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Body of Russian Woman Found at Bang Saray Beach
Korat Kiwi replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
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Because the cost of living in NZ is astronomical. Unless you own your own home expect to pay at least half your wage on rent... if you can find a rental. Price of food has skyrocketed due in part to having only 2 main companies controlling the majority of the supermarkets. Those with a job (middle income) are supporting the bludgers who for generations have lived off the governments welfare pay outs. Whereas corporate bosses pay their financial whizz kids to keep their tax liabilities low. (To be expected). It's been that way in NZ for years. The middle man works the hardest to make ends meet. And ends up paying the most in tax with F all relief from any government department. So yeah... I'm over NZ. Lovely place to visit. Just don't try to live there
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Local Immigration Nightmare
Korat Kiwi replied to Kul1's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
These stories cease to amaze me. It appears that no two Immigration Offices operate the same. They may all have the same rule books but interpretation is wild and varies from immigration officer to immigration officer. Why so many hurdles? Is it the unofficial push for customers to use agents, so staff can indirectly begin to get a reasonable salary? No wonder people are getting miffed with this bureaucracy.- 53 replies
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I must say that I've only been to Vientiane for visa purposes at the Thai consulate, therefore my view of the place is not large. There is some nice eating places in Vientiane I must admit. I did see quite a few foreigners there too and some big houses etc. One visit we were eating at a well known establishment and enjoying a cold beer Lao and I overheard a conversation at a neighbouring table. Initial thought was that they had to be UN workers. Within 5 minutes my suspicions were confirmed. There was this pretentiousness or maybe arrogance in the way they were talking rather loudly. About a new car or the new residence they had moved into. Was I shocked? Not really. Most UN staff I've met were a bit self entitled. But there are those that really believe in the 'cause' and can be genuine people. For me Vientiane would be out. Cambodia and Vietnam however look to be interesting prospects. Cambodia having a retirement programme is ahead of Vietnam because they don't. But tying it all together as has been mentioned.... You could just spend 3 months in each of: Thailand/Laos/Cambodia /Vietnam Could be the life?
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Seized from him was a stolen Louise Vuitton bag, Pinko bag, Versace bag, diamond earrings, 25,000 Baht in cash, and four credit cards. He is facing charges of night theft. Didn't know Louis Vuitton had a sister... And I wonder if the punishment is more severe for night theft vs day theft. Strange framing of charges. A bit like one I remember back in NZ: The alleged assailant "threatened with menaces". English language huh?
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Seems like you may have found your kiwis in the bar scene. And I'd be the first to acknowledge that some kiwis are terrible with booze. Those kiwis that don't live by the booze are I would like to think a bit more laid back. I personally like to have a beer or 2, but know my limit. Have a great time and leave if I think it could go pear shaped. Never had a problem in Thailand and had many expat friends when living in Chiang Mai. Maybe these visa increases will keep the riff raff away?
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Cost of living and where suggested in Vietnam
Korat Kiwi replied to GregBow's topic in Vietnam Visa and Immigration
Cheers for the info. Hopefully they will adjust that and get onto the tourist/retirement train soon. I think it could be a good jaunt for us. -
Cost of living and where suggested in Vietnam
Korat Kiwi replied to GregBow's topic in Vietnam Visa and Immigration
Hi Greg, Surprised no replies yet. I'm a kiwi in my early 60s and looking at Vietnam too. I think Thailand is going to hell, not the place I remember only 12 years ago. I'll keep you posted when I find more info. If Vietnam doesn't pan out then maybe Cambodia... Sihanoukville. But I want to go look first. Have heard both good and bad things about that place. Regards Andy -
I hear all the talk about the visa fees not being increased for a while, and that they normally have a big jump when they do decide to increase them. OK so what difference have they made to their immigration/tourism etc to warrant such a leap? Is it now 600% easier to get through immigration (airport)? Are the tourist attractions 600%,better? Bang for the buck doesn't really add up. I agree what another post says. Come here for 30 days under visa exempt. Apply for an extension if required. And if you want to stay longer.... Do a border run. I think this may just be the start... Other visas may get hit with a price hike soon. It may no longer be the land of smiles for us retirees. I'm thinking Robbie Williams... Good Morning Vietnam has a nice ring to it.
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Thai-US navies continue search of HTMS Sukhothai wreck today
Korat Kiwi replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News Headlines
Hooters with burqas... Tempting, as long as mine is a cheese and bacon burqa -
Thai-US navies continue search of HTMS Sukhothai wreck today
Korat Kiwi replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News Headlines
You got me going there for a moment, I thought you wrote... No Hooters in sight -
Requirements to be a teacher China Myanmar
Korat Kiwi replied to georgegeorgia's topic in Teaching in Thailand Forum
I hear what you're saying. I've done a few places that people may have deemed dodgy, Iraq, Afghanistan, Bougainville to name a few. Actually had a great time in all those places. I'm now looking at Dump truck driving in WA. And I'm in my 60s too.