GypsyT

"If there was genuine love and trust then your TGF would let you stay free for the rest of your life." New relationship. Things CAN go south... Besides, I like to have MY house, MY mods and customizing, MY garden with fruit etc trees. Having MY house I'll spend more than 4-5 months in Thailand. Tired of hotels and condos in noisy area. This house in close to lovely Lake Mabprachan and 11km loop to walk.

She's Thai. No loans on the house. She own the land. I got cash in Foreign bank enough to pay in full. I've read many advice and how-to-do but one thing is unclear; When do I pay the house? Some say "Go to the Land office and sign all papers and THEN pay the house. Some say "Pay 10% deposit (they don't say when; before or after signing) and agree the date when full payment is due. Also, is 30-30-30 yr lease what I should ask? She'll be the land owner. What's best? NOTE: I don't have Thai bank account. Tried to open but could not w/o 1yr visa. Can I pay direct to seller? Also, I'm not sure if I should I hire a lawyer to go through the papers? I fully trust her but she got the house by inheritance and don't know much of RE. Thank you! PS. I've had many properties in three countries so this is not my first rodeo but "Thailand is Thailand"...

Contact the Vice Minister of foreign affairs. He looks to be a go getter. https://www.mfa.go.th/en/content/remarks-vfm-190thaius-1feb2023?cate=5d5bcb4e15e39c3060006848 After reading all that sweet talk I'd like to ask "Why Russians get 90-day visa free entry and Americans only 30-day? But I don't dare...

I've thought about that. Plus taking her last name.... 55555

I went to Central Festival True agent but they didn't have a clue about international channels. I'm not smart (yet) on VPN but don't you need free telecast to see it in some server country? OR you need to buy streaming service?

Looks like service gone worse. Last year it only took 7.5 hours... No problem; I just book a 1300THB room at Jomtien Thani for a night or two. They got great breakfast!

I asked a Thai working in hotel why some don't report. Answer; A. They, clerks, are from Isan B. Fines for not reporting are only 10% of the profits pocketing cash

What is ST rooms? IKEA no go. Too cheap looking.... low rent student stuff.

Thanks! Yes, I know the US hassle. I went through it. Ended doing it in the US embassy in EU, was easy and cheap -:) Long name problem is everywhere; like net banks have "windows" to fill up but not enough of them! Can't send or receive money... Her last name has 15 (!) letters... First name "only" 10.

My gf first AND last names are mile long! I'd like she to get shorter names. She agrees and has already changed her names once because "monk said old name was bad luck". Yes, some $$$$ was paid for valuable advice... We plan to move to Spain in the future. I wonder if recent name change will harm our plans. Any experience in the EU?

"Ok if I send money for abroad, I can use Transwise / Wise and mark as buying property, then get a letter from my Thai bank? " Are you aware WISE use THB already in Thailand? IF you need to show, what ever reason, funds came outside of Thailand you're in trouble.

I'd like to get/buy modern Queen size bed, thick large floor rugs, large erotic paintings, large wall mirrors, romantic lightning, ceiling fans w remote, colorful wall cloth art etc to my new home. Location: Lake Mabprachan.

Vietnamese G7 Black at Jomtien bus station Family Market. 15 pack box 49 THB. That's $ 0.07/ea - takes 1min 30 sec to make - try -:) PS. BigC price: G7 Instant Coffee 2 G. x 15 Packets ID: 46936 ฿59.00/ Box

To be sure get a paper copy from hotel's report AND go to Imm within 24h booking in the hotel.

The thread is: re-entry-after-visiting-cambodia If you didn't go to Cambodia you're not qualified to answer.... 55555

...about TAXES -:) That's one way trip BKK to PNH (Phnom Penh) by VietJetAir on 12,04,2023

TM 30 reporting, even for short trips: https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/about-tm30-thailand "Section 37 of the Immigration Act, B.E. 2522 (1979) also stipulates that a foreigner residing in Thailand should notify the police station if he/she visits another province for more than 24 hours from the time of arrival. This would mean that a short weekend trip from Bangkok to Phuket would cause more red tape, even when you have already done all the basic TM30 reporting." When hotel failed to report I was asked to pay 1600 THB but was able to talk out of it... They don't go after Thais. "Officially and practically, the responsibility to report the stay of a foreigner rests with the host: the landlord of a property, the hotel or the service apartment. Delayed or late reporting of a foreigner can be penalized with 800 THB to 1,600 THB per person (normally the penalty does not exceed that amount, even if your landlord reports months too late)."

"Will my Thai tourist visa be valid even though I had layover in Kuala Lumpur?" Can't you stay in transit area? No immigration, no stamp. Works on many airports.

"If they are moving to another place, it will be the responsibility of the house owner/landlord etc to register them. Again, no need for the OP to worry. I think some people here are getting old and full of worry…" I've stayed many hotels, condos, guest houses and often not been reported by the owner! And later been in trouble at Imm 'cause I didn't know. I learned quickly not to trust them and always ask/demand paper copy of the screen shot of the report. Sounds like you never explore this country outside your condo.... or a room. There's a big world outside your ZIP code -:) full of surprises. People he are also getting tired of well meaning fools who talk like they know everything....

Swedish (?) "Akvavit" on Jomtien had nice mellow live music last week. And Sandbar on Dongtan beach had HOT Latin evening on Friday. Next one Nov 10. I love Latin music and dance. https://www.facebook.com/sandbar.bythesea9/

"cant you stop drinking constantly why dont you go brew some green tea and do something healthy for once why cant you be a man and take care of yourself you dlob oh yeah and stop eating meat and smoking and whoring and do something productive with your life like find a job have you even looked for work today" Pls, go easy on alcoholics. Being a "tripper" is easy to get fix; What is tripper slang for? "someone who has taken a psychedelic drug and is undergoing hallucinations."

Last week I tried to open an account at SCB, No Go. Nice lady at the bank; "You need 1 yr visa to open!" Me; "I can't get it without 800k deposit in the Thai bank". She; " I'm so sorry but these are our rules...."

Thanks for telling! I may take similar visa trips despite my limited bus trips in Vietnam scared hell outta me...

BKK is nice airport compared to "Hell of LHR/Paris/Muchen/LAS/ LAX/Dallas etc" and so many others.

It's smart to have real booking AND ticket printed. For "extension flights" I have VietJet ready to show. If I go to Imi for 30 day extension and don't use it I re-book for an other trip 30 days later and only "loose" $ 20-30 (price difference plus re-booking fee). It's worth to have a solid real ticket. Unless you are "it never happens to me" crowd... PS. Last flight from EU by Thai they checked nor once but twice all tickets. First at the desk and then again at the gate.