J Branche

Girlfriend and I do pickup trash. Everybody in our neighborhood knows us. We are only ones weekly fighting to keep a small portion of the neighborhood clean. She is Thai so I let her cut back the bamboo, plants, trees that intrude on the walking paths. (Not sure if it could be protected job) Many people stop and say thank you. Local government should understand the ROI that spending a little to keep the city clean returns. More property buyers equals more tax money, more sales equals higher Condo/House prices which equal higher transfer tax amounts.

Reminds me of the idiots trying to take photo with the Buffalo in Yellowstone. Buffalo usually just knock you down and bring you back to reality. Was she thinking the shark was going to put it's fin in the air and other fin on her shoulder for the selfie. Condolences to the shark for having to put up with another idiot tourist thinking you are a pet.

Hot spot map indicated there were a lot of fires in National Parks, etc. The way our brains work we think it is an easy solution. It is complex. Some of the fires are in remote areas where it is difficult and expensive to get fire fighting resources to. You can't even get these Idiots from throwing trash all over the place but we expect them to stop burning crops, buy a diesel vehicle with reduced emissions (uses Urea), stop burning trash. It's every man for themselves. Some will buy air filters and mostly make it through with little impact. Others who can't reduce the PM level exposure for long periods will experience health problems. Government insurance costs will keep going up. Lost wages and productivity while seeking treatment. You can have all the laws and rules you want but with little enforcement how can you expect any real change? Government needs to start by educating the kids in school on better methods to reduce pollution, the health impact and financial burden toll. It needs to be a broad initiative and unfortunately the enormous task it would be to educate the current generation is probably to much.

Bought a used Aerox from AMA last year to use in Pak Chong. Great Service, fair price, took care of paperwork, arranged a transporter, great communication.

You do realize $50k US has $100k to$125k of purchase power in Thailand. So now the elitist is saying if you don't have half million in purchase power a year you are nothing. Skipped the behavioral psychology classes at your college I see. Your the type of guy who will always try to knock someone down to help you feel better about yourself and fill that empty void. I agree there is definitely a uniform and look to a lot of the guys you describe. Do they Not deserve to be happy, feel love even if it's purchased, share a few drinks and laughs with a lady? You mention "adapt" moving to a location where the values align more with your lifestyle is adapting.

Not downplaying the severity of the incident but again it seems like another Targeted event. Not some random tourist being attacked.

The old I need you to send me 6.3 billion baht and my funds in Thailand will be released, I will send you 100 billion baht for your troubles scam.

Sorry for this guy. According to Bangkok Post 34,999,999 People visited Thailand in 2024. If this happened I would think the UK Embassy would make contact with their contacts in government. Definitely two sides to this story. Additionally I'm not sure being to large to fit in an Economy Seat is the Travel Insurances problem. Airbnb will probably give you a coupon code that expires in 30 days for your trouble. 5% off your next booking.

Watched a video "Is Thailand Safe" about the Chinese actor kidnapping. My opinion yes, Chinese target Chinese in their illegal activities. Most call center scams seem to happen in another countries border region. If someone is attacked usually just one person. I hear that they lure some people with work that will pay much more and then force them to work call centers (Not sure how accurate this is)

I'll bite. For me it seemed like to much work. Always trying to impress, staying fit, entertaining them, presenting the illusion of wealth (South Florida), trying to be what they wanted you to be and not who you are. They are brainwashed from their mother, friends and media to expect something that only for a few is reality. Thailand it just seems easier in all aspects. Plus you have someone who truly cares for you, accepts who you are and doesn't try to change and mold you into some illusion of the perfect guy.

My understanding there are a lot of goods already shipped to the US and on the way to avoid the Tariff impacts on some companies. I believe reasonable Tariffs could help. They never are, it is a message to that country, and the businesses in China. China moved some manufacturing to Mexico to benefit from Nafta. I don't think we will see Any Chinese passenger vehicles in USA in the next 4 years. US can't compete on price. US will probably say the technology in the car is sending data back to China and is a matter of National Security. No country will give concessions to the US without a benefit. If Tariffs worked as intended everyone would make some fair deal and move on.

Okay, Wink, Crypto currency hub. We can now increase our skimming from the foreigners and their businesses. More gold, watches, houses, and cars for the skimmers we don't want to name. I say full speed ahead as long as it is isolated to Phuket. Hope you get the conversion rate values correct and don't need the money for months it can be up or down 10 to 15% easily in one month.

You are right. Read some of the stories, kidnapped, beaten, who knows what the living conditions are, not knowing if or when you get to go home. Usually setup in isolated areas with little or corrupt Police. Very Sad

I'll solve the problem quickly and cheaply. One way road spikes You travel the wrong direction it punctures your tire. Very effective, one time and they learn, especially pushing the bike to the tire shop Additionally setup a video camera or post clips of idiots ruining their tires.

There is trash all over Pattaya. Either pay highest fine or pick up trash. City would look a lot better and the trouble makers would hopefully think twice.

They believe this is the Thailand of the past. If they read any news from Thailand in past 3 years they would know RTP and CIB are arresting people almost daily for crimes. Maybe Dunning-Kruger effect, they think they are smarter and more capable. It does provide for good entertainment and coffee talk about the past days events.

All the data says whatever happened it was a matter of severe importance to bury it. All the cameras malfunctioned in the Prison, No one knows anything. All evidence is buried. You can waste time speculating but important people probably destroyed any and all evidence long ago.

Exactly. 70 million people 50 get kidnapped a year so you have 1 in 1,400,000 chance of being kidnapped. These are targeted events. They know the individual, or family has money, crypto or something of value. Sadly I have no Chinese friends so I will miss out on the excitement.

If landlord provides proper notice 30 days or whatever is specified in lease for "Notice of Termination" I believe the landlord does not need to provide a reason if you are at the end of your lease term. The noise issue. In my condo building this is enforced. Juristic Office provides notice of violation and the fine amount, fine due date. The fine is against the Unit thus against the Owner. The Juristic Office is tough because many tourist/short term renters did not respect the rules. Lastly if you can't reach an agreement and consult with a lawyer he will give you an estimate. You will NOT like his price. Think 50,000 baht for a simple case.

From what I found: You are dealing with required legal, reporting, anti money laundering requirements to conduct business with and exchange foreign currency with/through banking systems. BOT must follow (Exchange Control Act, Bank of Thailand Act, Anti Money Laundering Office, Local and Foreign Payment System requirements) Why? It is better for their business to comply. More customers, more systems to exchange or transfer money. A country can freeze or seize transactions they believe are illegal and detrimental to their status on the Global Market.

I don't understand your question. If you are looking to pay minimal or zero taxes in Thailand there are Many legal options. 1. Transfer when staying in Thailand 179 days or less in a Calendar year. 2. POR 162, Foreign Assessable Income available prior to Jan 1, 2024 may be remitted in 2024 and following years Tax free. 3.Use all exemptions and deductions. Calculate an estimated amount you will remitt in 2024 or following years. Bring in the total amount exempt in Taxable Income, the remaining needed money in Exempt under POR 162 money. 4. Determine how much of the Foreign Income is Not taxed under the Double Tax Agreement with your country. Bring in more income that is exempt under the DTA, plus you get all the deductions, exemptions under Thai Revenue Codes/Rules, leaving a possible small amount that would be taxed at lower tax rates.

Watching my Father suffer through Cancer before he died. Father was smart, hardworking, caring, successful businessman and friend to many. After couple months of Cancer drugs: 1. Lost some teeth 2. Couldn't add simple numbers when he is excellent at Math 3. Needed a feeding tube 4. Drugs making him unstable and needing wheelchair. 5. Depression, watching him battle and fight back but inside knowing he can't win. Accepting death, leaving his family and friends took a heavy toll. What did I learn? Appreciate the time I have and don't waste it. Helping people is very rewarding to both parties. There are somethings you have Zero control over, it is best to just focus on living a good, happy life, not waste time and efforts when there is no benefit or result.

A tax strategy is bring the Visa, Condo, large amount in when you are in Thailand 179 days or less. Not a Thai Tax Resident. The other strategy is POR 162 that allows Accessable Income earned prior to Jan 1 2024 to be remitted Tax Free in 2024 or following years

Study a lot of Behavioral Psychology. Some people can't prevent themselves from drugs or gambling All the time. Yes with the right group/family support and motivation they can reduce it. What is wrong with the Government trying to prevent/help people from doing self or financial harm? Do you have a better recommendation to determine risky behavior that is reasonable, practical, and will be followed consistently. I support the Dream that everyone will do the right thing but my training, experience and knowledge have proven some people need assistance

Government 🙄 They do what they want. You elect them but have Zero control after the election. If they require an Entry Fee to Thai Citizens it may limit the potential for loosing money to the groups with more disposable income. Additionally 0 entry fee for Foreigners targets the wealth transfer from other countries to the benefit of Thailand. Taxes, any increase in tourism or businesses that support the Casino and Entertainment Complex. The negative, Who is going to supervise the Casino is collecting the entry fee on Thai Citizens? Who is going to enforce this? So we know the answer and likely the Casino is calculating I can make an extra 50 million Baht - minus 5 million in Bribes so 45 million is worth the risk. Online Gambling, please educate me How this is a good idea at all. Creates fewer jobs, pays less taxes, creates Zero Tourism, Zero increase in businesses that support a Physical Casino/Entertainment Complex. Risks, Thais who do not have disposable income fall deeper into financial ruin and debt. What safe guards will be in place to help limit the damage to Thai citizens familes and financial futures?