Dan O

I disagree in general but some areas may be like that. I know several expats that own business in a variety of provinces that have never had a problem although the locals can't say the same

There just covering their a$$ against legal responsibility which is pretty normal in Asia

The use of or thinking Visa Exempt entries as being "unlimited" is slightly inaccurate. They are not unlimited, there is just no limit specified as they used to with land entries. It seems like a petty small difference but in actually that is what it is. That in my opinion is where many fail to understand when Imm Officers question that approach or deny an entry which is pretty seldom if you look at the number of visitors coming into the country.

It absolutely is occurring in various parts of the country and in most all the different govt agencies. I was responding to another poster's comments. It doesn't happen in all RTP department and all levels of officials or areas.

The requirements are pretty easy to accomodate. Don't be surprised if you get rejected at some point and turn away.

Not true. We have a cafe in NST for several years and never had any issue or request. Police come in a number a times a week for lunch or coffee and pay full price without any question. As for a business license they are readily available and can be gotten no problem and they are not expensive. I suspect there's some hidden info not give in the article that caused the "victim" to not apply for the license.

I suspect there's more to his entry history before this series of trips and thats what the Imm Officers are referring to. If they are primarily visa exempt entries then there's a good chance thats the trigger they see after repeated visits like this.

Being held by Customs for clearance doesnt mean there is any fee owed, its a verification check and has nothing to do with Amazon. Every country that imports has the similar process, cerfication the item is allowed and is recorder correctly on customs declaration and then check to verify if a duty is owed and if its paid or needs to be collected. Customs clearance in Thailand is sketchy at best and not consistent. Items can be held for a long than expected time for clearance.

Every thai's car i have been in here since 1984 has had some type of weapon easily available so I'm basing it on personal experience. I'm sure your going to say I haven't been in all thai cars and thats why I said "most"

Its not just in taxis. Most thais outside if BKK carry a knife or club in their cars.

This story makes no sense but reporting here isn't their strong suit. So Big Joe's wife, who is extremely wealthy in her own right, sneaks into the condo of a secret lover, steals money and gold but leaves 5 bags full of money. The wife of the cheating husband then finds the bags, doesn't open them but knows they are full of money so she takes them to the police. Hmmm.

Don't be surprised if this starts happening more frequently with other sellers\shippers. Thailand proposed to change the lower limit on taxation of imports earlier this year to 1500 baht. Im not sure where it stands now but thats a pretty low limit.

Amazon has nothing to do with the item being held and won't issue any credit or refund automatically. I doubt they would anyway as its a customs issue not an amazon issue. Call the transportation carrier. They have to do paperwork to clear the item from customs. If there is a tax due you pay thru them.

So you take a stand and are repeatedly vocal at the Imm Office to make a point. Then you are still so annoyed you call to complain but then bail when you have to actually give the information for a report to be filed and possibly some action taken. Those big balls seem to have shrunk.

Can you post a link showing that as it would be interesting reading

Your just trolling with no substance and don't like to get called out on your bs. Have a good day, I'm done talking with you now as there's no point

And you wanted me to provide you with fact links to back up my comments yet you continue to read what is provided to you. There are plenty if unedited fact check Trump comment, positions and direct staff statements to support his actions. You just choose to ignore them with merit even though you don't bother to read them first. Pathetic

My position hasn't changed. If Trump follows are post bs then I call it out because much of what's posted is just that. No facts just distorted information taken out of context to make there argument. As for your statement on the over 100 previous staffers and appointees being who did not like being sideline. Show something to support that. Yeah there may be a few but when the majority all tell the same story kinda hard to say they are just disgruntled. His refusal to take daily security briefings esoecially on sensitive issues and only watching fox news to get his information. Yeah the economy was humming but not from Trump, it was the follow on from the previous presidency. It takes months to affect anything in the economy significantly. What wars did Biden start? If I recall correctly Trump pulled troops from Afghanistan against the recommendation of the military and didn't negotiate with the govt but instead with the talisman leaving remaining troops and supports exposed but then trumpettes want to blame Biden for Trump stupidity. His military advisors had no confidence in him to the point of ignoring his requests and issuing directive to not just follow any plans he made concerning nuclear weapon use. Trump damaged relationships with almost every international agency the US is affiliated with, pick one and check the facts. He also alienated the foreign govt officials with his arrogance and physical confrontation grabbing their hands and talking them in a show of force. It was all recorded in the news with video showing him. His blatant fighting and threats to North Korea followed by love letters to Kim. The manner in which he handled the covid response was pathetic. He clearly knew the dangers as China called him at the very beginning of the outbreak and told him about it and he ignored every bit if information he had at hand. His constant vulgar venomous verbal attacks at anyone the opposes him, including his advisors that he hand picked and any opponent in front if him. His illegal activities in finance and secret document handling and womanizing and sexual assault in his private life. His mis-handling of protestors and marchers. I can go on and on but no point its all available on line to look up. So you think he is morally fit to represent the USA.

hahahah, this coming from the guy that has refused to read posts with links claiming they are propaganda. Im within forum rules and have posted links. go back and read them.

I was speaking to the original post saying you cant speak on Social Media or its illegal. I believe what I wrote said the same that your saying, if you read it. Discussion or giving opinions does not qualify as being a tax advisor. But if you engage in providing official tax services it is illegal. I stand by what I wrote.

I think you're the one that should provide some proof of what he did in office, not his taking points, and then we can correct any inaccuracies.

First off I do care, I care quiet a bit. The division that trump unleashed and gives support to is uncalled for, unnecessary and morally without compass. Secondly I never said I was for Harris. I am an ex-republican because of the POS that trump is and the fact the the gop has sold its soul to try to stay in office by riding the coattails of trumps followers. The damage he did to the country and to foreign relationships in his term is not questionable except by cultist. There is nothing wrong with not liking Harris or even choosing a republican over a democrat. But the loyalist trump fanatics, just like the far leftist fanatics, are way off base. The enthusiasm for a deranged individual that his own cabinet choices, staff and military do not trust to make coherent choices is unheard of. But like true cultist mentality, his following cant see truth and fact thru the smokescreen thrown up. You choice of a buzz word like binary is ridiculous. I do my research and don't just take the party line or some word salad spoken from a POS full of hatred and venomous propaganda as facts. Do you do research, it doesnt appear so by your posts. Make yourself knowledgeable about who trump really is and what he has done throughout his life. You have a great day

The truth hurts but its still the truth. Most people do care, the only ones that dont are the cultist. Trump's record doesn't show anything the would offset his crazy deluded thinking and actions. Dont cherry pick select pieces of data and ignore the totality of what he did in office. If people are ignorant of facts and cant see the truth of what he is morally then pointing out their gullibility is accurate. If you fall into that category then its a badge you put on yourself and can wear all that comes with it.

you truly live in a delusional bubble and hide from the facts so they don't disrupt you fantasy. Like most trump cultist you can see truth when its right in front of your eyes. kind sad

Here you go, some reading material for you on your idol. you seem to be the gullible one. Milley acted to prevent Trump from misusing nuclear weapons, war with China, book says