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15 minutes ago, Asquith Production said:

I will pass on your remarks to  my neighbour for when he goes shopping in his wheelchair

Now you try a diversion. 

I also use a (compact) wheelchair on some days when my back pain is severe, but I don't expect that life should be structured / re-arranged to suit me. 

Are you expecting supermarkets should be set up / operated for every person / situation? 

In fact when I do use my chair I can still easily do my shopping with little difficulty. 

4 hours ago, scorecard said:

I'll ask. Why bring so much with you,? We moved from a Chonburi city house to Chiang Mai  family: 3 adults and 3 kids.

 

I found a moving advice site which helped. We worked all day Sat. and Sun for 3 week ends. Each item put 'on display' and then a quick :

- When was the last time we used this utem?

- Will we ever use it again.

- Is there something on the market, cheap which would be more practical and easy to buy in Chiang Mai and more...

 

Ultimately we threw away a very large amount of stuff.  Son spoke to a few local truckies, and got very cheap quotes for on big truck to CM. Son offered a 2 day job to 3 reliable uni colleagues:help load the truck, go with son in his mini van to CM. Move everything a nominated position in he new house. Big dinner when completed, VIP bus tickets back to Bkk. It all worked very well.

I owned a luxury house on Jomtien beach for a few years, rented sveral time to farang expats, their employers paying all moving costs.

One renting couple (Britcouple - husband and brit wife) mentioned that they a large full container arriving a few days after they moved into the house. I asked the office at the village where the house was located where the container could be 'parked' while it was unloaded. Answer: outside the village at the footpath. 

Container arrived, local moving agent had arranged for 4 staff to be available to take each box one at a time from the container and drive the box (5 - 10 minutes, on a fork lift) to the house then open the box and take out the contents.

Brit husband (engineer) had gone to work, his farang wife took over the supervision of the whole operation.

Each box was opened then Brit wife indicated a). Put the contents in this cupboard, or b.) throw it away. Ultimately the majority of this 'junk' had been transported across the worls, at big expense, to be thrown away.

The moving / transport agent got quite upset about the abrupt / demanding way his 4 staff were being spoken to by the Brit wife and he called the company and complained. The Thai admin. officer came to the house and same activity was continuing. He gave a report to the US CEO. CEO was horrified about the whole scenario plus the enormous inappropriate expense.

Brit wife (alcoholic, several large bottles of gin, neat, every day) abused the CEO.

By this time the company was not satisfied with the husband's work, they were sent back to the UK, and had to pay a large reimbursement to the company. 

3 hours ago, AustinRacing said:

It is annoying especially when the staff don’t care if the customer is trying to get passed. Worse one is when the isle is blocked off completely with tape while a forklift is in use. 

"... when the isle is blocked off completely with tape while a forklift is in use."

For your safety and removed as quickly as possible.

3 hours ago, Etaoin Shrdlu said:

 

I've always been punctual with my 5-year check-ins with my police book. Last time I went, Mrs. Shrdlu came with me and asked the police officer what would happen if we were late making the report. I think she was a bit annoyed at my being so insistent on not missing the report date.

 

The officer said it was no big deal, but if it was more than a few months late, they might have to request the file from wherever they are kept offsite. If I understood correctly, the file is kept at a central storage location and only shipped out to the individual police stations a bit in advance of the expected reporting date and get shipped back after the date, apparently regardless of whether the report was made or not. 

 My police file has been 'stored' at 2 locations:

- Bunglamung Police Centre and lock up (Pattaya / Chonburi)(where the red book was issued) and the file retrieved from a filing cabinet in that office on the date when I went in well in advance of the initial 1 year and again well in advance of the next 5 year reporting.

Later we moved to Chiang Mai. I went to the Bunglamung police centre, the officer retrieved my hanging from the same filing cabinet and said "I will prepare a standard letter about changing address to put n the envelop with the documents we are holding here, you must collect the envelope tomorrow and you have 7 days to report to the appropriate Police station in Chiang Mai and give them the envelope.

I reported to the Chiang Mai City Police Centre about 3 days later, and gave them the envelope. The Chiang Mai office scanned the documents quickly then took a new hanging file and put my name on the tab on the hanging file. He then said 'coming soon you will need to do the 5 year reporting update, do you want to do it today? I agreed and 10 minutes later the update all done.

Twice I've been back to the Chiang Mai Police Centre and both times the officer found my name in the red book then took the matching hanging folder / file from his filing cabinet. 

8 minutes ago, Asquith Production said:

You are right I have never worked in retail but I have shopped in many supermarkets occasionally with wheelchair users. Access should be available as much as possible.

- I forgot to mention cost of hundreds of lights in a night time operation.

- The biggest 'roadblock' in supermarkets for wheelchair users is probably other shoppers?

I'll ask. Why bring so much with you,? We moved from a Chonburi city house to Chiang Mai  family: 3 adults and 3 kids.

I found a moving advice site which helped. We worked all day Sat. and Sun for 3 week ends. Each item put 'on display' and then a quick :

- When was the last time we used this utem?

- Will we ever use it again.

- Is there something on the market, cheap which would be more practical and easy to buy in Chiang Mai and more...

Ultimately we threw away a very large amount of stuff.  Son spoke to a few local truckies, and got very cheap quotes for on big truck to CM. Son offered a 2 day job to 3 reliable uni colleagues:help load the truck, go with son in his mini van to CM. Move everything a nominated position in he new house. Big dinner when completed, VIP bus tickets back to Bkk. It all worked very well.

On 3/28/2024 at 1:46 PM, cardinalblue said:

For the life of me, I don’t know why people choose CM to live during Jan - May

Because they have owned houses/ condos there for a long time?

On 4/1/2024 at 3:23 PM, Asquith Production said:

High volume items yes.

Seems you know very little about the whole subject area.

-In modern supermarket operation everything on the shelves sells. The operators study much data before they add an item to the shelves, if it doesn't sell at an expected turnover it's deleted.

-Cost of operation is taken very seriously and that includes costs of salaries and benefits. Night shift operation causes increased costs, and it's therefore avoided. And the supermarket is not going to use an 'all night time re-stocking just to avoid a small inconvenience to customers.

-I guess you've noticed staff step aside very quickly if they see that a customer wants access to the shelf where they are working.

-During daytime there's many supervisors on duty (all areas of the operation and they can quickly fix any issues, regardless of reason. At night time there would to be supervisors on duty just to supervise shelf re-stacking - not doing a multi-function role. Increased costs. 

3 hours ago, ChipButty said:

What about the salt water on the car? Thanks, 

Well not sure about cars but a salt (human) body scrub is quite invigorating. I was offered this at a spa in Ho Chi Minh City, I imagined that it might 'rough up' human skin and be painful but the Spa owner assured me that's not true.

It was quite pleasant, not painful in any way, my skin was much clearer and smooth and I didn't ongoing get any rust development.  

I have a question, it's been suggested to post the question here:

"And still not clear whether the Australian Old Age Pension, transferred to Thailand, is exempt from Thai personal taxation, especially where the recipient has no other income."

Or perhaps the question is whether the Oz OAP (alone) is considered to be income under the Thai RD regulations?

I'm just guessing but I suspect a few Aussies on the OAP living in Thailand will be interested in this point. Thanks for any advice you can share.

1 hour ago, Etaoin Shrdlu said:

 

I renewed my passport while out of the country once and had no problem coming back to Thailand. I showed both the new passport and the old passport with the still valid non-quota immigrant visa along with the TM 17 with the valid endorsement and was stamped in without comment by the officer.

 

I got a new non-quota immigrant visa and a new endorsement a few weeks later and submitted both the new and old passports with my TM 17 and police book. I am not aware of any requirement for a PR holder to otherwise notify the Immigration Department when getting a new passport. Perhaps another PR holder can advise where there is such a requirement.

 

No need to make a special trip to the police station to update the red police book. 

 

 

I have Thai PR (27 years) and replaced my Australian passport two or three times in that period, because of 10 year expiry / validity, but never tangled in any way with travel in and out, so I don't have any specific knowledge know about change of address / new passport number etc. 

But regarding the Red covered Police Registration book I'm aware that prompt update of address in the red book is not taken seriously, as long as the holder does the 5 year update.

I do this at the police city centre here in Chiang Mai muang, my Thai adult son always goes with me, the cop who handles this speaks good English and is very pleasant.

I was in Australia when the 5 year update was looming, my son went alone to the police centre with a copy of my red police book, explained to the same polie guy that there was difficulty to return to LOS because of Covid.

The police guy instantly said 'don't worry at all about that, just be sure you bring your dad t with the original book quickly after he does return, so we can do an update'.

Son responded 'but it maybe a year or more late'. Cop responded 'not a problem and he wrote a quick note in the copy of my red book and gave it back to my son. 

Police guy asked my son how old I was, son responded 78 yo.

Police guy responded 'we are aware that several very old foreigners are several years overdue to do their 5 year update, it's not a problem, but your dad has your help so please watch this and keep it updated.'

Son asked 'could I bring dad's red book and you speak to him on a LINE video chat?'.

Policeman man said 'i've never done that because the actual regulation says 'report in person', but maybe the regulation can be changed, however as per our discussion it's not a serious problem.' 

1 hour ago, Naiyana said:

I need to change my passport - I will do it in my home country. Would that be a problem when I’m entering Thailand? Or would it be better if I do it in my embassy in Thailand? And would I have to change the passport number in PR book and Alien book? 

Thank you!

If you have say 7 to 10 days before it's critical, suggest you send an English language e.mail to:

4 hours ago, bamnutsak said:

 

Think he said he'd be back on the job April 1, when he departed.

 

 

He's got ~ seven lives left, so "he'll be back".

 

He's an "earner".

 

 

 

 

No doubt there's several very snr officers who 'have baggage' and would not hesitate to make various claims against big joke.

54 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

 

Worse than that, from the PBS article ...

 

'Nipped in the bud' as they say.

Wow, if the 'too close to xxx' was applied consistently nobody would qualify (but of course too close to prayut and some others might not count'.

3 hours ago, Srikcir said:

Does Canada have a double tax treaty with Thailand?

 

The Thai government has signed double tax agreements with many countries worldwide, including the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Singapore, etc.Jan 30, 2566 BE

 

https://www.belaws.com › thailand

 

Double Tax Agreements in Thailand, What you need to know. - Belaws

 

If you stay in Thailand an aggregate of 180 days you will be considered a Thailand resident and possibly subject to income tax on currency transfers to Thailand. So check your tax status. There are other exceptions than described in a tax treaty. 

 

 

And still not clear is whether the Australian Old Age Pension, transferred to Thailand, is exempt from Thai personal taxation, especially where the recipient has no other income.

On 3/31/2024 at 10:29 AM, Henryford said:

Use SWIFT and transfer all in one go.

And ensure the sending bank add a comment re purpose of transfer: 'buy condominium'

Thanks for the suggestions.

I've just discovered this is covered in my dental benefits with my Thailand Social Security Fund continuing membership. Their dedicated dental clinic at Rajavet hospital in Chiang Mai is excellent. Going tomorrow.

I've got some slight bleeding from upper gum. I guess it's gum disease.

Should I go to a GP or to a dentist? 

Thanks.

7 hours ago, Celsius said:

Hilarious.

 

Most men hit the wall at 30.

 

Fat ugly 70 year old women can also go to Jamaica, American Samoa and Gambia.

 

what a bunch of losers post here lol

 

 

 

 

Missing photos of European and/or Asian girls/women who pick up hot Bali beach boys.I've been on the specific beach where this 'trade' happens. Typical banter and he beach by invited to sit down on the girls beach mat, boys very attentive to get drinks / food etc., to light cigarettes etc. Then gone to the hotel, perhaps for an hour, perhaps for several weeks - full duration of the girls holiday.

Quite busy sometimes. The Bali beach boys tend to be just 18 up to perhaps late 20s, usually very nice bodies, they have learned from more experienced Bali gigolo boys to take care of their shape and their skin. and learned to speak politely, most speak some to advanced English. Usually on the beach in tiny tight bikini speedo type swim suits.

One day saw the beach boy sit on the girls beach mat, then girl asked him to lie down flat face down. Next think the girl is pulling the boys bikini fabric full into the crack in his buns and fingering his a'hole.

Then she asks him to walk around so she can see him walking with a wedgie. Then gone to hotel. 

On 3/30/2024 at 9:40 PM, bhatmasterson said:

I like to avoid going to the airport if I'm not taking a flight. Thanks for your help.

So go to Immigration office in Chiang Mai city, just outside of the airport compound.

45 minutes ago, Fallangpakwan said:

I'm starting up my own religion., 100K baht to join, 20K annual donation., virgins, gold plated Harley-Davidsons, you name it, come join.

Do I get gold sneakers and a bible as joining gifts?

22 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

The facilities I might be using, toilets in the Malls in Pattaya, for some reason do not have them. 

Perhaps the ladyboys have stolen them.

On 3/31/2024 at 6:26 AM, Social Media said:

 

The plight of police officers grappling with food insecurity has reached alarming levels, with a record number resorting to food banks to make ends meet. As financial pressures mount and wages stagnate, the crisis of food poverty among law enforcement personnel has emerged as a stark reality.

 

Worried officers have floated the idea of establishing food banks specifically tailored for police recruits, underscoring the severity of the situation. A survey of over 6,000 serving officers revealed that one in five officers is forced to skip meals to cope with financial strains, with nearly 10 percent resorting to food banks in the past year alone.

 

The dire financial situation facing police officers is exacerbated by meager salaries, with the average police constable in England and Wales earning just £23,556 upon joining the force. This figure pales in comparison to the earnings of other professions, such as newly qualified nurses, further exacerbating the disparity.

 

The impact of this financial hardship is palpable, with many officers struggling to afford basic necessities such as meals and transportation. Mattheu, a 49-year-old police constable working for the Metropolitan Police, exemplifies the challenges faced by frontline officers. Despite working six days a week, Mattheu finds himself unable to afford adequate meals and is perpetually teetering on the brink of financial instability.

 

Moreover, the corrosive effect of low wages and financial stress on morale cannot be overstated. The prevalence of scandals involving police officers, coupled with the relentless demands of frontline policing, has taken a toll on morale. Instances of police misconduct, such as the tragic case of Sarah Everard, perpetrated by a Met officer, further exacerbate the sense of disillusionment among officers.

 

The revelations about the dire financial straits facing police officers underscore the urgent need for systemic reform. Organizations such as Metfriendly and the Police Federation have sounded the alarm, calling for increased support and recognition of the critical role played by law enforcement personnel.

 

As calls for reform grow louder, it is imperative that policymakers and stakeholders take decisive action to address the root causes of police food poverty. Failure to do so not only jeopardizes the well-being of officers and their families but also undermines the integrity and effectiveness of law enforcement agencies as a whole.

 

31.03.24

Source

 

The report is in England, not Thailand. It's the world news.

10 hours ago, Celsius said:

You mean happy transgender day?

 

I am an atheist, but I think I'll join Christianity just to up the numbers.

It's not compulsory to join.