J Branche

It is not easy reviewing the policy, understanding the exclusions, reviewing the process for treatment regarding If you are required if your required to call first and obtain pre approval. Checking reviews of people with claims and their experience. I had a small claim once under $200 and had the check 10 days after submitting paper work. Didn't a major news outlet do a story where they reported the people reviewing claims (Claims administrators) were instructed to deny a certain amount claims?

Yes, some idiot claiming he has all this wealth and then talks about getting on a "Baht Bus" and going to a regular "Clinic' instead of a private hospital.

Pretty sure the Tourist Police at that time were saying the night is just getting started on Walking Street and wanted to check out the action, not spend hours looking at surveillance footage and chasing down someone for only what they see as a 1,400 baht loss.

She may be out of luck Thai Law Section 1469 Any agreement concluded between husband and wife during marriage may be voided by either of them at any time during marriage or within one year from the day of dissolution She admits they were married even if not a formal marriage.

You obviously have never run a business. Cost of equipment, cost of operation, labor, other expenses are all factored if a venture is worth the effort. If my logic was so flawed how come the Taxis have blocked the roads in Bangkok, complained to the government, and feel the need to scam tourists?

What I don't understand is a new Toyota Camary is approximately 1,400,000 baht 27 times more expensive than motorbike New Honda Click 125i 52,000 baht The motorbike generally burns less gas, the insurance and maintenance is less than a car. But the motorbike fare is only 20% to 30% less. The motorbike taxi is not Air Conditioned and does not shade you from the sun. Definitely some flawed logic in the pricing structure.

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.