Celsius

I told you slappers are no good

I believe all the naysayers live in Isaan or some other buffalo friendly rural armpit of Thailand. Bangkok is absolutely full of tourists. I am trying to find a new rental for my wife to be closer to work and everything is up 30% since 2 weeks ago.

This looks like a lot of research. Much less research is done by Farang when buying a condo in Thailand.

Oh dear, it's been a while since someone complained about the price of Thailand's best wine - Mont Clair

Please accept my sincere apology for missing our scheduled meeting in Chiang Mai. I was unavoidably detained by some urgent business at Nana Plaza as my schedule was unexpectedly hectic. I was unable to reach you mid flight and advise you of my change of plans. Hope to see you next year.

If it goes to 29.54 will that upset you?

Just for general information and not endorsing this at all. I never go there. But for some small amount....I think 1000b or so, you can get a Bangkok Hospital membership and get 10% off.

A few years I dunno. A few years back I fell on my head at night. Was out of it. Had CT scan, maybe 10-12 stitches. Antibiotics. Total cost 15k. Ramkhamheang private hospital

Rents literally went up 25% since Chinese were allowed to come in. Wife has a condo, but is renting it out to a struggling young professional couple and did not raise the rent. Our rent where we live is going up 25%. Personally I think it is a ripoff and I insisted on walking out. Then I checked the comparables in the area and there is nothing for the price we are paying even after the hike. If I see something a bit cheaper the agent either does not reply or the price went up 25%. I am gonna have to swallow my pride I guess. This is just a lesson for the stubborn. Even with a massive oversupply of condos as long as there is demand the prices will go up. Kicking myself for not buying another condo during covid.

I think it's a great idea

At least you didn't lose your passport. Literally the worst thing to lose in Thailand.

Not in Canada

You can not link a PayPal account opened outside Thailand to a Thai bank account. Try Payoneer.

after marriage.

Thai Laws are very clear about asset division. They will override any prenup that your lawyer may imagine.

Sounds interesting!

Cheating the government then? Careful, they are really desperate for money. As soon as they find out you are a non resident they will confiscate your passport.

Yes. And Subway and some other food chains have the same policy. As a matter of fact if you buy a bottled or canned drink at Subway, you can not ask for a cup.

Tsk, tsk, tsk..... why does it matter? Poor people don't travel to other countries to spend money, buy property and support new wife's 12 bros. Obviously there is a lot of poverty in China. There is also a lot of poverty in Thailand. If you go by net worth per household then the price of the average condo on Bangkok would be 500,000 baht and no one could afford a car. There is a lot of wealth in China and since Thailand opened the doors the price of rentals went up 25%. So did the price of real estate..... like overnight. Bitcoin also up 20% since China opened the doors. Yes, crypto banned in China, but not in Hong Kong.

Education time https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_total_wealth

Thailand is also pretty bad financially. China is 2nd only after United States by household wealth. We are talking about currencies here.

It is quite easy really. Guys there is not BOT manipulation. You left UK because it apparently sucks hard. You draw your UK pension in baht or whatever because you need baht in Thailand. You and 20 million other tourists, expats and sexpats that will come to Thailand this year and they didn't even take care (yet) of a single buffalo. Meanwhile UK produces nothing.... it is a complete disaster.... taxes going on welfare and housing recipients, economic refugees that need to be housed, the never-ending healthcare suck hole and a high council tax that doesn't even cover 10% of the expenditures. Did I mention UK produces nothing? I mean it's worse than Canada and Trudeau set the bar pretty low. Remember, this is why you left for Thailand. And then people wonder why UK pound tanks. It is going to low 30's. I know your question was a bit different, but in reality you are just wondering how much pain will you get in the future. The answer is A LOT.

I'll just say it..... Hardcore Porn

To be fair, we both know there are 2 kinds of people on this planet, She was partly correct. If the West didn't have very harsh laws against hit and run this stuff would be happening back home too. Already when Farang comes to Thailand they pick up the worst local habits because they can.

And lets not forget that while you are inside the parking lot you are supposed to drive extra slow and be extra careful. It's not like the poor guy decided to run across the highway. The driver is 100% at fault. The condo management should also pay up.