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On 10/5/2020 at 9:58 PM, Pottinger said:

If you didn't know it already, this makes pretty clear just what present Thai authorities think of their responsibilities towards retirees with 'Non-O' visas and extensions, bought in good faith.

I renewed my 1 year non-o extension back on 11 September. I didn't bother getting multiple re-entry permit this time because as we all know that privilege was taken away of no fault of our own. No prorated refund either for the money we paid in good faith. As far as I'm concerned immigration robbed all of us and I will NEVER pay for ANYTHING in advance to this government again! I feel so sorry for everyone that owns property here and can't return. Needless to say let this be a lesson learn for everyone else in the future NEVER invest money in a business ir buy property here!!!

On 10/1/2020 at 9:22 AM, rkidlad said:

As suggested before, Trip Advisor, etc, should have a disclaimer stating that negative reviews of hotels can result in jail time and even prison sentences. The irony being that hotels would kick up a stink and threaten websites like Trip Advisor as that would make Thai hotels look bad and the truth is never an excuse. 

 

As for people who think the actions of the hotel were justified, here are some headlines from big news publications about the story:

 

"American faces prison in Thailand over bad hotel review" - the Guardian

 

"US man faces jail in Thailand over hotel review" - BBC news

 

"American could face prison in Thailand over negative reviews of a resort" - The New York Times

 

And it goes on. I wonder how bad these headlines will be for all of tourism in Thailand compared to the three published comments the American made?

 

Seems TAT might be looking to sue someone as well. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perhaps this will help stir up the pot on dual pricing as well. ????

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On 9/29/2020 at 12:09 PM, LomSak27 said:

 

My work here is done.

 

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On 9/28/2020 at 12:16 PM, Max69xl said:

Stop whining and show immigration the passport. What's the problem? 

The problem is inconsistency from different immigration offices around the country. on my landlord try to register online after 30 days he never received his login credentials. So he went in person to file the TM30 report. He wasn't asked to provide my original passport and was simply given the stamped receipt without any problem.

19 hours ago, RandolphGB said:

What happened to the ‘mass arrests’ that the police threatened for anyone still here after 26? Looks like it was a bluff.

Maybe it was a plot to get an extra 1,900 baht from everyone? I'm not sure...

On 9/22/2020 at 8:15 PM, Justgrazing said:

 

The finest hypocrisy available .. 

 

Can someone provide the locations where the local men go?

6 hours ago, spacex said:

"Under the current ‘visa amnesty’, which is set to expire this Saturday (Sept 26), the Immigration Bureau in Bangkok has announced "No matter when you came to extend your visa, the permission date of all visa types will start counting from September 27, 2020.” 

 

The above is a blatant lie.

It’s the façade of a fictitious alternate that matters.

3 hours ago, Matzzon said:

Said from the side of a male supporter for female prostitution. A victimless crime? How do you figure that?

Do you think all the girls you see in the bars in Pattaya, Bangkok and many other places in Thailand that offer the possibility to go with them (sex included) had that on their list of wishes in life? Are you sure that it´s a victimless crime just because they can´t report it or that they do not have any physical scars or marks? Hoe do you define a crime? Is that a person breaking the law or a person that causes harm to a victim according to your definitions?

In many cases the girls that offer this kind of services are young and lured by other friends into this business, with the promise of riches and a great life. Many use drugs to cope with their situation in life. many are also mentally unstable and easily falls into deep depression, but still with a smile on their face to the next customer.

Why do you think so many bargirls that offer prostitution comes form poor areas in Isaan and have poor education? They are of course victims because they are basically forced into this line of work out of the feeling of need to support their families. I am not saying that there are not girls working with prostitution that actually likes it and see it as the good part outweighs the bad. However, most a not comfortable with what they are doing and therefore they are victims without a real choice in life.

Soooooo.... The real criminals are the culture, government, and economic model? Oddly enough I have never seen prostitues so readily available in western countries.

On 9/16/2020 at 5:18 PM, Mattd said:

A work permit and EOS based on work doesn't stop the 90 day reports, although you can allocate a staff member to do those, no bother.

 

I must admit, I have no idea why anybody would get a non-B when it is easier to extend based on work, normally this is done when immigration won't issue an extension, due to missing documentation, salary not enough etc. ME non-b visas are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain and I would not be surprised if they abolish them altogether in the not so distant future, with the aim of making people get an EOS.

I really don't understand why they say "salary not enough" when the daily minimum wage in Thailand is approximately 350-370 baht per day...

On 9/16/2020 at 5:04 PM, smudger1951 said:

What kind of country is it you only invest 20% of your assets for fear of losing it. I'm sure your thai gf and family appreciated what you did for them yesterday. Today what you can give me falang ?

Same same monkey ????

On 9/16/2020 at 4:46 PM, Lokie said:

Best advice I ever got years ago from an old Expat was...

Never buy anything your not prepared to leave behind, keep a suit case packed, this is a country that cycles through military coups every ten yrs or so, No need to buy anything large as is so cheap enough to rent - If does go Pear shaped pick that suitcase up and just get on a plane out of here...

 

Cheers Eddy (from Wigan) 13 years later and all holds true

Yes I agree! Never get attached to anything or anyone you're not willing to walk away from in 30 seconds or less ????

On 9/16/2020 at 3:48 PM, micmichd said:

They want to get rid of Western bums who behave like the masters of the universe in Thailand when in fact they're losers in their Western home countries. 

Why does my intelligence and financial planning abilities that made it possible for me to retire years before my social security starts make me a looser? Are you angry me? ????

On 9/16/2020 at 3:10 PM, Lacessit said:

I have not found it difficult to retire here, been on a retirement visa for 7 years now.

The big mistake many retirees make is to sink all their assets into Thailand. I've always operated on the principle 80% of my assets stay in Australia.

My only non-liquid assets here are a secondhand car and secondhand scooter. No big loss. My funds in several banks would be withdrawn lickety-split, and converted to currencies which are not printing more money, or gold. I could do that in the 7 days the authorities give if they are kicking someone out.

I'm sure my contribution is appreciated and valued by my Thai GF and her family. The Thai ruling class and their opinions are irrelevant to me, it's only the regulations I have to watch out for.

I'd agree that so far, retirees who have been caught outside Thailand have been treated badly. It's not as if they are in an age group that is reckless with coronavirus, unless they are Trump supporters.

My situation living in Thailand is exactly the same as yours with one exception, I AM a Trump supporter! So my question is, what pathetic reason do you base a persons political point of view on in this forum? Perhaps you are on of the many that are angry and bitter from being cutoff from my tax dollars?

On 9/16/2020 at 2:51 PM, DPKANKAN said:

16090 baht a month!! Odd sum but to live on <deleted>! That's merely a weeks bar bills!!! 5555????????????????????????????????

During my fiscal year of 2019/2020 my monthly average spending was 32,000 per month and I didn't do without, although I'm sitting in a bar every night either.

On 9/16/2020 at 2:27 PM, Mr Meeseeks said:

This is nothing new and has been known for 30 years I have been here.

And I care even less about them. I'm here for my own agenda and believe me, it's not for their benefit. Think of it as locusts moving from field to field.

On 9/9/2020 at 8:58 AM, Bobsuruncle said:

Thanks DrJack54 and Fishtank. It sounds like a non-issue, so I'll take it off the worry list.

Cheers.

You should always take a photo of anything like this. TM6, TM30, 90 report receipts, passport main page and relevant stamps, etc...

6 hours ago, skippybangkok said:

It’s not surprising that some farangs live in Thailand yet complain every day how bad it is

 

go home ! No one will miss you

 

Thailand has done an amazing job at protecting us from Covid unlike USA or even my home state of Victoria, Australia 

 

 

 

Yes it's what we do. And who made you the moral authority to pass the same judgement on us for complaining? Self proclaimed I'm so sure ????

On 9/4/2020 at 3:48 PM, Cake Monster said:

A good question indeed.

Is the Virus among us at  all times, and this guy was only found to be Positive due to a Policy of testing all people who are about to enter Prison.

Or, has he been in contact with a " Super Spreader " who is still walking the Streets completely unaware that they are the source.

Or, is the Virus in the Sewage system of Bangkok

All these possibilities, and more need to be investigated, and quickly.

I suppose we will now see how good the Thai Authorities really are at dealing with these situations. With 600 people having to enter State Quarantine, this will be a good practice session for the return of Tourists.

At whose expense are these unsuspecting 600 people going into quarantine? Why should innocent people walking around in public before it's to pay for this? Oh I forgot this is Thailand...

On 9/3/2020 at 7:38 PM, CorpusChristie said:

You seem quite joyous about it , as do quite a few people on this forum .

I'm absolutely delighted ????

On 9/1/2020 at 11:06 AM, Dumbastheycome said:

Seems  so ! 

I also object  to being forced to learn to play  golf while my wife  goes shopping  unsupervised and unrestricted !

You could always play a couple of holes but it doesn't necessarily have to be golf ????

On 9/2/2020 at 9:58 AM, Eindhoven said:

Is this a joke on your part?

How does domestic tourism create Foreign Exchange Reserves?

 

Obviously you don't recognize sarcasm ????