OneZero

15 minutes ago, JimGant said:

Well, at least with the LTR visa you can medically self-insure, with $100k in a liquid, non investment, account. In my situation, I have Tricare (based on my US military service), which BoI has realized has a very substantial coverage, that meets all their requirements. Either way, LTR wants you to be insured -- but is flexible, and realistic.

 

Now, on my now-elapsed retirement extension off of a Non Imm O-A visa .. I was required to have one of 12 (maybe it's 14) Thai medical insurance policies. This is a complete scam, hosted by these Thai insurance companies. My LMG policy has a 1 million baht deductible, per procedure! Is anybody realistically covered under this scheme? And the annual premium is 69,000 baht (and this is the cheapest of the 12 (14) Thai insurance companies).

 

So, the LTR visa allows me to cut loose from the Thai insurance mafia. This would never happen while I was on a Non Imm O-A retirement extension -- just too much gravy for the insurance mafia -- and their government co-conspirators.

 

 

 

 

In order to rid yourself of that "insurance mafia" why did you not just discuss with Immigration converting from that Non Imm "O-A" Visa to a Non Imm "O" visa" a long time ago?

1 hour ago, keystonecoppers2 said:

 

 

 

                               ThailandRyan!

 

 

           There was one (1) cop that was doing what the rest should do.

 

           Check out the video on Youtube:  "Thailand`s Fearless Cop/101 East Documentary".

 

           This will give you some (all) answers you need to now about Thai corruptions and

           sweeping everything under the carpet. Nothing can be done. It`s endemic in this country.

 

            Cheers!

(6) Thailand’s Fearless Cop | 101 East Documentary - YouTube

Chiang Rai Condotel - Google Maps

You have a beautiful family.  Good for you, and the birds.

I Apologize for not being up to date on this case.  Two of the suspects already confessed to what?  Just negligence or something criminal?

Quote: "Previously, suspects Tanuthaphat “Poh” Lertwittayawiset and Paiboon “Robert” Trikanjananun had confessed their involvement."

5 minutes ago, SGD said:

Is this it ?

Yes, that's it.

SkyPark Jomtien near intersection Tappraya & Jomtien 2nd Rd.  Short walk to Baht bus route on Tappraya.

skypark gym jomtien - Google Search

4 hours ago, Mavideol said:

just a little drop in the vast/immense ocean of Thai corruption, they should look at the top of the pyramid

Can't.  Les Majeste.

15 hours ago, jvs said:

Dr Waraluck, who worked at the Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University, was struck down by a policeman driving a Ducati motorcycle at a crossing on Phaya Thai Road in Ratchathewi district on Jan 21

Aha, I stand corrected.  Thanks.

so no queuing outside? which recently took 2+ hours

No.

Just to clarify:

Was there a que outside, and if so did you just avoid the que, perhaps by going in the exit door? 

1 hour ago, jvs said:

On the beach road in Pattaya?That is what we are talking about.

Yes, Beach Rd in Pattaya.

5 hours ago, sscc said:

 

 

There are a combination of  deep-root reasons why Thailand did not make the economic leap   ( too long and complicated to bother explaining ) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I agree, long explanations would be necessary to properly explain it all to the uninitiated.  Then those long explanations would be debated, argued, criticized.  I'll give you the short answer:

Historical Patronage* culture (starting at the top - the very very top) supporting Corruption. 

* In this system, the patrón holds authority and influence over a less powerful person, whom he protects by granting favors in exchange for loyalty and allegiance ...(ie, keeping your mouth shut). 

4 minutes ago, OneZero said:

thaitero, jacko45k,

I appreciate both of your comments.  I was wondering about this in the event I sell the condo and somebody else moves in without setting up their own payments.  Accordingly, I have decided against the auto debit option.  Thank you.

PS,

I think perhaps, but am not 100% positive, that one could just go to the bank to ask them to stop the auto ceductions from your own account.  In any event I have decided to forgo the auto deduction option.

1 hour ago, jacko45k said:

I was put off having direct debit for my electric bill by an exactly  same comment at an Expats Club meeting, namely you could not cancel it without the utility's acceptance. There are so many easy ways to pay these bills nowadays... I simply scan the QR code!

thaitero, jacko45k,

I appreciate both of your comments.  I was wondering about this in the event I sell the condo and somebody else moves in without setting up their own payments.  Accordingly, I have decided against the auto debit option.  Thank you.

3 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

but that's not the question. The letters seem to want me to go to Pattaya City Hall, which is just unnecessary, last year i just got the bill and paid it.  i suspect the letter is standard so i wondered what others were doing

I think there is no need to go to Pattaya City Hall to respond to the first "notice" unless City hall needs to be advised of anything not current or in error on that notice.  If all is correct, just wait for the bill.

BTW, if you have a condo that is your "primary residence", & a yellow book for that specific condo which confirms it is your "primary" residence, then show the yellow book to City Hall to have the tax "forgiven" (if the condo assessment does not exceed a ceiling amt, perhaps 5 million baht).

Thank you all for your posts.  ????

I wish to set have my condo electricity bill auto deducted from my bank acct.  I realize that I must first go to the bank with my bank book & passport to get their account verification on a PEA form.  Then I must take that form to the PEA office to set this up.  

Jomtien Complex Condotel is located near the intersection of Tappraya Rd & Jomtien Beach Rd.      I have googled PEA office Pattaya & see several locations*.  To avoid running to the wrong one(s) can someone advise which one(s) will set this up.

* PEA office pay bills Pattaya - Google Search

Yes, good, domestic vote.

But but but.......... Erdogan.

2 hours ago, Pib said:

It's my understanding that TM 6 Arrival/Departure card is now only required when arriving by air and not by land.   So, depending on how/where a person enters Thailand would determine if you must complete a TM6 for their latest entry. 

Pib,

I thought it was just reverse:

It's my understanding that TM 6 Arrival/Departure card is now only required when arriving by LAND and not by AIR.   So, depending on how/where a person enters Thailand would determine if you must complete a TM6 for their latest entry. 

8 minutes ago, Tayida said:

Something near Minburi will be great, otherwise any kind of place is ok if not in the centre. Thank you so much.

Min Buri - Google Maps

Might be helpful to say if there is a certain side of Bkk that you prefer. 

N - S - E - W?

Personally, I would hope there are some compliance checks, at least at the 5-year mark.  If the LTR becomes abused, it's continuance could be jeopardized.  

Ref Wealthy Pensioner.  BOI may change acceptance policies as experience guides them.  But, as of my 17Feb2023 post above, BOI advised me & I posted as follows:

An update.  I checked on the STATUS of my application, STEP 4, ACTION /View and noted that a document review screener made the following comment ref self-funding medical insurance, quote:  

5 hours ago, norfolkandchance said:

The last time I traveled (Jan. high season ) there was a long delay to get a bus to Jomtien. The bus company sold tickets to north Pattaya and then mini bused us to our hotels. Price was around B300.

OP best check with the Bus company.

Like "sandyf", I think that sounds like Bell Travel to North Pattaya, not the Jomtien bus.