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I had someone give me a sob story in front of the flipper house. Norway guy said his money was stolen and he had to move out of his hotel, he just wanted enough money to get to his embassy in bangkok. Gave him about 300 baht. A year later I saw him acting lost and confused on Pratumnak hill. I mentioned to first encounter but he said I must be mistaken. A few weeks later I saw him behind Big C extra doing the same old thing. I mentioned the previous two encounters. He disappeared. A few weeks later I saw him around the north end of 2nd road with some other foreigners. I didn't say anything I just kept walking. Gave a Russian man money for a joint business. He was supposed to pay the initial money back. The business went bust he disappeared. Found out later he forged a signature. Did a joint bar business with an American. He sold the business and didn't pay me back. Found out later he forged a locals signature. I had him charged and after court he went to jail for a year of what was supposed to be 2.5 years. He got out but may have been put back in over the incident. I invested in a legit investment with a company called emerging trends who guaranteed the investment with some of their real estate. The investment I got involved in went bust. Emerging trends didn't use their real estate holdings to pay their investors. Although they are trying to recover money it's been 2 years since last payment and they don't answer email asking for updates. I won't give anyone money in Thailand again but as for people just asking for money I've found that the Thais are the worst at asking for money. I've given a few money with their stated promise to pay back. They never did, going on 5 years now. Then again I have American friends that don't pay back. I've had to make a personal policy of not loaning anyone money. 

A few months ago I read where someone else asked the same question. The answer was each vehicle was manufactured to burn a certain octane fuel. Uses a higher could damage your vehicle. As mentioned, that was a few months ago and I don't know where that article is. I did a search this morning and found that mostly there isn't really any benefit if you use a higher octane. 

1. A car that does not require premium gas may not have any added benefits:
Using premium gas in a regular car will cost you more with almost no added benefits. The Federal Trade Commission says that using a high-octane gasoline rather than a recommended one will offer almost no benefits. It will not make your engine perform better or faster.

3. Cars with Turbochargers or heavier cars need premium 

If your car is a regular one that does not have turbochargers or is not a heavy engine car, using a premium gas will only waste your money. As the cars that are heavy or have turbochargers have higher compression ratios, they knock without premium fuel. Therefore, using premium in older cars is necessary rather than regular cars.

There are no visible side effects or benefits of using premium gas in a regular gas car. However, if you want to use premium gas in your regular car, ask automobile experts about this. People put premium gas in a regular gas car for better car performance and handling, but in very rare case this is the outcome. With appropriate maintenance tips and regular check-up for your car, you can certainly improve its performance and longevity to multiple folds.

So do what is right for your car.

In America people have been getting injections for around 8-9 months. We're are just now being told a booster shot is needed and being given to people with certain health conditions and the elderly. It's my understanding Thai's have only been able to get a vaccination for a few months so why is she getting a third injection so soon? Could be the vaccine she is getting I suppose but it seems a waste of one when someone else could need.

Over the past 30 years I've traveled to 21 counties, lived in 5. I've never been asked for my book. I disagree with who said this is just a record. It clearly says this may be used to travel.

The story reported on in this does say “with the positive pressure" that would be caused by the AC so if your neighbor is leaving his door open so he can save money on not having to run his AC then there isn't much of a problem. Now if he has an open outside window with a breeze flowing through his room out into the hall spreading the virus. This all depends on if you believe everything you read.

The Thai court probably will want to determine if the money sent made him a partner/investor or was it just a loan. If he was an investor/partner then I would think he is out of luck. Business's close all the time. That's part of doing business unless maybe he can prove mismanagement of the business. If this was a loan and you borrowed the money then you may have to pay him back. 

7 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

What's the odds on you resigning "v" being run out of town is the only information the people require ???? 

Odds? That's gambling! Are you spreading covid? Ha ha

21 hours ago, Emment said:

26.- Brokerage or agency except in international trading.

Seems to me some of these are left to interpretation. What type of brokerage? What type of Agency? I know foreigners work for Real Estate Agencies and Business Brokerages. This labor law doesn't stop foreigners from owning but what about managing. Seems to me considering this just say you can't get a work permit for these jobs that would include managing? I know a lot of foreigners may not be doing the job but they are managing. 

How much more stupid can these people get?

My first thought was if a UK drug company was using Thai people as guinea pigs without fully testing the vaccine. 

Last I heard a foreigner cannot own land but can own a house. The land must be in a Thai persons name but the land can be leased for up to 30 years at a time legally then a new lease agreement is required. If a foreigner owns a Thai majority owned business you can own land but there is debate on if this is legal because of how the company is formed. Often the foreigner has the company formed 51% Thai and 49% foreign owned with the foreigner having control over the Thai owned portion written into the bylaws. That's why a problem may arise when trying to own land in a company name. As for your age, I don't have a clue. The best thing to do is ask a Thai Attorney. 

In some countries they put corrupt government officials to death. I'm afraid if Thailand did that half their government would be dead.

1 hour ago, KhunKenAP said:

Only rich tourists wanted! The Cheaper Charlies that built Thailand and still contribute through wife's, children and girlfriends no longer wanted.

 

Those here and those that do arrive, please be aware you are no longer allowed to enjoy life, or the beaches.

 

See sign below now posted on all the Pattaya and Jomtien Beaches.

Why is drinking alcohol a problem? Is it because people may get drunk and do stupid things like not social distance or forget their mask? I've seen this said about restaurants also so I don't really see it being an issue in a restaurant if someone wants to have a few drinks.

Confucius say how do you have foreign tourist when the borders are closed and everything is closed? Why would this be news?

I've tried paying for items outside of Thailand with my Thai Paypal account. Couldn't do it. The reason I've been told is because I have no work permit and under Thai Law I can not transfer money outside of Thailand. Now I don't keep money at any bank in Thailand.

There is a Thai law that allows companies to withhold 25% If I remember correctly which is one of the stupidest things I've heard, but it was certainly not half. If they're going to have a law like that then they need a law than cuts all payments, car, rent, food, etc. I would be interested to learn about the money someone could receive to help during this crisis as my lady friend had her salary cut 25%(5000 baht) She only makes 20k.

The last thing I read on the subject when arriving in Thailand a person must quarantine in their home or hotel for 2 weeks. Government Officials would be checking. The most time that I know of for a normal tourist visa is 30 days. Why would any tourist want to quarantine in a hotel for for 14 days. That's wasted money and time in my opinion.

Another article on here said it was domestic flights only and even then the Airlines could only sell every other seat. Passengers had to be spaced out. Seems to me there wouldn't be enough people flying to bother having a flight. I wouldn't open yet.

My lady friend works in an office. Her salary was 20% less this last paid cycle yet she worked a full schedule. Apparently some of the employees have been sent home. So it seems to me the employer is twisting the law. Since they have had a partial shutdown and paying some employees to stay home they feel the employees working full time can be paid less. I guess she's lucky to be employed. 

I work in Iraq. My schedule is 3 month on 28 days off. I usually go to Thailand on my off time. That doesn't make me a tourist?

Many ladies in Thailand want someone to take care of them. They have family to take care of maybe even a baby. If you learn about Thai culture you will start to see the pressure Mom and Dad put on the children to send money home. Many Thai's are dirt poor. The girls go to places like Pattaya to be prostitutes while the family turn a blind eye as long as the daughter sends home money. The thing is, ladies don't want to work for it or they do the easiest thing they can. Lazy, no skills, they think they can make a lot of money and or find a rich foreigner to "Take Care of them." They just want it given to them. There are many many stories of a foreign man falling in love with a Thai lady who gives everything to his new Thai love only for her to disappear and him lose everything. Some times it ends with him taking his own life. My lady has a job but she still needs some help because of a family commitment she made. My advice is don't look for a girlfriend that requires payment. Look for one that has a job that is not in a bar or better yet not even in places like Pattaya and certainly don't pay 50,000 baht a month. That's crazy.

All the reasons for moving to and living in Thailand are slowly changing. Maybe it's time to find another place to live. I've heard Cambodia is what Thailand was 30 years ago but I'm told even their visa ease and requirements are changing.

I explain to him what happened and he tells me to come to the station the next day at 10am to tell the police and they will look for the ones who attacked me. SUPER helpful”.

Sounds more like sarcasm to me.

How can you be on overstay if you entered illegally?

My situation was a bit different. I wasn't trying to stay in Thailand. I was in Thailand for holiday. Planned on staying 30 days. At about the 25 day mark I realized the company that bought my tickets for me had me flying on the 31st day. I went to the Immigration Office to ask about an extension. The Foreigner at the Information Desk at the entrance said I didn't need an extension if I was leaving on that day and I wouldn't have to pay a fine. When I went through Immigration I had to go to a desk behind the Immigration Counters. The Officer wasn't happy but She gave me another stamp said you're bad don't do it again and then let me go. No fine.