Tazmo

I am surprised to read that you’re getting Social Security from another country, while not resident in that country! Is that normal or am I out of touch?

Maybe I don’t know enough about this story, but I am wondering why Criminologists and not Psychiatrists. I have knowledge of Mother & Baby Units in the UK for post partum psychosis and or depression. it maybe an illness and not a crime.

Thanks all. Managed to get her Visa, needed an invitation letter from Canada, which my niece did. she had to provide a bank statement; evidence of property ownership here in Thailand; details of our relationship; and one visit to the Embassy in Bangkok. it took altogether 90 days and she got a Visa for 5 years.

I was told that traveling on the train during the day can be fun, seeing the country etc Food sellers etc depends on your carriage. I done it by bus, overnight, cheaper and okay. Go for the VIP bus. CM is currently cooler in the evenings and mornings, I am older, so sweater and coat this morning! The AQI today is in the red! N95 mask. Try to visit places outside CM, Mae Rim etc Restaurants in more Scenic settings than in CM, waterfalls etc i

I was very lucky. Once I forgot to obtain a reentry permit on my retirement visa. The Immigration officer at CM kindly asked if I needed one and directed me to the counter! I had no passport photo nor photocopies! An official took through the back route to get a photo taken and they did the photocopying for me. The Office in CM is now moved to the front, before you get to Immigration. I didn’t know about this change and went through Immigration last October. An Official escorted me out to the Office and I had to go through Immigration again! I live very far from the Immigration, so avoid trips. But it’s worthwhile to save losing your visa!

Life is not a rehearsal! Everyone should be entitled to make their own decisions based upon their individual experience, development, growth and emotional competence. It’s a steep learning curve. I won’t interfere because you don’t know all the facts and feelings. Insecurity is hard to measure and cost. Security is what we’re all looking for. Westerners come here looking for what they can’t get in the West, some are intelligent but emotional dunces and it’s therefore a learning process which is not free!

Proton if you believe that, good luck! Remain ignorant. I worked in a Managerial capacity in Addiction for years in the UK and Thailand, so what I have said is not subjective.

I think you are on the right track with bringing your mother over and getting help to care for her.. Good that she won’t have medication, it often make them worse and end up having falls. Research I read on Care Homes in the UK is that they are no better than the Social Services homes they shut down and sold out in the past. The quality of care you can give as a close relative is immeasurable. The care homes in North America are similar. They are all like McDonalds, with Corporate identity and owned by the wealthy, eg BUPA in the UK. I managed a Care Home in the UK, there is no resources for Staff training! Mostly recruiting Staff from overseas without even an induction! Once your Mum is not disturbed at nighttime, you should be able to manage her with help. Bear in mind that any changes eg moving homes can make their condition slightly worse. But if she recognizes and remembers you, this could help. Best wishes and hope all goes well. I suppose you will escort her over to your house?

Brick Top, you’re right. I wasn’t talking about transferring money from Thailand. Apologies, I misread the question.

I have been using WISE now for several years. No problem. Money is received within 2 minutes. Download the App. apply with the necessary details and ID.

Funny in parts, good for a laugh but not all factual. It’s an individual thing, look at Presidents around the world past and present. Sometimes older is wiser. We don’t just get old, but we grow old, it’s an aging process. Some adjust better than others, DNA, genetics etc. Difficult to generalize. Every hour that goes by we are an hour closer to our graves/ crematorium, not just days! That’s a fact of life.

Addiction is a disease that needs treatment, then with rehabilitation you can live without suffering. Similar to a Diabetic having to make readjustments. ” Rock Bottom “ is when most seek help. Treatment usually involves relatives and education. Cross Addictions often occur, one may stop opiates but switch to alcohol and Vice versa, or switch to sex; gambling; internet; All related to dopamine levels in our brain, eg increases with exercise, a more acceptable option. Levels are said to be low in addicts, whereas Others may overindulge and get away with it. May not hit rock bottom but end up with cirrhosis of the liver. Liver Units in the UK are full. Or syphillis In the case of sex addiction.

HD Prime TV is good for all Sports and TV programs at 380B per month. I know of some Sports Bars who use them. Plenty of Soccer, Cricket, Rugby, Aussie Rules etc etc All the various leagues, competitions and tournaments. I had found True Vision expensive and limited for Sports.

BTW the Bank has told me that only a Will will entitle my wife ( when married) to the 800,000B, and not a married certificate. A friend has just done a Will for his Partner for the release of the 800,000, should he die first.

Jurg asked about the cost of a Simple Will. I paid 6,500 THB in October 2019 in Chiang Mai

Some more good advice, thanks. I understand the g/f situation, I was wrongly using their description. But looking seriously at getting married.

Thanks for all the suggestions and advice. I will get another Thai Will to deal with access of the Fixed account in my Thai Bank and later when in the UK get a separate, UK Will.

My UK assets is only money in the bank there and the arrangement if for it to be divided equally to my 5 children in the UK

I have a Retirement Visa with the usual money required in my fixed account. what I would like to know is if I should die before my Thai wife, how can she access this money. I have a Will made in Thailand but have my son’s name as executor, as I felt that he would be able to deal with finances on the UK side more easily. My house and car here is in my wife’s name. We’re not legally married. Grateful for sharing your experience / advice in dealing with such a situation. Many thanks.

Why Not, a great Italian restaurant is a great choice. In Nimin, car park 50B nearby. Expensive wine but some cheap Thai beer! o’Mally’s in Anusarn market another top choice. Free car park.Guinness and good beers & wines UN Irish usually have 3 sittings, great selection but pricey and large portions. Car park at the back, behind Zoe’s. Great selection of drinks.Guinness included.

I have been using Wise for a few years. recently the money is in my account within 2 minutes or less

If gambling is one of her problems, then she may very well need an addiction center. Many in Thailand with Thai speaking stafff. Residential Care is essential, addiction is not the easiest to treat. But the Thai Centers have Pyychologists and Psychiatrists, Non- residential or out patients could be a waste of time and money!

If you tried drugs and it didn’t work then she hasn’t a psychiatric problem!, her problem could be psychosocial. In which case a Psychologist or Counselor should be able to help. you have been sent some links. Maybe worth trying. Many Aussies have taken Thai women back. Some speak very good English, if you could find one as an Interptreter. Or as someone suggested, get her back to Thailand for treatment

My suggestion is to first get her assessed by a Psychiatrist. once a diagnosis has been established then a treatment plan would be recommended, this may involve seeing a Psychologist. I say this because I am not sure if your wife’s mental health issues are of a psychotic nature. if it is then Psychologist can only support or advice. She will need medication. I say this as a Retired Psychiatric Head Nurse with years of experience in the UK and here in Thailand. I visit the Psychiatric hospital here in Chiang Mai regularly and they are about 30 years behind time! But their medications are up to date. mindfullness, meditation, talking therapies don’t work for someone whose thinking is disturbed, even though they can hold down a job. The above is the way forward. You need to know what exactly is wrong with her. Mental Health problems is broad and vague. I know many Thais here with different types of mental health issues. Some are trauma linked to an early age. Others suffer from more irrational thoughts. Different approach needed depending on diagnosis. Hope you choose the correct path. Some Big Insurance Companies offer assessments online.

I am a Member of Air ASIA, I have an Air ASIA debit card from BKK bank. I get vouchers for red seat, baggage allowances and free drinks, depending on how much I use their card. It’s actually issued by BKK Bank. I have never had a problem, except you have to be careful booking online as some of their boxes are pre-ticked, so you have to ‘ untick’ them or you get charged for Insurance etc etc Any problems that I have with Airlines, I use my Twitter account to contact them. I get a swift reply and usually the problem is solved. I have a voucher from Qatar Airways which expires in December 2023, and trying to sort it out this way. Every time I try to book acUK flight, I get a reply that the voucher exceeds the amount. When I try to book for my partner as well, the response is that the voucher value is insufficient! They have given me a link to follow!