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True. I see far less buses pumping black smoke. More often you see converted pick-up trucks with black smoke when they try to impress someone.
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Don't cut off the hands that feeds you
RafPinto replied to RafPinto's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Keep horses back. I did not say that I move to Malaysia. And by the way, I have a 5 year visa stamp in my passport. I can leave and come back as it suits me. -
Don't cut off the hands that feeds you
RafPinto replied to RafPinto's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
And in Malaysia, you can import your own car. -
Don't cut off the hands that feeds you
RafPinto replied to RafPinto's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Are you looking to become a "Moderator" The visa section is not your domaine. Don't read it, if you do not like it. I do not need to invent something. Do I get paid here? Chase LiverpoolLou or others you constantly fight with. Thanks -
Don't cut off the hands that feeds you
RafPinto replied to RafPinto's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Solution. Don't read it and focus on "your", visa forum. -
Don't cut off the hands that feeds you
RafPinto replied to RafPinto's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
sounds interesting. A friend of mine moved away from Bangkok in 2021. He works for "Makro". Initially, he wanted just to do 2 years there and move back to Thailand and early retire in Huahin where he owned a house. Came back end 2022, sold the house and bought in VN. Not more looking back at TH. -
Don't cut off the hands that feeds you
RafPinto replied to RafPinto's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I thought about VN too but very difficult to get a visa. Malaysia on the other hand... -
Don't cut off the hands that feeds you
RafPinto replied to RafPinto's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
My friend worked at the embassy. Rent was paid through work and the price was 125k Another friend's wife who is a lawyer from the UK, working here for an oil company, their rent is 118k a month, also paid through ex-pat package. -
Don't cut off the hands that feeds you
RafPinto replied to RafPinto's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I mentioned the wrong condo in Ekkamai. Not Tree but Rhythm. 68m2 easy around 50-60k in rent. If you only pay 22k, that must be in an old building. Can you name the building you are renting in Ekkamai at 22k? Would be interested. -
Don't cut off the hands that feeds you
RafPinto replied to RafPinto's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Really. Have a look at S47. Rent 120k a month. Happy for you. 26k in Ekkamai is a good deal. Have a look at Tree condo in Ekkamai. 60m2 2 bed, 2 bath. 60k -
Don't cut off the hands that feeds you
RafPinto replied to RafPinto's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
You do not have a clue. 70k in Thong Lor rents you a 60m2 condo. He's not a fool. A very smart business man. Sure, in Isaan, you can build a mansion for 5 Million. Have a look at Nana station, there is a condo, prices up to 140 Million Baht. I had a look at Tree condo in Ekkamai. 68m2, 70k a month. -
By now, everyone knows about the proposed taxes on "tax residents". From "aliens" to "tax residents". I am in touch with some friends who are/were considering to move to Thailand. Friend one: He sold his business a few months ago and is planning to move with his wife and 13 year old son to Thailand. All taxes paid and doesn't owe anything. He is in his early 50's. He was very far ahead in his planning to move to BKK beginning of 2024. He was in advanced talks to buy a nice condo in the Thong Lor area. Price: 22,000.000 Baht Furniture: Probably another 2-3 Million Baht Intended to buy a new Mercedes: Price: 4,500.000 Baht School fee for son: Price: Around 750,000Baht a year plus extras Private Health Insurance for the 3: Around 120k a year They love to dine out and travel. So let's say: 28,500.000 baht straight spending on condo, furniture and car. 750k school Average monthly spending including dining out and trips inside Thailand/ First year of staying in Thailand: 100kx12= 1,2 Million Baht. 120k health insurance That's almost 31 Million Baht which would be spend in year one He was applying to get a non-immi O_A The money he would use to buy all things mentioned above come from his savings, accumulated in the years before. No money from the sale of his business would be used. As he reads about the new tax, he is inquiring about the MM2H visa and probably move to Malaysia. He doesn't like to mess around and wants to plan his futures around facts. Another friend , already living in Thailand was considering to buy land around HuaHin (in his wife's name/Thai) and build a house. Quotes around 18-20 Million baht. He also abandoned this idea and continues to rent instead. Next person I know put a deposit down on a brand new BMW electric SUV: Price: Around 6 Million Baht. Delivery early 2024 He got out of the contract, lost his 50k deposit. No new car anymore. The money they think they will extract from farangs and the money they will finally get.. Do not spend the money you do not have or think you will get soon. They were expecting to get 20 Million Chinese in with a 2000Baht visa fee. That's 40 Billion baht they were already planning with and spending it. See: the 10k digital wallet which will cost 350 Billion Baht. I will be very careful with what I buy here. Rent, don't buy. New car? why Travelling inside Thailand and getting taxed on the money I spend here? No, there are beautiful neigbouring countries. Don't P.... off the people who feed you. The Kasakhs, Chinese group tours will not save you.
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Srettha says Thai air force ready to evacuate Thais in Israel
RafPinto replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
And the submarine on it's way to Israel as well. Wait, I am sorry, they couldn't start it because the engine was not included in the deal. -
Wait: We, the ones who live here were only "aliens". Now, as they want to tax us, suddenly we are "residents". Now, they want to tax us when travelling and coming back to Thailand. Now we are "tourists". Get your act together and don't treat us to solve your financial problems. Scrap first your 10,000 baht payout which makes no sense at all and there is no money to fund this 530 BILLION BAHT adventure.
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PM to donate his salary to charitable foundations
RafPinto replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Now I understand why they are wanting to tax "farang". Many retirees living here earn more then the PM of Thailand 555 -
Bangkok Submerged with Record Rainfall in Phra Khanong District
RafPinto replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
Until now, never a single problem in 4 years. The only thing I changed was the battery. A very reliable car. -
Bangkok Submerged with Record Rainfall in Phra Khanong District
RafPinto replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
My Ranger enjoys driving through the floods. -
Bangkok Submerged with Record Rainfall in Phra Khanong District
RafPinto replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
555 Shouldn't they be a bit more proactive. Beeing prepared not acting when it's too late. Where are they pumping out this excess waters? 555 Thai logic -
Thai Top Cop Demands Justice from Court Over House Search Warrants
RafPinto replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
He meant "Pizza" or Pitabread