MangoKorat

Really? Have they nothing better to do? How about solving some real crimes or prosecuting dangerous/drunk drivers that kill people?

Have you lost your marbles? What are you going on about - gym, dishes, cleaning?

Is this really worthy of a post? Its 2024 - get a life!

Begun? Jeez, its 2024 - its takes all of 20 seconds in most countries.

This must be why you never see them after 5pm for the rest of the year - tired out after having to actually do some work over the holidays.

Has anybody watched any Thai porn anyway? Thai girls can't hold a candle to the Japs when it comes to porn, they are more fake than a fake thing (Blackadder). I wish they'd dub the Jap stuff though - change the crying and whimpering to good old moaning. 😁 What's that all about anyway?

What rubbish, it would be hard to tarnish it more - not that much of it is any more justified than it is for other countries but Thailand is not viewed as the Land of Peace & Temples the powers that be like to think it is. How can they possibly think that the country is viewed in any other way when they allow places like Pattaya, Soi Cowboy and Nana to operate in the way they do? Not that I think there's anything wrong with those places - I don't. Even closing down those places wouldn't even scratch the surface when you consider all the 'Thai Places' where sex is for sale - the Thai Cafe's, Massage Parlours, Hostess Bars..........there are even entire hotels in Ratchada. Do such establishments not 'tarnish the country's image then? Or could it be that they know how much they contribute to the economy? The quoted statement is as bad as that made a few years back when the police chiefs of Bangkok and Pattaya went on walkabout in Pattaya and stated there was no sex for sale there. Do they actually believe what they say? If so, I want some of what they've been smoking.

My understanding (from previous threads) is that those on 12 month extensions/12 month Non O's only have to report TM30 again upon extension/visa renewal and on change of address. I often wondered if a trip out of the country or a stay at a Thai hotel for example would cancel your TM30 registration - most replies I've seen say not, providing you return to the registered address but I'd be checking that with your immigration office.

I'd say that it depends on how long the money lasts.

The word you are looking for is 'extradited'.

Wouldn't go out without one on my ER6. I must admit though, that I do sometimes (March/April) cover the 1km to the 7/11 on my Scoopy without a helmet. Yes I know there's still some risk but I doubt I go any faster than 40kmh and there is very little traffic on that road. I wouldn't go faster/further. I find that a modular helmet is a good idea for dealing with the heat when stationery or in slow traffic etc.

Some useful information here: https://moneyfactscompare.co.uk/current-accounts/guides/can-you-open-a-bank-account-without-proof-of-address/ and: https://osome.com/uk/guides/open-bank-account-uk-non-resident/

I'm aware that there is a list of jobs that are reserved for Thai nationals but businesses?

Do you mean if he obttains a Usufruct, his wife then dies and leaves the property to him? Unsure on that but I'm pretty sure the Usufruct would remain intact. He would not actually own the property, he would only be entitled to the proceeds of its sale. It would never actually be registered in his name - it can't be.

By no means am I an expert on this but check your equipment and the small print on your WIFI agreement. I complained to 3BB when I was only getting 12mb but paying for 100mb. They pointed out to me that everything depended on the equipment I was using being 5g compatible. When I checked my contract, that's what is said. I get some odd buffering when I use my Android box in the UK - some channels and movies buffer, others are fine.

I've already covered that. A Usufruct can only be cancelled by the holder upon either their instruction or their death. No matter what happens to the registered owner, the Usufruct remains in place. OP, just one thing to note - if you do involve a Usufruct, make sure its registered on the Chanotte and get someone to translate what is actually written on the back. An unregistered Usfruct isn't worth a light.

Its probably better to discuss this matter after Trump takes office and the full extent of his self pardoning and instructions to cancel current ongoing cases and investigations etc. is known.

Interesting. I'm planning on using a drone to do some filming up in the North of Thailand next year and that may be ongoing. As usual the internet is full of different information. I haven't gone too far into it yet but from what I've gleaned so far, the OP seems to be correct that he will have to register 4 times per year as registration only lasts for 90 days. I haven't seen anything that states registration is perpetual for Thai nationals but I'm wondering if there is some confusion between tourists and more permanent residents? As treetops states, his mate's registration seems to be annual - I'm presuming the mate is a foriegner? @treetops The only thing I've found so far that seems to be mandatory is that all drones fitted with cameras must be registered, regardless of their weight and that all drones must be insured. Much the same as the OP, I would appreciate any information on this. Decent quality drones are not cheap and I don't want to give the BIB any excuse to 'confiscate' mine.

There may be no charge for the bedroom activities but wait until you see the taxi bill.

I'm unsure of the default position if your wife dies intestate (without leaving a will) but its probably best if she files a will with a lawyer whilst you are both capable. If she leaves the properties to you, this is one occasion where you are allowed to 'own' the properties - although I don't think you can actually put them in your name. There are provisions in place that allow this but you have to sell or transfer them within, I think, 12 months. Note: this only applies if your marriage is registered so if its not, get it done as soon as possible. Alternatively, if all you seek is not being kicked out of your home, she can leave them to her grandson or another relative and you can secure your 'stay' with a correctly written Usufruct agreement. The Usufruct passes on to any new owner and only ends if you give it up or die.

You might also check out the repair video link I sent you. There are several.

I mean check it out in the same way that I did. I have already told you - it is highly unlikely that Yamaha make the pump. Very often there is nothing to be gained from buying an OEM item. Not trying to be a smartass - I'm an ex mechanic and as such, I know a little bit of what I'm talking about. Case in point, many years ago a friend borrowed my van and had an accident, not too serious but both headlamps were smashed. A brand new headlamp from Citroen in a Citroen box was over £200. A Valeo headlamp from a local autoparts shop was £65. I had my van from new, the headlamps were original. When I removed the broken headlamps they were stamped 'Valeo' on the back. Citroen don't make headlamps and I doubt Yamaha make ABS pumps, yours is very likely to have been made by Mitsubishi Industries. I have, just last week, replaced the downstream lamda sensor on my Toyota. Toyota price £86, I paid £12.95 on Ebay. I could have paid £19.95 and got a 5 year guarantee. As I explained earlier car and motorcyle manufacturers are more or less just 'assembly plants' these days - they buy the majority of their components in and put them together.

So check out the prices for a 155 - it may even be the same part.

I believe you've lived in Thailand for quite a while - shame you have learned nothing during that time.

Nah they don't, they just have a problem keeping it in their pants. They start their behaviour early on - look around, how many teenage single mothers are there? As soon as a young lad gets a girl pregnant, he's off. I doubt there are any (accurate) official figures but if there were, Thailand must surely be the single mother capital of the world.