Ben Zioner

I am glad you relativise.

This is a blunt lie that should be removed. Tsahal's people are the most dedicated and professional fighters on the planet. They have to get on with an enormous and ungratifying task, which they will carry out in the most humane fashion. It is Hamas who uses the population as human shields. But it is the population, probably driven by its hatred of Israel, that refuses to turn against the bloodthirsty, rapist war criminals.

Don't get near it, and use your foreign plastic, or pay cash.

Non-O doesn't require health insurance, yet, etc.

Good idea, they could implement an Insurance certifying process, many would be glad to pay. It could be one of those Thai rubbish businesses who could endorse overseas covers. These insurances are total rubbish in that people who have an excellent coverage here have to get another insurance, that can cause conflicts. And it is notorious that Thai insurances are highly unpredictable as soon as sizeable claims come up. Also my insurance has been accepted by the sensible BOI people for a 10 years visa, while TI would reject it for a one year extension. Try to make sense...

Not yet, but anytime soon, as it makes sense totally. The only thing that's wrong with the OA requirement is that the enforce rubbish Thai based insurances.

Thanks so much. IMHO this is the best post so far on this sad Tax issue. But since my potential exposure would be around 750k I don't think I can proceed without a Thai speaking agent. It would be great if people could recommend here professionals they worked with recently. One other thing I'd love to know is wether I could use the services of a Bangkok based agency, while residing up country.

Most people across the world would think it is wrong, utterly. But the only way they could fix it would be to bring in something as big as Disney. It would attract Indian families, boost domestic demand and offer jobs to young Thai graduates.

Last night they have started arresting some of the guys filming on Sukhumvit between Nana and Cowboy..

Always wonder about how many posters here are Navy seals Doctors.

Rode some 40000 km the first years I settled here, and then, just stopped.. Guess..

50000 Overnight.

He probably meant indeeveedoo.

Probably a polite way or saying Wa@@er

I agree Abdel Ben Couscous we have been a lot more credible. But RIP, as this wasn't the case.

Maybe, but the only dangers I know are the dogs, roosters on steroids and the pervert monks walking around at the wee hours.

Says it all: a show of total idiocy to represent the country.

It is, and isnt, in that is is clear that we need Thai speaking agents. Mazaars are recruiting massively. A useful input here would be recommendations for such agents.

Impressive, here we got something like a thai De Gaulle, the cretin who thought that Israel shouldn't have defended itself.

Interesting, but many here, myself included, could do with a bit of extra stiffness.

Yes, also OP mentioned he was 74, so access to decent medical care should be factored into any decision.

Not so.

Yes, one resorts to prayers when incapable of meditation.

So much for "meditation"..

I'd be devastated if you were my dad.