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3 minutes ago, wildewillie89 said:

What areas are these done by government trucks? I was under the impression that was made illegal. If that is the case the truck is working illegally (not a stretch of the imagination), however, will most likely not help the OP.

It was a proper dog catcher's truck.  Cages along the side.  2 guys darting the animals.  Thai government writing on the side.  Sorry, don't read Thai.  But it was in NaJomtien.  My friend had help with the dog problems where he lives in Pratumnak also.

2 minutes ago, lucjoker said:

what office? "the dream -on" office ?

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You obviously didn't read my post where I said I know of dogs being taken out of several different areas.  Done by government workers in a government truck.

13 minutes ago, LannaGuy said:

Any info?  I'd love to get one but would it keep my cats away as well?

Not sure about that.  We had barking dogs next door and it kept them away and on the other side of our neighbor's house!  Perfect.  I got it back home.  But I'm sure you can find them here now.

1 minute ago, bazza73 said:

I understand there are ultrasound frequencies. inaudible to the human ear, but most unpleasant for dogs. AFAIK, it would be legal to have a broadcast device.

I've used this in the past and it worked great.  Took a bit of time, but eventually, no barking dogs.

7 minutes ago, chrisinth said:

What do you think happens to the dogs that are darted?

Not 100% sure.  Some are taken to a temple.  I know that for sure.  It's really hard to euthanize a dog here.  Really hard.  Sadly.  But when done, it's with an injection and the dog just goes to sleep.  I've had to put a few dogs down when I lived back home.  No fun, but necessary.

Just now, lucjoker said:

You are living in Thailand ,

get out if you dont like.........this is the sad truth 

 

No reason to leave.  If he's in the right area, they can take care of this.  Just need to find the right office.

9 hours ago, jeab1980 said:

The only legal way is unfortunately for you to move.

You will get all the dog killers out on this thread now. Wait for it.

Well put.  We don't need recommendations for killing the dogs.  Please!

Our area has a government truck that comes by and shoots darts at the dogs and then takes them away.  I've seen them in operation several times.  Maybe somebody you know who speaks Thai, and isn't too shy, can go to your local government office and see if you've got that same service?  Perhaps even, just ask the local police?  Worth paying them a bit if they can deal with the problem.  I think we pay 2,000B or so.

2 minutes ago, Happy enough said:

it's not actually as simple as that. there are people with foreign companies that run there business from thailand that are allowed to do so as long as they are paying tax on income coming in to thailand. it's a grey area but certainly not punishable in anyway as long as the tax is paid. i know a few people been doing that for nearly 20 years and the labour department know. it's allowed

A work permit to play music is only offered for a specific venue.  You can't get a work permit that allows you to play music anywhere you like.  It's just the way it is.

I've bought lots of stuff from lazada. Only had one problem and they resolved it quickly.

I've read some 70% of the stuff on Chinese websites is fake. If coming from China, buyer beware.

2 minutes ago, Tchooptip said:

"But none were busking in a market.  That's a huge no-no here"

I thought so too...but:

 

In Lamai's walking market a foreigner gentleman is singing every single week, I would say "officially" since it is with the main sound system used by the Thai.

It is every single week for years, dozens of tourists are taking pictures and videos.

I must say I never understood how this was possible for on a chair in front of him recently I saw a little box for donation with money in it! 

I have seen many videos on YouTube they called it Edgar Murray show? So someone is busking (almost) officially in Thailand 

We use to have a jam here with a donation box.  The restaurant very graciously gave us one night a week to perform and all donations went to charity.  The police were called by a competitor and that was the end of that. 

As you know, almost anything is possible here if you have the right connections....

10 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

It was for working illegally.

Paying the fine and being deported for working without a work permit is shown in the working aliens act.

Edit: He entered on a tourist visa and had a admitted until date of May 26 when he departed the country on May 18th (see pic on page one) so not on an overstay.

Yeah, I saw that pic of his stamps.  I know of many musicians who've been hauled in.  All just paid a fine and were let go.  And are still playing today! LOL

But none were busking in a market.  That's a huge no-no here.  Still, seems deportation was a bit harsh, especially after the big fine! LOL

There must be more to this story.  Being kicked out seems a bit harsh for this.  Normally, a fine is paid and you're told to stop.  Perhaps the OP didn't heed the warning?  Or there was something else?  An overstay?

6 minutes ago, cobra said:

Grass over the fence is always greener syndrome could set in sooner than most think.

Everything in moderation, have a rotation plan, take a break every x amount of months and visit somewhere else,

A little perspective of what you may or may not be missing goes a long way.

Excellent point.  I'm just back from Bangladesh.  I was soooooo happy to be back in Thailand. LOL.

17 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

That's never going to happen, because it's not illegal to work on the house you live in.

That would be like saying a farang can't cook a meal in his residence, or cut the grass, or any of a thousand things that everyone does.

Sure, if they really wanted to get you, that could be an excuse, but no imm. officer wakes up and say that he going to arrest every farang buying tools at Home Pro for illegally working.

Illegal or not, if an official wanted to fine you for this, it could happen.  I know a guy who got turned into immigration for collecting homeowners association's dues.  Crazy things happen here in Thailand, not all make them to the press.

19 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

If you haven't met nice people in LOS, I can only surmise you stay in the touristy areas, or came too late to LOS.

Even there, I've met wonderful people, but one has to get out of the hotel to find them.

 

BTW, the most friendly people I ever met were Fijians in the rural areas back in the early 1970s. Most brilliant smiles I ever saw.

Unfortunately, by the late 70s the smile seemed to have gone.

I first started coming here in 2002.  And have been in both touristy areas and places with zero foreign tourists. Some of the worst fights I've ever seen have been in rural villages during celebrations when the young guys get drunk and go after each other.  Absolute insanity and we've run for cover more than once.

20 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Well, I'm happy for you, but I was badly conned, and terrified for my life by boatmen that took me into mangroves without telling me that they were going to. I was certain they were going to kill me for the few rupees I had on me. They didn't, but did threaten to beat me up to make me give them all the money I had on me, which was far more than the agreed price.

I was approached by con men every day on the beach, treated badly by the tour company, refused a refund when I was unable to get on the train because there were too many people on it,  almost killed by the maniac van driver that I hired after I couldn't get on the train, accommodated in sub standard rooms at the beach, and was told not to go out walking at night because I'd be murdered.

There is more, lots more, but It was the worst holiday of my life, and I've had my share of bad holidays.

I spent every day after the first wishing I'd gone to Thailand instead. Never made that mistake again, and stuck with Thailand, a zillion % better.

Wow.  Not good.  We never saw a con man on any beach, but we were at the more remote ones.  I avoided the more touristy places.  Except Kandy.

2 weeks of roaming around and didn't encounter anything like that.  Nothing near.

5 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

I loathe Sri Lanka. Full of con men and crooks when I went there. Far worse than anything I experienced in LOS.

Just back from my first trip there.  I've been to over 100 countries and these were some of the nicest people I've ever met.  Bar none.  Nothing like what we experience here. Fantastic place to visit.  I was there for a bit over 2 weeks.

10 hours ago, upside said:

Seriously? ?

 

Mate you must be living skint. It's cheap the world over and the only reason McDonalds have succeeded. 

McDonalds is normally not the cheapest option for food the world over.  Normally, it's one of the more expensive options.  Like here in Thailand.

On 6/3/2017 at 8:36 AM, KittenKong said:

 

Looking at their website this does seem to be an operation geared to image rather than content. They even say so themselves: "Its success with more branch expansion has turned Greyhound from a fashion label into a cutting edge lifestyle brand in Bangkok." They are also heavily into franchising, which doesn't really inspire me as to the food quality.

But I do think that they have chosen their location well as that would be exactly the sort of place that moneyed Thais visiting the Kaan show would want to eat at.

I would be more inclined to eat in an individually owned and operated restaurant though. The only chain I really like is Sizzler (whose prices are net, not ++).

I ate at the Greyhound restaurant last year in Bangkok.  It was really good, a bit pricey.  Nice service, good selection, decent value.  Can't wait to try the one here!

I just tried airbnb for an upcoming trip to Bangkok.  Several of the properties show locations in lower Sukhumvit, but in the descriptions, they say close to Onnut.  Very deceptive.

Just now, xylophone said:

They take unfermented grape juice and add fruit juice to it as one of the links says, to lower the tax/duty payable.

 

Read on another thread that today is when the new tax regime takes effect, however in my posts a couple back I have found a shop with great prices and thought that might be a reflection of the new regime.......will have to keep an eye on that shop!!

I heard the tax starts on the 19th.  But that was from a shop attendant.  Sucks.

18 hours ago, Lucky mike said:

Any news on wine/beer price rise please ?

I just heard an 800B bottle of wine will now be over 1,000B!  Sucks!!!!!

1 minute ago, dansbkk said:

I am not sure why anyone would use Airbnb except in an attempt to try and save a few dollars?  You rent a truly unseen room, only have limited resource to get your money back if the place turns out to be a dump or in a bad location.  The room may not be cleaned properly between customers or ever for that matter, and then you have to deal with refund policies if you aren't satisfied.

Airbnb offers some great guarantees but it seems to get a lot of really bad press.  Good luck.

I've had some fantastic experiences with Airbnb.  Rooms you'd never be able to get without them.  Full kitchens, private apartments, some fantastic places.  All at prices well below that of hotels.  Because they don't have to pay for all the overhead of a hotel.

22 minutes ago, ncc1701d said:

I've only had one bad experience out of many with actually staying somewhere with airbnb. My biggest complaints are how hard it is to contact airbnb and that the host can cancel, at any time, without any penalty - but if you can do, you could get nothing, 50% or most back. I don't make a booking with a host that has cancelled previously and not given help / satisfactory reason to the other person.

That's one of my biggest complaints.  I had booked a room in Brussels, only to have them cancel a few weeks before my arrival.  In high season!  I booked another, and they cancelled 2 days later.  Finally just went with the Ibis!!!