Sigmund

Most europeans would dream of having a head of state like Trump. Mainly in Germany, France or in the UK or most of the nordic countries. That is also a fact fortunately or unfortunately - like it or not.

In my villa developpment in Hin Lek Fai (a well known housing projetc) there is also a chap with a dog that always barks and can jump and nip people passing by. Yet the falang managers of the developpment do not do a thing. Same for all the soi dogs that come into the developpment and nothing is done. Quite a pity considering that they rent the villas at a very high price but nothing done either for the maintenance or to secure the area, despite having security posts all over and very costly monthly common fee.

No matter what the lazy officer at the counter says, if the pension is paid abroad and is taxable...the Tax Man will catch up sooner and later and the arrears could end up in a huge amount. Better put the money aside as to not get into a financial distress when the tax man catches up. Better, if you can, either stay less then 180 days...or sell if you can and move to another country in Asia or even places in Europe like Malta, Portugal or Spain that have very low cost of living and far more decent treatment of foreigners.

No secret that places like Bangkok will be partially flodded by the rising sea levels. Say around 30 years ? later ? less ? Time to sell that condo in Bangkok and move to another Asian country.

Looks that the Thai cops in Bangkok or Hua Hin are arresting foreigners as far as possible to get some extra bonus money. They should rather be enforcing the law on the dangerous Thai drivers on the roads.

A good finish with a hottie in the local "health parlour" and all is set for a great day....until you test positive for some nasty StD or skin infection....not being negative, it's just being realistic.

His story could be total BS or not. That's not the point. Foreigners and westerners need to be aware on comming to Thailand that they are only tolerated and never will get any form of genuine justice, if there is an issue with the highly corrupt Police or Judiciairy. Better even, is to avoid Thailand and turn to other more friendly nations in Asia.

The worst image for tourism in Thailand is not from the Africans. The worst image of Thailand is given by all the thais cheating foreigners from anything to a crooked taxi driver on arrival, a dishonest restaurant owner who inflates the bill or gives ridiculously small portions of food or the worst are the building contractors who cheat foreigners during upgrade work in their condos or villas by overcharging, cheating on poor grade materials used, poorly done work or unfinished work. With of course the usual excuses during the process with likes involving a sudden "break down" of the car (with absurd photos to proove), to the sick family member, or the last minute absence of their employees. Far to many construction service contractors are cheating foreigners openly in places like Hua Hin and this is the worst image that is given to Thailand.

This for instance could explain the long stay visas much better then me. https://m.iglu.net/best-visas-for-vietnam/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=best_visa_for_VN&gad_source=1 India in the areas like Goa does have some very nice beaches with reasonable cost of living and very simple to get a visa valid for 1 year online. Check out the sites of Kerala or Tamil Nadu tourism. It's like Phuket without all the posing and inflated rates.

Better to consider other countries for that long holiday break if it is to last more then 30 days. Many many other more hospitable countries in the region.

Totally absurd to say this is "American" when it's Made in Asia or India. I boycott by the price and what costs higher for a smilar item...I really don't give a sh..... from where it comes. Only a fool would say a top US brand say like Apple is fully Made in the USA. Even Germa cars today are half Asian and built in East European countries of the former USSR, if one was to look deeper Nothing is build is the original country of design and conception.

OP should start filming his ordeals in the soapys...it will surely generate higher ratings 🤣

Nothing to do with foreigners or tourists. It's all about the drugs of which some are freely available and consumed and others not. Fight rather against drug trafficking....not against foreigners who make this country live with their money.

Long stay tourists will be far better of going to VietNam, Bali, India or even some nice places in China that is more welcoming and less of a red tape hassle.

He should first start by mass producing those humanoid robots as to massively crash prices to enable consumers to purchase these robots as household maids without all the regular hassles of having humain staff.