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OP, do you have a passport? You obviously have no idea about the culture of your future wife and somehow feel superior to her culture by demanding something a Thai would never demand. Of course you can discuss the topic with her but it is her, and ONLY her, decision to accept or not what the owner is offering her. It’s not your business and clearly you have no understanding at all of Thai work culture. Step back and let it happen. Stay out of it!!!!

Hi,

Anyone know when the GLB may be available in Thailand?

Thanks,

JR

Just found out that it will almost certainly be launched towards the end of this year.

I know about a 150cc coming but saw a Thai article somewhere suggesting a 300cc may be on the way too.

Hi,

Does anyone know if and when the above model will be available in Thailand?

thanks,

JR 

Double post, sorry

I know Khun (Dr.) Chadchart personally since 2004. He is absolutely 100% a genuine guy and only has the best intentions for Thailand and its people. Obviously in the role he has today he has to deal with a lot of political nonsense.

I have shared many a bottle of Opus One ( check it out, fantastic Californian red wine) with him and discussed his view on Thailand, corruption, Thai culture, etc., etc.

Like most foreign educated well off Thais, he knows very well what is wrong with Thailand and he is one of many who are trying to improve the lot of ALL Thais.

I didn't think BA had a lounge at Suvarnabhumi, I thought they used the Qantas lounge, is this new?

Correct. BA uses the Qantas lounges for both FC and BC in BKK

Don't leave the house Cers, the world is a very dangerous place!! Come on don't be silly. Do you ever sleep in hotels? How would you know if the sheets, towels etc. have been cleaned properly?? Just go and enjoy. If the towel looks unclean than it probably is and you ask for a replacement or leave!

Buckeye: NY Steakhouse is in the Marriott Hotel in Bangkok. I am sure your Uttaradit restaurant is ok, but surely it comes nowhere close to the BKK one.

My vote goes to "Le Beaulieu". I think the food at Le Normandie in the Mandarin Oriental is at least as good however I prefer the relaxed atmosphere in Le Beaulieu.

Estate Agents are only for dummies when it comes to your typical house/condo purchase in most parts of the world. Most if not all information needed to purchase properties, incl. recent selling prices, checking legal status, bankloans etc can be done by oneself with some legwork and research. Often the result is a lower price for either rent or purchase price.

Just in the last 12 months I have bought twice, both in different countries. One will make 9.8% nett yield starting next month (1st time on the market in Thailand) and the other one in Europe makes 6% nett yield. No agent involved, just common sense and preparation.

^property? Or specifically a condo?

Condo. I also "own" some other types of property and as we all know things are a bit different if land is involved. Also paid for with money earned inside Thailand by the way.

Original Poster: I like your style!!

If you pay income tax in Thailand you can use money earned in Thailand to buy property. No need for any money from abroad.

And yes I have done it myself.

Koh Lanta. Very near the airport on Kingkaew Road. Nice setting, very popular with airport staff and reasonable prices and food.

I would tell him if you trust your wife's side of the story and/or if you have actually seen her do it.

You could consider it overkill. However they would have to do a stool test and some others and it takes 3-4 days for a result. Without medicine you will probably suffer longer. Antibiotics and specifically Cipro kill bacteria like salmonella (needs 7-14 days of cipro twice a day). Untreated you can pass them on to others through food and contact and over the longer term they could cause al sorts of issues. There are many other bacteria associated with food poisoning and many of them need antibiotics.

If you really want to know you should get stool tested at least.

nasajsc: you seem awfully full of yourself. Why do you end up using your educational background and the size of your expat package as some sort of justification for your opinions, spelling or anything for that matter? You must feel terribly insecure about both yourself and your wife having to resort to these tactics on an ANONYMOUS forum!! Silly and childish.

The OP has every right to do whatever he feels like and in this particular case many people would have done the same. Their motivations may differ; curiosity, physical attraction, wanting to know the truth, etc.. Why would visiting the Nana area make anybody worse or better than anyone else? Many offices in the area besides the foreigner oriented "entertainment". I wonder how someone so single and narrow minded could ever and up in a senior management role? Not in my company!

OP : I would have done exactly the same as you did in the situation you described.

Mr. PHD and others whose wifes/gf's would have a problem with what the OP did:

wake up and smell the COFFEE ; your wife/gf does not trust you at all if such a minor issue (checking the truth of a story/rumour) becomes a reason for "CIA/SAS" style interrogation by the respective wife/gf!! If my wife/gf would react like that she would be out of the door immediately. No time for silly jealousy!

Spelling CIA: i am not a native english speaker so don't bother

Interesting combination prepress: a 40k THB bike with a 40k THB navigator????

It depends on the type of contract they have with you.

If it is a permanent contract the calculation is 365 x minimum daily wage/12 = monthly pay, however if they have a "casual" contract it is times 26.

Hi All,

recently I have had some tests/examinations done for NZ work permit reasons, was diagnosed and treated for Uveitis on a seperate occasion and all I can say is that the doctors, nurses and other staff in the Bumrungrad were excellent. Previous to my recent experieces there I have been hospitalized in the Bumrungrad for 2 days in 2001 and for a few check-ups after that. All very good. For me cost is not really an issue as I don't pay myself.

JR

Blackbear and others, two things:

1. this lady realises that she stands no chance once you discover the very large number of attractive females in Thailand and is trying to avoid major loss of face for her

2. she has defenitely slept around if she says she is "bad" or she lies about being "bad" thinking about #1

Forget her, come to Thailand anyway and see for yourself what she is scared about!

ask the Tuk Tuk drivers. Tuk Tuks have them.