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10 minutes ago, checkered flag said:

I came here with the full ability to support myself and meet all requirement from TI. I feel that those who can't meet these obligations have failed themselves and their family. The requirements are very low and if necessary a native English speaker could take up teaching English, but a college degree might be needed. 

I have many friends but generally avoid those that are arrogant and full of themselves. 

So to answer the question "why are people staying in Thailand when they can't meet the financial requirement from TI" , I don't know. I meet the requirements, do you?

Everyone who has the Visa or extension in their passport meets the requirements. 

3 minutes ago, Benmart said:

He does not live in Thailand. Seems irrelevant to this discussion.

Neither does a good percentage of posters here on TV, so what?

16 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

Since you brought up this scenario all on your ownsome, would you?

 

Would you "tattle on others" I mean?

It's not in my DNA to be a bitch snitch aka RAT.

Here's one thought - What would happen to many in Thailand if using an agent became a thing of the past other than to help facilitate the paperwork. Another words (personal) bank statements and proof of med ins were mandatory. I wonder how many "Agent" haters try to tattle on others to the IO.

7 minutes ago, kenk24 said:

sure, I believe that - but what about everyone else? 

Not sure why we always have to be cheerful. It's not illegal to be grumpy, to all the fake smiling yahoos....bite me.

How many more pints can you blame on the rain??

6 minutes ago, Eindhoven said:

 

Did you buy a house in someone else's name? I didn't. Do I call it my home? No, but for me it is like a second home.

For some, it is their home. Some are being disabused of that notion. But I won't be the one sitting here gloating at their discomfort.

 

 

I bought 2 homes, same person the mother of our daughter owns both. I consider this to be my home but Thailand isn't. I have alternatives should something happen as should everyone else.

I'm not gloating, but maybe that guy is.

On 8/7/2020 at 7:08 PM, 2 is 1 said:

Good have septic tank and close system! Not any snake can get in. But in our farm house frog's come always in shower room to stare my d...i...c..k!

I hate that, we laugh but could easily be a snake coming up there.

35 minutes ago, Pilotman said:

 

wrong guy PM sorry...

What are those spots on your hands....yikes, ahahaaa Old age sucks.

24 minutes ago, Eindhoven said:

 

Nonsense...

Naivety is cute. Just because one ties up all his money in a country where he pays for a home in someone else name and gets caught up in visa problems, calling this your home will matter not a bit. I have invested alot here myself, both money and emotions, I get it, you feel like this is home. But, it's not.

5 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Please explain to me what's the problem with 50B street food?

Almost anyone in Thailand, poor, rich, hiso, middle class, eat street food.

That does not mean we all eat it all the time and it does not mean we eat any street food regardless of the quality.

But some street food, and some "market food" is good and cheap. So why not eat it?

On some days I eat the 50B noodle soup and then I have an espresso for more than 100B and maybe a 1000B lunch or dinner. Why not?

Many street food vendors are specialized on one type of food. Take i.e. pork leg. It takes hours to make that the way it should be. I don't think it's sold in any expensive restaurant. It's street food, and often it's delicious and cheap. IMHO there is nothing wrong with that.

 

 

 

You didn't help your position for being in Thailand by bringing up street food. In my town in Central Ca. I can get fabulous tacos from the Food Vans but that wouldn't be an argument for staying there.

6 minutes ago, Silent Number said:

OMG 50 baht street food never I prefer my diet of lobster.,Eye fillet Beef, and fish eggs from Russia,I think they call them Caviar from memory, Of course it goes without saying I wash that down with a bottle of French Champagne (any vintage) the I go sit on my porch Rabian as it’s know here and wave to the peasant farmers as they pass by in their samrollers.

You too. Small world. You forgot fresh crab and prawns on the beach every morning. As a matter of fact the ole lady just whipped up some stir fry with some jumbo prawns, fresh from the beach market. I'm not a Champagne fan, prefer good Merlot, Cavier is just so "showing off", lobster is another showy food.

The soup I love here comes from the Franchise cart with the 4 on it. Can be found at any 7-11. They sell pork broth with the simmered pork bones. Love it and their noodle soup, but not on a regular bases. 

32 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

 

Sounds about right.

 

And in the meantime you write comments in a Thai forum and pretend you know about the current situation in Thailand. Yeah, sure.

You're not helping yourself talking about 50Baht street food. Yikes....

9 minutes ago, checkered flag said:

I guess in some places Thai Immigration is very busy and it becomes difficult to apply in person. However, those that use agents because they can't meet the financial requirements are skating on the thin edge so to speak. That's not a healthy place to be. After all the money in the bank for married people is only B400K for 2 months and can be withdrawn after approval (another month). Even upcountry that's not a huge amount.

I only care about myself and mine.

9 minutes ago, checkered flag said:

It's not a concern of mine, but I bet the cost of service will increase. It's like supply and demand. I do feel it's sad that some must resort to using an agent when it's very easy to meet the requirements.

Why would you feel sad? Folks use agents for a wide variety of reasons, only stands to reason the agents will charge more as the workload increases. Business 101. 

16 minutes ago, bwpage3 said:

I Left 6 years ago because I could. 

 

Do I want to live anywhere near Sukumvit? Absolutely no chance. Not many would unless they trapped themselves there.

 

You are lying to yourself about the pollution. Maybe follow Richard Barrows so you can get the real truth.

 

I never had a VISA issue one. Never mentioned anything VISA related. Stop telling stories to make yourself look better.

 

Decent health insurance? Compared to what? Why not post your policy coverage?

 

Street food is what poor people eat. Combine the unhealthy cooking environment and all the carcinogens from the cars passing, no thanks. The day I have to worry about how much food costs, rather off myself. Who wants to move away from their home country where they can eat anything they want and eat street food? No, no

and no.

 

Thaksin actually liked expats. You are clueless about that and about the current pm. 

 

I think you are bitter because you have trapped yourself. Not only Thailand, but Sukumvit in the heart of the pollution and traffic. You probably don't own a car either?

 

People have choices and you shouldn't be bitter if someone has a better life than you. You have the life you want, others have choices into the lives they want.

 

And no, no soup for breakfast!

 

 

Pho for breakfast is awesome, go to a Vietnamese noodle house and order Pho with rare steak.

What I really miss here in Thailand is a decent gym with a steam room and sauna and Jacuzzi. I miss being able to buy fresh ground beef, a decent priced bottle of Merlot, fairly priced motorcycles. I can overcome all my wants by building my own steam room, mincing my own ground beef, being content with a moderate priced mc, and increase my budget to include merlot.

7 minutes ago, checkered flag said:

Sorry to offend, but my response was to those who claim wealth at home but don't want to meet their financial responsibilities here. This includes sufficient cash in a Thai bank or monthly transfer from overseas. Why would Thailand want to take on the potential burden of supporting non Thais. 

I think many who have been doing 30 or 90 border bumps are worried. They report, they don't have cash assets but not enough to meet the requirements. I too have sufficient assets but I also keep sufficient cash for emergencies and/or Thai Immigration. I try my best to meet my responsibilities and stay within the law. I don't feel entitled to more.

The weather in Thailand is mostly better than the UK, parts of Northern Europe or North America.  So I agree with you. I'm not sure what you mean regarding entertainment though. To each his own, I guess. Having a family to support is serious but could also be done from abroad, or that them with you. It can be done because in the 70s my friend took his son and 5 adopted (wife's children) to the US after working ~10 years in Thailand. He struggled at first but crawled out of it. Now retired and the six children are all successful professional. 

If I am able to get a legal visa through an agent, why would you care? Everyone is happy, except for a few foreigners. Not being able to leave Thailand and return is forcing some of us to retain the services of an agent.

11 minutes ago, checkered flag said:

Thailand is their place of residence, but not their home. Your home is where your passport says your from. If you have a Thai passport or ID you're Thai. If not you're a guest like me. 

Absolutely the way it is. Just because I paid for 2 homes here in Thailand, have a kid here doesn't mean this is my home. I may have a feeling of it being my home but feelings are made to be broken.

Trump signed orders for $400. mo extra and stopped evictions.

Thank you Mr President.

https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/trump-extends-unemployment-benefits-now-at-400-a-week/article_37f86d22-d9bb-11ea-8138-d75bc6626cbf.html

Ban Chang taxi is 1000bht all in Swampy to Patts. They meet and greet at Gate 3 with your name on sign. 

Google is your friend, they are always dependable and on time. 

Money is the solution to most problems. All these sob stories basically boil down to I don't have enough money to be happy after I made bad decisions.

Agents will be doing a bang up business, the envelopes will keep flowing to IO's and everyone is happy. Well except for a few farang who thinks we are a burden on Thai citizens.