Is this real

On 6/5/2021 at 12:39 PM, rhomber said:

I came to Thailand on the STV with the hopes to get the Smart Visa when they made the changes to that to enable foreign employment. But now I am here and they scrapped the Smart Visa changes and they have also scrapped the STV, so I am not even sure I will be able to stay the full 9 months. I earn almost $200k, presumably I am exactly the kind of person they want to attract and keep. However, reading the above, it says things like "They must have qualifications of at least a bachelor's degree" - I have no university experience, however I do have over 20 years of actual experience and the title of "VP of Engineering" to match. They also say "They would be nomads in stock trading at companies making at least 50 million dollars per year" - What the heck? You only want people who work in trading companies? I work in an IT company, and how does it even matter how much the company I work for makes if I earn enough?

 

Meanwhile, I can easily move to Ecuador and actually buy land and live there permanently and feel like it's my home as long as I make $800/mo (Rentista visa). I want to feel like this my home Thailand, I do not feel welcome here and I am worried I will need to leave soon as the STV isn't eligible for COVID extensions. I am 38 so I am not eligible for the retirement visa for another 12 years. I am not going to set 600k baht on fire getting an elite visa either, I think the fact I live here and spend 30000k baht a month on rent, hire a cleaner for 3600 baht a month and pay for groceries and e.t.c. should be enough.

What you are not told is that Thailand hasn't wanted foreigners and their ideas here for many years.    They tend to upset the apple cart and the golden goose.

On 4/29/2021 at 3:17 PM, Neeranam said:

Good on you Thailand. 

I was tired if reading all the Thai bashing paranoid foreigners' posts. 

As with everything Thai, saying it doesn't make it so.  Based on the February statement, it could have been almost done by now.

2 hours ago, Tropposurfer said:

Give my beautiful healthy falang blood regularly at the R Cross in Phuket ???????? Least I can do I reckon for living in such an awesome place amongst such great people ????????

No problem with giving blood, just with Siri then wanting to price gouge me for COVID test and vaccine when Thais get no charge.

This has always been my hospital of choice.  And, maybe I'd be open to donate blood if they wouldn't charge me for COVID test or vaccine.  Doesn't seem fair.

2 hours ago, at15 said:

 

This is complete fear mongering nonsense. The WTTC said the other day that its discrimination and not necessary. The CEO of AirAsia backed up these statements.  No country is going to want to kill its travel industry. Personally i would never in a million years consider injecting any "covid" vaccine.

 

You can't be serious.  You can't be living here.

You don't want a jab when they are proven.

And, you believe no country is going to want to kill its travel industry.

Not getting vaccinated is pure ignorance at its most.  And, the tourist industry has been in decline since 2014.  It's not wanted.  But, it isn't politically correct to say so.  So, make everything as difficult and unappealing as possible.

It would be very helpful if Thaivisa had a website that actually answered questions accurately.  Most current posts are either just wise-<deleted> or inaccurate.

On 1/2/2021 at 12:13 PM, Is this real said:

The PM, Prayut, has said that if you go to a hospital and test positive for COVID-19, the hospital MUST treat you at no charge.  Public and private.

This was revealed about 10 days ago.  Why hasn't it been widely publicized?

No one has answered this question.  Does anyone know?

The PM, Prayut, has said that if you go to a hospital and test positive for COVID-19, the hospital MUST treat you at no charge.  Public and private.

This was revealed about 10 days ago.  Why hasn't it been widely publicized?

The resolution to the water supply problem has been known for years and could be done this year.  Unfortunately, solving the problem would probably end the careers of many who can't seem to figure it out.

How much of a problem is there if no tourists come to Phuket?  Will this actually reduce the shortages anyway?

Good for them. 

They kicked it off with dropping Phuket police chief's corruption penalty from 9 years to three because he admitted doing even more things wrong they didn't know about!

5 hours ago, Andy from Kent said:

 

It'll take a while but I don't think I'd be quite as gloomy as you are.

Hopefully, you are correct.  My forecast  is based on tourism increasing around the world to a point that major business' want to take a chance on it.  I figure that can easily be 5 years and by then Phuket will need to be rebuilt.

When was the last time actual number of test and positive results revealed? 

1 hour ago, cdemundo said:

My impression is that everyone knows that.

You remind of a man I met who told me "A whale is not a fish."  I just looked at him because every child knows that. He thought I disbelieved him and continued "No really a whale is not a fish."  

Actually, very few know this.  If they did, there would be no reason for Biden's speech about Obamacare.

Historically, no idea suggested by a falang will ever be considered in Thailand, no matter how good.

12 hours ago, Jingthing said:

You don't like Biden and you want to suggest he's impaired with bogus evidence  Not very charming. 

Actually, I don't like Trump.  You want evidence?  Have you ever watched and listened to Biden? 

You should learn about the U.S. government, too.  Many people thing the Supreme Court rules on guilt and innocence.  It does not.  Only on whether or not a law or action is Constitutional.

With no tourism, they've got 3 years tofade away.

Biden spoke yesterday about the Obamacare case with the Supreme Court.  How it would be so bad if it was overturned.  He doesn't seem to understand that the court's only purpose is to rule on whether a law is legal ... not the wonderfulness of it.  Is Obamacare legal according to the U.S.Constitution?

Biden also had a difficult time reading the script and talking without a script.  He's not going to make it, folks.

Close attention should be paid to Kamala Harris, since she'll be President in a short time.

19 hours ago, Scott said:

A number of social media platforms have taken steps to stop false, misleading and unverified information.   In your opinion, is this a good idea or is it overreach?  Chose the option that best describes your opinion.

 

Feel free to leave a comment.

Who determines if a comment is false, misleading and unverified information?  

How can there be a threat if all cases are stopped upon entry, as reported?