JGV
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Because of problems with the english pound and my British bank after about 15 years I may have to leave the country in October when my Current visa runs out . Could someone briefly guide me through options available - tourist visa, getting a new retirement later + where to leave to and info about that place - After 15 years not making visa runs and aged 65 the prospect of starting again is somewhat daunting - help please Oh and inally if I went to Malaysia Penang how much would it cost all round - cheap guest house, travel, food etc Thanks
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Corruption in the education department is rife - teaching quality delivered is lowest in SE Asia in English The kids have no chance
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What happened to the so called price list being available for all to see - no enforcement as usual by corrupt officials
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This poll is clever to avoid the main issue - The health insurance is sensible but long term visa holders are already expected to deposit 800,000 Baht into an account in Thailand as a condition of receiving a Year visa - that money is clearly mandatory and logically would be accessed for payments for health care that is substantial - the same reason why people buy health insurance - so I ask those in support would they also be willing to deposit 800,000 Baht or equivalent in dollars or pounds in addition to paying a hefty medical insurance premium - I think the answer would be very few - less than 5% - the rich and wealthy who can avoid anything would say yes - the rest of us receiving small pensions see this new condition as a way to make a quick buck for the insurance companies and doctors and has nothing to do with the abuse by a handful of farang who fail to pay their medical bill and do a runner - If the government are so concerned about health insurance cover then maybe they can reduce the 800,00 baht condition to 100.000 to enable those on fixed pensions to get health insurance
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The members of the ruling junta and a chunk of the population insist that Thainess be priority 1 meaning nationalism is to be promoted. They fear a rise in English use would erode nationalism and threaten their grip on power. So any method adopted to eliminate the need for English is to be applauded - that is why English is so poor and teachers are not taught to learn English and then subsequently teach English
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Considering moving to Chiang Rai I am retired Looking for rented house smallish 10 km radius of city Any other davice from locals also appreciated
JOhn
Thanks in advance
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The underlying problem of crime by foreigners and Thailand being an easy place to lay low for criminals is because law enforcement is poor mainly because the powers that be are idle and can only amount short term crackdowns before normal procrastination returns - Blacks are easy targets to minimise the need for hard work - i don't believe it's racial - it's idleness
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Immature children with deadly weapons and I mean the car
Thailand has serious fundamental problems with the upbringing of males and with the ease of acquiring cars (Penis substitutes) look out
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Thai men won't listen Their egos are so far up their ***8holes they think they are untouchable - empower women I say and see the men crumble
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No one justifies a suicide - the warnings must have been ignored Thailand is a lonely place for foreigners It is important to have some contacts even if it is only on the net
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Drinking 4 pts daily Liver was showing signs of damage - fatty liver
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Alcohol is a poison Quit or die prematurely I quit after drinking for 40 years my side pain disapeared in 2 months and a later test showed I was fine
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19th century composer Why are they so sensitive? Even with my Maths problems that is at least 50 years before The Holocaust
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Why has this post encouraged so many neanderthals to come out of hiding
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These people think we are all stupid Are u?
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This is a symptom a sick education system with no training, no investment and no accountability inside a corrupt institution
Answers Too many to list here but first get new teachers and get rid of bullies
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Is this also the case if the government shares information that is clearly false
Comment please from the Thai police would be welcomed
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These so called adults with the mental age of 5
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He's a thug with a hugely inflated ego but reflects males generally in this country His licence should be withdrawn but as men are in charge of that as well nothing will happen because they also have the same problem egocentricisity and arrogance about their own self importance
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This issue is intended to avoid focussing on the real issue - lack of law enforcement for those using the roads in a reckless and dangerous way
Police avoiding doing their job and looking for a side show to let their wallets grow fatter - Parasites
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Even at International schools the quality of teaching is poor Teach them yourself and use The Internet as the library
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Repeat the point why is it seen to be Ok to watch anything while driving a taxi
People here live in a pure fantasy world and there isn't any control over dangerous actions
The erotic video is not relevant
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Big egos replace big -- well you know what and these macho men should grow up
Thailand worries mass tourism is bringing terrorism troubles
in Thailand News
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1 Thai tourism is down and I wasn't aware that China is a hotbed of terrorism. This is an attempt to justify draconian visa regulations and make them tougher to get a large chunk of foreign exchange to fatten various influential bank accounts