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What's Malaysia got to make it so high on the list?

On 5/22/2022 at 6:22 AM, LarrySR said:

The Thais are very tolerant of the ladyboy situation. It's not even an "issue" in Thailand. Having them in the mix is rather pleasant if you ask me. Isn't it nice that a person can be what they want to be here in the land of smiles. 

 

Sadly in the USA, the right wing media has weaponized the intolerant & is intent on keeping the viewers in a tizzy.

This week, the homophobes are losing sleep over "pronouns." Last week it was "bathrooms" that had them popping vessels.

A week before they were all in tears over "cancel culture" & "statues."  In a few more months the right wing press will once again roll out the "war on Christmas" (they don't want to say happy holidays!!!)... and no doubt a steady dose of outrage over "Caravans of Immigrants, AntiFa and BLM."

 

 

Precisely.

On 5/20/2022 at 2:55 PM, Homburg said:

Take Thai men, guns and booze and mix together.  Recipe for disaster.

Thai men bashing again. Jeez

What do you think they were arguing about: a women. I guarantee it. A low-life, classless, good-for-nothing woman, who dropped her skants for the guy's pal, of course.

Unpopular opinion, I know.

2 minutes ago, Leaver said:

 

How so?

 

For me, it's sad people spend their hard earned to come to Thailand for a holiday, only to get treated the way described in the OP, all across Thailand. 

Let the locals shoot themselves in the foot if they want to. Up to them.

Anyway, you wanna pay a fortune for your food, drink, transport, massage, attractions, etc etc?

12 minutes ago, Leaver said:

Fast forward 5 years, which country will be attracting tourists with real money to spend? 

Vietnam.

And quite right too. We don't want Thailand becoming a destination high-so tourists and ruining it for the local farang.

Anyone fancy paying 250 for a <deleted> local beer?

31 minutes ago, Leaver said:

 

Yes, and do untold damage to the tourism industry all across Thailand, followed by taxis in tourist areas. 

Ironically, that's not a bad thing. Lol

On 5/20/2022 at 6:18 PM, mtls2005 said:

I'd euthanize my child before sending them to a thai "school".

Better than sending it to an F'd up American school like the one in the article.

And there are some Thai schools that produce students who go on to Oxford and Cambridge.

1 hour ago, Lopchan said:

Would you be so flippant if it was your home?

To be fair, I could imagine this Thai home owner playing the world's smallest violin if this farang lost his home to some barwench.

Wouldn't surprise me if he'd even have a good belly laugh about it with his pals; I am sure they wouldn't talk about it solomnly and feel genuine empathy -- that's a farang thing to do.

As much as I kinda feel a little sorry for this guy, I have been in Thailand long enough to know they don't truly care about each other.

There are a few exceptions.

20 minutes ago, Leaver said:

 

They only language they are interested in here is money, and you did not speak that language to them very well.  ???? 

They are bottom feeders

2 hours ago, 2009 said:

That's just one side of the coin though.

The other side is immature, irresponsible, hotheaded, stingy, ruthless, and the fun doesn't usually last, haha

1 hour ago, ubonjoe said:

As I have written many time it is in the Immigration Act done in 1979 that has not been amended since it was written. Until it is amended 90 day reports will still be required.

Ok, cheers.

And I suppose the reason why they started it in the first place was....so they could keep our address up to date every 90 days?

Just genuinely curious of the original reason.

On 5/19/2022 at 2:28 PM, spidermike007 said:

But I do like alot of Thai people. Mostly women. LOL. I find many to be light-hearted, kind, goofy, humorous, and fun to be around. 

That's just one side of the coin though.

7 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

There is not linkage between the online reporting site and immigration database where your records are kept.

Your local immigration office does the approval or rejection of the reports.They could of checked the database to confirm you had extended.

 

So basically the only reasons for rejection of report are: incorrect data filled in or incorrect time of reporting?

On 12/3/2021 at 2:48 PM, ourmanflint said:

Is Thailand the only country in the world that does this? It's hugely draconian.

I wonder what the point of it actually is?

I think the rejection could be because I didn't enter my condo building name, just the plot/room.

And I remember the last time I was there (in person), the officer wanted me to write it down.

So, perhaps it is cos of that (i.e. the address didn't match exactly). We will see. I submitted again.

1 minute ago, ubonjoe said:

You could try doing the report again.

Will do.

The first time I did it I got rejected because it was before 15 days.

The second time, it said contact nearest immigration office immediately, so I began to think they believed I was on overstay (which I am not, but my previous extension would have ran out a few days ago)

9 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

There is not linkage between the online reporting site and immigration database where your records are kept.

Your local immigration office does the approval or rejection of the reports.They could of checked the database to confirm you had extended.

So, maybe I made a mistake or something with the details

8 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Are you using the new address? I did mine Friday and I can't recall it asking for "reason for extension" approved within an hour

Same address

I just wonder if they don't know I have extended yet and think I am in overstay.

Cos my old extension would be over now.

However, I did do my extension probably 2 months ago, you'd think that would be enough time for "central system" if there is such a thing to be aware I did my extension.

13 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

 

Did you complete this with the new day your extension expires. 

 

Yes, though I suppose it possible I made a mistake elsewhere though I didn't think so

Anyone getting a "90 day report has been rejected. Please contact nearest immigration office immediately" message?

Edit: Should have been ok technically. 90 days isn't up for another week, but I changed reason for extension recently. I wonder if that could be causing confusion?

On 5/13/2022 at 2:00 PM, Denim said:

Ah.....I think I'll nip down Ladbrokes and see what odds I can get on you remaining there for more than 6 months .

The only worse place than Pattaya is Isaan.

Well, maybe Central Thailand, then Isaan.

5 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said:

It's a  100 baht all day. If somebody can't afford to pay a poor beach vendor  100 baht they can't afford  to be in Thailand- such  angry, sour people should find a place where the people are easier  to bully

Who says they are poor? Probably worth a million baht in land.

Not all brown people are poor, you know.

I'd feel more sorry for someone working 12 hours for 300 than these beach vendors renting out a chair for 100.

Jeez, the locals are the biggest bullies out.

To all the scammer apologists here: in what world is charging 100 for 30 minutes sest rental normal (especially when you are buying their product).

That would be like charging 30 dollars for 30 minutes on a deckchair on America for example (if you factor in wages).

On 5/12/2022 at 10:17 AM, thaibeachlovers said:

I hope that's satire. I enjoyed almost everything about Thailand except immigration ( and my wife after our 3rd year together ).

I like the immigration here. Hate the Ministry of Education though