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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.

People are done with the Currency Manipulation that Thailand is implementing.  Economy not doing well but surprise USD is down 11.6% against the Baht but USD is up 2.6% against the Vietnamese currency.

Others Year over Year

Yuan (China) down 10.6%

Pound down approx 6%

Cambodian Riel down 9.5%

Vietnamese currency down 14.23%

Australian Dollar down 12.72%

I would immediately place Thailand on the list of Countries Manipulating Currency and stop all but essential trade until it is corrected.

Definitely tell Thailand USA will have reciprocal tariff to the 41.1% brokerage fee, VAT tax, import fee I had to pay on Tennis shoes and strings I imported 1 week ago.  Ridiculous especially as they place it on total Including Shipping Charge.

The Black Pearl Pirate Ship 

Internet says

"Join this pirate-themed cruise with modern and classic charm. Enjoy afternoon tea & fresh fruit while sailing to Koh Larn for sightseeing, snorkeling, kayaking, water slide, with music and live DJ."

The driving style here definitely has a learning curve.  That being said after the initial 2 months it all somehow makes sense and you kinda know what to expect.

I know in Pattaya I see more blinker usage than in Florida.

My Girlfriend will attest I hate most Bangkok drivers when they visit Pattaya

No expert but briefly checked a 2 week policy is from $25 to $50 USD.

Read the Exclusions which do mention drugs, not alcohol.

I've had good results with the Travel Insurance I've had, food poisoning, submitted claim and had money in under 2 weeks.

Some mentioned advancing money if hospital requires it for admission.

Hope he recovers but don't expect much sympathy here when it only costs $25 USD.

No.   I would probably take photos and alert the media to hopefully find the rightful owner.

Think of it like guy has helper clearing some stuff out and they put out a bin you didn't know they grabbed, you

would want someone to do the right thing.

Even the Thais know this guys story is allegedly false.  Someone who supposedly workes with Anti Corruption in some form

has large amount of unexplained wealth.  Allegedly withdraws money from bank in 2020 but No proof from bank.

If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, then its probably a duck.

Easy to stay in compliance.  Don't burn any bridges for something that may take at most a couple hours of your day.

Are you capable of doing Online 90 day report?  Takes probably 3 minutes to complete.

Wait till you import simple stuff like Tennis Strings and Quality Shoes from USA.

Hit with 41.1% Tax, VAT, Brokerage Fee.

Thailand has a Free Trade Agreement with China.  US should definitely do the Exact Same Tariffs to Thailand.

So China can dump stuff in Thailand for peanuts but your going to exploit other countries with high import rates

for what reasons?  

China can do ALOT more damage to the Thai Economy than many other countries.

You need to check with a professional but why would the money coming from one person have anything to do with whose names you want on the Chanote?

Yes we paid 6000 baht for a popular attorney to create wills for use leaving the Condo to the other if one should pass.

There should be no gift tax as it would only be half of the total price possibly gifted.  Unless the property is valued over 20 million baht as the current tax free gift rate is 10 million baht per person per year.

Just trying to understand Full Course "Thai Massage" that is 200 baht to 250 baht an hour normally. Discounted to 350 baht were there add ons not noted?

Anyways pretty sad when 350 baht x 2 = 700 baht is a struggle. I'm guessing no tip also.

Can anyone say Currency Manipulation? Some sources claim it is tied more to Gold.  China has 10X the Gold Reserves and currency is down 10% against the Baht. USD 10.3%  Yuan is up 3% against the Vietnamese currency I will not name :)  Yuan only down 1.3 against Cambodian Riel.

If it were me I would raise Tariffs on Thailand until they reduce the Tariffs on US imports. 41.1% (3588 Baht) after subtracting the UPS fee for my $255 approx 8320 baht order. That is one arriving Today 6/6/25

If I were in control I would say unless we get fair deal like China then we will continue to penalize Thailand Imports with the same rate as US goods are charged for its abusive and excessive Tariffs/Duties/Import Fees/VAT on imported US goods.

Sorry for Venting.  I see the Baht as pretty much bottomed maybe 1% or 2% down from current level but between 32.50 and 32.80 against USD for the next month.  As for any further ahead will have to wait for news, policies, and economic forecast.

Baht has shown surprising strength considering the state of the Thai Economy.  Currency Manipulation anyone.

I think they are going to wait USD down almost 11% YOY, Yuan 10%, Euro and Pound about 6%.   Wait possibly 2 years for better rates.

Do they have a hotline number. (4 digit number) To report excessive fares?

Take photo of ID Card, fare and maybe license plate if he's not speed away.

They cry Grab/Bolt take customers from the Airport.  Maybe 1st if the customer could easily communicate destination and pay the meter rate there would be less desire.

How about found guilty no work for week.  Again no work 2 weeks. Again no work 1 month.  Then they would possibly just charge the meter rate

Story sounds a little fishy.   Never seen a shirtless person in 12 years of flying all over the world.  A couple times out of FLL seen Southwest say to a passenger "Do you have another shirt to put on".  Say unfortunately you will not be able to join the passengers on this flight unless you changes shirts. This was do to some people finishing work, not showering and going to the airport, usually Friday night. No one wants to be seated next to someone with strong BO.

Spirit would tell some women to put a jacket, sweatshirt or cover up with some outfits.

There were two people seated next to you.  Why were they relocated? Possibly to avoid future confrontation.

20 hours ago, pdc9 said:

the tourists will come again when the currency exchange is adjusted to the reality, cost of a trip to Thailand went up the last few years and the Baht exchange is stable and clearly overvalued by about 25% so after adjusting the rate the tourists will think again about Thailand

Did a little more digging.  It appears that somehow the Thai Baht is tied to Gold Prices to some degree and Thailand has a decent amount of Gold Reserves.  That makes little sense as China has 10X the Gold Reserves as Thailand.  The Yuan is down 10% against the Baht YOY.  Definitely sounds like currency manipulation and not tied to Gold Prices.

It's a mixed bag.  Cabs at Mochit Bus Terminal may or may not use meter.  Cabs outside tourist hotels are always going to quote a high fixed price.  

I've found a few really go ones.  Went to a temple the guy said no problem he will park, sleep in the car, round trip was 300 baht.  Motorbike taxi wanted 200 baht each way.

Again I think for tourist sometimes the language and explaining the destination address is to burdensome and they would rather use Grab/Bolt.

If Bangkok had good easy to use Mass Transit with Air Con Buses running more frequently in certain areas it could reduce the need for as many taxis.