Noel

Hi, I am sure this question has been posed before, but could find it doing a search:

I have to do my 90-day reporting at the end of the month at the latest, but it would be more convenient for me to do it now, almost two weeks before the deadline. Is this "too early" for immigration or okay with them?

Thanks in advance :-)

My understanding is that they will only allow 7 days ahead of the designated date.

Regardless, as far as I am aware you can report at any Immigration Bureau in the Kingdom, so there should not be a problem.

Piss poor planning predicates piss poor performance, wherever you live.

The Thai saying: 'som nam na' seems appropriate in this instance.

Btw, congratulations on your third post in less than three years...

Utter crap.

3 good posts in 3 years is a lot better than 1,000 crap ones

Hmm, here are his two previous posts:

Can anybody explain and define the precise legal rights of a minority shareholder in a Thai Ltd Company.

Conversely, What are the legal obligations of a compay to the minority shareholders ?

I guess not many, but I would very much appreciate any info anyone has.

To what extent if any, does a company have to notify, inform or consult with minorities about its activities, results, planning ?

For example, does a company have any obligation to disclose ANY info to the minority shareholders ?

How accountable are the directors to minority shareholders ?

Appreciate any comments.

Wrong! But close.

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'Good posts'?

Yeah right, pure quality...

There is no extra 3,100 baht. The TM.7 fee is 1,900 baht and that fee is clearly indicated in both Thai and English on the form.

Many people also obtain a re entry permit at the same time at either 1,000 baht for single entry or 3,800 baht for multi entry; but this is not required.

Hmm strange why I was asked to pay 5000 then.

Sorry for bringing this up again but I see Noodles is in Samui. I and many others have been charged 5000 Baht with no reciept by Samui immigration. Last time I brought it up I got no response from Samui members and no one seemed to believe me. Any more Samui members out there?

Aah, Samui, the Eastbourne of Thailand.

Is it the uniform that makes you lot cower and crawl away, rather than stand up and challenge someone in authority ripping you off?

Just challenge the officer concerned or live with it; pathetically whingeing on this forum will get you nowhere...

Wow, CRUNCHER, you display such compassion.

I guess you have never experienced hard times and I hope you never will.

But, realise that Sh1t can happen to anybody and if your turn comes, maybe your attitude will come back to haunt you.

People get floored for all sorts of reasons, not always entirely of their own creation.

Also, somehow I doubt that a few homeless foreigners are going to bring wholesale disgrace to the entire foreign community here and if they did, we are ALL in the wrong place.

Just out of curiosity, how long have you lived in Thailand ??

Hmmm, where is the relevance concerning how long one has lived in Thailand?

Piss poor planning predicates piss poor performance, wherever you live.

The Thai saying: 'som nam na' seems appropriate in this instance.

Btw, congratulations on your third post in less than three years...

A cashed up, 64 year old Irishman I know who has spent about 9 months a year here and the rest in London for the last couple of years was recently refused a non O ( to be extended for retirement) at the embassy in London because of his age! They told him that new rules now apply and he has to be 65 to apply for this non O.

I know.....I found it hard to believe myself but that's what he told me.

How many pints of Guinness had he had?

If you really do believe his claim, ask him who will win the tree-tirty at Tipperary tomorrow.

Perhaps 'Troll' or 'Tick' are running...

I went to withdraw 18000 baht from a UOB ATM machine in Pantip last night. The transaction was being processed normally and I could hear the cash being distributed into the tray (bills shuffling). At the last second right be4 the tray opened, my card spit out and some cancel error message came on the screen. I tried the next machine but rejected (of course because my acct was charged and max daily amount withdrawn). I walked around for 5-10 minutes and then returned to the machine to find 3 ATM workers with the machine apart with screwdrivers and other implements of destruction in hand. I stood around and watched them. I saw one guy with a small wad of 1000 baht notes, perhaps 50 or so and some 100 notes. They were working on the machine for 15 minutes be4 I left. I went home to use internet to check acct and confirm that 18000 baht or $491 USD was in fact deducted from my acct. I called my ATM and they told me that transaction finalizes in a day or so and to call back then. I never had this happen be4 and dont know if it is a scam or if I'll get credit for this. anyone experience this b4?

Errmm, so they let you watch them for fifteen minutes and you said nothing?

Hmmm, doubtless cutting edge professional scammers, fearless of farang mutes...

I believe the guy teaches from time to time and his expenses are low. As grungy as he's looked of late, I don't think he's taught in a while. As I stated from brief conversation last night, he'll be teaching to some degree soon. In spite of everything, he's usually clean shaven with cut hair. When he's doing his teaching thing, he's pretty cleaned up but still homeless.

He is a substitute teacher who fills in when a teacher calls in sick. He has had some jobs however that he has been turned away. He still had the expense of going to the school though. Not sure if he was turned away because of his teaching or his condition.

I must say, he never has asked me for a baht, even offered him lunch which he politely turned down. He has a high level of esteem/pride.

www.sunbeltasiagroup.com

I believe the guy teaches from time to time and his expenses are low. As grungy as he's looked of late, I don't think he's taught in a while. As I stated from brief conversation last night, he'll be teaching to some degree soon. In spite of everything, he's usually clean shaven with cut hair. When he's doing his teaching thing, he's pretty cleaned up but still homeless.

Hmmm, are there degrees in/of vagrancy...?

When I went for a walk last night and passed by his spot, sure enough he was in his chair not sleeping but looking groggy. I passed by a 2nd time and he had vanished and I couldn't help but wonder where he had gone. I passed by a 3rd time and he was back in his chair surrounded by a girl with a tattoo on her neck and a few other regulars. In front of him was....a cold can of Chang. Mystery solved about where he went. I sat nearby him and the 1st thing he said to me was how great it was to be there in the neighborhood. He really truly loves his Sukhumvit home. He calls it his village

Sounds like he doesn't want to leave Thailand so the embassy idea likely isn't workable.

The Embassy idea is essentially a non-starter in any event, excepting mental illness. The following is from the Bangkok British Embassy website:

What kind of help we can provide

This page gives advice about what help we can provide if you do get into difficulty. We offer help which is appropriate to the individual circumstances of each case, including:

* issuing replacement passports;

* providing information about transferring funds;

* providing appropriate help if you have suffered rape or serious assault, are a victim of other crime, or are in hospital;

* helping people with mental illness;

* providing details of local lawyers, interpreters and doctors and funeral directors;

* doing all we properly can to contact you within 24 hours of being told that you have been detained;

* offering support and help in a range of other cases, such as child abductions, death of relatives overseas, missing people and kidnapping;

* contacting family or friends for you if you want; and

* making special arrangements in cases of terrorism, civil disturbances or natural disasters.

UK law says we have to charge for some services. Consulates display the current fees and the standards of service you can expect under Service First.

We cannot...

* get you out of prison, prevent the local authorities from deporting you after your prison sentence, or interfere in criminal or civil court proceedings;

* help you enter a country, for example, if you do not have a visa or your passport is not valid, as we cannot interfere in another country’s immigration policy or procedures;

* give you legal advice, investigate crimes or carry out searches for missing people, although we can give you details of people who may be able to help you in these cases, such as English-speaking lawyers;

* perform notarial acts, administer oaths (except oaths of allegiance) and take affidavits that are effectual in the UK

* get you better treatment in hospital or prison than is given to local people;

* pay any bills or give you money (in very exceptional circumstances we may lend you some money from public funds, which you will have to pay back);

* make travel arrangements for you, or find you work or accommodation; or

* make business arrangements on your behalf.

Source

Apart from the fact that he does not even appear to want to go back, it seems likely he has nothing to go back to. If he ever did have any bridges, they were most probably burned long ago.

The reality is that he would have more chance of help if he was an asylum seeker...

So it was you then!

Did you get paid...?

Not me, guy you violently assaulted was probably 70 years old and had a zimmer frame.

Tell me something, are you one of those Brits that will act all tough, then when you get pulled up and fear the consequences, you whimper " Sorry mate, I was only joking "

Violent men like you should stay in England were you can go out on a Friday night, get totally slaughtered, beat some poor guy up cos he's better looking than you and can actually get a girlfriend who's sober, then head off to the nearest Indian for a curry and 3 bottles of Blue Nun to eventually throw the whole lot up in the cab home.

The great English night out.

Aaah, so you are German then, hence the irrational response possibly the result of ingrained nationalism.

Just out of idle curiosity,' Creeper', is your first name 'Brothel' or "just plain ole stupid?"

We were sitting in a quiet non-girly bar, just about to meet some close friends before going on for a farewell dinner in a quality restaurant

Yes, in a heartbeat...

You must have been a newbie.............or just plain ole stupid,

Maybe you should have just gone straight to the ' quality restaurant ', instead of sitting in a bar during Songkhran. Then you would not have had the need to batter a man in the face with a rambo water gun, enough to hospitalise him I might add.

English by any chance?

I bet your friends were really impressed as you were carted away to the police station, people like you give the many good British people a bad name.

And would you do it again, I love your answer, in a heartbeat, of course if the guy was built like a house, then you would just accept it, or get the beating of your life, or are you another internet hard man?

So it was you then!

Did you get paid...?

I think the op wants to know if anyone has been in a fight with a farang and been taken down to the MIB (men in brown). If so what happend? He has stated twice he doesnt want to fight he was just curious as to what the outcome would be. Would they kick the crap out of you at the station? fine you? etc

Does anyone know? I think everyone agrees that avoiding it in the first place is the way to go but sometimes it cant always be done.

ITR~!

Going back some ten years or more, I had a slight disagreement with a German who thought it funny to drench my girlfriend, having been warned in no uncertain terms not to.

I was carted off by the Police, whilst the other party had a nap.

The end result after several hours was that I had to pay for his hospital bill, the shattered Rambo water gun that his face accidentally came into contact with a few times, plus 'compensation'.

I have no idea as to whether the money went to him or not, but I now hibernate during Songkran...

Jeez, you beat someone up for throwing water around during Songkran? You need to loosen up a bit...

We were sitting in a quiet non-girly bar, just about to meet some close friends before going on for a farewell dinner in a quality restaurant; they were leaving the following morning. In marched this prat with his gun and began blasting well-dressed people, specifically the females.

As soon as it started, I stood up and warned the fool to back off.

He chose otherwise and proceeded to blast my girlfriend in the face and chest, humiliating her in the process. He suffered the consequences.

Perhaps you would have bought the moron a drink?

I have since made a point of letting the trash you appear to condone get on with it in my absence.

Would I do the same again under similar circumstances?

Yes, in a heartbeat...

Hmm, OK well yes it seems his behavior was quite out of place in those circumstances and your reaction was understandable. I was envisaging the usual Songkran merriment in the appropriate places, I've never actually seen someone chucking the water around in a more formal setting like the one you were in, and certainly not after being asked already to stop doing it. Anyway, apologies for jumping to the wrong conclusion there.

No problem. I can see what you might have thought.

I am not actually against Songkran, excepting the oiks and retards who give mental paraplegics a bad name with their puerile antics that would make a dehydrated turd sweat (Thai and farang included).

The needless countrywide death toll is also a crime in itself.

Unfortunately it appears that many fail to appreciate that Songkran should be a gentle occasion where respect is shown. I too actually do participate and have a laugh on the designated day each year, but at least I am prepared for it.

That said, I have zero tolerance for those who want to take things to an unacceptable level and cause distress to people close to me.

Staying in for the duration seems the better option and certainly saves me a bundle of cash...

I think the op wants to know if anyone has been in a fight with a farang and been taken down to the MIB (men in brown). If so what happend? He has stated twice he doesnt want to fight he was just curious as to what the outcome would be. Would they kick the crap out of you at the station? fine you? etc

Does anyone know? I think everyone agrees that avoiding it in the first place is the way to go but sometimes it cant always be done.

ITR~!

Going back some ten years or more, I had a slight disagreement with a German who thought it funny to drench my girlfriend, having been warned in no uncertain terms not to.

I was carted off by the Police, whilst the other party had a nap.

The end result after several hours was that I had to pay for his hospital bill, the shattered Rambo water gun that his face accidentally came into contact with a few times, plus 'compensation'.

I have no idea as to whether the money went to him or not, but I now hibernate during Songkran...

Jeez, you beat someone up for throwing water around during Songkran? You need to loosen up a bit...

We were sitting in a quiet non-girly bar, just about to meet some close friends before going on for a farewell dinner in a quality restaurant; they were leaving the following morning. In marched this prat with his gun and began blasting well-dressed people, specifically the females.

As soon as it started, I stood up and warned the fool to back off.

He chose otherwise and proceeded to blast my girlfied in the face and chest, humiliating her in the process. He suffered the consequences.

Perhaps you would have bought the moron a drink?

I have since made a point of letting the trash you appear to condone get on with it in my absence.

Would I do the same again under similar circumstances?

Yes, in a heartbeat...

I think the op wants to know if anyone has been in a fight with a farang and been taken down to the MIB (men in brown). If so what happend? He has stated twice he doesnt want to fight he was just curious as to what the outcome would be. Would they kick the crap out of you at the station? fine you? etc

Does anyone know? I think everyone agrees that avoiding it in the first place is the way to go but sometimes it cant always be done.

ITR~!

Going back some ten years or more, I had a slight disagreement with a German who thought it funny to drench my girlfriend, having been warned in no uncertain terms not to.

I was carted off by the Police, whilst the other party had a nap.

The end result after several hours was that I had to pay for his hospital bill, the shattered Rambo water gun that his face accidentally came into contact with a few times, plus 'compensation'.

I have no idea as to whether the money went to him or not, but I now hibernate during Songkran...

Bed Supper Club in Soi 11(Sunday is a NO NO unless you're gay), Q Bar, same Soi, Hollywood Ratchada Soi 4, Slim in RCA (many other great venues in RCA), Santika in Ekamai (not my favourite but it's ok), the list gooes on and on. Have fun!

Invite Noel to join you, he looks looks little bit tense

Hmmm, I should imagine you two would bond nicely as your parochial little worlds meet. You should get together, or perhaps you already have.

Thanks for the offer, but no thanks.

Have fun...

taxis dont use petrol, they run on LPG

Some do, some don't.

Even if they all did, what would be your point..?

This topic is just one of many posted by this TROLL member. In my view he should be DIS MEMBERED

I have to agree.

I also have a rusty knife out the back that seems purpose-built.

The only worry is that he does not have any to hack off, which seems quite likely...

Too true.

Hope you and the girlfriend are well.

We are both fine thanks, and my girlfriend has a niece who is 14 and unattached.

Please PM me if you are interested (as I suspect you might well be, given your history of 'protesting too much') and I will see what I can do.

I have already picked which brother/uncle will greet you and he is looking forward to it.

Only kidding of course...

This topic is just one of many posted by this TROLL member. In my view he should be DIS MEMBERED

I have to agree.

I also have a rusty knife out the back that seems purpose-built.

The only worry is that he does not have any to hack off, which seems quite likely...

If the guy does not want to marry, and the woman does want to marry. Then the guy is with the wrong woman AND the woman is with the wrong guy.

GAME OVER.

I have to agree with this view in principle, as on the face of it each of the referred to individuals' objectives are seemingly diametrically opposed, yet both selfish 'twould seem, as is usually the norm.

One only has to question the motives behind a desire to be married and, of course, not to be married.

I do believe that 'divorce' translates into many different languages, so the concept must be widely understood, suggesting that the only way to avoid it is not to get married.

It appears patently clear to me that the less secure partner is usually the one pushing for marriage, the oft touted but not said reasons put forward by the proponent being 'security' or 'commitment'.

Marriage gives no effective security or commitment of which I am aware, as prenuptial agreements have or should have largely taken care of that.

Only love and trust can provide a basis for a successful, ongoing and lasting relationship in my view.

For those that feel more comfortable by being legally married, good luck to them and may they be happy.

In my view having your relationship 'legalized' means more to others or what the partners think others might think, but so be it.

Just my not so humble opinion, but do feel free to flame away...

I am happily surprised at the amount or replies to this .... expected 1 or 2 only. Just goes to show

I do believe that most parents do have feelings for their children and that we do show it in different ways.

Just because us Farrangs do things differently does not mean we are right, though I would rather give my child a hug to show him he is loved and also for that physical sense of security. That way I also feel he can show love and affection in the future and not be embarrassed about doing so both to a future wife and children in private and in public.

My Thai g/f seems happy to show affection to me in public but noit to her own family / children and that DOES seem strange.

So, which one is this.

The one who has been separated for 5 years?

Same same

Hmmm. perhaps she is ashamed to be seen with you.

Shame shame...

I doubt you are even old enough to drink alchohol, let alone have the means to pay your way.

Now run along little puppy, you are so way out of your depth...

the backpacker scene is full as usual and the thais are making a killing.

thing is,

backpackers dont tend to frequent sukumvit p4p establishments of a certain calibre, so they wont be scene over there spending there money.

also they got there own beautiful women they have picked up on there travels.

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Hmmm, not a dog lover then, Mr Heinz...?

General rule when shaking hands with a Thai..... Count your fingers after.....One or more may be missing

Only people to ever steal anything from me in Thailand has been other Farangs.

I would rather trust a Thai than another Farang in most cases.

I'm afraid that many of the Farang living in Thailand leave a lot to be desired, many are not that solvent when it comes to money, and would not hesitate to rip off a fellow farang for a few bucks.

Hmmm, I wonder if your 'experience' was gained in Pattaya, the place most close to your apparent angst.

Care to quote some examples...?

My friends daughter and her fiancé, they are both English, want to marry in Thailand next January. We talked last night about how to go about this.

Errmm, why would they want to...?

Can't blame the Thai Embassy in question from trying to milk another $45 out of the man from down under. That's what it's all about, sniffing out the opportunity and using cunning and guile to come out on top. It's called "geng".

Do you not mean 'gohng'...?