Liverpool Lou

Yes, that was in the OP that we all read.

Nonsense, he's now a convicted rapist on the run.

Yes, it's called bail.

I think you'll find that is not standard procedure, anywhere, unless there's evidence that he's a flight risk.

Maybe they don't know for sure that he's still here but they would know where he went from the UK at the time very easily.

So no similarity to the OP's wife's situation.

Completely different situation, he's not offering his income as part of it.

Crossy is right, zero import duty and CIF valuation.

Laptops are zero-rated so there is no import duty liability, hefty or otherwise. If duty is charged on any dutiable item, it is charged on its value, not whether it is used or new. A used $1500 item attracts exactly the same import duty as a new $1500 item.

Oh, yeah, hardly ever heard of!

They are?

"I could get together perhaps a dozen business owners and residents" If it's such a huge problem, why not just do it instead of procrastinating about it here?

Yes, it is. What's "unbelievable" is that you asked the question.

And another chance for the crazies to loudly proclaim "This is unquestionably a good thing! My opinion is fact, and anyone who points out anything negative about it in any way is actually proving they are wrong (and a racist Thai-basher to boot)!". ???? If you're suggesting that I have ever posted that, then that says a lot about you.

I'm guessing it will equally apply to those married to Thais on a NON-Imm visa and extensions. Those extensions are specifically not mentioned or did you mean that they will equally not apply?

That's because those extensions aren't included!

Whoever bids the most for it when it is eventually auctioned.

Such complete b0llocks, unless you can back it up with something empirical. The auctions are not run by the police .

The RTP don't conduct the auctions, the government does that and the auctions are announced in the local press and on government websites.

You think?

Another great opportunity for Thaivisa whingers to rant and speculate negatively about something that is a positive improvement. Go for it, fill yer boots!

Maybe it came from the same place that 'pussy' and 'fanny' came from?

Think you are incorrect here. To obtain new debit card is an easy process with just passbook, passport and old card. Banks are not interested in Visa status for any transactions after you have initially opened an account. No, I'm not incorrect. When banks require sight of the passport they take a copy and also check the visa status; try to get any kind of bank transaction done if you present a PP with an expired visa/extension even if it's just a couple of days and see what the reaction is...I know from personal experience.

Not every gangster is a biker mate Didn't say that they are, I was responding to someone else's post and, very obviously, my comment wasn't serious. Mate.

The bank won't care as long as your VE status is still valid, they do usually check.