tomartoh

Honda city would do the job but then not the same prestige as a Beemer.

On 10/11/2019 at 7:40 AM, Banana7 said:

I believe there is a rule somewhere (maybe not within law) that states entry is refused if foreigner has been in Thailand more than 180 days, in the current calendar and without a long-term visa.

 

 

That seems reasonable and maybe why they refused entry.  The whole picture to immigration was probably that he was living in Thailand.   

On 9/29/2019 at 9:01 PM, Liverpudlian said:

Ear plugs !! fark in hell ! why didnt i think of that ... But they will still break that sound barrier ey !

Get noise cancelling earphones. Life will change for you

The people running Thailand don't care about anything other than what goes in their own pockets.  Speed cameras , onerous immigration rules and whatever else can be thought up all bring money in to be dripped into.  What we think doesn't matter.  You can call us guests,  say it's their country but at the end of the day we are just total nonentities.  The future of tourism here is Quality Tourists ...  55555  ...  from .... ???

20 hours ago, dcnx said:

Yes! All we have to do is get a bar code tattooed on our necks. It will auto scan us as we move around the country.

Yes that's better than ankle bracelets.  Then when we go in Tesco or Central etc they can automatically take the money for purchases out of the 800k we have in the bank.  Downside is probably need neck restamping every 90 days so have to visit immigration stamping centre.  Definitely could work .

It happened to me on a Visa run at Sadao.  The officers 3 year old daughter was sat on desk helping out.  She stamped me for 7 months instead of 3.  I noticed when I got home and went to local immigration office. Senior officer told me it was ok as they have to stand by whatever they stamp in passport, so I dont need to bother about it....  But.  If there is any overstay then the officer who was responsible had to pay the overstay.  So I got them to rectify the mistake....   So up to you whatever you do

8 hours ago, DLock said:

Walking out of a hospital is not a criminal offense. It is civil. Police and immigration can do very little, although I have no doubt they will try to use intimidation to recover funds.

 

Hospitals can also not retain your passport legally. A call to your Embassy will solve that very quickly.

 

Most of the issues that we hear about are tourists who skip out on medical bills. Why don't they have a mandatory insurance scheme on arrival - say 500 or 1000 baht. 30million tourists is a lot of mandatory insurance money.

 

With my credit cards I get insurance cover far in excess of what they want - I wonder if that will suffice or by having a certain amount of money in the bank will suffice.

 

 

Hospitals notify immigration who stop you leaving the country.  If you dont have the money then you have to make some financial arrangement. 

1 hour ago, stephehr said:

What a bunch of BS  Why was this not done years ago?  Daah stupid

Because the they need the easy money now to help national security

Thanks.   Looks like a new registration then.

I have bought a second hand drone and find it is alredy registered with CAAT.  i have the registration document and a bill of sale.  Does anone know from experience if the registration can be transferred to new owner,  thus hopefully saving time for the process of registration.  Also can i fly atraight away with this registration document?

Just a follow up to my enquiry. I went to the the Yontrakit dealer and they had the scanning device needed to check out my car and did some follow up work. Helpful garage and not too expensive. Dont think that they have seen too many older :Skodas in Phuket. The Superb Estate looked good too me but i have cut my losses on cars in Thailand and the Octavia is with me until I expire. Will use this garage again although a bit of a drag from Krabi.

hey guys thanks, that is good info. i already phone the place north of mission hospital but he cannot help but told me about a skoda showroom in phuket................. maybe i will be in luck

I have a 10 year old Skoda Octavia which needs the computer resetting as the engine oil light doesnt go out. Anyone know of garage that handles VW or Skoda. in phuket. I live in Krabi and dont fancy the drag to Bangkok

Thanks for any feedback

I saw Dr Parry 2 days ago. I cannot speak too highly about him. The back pains I went to see him about were not his within his scope, they were for a cardiologist. He referred me on to a superb cardiologist who has given me the first accurate diagnosis after 6 weeks of trailing around various doctors and hospitals.

I thought Dr Parry was very proficient and his examination was thorough. Incidently I did leave his surgery bring able to turn my head and look over my shoulders, which I have not been able to do for many years.

Seeing Dr Parry was money well spent

Get your wife to have a private conversation with the Police officer in charge of your case to advise you on the best way to proceed. they work much better when paid a bonus

My suggestion would be that you do the transfer in the province where the bike is registered (and presumably where the seller lives as well). Then if there are any problems they can be fixed on the spot so to speak.

Then after all the paperwork is cleared take the bike back to your province and re-register it in your name locally. That is easy and not too expensive either and only you need to be there.

It will take a couple of hours for the bike to be inspected and a new number plate made.

We have arranged that we go to the bike shop where he bought the bike, for them to raise the bill of sale and affidavit.. Then we go to the tax office to transfer ownership in the book. He will take passport and work permit. i will take passport and letter from my immigration offic for proof of residence. Then I give him the money and when i get back home at some time I will reregister in home province..

I hope that covers everything

Thanks everyone for your imput

Buying off has a different meaning than buying from.

I used to speak English, but 10 years of dumbing down in Thailand has taken its toll. ......... However, maybe I am buying off a farang. I am paying him money so that he gives me his bike

Buying in Phuket and live in Krabi. I seem to remember when a farang friend sold his pickup in Krabi, with a Chiang Rai plate, he had to get a form signed by immigration here in Krabi confirming his address in Krabi s othat the Tax office would transfer ownership.

I never usuallly bother but the way things are going it seems best idea is to follow the system and register the vehicle in my name, in case of accident, theft or whatever might be waiting down the road

I am going to buy a bike off a farang, in another province. The bike is registered in his name

I don't know where you live, but if in Pattaya, it's a pain in the ass...

Alltogether, you have to go THREE times to DLT Chonburi!

One time with the bike, to check the frame number.

Thanks for info. Does he need to show proof of residence from immigration

Signed copies of passport incl pages with visa and entry dates,signature in reg. book,sig. on power of attorney form and bill of sale. The last 2 forms can be had at any mocyc. or car dealer.

I am going to buy a bike off a farang, in another province. The bike is registered in his name.

What paperwork do i need to get from him so that i can register it in my name when i get home.

The Mazda 2 sport is a very likeable car. Has everything going for it, except there is no English

owners manual [so they say] and the media player is too complicated for my better halfr. It qualifies for the 100K rebate. It feels bigger than it is. Rides well and is nippy.. It would look better inside if she would take off the plastic wrappings

Go Zoom Zoom

tomartor

time to get online with your bike shops in your home country. It is a wild idea, but if they have what you need, then someone will bring it to you.

OR...go online to bike shops in Singapore. Could be that the hub you are looking for is awaiting your arrival...???

Best.....

thanks for suggestion burgdawg, been online for past few days. .. nothing available at what i can afford , plus high shipping costs and time. probike in bkk tell me to buy a new set of wheels as easier and cheaper option....................lol

just hoping someone on tv may have something

The Ritchey Zero rear hub on my road bike has bearing problems and i need to replace with something as soon as possible as i am due to leave Krabi for Singapore in 2 weeks

Does anyone have, or know of a 32h rear hub [black] for 8/9 speed, that is available. i would take a set if i have to , front 28h. or even a second hand set of 700*23 wheels if price affordable

Tried local bike shops and phoned others and not getting anywhere fast at all

Thanks in anticipation.......................

Just an update

Last week was 3 years off the booze

Life goes on.............................. without that problem

Feeling good

I have just noticed this post and can add that I also had problems with Tesco Aeon ATM machin

I have used it a number of times and it has been ok. However , earlier in this month i used it and never got my money from it

The bank slip indicated the amount of money asked for but also said not paid out. So i queried with the staff who wanted me to leave the machine, which i would'nt do. I got my gf on the phone and they told her the machine was out of order. but no sign up, and it had been used before me as i had to await my turn.

The manageress [maybe] wanted to hide but eventually got someone on the phone who went through the usual business of check with your bank. which i did, So that cost me time and money and then 2 days later the Aeon bank had taken the money from my account, although it did return again

So they knew the machine was faulty [???????]

At the tine my opinion of the staff was that they were unhelpful and i even wondered if it was supposed to have been my fault.

Anyhow, i wont be using that one again