GilesA

Farangs don't keep wild animals in crowded cages and sell them in markets to be eaten. We don't eat bats either. We have food and hygiene standards. But by all means get angry at us.

Anyway I thought a Thai doctor had come up with a cure?

My son had Glanduar Fever at and Bangkok hospital gave him antibiotics, steroids and a collection of other drugs and several days later when I arrived to take him out they said they'd cured him. The NHS and every other western medical guidance is only bed rest and water. The bill was not modest but yes he did get better.

Northern Thailand has a health crisis from air pollution. BKK might if its not careful. Then the health minister really should get angry if people don't wear masks as they may die prematurely if they don't. They will need to be N95 though and changed often...

A lot more people have died prematurely from that in Thailand than coronavirus...

I agree! I tried it and almost died! 

On 2/4/2020 at 8:44 PM, balo said:

Must be great news for Western expats living there, maybe the city can get back to normal. Like it was 20 years ago. 

If they permanently wear an N95 mask, possibly

They lost me because of the appalling air quality and police road blocks 2-3 times daily being pulled over to check my driving licence. It was surprising they didn't recognise me after several months harassment. After TM30 nonsense and health "insurance" goodbye Thailand altogether.

How are the police going to finance themselves without fining the thousands of Chinese tourists who were fined for not having the right licence now they stay away?

I lived in CM for 18 months. I tried to use these red buses a few times but quoted ridiculous prices more than half the time. As a cyclist I found the exhaust emissions appalling. Very few that did not churn out black smoke on I imagine poorly maintained engines with seemingly no filters being replaced and doubtful emissions testing. I imagine that they contribute significantly to the mostly appalling air quality outside periods of heavy rain. As many said here they often drive around empty looking for tourists who have no idea about pricing. Grab is far superior although airport based taxis are comparable or often better value than grab.

This is a nasty outdated transport method that should be allowed to reduce in numbers massively or to disappear. For now they should enforce emissions testing properly. If travelling in a big group they may be ok but they can also be pretty dangerous for occupants and others alike and the driving style can be reckless. They were noticeably the worst drivers in CM in my opinion and often block the filter left lane when trying to skip the queues going straight.   I have left CM now and don't miss the horrible air and the red taxis. I left solely because the air quality remained toxic for too  long. I don't choose a small city surrounded by countryside and mountains for the lung cancer inducing toxins to which the rod dangs seemingly contribute more than their fair share. If you disappear then good riddance I say.

19 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

 

Were you dealing with a doctor (MD), and if so, who?

 

In my experience here, the doctors typically tend to outsource any orthotic insole preparation to outside technicians.

 

I paid a pretty sum for a pair of supposedly custom fit orthotic insoles from one of the doctors mentioned above from Bangkok Hospital, and they pretty much never helped with my arch issues.

 

Later, I had a technician that I was referred to by Phayathai II Hospital end up modifying some of my existing original shoe insoles without doing any direct measuring, and those ended up being way to high for my arches and totally unwearable, even after several revisions.

 

In the end, I ended up doing better with trial and error ordering arch support inserts from Amazon until I found a style that worked, at a fraction of the price.

 

Yes I dealt with many Doctors/specialists including a terrible one at Bangkok Hospital.

My point is meant to be helping people who want good quality and inexpensive orthotic insoles/supports. Mine were perfect and I believe will enable me to avoid surgery. I am sorry you had a bad experience. I am also not willing to write more on the topic about doctors and hospitals. If you want a good orthotic insole then I recommend them. That's all.

After 3 -4 terrible podiatrists I found a brilliant one through St Louis Hospital. They made special orthotic insoles and much cheaper than those advertised here. Based in Bangkok near Thon Buri contact [email protected] and they speak good English

Most of the respected European car journalists voted the Manual the best of the Honda Jazz range. It is the quickest in acceleration, has the best fuel economy and more reliable than the auto. Autos are for people who can't really drive or mostly just sit in traffic in Bangkok.  The manual Honda Jazz was considered the most reliable car in the world. The auto was not. 

I have a 6 months old Honda Jazz that has a manual gearbox. It is registered in Chiang Mai but I am currently living in Bangkok. My lease here is about to expire and deciding whether to stay or go back to CM.

Would it be better to sell in Bangkok or Chiang Mai in terms of likely sale price and sale time?

If I sell in Bangkok I am told I need to do a number plate transfer first to a Bangkok plate (3-4 days) before I can then do a transfer in Bangkok. If I go back to Chiang Mai easier to do a transfer for sale. I need to renew my retirement visa as well and was thinking maybe easier in Chiang Mai than Bangkok? I welcome your views ?

2 minutes ago, GilesA said:

Thank you

I will go to immigration again and insist they give me a certificate of residency! Lets see where that gets me! Seems crazy I have to wait 90 days to get a certificate of residency before I can then sell my car. I can't really get one in CM as I don't have a lease to show I live there. Crazy even for Thailand!

Just a thought. My Thai driving licence shows the same address as my Bluebook (and has my passport number so corresponds with my passport). Do you think that would be adequate ? ?

Just now, sammieuk1 said:

How much was the new price you paid in January?

555,000

16 minutes ago, johng said:

Told by whom ?   it seems to depend on each province as to whether a foreigner needs one to sell or not

 

I've been keeping a small list of opinions  collected from this here forum

 

Sorry its so confusing   I wish they would drag themselves into the 21st century...there is no need for all the hassle it can and should all be done online...with one central  office handling paperwork  like the DVLA.

You could also go ask at one of the local ( MOT) testing centers displaying this sign..to see if they can help.

Thank you

I will go to immigration again and insist they give me a certificate of residency! Lets see where that gets me! Seems crazy I have to wait 90 days to get a certificate of residency before I can then sell my car. I can't really get one in CM as I don't have a lease to show I live there. Crazy even for Thailand!

26 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said:

What was the purchase price? not sure of how but I'm in Chiang Mai if you get bogged down and need help?

I am asking 465,000 bht. Best offer I have had so far is 430,000 bht

20 minutes ago, johng said:

What if the car is registered and residing in Chaingmai but you live in Bangkok...you are limiting yourself to  only vehicle registered in your own province..you can't expect a seller to come to you and change vehicle province +  say the op changed registration to Bangkok and next week he has a buyer from Chaingmai wanting the car ?

All vehicles I've bought in Thailand 3 cars and 8 motorcycles  never once went with the seller to the DLT, get a receipt of sale,power of attorney,green/blue book signed by present owner and copy of their ID card or passport + visa...

Thank you. Last question I promise. I am told I don't need a certificate of residency to sell the car; only to  buy it. Just Passport and Visa. Do you know if that is correct?

1 minute ago, johng said:

Ok maybe you are stuck with the British embassy...or you could try going to Pattaya for a "holiday" and get a certificate from Jomtien immigration..I read they will issue with just a hotel address..but have not tried myself.

Thank you!

40 minutes ago, tingtongtourist said:

maybe the ministry thinking about some technology where they can burn plastic and create energy they then harness and use again.

lol

chkk-dee krap

 

nobody been able to do it yet, but since Thailand is the HUB of technology and innovation they sure to find a way.

They can. Many other countries do it already but it has complications. They can generate electricity from the burning but it needs to be done at very high temperatures to minimize pollution.

31 minutes ago, johng said:

Unless you can somehow get a certificate from Bangkok immigration (doubtful without 90 day report) you could try the British embassy which is a bit expensive...otherwise yes back to Chaingmai...I read they will issue same day for a small fee...or you can wait 3 weeks if you want it for free.
The new buyer doesn't have to go to Chaingmai they can do everything in their "home" province which ever province that happens to be.

Problem is I don't have a property lease to get a certificate of residency in Chiang Mai or would they certify my Bangkok address?

1 hour ago, johng said:

There's no need for you to change number plates...leave that to the new buyer...get a certificate of residence from Chaingmai...give the new buyer a "power of attorney" form certificate of residence ,receipt of sale,copy of your passport and visa,sign the blue book , that should be more than enough for them to get it transferred into their name.

If you're in a big hurry some car dealerships will take it ..but you might not get as much as you would from a private sale.

 

 

Thank you. So I need to return to Chiang Mai to get a certificate of residence there? Will the buyer need to go to Chiang Mai Transport Office to do the transfer?

I have just moved to Bangkok with my 6 month old Honda Jazz I bought and registered in Chiang Mai. I have to go back to the UK and wish to sell my car as soon as possible. I am told however that I need to change the registration of the car to Bangkok before selling it here. Is this correct?  I am also told I need a certificate of residency for my new Bangkok address before I can change the registration to Bangkok but Immigration in Chang Wattanha say I cannot have a certificate until I have done a 90 day report in Bangkok. I did one in Chiang Mai just before I left 3 weeks ago. Ideally I need to go back to the UK soon for medical treatment but am stuck here until I sell my car as I am not expecting to come back for a while. I guess one option is to go back to Chiang Mai to sell it but I am living in Bangkok now and need 2 weekly hospital visits here and not meant to drive now. Someone mentioned giving power of attorney to someone else to sell the car on my behalf but not sure if that overcomes the issue of the car being registered in Chiang Mai and sold in Bangkok. Alternatively I am told I have to go to the transportation office in Chiang Mai to do a sale transfer. I am very confused! Any helpful suggestions or advice welcome. It was registered in January 2018, done 12,300km and as new. It is manual transmission. I am hoping to get around 465,000 bht if anyone knows anyone who may be interested. Photo attached (red plate no longer on the car)

Whilst it can be better to burn plastic if the energy created is captured than to landfill it, incinerators are highly toxic unless the temperature is maintained at very high temperatures. This requires rigorous monitoring, very high quality equipment and continuous maintenance. A very large number of such incinerators trialed in the west failed to maintain an adequate temperature to burn off the toxic concentrations created and had to be shut down or adapted to burn non plastic products or plastic products that were guaranteed not to be contaminated with food or moisture residues. Unless people first remove any food or moisture contamination and then separate plastics from other household waste it typically fails.

If however a careful regime is in place that ensures only untainted plastic is burnt it is probably a very good solution; especially in a country with limited renewable energy supplies.. 

I opened an account with Bangkok Bank in Chiang Mai 3 months ago. They gave me a Union Pay ATM card. I haven't found anyone who accepts it either online (flights etc) or in Thailand stores. I am told I can use it in many places in China! They will not give me a Visa or Mastercard.

I moved to Bangkok. Mislaid my ATM card.  and visited a branch in Nana Sukhumvit to cancel it and apply for a new one. As my account is in Chiang Mai they could neither cancel it nor arrange for me to get a new one. They cannot access my account because it is in Chiang Mai.

I have had 11 (seriously eleven) attempts at calling them. After managing to guess at what was being said in almost unintelligible pre recorded English I hold each time for 15-40 minutes. Each time when it is forwarded I get a click and it hangs up. I have now run out of phone credit!

They do not respond to e-mails

Other than getting a flight to Chiang Mai and hoping a local branch might help (but I suspect not)  any suggestions what to do? I will cancel my account of course but in 1 month apply for a new retirement Visa so dont want to loose 4 months of 800,000 on deposit.

As a suggestion I would encourage people not to use Bangkok Bank.