Lacessit

I'm somewhat baffled as to how a GP will be able to assess mental competence. I suppose if one can form complete sentences during the test that will do.

4 days in Pattaya can be a lifetime, or a short time. If that goes through to the wicketkeeper, try somewhere else.

It sounds like the thief got hold of the man's personal details, then used them to create an online account. There has to be an electronic trail somewhere.

I only have savings passbook accounts here, which require my passport and my presence to withdraw money. I refuse offers of credit/debit cards, and deal in cash only. If I'm using an ATM ( emergency only ) it's an Australian debit card, and I will only use an ATM here which is in front of the bank supporting the ATM. Already had one instance where the ATM refused to disgorge my card, and I had to get a bank staff member to retrieve it.

1 hour ago, Suradit69 said:

Yes, if you're here on an extension of stay, the application very pointedly refers to an extension of 'temporary stay"  which seems to imply you have no legally defined status as a resident in any context other than for tax purposes. And even then, "assessable income" has a restricted definition.

 

 

 

And the wording from Siam Legal seems to suggest that income must be derived from sources "within the country."

 

 

https://www.siam-legal.com/Business-in-Thailand/thailand-income-tax.php

 

 

 

 

 

I think that should settle the issue for the Nervous Nellies on a government pension - thanks.

bahtsold and Thai visa classifieds.

Given this is only the beginning of the smoke season ( all of March ), the rest of the month is not looking good.

4 hours ago, transam said:

Wassa toilet seat....

It's usually in the same room as a bath or shower, which Brits find equally unfamiliar.

When you post the same subject matter as a dozen others before you.....

5 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

easily 5000 baht with prostitution

In their dreams.

Can't discuss the specifics on here, but would be far, far less than that for the vast majority of BGs.

Perhaps for some exceptionally beautiful free lancer working the escort market, but not a normal income.

You'd be surprised. Some bargirls are making that with multiple short-times in one night.

I can remember one very innocent looking bar girl, mid-twenties, who worked in Singapore and was averaging 10 customers a day. She was coming to Chiang Mai to rest up from that, with 2-3 short-times a night.

Simplest way is to employ an agent, and use the statutory declaration of 65,000 baht/month.

I would caution, however, that $500K is not going to be enough with a starting age of 50. That's on average another 30 years of life expectancy, with rising costs and the occasional market crash to put a dent in those savings. I've yet to meet an infallible investor.

19 hours ago, SteveSamui6262 said:

From my vantage point behind the lines, I notice motivated girls/women are not working the bars, but instead utilizing the Internet to meet foreigners, and shortly thereafter they are getting flown out to first world countries and doing better than trying to achieve success in crrupt Thailand.

Who are you trying to kid? The motivated girls/women are heading off to places such as Dubai, Saudi Arabia and South Korea where they can earn far more on their back than anywhere in Thailand. It's not a coincidence they are also the most beautiful from poor villages.

They are not all success stories either. Some have their passports stolen, and become trapped.

Large businesses have sufficient resources to fund English-speaking employees and signage. In small businesses, it's just happenstance if an employee speaks any English.

The OP's post is about as rational as a Thai going to London or Paris and expecting everyone to speak Thai.

6 hours ago, roo860 said:

This gentleman certainly has the correct attire, taking a spot of lunch.

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Can't see if he is wearing a tie. Is that his skin or  a back support belt just above his trousers? My guess is it's a support belt to help with the weight of the clothes he has on.

I can't see prostitution as a problem. As I see it, Thailand has acquired a reputation as a country for sex for good reasons.

1/ Compared to many other countries, sex is cheap here.

2/ Thai women can do a lot better financially in the sex trade than in "respectable" jobs.

3/ There is no stigma attached to working as a bar girl, masseuse or whatever.

4/  Thai women for the most part are considerably more attractive in terms of body shape and femininity.     

5/  Thai women enjoy sex. At least, most of the ones I have met do. It's irrelevant whether the sex is paid for or not.

6/   Thai women are uninhibited behind closed doors. It's different in public.

Leave it alone, PM Prayut. You just don't see it's not a problem, but an opportunity for many.

6 hours ago, smotherb said:

I suppose wearing a tutu with your hip waders and Polish tuxedo would be gauche?

You have a vivid imagination

5 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

 

And that is the answer we were looking for. That is just stupid. <deleted>? I mean who can afford that? That amounts to the total income of alot of American households. 

Perhaps you guys should apply for Australian citizenship. My private health cover ( top level ) costs $2400 a year. Australian dollars.

5 hours ago, smotherb said:

I haven't seen a copy of the dress codes. Could someone share them?

Thou shalt not wear sandals with socks. Have never understood why that drives some people into quivering outrage. Makes better sense to wear socks to minimize foot infections.

Golf clubs have dress codes. Poolside restaurants don't. Move on please.

1 hour ago, Briggsy said:

Strangely they don't seem to stick around for very long. Never figured out the reason. Next thing I know I am getting an email from Switzerland or Sydney saying "I fi(ne)".

I think this is called leading with your chin.

1 hour ago, steven100 said:

Just continue to drink piss everyday,  but I could have lobster more regularly ...

A man of lofty ambitions.......

Neither is at fault if the cars are in Thailand.

I can't help thinking what the tattoo will look like when the girl is in her fifties, especially if it's in a potentially saggy place. I've yet to see a tatt on a beautiful woman that improves on the original.

2 minutes ago, ajnamoon said:

 

 

You would think so but still waiting for any reasonable offers 2 weeks on

Thais are fixated on new. Probably better off selling in the farang market. Although if it is black or red, you have a problem.

A reasonable price for the mileage, should sell reasonably quickly.