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18 hours ago, Brian Hull said:

There is no shortage of potential retirees for Thailand. They don't need to be LGBTQ. The problem is that Thailand makes it as difficult as possible with their bureaucratic bull<deleted> and money in the bank requirements. I moved to Cambodia where I just need to pay US$300 for a 12 months multiple entry visa. No financial requirements, no periodic reporting, no contact with the government - just a payment to the visa agent once a year. Thailand can't get their head around the fact that EVERY dollar or euro or yen that comes into the country through pensions is spent in the country and supports all the little traders. This is foreign currency that the government doesn't need to lift a finger to get. Scrap the 600,000 baht bank requirement - LEARN FROM CAMBODIA.

Correct you are.I contribute 100% of my pension income to the Thai economy each year circa 1 mil. baht.

If they close the door here I'll be going direct to Cambodia for sure.

I've already done a lot of research on the Visa subject you've nailed it.

The only decision to be made is which area to live in? I've traveled around there a fair bit and liked Battambang and Siem Reap.

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Where there's money there's the incentive to get rich quick.

She has probably spotted her managers skimming over the years and just thought it was her turn.

2 hours ago, JeffersLos said:

Do gays also have higher rates of monkey pox? 

From this site:

Dr Tharet Krasanairawiwong, Director of the Department of Disease Control, reported yesterday that the majority of the Monkeypox patients are men who have sexual intercourse with other men,

3 hours ago, JeffersLos said:

Maybe a HIV test required for adults before entering the kingdom?

 

No HIV+ people allowed to enter would help? 

And maybe monkey pox...

33 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

My money is on him not spending a single full day in jail.......

You sir are 100% correct on that! I love being retired here but this farce makes me wonder and lose respect at the same time.Hun Sen appointed his son to replace him.

The Philippines isn't any better.

What is it that attracts us westerners to these banana republics?

Asian culture is getting so predictable.

On 9/1/2023 at 5:57 AM, sikishrory said:

I really hope they can straighten this out!

They need a couple popsicle sticks and electrical tape..works every time and waterproof.

17 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Most people don't earn enough to get ahead any more. It's not like it was in the west when we were in the workforce.

Back in the 80,s my mortgage was @ 10.5 % .There was an $800 car in my driveway. No frills for this guy. Now everyone is driving a new car as if it's necessary? We were so poor ..bla bla

10 hours ago, webfact said:

 

August 29, 2023 - 2:40 PM. Superintendent Lt. Col. Panya Damlek led a joint operation with Capt. Suwijak Reungnawadee, Deputy Chief of Police; Capt. Chanat Tantat, Deputy Chief of Tourist Police; and a team of over 30 officers to raid a lavish pool villa party in Soi 4, Sattahip, Chonburi.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The operation was initiated following multiple complaints about a group of teenagers blocking traffic, blasting music, and indulging in reckless behavior, reported Siam Rath.

 

Upon searching the villa's premises and the roadside, 23 luxury cars were found. Inside the villa, 52 teenagers, comprising 29 males and 23 females, were caught engaging in boisterous activities including high-stakes gambling, drug use, and DJ-hosted parties.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

They were apprehended before firearms were discovered in 7 vehicles - 4 automatic 9mm, 2 .45 caliber, and 1 .380 caliber handguns. Additionally, gambling paraphernalia and drug-related items were confiscated.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Subsequently, Pol. Lt. Charat Sukkasem, Deputy Chief of Chonburi Provincial Police, along with Mr. Chusak Nanthitada, Mayor of Sattahip Municipality; local village chief; and district officials inspected the site.

 

Preliminary investigations will assess criminal records and substance abuse history before legal actions are taken.

 

Top Picture: Siam Rath

 

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The BIB really can't do very much until they find out who the Hi-so parents of these rich kids actually are.They must cover their as_ in case one the parents is their boss or some dignitary..IMHO 555

2 hours ago, malibukid said:

Thailand needs to clean up its act

Agreed, but not too much because that,s why it's so much fun.

8 minutes ago, Celsius said:

 

Doubt she will get anything better than King Power. 

 

My wife quit from a Japanese company 1 year ago thinking it would be easy for her. She changed 2 jobs with a lower salary. Only by pure luck because I told her to put her resume on LinkedIn did she get hired remotely by US company 5 months ago. But even then although the salary is higher, all the benefits like healthcare and provident fund are gone.

 

I know King Power has both because one of her friends works there.

Yes, I'm not knocking KP she's done well by them. Pre - covid they promoted her to Supervisor.( Pattaya) After CV they hired a ton of new employees anticipating pre CV sales which never materialized.Even her manager suggested things were not looking good and if she had the opportunity to move on to take it.

She's just testing the waters at this stage. She went to uni in BKK and has some valuable contacts there who have keeping her informed of any good jobs there.

1 hour ago, anchadian said:

Ex-PM prepares bid for royal pardon - A lawyer for Thaksin Shinawatra is preparing all necessary documents to seek a royal pardon for the former prime minister.

 

https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1696655425746411545

 

IMHO it's all smoke and mirrors.The deal was made weeks ago and this is all part of the act. The major donations have all been made. (read brown envelopes)

43 minutes ago, blackshadow said:

pattaya2u back of tutcom

I will vouch for these folks.Been using them for years.Inexpensive and trustworthy.

3 hours ago, Webfoot said:

I wonder what the social media reaction would be to a video of a good old fashioned darts hitting balloons show.

I've visited the infamous "Windmill" bar ( Soi Diamond Pattaya ) on a couple occasions and let me tell you that the goings on in there would make a porn star blush.Right in your face, so to say. The place was packed if I recall.Haven't been in years . jing jing

10 hours ago, rattlesnake said:

The vast majority of immigrants to Western countries are neither talented nor bright. Anyone claiming this is very far removed from reality.

For example Canada is currently being flooded with Africans claiming to being persecuted because they are gay. The fly in from Nigeria and claim they are gay and file for asylum which automatically provides them with shelter,food,medical and other benefits not available in their home country. Some end up on the streets because there is no housing for them all. <deleted> situation for them and the generous taxpayers. A very basic IQ ( barely literate) is what they offer. 

>According to Canadian CBC News, 60-70 per cent of Nigerian asylum claims made since April cited persecution as a result of their sexual orientation<

3 hours ago, JensenZ said:

Unless you needed to travel there was no coercion to be vaccinated in Thailand "as a Farang". I had no problems at all remaining unvaccinated. I did consider the possibility that they might force foreigners to be vaccinated in order to get visa extensions, but there was no reason to rush to it.

 

We couldn't discuss the science on here or anywhere, because if we did, we would have been labelled conspiracy nuts, but there was plenty of good information available online if you had opened your mind to the possibility that vaccinations were not necessarily a good idea.

Thanks very much I apprecite your response.

I just renewed mine in March.All you need to do is get online and and follow the instructions.

You'll need all the regular docs etc. I didn't even have to go to BKK this time. They mailed it to me within about 2 weeks.Quite easy.

You have lots of time.

17 hours ago, steven100 said:

Did his dad eventually die and did he get all the loot ?

Yes and yes, but I haven't seen ime since so I can't form an opinion as to whether or not he is happy although I'd like to know.

2 hours ago, retarius said:

First on the agenda for Srettha is to get Mr Thaksin out of jail. He is too sick to be in there. He should be at home with his family. 

The old git probably has at least 20 more years ahead of him with nothing but the finest of everything