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8 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

I want a lot of things but will not succeed.

I agree with your post, but....how you would separate the good visitors/expats from the bad? 

An IQ test? I doubt it. Then for all😂. Oh God🥴

What would YOU do?

Anyone being antisocial who is on a tourist visa - blacklisted for 'x' amount of years depending on the offence. BUT HOWEVER before that happens the authorities should clamp down on red light district activity and full moon party shenanigans. They practically invite these groups of degenerates. BUT AGAIN HOWEVER I have no power regarding this and so I just generally stay cool about petty stuff. As far as I am concerned Thailand at this point would thrive with a clean society and push for clean living expats/tourists.. but agendas, higher powers, I don't know what the plans are for this realm and why I don't get too worked up.

Very sad and I hope the authorities are going to put as much effort into this as possible and media outlets with integrity should keep updating on stages of SAD AND GENUINELY HORRIFIC events that happen to locals by locals with more vigor and empathy. This kind of thing is not even that rare and why I don't really want to hear about a Portuguese woman getting her titties out or a Drunken Brit getting into a petty brawl being portrayed as somewhat equal offences and incidences as what was reported here. Those with a soul and conscience would put such articles into a sub section, with main articles such as this getting the attention.

3 minutes ago, fondue zoo said:

 

 

It's okay, nobody is genuinely concerned, we all just saw some blurry boobs on a woman in a sarong and.. and, it's going to take some time for us to process that.

 

I'm glad you take it like that, but really what I am trying to get people to wake up to is why this site reports specifically of foreign people commenting the most petty offences? Specifically those from Western (read White) countries. I mean this site has always been a bit like that when it was ThaiVisa, but now it's a total clown fiesta it seems. Again having integrity and honour I don't like perversions of the truth which this site seems intent on portraying.

16 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Not a quite common name in Portugal.

Sounds as coming from far East. From Putin's Empire?

Her name has both Arabic and Indian origins, but knowing (personally, in the past..) some of the degenerate women from Europe who travel to Asia she may have changed her name due to some spiritual woo woo yoga nonsense and other trends. Maybe. Also there are lots of people of North Africa decent in Portugal, Spain and France so maybe from there. But anyway guys, this is all petty. I probably know Thailand better than most of you reading this. The nation usually has a murder rate 3x or more than an average European country (by murder rate) such as France or England. Whilst I do really like Thailand, I have these things called integrity and honour. A woman walking around with her titties out is very petty compared to what happened in Thailand that day, or even the Southern Provinces alone. Whilst I want Thailand to start getting rid of the the more trashy visitors, the authorities still allow full moon parties and an open red light district scene. Best thing you can do is just get on with your own life and let things play out.

On 2/11/2024 at 5:24 AM, zhounan said:

Let's be serious, the thought of settling in Thailand in those who are truly rich does not pass for a second. 

 

The nexus Quality expat-Thailand is a myth.

If I were rich I would live in Sardinia, Spain, Greece, certainly not Thailand.

 

I would say more like Monaco or Switzerland if you're talking really rich. Or an exclusive Island somewhere. Thailand is still a nice spot. Not that many tropical areas that are relatively safe and I have known quite a lot of expats that have done very well for themselves. Maybe not Swiss villa looking onto the alps type of guys, but still. 

1 hour ago, Eloquent pilgrim said:

 

 

apologist, appeaser, or just breathtakingly naive ?

 

Whichever it is, you are an integral part of the problem.

 

Probably a liberal pretending to be a 'free thinker'. I don't fall for social engineering but if you have been around you know Muslims cause trouble everywhere, and furthermore if you know what is written in the Quran and the Hadiths, you know for sure they are not compatible to live with anyone else on a friendly basis. Oddly enough they do have one ally in Western liberals, but that is the clown fiesta I want nothing to do with.

7 minutes ago, Bangel72 said:

Cultural appropriation perhaps, some may even find it disrespectful.

 

Sounds bizarre I know but that's the thing about respect, its individual.

 

Lets put it in the same group as "No excuses really for not wearing elephant pants", I hear ya. 

If cultural appropriation was legit, and not something that only exists in weirdo leftist circles, then I would lose my mind travelling. The world has basically copied Western Europe unless you go into the mountains, Thailand included.

On 4/8/2024 at 2:21 AM, stevenl said:

In English language sites, yes. Read the Thai sites and you'll see information on the Thai apprehended.

That doesn't really work out since in this case and many others the culprit is not of an English speaking country. Perhaps a moderator could interact with some of the publishers and would care to explain why they target negative news at a certain demographic? Unfortunately for them I watch Thai news and I know what happens, and to say a guy getting picked up on DUI is petty is an understatement. I mean it would be a good idea to explain yourselves, because you guys are already a shadow of what ThaiVisa was and lets be real, forums are already somewhat of a remnant. We don't have to click on your site.

If you're living in any country you should learn the local language. It's a respect thing and also has pragmatic benefits. No excuses really. 

15 minutes ago, Expat Tom said:

And the numerous bars advertising Russian ladies are still open on Walking Street in Pattaya....no zooming required. The obvious  in plain sight ignored while people upgrade their zoom lenses? Personally, I could care less what consenting adults do at sea and I don't visit Russian bars on Walking street.  

Regardless, I don't want to see people having sex in public, mostly due to children seeing it and if it opens up too much I will have to witness obese whales getting jiggy. Nightmare fuel. Totally understand Thais not wanting to see that also. However being a balanced individual it needs to reminded this kind of thing is petty, especially in Thailand where if you know the country properly you know this is petty compared to what goes down.

13 hours ago, TroubleandGrumpy said:

Behave yourselves everyone - this attack on Farangs by Thais with a grudge and a phone camera is not gonna stop anytime soon. 

It doesn't matter that much because 5 minutes later there will be a story of a local guy tying his girlfriend to his motorbike and dragging her down the road. It puts things in perspective.

Why exactly is this news worth reporting on? 

11 hours ago, barrybike said:

She deserved alot more than a 500 bath fine , too many Russians in Thailand now thinking they own the place 

The Russians I have come across are admittedly not friendly (they don't smile much but it's not a crime) but they cause no problems. Honestly I don't see non-Thais causing much trouble in Thailand, and on the rare occasions I do it's usually a drunk Brit or Australian, or a Chinese person taking rudeness and crudeness to a new level. 

How on earth did any Thai people end up in Haiti? It's basically the other side of the world and a location even other Carribbeans avoid.. Strange.

On 10/29/2023 at 5:52 AM, Shop mak said:

 

1) Many foreigners prefer to stay near Ayala Center Cebu. Many hotel in walking distance. Monthly rate start from 30,000 Php.

Some serviced apartments in nearby Mabolo area, 20 minute walk or 60 php taxi ride to from Ayala center.

 

2) Yes, but, some serviced apartments require a 3 months deposit, or a 6-12 months stay. Friends paid 32-36,000 Php per month, or more.

 

https://www.tancorresidential.com/#home

 

https://www.santonisplace.com/

 

There are more in same area, but my knowledge is outdated (pre covid).

 

3) Yes travel agents in Ayala center Cebu, and also in Fuente Circel can assist with SRRV.

Expats I met had all used a agent, the red tape is huge.

SRRV deposit from 5,000 USD (US Army) up to 20,000 USD.

 

I guess you already know that you can stay on tourist visa up to 3 year, a short trip out and return for another 3 years. No bank deposit or insurance required. No need to rush to get a SRRV.

I have friends living there, 9 years on tourist visa (3x3 years), but now get pushed towards SRRV by Immigration.

 

Traffic gridlock in Cebu are horrible 6-10 am and 4-8 pm. Air quality (low quality diesel) is another problem to consider. Cebu cough is famous. Nearest beach at Mactan near the airport. Beaches of quality are owned by hotels and have high entrance fee. Free beaches are rocky and dirty.

 

Expats there will advice you how to open bank account and get a driver license, without SRRV.  Current expat community is very small, post covid.

 

Contact hotels directly for monthly rates. Often less than any booking site.

 

More information on the local forum

https://www.philippines-expats.com/

 

Old comment but for anyone reading NEVER put down a three month deposit. They try this on in the Philippines because they want to take your money. If you think scamming is bad in Thailand, the Philippines is a whole new level. Just be firm with one month deposit or forget it and walk out. Especially in Cebu. Not many people want to say there (well, the Philippines in general tbh) and there are reasons for that. Unless it's die to visas, leaving Thailand for the Philippines is not a good move.

Thanks for replies

8 hours ago, BritTim said:

The METV, as advised above, is probably the easiest option. Also safe at the current time (but subject to change without notice) is to apply for single entry tourist visas in Vientiane.

Thanks. Is that by land crossing or going by air, and if the limited stay is 60 days (including the extension) I would need to leave and renter twice with 6 months. Would this be permitted or is it risky? Do I need to stay out of the country for a while or can I just bounce back in? I did read somewhere that only 1 land crossing in 6 months is permitted, but it changes so often I would like to hear from people with boots on the ground dealing with this. 

13 hours ago, Tod Daniels said:

You have your wires crossed a bit, a single entry tourist visa is VALID for 3 month <- that means you have 3 months to ENTER thailand and when you do you get stamped in for 60 days. You can get one 30 day extension on that for 1900baht at the immigration office where you stay. Then you're done
 

You could get a 6 month METV <- Multi-Entry Tourist Visa.. That visa is valid for 6 months from the date it's issued, it's unlimited entry with each entry getting you 60 days, and you can extend each entry once by 30 more days. Work that visa correctly and you can get almost 9 months of stay out of it. 

That'd be the choice, because this isn't the thailand it was pre-covid-sh*t show when people lived here on back to back free entry stamps, 30 day extensions and/or tourist visa entries..  

Thanks. The METV has quite a list of requirements for a 6 month stay. I would be willing to do these for a permanent move, but every time I come I would have to do the application and I still would need to leave the country once during my 6 month stay. 

I will be staying in the region soon. Is there a netted off section? Is there a real threat from dangerous jellyfish at this time of the years? 

So I used to stay in Thailand for long periods many moons ago, but back then I could just extend tourists visas every month for pretty much as long as I wanted. Things were very relaxed. I understand things have tightened up and I want to start staying 6 months of the year in Thailand. I am thinking of entering on a 90 day tourist visa and then flying out to extend for another 90 days. I don't know anyone who lives in Thailand anymore so what is the way people are doing this now? Recommended nearby SEA city to extend the visa in and is this the best method for staying 6 months in a year? How long do I have to stay to get the visa? Thanks in advance.

1 minute ago, swm59nj said:

Those mentioned are major incidents.  
Nothing to worry about.  Just be careful of drivers running you over trying to cross the street.  Even though you  are in a crosswalk.  Or the the light is green for you to cross.  It will be your fault for just being there. Or maybe brake failure according to the driver.  
If you have an issue with a local.  Don’t worry about ten locals attacking you.  Especially if it was just a verbal disagreement.  You should be fine.  It’s just a normal cultural thing.  No biggie.   If it involves a neighbor just keep moving away for your own safety.  Because if it’s such as a  noise issue.  If you try to talking to the person.  You might put yourself in jeopardy. 

Unfortunately not everyone lives in a remote village.  Or wants to.. Not saying incidents can’t happen there.  
And I have found a large percentage of the people that downplay common dangers in Thailand.   For the most part dislike and couldn’t make it in their own countries.  So they turn a blind eye.
 

These people would rather talk about a random British tourist having a minor temper tantrum than face the reality that if they have an issue with a local the vast majority of them don't have many recourse options. 

This is a yet another warning to other people. In Thailand to ALWAYS put yourself in a situation where you can walk away. If you have no monetary investment you could simply walk away. If the wife wants to build a house in nowherethani then let her work 2 jobs to afford that herself. The wife chooses the brother in law, ok she can stay with him then - that would be my attitude.