Keyser Soze666

1 hour ago, ThailandRyan said:

up until today the MRT was nearly empty, but this morning the MRT was very very similar to the posted photos in the op.  All the seats which were marked with the red x were all sat in the minute the doors opened up.  Thais do not seem to want to wait until the next train. They were all in a rush to get somewhere, not sure if it was work now that some businesses have opened.  On the platforms they social distanced, but as I said once the doors to the train opened it was a free for all to sit and stand.  Instead of riding the train I exited the platform and went outside and grabbed a taxi to where I was going for my haircut......

Seems like a big effort just to get your ears lowered?

On 5/1/2020 at 1:47 PM, owl sees all said:

Who needs air-con and hot water?

 

 

Civilised people.

Weird how expats always talk about electric bills all the time and like to compare. Imagine going out with 'chums' in the UK or wherever and having a convo about electric bills? It must be the boredom of living here and not having too much in common with each other?

1 hour ago, tribalfusion001 said:

Not much chance of a bars/pubs opening then or football with crowds.

Highly doubt there will be crowds anywhere (unless it's really avoidable) until a vaccine.

On my supposed trip to the UK in June I had booked 2 tickets for Phantom (was taking Mother) at least I will get refunded. 

26 minutes ago, Keyser Soze666 said:

Oh, I didn't realise you could do it like that. Glad I asked now. Cheers.

So I get this right if I apply say on the 28th July will they give another 60 days from that date or will still it still be 60 days from the last entry stamp (June 13th) so up to aug 11 approx

13 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

No need to do the extension since you are allowed ot stay until July 31st. You could apply for the 60 day extension shorley before the July 31st so you would not have to leave the country for a new entry.

Oh, I didn't realise you could do it like that. Glad I asked now. Cheers.

2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

What makes you think it will not be possible in August.

There is no indication at this time I have seen that it will not be possible.

Joe - my last entry stamp on my 1 yr non O based on marriage is June 13th..there isn't much point in getting a 60 day ext on that at immigration, is there?

On 5/1/2020 at 8:06 AM, Wullie Mercer said:

You have to be at least as strict as the governments policy, or stricter, cannot be less strict. 

Right.

On 4/30/2020 at 9:27 AM, Thaiwrath said:

I think you will find this is a load of tosh.

The governors get their position because they are expected to adhere to decisions made by the government. Every province will ban the alcohol sales this month, and the ones, like above, who specify the 15th, will extend it to the end of the month as it gets nearer. That is what Mr P and his cronies have decided on, it is called control and power.

Any governor who would try to go against the government's decisions, will be moved or dismissed, with no questions asked.

Only one person talking tosh here, YOU.

Depends if your  a cheapo Charlie or not. Me, I'd send 10k, but old Keyser is generous like that..

22 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Overnight. She was fine in the morning. And frankly, that is about as long as I would tolerate. Sorry. Not into the dysfunctional relationship thing.  

I do know what you mean. It's just odd and obviously makes for a very bad atmosphere in the house, and then it becomes this silly who talks first loses type of game. It can also be awkward if you catch each others eye accidently, or you pass each other on the stairs or coming in and out a door, or someone comes to the door for them and then you have to get their attention even when you don't want to, etc etc..

Mind you, it's not just a modern day thing, I remember growing up my folks use to have silent periods that went on for days, it wasn't nice.

17 minutes ago, Pilotman said:

because she is half Thai, because her Mother is Thai, because her Grandparents cousins etc are Thai and because she visited the family once a year, every year, because she speaks and writes Thai and speaks Issan (Loa), fluently. It would surely be odd is she wasn't interested 

Calm down lol, you will get yourself all excited.

20 minutes ago, Pilotman said:

sorry perhaps I mislead you.  She was born in Thailand, by force of work and family circumstance, but was taken to the UK at 6 months old.  

Oh ok. 

On 12/26/2019 at 3:23 PM, Pilotman said:

I Have a mixed race, Thai/British daughter, 21 years old now and living in the UK. We took particular pains to ensure that she strayed in touch with her Thai culture and heritage and she visits often and speaks fluent Thai and Issan. However, as she has finished her university education and seen how I am having to jump through stupid hoops here, and she has interacted with some of the bureaucracy and people, as we all do, she has become more and more disenchanted and indifferent to Thailand. In effect Thailand has lost her, as they treat her as more farang than Thai, so she is now acting that way. She has travelled the World with us, lived when she was young in other Asian countries and seen how they develop and live their lives  If her Mum and me did not live here,  and when we and her grandparents pass away, I doubt she will ever bother to come back. If asked, she will say she is British and leave it at that, actually she would probably say English.  Shame really. 

I wouldn't complain. I have 2 daughters and sincerely hope they don't stay here for their adult life's. How did she make her way to the UK so young and without her parents? Must have been a brave move?

Highly unlikely you will get a refund.

Many private schools (on the Thai calendar) are going back on July 1 but with no holiday in October this year.

2 minutes ago, pattayadude said:

on the contrary, I think her price goes UP with the size of the condo. 40sqm=$40 120sqm=$120 and so on...

just saying...

Ah, another cynic..cheer up mate.

On 5/2/2020 at 9:44 AM, Pilotman said:

Told my eldest, who lives in London , that they would have to drag me back to the UK screaming.  They are all paranoid and fearful, most of it driven by an irresponsible media.  She was not impressed with my view that the quicker they can get back to something like normal, the faster society and the economy will recover.  But I don't envy them.  

Hardly a bed of roses here though is it. I very much doubt that your eldest would come and live here??

3 minutes ago, Pilotman said:

Yes.  There are condos and condos of course, but living, as many do here, in something less less than 40 sqm, would kill me off.  My study alone is bigger than that. 

A study? Oooh I say.

Yes, needs to be a decent size. Being single and having a nice done out condo is good. Impresses woman. They may even give you a discount!

4 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Takes me 4-5 days to down a bottle of rum worth 250bht.

That's 50bht a day ................ I'm quids in ...............

Exactly. How can anyone save a 'lot' of money just by not drinking here. I suppose some have different ideas of what a lot of money is.

12 minutes ago, robblok said:

Ok a few days ago i said i guess this would not happen. I think I have to eat my words as it did happen. 

 

I wonder how many foreigners are now calling their embassy to be airlifted out as they feel its a medical emergency now they can't have their beer. ????

 

I guess a lot of people are saving a lot of money now. For the poor this is great news no fights about how to spend the limited funds on food or on alcohol. Bad news for those who can afford it but can't buy it.

 

If only the people had not spoiled it by holding big parties with alcohol at homes and breaking all the rules. Too bad for the good ones that everyone is suffering now. 

Define 'a lot' of money? How can not having a few beers safe you a LOT of money?? Is a lot of money to you a couple of thousand baht or so??

3 minutes ago, Fatman666 said:

Yes i would do it , but i love my Thai family. And now its not easy take whole family to my country. So i need to stay and support, because nobody got any help from government.

  

Yes, Sir.