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1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:This would appear to me to be overreach on the part of the cops, they go from no enforcement one day to chasing people down the next and causing an accident, it's pretty idiotic.
The other thing that comes to mind when looking at the replies on this forum, is that there appear to be a lot of older guys who have been sort of out of touch for a while, and perhaps spending too much time at home in their little bubbles, and their hearts seem to be growing smaller and their compassion seems to be disappearing. What is that all about?
The police did not cause an accident. The driver of the bike caused the accident when he refused to stop. The head injuries to the passenger were caused by them illegal not wearing a helmet. You seem to be on the side of the people breaking the law. What does that say about you.
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As long as you bring the household items in within 3 months of your arrival there is no duty to pay. Easier to do it in your name as long as you are coming in on a long term visa, eg O retirement or OA retirement.
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On 6/6/2025 at 7:49 AM, Yumthai said:
1. Let it go.
2. Stop believing the news.
My local tax office put my tax return online for me and claimed back nearly 14,000 withholding tax. No charge.
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18 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:
A lot of BS.
To find an alternative accomodation in Thailand is not a problem at all
And phone calls are extremely low with Skype.
And food and drinks everywhere.
In addition they got their money back.
So what? 😳
Tried booking somewhere over the Christmas period, last minute have you. No, I thought not.
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7 hours ago, frank83628 said:
Airbnb is better for references and communication. Much better all round actually
Except it is banned in Thailand, though it's not policed
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On 5/27/2025 at 8:04 PM, Daves not here said:
I got blacklisted from India for a minor issue. Do Thai customs and immigration see this on their screens? I was thinking of applying for the 5 year Nomad visa, will this hamper my application?
They'll see it in your passport.
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Yes, went to local tax office, on Samui, with pink ID and passport in 2024, told them I needed TIN number to file tax return in 2025, TIN issued. ( OA retirement visa ).
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What happened to the Statute of Limitation that they keep talking about with regard to Mr Red Bull junior?
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Tomorrow's buddha day is also an election day on Samui so any new rules will only apply after 1700 till midnight on Sunday, therefore still no alcohol 1700 Saturday till 1700 Sunday.
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19 minutes ago, Chris BKK said:
My 90 day reports always states the date the next report is due, so read the 90day report. Nothing to do with long term visas
He hasn't yet done a 90 day report, therefore cannot read it,(tm47)
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5 hours ago, Chongalulu said:
Propellers have "reverse thrust"??? The pitch can only be adjusted but don't think as in a jet engine they can produce reverse thrust...
On a Herc, yes they do.
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27 minutes ago, Humpy said:
So, to fly a 500gr drone around my garden or over my pool will I need a commercial pilots licence ?
No, but you cannot fly within 30 meters of a building and if it has a camera, you need to be licensed and the drone registered.
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7 hours ago, Bannoi said:
If they can take the winter fuel allowance away from UK pensioners then there is no way they are going to give an increase to a pensioner living in Thailand.
There is a way around it though move back to UK get the increase then move back to Thailand or if you move to Philippines you would get the increase every year.
I agree it's not fair but its not going to change, a pensioner living in Thailand is very low down on the list of priorities. (They don't vote}
Yes they do vote, for the first 15 years after moving out here.
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6 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:
I think mileage varies - the DLT's in different area's do have varying requirements... (for example, some accept a yellow house book as proof of address, others do not).
Common sense suggests take the overseas license with you, its better to have it and not need it than to leave it at home and risk getting asked for it (each time I've renewed my license, in BKK, I've had to submit my overseas license and provide copies).
On Samui you only needed home license and IDP for initial 2 year license. For 5 year license all other documents required as above. Don't know about qr code as it didn't exist when I last renewed 5 years ago.
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5 hours ago, webfact said:Picture courtesy of Matichon
Krabi – A 26-year-old Welshman, who was recently reported missing on Koh Phi Phi by British media, has been found safe in a hotel in Krabi. Contrary to earlier reports, he never was on Koh Phi Phi. It appears he avoided contact due to personal issues at home.Mr Daniel had been out of touch with his family since mid-March, leading to reports that he might have vanished on Koh Phi Phi, Krabi. Local police and immigration officers launched a search, checking every hotel on the island but found no record of him staying there.
However, authorities located him today at 3 p.m. at a hotel on Maharaj Road in Krabi Town. Immigration and tourism officials confirmed Mr Daniel is alive and well, having checked into the hotel alone.
Though unharmed, Mr Daniel has been reluctant to speak with officials. Initial inquiries suggest he might have felt upset with his family, telling friends he did not wish to return home. Details of any underlying issues remain unclear.
Records show that Daniel arrived in Krabi Province on 22 February 2023 and had been staying in various hotels around Krabi Town, never actually visiting Koh Phi Phi as previously suggested. His most recent hotel check-in was on 22 March.
Immigration police have documented the case and plan to inform the embassy, which will update his family.
Based on a story by MGR online
-- 2025-04-16
So much for TM30 registration by hotels.
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12 minutes ago, Tom89 said:Agreed, but if she was renting a bike most motorcycle rental places don't have full face helmets.
Then don't rent the bike
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2 hours ago, ozz1 said:Rip young fella not the first and not the last I've seen young people here and Bali riding around with no helmets with out a care in the world it's sad
And probably without a license or any experience with riding bikes
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On 3/31/2025 at 11:07 PM, Batty said:
Hi Andrew
I read your post - it was indeed a nightmare! I am glad you got it sorted.
I may be facing a similar fate. After speaking to them, I received a follow-up email that said they no longer needed my original passport but now needed to see identification. Apparently, they believe I submitted copies and not originals of the ID.
That is not true. I took originals and copies to VFS Global, as instructed.
For some reason, they believe I submitted only copies and not originals. As a result, they now want me to send hard copies to the HMPO in Corby.
I called again and explained that I had taken the originals to VFS Global. They have passed this information on to the 'examiner' and I must now await an email.
I am just looking at the receipt that VFS Global gave me. There is a document receipt checklist that confirms the type of ID submitted. I have two rows ticked for driving licence and house registration book (which was actually a letter, signed and date by Amphur, confirming I live at that address). Next to each of these are two columns: one that says 'tick if copy' and one that says 'tick if translation'. VFS global have ticked the copy column.
Now, this obviously means that they have submitted a copy of the original - and not a translation. I suspect that HMPO are assuming this means I provided only copies.
It's a case of incompetence. The fact is, VFS Global will not accept mere copies - they need to see originals PLUS a copy. For some reason, HMPO is assuming this means ONLY A COPY.
What a joke. This is going to take weeks, and my passport expires in May.... Plus, I need to apply for my extension end of April. I didn't imagine it would take longer than 6 weeks and I assumed that a renewal would be simple and easy with no dramas.Assume makes an ass of u and me
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18 hours ago, Patong2021 said:Japan has a paper system for the lazy / stupid / progress resistant people. It is also a backuop system should the Visit Japan system fail. The paper people are directed to lines where they can stand and wait. The evisa pax breeze through customs and immigration. In my case it took 10 minutes including the lines at HND.
The days of saying no to a mobile device are over. Consider it a requirement to travel no different than visas and passports. Within the next 5 years, flying will depend upon E boarding passes and e linked boarding gates. It is happening now. There are no longer paper airline tickets. It is an eticket. A small group of technology resistant people cannot be allowed to disrupt security and efficiency for others. These are the same people who delay boarding because they don't have a passport and boarding pass ready to present at the gate, or who demand to board early because they are old, despite paying for and sitting in zone 5.
People with peacemakers cannot use mobile phones. They are neither lazy nor tech resistant.
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6 hours ago, webfact said:Picture courtesy of The Daily Mail
Lewis Green, a 22-year-old traveller from Staffordshire, endured a harrowing ordeal after being incarcerated and mistreated in a Thai jail. Set against the backdrop of a two-month solo adventure in Thailand, Green's nightmare began on 24th January in Hua Hin, merely a day before he was due to return home.
Green's horrifying account unveils a narrative of being drugged, beaten, and starved while shackled in a squalid police cell. He alleged that he was forced to consume his own urine from the cell floor due to dehydration and lack of clean water. The young tourist, who sustained serious injuries including fractured ribs and a broken wrist, contends he was targeted and possibly spiked with the hallucination-inducing drug Dimethyltryptamine (DMT).
Reflecting on his grim experience, Green recalled, "They flooded the cell and I had no option but to drink the filthy water. I was handcuffed and left to deteriorate without food or care."
His ordeal reportedly extended beyond physical abuse. Speaking from the UK, Green explained that ultimately, he managed to buy his release for an eye-watering payment of £7,000 (307,000 Baht).
Green's arrest spiralled into chaos following a dispute at a cannabis dispensary. Though he vividly recalls arguing with the dispensary's owner, the precise details of his arrest remain blurred. Despite being cleared of taking illegal substances, Green expressed his disbelief over an unfounded car theft accusation, stating, "I didn’t steal the car. I was incapacitated and unaware of what was happening."
His release only came after further payments, including £4,500 (198,000 Baht) in fines and £1,700 (74,000 Baht) in compensation to the car's owner.
In the wake of Green's detention, his family mobilised rapidly. His father, Peter, flew to Thailand, while his mother, Colleen Wilding, liaised with the British Embassy and local police. "It was his dream trip," lamented Wilding. "But our fears grew when communication ceased."
Back in England, Green sought medical treatment, revealing not just physical injuries but also dramatic shifts in his mental state. This led to his temporary admission to a psychiatric hospital for detailed evaluation. reported DAily Mail.
Amidst this turbulent saga, warnings about tourist safety in Thailand persist. Notably, the Foreign Office highlights issues of drink and vape spiking, underscoring the plight of travellers like Green.
Determined to turn this experience into a cautionary tale, the Green family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to support his recovery and to alert others of potential risks abroad. As Lewis Green focuses on healing, his story serves as a stark reminder of the complex and often perilous realities facing international tourists, reported The Thaiger.
-- 2025-03-22
1 Don't do drugs.
2 don't try to scam people using go fund me
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9 hours ago, webfact said:
German Models Caught in Koh Pha Ngan Shoplifting Scandal
Picture via Facebook/ Satika Oz
A seemingly routine moment in a Koh Pha Ngan shop spiralled into controversy after two German men, presumed to be models, were caught shoplifting twice in one day. The incident unfolded at Sprout, a handcrafted home goods store run by Ploy, who resolutely took a stand against the culprits.
The debacle began on March 18 when the suspects first entered Ploy's store at around 1:30 p.m., discreetly taking a bottle of body oil valued at 550 Thai Baht (£12). Emboldened, they returned just hours later, snatching a 650 Thai Baht (£14) roll-on deodorant at 4:30 p.m. But their brief spree of alleged thievery did not go unnoticed.
Determined to hold them accountable, Ploy shared CCTV footage capturing their actions on her social media accounts. In a strategic move, she tagged their Instagram accounts, encouraging public scrutiny. By uniting Thai and English-speaking netizens in outrage, Ploy helped bring the incident to light.
Observers noted that given their apparent modelling careers and possession of designer items, financial necessity seemed an unlikely motive, making their actions all the more perplexing.
Following their discovery, one of the men reached out to Ploy, incredulously denying any wrongdoing even after she presented them with clear evidence.
Upon further engagement, they admitted to the theft but showed no signs of remorse, which galvanised Ploy to pursue justice. Reporting the incident to Koh Pha Ngan Police, she brushed aside suggestions to settle the matter privately and elected instead to press charges, seeking to set an example for tourists thinking of breaching local laws.
Plans to advance legal proceedings may pose severe consequences for the pair. If their failure to appear in court results in a conviction, they could face a ban from returning to Thailand. Meanwhile, their attempts to evade public scrutiny appear futile as they made their Instagram profiles private amidst mounting criticism.
As the saga unfolds, there are calls for Ploy to inform the modelling agencies linked to the duo, which could further jeopardise their professional standing, as integrity remains a key criterion in the fashion industry.
This incident underlines the critical importance of respecting local customs and laws, reminding foreign visitors that actions abroad carry tangible consequences. Ultimately, Ploy’s unyielding pursuit of legal action sends a potent message about accountability and respect, reported The Thaiger.
-- 2025-03-19
It might be easier to find them if their faces were not pixelated.
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On 3/17/2025 at 12:37 PM, CharlieH said:
No doubt about that Asian girls are by far the prettiest and most attractive.
BUT if you had to choose, which one is better ?
I hope you mean fillipina as Fillipino is male!!
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7 hours ago, dinsdale said:
Maybe it's got something to do with people struggling so much in the UK they're willing to do this but yes it a fair comment to say this is being coordinated. That's the end they need to find but from what I've seen the UK police are to busy arresting people for "hate speech" posts on social media.
Nothing to do with uk police. Importation are the remit of Border Force.
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As a retired Customs officer I can tell you the same has been happening for the last 30 years plus. There are so many gullible uneducated people who think this is something new and therefore they won't get caught.. Dream on.
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How can I minimise import duty on my personal use musical instruments?
in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
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If you want duty relief on used personal and household
effects on change of residence, you would have to be on a long term visa I believe, eg non O retirement. Then you have up to three months after you arrive to import the goods, usually only paying T money as used effects are tax free on change of residence. A non O is only valid for 90 days.