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1 minute ago, FritsSikkink said:

No, the father should not have:

• Driven with the kid while having illegal things in the car
• Stopped when the police told him so

Agreed, but the police should never have fired on the car without knowing who was in it as this case proves. Even firing to cause a blowout, could be equally as fatal. As it is, a kid has died over an offence which could warrant a 2000 baht fine. Reckless in the extreme.

After nearly thirteen years of being up close and personal to these children in adult bodies, I find it terrifying that they're allowed anywhere near a firearm, let alone being allowed to routinely carry one. 

When I was on active duty with the British Army, we were only allowed two full magazines and these we used to have to sign out of the armoury. We were highly trained, had incredibly strict rules of engagement and if the weapon was fired, every round had to be accounted for. This in the middle of hostile territory with very few civilians around.

I wonder what the rules on firing the weapon are for the Thai police, many of whom are working in densely populated areas?

15 hours ago, Slip said:

He cares about his country.  She will feel the same I'm sure, but she has no choice over this.  She should send some people to The Tower.  It's been a while since we have had a public execution and Cummings would definitely cry for the crowd.  Boris too.

Why? For giving the people what they voted for?? I thought that was democracy.

Sorry, this is referring to marriage visa, not retirement, but thought it might be useful to some people. When I went to Jomtien immigration last week to have my visa confirmed after the 1 month wait for it to be returned by Bangkok, they didn't ask to see my bank book. I assume this means that if I'd wanted, I could've spent the 400k the day after the interview. There was also no mention of it during the interview.

On 10/10/2019 at 8:46 AM, BritManToo said:

I'm 64, not enough time left to make it worth moving.

Still considering France though, all depends on Brexit not happening.

As a single man at the time, I lived in a small town in France for a couple of years and nearly went crazy with boredom. All the bars seemed to close mid-evening and even when open, I hardly saw a female in them. I think they lock up all the women after dark, not that I saw many during the day. I also found the French more frustrating to deal with than the Thais. The best thing I ever did was move to Thailand, but even then it took me 10 years to sell my French apartment at a fraction of what I paid for it. If you do make the move there, I'd advise you to do the same as here - rent, don't buy. If you're someone who enjoys spending the evening in the bar, consider moving to a big city.

“In these early stages we are keeping an open mind about the motivation of this terrible incident and the circumstances as we know them.

“Given the location of the incident and its nature, officers from Counter Terrorism Police North West are leading the investigation as we determine the circumstances.”

The second para answers the first. I'm no Einstein, but I think I know the motivation.

9 hours ago, Dukeleto said:

It’s pretty clear to me that someone in government has a stake in the health insurance industry and is simply drumming up business for it. I am 100% sure the majority of the unpaid bills by expats are those of tourists wheeled into emergency unconscious or need of immediate medical attention which then default on payment due to no physical funds or holiday travel insurance. Going to be interesting to see how this plays out for retirees. I’m pretty sure some genius is going to come up with a plan to issue false health insurance to satisfy the requirement. Are they going to set the amount you need to be insured for? Too many questions unanswered.

I remember a while back on here when the report named the committee originally set up to look into the possibly of this, several of the members were from the insurance industry. It was a foregone conclusion that it was going to be implemented. 

10 hours ago, Jeffrey346 said:

I have not seen the numbers.. BUT if they are low, why would the Gov. get so involved and mandate med ins. Doesn't make sense to me...

Same reason that they've suddenly cracked down on TM30 requirement - commission!

1 hour ago, Colabamumbai said:

I travel domestically all the time and never do a TM 30.

Jomtien. I hadn't done one since I returned from UK in 2012, but at this year's married visa extension a few weeks back I was sent out to complete one at counter 10. Fortunately, I didn't get fined, I assume because I haven't left the country since then and possibly my domestic trips haven't been registered by the resorts I stayed in.

Good another one who can't join those murderers who've been released to kill again. Best way I know of to close a case.

On 9/29/2019 at 1:26 AM, oldhippy said:

OP, can you afford health insurance ?

If not, don't even concider Thailand for a long term stay.

If yes, go for it.

From his post it looks to me like he is financially secure and can self insure, as do a lot of us on here on long term stays. Why pour loadsa money down the drain every year when you're fit, exercise regularly and have a healthy lifestyle? I reckon he's the only one to judge whether or not he needs health insurance. Saying that, I do have a small accident insurance policy.

15 hours ago, thainet said:

I have just done my 90 day at Jomtien and was definitely not asked for TM30.

Actually I have never filed a TM30 in my 40 years here.

A few months ago I did my marriage extension and also letter for licence renewal...also not asked or even mentioned.

I have used Soi 8 and Jomtien over the years.

Maybe because I wear a tie..haha.

A couple of weeks ago I did my marriage extension at Jomtien and halfway through the process I was sent out to counter 10 to do a TM30. I must've been on record as having submitted one previously so no fine and slip issued. First time in 12 years I've been sent out to do one during extension application or 90 day reporting. I was wearing shirt with collar attached, slacks and shoes and the wife and I scrub up well ????

15 hours ago, lopburi3 said:

Immigration is not concerned with number of copies AFAIK.  You should have only one double passport page near centered per copy - plenty of room to sign below the print.  

At Jomtien, I was one occasion sent to the shop for new copies because I'd used both sides of an A4 sheet. This after years of doing just that. It may have been the IO on that particular day, but now I do two open passport copies (4 pages) on one side of each sheet. No doubt on some future visit I'll be told to use both sides.

I've just noticed that I repeated the word "morning" in the second sentence of my "New topic". Very careless of me. Is it possible for me to go in and edit the original, or do I have to always send a post like this correcting it?