BobBKK

8 hours ago, Menken said:

You're dreaming.

 

Most places in the world do not make efforts to know neighbors any longer. This is very true in US and probably has been for decades in Metro areas

 

Thailand is very transient. You're only the neighbor as long as you've the visa to stay on.

 

Maybe they are feeling sheepish bc of all the cultural prejudice and know how westerners are influenced re Ukraine / Russian propaganda 

 

Finally, maybe they simply don't speak English.

 

Russians by nature are not jovial people. Steeled by bad weather, bad government and hard times.

 

Oh that's right, can't speak imperial English, not happy enough for you (insert fake Thai smile here) - just stay home.

"Steeled by bad weather, bad government and hard times" 

obviously you have not been to Russia much (I have). All three of your assumptions are wrong but I do understand the lying western media have painted Russia this way for decades. Beautiful country, hot and cold weather. Things improved hugely after the Commies and Yeltsin and life for ordinary Russians is much improved from their grand parents days. Is it perfect?  obviously not but where is?

On 3/20/2023 at 8:14 AM, Danderman123 said:

I can speak Russian.

 

There are very few single Russian ladies in Pattaya, for very obvious reasons.

 

At any rate, I don't talk to Russians now.

Why?  should we not talk to Americans over the lies anent Iraq? 

38 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

I don't

Begs the question then why you on this forum?

18 minutes ago, IvorBiggun2 said:

Irrespective. He is a convicted criminal. If he was/Is innocent then why did he flee Thailand by skipping bail? Aug 2008 he went on his own accord.

So was Nelson Mandala - politics in the court system here is pervasive - it gets political parties shut down, people allowed to leave the country and jails innocent protestors. Defending THAT is monstrous. 

1 minute ago, IvorBiggun2 said:

You really need to do your homework. Court gives Thaksin another 5 year sentence. Emphasis 'another'. 

Yes got to keep him out of Thailand right? you can't be that naïve? 

Live by the gun and die by the gun - just look at USA!   no sympathy - why did it take 15 hours?

I doubt he enjoys coughing but move out is the only answer

20 hours ago, malcolminthemiddle said:

Needs the Developer to take the first step.

Without the Developer support very difficult if at all possible.

I disagree - go to the land office

57 minutes ago, proton said:

It's to avoid all the illegally parked cars at markets, banks etc. The only reason to drive on the left is to turn left, or drive through a red light. 

On a highway?  lame excuse

Thais slowly proceeding in the right hand lane is VERY annoying!!!

19 minutes ago, malcolminthemiddle said:

Thanks for answers. The Developer has acknowledged that there is a surplus of 800K spent on non-maintenance items it was not intended for. 

The JP should handle this?  the elected JP not one appointed by the initial developer. The developer is no longer legally in charge - the JP IS.

2 hours ago, khunPer said:

993 days overstay – so he didn't come to escape the Ukrainian war...

Ukrainian war from 2014?

This is what will happen if they run away - deported and the Gulag

45 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Can't speak for Pattaya but I can for Phuket. While I agree there has, for many years been a Russian community living here, since the war broke out and certainly within the last few months there's been an explosion of both Russian tourists and long term stayers. Many with young families, International schools are brimming with Russian students. Just a few hundred meters away from me a large villa has, in the last few weeks been converted into a kindergarden for Russian children, no website, no facebook page, just an instagram page. Its already got at least 30 kids enrolled.

 

For those with kids visa's are easy, the students get an ed visa and the parents get a guardianship visa. Good for many years as long as the kids stay enrolled. Those without kids, well the normal ed visa's, elite visa, multiple entry etc. Most I've met are well off enough and aside from buying real estate here they are also then sub letting to other Russians.

and when they return home to Russia?  you are making it up - Russia will put them on a wanted list, black list the passports etc. I agree Russians are coming on holiday and some might stay illegally but they have a ton of problems ahead. What you dont understand is most support the war within Russia - whether they are right or wrong that's a fact. The war will end one day, thank goodness, but if they ever go home they have a big problem.

On 3/9/2023 at 10:22 AM, JimmyJ said:

Does anyone understand what is meant by:

 

"Transfer Passport 

(Only type of Visa for Extension Here)"?

 

 

Yup - new passport

Yes - I did it 3 weeks ago (use an agent far less hassle).

Where's this 'research'?  nonsense poll with 20,000 deaths a year here.

12 hours ago, keysersoze276 said:

I guess I am a Cheap Charlie. I almost never buy “lady drinks”. If I do, it has to be a beer. Not some super cheap watered down tequila for double or triple price. And if you do, you will get pestered for another and another, a round for her and a few “friends”, the mamasan expects one. There goes your bankroll!  I’d rather be a Cheap Charlie than having the entire vibe ruined with everyone tapping on my shoulder like beggars holding out a tin cup. 
 

 

It's not all about you. If a girl is having hard times it's nice to buy her a drink or give her 100 tip - you know that odd word 'compassion'?  aside from that I normally only buy drinks for girls that I want to keep me company - think of it as renting their time on the bar stool - they are there working for their family.

Certainly if I want to bar fine she gets a few drinks.