J Branche

Yep, Thais believe foreigners are walking ATM's. I have loaned a family military officer money that I thought I would never see again. Months past repayment deadline I gave him one month before I went to the base to talk with his CO. Debt was repaid. Another paid back 15%. I told them they are a fool that I am going to be with her a long time and they will never see a baht from me again. Another payment was made after a couple weeks. I am going to tell them I can always take her to the US. Good Luck with any money then. I would rather teach them how to fish instead of keep buying fish. I keep hearing the house thing and buy lottery tickets, if she wins lottery she can build house. I will tell them if they are not happy with the situation then they need to do what I did. Work hard, save, invest, compound the money, and continue to live below your income.

Cheap Massages Affordable transportation. Scooter cheap to buy, maintain and run. Affordable Restaurants Efficient modern tech appliances. Inverter cooktop, R32 Inverter Mini Split Affordable Housing. Thai people. Seems in the US finding someone that wants to work, will work hard, and will help a customer is becoming more and more difficult. Most Thai people are not Narcissists.

Jomtien immigration has improved. You need to look at it from Immigration view point. They deal with endless clueless people, some getting angry with them. First couple times maybe stressful but good to take a Thai and try to understand paperwork and process. I will smile, thank them and do my happy dance for the life in Thailand I'm allowed.

I renewed back in January 2023 via online option and send passport via EMS it took 3 weeks to receive

A good amount of Thai people do not know how to swim. I taught girlfriends child so hopefully this will not happen. Additionally he can now teach other friends how to swim. Condolences to family and friends of the deceased. Man probably came for Holiday and good time and the worst happened.

Definitely need to understand the hierarchical structure of road traffic. Motorbike is just above bicycle and pedestrian. But below everything else. Having high self preservation and awareness will help a lot. I generally am always checking looking for what is the greatest threat to me on a motorbike. My condolences to the friends and family, always sad to read when someone passes suddenly.

Yes I noticed the vendors gone out front also. They removed the ping pong on floor 6 after the light remodel also. I believe an executive visited recently and these items didn't present a clean, organized, and aesthetic pleasing image for the mall.

As someone mentioned talk with a trusted lawyer. My understanding is if the owner of the house or condo dies the Usufruct remains in effect till the expiration. I read the post about trust but my understanding is trust are not recognized in Thailand. Definitely see the value in hiring qualified lawyer to help and guide you through making sure the correct, process, paperwork and procedure is followed to assist with achieving the desired result.

I am no expert but looked at if someone died without will and it would be dispursed to the owners statutory heirs. There is an order like children, parents, brothers/sisters. I'm working on having us make wills that specifically detail what is to happen with the property. My understanding is you have take the completed wills to the local amphur to record. The will should be made according to Thai law and standards.

Sadly the table tennis on 6th floor of Central Festival Mall has been closed. It is a seating area with paddles removed from wall and Beach Play painted over. They were remodeling the mall and the table tennis area looked dirty, and did not fit the aesthetics of the surrounding area.

Funny story, borrowed girlfriends daughters car and neighbors Chicken attacked the bumper with a bunch of light scratches. Took it to care detailing shop with high speed orbital polisher and they charged me 500 baht for whole bumper. It came out great. Unfortunately the bumper showed how much Work the rest of the cars paint needed.

I have a simple solution. Ask your landlord to draft a one year lease. Only one copy that is signed in person that you the tenant keeps. You would of course have informed your landlord that the 3 month lease is the only binding agreement and that the 1 year lease is only to fulfill the requirements of local immigration to extend your stay in Thailand. Just focus on getting the result you want, give them the documents, smile, say thank you and move on. It is usually only a couple of hours a year you spend on fulfilling your Immigration stay requirements a year. To many people want to be lawyers, point at an Immigration document and challenge their statements, become offended, start with the theatrics, become emotional, threaten to contact Big Joke. STOP. There is a problem and many ways and solutions to solve that problem that is your goal. The OP not knowing his place as a guest in this country is concerning. We have zero rights to long term stay here. Play their game, be polite, respectful, do not get angry or loud and do Not challenge an Immigration officers authority around their co workers, and superiors. Walk away, get a Thai person to submit the paperwork while you sit down and only respond if needed. Get an agent. Go to another Immigration office. Then thank Buddha and God you are able to afford to live in one of the greatest countries on Earth with some of the greatest people.

I know nothing about this man or his dealings in Thailand. Regarding Russian citizens. It shows a basic lack of understanding when you blame the citizens for a War they did Not vote for and many do Not want. Plenty of Russians in my city that I play tennis and frequent there restaurants. The ones I have contact with are accepting, helpful, friendly, and I believe just want to get back to living a normal life without fighting. The leaders decide if a country fights with another country or people. The citizens wear the burden for another person's actions and agenda. I am from the US a country with one of the largest military budgets but also A country with a crime problem, high housing costs, high deductible and premium Healthcare, high food costs, high labor costs for Plumbing, Electrical, AC technicians, and a society of people who mostly think of themselves first, and act with few morals or values. So now the perspective is a little clearer on reality.

Distorted perspective. It is about more variety, selection, styles for consumers. Taking some power, money and influence from the biggest companies and spreading it amongst more people, maybe? Alcohol is available close by to a large part of population now, already. I have worked in the business, seen, experienced and understand the impact of alcohol on our health, especially when it is over consumed and abused. There needs to be better education on others less or none harmful resources available to provide a similar result or when using alcohol to attempt help or fix a problem for which it is not designed.

I've been in the US Real Estate market for 12 years. A security deposit is to secure an item from being sold. A security deposit terms (Refundable, Partially Refundable, or Non-refundable) and the time frame you have to perform the defined obligations in a contract. I am not knowledgeable in Thai Civil Law but there is still an intent and obligation to the person providing the security deposit. If the Landlord finds another renter in a couple of days you can attempt to negotiate the potential loss in income between when you put the security deposit down and when the other renter will take possession. Always read, understand and negotiate any contract terms, anywhere in the world. Do Not Sign anything until you fully read and understand the contract, the landlord and the tenant obligations and penalties if either side fails to perform. I wish you the best. I try to educate people to keep emotions out of Real Estate. Look at it as a business transaction. Luckily you only paid 3,000 for this lesson. I've seen people lose a lot of money thinking they were smarter than the market and all the other experienced RE Investors.

Regarding Lease. My understanding there is no right of transfer of survivorship if you die or possibly disappear. I'm still researching if another family member can be included in the lease. Additionally I would detail in lease about maintenance, how long until the lessee can pay to fix something and deduct from rent. What is the responsibility of owner/landlord to maintain and pay. Ex. All property taxes, all repairs to roof, structure, foundation, appliances, and that other item some work within manufacturer specifications or for the purpose they are designed. You could also talk about terms. When you separate you agree to pay them X amount for X month or frequency and X duration length.

My understanding the "Chanod" details the owners of the property and on back about mortgage. Since you are not married a lawyer may be able to help understand the contracts, agreements and laws that could be used to allow you rights to some of the value or ways to limit a partners ability to claim all the value of the property if use (live in), rental, transfer, or Ownership change occurs

I am a foreigner looking a protection and rights now. My beginning understanding is most of this needs to happen or be recorded during purchase at the land office. Talk with a couple of lawyers or professionals regarding any advice you read. There can be a 30 year lease with the ability to sublet recorded at Land office. Rent needs to be fair and reasonable amount. Additionally I am researching if I can have my partner sign a private loan agreement with myself that may contain stipulations if there is a transfer in ownership, sale or anything that would transfer ownership rights or collect value of condo when sold, traded, etc. That the full remaining balance of loan would be due in full within X days.

Some of us had to renew with new 52 page passport because we were almost out of pages. There are some very nice places in this world but after exhaustive traveling there is no better place than Thailand for someone at retirement age. Somethings in some places may be better but factoring everything it still ranks the best overall for me. If is not your cup of tea it is understandable. We hope you can find happiness before you run out of time to look for it.

Last Mini Van trip less than a year ago and I sat in the middle almost front row. Guy is 10 to 15 feet off all the cars he gets behind, weaving through all the lanes in race car driver for 2 hours. Told girlfriend never again. Take big bus now during the day, slower and the ones I use seem to drive a lot safer.

2nd the Buakhouw Clinic. As mentioned bring Passport I believe it was only 100 baht not expensive. They will give you the required form for your DL. It is quick and convenient.

So to summarize the key points. 1. Only drive or vehicle you have the proper training or license to use. 2. Read, understand and ask questions prior to usage about any insurance provided, or purchased and the exclusions. 3. Don't drive faster than you can safely operate a motorbike. 4. Always wear proper safety gear operating a motorbike. 5. Have financial resources quickly available in case they are needed. 6. Lastly in Thailand especially, you are accountable and responsible for making sure all registration, documentation, insurance, license, condition of motorbike and riding environment is adequate. Seems like a lot but with some knowledge, experience, research and a checklist I believe it is possible for anyone to check.

In America the money is normally transferred day of closing or transfer of ownership. An inspection of the land, property and/or house are conducted the day of transfer of ownership and money. I'm not aware of Thai laws and process for real estate transfers. The buyer can put down a deposit held in some type of escrow and be required to present proof of funds (Amount and availability of money). If possession or transfer is not complete the seller would pay any taxes and maintenance until transfer day.

For there to be any value or help from your thoughts, some basic info is needed. Are you a tourist and talking about partying or visiting club? Do you live and work the next day and are out for a drink or dancing? Do you work mostly during the day or night? My thoughts are maybe they should allow 4 am closing on select nights Saturday and on some Holidays. Otherwise it would be allowed with special permit, inspections, and noise abatement insulation if the club is a certain distance from homes or hotels If 2am is the new normal then clubs and people will adapt and bars and clubs will still be fun at times. Maybe you just see less really drunk people entertaining you.

In US just as bad or worse many places. When you hear yelling or people talking loudly stay back. Girlfriend wants to walk within a couple of feet of drunk guy fighting and he pulls out knife. Thai culture is no holds bar. They go from 0 to 10 almost. It is definitely sad the lack of psychology to assess the situation and calmly work towards an amicable solution