J Branche

I saw a popular Thai Lawyers YouTube saying it may Not be as easy to enter on Tourist Visa and convert to Non O and get an Extension of Stay.

Anyone know if things have changed or just become more difficult?

Yuan down 10% against Baht while

Up 4% against Vietnamese currency.

Complaining about not making money off China Tours, Wet Season, Kidnappings, earthquake in Bangkok and Chinese Tour Company are pushing Vietnam because Chinese like a bargain and it's the in place right now.

Thailand charged me 41% a couple weeks ago to import tennis shoes and strings.  Thailand unfortunately will have experience the effects of the good for Thailand but we want discount from USA mentality.  Hope they can work a fair deal and reduce import fees for USA goods

I'm sure the liquor bottles were litter he picked up off the street to clean up the area.  Those "directional road signs", street lights, trees, curbs come out of no where sometimes.  

Hopefully self driving cars will reduce those shenanigans the "directional road signs", street lights, trees, curbs play.

Alcohol always seems to increase the 

Dunning-Kruger effect were people over estimate their capabilities.

 Our condolences to the "Directional Road Sign" and its family.  It will be missed.  Next car probably had no idea which way to go.

People talk about the Tax dollars.

You are kidding right?  I would like to see the transparent, true, accurate accounting for this scenario.

Then they sell/projection will be it will bring in Trillions of Baht, all your troubles will be over.  All while smiling and knowing if they can get their foot in the door, make some quick money, transfer it out of Thailand and they will be on the first private jet out to an undisclosed location all while laughing, smiling and celebrating with some high end liquor.

5 minutes ago, OneZero said:

Quote:  "....what about the impact on Thai society, the money that is lost to pay for their children's school, rent, vehicle, general living expenses and who will shoulder that burden and expense?"

 

If entrance is restricted to high-net-worth individuals, how could the above widely spoken negative reasoning be valid on a mass basis?  This is a statement repeated again & again but my question goes unanswered.

Are you delusional?

You know how enforcement works around here.

Additionally when Thais are knowingly restricted access to something because they are financially less successful they do Not like it.  Especially when foreigners are allowed in.

If you are a Politician this would not look good and cause Thai people to be outspoken then you have another Flip, Flop scenario where it's built open, and forced to change or close at the expense of the businesses

Pattaya come for the white sandy beaches and Free golden shower.  

Maybe if Pattaya Beach had more visible and convenient Toilet facilities this would be infrequent.

Walk that beach and looked.  Few pay Toilet signs, and publicly available toilets.  Make Toilets conveniently placed, free or cheap and problem will be reduced.

I believe Thailand's vision of a few dispensaries open and spread throughout the city, being discreet and blending into the surroundings didn't materialize.  Then the problem and pressure from destination countries for smugglers asking Thailand for change.

I would have made it a lottery draw for X amount of licenses/permits.  Can't be open within X distance of a school or Temple.  Promotion and Advertising material would be limited to in shop, none front shop window locations.

I believe Thai, public, and tourist acceptance would have been higher.

I haven't experienced any more nuisances from neighbors who smoke, eat the drug vs. people who drink.

Unfortunately as mentioned with Thai culture and the oversight and Policing required the changes had to occur at the Government level.

My question is if a dispensary owner who signed a multi year lease would be allowed to break/cancel any remaining portion once the law/requirements are active?

22 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Time the owners of these properties were also prosecuted.

Make it mandatory that they have to do a physical inspection every week and report any illegal findings to the police.

It would stop these scams overniight.

 

Landlord here.  It is in the Lease that they will Not run a business or conduct any illegal activities on the property or they may be evicted.

Harassing the tenant will not get you a renewal and they may do something stupid and leave.  I do advise inspecting the property with new tenants.  I do this by informing them I want to check all the sinks for leaks, clean AC, check for any other items that need service.

Inspection is in the Lease also

I consider it a donation.  Played for 3 years never won anything.  Girlfriend won two numbers.

How about this.  A reward for reporting Taxi meters that don't work.  Driver gets caught so many times in year he is restricted from driving for X amount of time.

People choosing not to get robbed by high fare, avoiding confrontation and wanting a cleaner, friendlier ride.  I can see why Taxi's are angry. 

19 hours ago, ukrules said:

What exactly would they be paying for? What's the deliverable here?

She will order Grab Food, walk around being one of those full of themselves, irritating people, and think everyone is beneath her.  Like the Thai Soap Operas talking about all the extravagant things, trips they been on and petty things someone said about them.

Delusional after watching foreign videos of the luxurious lifestyle of others thinking they deserve this for _______ insert idiotic belief.

I think people would pay Not to be around someone like this.

21 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Pattaya has truly become a city of tears and is likely the most desolate and desperate city in all of Thailand. To compound that a single and lonely friend of mine who is in Pattaya strictly for the action is telling me the prices have doubled in the past 2 years and the vast majority are fat, old and ugly. And the young and pretty ones are asking stupid money. What can one even say? The one thing that made the place  appealing to those in the market, is now pretty much off the charts. Unless you like fat, old or unattractive. 

Your going to get a little of this with the bars and girls.  Unfortunately they aren't educated on the Do's and Don'ts to avoid most trouble.  

About prices, I've talked about foreigners ruining it with Real Estate, and other purchases. Once one pays word spreads and they think Market Value has now risen.

Always another plane load of people arriving who will eat the price because that is what they came to Thailand for and are now committed.

Be thankful for the friendship, good times, adventures and memories you had with your friend.  It is never easy and an unfortunate part of our lives.  

One accident in 20 years than your doing great.  You'll be healed up and back in action in no time.

I agree please don't spiral into depression.  Play your favorite music, go do some activities you enjoy, maybe go down to the beach and enjoy a sunset beverage and the view.

The Tourists arrive from all over the world at many different hours.  I've seen many in Lotus with their weeks worth of groceries and some beer (alcoholic beverage of choice) only to be denied if it's before 11 am, after 2 pm or before 5 pm.  They may also be purchasing something not available at 7-11 or other convenience store.

I see both sides as you don't want intoxicated people on the road especially around schools and before people commute home from work.

Just wish on the flight in they could play a little overview of key topics to inform visitors.  

I would push back and say that even though there is a crack in your pipe it was not caused by your negligence.  The negligence of the building to maintain the vertical pipe to reasonable standards caused the water to ingress to another water pipe and therefore any compensation or repairs should be from the Associations account.

If they push back offer to pay 2000 and settle in middle if necessary.

I have Condo Insurance for 2637 a year.  Think that is cheap for the coverage amounts.  

Transfer from US Brokerage Bank Account and Yes now it will always takes at least a day or more.

Rather small amounts $1000.

Think mine is caused by it being a Brokerage Bank Account vs. one of Big US Banks

On 6/21/2025 at 3:20 PM, Globalres said:

Professionals in their field will prove what their paymasters want them to prove.  Unfortunately, this has become the norm these days rather than the exceptions.

Again up to you what you want to believe.  I will believe educated professionals who findings have to be peer reviewed and accepted to be published in the JACC.

If you want to use Barstool Bob for your medical advice not going to effect my health.

With the recent medical publications showing the more frequently you use marijuana the higher chances of heart attack or stroke I would think seriously.

I'm no expert but it seemed to effect daily users with up to 25% increased risk of heart attack and up to 42% risk of stroke.

Weekly use seemed to have minimum increase 3% for heart attack and 5% for stroke.

13 hours ago, JensenZ said:

I'll focus on the Thai baht. Take a look at the USD/THB chart, and you'll see the THB is trading at about the average price for the last 14 years (against the USD). People visit Thailand from all over the world, and some currencies have done better against the baht historically, but it's not a reason not to visit Thailand.

Maybe funny how tourism was pretty good when the foreign currencies were stronger.  1 person no big deal.  Family of 3 or 4 you may say let's wait to visit Thailand when costs are more favorable.

Also Funny how people are flooding to Japan where the USD and Euro are up over 15%.  Believe what you want but Tourist know Thailand is not going anywhere it will be there 10 years from now so unless its bucket list why rush just wait.

I pay for liability reasons.  If I change and there is fire then that small fee seems like cheap insurance.  I supervise and make sure they use wire nuts and electrical tape.

Sounds like a lovely trade all your hard earned money and drugs seized and they give you free secure accommodations in a lovely tropical country.  Dunning-Kruger Effect anyone.  Always another one thinking I've got a full proof plan that can't fail.