
J Branche
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If the shirtless person in the picture is the alleged perpetrator then I think he will survive until morning. If you are hungry you go to Temple in the morning and explain your situation. Sorry Thailand. I apologize for my fellow countryman's behavior and hope it doesn't reflect negatively on us. Most of us don't resort to Caveman mentality and take a rock to smash something especially if it is to help orphaned children. Punishment should be he has to do community service at the charity for X hours to understand the people he impacted.
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British Expat Finds Bliss in Thai Paradise, Won’t Return Home
J Branche replied to webfact's topic in Koh Samui News
She says that now. She looks like she will get bored with Thailand and move to Bali, insert name here after a year or 2 in Thailand. Know many Brits who said the same as her. Thailand was better life and fit for their lifestyle. Welcome to Thailand, hope you find it as interesting and enjoyable as many of us. -
Supposedly a new Co pay "rule" for Thai Health Insurers
J Branche replied to topt's topic in Insurance in Thailand
That is this wonderful Idea when you have a Health insurance policy and pay a premium and maybe deductible that you get a bonus option the pleasure to share the expense of whatever medical care you receive. Example: Bill is 20,000 baht you get to pay deductible plus 4,000 baht and insurance would pay 16,000 baht -
The punishment is that he buys and has to repaint the box to a similar color as before. Went to Milan, Italy years ago and idiots spray painted all over the old beautiful buildings. Do this people even have 2 brain cells? I understand the difference in a multi-color spray painted piece of graffiti and someone with a 2nd graders handwriting ability who scribbles something on the wall with a can of spray paint.
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Watched a small YouTube channel of a guy in Bangkok. He showed a Crack approximately 1 inch wide from top to bottom of wall. I told him that if this is just 1 condo unit how many others have similar cracks. Informed him you only need to be wrong one time before you die. Who knows when the aftershock will occur and if it happens to a building with support structures that are compromised there could be serious problems. I would definitely delay in plans to stay in Bqngkok for a while, until they have had time to inspect the buildings. I've heard many inspectors from around the globe are possibly traveling to Thailand to assist with inspections.
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British Man Dies After First Muay Thai Fight on Koh Samui
J Branche replied to Georgealbert's topic in Koh Samui News
From what I've read most insurances will not pay when accident, injury, or death is a result of fighting or certain sports. Sad, RIP British man. -
I'm no tax expert so consult with an expert or attorney but the Revenue Department talks about this certificate being needed when you Leave Thailand not when living in Thailand. Tax Clearance Certificate https://www.rd.go.th/english/23518.html I think you mean the "Income Tax Payment Certificate" This may be needed for claiming a credit if your Double Tax Agreement allows for the tax already paid in Thailand.
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Sunday Morning close to Mikes Shopping Mall on Beach Road I saw a drunk appeared to be Indian Man walking down the middle of the road. Cars and Buses going by honking at him but he didn't seem to care. Motorbike Taxi and I said crazy foreigner, I guess he wants to die. Lucky for him it was early. Sure he didn't want to extend his vacation with a visit to a nice Pattaya Hospital.
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Nationwide Police Raids in Thailand Nab Hundreds, Seize Weapons
J Branche replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
It makes their case that much harder, word gets out, people hide, leave the country, destroy evidence. Just glad to see them take action. Glad to read Scam call have decreased a lot. I know a lot of this will evolve and start up somewhere else but still hope it becomes extremely difficult to execute -
Chiang Rai Monk Faces Scrutiny After Hugging Foreign Woman
J Branche replied to webfact's topic in Chiang Rai News
I'm only going by the video in this post. It appears the monk is telling her to take her white sweater and put it on to cover her exposed shoulders which is custom when visiting a temple. -
British Cannabis Smuggler Caught in Major Thai Airport Bust
J Branche replied to snoop1130's topic in Koh Samui News
Nothing to see here boys. Just need 10 suitcases for all the shirts, shoes, and souvenirs I'm taking back to a bunch of friends. You know how fat westerners are so I can only fit a couple shirts in each suitcase. -
Drama Unfolds as Airport Director’s Love Triangle Exposed
J Branche replied to snoop1130's topic in Isaan News
So the teaching wife lives in Bangkok 6 hours away from Buriram. Safe to say she is just not going to pop by unannounced. -
Lottery Winner Buys Ambulance for Community with Winnings
J Branche replied to snoop1130's topic in Central Thailand News
Jealous, girlfriend likes to play,I probably spent 15,000 baht and she won 4,000 on 2 tickets in 3 years. Me = 0. Saving mine just to give to charity. -
I agree she needs plenty of knowledge, experience, good resources, good trading platform. If she doesn't know how to run screens and filter and be successful majority of the time it is risky. Additionally there are simulation trading apps that allow you to see your performance if you purchased. Some of the most important attributes someone needs is to be able to analyze data properly, value the data and company/stock/Etf and to have the proper psychological mindset.
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Thailand Poised for High-Speed Rail Revolution Linking Three Airports
J Branche replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
They have a lot of boxes to check to pull this off. 1. Designed for efficiency 2. Speed, and sustainability 3. Cost of Operation 4. Cost of Maintenance 5. Affordable to Customers 6. Quiet, Comfortable, with food and drink service. 7. Time tell completion ( Last thing you want is to waste so much time building the technology and rail specifications have changed. Let's all go to temple and pray they pull this off. Especially completing the line Nahkon Ratchasima in the next 5 years. -
Thai Police Arrest German Pedophile Linked to Child Porn Network
J Branche replied to snoop1130's topic in Pattaya News
Probably because the guy is saying "If you tell me where the rest of the money is we can split it, I promise" About Germany, I believe if like this case it seems most of the criminal activity occurred in Thailand possibly/allegedly that Thailand would take lead processing the crime. Money in Thai bank account, server possibly in Thailand, says he has been doing it after retiring and moving to Thailand for 3 years. After his possible jail time I guess he would be deported for the crime and working on a possible retirement visa. -
Alleged DUI Incident: Foreigner’s Mercedes Wrecked in Thailand - video
J Branche replied to snoop1130's topic in Pattaya News
You might want to check that insurance policy. Some don't pay if driver is tested and found to be intoxicated. Anyways, thanks for our daily entertainment. -
The news in Pattaya and Thailand never fails to entertain us. I just hope I don't get to the point where I have read or seen it all. The medical professionals laughing, taking pictures and you can guess what they are saying. "I am training to become a doctor, not to take toys off of big children" Wonder what he says to his wife when she asked how his day went?
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How do you want things to be like by 2028?
J Branche replied to hotsun's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Let's start with a few problems, Debt and excessive spending these have been kicked down the road for 20 years. We are at the point we are just paying the Interest. I would like to see in 2028 there is a realistic long term plan to reduce debt to a reasonable level, our taxes are reduced, Healthcare and Prescription Drug prices are affordable, College Tuition is affordable, Wages allow for a decent quality of live with adding to returement savings possible. This is the dream for the future in the US. I'm not a label maker, don't have time to divide people and pick sides. I am a problem and solution person, just want the job done. -
Please help settle an argument
J Branche replied to Delight's topic in Real Estate, Housing, House and Land Ownership
Just trying to clarify the Condo in question is Thai Ownership? The Usufruct would need to be created and recorded at the Land Office to give the foreigner rights to the condo is my understanding. Regarding if the Thai Owner dies then if they have a Will and Condo is listed as being left to X person and that person is a foreigner than I understand after probate the foreigner would either need to sell or transfer ownership to a Thai in the set amount of time. If no will then family succession of the deceased assets happens and you would get nothing unless Married. I am not current on the option of a Foreigner loaning a Thai money for the Condo I can see many difficulties in the structure of the loan. -
Selling my Permanent Visa from EliteCard
J Branche replied to RedJam's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
So still better to invest the equivalent of $178,000 US at 10%. I average about 16% to 22% long term so rounding down. Then your money is tied up. I can sell a stock and move the money in 48 hours if emergency happens. To each their own. -
Bangkok Condo Owners and Agents Arrested for Illegal Rentals
J Branche replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
"Their vision is to legalise and regulate small-scale non-hotel accommodations, much like similar European models, which could provide a sustainable framework for such enterprises to flourish legitimately." So business as usual. Profits over Peaceful place to live. If someone turns a Condo into an Airbnb next to a Politician I believe they would understand the challenges and noise issues some renters make. I guess it's time to buy some more foam earplugs and Xanax. -
Considering most recent elections in the US have been close to 50% for or against there will always be enough people for or against whoever the President is for that term. The problem is that the US has been financially irresponsible for over 20 years. If our credit rating drops and interest rate goes up on the National Debt it will make it harder to dig ourselves out of the hole. Thinking starting to fix this problem will be pain free is not realistic. I'll say it for the millionth time. What we say makes Zero difference to what the Government decides. We all have ideas and would do things differently. We just need to hope whatever political majority is running the show thinks about how something will impact the country, citizens or image/reputation of our country.
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You spend how much time interacting with the IO office? I'm always trying to make it as easy and enjoyable experience as possible. We have all seen what they deal with at least at Chonburi Jomtien and I wonder how they keep it together sometimes. Having all requirements and documents in order, show respect, smile, don't get angry and don't give them a reason to target you?
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