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A farang I know is canvassing opinions from his friends because he does not know how to react to his Thai wife's wish to have a 2nd child. He is 60 years old and his wife is much younger. They have been together over 5 years. His wife had a child from a former failed relationship and that child has lived with him since an infant and although not his natural offspring they regard each other as father and son. I should mention that the family lives in Thailand and, by Thai standards (and even some Western standards) are fairly well off, so no real money issues.

His wife, who is still of childbearing age, wants to have another baby. What do you think he should do? Is it responsible to father a child when he may not be around to see it grow up? I guess everyone is in this position as no-one can predict the future, but there is obviously less reasonable expectation that he will still be around when the child is (say) 20. He is not against the idea but there are clearly issues that affect everyone involved. He has grown-up children from his former marriage.

I don't really know how to react to this question so thought that I would post it here.

What is your opinion? In replying it would be helpful to know whether you are male or female and what your own (approximate) age is also whether you are farang or Asian, live in Thailand or the West. Its not exactly a poll, as even the questions (issues involved) need to be explored.

Anybody with similar experience? What did you do? Any regrets etc?

I am 58(european) ,my wife 36(thai),she have 2 children(9 and 12)living with us here in thailand,from previous marriage,i have son of 33 from previous european marriage,since the begin of our relation(6 years ago)we mutual decide not to have children anymore,i am the age to have grandchildren not children,but this is our opinion.

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For those that dont know the new Rambo movie is being filmed in town

I thinks the plot line is about how he escapes from Spiceys

So on the lets gets famous part, they are looking for extras to play Tourists

as the ad goes "Cauceasian, Asians" all ages "adults & children"

They are doing a few days filming between end of Feb - April

I went down today and you just fill in a form and they will contact you if needed

Until Feb 10th Mondays and Fridays only 10am - 5pm, Chiang Mai Grandview Hotel, 24 Chiang Mai Lampang Road

They told me if you get accepted you will get paid anywhere from 1200 - 1500B a day

Not that its about cash just seemed like a fun thing to sign up for

Hopefully I am not repeating another thread but just havent seen it posted previously

Just thought I would mention it, as I cant remember the last Hollywood blockbuster I was in and will happily settle to be tourist no 504

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He will also need the wife and the normal laundry list of documents but should be able to obtain extensions of stay as long as it remains above 40k per month for the three months prior to application.

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Thanks lopburi3,comments or experiences from other members always welcome.

Luckyluke.

Have a belgian friend ,living here in Thailand,married to a Thai,not yet 50,have monthly income of 1.000 euro(46.000 bath)from intrest on principal in Belgium,transfered monthly to his account here,can have a statment of belgian embassy showing an in come from abroad of 46.000 bath,and can have a statement of his bank or lawyer mention the amount of his principal,can he obtain a extention of stay based on marriage with these documents please,many thanks,

(I suppose this is for Lopburi3)

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SOURCE: Pattaya People: January 31st 2007

Drunken Bike Rider Kills Schoolboy

14 15 17 on one bike after midnight!!!!,should the parents not have to take more care of their children here?feel sorry for the boy.

new increased airport tax

Some airport taxes :

Hanoi : 0 Thb

Kuala Lumpur : 420 Thb

Macau : 550 Thb

Singapore : 525 Thb

Xiamen: 405 Thb

Yangon : 10 $

Phnom Penh : 25 $

Bangkok : 700 Thb as per 01.02.2007

Not always easy here but i certainly condemt the approach of the "italian",he could approach her politely,after a few seconds he will knew.

Why do i continue to read this topic

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Sometimes so unbelievable,but a good laugh,thanks.

Hello,

I want a visa to go to thailand. I have my own company in France and i'm working with thai Freelance. These thai Freelance are working at their home. I want to go maybe 1-3 months to thailand for working with them. I don't have company in thailand.

Is it possible ? which visa do I need ?

Thx !!!

Remi

You better come to thailand on base of a tourist visa(60days) after this period you can have an extension of 30 days here at the immigration for the price of 1.900 bath,you are not allowed to work in thailand,you can obtain a tourist visa at a thai embassy in france,good luck et bon voyage.

Well Luckyluke,

Firstly it wouldn't be packed with Thais if the food wasn't up to it, so I was making a point (fairly obvious, except to you, I guess), that as it gets full, the food must be good.

And secondly, I was giving a word of warning, that as it is full on holiday weekends with Thais, you may have problems getting a table, as I did on one occasion.

Is that clear enough now???

Clear thanks,but again ,no offense,you may have problems getting a table anyway if on holiday ,weekends,it is full with thais or other nationalities.but i do not want to argue further on,have a nice evening.

We won't have a big debate about this, but I can assure you that there are plenty of eating establishments that are never full - holidays notwithstanding. The Thais, more than farangs, can sense out good food and good value for money, and vote with their pockets. A good rule of thumb is that if the Thais pack it out then it's probably OK.

Have nice evening yourself

Now i understand what you mean,i apologize to you.

Well Luckyluke,

Firstly it wouldn't be packed with Thais if the food wasn't up to it, so I was making a point (fairly obvious, except to you, I guess), that as it gets full, the food must be good.

And secondly, I was giving a word of warning, that as it is full on holiday weekends with Thais, you may have problems getting a table, as I did on one occasion.

Is that clear enough now???

Clear thanks,but again ,no offense,you may have problems getting a table anyway if on holiday ,weekends,it is full with thais or other nationalities.but i do not want to argue further on,have a nice evening.

Hi,

Yesterday i was attempting to book tickets on the Airasia web page travelling Bkk/Hanoi,however they are looking for passport numbers.Now that is fine for everyone but me as i need to renew my Irish passport which could take at least 2 weeks.Being a tad impatient i would like to book now particuarly as i am being offered good prices.So does anyone know if perhaps i could book using my present passport number and then inform them of my new number when i recieve it.Im not travelling until June BTW.Any advice/opinions would be greatly appreciated!!

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Should be no problem,hapens to me, but show you two passports (old en new)when you check in.

On holiday weekends it's packed with Thais

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Sorry ,no offence,but this seems to me very logical,we are in Thailand.

No, I think it's international accounts, i.e. using a Thai ATM to get money from abroad.

Believe from my SCB-ATM I withdraw free of charge, but have to pay a small fee if I use another Thai-bank.

How can you use a Thai ATM card to get money from abroad??

Thai ATM not ATM card,on nearly every ATM in THailand you can witdraw money from your account abroad with your normal bank card of abroad or with a credit card.

SOURCE: Pattaya people: January 29th 2007

Sexually Assaulted in Broad Daylight

Put him in jail for 30 years.