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3 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:
Im not sure what jail he will be in but by far the worse jail i visited was the Bang Kwang Jail in Bangkok about 6 years ago.
This is a jail that they nickname the Big Tiger because it eats you up.
I have visited many jails ( volunteer and part time work for a charity) but I have never encountered such rude nasty thai people as i did visiting in there and they were the officers, they just didnt care about people mmany of them not a ounce of kindness, they would snarl their faces at you and sometimes not even answer.
these officers are not like ordinary thais ,they look yiu direct in the eyes as they snarl and talk down to you.
i was once enquiring where a certain prisoner was and his welfare, the senior officer kept saying “ huh , ! Huh ! Screwing his face up
Like it was pains for him to talk to me.he was a half indian thai officer with a turban on ,he slammed a door in my face as i was asking about a prisoners welfare.
They even had some nickname for one low bassstard thai prison guard , apparently his nickname reflected on how he liked to hurt and punish prisoners.
and anyone thinking Bang Kwang is like Pattaya jail better grow up fast ,its nothing like it.
i remember one guy telling me that once the large crowded room cell is locked at night they do not open until morning even if your bleeding to death ! Terrible place !
...and yet the customers keep arriving.
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If you arrange financing elsewhere then you pay cash to the dealer, there is no finance to be arranged by them. If they insist you must use the finance company that they offer, go somewhere else.
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I was in Hong Kong recently. I bought a few items from 7-ELEVEN. Habitually (having lived in Thailand for a while) I waited for the cashier to put the items into a plastic bag, and was quite surprised when he left them on the counter and started to serve the next customer. I then realised that they did not issue bags at all, and so gathered up my items and rather awkwardly carried them out in my arms. It's quite simple for the store isn't it? Simply stop using them. I'll say it again... "Simply stop using them". Customers will learn extremely quickly to bring their own bag if they need to carry more than a few items. I don't see why CP All has to "initiate projects", to "announce missions", to "implement programs", to "introduce activities", to "organize campaigns", to "invite people to stop using...", to "establish communication plans "...it's pathetic isn't it...JUST REMOVE THEM FROM THE STORES! Overnight the problem is solved!
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"The British woman had said she was raped on Koh Tao on June 25th but only reported the incident to the police on neighbouring Koh Phangan on July 4th. "
If you were raped wouldn't you want to report it immediately, not 9 days later...if not on the island then an urgent trip to wherever necessary else to do it...even go to Bangkok and the British Consulate...IMMEDIATELY?
"British police also handed over a T-shirt the 19-year-old woman wore on June 25, the day of the alleged attack, and forensic tests found the DNA of a woman and a man but no trace of the attacker’s semen, as she claimed. "
Why do the parents claim that they were surprised that there was no DNA on the T-shirt? It's stated that there was...but there was no semen.
"The girl is unable to state where the alleged attack took place, or offer any description of any attacker" "...she could not identify the site of the attack nor the identity of the attacker. She could not even provide details on how the attack happened"
So she states she was raped...don't know where, don't know how, don't know by whom...very useful indeed to help with the inquiry.
Why did she claim there was semen on the T-shirt if there wasn't?
"Earlier this month she was interviewed by Thai police, interpreters and officers from the UK."
Not just the RTP.
"Thai police had merely tried to clarify facts as the publicity has tarnished the country’s reputation. "
This was stated by the RTP themselves. Why wouldn't they do that...wouldn't you? Tourism is a key component of the economy in Thailand.
The parents ask "how can the case close if there is no concrete evidence?"
It's because there is no concrete evidence! I think that's quite normal everywhere.
"To conclude, there is no new evidence in this case”..."“However if there is any new evidence or the claimant comes to Thailand to provide more information, we will be ready to reopen the investigation,”
That sounds like normal procedure for most countries, doesn't it?.
So, sadly, perhaps she was raped...but based on what evidence there is i.e. just her own claim and nothing more...it rather sounds like she was under the influence of something. But even that is rather odd, since you would think that she would remember who she was socializing with prior to apparently losing her senses, and thus have some idea of a possible attacker...but she does not even know that it appears.
Perhaps if she had reported it immediately there may have been a chance to check on any potential culprit before they left the island, however, with no description of anything or anyone, or any witnesses or any other evidence at all even that probably would have been a fruitless task. To prosecute a person for such a crime does require proof and solid evidence of some sort, does it not?
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You appear to be in a time warp before smartphones and google maps, so buy a map of Thailand and figure it out. They are still available in bookshops.
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just ask a local dealer for Nissan/Honda/Toyota...I'm sure they would know best wrt dates for Thailand
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https://www.kasikornbank.com/EN/personal/credit-card/Pages/platinum.aspx (in English)
http://kbankcard.askkbank.com/TH/Reward/Pages/RewardSearch.aspx (in TH but let google translate it)
and why not just ask the bank?
Platinum Contact Center
02-8888889
Ready to serve 24 / 7.Inquire about anything, from benefits, incurred expenses, exchange rates, a temporary credit limit increase, to card cancellation.
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Either way, if the want a police report it is also very simple and quick. Just state what happened, they write it down, and give you the report. Should also be 15 minutes.
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I thought that it was an accepted and an expected thing to ask for in Thailand, and for the seller to give a discount. It's the norm. Usually the only issue is how much discount. You don't always get one, but usually you do. Sometimes when I don't ask for a discount and offer the payment, the seller deducts one for me, as if it's a loss of face to them because I was expected to ask and I didn't. I always ask by requesting what I think is a reasonable discount, and my wife always adds to the bargaining by asking for a higher number...typically she asks for 70% as a starting point. Usually it triggers the start of some jovial bartering, and usually ends with an agreed amount and smiles all round. I think Thais enjoy the process.
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Just call the airline and ask them.
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Maybe it's a combination of growing up barefoot in the village, and wearing the flip-flops separating the toes until they eventually leave the village and head for Bangkok for university or work. I noticed a pair the other day where each toe seemed to have grown out in a different random direction, each with a different seemingly deformed shape, length and size. Even compared to many others as described above, these were quite exceptionally extraordinary. But I have also noticed plenty of ladies in Bangkok with perfectly formed feet, presumably having grown up in town and having worn shoes in the process.
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I can't believe so many people are so eager for this government to end, and for a return to "democracy". It's been the most stable 4 years in Thailand that I can recall. After the elections, how long do you think before the juvenile political parties start to progress towards the same chaos, disruption, and deadly outcomes that preceded this government? Thai culture will take 2 or 3 more generations (and my Thai colleagues agree) before it has developed enough to manage their country effectively by democratic means. The majority of Thai people need to be treated like teenage school children and do as they are told, unfortunately. They have not been educated to think for themselves or to behave rationally in a mature enough manner to effectively manage the country themselves. If only we had a leader such as Singapore, such an advanced developed nation, has had for so many years, a benevolent autocrasy in effect. How would Thailand, a country without a definitive prospect of ever becoming developed, compare to Singapore today? Somewhat differently I expect. After this election roll on the next coup...12 successful coups and 7 attempted coups since 1932. This link has an interesting article on the reasons for coups in Thailand...I'm sure it wont be long unless the winning party drastically tackles the issues that cause them.
https://www.vox.com/cards/thailand-coup-problem/here-are-the-three-big-causes-of-thailands-coup
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Check this link for the complete details of all charges. There is a link there to download a pdf file on the subject.
https://www.cbre.co.th/en/SubServices/thailand-land-property-tax
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18 hours ago, guest879 said:
retirement visa is so easy and cheap. I cant see the point in risking a wad of cash to try for PR. I just got my thai girl NZ residency. Was about 70 000THB, fairly straight forward and she can work here if she wants. If it was the same for me in Thailand I would have done it as I spent many hundreds of thousands of THB on visas and work permits over the 10 years I was there.
I believe a retirement visa requires you to be over 50, and does not qualify for a work permit...
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Different airlines, different tickets, different terms and conditions. To change it you would have to ask the airline anyway, so simply just ask the airline if it's possible!
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18 minutes ago, jkcjag said:
I obtained PR about 17 years ago.
No further visas of any kind required unless travelling outside the country and wishing to return. A simple process to obtain the necessary re-entry stamp valid for 1 year which allows you to retain the PR upon return.
No bribes were required, or ever hinted at.
PR was granted at that time based on either of 2 qualifications...marriage to a Thai national, or for business reasons. The latter fixed fee being double the former...B198,000 at the time; and the latter required a WP by default.
The number of PRs granted per year was, and perhaps still is limited...100 rings a bell...
I think there was a period recently when the process was suspended, but is now resumed.
Applications were once per year in December...took about 13 months for the result.
Once PR is granted, if for business purposes, and if you later on stop working, then no other visa is required to stay in Thailand.
During the application process you needed to understand, either by reading, or by listening, some questions, and correctly select from multiple choice answers - in Thai language. You also had to explain by speaking in Thai language a few things about yourself, your background and situation...4 or 5 sentences, whilst being video recorded.
House Reg not required...didn't have one; wasn't on one.
Citizenship, and thus a Thai passport is a different affair altogether. Very few apply and are granted. I don't know the current requirements in terms of years required to have held a PR to qualify to apply for citizenship, but you do have to be absolutely fluent in understanding speaking Thai when grilled by a panel of 20 or so people. You are expected to have demonstrated some charitable work for the country also.
A couple of additional notes:
If you are into buying property, then with PR your funds do not need to come from outside of Thailand.
For PR based on business reasons you need to show consecutive years of having paid income tax from your employment...used to be 2, I think it's more now maybe.
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I obtained PR about 17 years ago.
No further visas of any kind required unless travelling outside the country and wishing to return. A simple process to obtain the necessary re-entry stamp valid for 1 year which allows you to retain the PR upon return.
No bribes were required, or ever hinted at.
PR was granted at that time based on either of 2 qualifications...marriage to a Thai national, or for business reasons. The latter fixed fee being double the former...B198,000 at the time; and the latter required a WP by default.
The number of PRs granted per year was, and perhaps still is limited...100 rings a bell...
I think there was a period recently when the process was suspended, but is now resumed.
Applications were once per year in December...took about 13 months for the result.
Once PR is granted, if for business purposes, and if you later on stop working, then no other visa is required to stay in Thailand.
During the application process you needed to understand, either by reading, or by listening, some questions, and correctly select from multiple choice answers - in Thai language. You also had to explain by speaking in Thai language a few things about yourself, your background and situation...4 or 5 sentences, whilst being video recorded.
House Reg not required...didn't have one; wasn't on one.
Citizenship, and thus a Thai passport is a different affair altogether. Very few apply and are granted. I don't know the current requirements in terms of years required to have held a PR to qualify to apply for citizenship, but you do have to be absolutely fluent in understanding speaking Thai when grilled by a panel of 20 or so people. You are expected to have demonstrated some charitable work for the country also.
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The only reason the driver stopped, I'm sure, was in the hope that they were prepared to pay for a taxi to their planned destination...a rather stupid assumption, since they were clearly hitch hiking...but perhaps this was a concept that he didn't recognize. They look quite respectable. It appears that he was simply being advised, in as simple English as possible...i.e. in 2 words, that they didn't want to spend their limited funds on a taxi, as they needed to conserve them for necessary sustenance on their continued travels.
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I used UOB 5 or 6 years ago for a condo. At the condo open day there were several banks present, promoting their schemes, and any foreigners were directed to UOB. The loan was in Thai Baht. There office was in Sathorn road; service was very good. Repayments were at any local branch in Thailand.
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Try this company; they arranged my HSBC business account 9 years ago...no HK ID, no residency in HK. There was a choice to attend at the bank in person, or assign CMS as authorised agents to do it for you. The rules may have changed since, I acknowledge. They are a very efficient organisation, and at least they will advise you of the current situation and rules:
CORPORATE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED - HEAD OFFICE • 26th Floor, Beautiful Group Tower • 77 Connaught Road Central • Central • Hong Kong
Website: www.cmshk.com
CMS has been appointed as Approved Hong Kong government services provider http://www.cmshk.com/files/INVEST_HK_APPROVAL_LETTER.pdf
CMS Hong Kong awarded the DIAMOND BUSINESS ADVISOR AWARD by HSBC and TOP BUSINESS PARTNER OF GREATER CHINA AWARD by Hang Seng Bank http://www.cmshk.com/cms-company-formation
Exclusive Corporate Rates for CMS clients when staying at SHANGRI-LA Group Hotels Worldwide http://www.cmshk.com/cms-company-formation/corporate-partnership-benefit -
Just now, jkcjag said:
Had many brands over the years, admittedly higher quality ones, and never a problem. Equal amounts rice to water, 1 cup of each - for 1 person; rinse once first. If not ready when cooked, leave it on warm...that's what it's for. I've seen many cheap brands too...all working just fine. I suspect the one you have is faulty...perhaps the heater or thermostat.
I mean "if you are not ready to eat, once it's cooked, leave it on warm..."
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Had many brands over the years, admittedly higher quality ones, and never a problem. Equal amounts rice to water, 1 cup of each - for 1 person; rinse once first. If not ready when cooked, leave it on warm...that's what it's for. I've seen many cheap brands too...all working just fine. I suspect the one you have is faulty...perhaps the heater or thermostat.
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Many don't even have B10,000 salary...any fine amount could not be paid. Somehow they have obtained a motorbike or car, purchased or perhaps borrowed...from the family, or a friends maybe. For some any fine amount is not a deterrent, they can't pay anyway, they don't care. No license, therefore no insurance. The vehicle is also probably not taxed. In the event of them causing an accident, there is no chance of any compensation for any victims...they have no money. Perhaps simply confiscate the vehicle for a period for a first offence, and compel them to attend instruction from an official driving instructor (are they qualified to instruct, or licensed?...I don't know) to obtain a license within a certain period before being able to retrieve it. If they don't then the vehicle would be disposed of. They would have to use a driving/riding school vehicle for the purpose. For a second offence with no license, confiscate the vehicle permanently. For any offence after that, jail.
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As above...the bottom line is that if you have permanent residence, then you need the re-entry visa to return into the country anyway otherwise the permanent residence will lapse, and that visa is only valid for 1 year, so you have to return within a year and then renew it for an additional year if you want to keep the permanent residence and leave Thailand again.
Labor department ink agreement with BOI, Immigration for online work permits
in Thailand News
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From 20 years ago, and for a few years thereafter in Bangkok, I recall attending in person every year for my work permit, but for many years now I've used an agent to renew it at 2 year intervals, and never needed to join in person, or to sign the WP book. I've just supplied signed copies of the required personal and company documents.