for their daughter and is expected in the Thai culture. Thai dowry, ‘Sin Sod’ is a long upheld tradition in Thailand and is considered completely likely and very common. The Thai dowry is extremely symbolic, although treated lightly by Westerners. It is important for a Thai family to have an interest in financial security, and it is expected from the groom to prove such a thing before marriage for his family. As a Thai man, you are generally expected to move into, as well as maintain, the in-laws family home. This includes any business or financial problem, as well as taking care of any relatives. This provides a support system and overall closeness in a Thai family. In the case of inheritance, the family’s home and any land are normally passed on to the children who are female, meaning the husband of a daughter would be expected to maintain these benefits. That amount of Thai dowry depends on the social status of the bride’s family as well as her education level and is at oftentimes disagreed upon by Westerners, if not refused altogether. On average, a Thai wife can be worth about 100,000 Baht at least. However, if the bride is “spoiled or ruined” (Mia Maiy), no Thai dowry will be required, as well as if she comes along with her children of a former marriage. To negotiate Sin Sod, the groom is to approach the Thai parents with Tong Mun, literally translating into “gold engagement” which is 24-karat jewelry for the bride, similar to an engagement ring, but anything with value. “Sin,” meaning riches, and “Sod,” the act of holding on to something, is the dowry itself. During a ceremony, the bride will receive this “Tong Mun” at her family’s own home. This ceremony is referred to in Thailand as “Phitee Mun,” in which accepting family members will attend. Once this occurs you will become an official couple. When you become a couple you will be called Koo Mun, meaning, “joined couple.” Another part of the Thai tradition is an engagement ceremony. At the end of this ceremony, each attendant will tie a string around the bride and the groom’s hand, further showing their acceptance and giving their blessings. This is called “Bai Sri Soon Kwan” which comes before the Koo Mun, the actual wedding. The Koo Mun will occur several weeks after the Bai Sri Son Kwan and also after the dowry is received, although unimportant toward the actual wedding registration. This is because, legally, dowry in Thailand is not mandatory; it is simply a common tradition amongst the Thai families. A law firm may be trusted in helping you process and translate your marriage registration and may be able to provide you with guidance with regards to the Thai dowry system. https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand/dowry-in-thailand Additionally, the groom and his family are expected to pay for the wedding expenses (contrary to Western tradition).

Not in Thailand, you don’t know much about the customs here do you. Try again!

I would settle for a “MUTE” button

I can’t remember, I think you can google it, I only went once and had an enormous breakfast, inexpensive and bought a few frozen pies etc too. I wouldn’t of found it without Google Maps. website is sausageking1 as I recall.

Sausage King

Correct me if I am wrong, but didn’t the populace vote to get rid of Anutin & Thammanat? same sh!t, different day

I wish there was an “OFF” button for you.

You couldn’t make this up. Talk about the lunatics, running the asylum!

No, it’s about 420km at 90 Km/Hr, I don’t know at 120-130Km/Hr I don’t cruise that fast. EV’s perform much better than ICE cars in traffic jams, no engine running wasting fuel.

I tell you what would be a pain in the ass, if I met you whilst charging and I had to talk to you for the whole 20-30 minutes, it will take to charge my car.

And UFO’s blocking the sunlight is also important.

Not if you were stopping for a coffee, food or comfort break anyway.

EV’s are anything but slow, you only need a charger when you are driving distance is more than half your car’s full range.

Our local priest got arrested for interfering with boys, my mum said to me, he must’ve not fancied you then?

I bought it to keep the miles off a Porsche Taycan, specifically on long journeys, let’s just say I like the MG4 so much I sold the Porsche a few months later.

I know this isn’t what happens, but correct me if I am wrong, but as the law stands, aren’t you supposed to only use Marijuana for medicinal purposes? And aren’t the dispensaries supposed to check your prescription? Or did that change?

Let us hope not Not true (the Chinese cr@p comment).

You don’t need any charging stations within 150km of your home, if you charge at home. if you can’t charge at home then and EV is probably not for you yet.

Don’t be an idiot

Tragic

I would be disappointed if you looked up to me. I would have felt I had failed in being your role model.

He has just gone up in my estimation. I still think he’s an idiot

Money does not negate customs. You can’t have a typical Thai wedding and pick and choose which customs you will observe. The bride’s parents lose face if no sinsod. They would probably rather borrow the money to show the guests (telling them you paid) rather than suffer the ignominy of admitting you paid no sinsod. A lot of parents will give it to the bride after the wedding. Another cultural point to bear in mind “YOU” pay for the wedding.

True legally, but in reality almost all Thais will abide by their parents. If they don’t it would ring alarm bells with me. Legally & culturally, parents can do no wrong. Parents can sue children but not vice-versa.