J Branche

Definitely agree once it gets to the anything you say escalates level it is time to go for a walk and talk later. When your in that irrational state of mind you can't expect many rational thoughts.

You take a society that has pretty weak Math skills, pay them below living wage money, creates the need for a loan, they have Zero clue how much they spend a month so will fall into the endless debt cycle. Sad, trying to teach the few children about budget, value of money but its replaced by a game seconds later. We will need AI because most of these kids have limited skills.

Talk to Auntie who is driving around Pattaya for a very long time. Accidents she has had at low speeds only resulted in scrapes, bumps and bruises. You only have to be wrong one time on a motorbike before game over.

Early 20's still thinking your pretty invincible. The problem is sometimes before you learn the reality it is to late. RIP, I'm sure this was not the holiday that was planned.

So trying to get things ready for Formula 1 to visit and see if the streets are up to standards. Maybe like Theppasit here in Pattaya it will start to crumble after 2 months. The roads in Pattaya are bad after drain pipe install because either base layer is not correct material and compacted correctly or pipe may have a leak causing a cave in due to the material washing through the separated area. That is what an inspector is suppose to due perform inspection of the progress at different usually critical points to prevent potential premature failure of the repair.

Jobs, to bring investment to Thailand. If is manufactured in Thailand the costs are less. Customs duties etc make some imported products ridiculously expensive. They also know that some foreign tourists will pay for brands they are familiar with as they are not usually good with the quick currency conversion at the point of sale

First arriving in Thailand, nieve about anything below the surface in Thailand. Everything was new, interesting and exciting. Still love Thailand, Thai culture and people just now with a different perspective.

Yes, I always trust someone I have known for only a short time. Number 1 rule in Thailand is everything is about Money and how to get you to part ways with your money. If they were Not attempting to do something questionable they could have gone with them to the Immigration office, once all the paperwork and Visa fees are paid and Immigration has the passports for processing a portion of the money could be transferred. Lastly in any of these Agreement a clear message of what your expectations are and expect the other person to complete with the agreed fee mentioned will help clarify the objectives. The person obtaining the Visa sending a photo of their license may also help.

I've heard Integrity Legal talk about this and he mentioned two things beside what is listed on the website. A Thai tourist will need No or weak ties to the US and strong ties to Thailand and reason to return. I would definitely make sure they have fairly recent passport stamps showing traveling to and returning from other countries to help bolster their case I read one time it was easier to get a Visa for intention of marriage in the US then just as tourist but do Not know if this is true.

Posts are right about some tourists. From US if they prebooked they are committed. Airlines will not refund ticket if canceled. Tourists from US also spend more freely when on Holiday. Overall yes word will spread and some budget travelers may delay or change their holiday plans.

True, went to 3 different bank locations before I found the one willing to open the account with no insurance. Do not be fooled and be willing to walk away. Tips: have all paperwork ready to go. Be very polite and do Not get angry or make a scene this will cause them to lose face. If you have a trusted Thai partner who can influence the bank worker and get the process started it may be helpful. Be happy, maybe joke with them and make them want to help you because your a good guy.

Yeah can't tell what sports car is under the car cover at the :04 mark. Nice, new house, fancy clothes, watch, etc, If it was possible everyone would be buying gold cheaply and reselling it for huge profits. I'm sure it was all just a misunderstanding and they are sorry.

These guys not realize that Thailand has a decent passport verification system. The MRZ number (probably was not correct or in the wrong format and was quickly flagged) additionally they have access to what security holograms etc should look like and where they should be placed for most countries and especially a well known country like the UAE.

How healthy, girlfriends total cholesterol was 300. The big food companies CP do Not want to have to put a nutrition label on their food. In 7-11 I picked up the a pack of mini hot dogs from the shelf and no label. Should do like some countries and use the Red, Yellow, and Green system for fat, cholesterol, salt, and sugar. Unfortunately they will just use microprint so you can't read and see how bad this package stuff is for you.

So from reading these post their is a lack of education or caring for people using Zebra crossings. I thought that some where painted red so you didn't see the blood stain from the previous victim and scare off the tourists.

This is what I have read, you can train and condition the dog as a puppy but that is No guarantee he won't bite someone in the future. Maybe the owner should be put in a pin with some aggressive breed dogs he does Not know and see if he has different feelings about these dogs, that is if the dogs decide to let him survive.

Definitely doesn't understand in Thailand, you admit your guilt for a reduced sentence, say your sorry and move on. It takes time for these Russians to learn how things are done in Thailand. Most of us took years to be proficient in understanding Thai customs, processes, and acclimate. Thailand probably sees it as a temporary inconvenience to get as much money out of the Foreigners before they change the rules.

Yes the weakening US dollar will effect the previously strong dollar now that the Fed is going to be cutting Interest rates, I believe the current lows are a bubble and it should get back to 34.5 a US dollar in the following months

Can't compare Bangkok to Pattaya roads. Bangkok is the capital of course it would have better infrastructure, especially around the government, popular and wealthy areas. Family business is road construction in USA. The repairs either are not compacting the base support layers, they are not the right material, or material depth is not adequate. They may need to check the drainage pipes at the joints. Some areas seem to have settlement that could be caused by the base layer washing threw a pipe that is not joined correctly.

Down there last night. Had girlfriend ask security guard who explained a man committed suicide. I was wondering what the back story to this event was. Unfortunately it seems challenging finding the resources or help needed to work through these difficult problems Before they reach the critical point.

Just Saturday my girlfriends Thai son contacted us about moving. Stated the landlord did not fix a badly broken bathroom door and when the Air Conditioner was not cooling informed him to pay to fix it. He stated it is common on cheap rooms for a Thai tenant to Not pay the last month' rent and then move out. The landlord keeps only 1 month's rent and tenant considers the lost month of deposit as acceptable. I informed him that Section 547 of Thailand Civil and Commercial code states "The lessor is responsible for reimbursing the lessee for any essential and reasonable expenses the have accrued." I consider repairing a broken AC as a reasonable expense and informed him if it happens on future rentals to message the landlord, state the Code 547 and inform the landlord you will deduct it from the rent that is owed. I also advised him to be careful when signing agreement. To check any statements regarding what the tenants obligations will be if something is broken, what amount a tenant may be expected to pay for a repair and at what level the landlord would pay.

Where are all the posters saying Pitbulls are not aggressive or dangerous? Why are you guys hiding now? How many more people have to be mauled and die before someone wakes up and makes the changes necessary for the sake of public safety? Goes to show that in Thailand your life is Not valued the same as in other countries.

False, Google and you will find the Rottweiler on all the aggressive breed lists. They require training and conditioning as a puppy onwards but still can be aggressive to others.

China has businesses that the front is another business and there is a door that leads to the brothel in the back. So that is funny how blind the Chinese can be to what is happening in their own country. Just because it is not out in the open in China doesn't mean it is not going on around the country.

I know the seats are cramped on the airplane lady but that is taking it to far. It is to late now but how about making her stand at an arriving gate and say "Sorry" to each and every passenger as they depart the flight at a minimum.