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3 hours ago, MangoKorat said:

Then maybe you should read the entire post because that's exactly what I'm saying.  However, it is not always as simple as you think it is.

 

Its quite clear from the posts I've seen on here that some people have problems getting their landlord to register TM30 and didn't know they are most likely able to register themselves.  Furthermore, members have reported that their immigration office would not accept them registering themselves.

 

Therefore, armed with the Thai version of the official document, they should be able to demonstrate to their local immigration office that they can indeed, register themselves.

it is as simple as i posted as i registered as the house owner of the house i rent<
took all of 5 minutes 🙂

side note
One does NOT go into immigration with printed docs and tell them they are wrong!!!

cant bother to read ur entire post but.....
1. if ur living there, you are the house master....... and ur landlord wont registrar you

you can do it yourself 

IF
he gives you a copy of the house book and his id card (both signed)
otherwise......

Two points after riding a motorcycle an driving a car here in Phuket for over 35 years
1  Always drive defensively an expect the unexpected in Thailand
2. Dont get involved if you see an accident, you might be blamed for something

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

A video circulating on social media showing a foreign couple neglecting a motorcyclist they hit with their luxurious car in Phuket, Thailand, has led to public outrage. The incident occurred on April 25, when the couple, driving a white Mercedes Benz, made a right turn without signaling, causing a collision with an oncoming motorcyclist.

 

The impact threw the motorcyclist across the car, and he later fell on the road. Thankfully, he was wearing a helmet, which likely saved him from a serious head injury. Instead of checking on him, the foreign couple focused on inspecting their car's damage, seemingly disregarding the injured individual.

 

The vicinity of the accident is believed to be around a Vivi Hotel in the Rawai district of Phuket, according to a Thai social media user. The couple are suspected to have been hotel guests there.

 

The video generated significant responses from Thai social media users after being posted, which resulted in over 3,900 reactions and 500 comments. Many users expressed their resentment towards the couple's behavior.

 

The news coverage does not provide further updates about whether the couple helped the injured motorcycle rider or if they are facing charges for their actions.

 

 

Photo: twitter / X

 

-- 2024-04-26

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looks to me as the motorcyclist fault>>as the car was well into his turn< ( cant tell if turn single was on)
BUT they obviously cared more about the car than him<
but thats not a crime just bad form
 

as far a mushrooms goes , its the quality of them an the quantity you ingest>

seeing how many weed shops sell eatables with NO quality control ( THC%) i would expect the same will be handled by those selling mushrooms>

I would never buy a gummies or brownies here, NOR would i buy mushrooms unless from an official shop that shows where its from and % of Psilocybin in them 
 

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Psilocybin is the main psychoactive ingredient in hallucinogenic mushrooms, also called "magic mushrooms" or "shrooms." There are over 100 species of mushrooms that contain psilocybin. 

Although people have been consuming magic mushrooms for thousands of years, the compound wasn't isolated until 1957 and it was produced synthetically a year later. Since 1970, psilocybin and psilocin (a closely related compound) have been listed by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Association (DEA) as Schedule I substances — the federal government's most restrictive category.

 

Despite these restrictions, recent clinical trials have found psilocybin to be a promising therapy for treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. Because of this, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has designated psilocybin as a "breakthrough therapy"— an action meant to accelerate the drug development and review process. 

In February 2023, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration announced that psychiatrists would be able to prescribe psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression. However, the drug will only be allowed to be used in a very limited way and remains otherwise prohibited in the country.
https://www.livescience.com/psilocybin.html

 

 

4 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said:

Does this possibly mean a relaxing of the rules for hospitals using morphine, codeine or Oxycodone as pain relievers? It's my understanding they were very hesitant to use them even in the most legit cases.

the 2 times i have been to the hospital in the past 10 year ( once broken collar bone, once kidney stone)
had a shot of Morphine within 5 minutes of walking thru the door
hesitant?? hardly

" I spend 15K for food and 10K for weed"
  
the 2 of us average 12-14,000 baht/month for groceries'  and eating out in Phuket
You must be buying the overpriced grams at 500 baht/gram 
I buy 50 grms online for 490 baht,  figure its around 12-14% thc , which is fine for me for a few months, dont need 20+% thc 

3 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Another BS vid, and stopped watching when said you can live in TH on ฿35k a month, but visa requirement is ฿65k a month.

 

Along with low cost of living, if you never use the AC, and live on ฿50-75 street food.  Wouldn't call that living.   As lunch today cost mw ฿300, and I'd call that a lite lunch.

 

If you want to live out of 1 room, eat street food and sweat your butt off, yea, retire here cheap, but you'll need to plop ฿800k in the bank, or ฿65k a month income.  The latter (65k) would provide a decent living, and quite comfy enough, location dependent.

ur so off:
I live in Phuket, 2 bedroom house with 2 aircons.  1 kms to beach
2 of us ( wife works)  
sledom do we spend more than 35,000 baht/month, ( rent is only 10,000 baht) 
dont drink and eat out maybe 2 meals a week ( eat much better at home)

we live very well  🙂
 

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but they forgot to mention VISA is easier in Cambodia and the Philippines @ approx $300/year.

using an agent in Pattaya  apx $350 /year and since 90% of everything in Cambodia costs more > ( yes i have lived there...)
Thailand comes out cheaper!!!

16 hours ago, Gandtee said:

Maybe the answer is to slip her a Bt100 note so she can tuck it into where ever, for herself.

used to think this till i realized from talking to the girls the mana san does NOT like this at all as the bar makes less , so the girls are pushed to ask for lady drinks
beer bar what ever ur drink  lady drinks 120-150 baht
Go go  150-220 lady drinks
some girls drink coke, some tea, some beer, some mixed drinks, ( an spit it out) 
no bar want a bunch of drunk girls working

23 hours ago, Jonathan Swift said:

A new passport might have the same old number, depending on when it was issued. My last 3 all had the same number, but this year the passport design changed and so did my number. Subsequently I presume I will keep the same number with each replacement, should I live so long. 

what country?
US passports are ALL new numbers when new passport issued
regardless they can see ur travel history

that sucks as the thaiger has been recently positing purer crap articles>  
ah well it was nice while it lasted 

in Immigration offices, its a 2,000 baht fine with receipt, in some offices its a 1,000 without
miss 1 or 2,3,+++  🙂

25 minutes ago, hanbla said:

This is OLD nonsense news.

Here's the original article from 2015

 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3379111/Inside-Angelina-Jolie-Brad-Pitt-s-luxurious-vacation-Couple-six-children-18-000-night-Thailand-beach-resort.html

LOL
 The Thaiger
BUSTED:
 

Thais ride their bikes, drive their pickups ( towing boats) on the beach daily,
PLUS on the sidewalk, thais an farangs ride their bikes>!!!

totally up to you>
got a new passport in Nov, just renewed my extension end of march and i had stamps done at same time
I wont update drivers license till its due ( next feb)  but will advise bank, when i get around to it

3 hours ago, pomchop said:

i asked at about 10 different pharmacies in thailand from big to mom and pop til i found one that sold Diazepam with no prescriptons but they were more like 50 baht each.

i have brought from 2 dif Pharmacies in Phuket, ( they were NOT fake)  never paid more than 10 baht
many times then wont sell to tourists
BUT 
stopped since i can buy a box of 40 in Cambodian, for under $4

On 4/4/2024 at 9:25 PM, Sheryl said:

For diazepam just needs to be in labelled prescription bottle. But the limit is 30 day supply. 

 

For para/codeine, due to the codeine, you need a narcotic import permit from the FDA . Not as hard to get as it may sound. https://permitfortraveler.fda.moph.go.th/nct_permit_main/

The quantity  limit is for this is  90 day supply.

 

While both drugs are available in Thailand, only from a hospital as both diazepam and codeine are controlled drugs here. Doctors can be reluctant to prescribe, esp the codeine.

 

I suggest you bring with you a doctor's letter stating these have been prescribed and why. 

every pharmacy has Diazepam ( Valium) 2, 5, 10 mgs
1 10 mgs cost an average of 10 baht

13 hours ago, webfact said:

 

BANGKOK – In a move likely to raise eyebrows within the expat community, Thailand's Ministry of Health has unveiled a new initiative to combat communicable diseases: reinstating mask mandates for foreigners in major tourist areas.

 

Citing concerns about the potential for foreign visitors to introduce new illnesses, officials emphasize this isn't about pinpointing blame, but rather a proactive, preventative measure.
 

"Thailand prides itself on its warm hospitality," declared a Ministry spokesperson. "However, with global travel increasing, it's imperative to safeguard public health. This targeted approach ensures that our international guests don't unwittingly compromise the well-being of our citizens."

 

The regulation will apply to popular destinations like Phuket, Pattaya, and Chiang Mai. Locals, with their presumed stronger resistance to regional ailments, will be exempt.

 

Enforcement details are still under development. However, officials suggest a potential collaboration between health inspectors and immigration officers, possibly leading to on-the-spot mask checks and educational pamphlets for new arrivals.

 

Expat Community Expresses Concerns

 

The announcement has sparked a range of reactions within the expat community. Some express understanding, citing Thailand's history of vigilance during past outbreaks. Others voice concerns about potential discrimination and the slippery slope of increasingly targeted regulations.

 

"While I appreciate the desire to protect public health," commented one long-term Bangkok resident, "singling out foreigners seems like an oversimplification. Viruses don't check passports."

 

Tourism Industry Anticipates Challenges

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand has issued a statement acknowledging the Ministry of Health's concerns while emphasizing the importance of maintaining a welcoming environment for all visitors. Industry figures are privately worried about negative publicity and potential confusion among travelers.

 

Whether this new regulation will have a significant impact on public health or tourism numbers remains to be seen. What is certain is that Thailand, known for its sometimes labyrinthine bureaucracy, has once again sparked a lively debate on the balance between precaution and inclusivity.

 

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april fools!!

note:  Phnom Penh
800,000 need be in the bank day you apply at any bank , any currency
ONLY single 90 day entry
takes 4-5 business days with agent

recommended; Cina travel or Call kim

13 hours ago, ChicagoExpat said:

Hopefully not off-topic — I heard the U.S. Embassy negotiated successfully with Immigration to no longer need any authentications for U.S. documents, either real authentications or the bogus ones you used to have to do by getting an affidavit at the Embassy promising your document is real.

they stopped issuing letters awhile back
 

easier to stay long term in Cambodia than Laos an its a bit more westernized as well
1 year extension $285-300
flights from HK, KL, Singapore and some chinese cities 

3 hours ago, paahlman said:

I did this a couple of months ago in phuket.. Handed over the two passports with copies of every page from both. Then it took the clerk 20 minutes to use 4 pages of my new passport to transfer all details.. Done.. And free.. I did not fill any forms.

mine, done last week , took ONLY 2  pages + 1/2 for new extension.

NO!!!! unless ur a local
2 land entries/calendar year

got my new US passport in Nov
got my new extension via an agent 2 weeks ago at an up country immigration and at the same time had him do the stamp transfers, move my tm30 from where the extension was issued to Phuket AND the 90 day report ( i had missed the previous one )
well worth the 2,000 baht  extra fee 🙂 and didn't set foot in Immigration