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4 hours ago, Ebumbu said:

 

So I grow my own and avoid all this bull<deleted> or not? Happy to do so. Everything is quite cheap and practical now: grow tent, LED lights (avoid excess heat and energy), feminized seeds. Simple. Water once a day after checking PH. Add your nutes. Buy a fan. 

How would BIB know if I grew my own stash or bought it? If home grown is legal, then how much? Can I throw it all in a giant bucket and say I grew it and be legal? So much is unclear, and just ignored. 

I grew my own in an unused bathroom before it went legal.Problem was the LED light put out too much heat and I had to run ac to cool the room down. After it went legal it was cheaper for me to just but it retail.Anyone want a free LED/Tent set up..555

19 hours ago, josephbloggs said:

No, they failed him because he didn't get enough questions right. It is all done on a computer terminal, there is no human involvement.

Has any one here ever been asked for bribe money from the DLT? I've been driving here for nearly 30 years and never been asked, and I don't know anyone who has ever been asked.  Just more baseless idiotic bashing.

In 1990/91 Samui we met a lady in Lamai who said we should get our Thai dl as she knew someone at DLT. She took a couple of us to the rather remote office left of the Lamai/Nathon road.

We were given a 2-3 page booklet with sets of multiple choice questions. I soon realized that the correct answers were whited out. When done I put a few hundred baht along with the answer sheet into the booklet and handed it all in .Half our later we left with 1 year paper drivers license.

I eventually did have to take the new electronic test though for some reason. Passed by 1 point. 

7 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

I am also. However will stick with the plan to satisfy both methods come time for next extension (Oct) 

If they muck me around as per your friend experience then I will accept the extension based on money in bank and after that use an agent

I switched from agent 800k to monthly deposits of 65k last March. I showed my Kbank and Wise statements. The IO had to have a chat with a colleague for a minute then approved me okay.

You made a comment at the time that I was lucky they accepted it.(Jomtien)

I intend to do the same again next year and am quite sure I'll have no issues from now on. 

1 hour ago, impulse said:

 

Fatalities and 200 vehicles burned up?  Is that a normal football riot?

 

I'm wondering if there's some undercurrent that the MSM isn't willing to discuss. 

 

The right wing media is reporting it's the "usual suspects" (African migrants).  But is that true?

 

I think it's one of the side effects of unvetted wide open immigration.aka "diversity"

10 hours ago, Sydebolle said:

The WHO is losing shareholders left, right and centre. An excellent moment to re-endorse their need on the planet, despite costing billions (with a B not an M) of dollars with meager results. 

NAZI Göring was asked during the Nuremberg trials by the British judge, how the Nazi managed to get everybody following their (ill-gotten) doctrines. Without blinking an eye, Göring apparently answered, that there is nothing simpler than that and said "scare the people to death and you can do with them what you want."

I had second and third thoughts on that statement 50+ years ago when I went to school and can attest today, that Göring was spot on. So, whenever things do not really work out, if a clear message of the super powers is needed, then throw in fear. The Egyptians, Greek, Romans did it, the Middle Age was one fear-period to the next one; the 20th century saw the "perfection" of fear influx, in this part of the world with two World Wars, North Korea, Indochina, the Cambodian genocide, the Burmese genocide and we have no clue, what really happens inside the Chinese borders either. 

So take all this with the necessary grain of salt; vigilance is always good but to this day somebody needs to prove, that Covid is nothing but a highly infectious flu and has flared up every few years since the beginning of mankind; all those flu viruses originate from the corona-family - so I have been told. Common sense is the day's doctrine so act accordingly. 

100% correct...now they're throwing in an avian flu to confuse the issue to the masses. Crock of BS IMHO

On 5/28/2025 at 2:57 PM, WHansen said:

Mr untouchable is getting touched in areas he does not like

Imagine the nerve of those paid off doctors to sign bogus medical documents...now Its all falling apart. Not looking too good for Yingy either these days.

This article is full of good information IMHO.When I came here to retire in 2004 @ 54 I wish I knew more on this topic.I had no health insurance except for when I took some contract jobs in O&G.

At 59 I had quad bypass surgery at BPH Hospital. Fortunately I was on contract at the time and Buhpa Blue Cross covered the entire bill.  (north if 1 million b)

After I recovered I asked for a health policy but I could only get bare minimum coverage with tons of exemptions.I basically have to self insure now. If I had a solid non Thai policy I would have been ok. I can't stress enough for everyone to get a good policy before coming here before something major occurs. Pre existing conditions are your worst nightmare when trying to get insurance. 

17 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

You need to emphasize one thing.

You showed WISE transfers for 12 months.

That's all that was required.

The citizens of countries that do not provide income letter can show transfers. No problem 

In hindsight I suppose you are correct.I probably didn't need to show my gov't income tax file. Only the Kbank book deposits and the Wise monthly deposit slips. Thats all they ask for is proof of 65k deposits monthly. 

9 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

You could do with some catch up research. 

Some time back Thai immigration wanted the embassies to verify the monthly incomes. 

Straight away UK, USA, and AU embassies basically NO. 

The embassies were only verifying the validity of what Oz call a "statutory declaration" and USA refer to as "affidavit" 

In recent times Canadian embassy has also stopped that service. 

And  now Norway. 

Suggest more added to that list in the future. 

Revenue dept in Thailand has nothing to do with this change. 

Nor does taxation. 

As a Canuck I only used the embassy confirmation of income once.It cost me 50$ in fees plus car fare Pattaya to Bkk. Last time I only showed immigration my downloaded Income tax file and Wise transfer receipts.Very well accepted. I saved money by not having the "affidavit" paper.  Didn't need the embassy paper.As someone else said it will only affect the bogus declarations.

1 hour ago, Sydebolle said:

Well, well, here we go again. In a country, where a doctor attests Malaria on an infant who is teething on two spots simultaneously and hence has high fever, in a country where an 8-month year old toddler is analyzed food poisoning and subsequent pumping out the little stomach for nothing else but an infection over a bottle of milk which was not properly sterilized, in a country where they wanted to operate on both my eyes to insert multifocal lenses while I had the beginning of AMD and found out only at the third medical - equally 5* - facility ....

And you want to tell me, that all those semi-divine doctors know all the details on XEC variant of Covid-19?

Thais, who do not dare to ask their doctor questions for the fear of angering the doctor by challenging his professional background, might fall for this. Let's see, how many millions if not billions are extracted from the governmental's purse this time. 

Doctors in LOS are held in "god like" high esteem . I had the audacity to disagree with a Dr here in front of my wife on a symptom I had at the time.during an office visit. After we left the office she wouldn't speak to me for an hour(win) because of my perceived insubordination.555 I just made a joke of it but she's proven her stance a few times over the years. If he told her leap out of his window to cure a cold she would probably open the window herself and thank him.

Brainwashed since childhood like many locals.

Similar to the SHAMAN at the local temple chasing away any ghosts (for a small fee)

5 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Isn't this the horrific company that is failing miserably on the Rama II project? They should be ousted and the project should be given to a competent company. 

Its run by our old buddy Premchai who is also in deep s--t about the quake building fall down. He just got out of the slammer from shooting the black panther a few years ago. Nice guy.

16 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

 

 

I was thinking the same thing, and then I took a closer look at him. You should too. Have a look at his ankles and shins, Swollen and the purple discolouration. Look at his hand skin tone,  pale.  The man is in poor medical condition. I would not be surprised if he is diabetic with kidney disease and/or  heart disease.  In this case, I think he does need the wheelchair. He is only 71, but looks like 81+.

 

 

 

The face covering  conceals his multiple chins.

When they showed him coming out of prison a while back he looked horrible.No pity though.

Just how corrupt is the chap? Implicated in this and a slayer of black panthers. Not a likeable uncle.

I put an end to her leaving food out overnight straight away.It immediately caused a rodent/mouse issue.I never had the problem before that.

It took a few of the sticky mats to catch them all. I got her to dispose of the mat with the still struggling mickey on it and she was cured.

They just don't know any better.

Small ants can also be an issue in Thai kitchens. A good fix was a simple peppermint oil mixed with a little water.Spray and wipe down the counters with that.Worked a treat and they disappeared.Available on Lazada/Shopee cheap.

In my opinion its just unburnt fuel.Look at the driver, it will be a younger (under 30) Somchai and he'll probably have his foot to the floor.

One eye will be be in the rear view mirror because he thinks its cool for everyone to see the black smoke cloud and people will think he's got a souped up truck.

Same thinking for the guys who remove the baffles on their Honda Wave. 

14 minutes ago, crazykopite said:

This was a done deal even before he set foot back in Thailand the answers will be the same as asked on day one cannot believe how Khun Toni has become so powerful since his return let’s  be honest it is he who is running the government his daughter takes her orders from papa

ck,Precisely ,

It was a sealed deal well before his plane landed. Does anyone think for a minute that he would risk his freedom on his arrival. The police copter and crew were warming up in another area of the airport. 

These unusually wealthy civil servants will do as they're told and no more.Its all smoke and mirrors for the press so the public can be assured it was all done above board and absolutely no favoritism was involved.555 

It took how many years to get a conviction for the 2 Red Bull judges announced the other day? 

On 4/24/2025 at 11:17 AM, newnative said:

   I'm terrible with languages, to start with.  I greatly admire those who have learned Thai.  My Thai spouse speaks excellent English and most Thais I encounter also have some English so I haven't really felt the need to learn Thai.  I must say my attempts to speak a bit of Thai are usually not welcomed much by Thais.  For example, I'll say something to a waiter in Thai and they'll usually turn to my Thai partner with raised eyebrows--what's he want?  So, not much incentive.  

I share your point of view. I've spent about half of my 20 yrs here on rotational work assignments in O&G. On my time off I didn't prioritize sitting in a classroom studying. The few phrases I did learn usually provoked courious looks or a rapid response in Thai and always ended up in speaking "Tinglish" (my friend you) 

I can count with the best and don't require a calculator thrust at me by a vendor.I only know a couple farangs who who you could describe as fluent. 

18 hours ago, GreasyFingers said:

You have missed a few but if Thailand gets in that crew it is domed. Did Taksin attend the latest Forum, unlike many that are covering their As from previous attendances.

GF, correct I did miss some.I'm an old dog and happy I had the pleasure of living in the world without these " Young Global Leaders"

On 4/12/2025 at 12:00 PM, James105 said:

 

I would do the same as any sensible country.   Remove incentives, no free money, no free housing, detention on arrival, no free legal representation and deportation as soon as possible thereafter using any money they turned up with to pay for their flight.   The UK being an island has a unique advantage also of being able to defend its seas from invasion, so stopping boats from arriving in the first place seems to be the easiest approach. 

 

I'm not completely heartless though so I would also set up a scheme that lefties can pay into to fund these illegal migrants lives outside of the UK, some kind of sponsor a migrant scheme where you get a photo of the illegal migrant you are sponsoring that you can carry in your wallet so you can show people how virtuous you are.   Like all of these schemes of this nature I would of course take my cut for administration costs but would guarantee that around 10% of your money gets into the migrants hands.   

105,I love your solution to the problem.If they only followed half your suggestions the UK taxpayer would save millions...

On 4/12/2025 at 10:56 AM, newbee2022 said:

You missed the point unfortunately and didn't read/understand the thread.

And, unfortunately don't understand why the migrants are coming.

Btw...why do you call me a racist? Because I want/and do helping the poor? 😳😳😳

To make it easy for you I'll give you this question to answer:

Would you leave your country voluntarily just to live 5000km away by charity and dole? Without your family? Not even speaking the language?

Think again. Possible??🤗

Money

45 minutes ago, 2ndhomepattaya said:

Better still, rent a condo in the complex of your choice. If you still like it after a year then presto feel free to purchase a unit.

2ndhome... best advice yet. Rent in the building of your choice.I'm currently in a building in Jomtien.I researched it as best I could and talked to Jurisdic concerning Air BNB .They came across as serious against it and have signs posted around.  They recently installed face recognition technology for the gym/sauna so I think its coming to the lifts also.

A few bad apples slipped through (Ruskies) those <deleted> love to slam doors all the time.

Pay the extra for only a 6 mon contract,by then you'll know whether or not you want to live there.Also consider resale as pre-owned condos can be difficult to sell in this overbuilt market. 

All you need is one <deleted>ty neighbour and you are screwed. 

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

The truth is he arrived back in Thailand via a private jet... [not a medi-vac flight] feeling fine.

Then a couple of hours later he's rushed via helicopter supposedly gravely ill to the private ward for immediate treatment.

The rest is history... This is Thailand

Yes and the acting coach was waiting aboard the chopper with the kit required> neck brace,arm sling and eye patch and to round it all off with a wheelchair.

31 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

look it up  thaskin war on drugs

TAK BAI temple murders...aka war on drugs

On 3/15/2025 at 8:22 AM, JBChiangRai said:

I don’t have any experience with this, but I remember reading some time ago that you can pay ฿30,000 to skip the selection process, it might be worth doing that.

Correct! My neighbors son's family did exactly that. His number came up for the Army and he was strutting around the moo ban for a couple days in Army fatigues then "presto" back into civvies.

He's done quite well for himself. He now struts around the village in an orange vest with his own number. 555