CM Dad

A very sturdy, high-quality back-scratcher which I have had for more than fifteen years now.

I don't mind paying the fair market price as long as I can chose which vaccine I want.

The vast majority of accidents and deaths on Thailand's roads are caused by speeding, following to closely, and alcohol.  In addition, the majority of the drivers at fault, injured, and killed are NOT older drivers, but are those under the age of fifty.  Medical certificates and tests such as those already given will NOT make any difference.  What is needed is simply enforcement of existing driving rules by traffic police.

This is just one more reason why I do not have a television in my home.

In Chiang Mai the figure is more like 60 to 70% completely closed down and out of business.

When your Honda says Civic and the back then it definitely is NOT an Accord.

It took four months for me to get the first one via direct deposit to my Wells Fargo account - the same way I get my SS - but the second one was directly deposited to the same Wells Fargo account on January 1, 2021.

The last time I renewed my drivers permit in CM it took me about twenty minutes to get the letter.  My next renewal is due in July of next year.  I see no reason why this letter is even necessary since immigration already knows where every non-Thai and every Thai lives.  Five years ago was the first time I ever needed one in the past 30+ years I have lived here.  It is just another way for the government to harass people and extort more money.  Perhaps I should just make my wife do all the driving.

I once had the head of the English Program at the largest and most prominent government secondary school in Chiang Mai proudly tell me upon her return from Singapore that she had just visited the "lee-on" city.

On 11/18/2020 at 6:55 PM, Susco said:

Last week I went to the Mercedes showroom, and a new car costed a lot more than one from 1995.

 

Anyone can explain?

Cost, Cost, Cost...NOT costed.

2 hours ago, John Drake said:

I've yet to see a picture in which DeSombre wears a suit that fits him. And why does he pose like Robert Conrad in a battery commercial?

DeSombre is a totally unqualified Trump appointee who got the job simply because he donated money to Donnie and kisses his behind.  He will be gone soon after January, 2021.

Double gin and tonic

The best solution to avoid problems both here in Thailand and worldwide is to do things in person and get and keep receipts.  I know this will not help with the issue posted, but offer my comments as advice for the future.

What they should do is give those of us with Thai spouses and children residency like is done in other countries, something similar to a Green Card in the US, for example, which makes the holder a resident immigrant.  We are already investing millions in the country, and would invest even more if we were treated as though we were wanted and appreciated.

If you cannot consume it, wear it, or easily pick it up and carry it, then I would not personally buy anything.

The difference is money.

5 hours ago, muratremix said:

Why they call a pinoy foreigner? Pinoy is a pinoy (filipino) and farang is a westerner. Asians are not farangs, period. 

A Filipino/Filipna is not referred to as a farang anywhere in the article.  However they are foreigners.  I sincerely hope you are not teaching using the English language at any scholl in Thailand since your first sentence is not correct. 

6 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

So if I do not read into this at all, then everyone who gets or got a 30 day extension regardless of when, will have that 30 days start on November 1st and end on the 31st.  This is either now a drop dead date for those visas to expire and folks to obtain a 1 year extension of stay or leave Thailand.  It will cause more overcrowding on the 31st of November if they do not roll over again. Or maybe this just become a new rolling 30 day period, Again speculation on my part.

November does not have 31 days, only 30.

Thailand is a predominantly Buddhist country.  If you expect a long Christmas holiday then your only option is an international school.  Are you a qualified, experienced, licensed teacher?  If not, then forget being a teacher here.  Just go home. 

A good agent would have done them both at the same time.  Next time, do all of it yourself or get a better agent.