BobBKK

2 minutes ago, bristolboy said:

What's stopping the Trump admin from doing just that?

I'd support that but would be surprised if the authorities did not have whole medical and welfare teams there. AOC would look at a white wall and call it black if it suited her political ambitions.
 

2 minutes ago, atyclb said:

friends that are recovered "now sober" alcoholics whose actions while drunk landed them prison terms have told me it was the best thing that could have happened because they had no choice but to be sober. once the brain cleared they were able to think normally and realize/regret all the damage they had done.

 

at least the compensation paid is real world though some might argue too much based on predicted earnings for given occupations

No one, ever, should be allowed to get charges dropped for financial compensation. The law should be above all, no matter class, money, gender or 'who you know'. The opposite is true here.

Send in independent inspectors not crazy biased liberals. 

They always seem to be in Chiang Mai and I assumed they were cranes of some sort?

2 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

Yesterday was Canada Day. No tanks!

 

Yup they are still on horseback!  Still I like the British busbies there

Just now, giddyup said:

Only costs besides the item itself would be around $5 postage.

I have had stuff seized at Customs here, Tumeric in fact. I do import some things but if I can buy it , or equivalent here, it makes sense to do so. Often the Thai market has similar products but thank you for your intense interest and replying on his behalf.

"Money, money, money must be funny in a rich man's world"  and to hell with all the poor people who cannot buy justice

20 hours ago, giddyup said:

He already said iHerb. Just order it through them and they will post it here. https://www.iherb.com/pr/Vibrant-Health-Green-Vibrance-25-Billion-Probiotics-Version-18-0-5-82-oz-165-g/29436

I know he said Iherb but wondered if he'd found a more local source. Often I have found stuff on Lazada - this is not on there but Im searching for an alternative that does the same job rather than import with all the costs. 

23 hours ago, londonthai said:

witnesses identified perpetrators as police officers, shouting "police, police"

or Army who have been brainwashed into supporting the Ammart system 

2 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Good, sound advice. Grow thicker skin! That is key to alot of woes that seem to affect the masses these days. Such sensitivity. Such soft, easily offended, PC type people out there, who are simply not comfortable within their own skins, and it manifests itself with the desire to pick a fight with anyone and everyone, for the silliest of reasons. Get over yourselves. Get out of your own way. There is alot to be enjoyed in life, and the focus on the negative prevents alot of that fulfillment from taking place.

 

Of course, I am guilty of complaining. But, I try not to make it personal, and try to not take it personally. It is more of an observational sort of thing. 

 

For many of us who are getting up there in years, it is strange to see people croaking and buying the farm all around us. Some at rather young ages. I am philosophical about it. When the Grim Reaper is ready for us, there is not much we can do. I do not allow my mind to fret over it. It is what it is. Reading philosophy and meditating seems to really help too. It is all about perspective. 

 

There are alot of things we can do to improve our well being. Eating well, exercising, maintaining a good attitude, maintaining some perspective on our lives, not getting too emotional about stuff we have no control over, pursuing your passions, and loving those around you. Also, for those over 60, I highly recommend a nutritional formula called Green Vibrance. It is the equivalent of 22nd century vitamins and minerals. I need less sleep, have more energy, a stronger libido, and better memory with it. It seems to be food for the brain. Which we need as we get older. It does have to be imported from abroad, but I believe it is available through iherb.

Where do you get Green Vibrance?  ship it in?  PM if you dont want to discuss here... thanks

I find they are frustrated at the obvious manipulation and the 'old guard' winning every time because the 'system' is in their pocket. 

8 hours ago, Jip99 said:

 

I retired to Thailand at 52 and would probably be dead if I had continued my employment into my 60's. Certainly a heart attack contender.

 

Pretty much stress free living in Thailand (and a bit in Europe) and I agree about never/rarely being bored.

I went at 50 as I decided around 47 I was 'getting out'. I'd rather live on a reduced income and be happy than get that heart attack. I do get bored sometimes as I live in a rural setting and I plan to buy a condo in the city for weekends. 

Well this has inspired me to get this done. Great info thank you.

3 hours ago, Tug said:

Bobbbk I agree with you as far as the russan people very salt of the earth types but as for Putin he is a very very smart kgb type he is a despot who murders others who appose him he is not my country’s friend and he is waaaaaay smarter than Donald imo Donald is Putin’s tool and Donald has been doing a fine job as Putin’s asset with his setting us against each other destabilizing nato starting trade wars and running up the deficit sorry but imo Donald is a disaster

Trump is a megalomaniac who should be no where near the Presidency but he's a reaction to the pc liberals who want to turn everyone into a vanilla milk shake. 

1 hour ago, Bluespunk said:

Russia invaded Afghanistan in Dec 1979. Not sure what carter could have done about that. Admittedly the Russians were interfering in domestic politics long before that though. 

 

The Vietnamese invaded Cambodia in Dec 1978 after repeated incursions and attacks on their territory by the genocidally inclined Khmer Rouge regime. They consequently removed them from power. A very good thing indeed, though the UN and associated powers inexplicably supported the Khmer Rouge for many years after that.

 

Cuban troops became involved in Angola in 1975, that would have been when Ford was president I believe. 

 

The Sandinistas were Nicaraguans and therefore always in their country.

 

Likewise the Iranian revolution was instituted by Iranians, not sure what carter could have done about that, except maybe encourage the shah not to be the oppressive dictator that he was. 

 

and USA didn't get involved with the false war in Iraq?  Cuba?  Vietnam?  and all the other places???  USA and Russia BOTH meddle and anyone who suggests it's just 'Russia' is misguided and succumbs to the brainwashing. Dems use this card to frighten ordinary Americans into another cold war as it suits their deep state purpose, GOP use it too. Both manipulate truth for their nasty ends.

On 6/30/2019 at 8:55 PM, JulesMad said:

All can be found in ThaiVisa and other media... I really can't be bothered to do your research if you don't believe it. The fact that you ask for proof makes me believe that you are a trump loving american...

Oh only Trump loving Americans ask for proof?  liberal pc don't?  they just accept everything?  I rest my case

1 hour ago, JulesMad said:

ANYTHING, dead or alive, is better than the orange idiot! At least Carter was NOT paid or elected by the Russians, so that makes him a lot better POTUS than the present FHOTUS ????

'Paid'?  evidence? links?  proof?  or more vile, bile fake news?

37 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Depends on the objectives... 

 

For yourself or for rent. 

For long term (20 years) or short term (3-5 years).

 

Some places are difficult to resell and become a burden - thus, location is key for resale.

 

On Nut, walking distance to the Sky Train is a good call. 

The area next to Hab

I used to have a room in On Nut but it still felt a large distance from the center. I just didn't like it so sold it off within a year. It's more like a huge dormitory for city white collar workers. So glad I moved  ????  If I really HAD to live in BKK I'd chose off Sukhumvit  depending on budget etc.

4 hours ago, blackcab said:

 

This is not a requirement; must Land Offices will accept a FET form with nothing or anything written in the comments section.

 

I believe this all started with misinformed developers spreading the word. There are several threads in the Real Estate forum discussing this.

 

That being said, it doesn't hurt to add the comment.

Oh, ok I was told it had to go on as the transfer must be specific - but if I'm wrong I'm wrong, but as you say, might as well put it on as each office seems to make up their own rules. 

On 6/29/2019 at 1:11 PM, colinneil said:

Quite funny reading this.. Farang builders better than Thai, if you use Thai builders they use Thai workers.

If you use farang builders they use Thai workers, so at the end of the day you get the same end result.

Actually most use non-Thai workers. I have built 3 houses here and renovated 22 condos, he was lucky. I could go on all day about the problems but, as i said, the non-Thais who do the actual work are far more industrious and hard working IMHO and in my experience. Thai sparkies, agreed, are atrocious and I had to get my house re-wired and 3 phase put in.