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Have to smile when I read the tales of CM Immigration. Pay an agent, 90 day reports cost me the time of dropping off the passport at the agent. Retirement extensions, about an hour all up including the transport to and from the agent. No need to worry about queues, or getting an immigration agent who is in a shitty mood.

Yes it costs, but at my time in life I'd rather pay than have the angst.

I think the OP might give a bit more detail on what he wants to close off the "right" way.

22 hours ago, seancbk said:

 

Go to the car shows and you'll see camper vans for sale.  

Check the links I posted.... 

Hot?  Ever hear of airconditioning?

 

Thailand is not Australia, where there is a caravan park in every town with powered sites to hook up to so one can run an aircon off mains electricity. There are camping parks in Thailand, but AFAIK no caravan parks.

The difference between a Rottweiler and a social worker is the Rottweiler will sometimes give the child back.

I don't particularly care what people are wearing. As long as they are not smelly, drunk, or loud. Easier to just walk away.

55 minutes ago, MaeJoMTB said:

Saigon well worth a trip, VietJet ticket only $70 from Thailand.\

Same for me with house payments, she purchased with bank loan, I make repayments while I live there.

We ain't all that different.

Thought Saigon was hot and dirty. Rats visible in broad daylight.

Much preferred Danang and Dalat. I could live in those places.

2 minutes ago, MaeJoMTB said:

I'm 62, I've had a good run, if it ends now, no regrets (Ok, I've had a few, but I did it my way)

You do seem to have mood swings between pessimism and optimism. Perhaps it's the cold pork pies.

6 minutes ago, MaeJoMTB said:

I used to, but now I avoid all her Thai associates, and am careful nothing happens where I live.

I try to maintain plausible deniability. I'm just a stupid foreigner that knows nothing, and has no money worth taking.

Not to mention my former SAS experience should protect me from any violence.  

(thanks fruity)

Does your SAS experience protect you from being shot in the back?

1 minute ago, Russell17au said:

Point 1: Ihave not had rent assistance since I told CentreLink that I was moving out of Australia years ago.

Point 2: the lease is not for protection, it is for proof of address with immigration but I have been told by someone who knows that it is not required on this occasion. As my wife will get the house book for this property and that we use that.

I was thinking more of the situation that could arise if your wife decided she didn't want you around anymore, or if she died before you and her relatives wanted the property.

2 minutes ago, MaeJoMTB said:

She worries about legit police interfering in her criminal activities.

Although it's her gang bosses paying the protection money, not her.

Don't you get worried you might get caught up in her nefarious activities?

Ubon Joe is right as always. If the TM30 on your principal place of residence is up-to-date, no other action is needed.

Just now, MaeJoMTB said:

Do immigration even have any authority over Thai nationals?

I suspect not, and my wife wouldn't care as she already pays 'protection' money.

The logic escapes me. If she's not scared of corrupt government officials, why is she paying protection money?

The lease would have to be fairly ironclad, so the OP would need a good solicitor. I can understand why he would want to protect himself.

Incidentally, OP, if you are hoping for rent assistance from Centrelink, forget it. We are non-persons in that respect.

Was stopped at a checkpoint south of Phan driving my GF's car at 11 am today. Registration was out of date by three weeks, my GF had forgotten to renew it before going to Vientiane. She told them the Blue Book was in her name; however, we did not have it in the car - back at her house. 1000 baht fine. Ticket written out, good until tomorrow when the car gets registered.

Those cops had that checkpoint packed up and ready to roll about thirty seconds after I handed over the 1000 baht. Yes, I probably got screwed. However, I could see the funny side of them hightailing it to what I assume was going to be a long lunch.

Sorry, should have put this in the motoring forum.

It's fairly obvious the car market here is rigged. When a Mitsubishi Triton manufactured here costs 20% less when it lands in Australia, it should not come as any surprise the baht is rigged as well. The question is cui bono?

7 hours ago, dallen52 said:

Missing the point.... 

One of our learned friends compared to the Ruski built Eastern European car. 

I think you are stretching the truth in that they are giving them away. 

In Australia... 

We are in  a country where ANCAP means sweet FA. 

The OP was looking for a good deal on a car around 600,000.

I suggested a couple of makes. 

 

Airbags and ANCAP do nothing for the bozos in the back of the Isuzu or Toyota. 

Even less if the occupants do not have seat belts on.. 

Plus Thailand says only front seat occupants to have seat belts on... 

I understand the Trabant panels were actually made of lacquered cardboard. The learned friend was pointing out quality level is similar.

Jaguar is supposed to be a large luxury car to compete with BMW, Mercedes or even Lexus. The fact that they are priced at about AUD 65K when the comparable brands are priced north of AUD 100K says something about their image.

True, ANCAP means sweet FA here. That doesn't mean you should be inviting him to escalate his risk level.

Noted you have not stated where TATA is successful. India, maybe. That's like saying Proton is successful in Malaysia.

Just now, MaeJoMTB said:

I love cold pork pies!

I rest my case.

6 hours ago, Slip said:

I'm not with you here MaejoMTB. You need to make a decent stew for the filling or else you may as well eat those awful Aussie pies. 

Only the English could think suet puddings and cold pork pies are delicious. Is there a government authority that removes their taste buds as soon as they are born?

20 hours ago, dallen52 said:

Actually. 

Tata owns Jaguar and is one of the most successful players in the Automotive market. 

Great Wall also make a fantastic utility vehicle. Chinese. 

 

 

One of the most successful players in the automotive market? Where?

TATA and Great Wall consistently achieve the worst safety ratings of vehicles tested by ANCAP - 1 to 2 stars.

As for Jaguars, they are a heavily discounted brand in Australia. Dealers can't give them away.

Alcohol definitely contributes to erectile dysfunction in men, while it removes inhibitions in women. Somewhat ironic.

Move if you feel unsafe. However, from the description it was an arrest and really nothing to do with you. The people involved have probably forgotten you already.

Mitsubishi has always been a reliable brand for me. Bought a couple of Panasonics on price, and have regretted it ever since. Switch gear keeps failing.

1 hour ago, Soneva said:

What are you talking about when you say opening a fast food restaurant?  Fo you mean your own start up? 

 

If so, I would suggest getting a lot of experience first.  You may have more luck in a place like Laos or Myanmar where there is much less existing competition and the capital required will be much lower. 

 

If you have significant capital, i.e. millions USD, you could consider franchises.  Open franchises with Minor food group, who take care in larger part of managing the business and who know to operate in Thailand.  

 

A new start up in Bangkok would be very expensive and, unless you have a lot if experience and the right connections, very risky.  That’s why I suggested Laos.  In Vientiane or Luang Prabang you could open for a fraction of the cost, and have far less competition from major chains.  You would still have to work extremely hard,  but if you succeed it could be very nice.  Lots of French, Russian, and other expats in Laos. Lots of tourists too,  especially in Luang Prabang.  

 

I know several foreign owned restaurants in Vientiane that have delicious food and are doing well.  But, they are run by experienced professionals, who work hard.  

 

Get food & beverage, hospitality experience in Europe first. 

In Vientiane recently, I was quite surprised by the number of French nationals there - about 70% of tourists.

Franchises can be a financial death-trap if the franchisor makes the franchisee a captive of the supply chain. A lot of franchisees in Australia under huge stress.

I'd agree - get the fast food experience first by working in a fast food chain. If you can't make it to store manager, possibly it's not for you.