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Read it again; he didn't pay, so how could that involve short changing?

Agree, every few seconds it appears on the rght side of my screen, not small, have to keep moving what I'm reading or what I;m writing to above the advertising. Really annoying. I realize the site needs revenue but there's plenty of other spaces the ads could be plced. Please move this advertising to another spot on the screen. as said really really annoying.

How drunk are you?

Wow, why jump to say that?

I'm just curious ... why are you asking this question?

Why attempt to say the woman is at fault involving 'face'. She wanted her due money for the food she supplied to the farang.

I find this a deliberate manufacture of 'offence' for current poitical purposes; surely many of these parents have seen photos, many times, of the very beautiful famous scultpure work of a nude young man. On the other hand I guess many folks are well aware that a lot of Americans are prudes. Their shocked, negative attitudes to speedo swim briefs an example.

So, as usual different approach / process at different immigration offices. Perhaps the OP should go to the local Immigration office he/she uses and ask these questions. Are they approachable? There's no reason why they wouldn't be.

Many questions given your circumstances. I can give you a specific answer one one point which may also give you more answers; - I got PR 27 years ago. - Initially the standard dark blue cover PR book, I filled that and it was replced by a white cover book and now on my third white cover PR book. ### Every time I had to get the book re-issued the immigration staff kept the full book. (The first time the book was replaced I asked "Can I keep the full book?" Answer "NO".) The exit/re-entry stamps., were they transferred to the new book? Sorry I don't remember on this point. You could e.mai Immigration and ask your questions (in English): [email protected] They respond in English with clear answers. Usually with about 3 to 10 days. They don't bite.

I'm 78, my Thai son reminds me the goal is 100 because both of my Oz parents died at 99. So 100 for you too.

At least 100 for you.

I like the Thai/Asian way; 3 generations of the family under the same roof. For my family it works well, everybody helps, it's a team effort. My Thai son (good income and prospects) is devoted to his wife and kids and gives me lots of care, love and support. Between getting breakfast ready for his kids and wife he makes 2 mugs of fresh coffee, one quickly delivered to my bedside table along with "you OK today dad?"

And I find the BOLT app very easy to use and never had problem re the pick up point. Agree go for BOLT car, safer and more comfortable. Here in Chiang Mai BOLT 15 - 20% cheaper than GRAB cars and more prompt. Good luck.

" 70% of westerners say that the Russians were right about the invasion of The Ukraine,". Where did that comment come from, any link or whatever? Any support for that statement/

Please share your definition of wokeness. i'm confused what it means.

The same small section at Chaeng Wattana complex (2 officers) takes 4 woring days to copy the details from old book to new book (all details are in their database). Both ladies are basically polite but not inclined towards answering even simple questions about the re-issue of the Certificate of Residence book. The last time I went (in my wheel chair) I got to their cubicle about 11:10am. This was just to submit the old book, and the rest of the books/documents. No hello or greeting (both ladies speak advanced English), just "You've been here before you should know to come early so you don't disturb the officers' lunch break" And I was told to come back after lunch. I did that and was reminded "Next time don't forget to come early". I went back 4 working days later. During the pick up process you have to put your finger print and signature in their giant ledger book. The book was close to the lady and not near where I was sitting in my wheel chair, I politely asked the office if she could please move the book a little closer to me. I got a horified look and she said "Move your wheel chair to the side of my desk" which I did.

I think i've read before about advances on pension payments. But would that be available to Oz pensioners living abroad? Can I suggest you take a look at the C'link website for 2 things: - Advances to pensioners. - The toll free telephone numbers to call C'link at no charge from Thailand. Call them, the officers are friendly and focused and you'll get a clear answer. Cut and paste from Services Autralia (includes C'link) -If you are in one of the following countries, you can use our free call numbers listed. The numbers may not be free from mobile or public phones. Thailand 001 800 611 4136 Good luck.

Why do you mention 3 hours, how does that change anything? In fcat when you paid the 'holding' fee (your plan) was there a holding period (days/hours/weeks) mentioned? And do you have any witnesses who would confirm your statements?

Further, it's not normal to offer a 'payment' to hold the property, but you did. So the owner possibly lost other opportunites to get a tenant all signed up, legit deposits all paid, etc. And owner doesn't need to spend any more time or pay any more expenses.

Lucky he/she only 3,000Baht, forget it, learn, move on. The reality is that in most areas of Thailand there's a deluge of property, all types, for rent. When you do rent insist on the owner/agent being there, before you actally move in and take hundreds of photos all with a date/time stamp. Anything that is damaged/stained etc., take multiple photos.

Further, the 'property' industry is not known for being highly ethical or moral, looks like you've learned a lesson.

Of course but it's become ingrained in the Thai psyche that it's the teachers duty. Many parents don't want to punish their kids because they are afraid their kids won't love tham if they do. Further the parents are frightened that when they get old/very old their children won't take care of them / won't support them if they punish them when they are kids. And unfortunately many parents still rely on their children's financial and other support when they are old.

How? What would would that look like? Who leads?

Some years back my Thai adult son went into the main amphur office in Chonburi City to ask them what he should do re the TB book because the whole family about to move permenantly to Chiang Mai city. Supervisor came quickly, pleasant conversation, supvr. said: - We will remove all your names (6 people in total) and give you a print out to take to the main amphur office in Chiang Mai. - Son mentioned we have bought land in a new Moo Baan, house won't be completed for about 1 year, andchange of ownership on the chanut planned for about 6 months into the build. - Chon. City supvr. OK, no problem, when you get the chanut for your new poperty the Land office will give you a new TB book. I suggest you take this printout with you and go direct to the CM big amphr office and ask them to put all your names on the print out into the new TB book. - Son did as above. Having the print out from Chonburi City helped and son had taken photo copies of all the pages of the old Chonburi City TB book before the names were removed which h gave to the CM folks. CM office mentioned 'your well prepared, give us 30 minutes and all done'. - We had some food, went back to CM amphur office, new completed TB book all ready. CM Amphur supvr. asked my son to check all the entries, all correct.