Wytchend

What grievance could any broken individual have against innocent children? 

Drugs are the only thing that could remove you from the real world.

No child ever hurt him.

Makes me want to cry. So much sadness, for so many.

Why take it out on the weak & vulnerable?

18 hours ago, RedArmy said:

From today 1st July ????

I bought a box yesterday & noticed on my receipt afterwards, i was charged 766 baht instead of my usual 745 baht.

Don't stress too much please. A bottle of beer (one!) is 250 Baht here in Brisbane ????

1 hour ago, Will B Good said:

I have a dog....he is collared 100% of the time. At home he has a two acre secure garden to pad around in (DW there) and he is never allowed out unless on a lead.

 

Strangers, children in particular, are not allowed to pet him......just in case....he has never bitten anyone and is good natured....but I don't trust him or any other dog.

 

If I walk him locally I carry a police baton due to the number of house dogs that are allowed to roam freely (no collars of course) and are frequently threatening.

 

It seems that 99% of people don't think and couldn't care less if their dog attacks you.

I always carry a telescopic baton with me, because I don't trust them. Ive never had to use it, but i have raised it front of several dogs before. Generally they are smart enough to back off, but I'm fearful of a brave pack someday

Any mention as to...............why?

Gotta be a back story to this one?

Can't wait to get to Vietnam now. Thailand is a distant dream, I might go back in 3 to 5 years, ....if they are open then?

I'm sure 1/2 population will still not be vaccinated by then.  

This is another nail in the Thai coffin?

I have absolutely no problem paying a fee if it ACTUALLY does something useful, or provides a service.

But this is just another boring Thai rort.  Gives nothing.

Are they incapable of actually working out a farang insurance policy which would be mandatory, and actually provided insurance.

We all spend millions on foreign insurance policies. Get that money spent internally on a real product!

Get your act together generals. Try and join the 21st Century.

Rant over...........

I'll just get my money changed, tickets, insurance........oh <deleted>...thats right, i'm going to another country next year! hahahahaha they just don't get it. And we we do go back, it'll be like Vietnam in the 1920's haha

All the surrounding SE Asia countries will be able to simplify, & offer it cheaper. They can see the inefficiencies? If it wasn't such a sad and devastating time, it could almost be funny? But it's not unfortunately ????

Whatever the real facts, the window of opportunity has long passed to secure a conviction. This case, and similar have been played out in many countries. Being Thailand, one can only hope his family & kids are financially secure going forward, which I would guess they are. Lets hope everyone involved learn't something, & act differently in future

I have kids, property & a half life in Australia, so I can prove I will always leave (and I do). I just want to follow the rules, to stay as long is acceptable & legal. There just doesn't seem to be a fixed rule to follow.

I do rent a condo in Bangkok on an ongoing basis, so I have a permanent base here. I don't use hotels. I'm not even sure if that works against me.

And then I have the consulate here saying here is your visa (or lottery ticket) Good luck, you will need it, because there are no rules! 

Hi all,

Im returning to Bangkok next month on a SETV 60 days.

I rotate my time & spend 2 months in Brisbane, then 2 months in Bangkok to see friends and enjoy myself. I always use SETV which is provided by the Thai Consulate here. 

I'm 56, not retired, or working, as I have no need to anymore.

For the past two years I have had 3 of these visas per year, and stay about 58 days each time.

I always arrive with more than the required funds, and a return ticket back to Australia. I'm also mindful of this 180 day limit. 

Am I also in danger of getting refused. And if so, what should I do?, request an appeal?

As I arrive on a direct Air Asia flight I've considered flying on to Vientiane in order to cross by land if I get refused.

The staff here at the Consulate have told me I should never have a problem, but they are aware IO are now operating with impunity. Just a matter of time I fear?

I'm trying to cover all bases & do the right thing, always within the law. I've never had a visa extension.

Can anyone advise if my strategy is ok? or if I should do more.

I still find generally Thais are one of the most welcoming people on the planet. They appear blissfully unaware of our troubles as the new anti farang policies do not appear in the media.

Like many of you I am considering a move to the Philipines or Vietnam. I don't have a retirement visa because I love to travel the country.

I'm also not comfortable leaving $50,000 in a country where I might not be allowed to return to collect it.

Does anyone know if the 6 month tourist visa limit is a real directive (legal under Thai law)?

The embassy here say it is not, & technically I could get as many of the SETV as I want.

Though I would be insane to try it under the current regime?

Thank you

Im returning to Bangkok next month on a SETV 60 days.

I spend 2 months in Brisbane, then 2 months in Bangkok to see friends and enjoy myself.

I'm 56, not retired, or working, as I have no need to with a good property portfolio

I usually get 3 visas a year, and stay about 58 days. I always have more than the required funds, and a return ticket back to Australia. I'm also mindful of this 180 day limit. 

I have never stayed more than 180 days in any one year.

Am I also in danger of getting refused. And if I do what should I do?, request an appeal?

As I arrive on a direct Air Asia flight I've considered flying on to Vientiane in order to cross by land if I get refused.

I'm trying to cover all bases & always within the law. I've never had a visa extension.

Can anyone advise if my strategy is ok? or if I should do more.

Thank you

I'm a little confused about this TM30 requirement.

I'm here on a 60 day tourist visa, & I spend around 6 months per year here. 

I rent a condo in Samut Prakan, on a 12 month contract.

Question? As a tourist, do I need to advise my constant movements? My landlord must be reporting me here as the tenant, and is fully aware I'm often traveling in & out. I never play around with visa extensions, just in & out, on time!

Am I breaking any laws. This has got me a little worried now?

If someone is denied entry at Suvarnabhumi with a TV (because too many!) is it mandatory to fly back to your country of origin? I’ve read here if people flying on to Laos then coming in over land. Do you have to fly using the airline you arrived on? Or are you able to purchase a ticket from any airline. I’m basically an 8/4 month guy. I spent 2 months in Thailand and 1 month back with the kids in Australia. I’ve been coming in on Emirates flights via Singapore to date.


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Had you stayed over 180 days using back to back visas without breaks in your own country I would be concerned. But I don't think you will have a problem!

A visa does not guarantee entry to the country. Immigration can deny entry for any reason in the immigration act or regulation issued by the MOI.
 
The MFA website.
10.  Royal Thai Embassies and Royal Thai Consulates-General have the authority to issue visas to foreigners for travel to Thailand.  The authority to permit entry and stay in Thailand, however, is with the immigration officers.  In some cases, the immigration officer may not permit foreigner holding a valid visa entry into Thailand should the immigration officer find reason to believe that he or she falls into the category of aliens prohibited from entering Thailand under the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979).
http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/4908/15405-General-information.html
 
If you are denied you have the right to appeal. Phoning the Brisbane consulate is not going to help.