prakhonchai nick

On the subject of tax deducted on interest payments (current now), how does one go about obtaining a refund? I noticed that for similar amounts deposited in Kasikorn and Bangkok banks during the past 6 months I received nearly twice as much interest from Bangkok Bank

I imagine XI takes what Biden says with a pinch of salt.........as do most of us these days.  80 years old and President.................and his opposite number the same.......CRAZY!   Get rid of both of them and bring in the younger folk.

1 hour ago, tgw said:

how about going to a notary ?

the fee shouldn't be exorbitant

Seems to be a standard minimum fee for a notary of 1,000baht  As stated above, a friend or almost anyone can sign.

In my part of SE Isaan, nearly every Thai wears a mask, outdoors, whilst riding a motorbike (with no helmet of course) and in all the department stores and supermarkets. However rarely does one see a farang wearing a mask, and nowhere does it appear to be compulsory

7 hours ago, smedly said:

death penalty

regardless of the reason, murder is murder and warrants death

One offence warrants a hefty fine as a minimum . Repeats warrant ever increasing custodial sentences.

Sharia Law would likely as not punish offenders with hand amputation!

Having killed the buyer, police should have shot to kill him. Now it will take months if not years to convict him, and doubtless he will be released long before he dies.

9 minutes ago, Gecko123 said:

No insurance?

Of course not. Most Thais only have full (comprehensive) insurance for the first year when buying a new car (usually given free) Just compulsory after that-------if that!!!!!!!!!

Monks, especially abbots, don't need comprehensive...assuming they drive.....Their flock will always see them right!!!!!!!!!!

If you are in Udon, then you are not too far from Khon Kaen. I recommend the Queen Sirikit Heart Hospital there.   Had stents done in Bangkok, for much the same price as was quoted, but later had a  defibrillator inserted under my left shoulder for about 60% of the price quoted by Bangkok Hospital.  Excellent service, very helpful doctors...thoroughly recommended.

So what happens next? A few wais? Brown envelopes? or will MURDERER feel the full force of the law?

Half naked too.................I was once stopped for not wearing a shirt!

What...no Ya Ba?

2 hours ago, HKTMAN said:

Hello, After getting the new white PR book, do i need to report to the local police station do any changes in the alien registration book (red police station book) ? Thanks

NO.   Only reprot to the local police station when your alien reg is expiring (usually 5 years)

Same with me..they kept the old blue book. Having travelled 400 miles to Bangkok to renew (local immi offices could not renew)was told to come back in 3 days...could not renew there and then. When I returned, the old book was taken from the drawer it was originally put in..nothing had been done, and I had to wait about an hour for them to issue a new book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Following on from that, has anyone ever tried to get a new Alien registration book? Local police station have no idea, and are quite happy adding sheets of paper which they sign evey 5 years.

The OP will need to advise DWP that he has permanently moved to Thailand, and like many of us he will have a frozen pension

Whether passport applications are submitted to VFS Bangkok or Chiang mai an appointment has to be made to submit. I believe Bangkok VFS accepts applications every weekday other than between 12.00 -1.00pm, whilst CM does not accept every day. When requesting an appointment is it requested that 3 days/times are indicated. If a popular time is chosen then the appointment is often fixed 10 or more days in advance and not necessarily as requested.  All the recent Thai holidays have also slowed things down at this end.

The senators surely have friends and families, and unlikely they all think alike and could use their influence......................unless of course they all live in free military housing and have been brainwashed!