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Khun Larry
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So many of these sad happenings.
I wonder if many guys are down on their luck when they arrive or if LOS gets the better of them.
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Good news for those of us exporting to the US.
Very Very True
But I think the US has enough chop stix for now
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sorry head snake but if the baht losses vs the dollar he losses vs the euro also because other wise the currency system is not working this is never only a one way direction
Last year the baht gained against the dollar and lost against the Euro. Depends on relative strength of the economies.
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IMO this is only the beginning.
Hopefully we will hit 45 by November, possibly 50 thereafter if the tourists stay away.
Condo prices sure to sink.
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Khun Bambi,
If you are going to visit this guy, I suggest you get his last name first. First of all, there may be more than one prisoner called Steve there, and in addition the prison guards may refuse you access if all you have is a first name.
Although I sympetize with the conditions these guys serve in, they have no one to blame but themselves. There are people suffering in this country who are far more worthy of our spare time and sympathy than these guys.
Suggest you spend some time on supporting Burmese or Lao refugees, victims of abuse or violence, handicapped people, orphans, the homeless, etc, etc....
"no one to blame but themselves" No one really knows if that is true. There are many in prison from set ups. In any case it is very likely the punishment does not fit the crime.
If you want to support other causes please do. That is not what this thread is about.
Why Khun Larry?
?Is this thread only for people who want to sympathise with this "fine specimen of a man"???
Get real....
Why what?
?Please try to make sense when you post.
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Khun Bambi,
If you are going to visit this guy, I suggest you get his last name first. First of all, there may be more than one prisoner called Steve there, and in addition the prison guards may refuse you access if all you have is a first name.
Although I sympetize with the conditions these guys serve in, they have no one to blame but themselves. There are people suffering in this country who are far more worthy of our spare time and sympathy than these guys.
Suggest you spend some time on supporting Burmese or Lao refugees, victims of abuse or violence, handicapped people, orphans, the homeless, etc, etc....
"no one to blame but themselves" No one really knows if that is true. There are many in prison from set ups. In any case it is very likely the punishment does not fit the crime.
If you want to support other causes please do. That is not what this thread is about.
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Deteriorating sex lives and relationships among Thai couples is usually caused by poor communications in a society where sex is taboo.
Like they don't look out the window , or what
Like saying Thai's don't eat rice.
Kind of takes away from the valitity of the study.
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Actually Larry the times I don't have something to do are usually because I have put forth no effort. So I have my times of boredom, but if I do more then get on the bike and go somewhere I haven't been before it helps. If I spend a day at home without going out, I get nuts. So I don't care if it's jut to go to lunch I do it.
I have been here for three years and there are still tons of places I haven't been. The best time for me is the cool months then I can take off for a fwe days on the bike and explore.
I think it can be tough on us who have worked all our lives to find activities on a full time basis to keep the mond functioning. But the truth is it would be no different anywhere else. Altouhg maybe in the right part of the worls a guy could work a part time job or something, to get out and about, feel like you have a purpose. Here even volunteering requires a work permit, not a problem unless you anger the wrong person, then it can be a real problem. So I don't do that.
You know maybe the way to approach it would be to decide if you were in your home country, what is it that you would like to do. I'll bet you can find a way to do it here as well.
Good Luck a real challenge at times
Ray, you provide good inspiration.
For now I am on the 50 - 50 plan. More than a 3 month stretch in Thailand is simply too much for me.
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Anybody heard about similar cases? what can it bee? some food I simply should NOT eat, no more clues,.... Could happen I want to move back, I dont like to poo...
HELP.
DIRTY FOOD. IMO That is a-lot of the problem.
DIRTY AIR, TOO. After 4 weeks in BKK I get a chest infection every time.
Only thing to do is leave until you are healthy.
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NISSAN: THAI KNOW MORE THAN YOU ABOUT CARS. THIS IS THAILAND, WE KNOW EVERYTHING ... ONE SIZE FIT ALL!!
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From BKK Post:
'Eco-car' size limits upset Nissan
Official rules clash with export needs
SANTAN SANTIVIMOLNAT
Nissan Motor Co, Japan's second largest automaker, has voiced disagreement with the government's policy to fix the dimensions for fuel-efficient small cars.
Instead, authorities should give the carmakers flexibility in setting the dimensions of the vehicles, a top Nissan executive said.
A proposal to raise excise taxes for one-ton pickups to offset lower taxes charged on fuel-saving small cars, or ''eco-cars'', was also potentially hurtful for the sector.
Toshiyuki Shiga, the chief operating officer of Nissan, said the company supported the Thai government's policies to encourage production of eco-cars, but was concerned about the size specifications of the vehicles.
''Nissan, so far, has no products to match the size specification, so it will not be able to participate in the project. Even the Nissan Mica and March, which are Nissan's smallest models, are still larger than the specified car dimensions,'' he said yesterday in Bangkok.
Pending final approval from the government, authorities have proposed that the eco-cars be a maximum 3.6 metres long and 1.6 metres wide and have engines that are capable of using E20 fuel. The cars must also have a fuel-consumption rate of one litre per 20 kilometres.
Nissan would have to invest a substantial amount of money to develop an eco-car model, Mr Shiga said, adding that the fuel-efficient cars would need to be manufactured for both the domestic and export markets to justify the huge investment in their development.
In addition, he said the size specifications of the cars should be set by the market in order not to hurt their export potential.
He noted, however, that Nissan was keen to participate in the project because eco-cars consume less fuel and were environmentally friendly.
Fellow-Japanese carmarker Toyota also voiced concern over the set size dimensions of the eco-cars.
The company's president, Ryoichi Sasaki, said that the restrictions would hinder the flexibility of the carmakers in developing the cars.
He added the manufacturers should be given the flexibility to match the size of the eco-cars with the varying needs of consumers.
In a related matter, Mr Shiga also pointed out the government's plan to raise the excise tax on pickup trucks would inhibit production and lead to lower output of such vehicles, a negative development since pickups over the years have become the flagship product of Thailand's automobile sector.
He added, however, that Nissan's 29-billion-baht project to make Thailand one of the company's global production hubs especially for pickup trucks was moving forward.
And Nissan is not deterred by the oil crisis. ''Our investment plan had not changed. We have no plans to delay the project despite Thailand's slowing economy and rising oil prices,'' he said.
''We believe Thailand has strong economic fundamentals, and have confidence in the Thai government's ability to guide the economy.''
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Why Marry?
Just stay together until the separation day arrives, or if it doesn't you just keep on keepin on.
The Marriage commitment is best saved for your death bed, or will, when it makes most sense.
Honey, I'm going to the store ..................................
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<font color='#000000'>Once you have somewhere to live, a reliable means of transport and enough income to live in whatever style suits you, then lie back and enjoy Thailand, get off the beaten track, there is plenty to see and do.Most important thing is good health!! Failing that a damned good health insurance and that is not cheap.</font>
Perfect answer!
Good health to enjoy what we got here.
Do we need an extra cabinet for winter clothes...?
Plenty to see and do? Some things to do for sure, but they seem to get old fast. If you are making a comparison to a nursing home then sure, I agree. I would be very interested to know what "plenty to do" is all about, without some putz being critical.
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Recycle
The future is here
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<font color='#000000'>I'm moving to Thailand next month with my Thai wife of 6 Years ( Marriage not her age )
and son of 5, leaving a life of stress and grief, mainly from the IT sector, and Uk in general.
Looking forward to doing very little for 6 months, and when the dust has settled, hope to help the wife run the family business and whatever else happens.
We'll be living near Kalasin, my son already has Certificate of Identity etc for schools. I'm 37 and hope to have a few answers to your question myself in a few years
btw this website is great!</font>
I didnt realise that Chon, Im glad to hear that mate. Make sure we meet up when your here.
re quality of life - Im never satisfied with my living situation. Some days here its great and then you can have major problems for no apparent reasons. Nothing wrong with Thailand, it has so much to offer everybody, but Im not sure if I will live here for more than a couple more years. I always have had itchy feet and I like the "newness" of places when you arrive and set up - thats a great feeling!
I might end up moving to the country for a while or maybe even another area of Thailand - not sure.
Itchy feet ... same here, not sure why but I seem to like the newness also
ditto for the ladies after a few years
newness dee gwa
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I'm moving to Thailand next month
Good opportunity for you to buy me a few selections from that beer list
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Maybe book your first night
You can look for a better deal in the morning
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1000 baht
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I have been thinking of doing a degree course in Thailand. I understand the tuition fees are really cheap, but not sure how much.
What were you planning on doing with the degree? I do not think foreigners can work in Thailand generally on the type of jobs which require a degree. You can get one on KSR which will probably be as good as any.
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Govt tightens controls on caffeine beverages
But FDA Secretary-General Pakdee Pothisiri admitted today that companies were continuing to violate the ban, and were posing a health risk to consumers as a result.
...... they were warned that they would be allowed to continue their current advertising campaigns until they expired, but that after then the legislation would be strictly enforced.
--TNA 205-06-27
Sounds like the no smoking law they passed a few years ago. Iron clad for about 2 weeks then nada in many places
Great ideas maybe, follow thru not much
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From his statements in the last weeks it seems like he realizes Thailand is in deeper trouble then many dare to admit - however, it doesn't seem like he has a clue as to what should be done about it.
shouting at ministers and boards "solve the problem! solve the problem" will not do.
Yes thie is the fact of the matter. It was only a matter of time before reality set in. Just look at the Baht / USD lately. I predict it will go higher than 45TB / 1USD within the year.
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If you are not careful you will also get blamed for any subsequent fall-out within these relationships, and this could well effect your standing within the community. You could even be seen by some as being the local pimp
Of course if it all works out, you will soon find yourself with a load more Farang neighbours in the village....is that a positive or negative.....?
Rags
You might want to consider how neighborly those Farang neighbors will be in the future knowing 20% of the dowry was pinched.
If this agency is successful you may get run out of town.
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Patong to get B20 tuk-tuk service
PATONG: -- A fleet of 24 tuk-tuks will ply a circular route through the streets of Patong for no more than 20 baht per passenger by the time the next high season arrives, Teerayuth Prasertphol, Chief Technical Officer at Phuket Provincial Transportation Office, announced today.
--Phuket Gazette 2005-06-24
How much for Farangs?
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I am a 62-year old U.S. citizen. My wife is a Thai national. We have been married for over 30 years, and lived in the U.S. for most of that time. We are planning to purchase a house in Thailand, and move there for permanent residence when I retire, which will be sometime within the next 1-2 years. I expect my monthly income from pension and U.S. Social Security to be in excess of $3000/month.
We are not certain of the best sequence of events required to meet our needs; or of the best Visa process for me to pursue, in order to complete our plan.
My questions are:1. Will it be OK if my wife preceeds me to Thailand in order to select and purchase the house?
2. Since I cannot own land in Thailand, should I pursue getting the land in her name, and the house in my name? What issues would arise with regard to property in the event that she should die before I do? (Painful, but practical question!)
3. Can property purchase be handled with her in Thailand, and me still in the U.S., if we are to split the land and house ownership?
4. What is the best way to get the money to purchase the property into Thailand? My wife has an old account with Bangkok Bank. I do not currently have an account with any Thai bank. These funds are expected to be in excess of $75000. 4. What type of visa should I apply for, since I am retired, but considering that fact that I may want to work in Thailand later? Should I worry about the work issue later, since I would not expect to seek employment immediately?
I'm sure I'll have more questions as time passes. But that's quite a chunk of information to ask for in one shot!
Sorry! Thanks for any and all help provided!
The best thing you can do in Thailand is rent.
I highly recommend you leave the bulk of your money state side where you are more likely to hang on to it
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There are still loads of circa 1997 houses deteriorating away for this very reason. The logic is baffling.
Defies Logical Reasoning Doctor
Agreed.
Logic is a rare commodity in Thailand as it has to be imported and there are strict quotas. I heard Mr. Spock was denied a visa on this basis.
Aussie Condo Jumper (pattaya)
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I am happy all worked out for you lampard. Sometimes, life is tougher than we expect. Great you got another crack at it.