DaRoadrunner

Cleaning injectors... proper way is to remove them for cleaning. Avoid fuel additives as some are corrosive and cause engine wear.

Rubbing compounds... there are abrasive grades of these. Try T Cut which removes the film of grime without being too abrasive. Then polish.

Another good product is silicone wax rubbing compound which does 2 in one.

Avoid the highly abrasive types and ladyboys who only want to polish your knob.

Viagra.... hard on lasts 4 hours

20 hours ago, sunnyboy2018 said:

What is a "short time hotel" ?

Amazing Thailand... You can fall in love, get married, have the honeymoon and divorce.... all in under an hour.

Love in a duty free zone.

Having read others comments I come to the conclusion that even if the cake is made of sh1t the Thais will put icing on it so it looks ok.

Similarly, when cornered, they will lie to cover up a problem. Then blame you for their loss of face (deep isn't it).

Image is everything, substance is sadly lacking.

Can anyone explain why they are like this? It drives a westerner nuts.

There has to be a way to turn their inadequacies to our advantage but I can't figure out how. They are useless yet Farang never wins.

8 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

If you are convicted of federal carjacking charges, you face a maximum sentence of 15 years in state prison. If you are convicted of federal carjacking, you face severe punishment. Upon conviction under 18 USC 2119, you face a maximum of 15 years in federal prison, a fine of up to $250,000, or both.

 

Section 1201) makes kidnapping a serious felony offense, with prison sentences of 20 or more years, depending on prior convictions and the circumstances of the case. Federal law prosecutes international parental kidnapping under a different code (18 U.S.C.

 

Federal law does not use the term "rape". Rape is grouped with all forms of non-consensual sexual acts under chapter 109a of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. §§ 2241–2248). Under federal law, the punishment for rape can range from a fine to life imprisonment.

 

OK. 500 baht fine. Next case.

You seem to know a lot about the law relating to this case. Have you committed this crime at a short time hotel before?

It needs doing, but I fear this place is starting to get screwed down tight with too many regulations, like Singapore.

1000 Bats for reporting.... Hmmm, how much do I get for reporting my TM30 and 90 day report? Ah, yes, too many regulations again.

You can have £ or $ or other currency accounts with Bangkok Bank. Known as an FCD account. Not every branch has this facility so you may have to try a couple of branches.

You can also link this to a Thai Baht account with the same bank.

Unlike Thai Baht, funds in other currencies are NOT guaranteed by the Bank of Thailand.

One thing you need to know is that these foreign currency accounts are not guaranteed by the Bank of Thailand. I have one due to the Baht being too strong.

And they wonder why tourist arrivals are down

13 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

A recent trip back to the USA reminded me why I left in the first place, only multiplied by 10.

Ditto the UK.

Thailand certainly isn't what it used to be, but then neither am I! At least we had fun getting into this condition.

6 hours ago, FaFaHead said:

Not what I remember as a G.I. In ‘72-‘73.

Maybe 'you' are also not what you were in 72-73! Have to agree with your other comments re the Thais though. No, they don't progress.

I hope they know what they've done..... It's gonna hurt when they jab that microchip into ya!

(You want to stick it where????)

Come on guys, it is time we made our presence known. There are too many of us supporting Thai families and sick buffalos.

While we are at it, lets request they abolish the 90 day report.

No money - no honey

11 hours ago, ezzra said:

Either take the parents to the bank and the local land department with the relevant originals or copies of the title deed, and the loan agreement to find out whatever your wife wishes to know, or get the wife to obtain a proper power of attorney from the parents and the signatory to the loan in order to be able to have access to relevant information relating to the property...

Your problem is, how much power the son has over this and whether or not he will cooperate. I would take all papers to the bank and land office first and find out exactly where you stand before talking to the son. Based on the bank and land office answers you may be able to avoid involving the son anyway.

If you use a lawyer, make sure it is one of the well known substantial firms. Not some mickey mouse shyster and hyster, of which there are many here.

There is obviously one law for the Thais and none for the Farang.

Could it be that the EU are terrified Britain might be successful in going it alone, causing other member countries to follow and the whole EU to fall apart as a result?

Britain might just pull it off, except we have Boris at the helm, about to go down like the Titanic.

An Immigration lady from the National Security Office phoned and made an appointment to visit shortly after applying for my last Retirement Visa. Three of em showed up at my Bkk apartment. They took photos of me together with ever smiling IO lady, outside and inside the apartment.

Ended up with one very apologetic IO on her knees in my lounge.... "Sorry, it's not us, it's the General. We are Immigration and you will get your visa."

She said they had been told to check the visas and addresses of every Farang. It begins to look like a Military / Police state. Except for the smiles and the fact that the IO didn't like it any more than we do!

1 hour ago, KhunHeineken said:

There you go again, posting about "me me me and 20 years ago." 

 

How relevant is that information to the new retirees coming through, and future retirees considering Thailand?

 

Also, you conveniently left out the part about the longer seasoning of 800k, and the untouchable 400k until you decide to leave Thailand, or die. 

 

As far as insurance is concerned, how many will qualify with pre-existing conditions, and at an older age, the premiums will be rather cost prohibitive.  Put 2 and 2 together and most expats will have an expensive "junk policy" that covers next to nothing, just so they can qualify for a retirement visa and remain, or immigrate, to Thailand.

 

The writing is on the wall.

 

Thailand will soon be closed for business for retirees.

 

 

Agreed, they are slowly forcing us out. The ever changing regs leave us unable to plan for a secure retirement here. Though, this being Thailand, I suspect we will be able to stay.... so long as we have money.

No country for old men who cannot even qualify for medical insurance.

Wait till their economy crashes again and they need big Daddy Farang to bail em out as in 1997.

4 hours ago, atyclb said:

first off as you and i are both coffee buffs let me say viet has some very good coffee as growing conditions and soil......

Could it be the residue of Agent Orange adds to the flavour?

As for Vietnam, I agree with most of the comments.... it remains, for me, as a back up plan for when Thai Immigration finally outdo themselves with ridiculous rules and I scream 'get me outta here!' Cambodia and Da Phils are similarly on the list, but I have yet to find a replacement for Thailand.

13 hours ago, Pib said:

Don't know why a person wants a FCD vs Thai baht account for extension of stay purposes

Baht is overvalued now. Though you appear to assume it will go higher yet? Long term I see Baht going down. (Especially in the case of the £..... once UK recovers from Brexit).

FCD does pay interest, as does US$ Savings Account (which is what I opened).

Too much risk keeping lots of loot in Thai Baht... I remember 1997!

5 minutes ago, dlclark97 said:

I have Bangkok Bank ATM and USD accounts.  Other than normal paperwork such as passport, no hassle opening either.  Can transfer USD to ATM via computer access.  This does need to be done during banking hours so correct exchange rate can be applied.  Also can transfer on line to my wife and others payees I have added.  Water and electric paid by direct debit, I top up my Mpass/Easy pass at any time, others could be done as well.  Absolutely no problems.

They did mention the Thai Baht ATM account that can be used back to back with your US$ account, but after the 2 hours it took to open the first account I wasn't up for another 2 hours of paperwork.

They told me updating  the US$ account has to be done in person at the branch I opened it at... can't be done online or at any other branch.