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And close to zero theft of gold chains and close to zero violence. And friendly helpful polite locals.

An attempt to make negative / insulting incorrect anti-gay comment. FAILED!

Copied from above, this is also my understanding re abstain (checked by google search). " When someone confirms that they are abstaining from voting, it means they are voting neither for nor against the motion at hand. They are nevertheless taking part in the election through expressing neither approval nor disapproval for a particular candidate, party or motion."

If a senator abstains is that taken as a YES vote?

Well a very long time ago my famiy was the first in our street to get a fridge, my grandmother scolded my parents for wasting money on something that's just a fad that will never last.

Sure but check that the person/company etc., giving the advice is qualified in this area of the law, highly knowledgeable and experienced in this area of the law.

Who offers who?

Missing the point??

"I'm working on having us make wills that specifically detail what is to happen with the property." However it can only happen if it's within Thai law. The will cannot override the limits allowed by Thai law.

Not always true. If the contract to build the house is in the name of the foreigner and signed by the foreigner than he/she owns the house and this can be recorded on the chanut.

And carriage of my wheelchair free.

Good point, doing ti 'solo' could work however: - In all counries there are some rules involved - The rules e.g. re executors / beneficiaries are quite different / opposing country by country. - 'Solo' writers should beware of writing sentences/paragraphs which can be interpreted diferently. - 'Solo' writers should beware of saying something in one paragraph which clashes with what's in another paragraph. If this went to a court for granting of probate when the party died it would be thrown out. The judge would NOT guess what the writer wanted. - In Thailand many amphur offices offer help to write wills, an amphur officer sits with the will writer and 'guides' writing the will. I'm aware of an instance where this became a disaster: Young man (my Thai nephew) and his wife decide to use this service. they go to amphur office. Amphur officer says it's the law of Thailand that the young man must bequeat 100,000Baht to his mother in law, and more. Young man doubts the MIL clause is a law, calls an old uni buddy who is now a lawyer. Lawyer checks, calls back and says 'no such law'. Lawyer goes with the young man & his wife to the amphur office for the next appointment; lawyer asks the amphur lady to show him this law in a gov't publication, she can't but insists it's the law. Lawyer tells her she should not be saying things like this if she can't prove there's a law. Amphur lady then says 'but I think it's a nice idea'! Amphur senior officer comes into the discussion and asks what the problem is. Young man explains, snr. officer says 'but she's just trying to help you'. Lawyer tells snr officer & amphur lady they are breaking the law and he will report them to the Thailand law council and the interior ministry. Lawyer says 'please come to my office I will write wills for both parties (young man and his wife) for no charge. Young man scoops up all that's already been written by the amphur lady, takes it home and destroys it. A few days later lawyer has completed both wills.

Just some of your points: it's not compulsory for the will(s) to be recorded at the amphur; If they are properly completed and very clear (not possible for the words to be interpreted different ways) and properly signed and witnessed the will(s) are legal - not required, by law, to be registered at the amphur office. What happens to the the property if the owner (your wife) passes away is up to 2 influences: - The express wishes of our wife, - The limitations on ownership of Thai land as expressly detailed in Thai law. The wife can bequeath land (in a properly completed will) to the non-Thai husband however the foreigner must sell that land to a Thai person within 12 months of the death of the Thai wife. The Thai Commercial Code details specifically how the assets of the deceased must be distrbuted (parents brothers, sisters, childen etc.) If the deceased dies INTESTATE (meaning he/she dies WITHOUT MAKING A WILL). If the deceased has made a legal will the distribution as listed in the commercial code (para above) does not apply / cannot forceably be applied . When a Thai person makes a will they have total and complete feedom to bequeath* their assets to whoever they wish (*give upon death). The wife can bequeath land to the non-Thai husband however the foreigner must sell that land to a Thai person within 12 months of the death of the Thai wife.

Bottom line... 1). settha wants the job so that he can create influences for massive real estate sales for his company and his industrty, therefore aim to limit Khun Pita's opportunties. 2. wondering how much pressure/influence is happening behind the scenes from thaksin? (The man who years ago and many times since declared he is no longer involved in Thai politics but as evealed his hand numerous times. Further does anybody believe his statements he will return to Thailand late July? If there's truth in such claims then who is he influencing (paying) to allow him to step foot in Thailand a free man. Clearly he still has big power.

Yep show your pssport and show your 'harcuts' bank book with 50,000 balance untouched for one year. Therefore until you can save 50,000Baht in your bank book no haircut.

Well said, but....

Also, if potential passenger / ticket hold needs to call SQ you will receive a polite focused discussion and a clear answer. I was due to return to LOS from Australia after 2 years in the height of Covid- 19 when there were very few flights. SQ had a daily flight Sydney to Changi to Bkk at a good price full service but the on screen fare was changing asmost daily. I called SQ in Sydney got transferred to SQ HO in Spore at local call rate. Had a very worthwhile discussion, ticket agent said the fare will continue to change daily but if you can make a booking, by phone (S$645 full service) now I can lock you into the low fare today. She also mentioned if you need to change the date you will need to accept the fare for the changed date plus S$20. I booked my date there and then, didn't need to change the date, didn't pay until 10 days before the flight date. I use a wheelchair, SQ check-in in Sydney, tfr at Changi, w/chair service at Swampy all well organized, so good, friendly, sincere, focused. Meals, snacks, coffee etc., all 5 star and flexible. Very satisfied.

So where are the edges where you fall off the edge of the earth located?

Or may he thinks he can claim "I'm an American citizen so in Thailand you can't jail me."

Or said it was silver because he was concerned if he mentioned it was gold the man with the scanner might find it, say nothing and quickly hide it.

Old age also brings speedy immigration processing.

I got PR 26 years ago. Thai wife already deceased. After getting all the PR/Police/TB books etc., the first time I returned home (back to Thailand) I joined the foreigners paspport line. A roving Immigration official (speaking advanced English) was politely asking foreigners to show their documents then showed them how to complete/correct some documents/gave them new arrivals cards/helped complete the card, etc., all very polite and productive. He noticed I had my passport and my dark blue covered Thai PR book all with re-entry stamps, he took a quick look then politely asked me to follow him. He took e to the Thai passport line, then said 'please every time you enter Thailand use the Thai passport line, officers work acros both lines but those permenently on the Thai passport desks are more familiar with PR documents.' He realised I was alone, nothing said about wife or whatever. Since that incident, 26 years on I have used the Thai line a hundred times, no questions/comments about this from the passsport officers, no comments whatever about wife/family. A few times other Thais in the line have commented (in Tha/English/ or pointing to the foreigners line). I showed my PR book then no further comments (true of course 99% of the Thais in the line would have no knowledge of what the PR book was for/what is meant, etc).

Keep in mind that there's rules and reegulatins and they are interpreted and applied differently in every province/town etc. That's life and it's not going to change. Also keep in mind that there's very likey some local precedents about such things, possibly going back decades, and regardless of whether it's a written regulation. As mentioned, go with the flow and offer a bottle of whisky.

Is that the same walk across the old very high up bridge that's been there for years?

In fact I suspect there's some pretext to the existence and construct of law in Thailand says / dictates that new laws can be passed and amendments can be made. Surely just logical.