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3 hours ago, Suradit69 said:

So you're saying someone paying $215 for something that costs less than $60 is a chump?

No knowing the persons circumstances it may be more attractive than be asked to leave the country. I live in the NE with the $50 USD +air+ food+ taxi or train at the end of the day might be a wash.

Really can’t speculate without knowing the posters situation. I’m on Retirement visa and first time used an Agent which was 35,000 baht. I just looked at their website and it’s 40,000 baht now with 

a 100% guarantee or money back.

It was a bit of a hassle. Fly to Bangkok stay in hotel two nights. 

Was happy the second time as it was easy and painless. Just did 

2 renewal (3 total) and same as before easy. Next on should be ok 

as have income that comes in after that will have to rely on Social

Security which I’d the years statement I get is correct 55,000 a month. 

OP noted tourist maybe from US or others driving on opposite side

Ooops uh oooooo

Now the lawyer will tell all the other shady things that may or may

not be true..

then the two can share a cell together 

Needs blacklisted for sure.... glad I wasn’t there to see it..

Arrest him and maybe after a few days in the can and a storage / tow bill he will learn 

I get charged every time I us my US ATM card 220 baht..... 

US bank a few months ago stopped charging for getting cash

from ATM anywhere. Prior I’d get hit by Thailand an US fees.

i was pleasantly shocked when US made the change. In the past

if in the US and used other than that brand bank they’d charge you. 

I live in a village a very few speak English and it usually niceties . Renting a house here could be a challenge we have 3 or 4 farang 

that I know of and only one I’d see every 2-3 mo this and he’s went 

on to explore the galaxies. 

A small town Kumphawapi you could an apartment inexpensive 5000 baht a month. As one post said you can choose what you want by researching area or forums. 

Hope you find what makes makes you tick and enjoy it.

Ubonjoe is correct was at UT IO today for 90 day check in. Full house usually 5 minutes your out today maybe 20 minutes top.

waiting in line three or four locals and one farlang was at the deak I was three people back from what the person in front of said. They 

were agents for him. The IO wasn’t going for it and rejected needed 

something more. 

The officer a real nice guy if you speak English he speak good. He didn’t say one word in English it was all toward the agents. 

I’m sure he had a rough day with line out the door. 

 

At first I thought he may be talking about the Flying Rice Bugs, usually swarm during rice cutting season because as my Thai Friends tell me "They are pissed off we cut down their houses"  these buggers bite ferociously and unlike mosquitos bites, itch like crazy for a week or more.  We have them in Vietnam as well.

Sounds like same bug we encountered long ago while having a dinner ( prepared by hotel) on beach on Phi Phi.. those little suckers bite and as said above ferocious. After about 30 minutes 

we asked to get off the beach....  very annoying. 

Check in on line the day of your flight. Then you won’t be squeezed 

for 45 minutes early.....  

Online Check In needs to be done no later than 1 hour before flight

for Airasia and 4 hours if Airasia X 

if yiu bought too much on the way to airport then try give baggage at gate. They’ll charge you for baggage that isn’t allowed to carry on.

Onhhh just looked 90 day check in today.... hope the IO is in a good

mood tomorrow. Udon Thani

Maybe they meant to give you leads for teaching opportunities. Hope you want to become a teacher for the benefits of knowledge 

For children first and their education first.

In the beginning it’s going to be challenging and lower pay once 

you show your capabilities things should change. 

Best of luck...

Single seater if you can find one..... no worries taking anyone anywhere. Never leave keys in car with fuel. With no fuel 

no one will ask to use it.....

Sorry took me a while scrolling back to the beginning to remember 

what the topic was.... Ding Ding..“Cost or raising a child in Thailand” 

Reading posts that go off into tangents... sometimes funny to read. I’ve wandered of topic many times.... but let’s not cross the line. 

Its not COOL to basically call a person a “Cheap Charlie” for what they choose to do in life school etc...

The costs for an International school in China. These are real numbers from providers website.

2018-2019 Tuition per year 

Pre School = $16,900.00 USD

Kindergarten = $20,909.00 USD

Grade 6-12 = $23,900.00

To choke down costs wouldn’t be easy. 

No matter what you decide for your children make sure their life 

is balanced. Teach them all people are equal rich, poor whatever.

Make sure they’ve an education that’s affordable.

Support them with guidance and understanding and they’ll be ok.

Uhhh hello Ms. you a big something or other growing on your face......

searched the web for what may have looked like prior

.....    

I spared you all..... scared my dog. 

15 hours ago, YetAnother said:

thais do not want us living here and that attitude extends to immigration personnel

YetAnother maybe you had a bad experience. I live in a village 

for 3 years next month. I've never felt unwanted even when I go 

to Udon Thani, Khon Kaen or BKK.

I really like it here and hope the Visa situation doesn’t change being unable to qualify once in full retirement. Now showing income to 

qualify is OK.  I’ve got the income now but when Social Security 

kicks in and exchange rate stays stable (US) not lower than 30 is

workable. Not a lot of companies looking for 65 year olds. 

It is a lot more comfortable living than in US....and I can go to the Dr. with reasonable charges...

15 hours ago, YetAnother said:

thais do not want us living here and that attitude extends to immigration personnel

YetAnother maybe you had a bad experience. I live in a village 

for 3 years next month. I've never felt unwanted even when I go 

to Udon Thani, Khon Kaen or BKK.

I really like it here and hope the Visa situation doesn’t change being unable to qualify once in full retirement. Now showing income to 

qualify is OK.  I’ve got the income now but when Social Security 

kicks in and exchange rate stays stable (US) not lower than 30 is

workable. Not a lot of companies looking for 65 year olds. 

It is a lot more comfortable living than in US....and I can go to the Dr. with reasonable charges...

If no check in luggage and only carry on go the Air Asia and 

choose your seat  and check in on-line. 

Not ong ago took a person to the airport on Air Asia terminal two

now. 30 minutes bedore flight carry on they missed the flight because check in closes 30-45 mins? before flight. 

I was driving they couldn’t or I would have checked them in. 

Have a good trip

It’s a good idea sometimes I remember until it’s time and I’m a last minute rush to get it done. I’ve had to ask Ubonjoe a couple of times and it worked out without a hitch.

Had to apply for new passport mine was expiring and mailed it to BKK US Embassy already on at tight schedule to get it back I didnt

sign the paper and had to send that portion again. Then get the Income letter from BKK I live up in the Northeast got the passport 

back next day was the deadline and luckily all worked out..

Opened one at BKK Retirement but at first they were reluctant 

and they got tired of hearing why? Why? ......Savings accounts 

On 11/28/2018 at 6:25 AM, EVENKEEL said:

The Iron 883 is now 499,000bht and the 48 is now 699,000bht vs 900,000bht 

HD Roadking and Streetglide in US. I’ve enjoy riding most any bike som you like some you don’t each to their own. 

I like HD my son likes BMW and Old Guzzi

Which dealer has the Iron 883 for 500k baht.

Agree some don’t know how to use the new machines... I’ve explained it to a few and it worked

They’ve a choice cash or credit card with fee. If I choose to pay by credit card and advised a fee is charged ..... no problem 

A farang guy we know looks similar. Not heard what it was diagnosed it said he has TB.