OneZero

Both frigate & sub decisions appear, at first blush at least, to make cost-effectiveness sense.

But, but, but, is the ridiculous CCP submarine issue 100% finally dead, or just a horror show Faustian devil to repeatedly rise from the dead?

18 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

Friday 12th has been declared an extra public holiday.

So the official holiday period alone is 12 to 16 (two substitutes for Sat/Sun).

Pure traffic chaos/party on the beach (road) no later than the 12th.

Whether the chaos will continue even after 16th? Not sure.

Thanks all.  Ya, I was already familiar with the above-mentioned dates. 

But I remember those "traditional" dates being extended in Pattaya area in the past; to provide for later water throwing, first in Naklua, then in Pattaya central, & then finally in Jomtien. 

Perhaps such extended dates have yet to be announced by Pattaya officials.

Planning - to get out of town.

12 hours ago, Dolf said:

Why is high cholestrol bad?

 

https://reason.com/2018/09/22/new-research-confirms-we-got-cholesterol/

28Feb2024:  How cholesterol denialism went from reasonable skepticism to pseudoscience - The Skeptic

6 hours ago, OneZero said:

Sunk cost -Yes.  But, to address only the cost -effectiveness aspects: that is not sufficient justification for making things worse with a 20–30-year expensive life cycle.

Plus, it also overlooks the potential logistic & political blackmail, & potential espionage considerations. 

 

Thailand was wise enough to not get too deeply ensnarled in the CCP's "Belt & Road" initiative traps ("Loss Leaders" to get a foot in the door). 

But the Thai military just can't resist the CCP temptations can they.

Sorry, what I meant to say was that the "Sunk Costs" to date represents only a small part of the total 20–30-year life cycle costs of a major weapon system from Development to Procurement to Operation/Maintenance to Disposal.  The Thai mission of coastal security has more cost-effective alternative solutions. 

The Thai government does not have a valid need to involve themselves with expensive strategic deep water navy weapon systems, especially when it was developed for, & dependent upon, CCP naval Doctrine, Organizations, Training, Logistics and Materiel Upgrade support.

6 hours ago, mikebell said:

The admirals are very happy; they've had/spent their inducements. Billions have been spent already (see Srikcir above).  Scrapping the whole idea now is not feasible even for a Thai flip-flop government.

Sunk cost -Yes.  But, to address only the cost -effectiveness aspects: that is not sufficient justification for making things worse with a 20–30-year expensive life cycle.

Plus, it also overlooks the potential logistic & political blackmail, & potential espionage considerations. 

Thailand was wise enough to not get too deeply ensnarled in the CCP's "Belt & Road" initiative traps ("Loss Leaders" to get a foot in the door). 

But the Thai military just can't resist the CCP temptations can they.

I'm thinking of having a look at one.

Since the June 2023 helpful reviews above, does anyone else have more recent experience?  

Where exactly on Dong Tan beach?

Between the police box & Pattaya Park (that very narrow road)?

8 minutes ago, OneZero said:

When the 5 year point is reached & LTR visa comes up for renewal of the additional 5 years:

If the Thai Govt & BOI administrators want LTR visa holders to be medically insured, it seems logical to me to expect that they very well may not be happy with someone that did not continue the medical insurance for all 5 years.

 

 

... or the continuation of the ability to self-insure by the alternatives acceptable to BOI.

When the 5 year point is reached & LTR visa comes up for renewal of the additional 5 years:

If the Thai Govt & BOI administrators want LTR visa holders to be medically insured, it seems logical to me to expect that they very well may not be happy with someone that did not continue the medical insurance for all 5 years.

29 minutes ago, Pib said:

 

TM.95 blank.pdf 179.09 kB · 1 download

Pib,

I downloaded the blank TM.95 form but am unable to fill /type information onto it. I don't know what I may be doing wrong.

Do you have any suggestions? 

Could someone please provide the link to the fillable /downloadable  TM 95 LTR Adress Reporting form.  Thanks.

Who is susceptible to Shingles?  Is it a result of measles or other virus in system from prior infection?  

If so, are some people not susceptible? 

1 hour ago, Ralf001 said:

 

I reckon he meant Bang Saray

I was thinking that - Sattahip District south of Pattaya.

17 minutes ago, Skeety65 said:

My advice would be to take the kitten to Dr Kwanchai in Bangaray.

 

This vet runs the animal army group that helps many stray dogs and cats. He won’t be able to take the kitten as he has too many already but he will give treatment at a very low price.

I’ve dealt with him many times and he’s a very kind man so you won’t get ripped off. 

 

‘’tel 085 0935954

Could you explain where bangaray is, thanks. 

I googled it without result, and don't want to phone/bother Dr Kwanchai needlessly since I'm sure he is busy.

52 minutes ago, swm59nj said:

To The OP.

You can try in Chiang Mai :

Santisook Dog and Cat Rescue 

66 81 638 2105

That is the only place I found when I researched it.  They open 9:30 am

Unfortunately Santisook is itself in need of financial support for multiple medical needs.  Food is not the major issue - getting medical issues treated is very expensive.  Unless medical issues are forced to be ignored, they in fact dwarfs the other issues.

6 hours ago, sqwakvfr said:

The great music part and good food I would agree on.  But when I got off I-35 from San Antonio the first thing I saw was a large homeless encampment.  Then I saw more homeless encampments and then more and more homeless. I thought I was back in downtown Los Angeles.  The first time i was in Austin was back in 1985 and it was great.  Every time I go back it is more and more disappointing. 

Do you know the source of the many homeless? Is it the illegal immigration?

Quote from above: "But if you want to see and experience the worst of it in Thailand - drive the highway between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai - I was genuinely scared - it was unbelievable - get out of their way quickly or you die.  Not just the minivans - it was trucks and utes too."

I couldn't agree more:  get out of the way quickly or you die.  They coming right at you in your lane.

11 minutes ago, Thailand J said:

the 35% reduction will lower your cost basis but in thailand the cost basis will not be used to calculate  your capital gain tax when you sell in the future.

In Thailand real estate capital gain tax is based on market value and years of possession, nothing to do with your cost basis. The land department will also accept market value instead of actual sales price.

 

True.   Land Dept was aware that not everybody here in Thailand would be telling the truth, so they established the transfer tax as described above: Tax "Assessed Value) (not competitive market value) and years of possession.  They will ignore a claimed sales price below Assessed value, but I think accept a claimed sales price higher than market value (which simply increases the tax owed).  So the transfer tax is not based upon any true Capital gain. 

CCP wants a foothold in Thai water with advisors, maintainers (& spies) onsite in Thailand.  Thai PM probably felt pressure by CCP to buy a CCP product (bad strategic move for Thailand) or risk losing the downpayment as well as CCP cordiality.  A better bet would have been for Thailand to pursue surplus US Navy Coastal patrol vessels, like the following:

U.S. Navy’s Mark VI and 40-foot Patrol Boat Updates - Naval News

Navy Decommissions 3 Cyclone Patrol Craft; Looking to Shelve Mark VI Patrol Boat - USNI News

US transfers trio of Navy coastal patrol boats to Egypt following joint training | Stars and Stripes

PH Navy gets 2 ex-Cyclone patrol ships from US Navy | Philippine News Agency (pna.gov.ph)

5 hours ago, Morch said:

Comes with a way higher price tag.

Purchasing a bunch of smaller vessels, and aerial assets at a lower cost would make a better return on investment.

 

 

Agree 100%.