essox essox

getting health insurance here is a complete minefield, so many 
"so called good ones" which turn out to be really BAD ONES and most over charge FARANGS.....

22 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Indeed... 

 

The only reason I brake the speed limit on a quiet expressway is because at times I believe it to be safe I know I'll get away with it.

120kmh limit is 74mph - when its quiet I find myself doing 140kmh+ which is 87mph, not a speed too dissimilar to that which I used to drive on the UK motorways (in keeping with the general flow of traffic). 

 

Its when the traffic conditions are busier and flowing at speeds ranging between 80-120kmh and a driver chooses to drive at 140kmh threading their way through that the danger really exists. 

Whether it is Thai's or Foreigners it is when a driver chooses do drive like this when the speed really becomes a danger to innocent others and the driver.

 

The fundamental flaw in safety over here is the lack of intelligent decision making and concept of consequence when someone decided to drive the way they do. 

 

 

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Last year (between my Wife and I) we had 3 tickets (speeding and crossing a white line) we renewed or Tax in Feb without an issue or notification of having to pay the fines (they remain unpaid) - I'll see what happens next Feb.

good idea probably NOTHING will happen....

where the hell is this street??

6 hours ago, AYJAYDEE said:

Why  did you limit the marriage visa extension to folks over 50?

the age for retirement visa has always been over 50

15 minutes ago, Paul Robson said:

The gradient of those ramps you can see look rather steep for wheelchair access ?

need turbo wheelchair!! with 4 wheel drive 

1 minute ago, samuttodd said:

You guys are a calloused lot.  

explain.....

2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

1000 for single entry. Been mentioned several times.

soooooooooo.

I am telling you what I had to pay at Don Muang airport.

2k was the charge.....end of story

1k from any imm office.

why GO to POLICE to report their wins??
I would NOT !!

Just now, Dmaxdan said:

I know it is controversial, but I strongly believe that Thais getting their new cars and motorcycles blessed by monks plays a huge part in the country's poor safety record. If people actually believe that they are protected by some sort of divine intervention, then what hope is there?  

 

 

no hope whatsoever.....

Its a persons BRAIN that decides what one does on any roads, anywhere anytime.....

23 hours ago, Sal Boto said:

I thought multi was  more than 2,00 bahtS.   I agree its a ZOO at CW.  Thats what i am trying to avoid.

ok sorry.....I paid 2k for single re-entry permit.

Multiple costs 3800 at Imm Offices...

5 minutes ago, samuttodd said:

not trying will not help. 

 

Somebody mentioned that there was a push to make people drive like the japanese... The driving there is not the point.   The culture is.

 

The japanese value others more than self.   They consider others feelings and comfort more than that of themselves.   It is a cultural difference,  and to change cultures is not realistic.

 

Changing safety practices can be done.   Just look at the advancements in safety gear in automobiles in the last 40 years.   Airbags, antilock brakes, multipoint seatbelts.   Those things save lives.

agree but also vehicles can go faster. Speed causes many deaths....

1 minute ago, samuttodd said:

I' guess I'll bang my head... Least I'll have a helmet on.

haa haa are you sure??

Just now, jmd8800 said:

A few weeks ago a female friend of mine got a ticket for driving without a license. She is in her mid 30s. I said I'll pay for your license if you go and get it. She got her medical certificate and then she had to go to school at the DLT. from 8-430. Now she has to go back and take the tests. I think Thailand might be getting a little more serious about road safety but it will take time.

it will take an  AGE!!! and will be a complete waste of time...thais do not want/never listen to advice on laws of the road/ road safety

why ??? that is the question.....no one can educate thais to be "good" drivers.

Your udea is a complete wasts of time

safety on roads MUST START in schools at a very young age.

Parents should be educating kids 

Having said this WHO educated the parents??

I think your banging your head against a brick wall.....

Why BOTHER ???

15 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

You have to apply for the re-entry permit at the office where your extension was issued.

Or you can apply for one at either airport in Bangkok 24 hours a day when departing the country.

true there are offices at BOTH airports....but cost 2k baht.....

1 hour ago, vogie said:

I would have thought that Bangsare and Sattahip were two different places. Is this the bar in Bangsare better known as The Beach Bar?

it should have read Bang Saray NEAR to Sattahip !!!

23 hours ago, Dexlowe said:

you're not much of a detective, are you. It narrows it down to motorcycle riders and people who work in the medical field (as well as people like beauticians and so on). There, I've given the cops their first clue.

well done Sherlock.....they will not act upon it !!!

5 hours ago, Inn Between said:

I think the only way the Thai gov't is going to get serious about enforcing helmets is if some big shot's kid dies as result of not wearing one. But the rich don't ride around on scooters, so that's not going to happen. 

 

so why you write what you have written....

1 hour ago, hashmodha said:

I think we all start a petition ......fast to reverse this....I am not able to....can anyone put it up on change.org.....and we all sign...

good idea but where will it get you?? and any others?......

22 hours ago, AlexCanada said:

Hope there is jail time for the cop for negligence.

doubt it THEY all stick together....

On 5/14/2019 at 4:40 AM, LongTang said:

 

Don't worry, A translation of the insurance policy to Thai signed by a notary will probably be added to the endless list of things one has to prepare.. ????

 

 

 

and if so MORE money has to  BE paid.....to have something notorised can cost 2k baht and possibly more !!!...

On 5/3/2019 at 7:53 PM, johng said:

from my notes

 

 

wow all this just for renewing marriage visa....need to cut down a forrest for all the paperwork !!!

On 5/13/2019 at 6:34 AM, observer90210 said:

So that is why I was smelling fish the other day,  in a dark area of a girlie bar...? ... ????

now that really should be FRESH !!!