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This "official" suicide BS will go on forever, unless EVERY death of a Farang will be subject of an autopsy, surveilled by medical staff employed and certified by Farang Embassies.

Just ONE point: It makes a big difference, if "the cause of death" is of "natural causes" or not, if there is a "Life-Insurance" situation present.
Cheers. 

I assume, OP is living in a Hotel or Rented Apartment. So all they can do is throw out his "stuff".

An other thing it would be, (not having taken certain precautions beforehand), him being thrown out of his House by  Wife/GF/.

So never mind brooms, clipboards, socks etc...
Cheers.

Strange. Most people are not hesitating to share/exchange body fluids. So why not share an umbrella?
Cheers.

37 minutes ago, possum1931 said:

I thought the "Elite" was a visa for the rich people who can afford to give away lots of money to get nothing in return at the

end of it, and still have to report to immigration every ninety days.

You said it Possum. If immigration would publish a list of Thai-Elite-Visa holders, OP could suck up to them !
Cheers.

Everyday it's the same thing. I see silent people with their head bowed. I think they are in deep (religious) meditation. How nice!
Only to find out that they are merely looking down at their i-phone.
Cheers.

All fine and good, but it's in the Jungle where it's really happening.
Me Tarzan you Jane.
Cheers.

All of this must be "Fake-News". The TAT has expained to the world, that Farang Tourists come here for the Temples, the Pristine Beaches and the Thai Culture

.
By discussing openly the Importation, the Use and possibly the Recommendation of certain brands of such merchandise, may lead to Police Interrogation, short-term Imprisonement and Confiscation of said goods. It certainly would contradict the above mentioned TAT theory, as to why 99% of Farangs come to visit Thailand.

Now the big Disclosure: Every 7/11 on second street in Pattaya, featurs "Farang-Sized" Condoms, as long as you ask for it by talking to the "cashier". The Cashier will reach under the counter, and hand over a "Large Size Package", the same "Large Size Package" that you have seen on the shelf before. But the cashier , will hand over the "Special-Package" with a dazzeling smile on her face, having added 10 Baht.
Probably knowing, that a Farangs "size" concept is mainly taking place in his head. The head on his shoulders, that is.

Cheers. 

11 hours ago, pcliff069 said:

If we all stopped breathing the problem would well and truly solved. Good comment.

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Very well put. At some point, we will all stop breathing. With or without Motorbikes or Jet Ski's. Discusting! It's like the weather: Everybody is talking about it, but nobody is doing anything about it.

Cheers.

On 12.6.2017 at 5:12 AM, Baerboxer said:

 

Indeed. And peel our fruit with our Swiss Army pocket knives. The only honest thing to come out of Switzerland.

Yes what a shame, the only thing the Swissies contributed to modern civilisation is the Swiss Army Knife.

Other achievments are hardly worth mentioning:

- Second oldest Democracy, going strong since 1291.
- A very stable economical/political system. (If the unemployment rate goes above 3%, it is being considerd "as a serious matter".)
- Healthy government/state finances.
- Low tax-rates, while still mainaining a very effective Social-Security-System.
- A low cost, but effective (defensive) militia army.
- One of highest living standarts on the globe.
- A hard currency, to a point, where the Swiss National Bank has to artificially weaken the Swiss-Franc by buying up Euros, Dollars, Pounds by the Billions.

And best of all: By referendum, the Swiss voter can nullify any government action/legislation. Unique on this globe. Democracy at it's finest.

So, instead of tinkering with old political concepts, (that have not worked in the past and will not work in the future), a glance at Switzerland (and how they run the "shop"), might actually turn the world into a better place. Seriously!

In the mean-time, the Swissies will calmly look at a world going crazier by the day, still making cheese and Swiss Army Knifes, as they have for the last 726 years, also maintaining a stiff upper lip (if necessary.)

Cheers.

For a Farang, it's hard to "secure a loan" on a commercial basis, so it will "hold water" in a Thai-Court of law.
A loan, involving a GF plus "Family-Members" is strictly a gift.

Unless it's an european-style mansion, re-roofing an average Thai-House is likely to cost less than 30K. Especially  if we are talking the standart corrugated tin-roof. And: If a Family needs an additional 70K to bridge over until the next harvest, they must be catering to a lavish life-style.

In short: By covering this expense now, be prepered, that you will be presented with other future bills on a regular basis.

-By now, you must realize, that you are not only involved with a Thai-GF, but with the entire GF's family!!!
Be assured, once you marry this GF, the financial demands by the family will not get less, but will increase.

A good time for you to do some profound thinking

To facilitate your "thinking": Thai-Population is around 70 Million. Half of them are women. I hope you get my drift....

Under these circumstances, no TVF-Member would object, if you would develop a strong interest in outbound Bus-Schedules.
Cheers.

Comment from a "smart-alec": If people would stop renting Jet-Ski's, the problem would be solved. If people would stop driving Motorbikes, the Motorbike casuality-rate wold be zero.

Boy that's good. I must be having a good day.
Cheers.

45 minutes ago, Bastos60 said:

That's why Englands finances go down the drain.

Relax. So are the finances of Italy, Spain, France. Just to name few. The UK is just in good company.

Thank Buddha, most Thai-Ladies don't know, that by re-locating to such places, all they would get to observe is a continent in economical decline, as opposed to their home-country. Otherwise, they might just prefer to stay in Thailand, ignoring fancy courtship-dances by Farangs with the purpose of luring them to some cold and windy shores.

But, for as long as it last's, it's strictly:
Cheers.

17 minutes ago, wildewillie89 said:

Nothing wrong with a Thai family. Mother-in-law has lunch and dinner sent over for us everyday. Father-in-law lends money if we ever need it. Got me a stable job. Has provided vehicles for us. The uncles/cousins look out for you like no tomorrow. I think the OP did mention he was looking for a normal girl, so in theory a normal family will follow.

Willie, I feel obligated to give you a pre-alert: You will be bombarded with PM's, asking you: "Does your wife have any sisters", or "What will I have to do to join your family, one way or the other".

Lucky dog, you!
Cheers.

So the OP wants to look for Thai/wife/GF.

Why dosn't anyone stress the point, that he will not be marrying a Thai-wife, but he will marry an entire Thai-Family.
Once this fact sinks in, OP might not be so hot about his "Thai-Adventure" anymore.
Cheers.

The Thread reads "Is woman's tennis an illegitimate sport"?

It probably is in Saudi-Arabia. Imagine half naked women abusing a perfectly innocent little ball, while uttering noises usually brought into connection with the act of reproduction.

The Mullhas would hit the ceiling!
Cheers.

In my view, basically all the possible negative-effects may well be incorporated in current exchange rates already. What could come next? The UK sinking to the bottom of the ocean?

Have been trading currencies for all of my adult live. Mid-Term, I rather see a buying opportunity as far as the £ is concerned.
"The night is always darkest, shortly before sunrise".
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A very interesting Economic-Concept. NOBODY pays back any debts.

Person A borrows from person B. Person A does not pay back person B. Person B borrows from a certain person C the same amount, with no intention to pay back person C, and so on and on and on, eternally......

- Actually governments (by issuing government bonds), have been practicing this for decades.
I don't think, that anyone could be found, that actually believes, that govenment debts will ever be paid back.

So, what works for governments, why should the same not work for Thai pesants?
Cheers.

Couple of years ago, a Mom & Pop shop changed hands in my village. New owner had a clear policy: "No credit, but will sell my stuff a few Baht cheaper". 2 months later, he folded up. = Lack of customers!
Cheers.

2 hours ago, KittenKong said:

 

If property was sensibly priced here it would sell quickly to an early viewer. This is why agents in the UK manage perfectly well on 1 or 2%.

 

The only reason that property hangs around forever here is because prices are much too high and quality is often low, and one of the main reasons that prices are much too high is because agents bump the prices up either in order to cream off the top or to have some extra margin for negotiation, or some other devious reason.

Just another example of bad Thai economics as far as I'm concerned.

Thanks, we needed that. Above comment describes nicely how R/E Agents operate.
Not too far away from some Jet-Ski-Scam, me thinks.
Cheers.

Have an ingrown toenail? See Doctor, he will prescribe Antibiotics.

Cut yourself while shaving this morning? See Doctor, he will prescribe Antibiotics.

Got bad breath? See Doctor, he will prescibe Antibiotics.

Want to have your earwax removed? See Doctor, he will prescribe Antibiotics.

Bickering wife gives you a headache? See Doctor, he will prescribe Antibiotics.

I feel better already.
Cheers.

2 weeks from now, nobody will talk about it. Chinese and quality- tourists from Pakistan can not afford it.

The 1 % of Caucasian Farangs not paying their Hospital-Bill is offset by the 99% of Farangs that pay their Hospital-Bills with a markup of 300%, covering the rest.

On official Jet-Ski-Scam in the making!

At some point, the usual "This is Thailand" will not wash anymore!
Cheers.

3 hours ago, overherebc said:

I like your post but I would use another word and it's not optomist.

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I was tempted to use  a stronger word than "Optimist". But then, I dont know if the "mods" would let pass words like Idiots, Morons and Farang-Investors, incapable of using a pocket calculator. TV has cetain connections to the local R/E Circus. So, I will stay with the "Optimistic" Investor-Version.

Cheers. 

Your Girlfriend is right. Phetchabun is not part of the Isaan. Buy yourself a map of Thailand, so you will know where you are and where your future investment will be located.

- As an intelligent man, you will rent an appartement for 6 months, before you buy anything at all.

Rural Thailand can be very boring for a Farang and the occasinal "meetings" with the few fellow Farangs in the area will not cure the "boredom-factor", that can become overwhelming. Hearing the same Farang-Stories for the 5th time, do not make them more fascinating.

- If your future "domicile" (with investment) should be on "Family-Land" of Girl-Friend, just forget it!

Give yourself time to learn about "Thai-Ways" and get familiar with "Thai-Lagalities" as far as "Real-Estate" and "Property -Ownership" is concerned. You will soon find out, that things are very different compared to your home-country as far as "property-rights" are concerned.

As you declare yourself as a "newbie", go with the "6 momth rental-situation", as I have suggested. If your GF sould insist on "quick-action" as far as your future "Investments" in Thailand are concerned, just tell her that you need some more time to evaluate the Thai-Situation.

By making a "runner" under these circumstances, you would save yourself a lot of grief in the future.
But then, as long as Testosterone rules a man's life, reason, logical thinking will take a back seat. Women know this!
Good luck and cheers.

No matter how you slice it: Thailand is part of the worlds encompassing tropical Monsoon/Rain belt. Seasonal flooding is part of it. Brazil, India, Central Africa and parts of Asia. Same same. Some years it's bad, some years it's worse. Can not be forecast in a precise way.

But by taking permanent residence in Thailand, surely, one was aware of this beforehand.

- The real problem arises, when those seasonal floodings sould cease to occur for a couple of years. THEN, we got a true worldwide problem!

- But if flooding should become a permanent problem in Thailand, all we need to do is take our clues from the Bible. Yes, Noah's Ark! Just be aware, that these days, your baggage/luggage that you can take along is limited: 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 parrots, your wife and only 1 mother-in-law!

If you have ever flown Ryan-Air, you know what I mean.
Cheers.  

In my humble opinion: Anyone buying a house in this area for 30 Mil Bht is an Optimist. A wise man once said  "The foundation of optimism is based on the lack of information".

Of course, I could be wrong. In 100 years the 30 Mil property might be worth 31 Mil.

Cheers.