bluesofa

6 minutes ago, Snow Leopard said:

Very well thought out and well written. The scary part is its true...

 

Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword has never been under automatic weapons fire. 

Just glad you didn't forget the space between the fourth and fifth words on the second line....

On 1/27/2019 at 7:48 PM, Rc2702 said:

I can understand the bikes thing but the visit local hospital is criminal advice.

Well the police are the right group to be offering criminal advice.

8 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

31 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

That must be a total per nationality, rather than per head.

Hence the need for increasing the number of Chinese visitors, to keep the total up, given the low spend by each individual.

No per head.

I find that very surprising, going on reports I've read about them.

Where are the figures from, and does it indicate what they are buying? I wouldn't have thought they would be staying in more expensive accommodation than everyone else - if that is included in the totals?

5 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

13 hours ago, bluesofa said:

Just the same as the foreigner database, promised 'within six months', and now five months overdue with not a whisper from Prawit who promised it, or anyone in immigration.

Normal sort of a bullshit day really:

https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1025048-foreigner-database-to-be-ready-in-six-months/

 

You haven't got a clue, the only BS is coming from you.

You're right, I haven't got a clue:

"The two agencies were told to have the new system fully functioning in six months.

As part of the new system, the Immigration Bureau will cancel the use of the Immigration 6 form and instead use e-passport data, Kongcheep said.

He said each immigration checkpoint would be equipped with identity-checking equipment, such as fingerprint readers and passport scanners, to enter information into the database."

The quote above is obviously my bullshit, and not that from Prawit quoted in the article 14 February 2018.

No I haven't left the country in a long time, so I take it there must be no TM6's any more, and everyone is having their fingerprints scanned at all checkpoints.

Sorry for posting incorrect information.

6 minutes ago, Wallander4 said:

yeah I guess 10 mill cup noodles from 7/11 count as income

Not quite sure if that's 'mill' as in 10 million, or as in 10 milli-litre size cup noodle packs.

4 minutes ago, Rugon said:

Remember it's best to go a day after it expires then you get 6 years. I didn't need a medical cert. 

How does that work? I know it expires on your birthday, but won't you get five years less one day?

22 minutes ago, colinneil said:

23 minutes ago, MrMuddle said:

Hi - can I ask if you get the Pension transferred in Pounds Sterling, and converted to Baht here, or not ?

Transferred in pounds then converted.

From what I've read on the website (I'm not yet quite old enough), I understand you need to specifically state whether you want in transferred in UKP (then converted where you live), or converted in the UK into your local currency then transferred.

2 minutes ago, colinneil said:

Well mate i asked for 13 weeks thinking it would save me money on the transfer costs, only having 4 a year.

And does it save on transfer costs?

Would you like to share any details Colin? - although I've still got five years before I qualify.

Is it paid in arrears, in advance, or perhaps mid-point in the three month cycle?

If you're worried, just claim you're colour-blind.

1 hour ago, NCC1701A said:

On 12/27/2018 at 3:43 PM, bluesofa said:

In a case of permission of temporary residence overdue, the registrar shall immediately dispose of such persons.

It's official - they're killing off over-stayers.

(It wasn't my translation however)

3 hours ago, colinneil said:

I am humbled by all the support now i will have to behave myself ( boring).

{snipped}

Well done Colin.

Behave yourself? I'll give you five minutes before that resolution's broken!
 

1 hour ago, stevenl said:

No. Committing an offense does not automatically invalidate the license.

It is also very well possible to have a legal address in UK as resident, and be in possession of UK and Thai license.

And we remain very far away from your claim, still not backed up, that it is compulsory to use the UK license if in possession of one.

 

I'm trying to contact the DVLA to ask them this very question.

It's as easy as pushing string uphill. Too many 'required' questions to answer, to which I don't have the details easily.

5 minutes ago, geronimo said:

Don't make any plans for Jan 3rd Colin. Your first official engagement is to visit the battered wives home in Nakhon Pathom.

I take it that's a passive visit, not an aggressive one?

20 minutes ago, HAKAPALITA said:

So Mrs Malaprop was an English Teacher from Texas.

Close:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malapropism

7 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Current results:

 

colinneil 48 percent

NOT colinneil 52 percent

 

The plot thickens.

 

I wonder what the electoral elementary school results will end up being?

 

Or as Mrs Malaprop would have said, "The thick plottens."

Or perhaps write her age the same as Thais do - starting at one year-old when you're born - then she would be 50 already. An honest mistake...

1 minute ago, NancyL said:

5 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

I'd settle for the bloody software to work !! 

Does a mod get a timeout for criticizing TV?

Isn't it technically referred to as 'suicide'?

1 minute ago, geronimo said:

They signify your status in life, and you are but a single dot short of a full complement Sir.

I've often been told I'm a sandwich short of a picnic. Does that mean I will I get Thai prices for ice cream?

But really, what are they for?

20 minutes ago, geronimo said:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this will be the first year that a less than 8-dotter has won the contest.

What do these dots signify? I've never even noticed them before.