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It's not polite to call a retard "stupid" these days.^^

So if I don't do a TM30 and go to immi and am fined, is that it? I then no longer have to do it because the fine's been paid?

As mentioned: Always into your own account. Avoid off plan if at all possible UNLESS it is an extremely well known top developer with a PERFECT track record of completion and quality.

Just pretend you're deaf mute (or retard) and start making snorty sounds while holding your hands up in the international "huh" gesture. Works every time I hear^^.

Suggest you stop reading conspiracy websites, practice basic online/digital security, and enter the 21st century.

The new synthetic dryfit material that the major brands use is superior to traditional cotton in every aspect. And you may wanna try deodorant if you're the easy stinky body type.

I'm 49, EU passport holder, and spent the better part of 2020 in Thailand initially on a 60 day TR, extended by 30 and then on Coof extensions till the end of the year. Then spent most of the next year in my country of residence (Japan). Rinse & repeat for Dec 2021 until Sept 2022. Flew into HKT last night on a new 60 day e-tv and the IO gave me the 3rd degree and asked why I spent so much time in T (no problem, I realize it's her job). Told her my dad lives here on retirement extensions (true) and that he's old (true) and I like to spend as much time with him as possible (true) and that since I'm early retired I have the time and money to do it. Also own my condo. Told that her since I'm not quite 50 yet (birthday this April), I plan to stay until the end of March (after doing a 30 day extension once the 60 day tv nears expiration) and then get a retirement/OA from the T embassy in my country of residence (quite true - planning on doing this via an agent here if possible to come back in on a 30 day exempt, see below for more detail). Also showed her my return ticket as well as my dad's passport copy with relevant OA visa/extension stamps (also had a boatload of US$ cash on me just in case but wasn't asked to show it), and condo chanote. This satisfied her and she stamped me in normally, without any other weird remarks on the stamp. Here's my issue/question - the last thing she said was "next time you have to come with long stay visa" to which I just politely nodded and went my way. Again, I have no problems with her doing her job. My ACTUAL plan was to leave T for a few days BEFORE my 50th bday (which coincides wit the expiration of my current validity of stay after I've done an extension) and come back in on a 30 day exempt a few days AFTER my 50th and then just immediately get the retirement visa here via an agent. Now, my passport stamp is normal BUT do IO's have the option to add some remarks into their system that would show up for the next IO if I come in on an exempt the next time and result in automatic rejected entry, or was she just "bluffing" (for lack of a better word) in that respect and simply warning me and letting me know that I should really adopt a different visitor "profile"? 800k is already in the bank, so no dodgy agency (just using them for added convenience) workaround business in that respect.

That's as good as you're going to get. I bank with USAA (get ATM fees reimbursed so I don't really care about the rip off 220 they charge each time). Which local bank did you go into? Good ifo to keep on file if ever needed...

ALmost 50 and looking into getting the OA. Here's a screenshot of the official e-visa https://thaievisa.go.th/long-stay-visa requirements page. The way it reads, only OX can purhase/register vehicles. Or is this a graphics TiT-up on their part?

"I'm not harming anyone so it's nobody's business" is the excuse of every alcoholic and drug addict. And while I agree that it is indeed no one's business if someone wants to live outside basic social norms, let's not pretend that most of these folks are (or were, before they retired) even remotely the most productive members of society.

Stick to the stuff they're good at, like bat fillets.

Lol, sorry 4 the reality check but you don't own jack, and could actually get seriously f'd by the actual legal owner (your ex) if she decides to hard ball the matter and the car you are currently technically in ill/non-legal possession of then becomes stolen property.

No. While "rough" handling is common at many airports, I've worked in ops for a major carrier at Narita and Seoul (and previously for many yrs at LHR/FRA/CDG) and can assure that at Japanese/Korean baggage handlers would NEVER treat pax luggage this way. Different (better?) culture where folks take pride in their work no matter how "simple" or low paid.

Hire Agent Houdini to make that silly rabbit of an oversight disappear back into the hat.

I don't know about UK laws or the power that a council has to enforce its own decision in a speedy manner but what if you simply refuse to move out on the 5th (buy enough Armageddon-level canned goods to last you for a while) and lock yourself in? Could that buy you a few months (or longer) befoe they actually break in with a SWAT team and drag you out like they would in AmeriKKKa?

Because they want well adjusted normal people who are not losers to come across as even more special,

Yes, this is my one main non-negotiable condition. Which insurance companies are able to do direct billing with BDMS hospitals? Their website doesn't list companies... https://www.bdms.co.th/patient-services Would be pretty pathetic if one of ASEANS biggest advertisers (CIGNA's links are plastered all over this site) isn't accepted.

Thinking about getting the CIGNA Global Expat (Asia only, for Thailand where I will reside, and Korea where I will visit a lot) insurance. Got a quote, see below, for under THB 80k/year. Chose a plan that has no deductibles/no cost share, and seems to have a good coverage for most eventualities. I'm 50 yrs old. Any of you have experience with them? I don't care about the amount, just the quality of service. I require a dual-country policy (TH & S. KOREA) so most of the usual local suspects like Axa don;t work. If anyone has any other suggestions, feel free to suggest~

I would not recommend risking any negative history showing up on an immi officer's screen upon entry. Just not worth any sort of risk when a lousy 1900 bt can keep you squeaky clean.

My girlfriend, 28/Bachelor degree in accounting, works as a logistics department assistant manager/supervisor with 15 employees under her at a fairly large and well known coconut product export company located just outside of BKK. Shm makes 18,000-20,000ish/month depending on overtime and a few other extras. Her only real expense besides food is her (clean, basic) room for 3,000/month near the office. She never asks for money and is quite a proud person, but I wan to supplement her income a bit more so that her small investment portfolio (not a dummy, very frugal and is learning about basic investment strategies/vehicles) can be increased. How much do you folks think is "reasonable" ......I do really like her (I live in BKK and we see each other on most weekends, for about the last year and a half) and think there may be a possibility of marriage at some point, but that is not a primary concern. I just want to be help a good person improve her "wealth accumulation" a little as I am fortunate enough to do so. 1) 5k 2) 10k 3) 15k 4) more 5) match whatever her monthly salary is 6) zero, don't ruin a good thing

I generally like Russians and hope they are welcomed here regardless of political situations (as they are like azzhools, right?).

RIP young lady.

Juristic committee is required by the Condominium Act to publish/release outgoing expenses along with regular balance statements.

Turning age 50 end of March, currently a resident of Korea. I have a Thai bank account (obtained years ago when it was easier) in which I always keep around 50k or so. For various reasons, I plan to hand carry US$ 10k to use for toward the THB 800k requirement on each of the 3 quick trips to Phuket I will be doing in the next few months until the end of this year. I assume this is ok (since it's not a condo purchase where the requirement of a int'l bank transfer is clear)? Please correct me if wrong. Thank you!