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13 minutes ago, Galong said:

None of my Thai friends know anything about it, but all of my expat friends certainly do. 'On paper' it might not openly say it's directed at foreigners, but as someone who lived here during Thaksin's reign, I'm pretty sure his dislike for foreigners had some influence on the puppet. 

As a resident in Thailand for the past 22 years may I ask examples of Thaksins dislike for foreigners ? When he was in power all the overseas exchange rates were going great, ENG pound 85 baht, US dollar 45 baht, AU dollar 33.5. A a self funded retiree with a Thai wife that's all that worries me. Everything else is business for Thais.

I got knocked back for the Australian aged pension as I didn't return to Australia 2 years before it was due. So I sold my home in Australia and I invested the proceeds into a term deposit fund at 5% per annum. I only send money to Thailand when needed, living expenses etc. Will that money be taxable in Thailand. I don't need to send any large sums as I own a house in Bangkok, my condo in Pattaya and I own a 4 years old car. Thanks.

I'm currently getting 4.85% for 9 months, Australian Government Guaranteed.

Do Thais need a reason to lose it?

Given their ages we can probably dismiss the yabba theory. It's more likely they were drinking Lao Khaow, I've seen it with my wifes family and neighbors some guys go totally feral when they are well past their limit.

Who was hit on the head when the crime was re enacted?

12 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Ya gotta love the consistency..... 

 

 

While we're all getting hung-up on rules and regulations... the Thai's just don't care, even those in authority !!!  

 

 

 

 All Thai government departments are like having a good $**t, the jobs not complete until the paper work is done.

 

Let the users decide after all it's their life. I've seen my wifes brothers hit the Lao Khaow when I visit them up north and we have a party. May I ask is that a healthy beverage as it totally wrecks them.

One special massage shop I go to I change into my birthday suit after I go up the stairs.

Maybe the first step would be to contact Wise and enquire if this message is genuine. I must've used Wise over 30 times and I've never had a problem. Their exchange rates and prompt transfers is why I've recommended Wise to all my expat friends. Years ago we were ripped off by all banks with ridiculous exchange rates and fees, with a very slow transfer time.

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

It has everything to do with Anutin.

So I take it kids weren't smoking weed prior to Anutin legalising it. I know from my Thai family and others that Thai parents never show any responsibility towards their kids. How would they know because their parents were exactly the same.

Hi all, I have several Thai bank accounts and I use KBANK for my auto debits. It never carries large amounts due to security reasons. Anyway I was renting a holiday property and when I decided I wasn't going to renew my contract, I went to the original bank to cancel the power and water auto debits. It took me 8 visits to 3 different KBANK branches before they got it right. My wife did all the talking so they can't say there was a language break down. Cheers.

Hi all, In recent years I get a chronic sore throat and cough after drinking tea or coffee. I've received advice in regards to this matter by the means of numerous sources, all to no avavail. I've tried decaf tea and also coffee with no relief. Even water has been suggested but that exactly isn't a decent drink first thing in the morning. Where I'm living in Thailand right now supermarkets don't have the wide range of goods such as the supermarkets in Pattaya. So at the moment it's either drink water or suffer the consequences. Cheers.

1 hour ago, Phuketshrew said:

Taking the p!$$ ?

I've heard some absolute rippers since relocating to Thailand 22 years ago but this one is a real pisser.

Hi there, I'm in Pattaya and I use an agent for my one year visa. The service is great and eliminates all the hassles when visiting the Jomtien Immigration office. That said do agents in Pattaya run the same service for drivers license renewals, if so what would the cost be? Cheers.

On 1/7/2023 at 10:39 AM, BananaStrong said:

Some students are easier, some have more money, and sometimes you feel like you have more free time to teach (example:  a good time for you).

 

Absolute minimum is 300, regardless.    Top end is 1000.   OK, now we have a range.

 

If rich, go from 700 and don't settle under 500.  rich people will think it's better if more expensive.

 

if poor and you like them, 300.   really, why not discriminate?  some students are better and easier.

 

I'd advertise group sessions........1000 for 3 students, one hour.   

 

note:  I'm not a fan of online language teaching at all.  write a book, do youtube, try patreon, whatever....I've talked with soooooooooooooo many parents upset with the quality of online teaching during covid.  not your fault, but that's the perception now.  

Hi there, If parents understand English proficiently enough to asses the quality of online English tuition, then why don't they teach their kids themselves. They would have first hand knowledge of how they're progressing and it's free. Cheers.

36 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

 

Don't feel bad. You are not alone. Thai is a very difficult language to learn, for most of us. 

 

My personal opinion, is that for most people who speak the Western languages, they are able to think in circles. Most of us are taught the art of creativity, and the virtues of an open mind. So, if you mispronounce or improperly state something, an effort will be made to try and stretch the mind, to figure out what you have just said, and what it means. This is especially true of Spanish. Not as much with French. 
 
It is not at all the case with Thai. If you do not nail it, it is your fault, and little effort can and will be made to accommodate your lack of perfection. It becomes a huge challenge when trying to speak or converse here. If the tones are not right, most Thai people are completely lost or unable, or unwilling to even venture a guess as to what you are saying.
 
The exact opposite is the case with most Spanish speaking people, nearly anywhere in Latin America. And that makes it so much more rewarding. I speak decent Spanish, but it is of the Mexican variety. I have traveled all over Latin America, including Cuba many times, and can converse easily with the locals. It is infinitely more fun than learning Thai. Frankly, there is nothing about the Thai language I like. Nothing. Spanish sounds like music or poetry to me in comparison. And using the same alphabet is immensely easier, in addition to not having to deal with the ridiculous tones.

 
And the last part is the most important one. I find that throughout Latin America, when I am trying hard to be understood, people reciprocate that effort, and try hard to understand me. And I think they may be more creative, or more linguistically skilled than most Thais (able to dance in circles intellectually, to interpret and figure out an answer to an unfamiliar problem). You seem to get huge credit for trying to speak Spanish, even if it is very imperfect. I do not get any of that here. Nunca. Nada. Zero. You do not pronounce it perfectly here, and most do not have any idea what you are saying! And there is no effort made to attempt to figure it out. Lame. Very lame. That gets very old. 

Hi there, I've lived in Thailand for 22 years and even though I'm married to a Thai my Thai speaking is minimal. I learn't from the old proven KISS method. That being " Keep It Simple Stupid ". So write down the 20-30 most important words you use on a daily basis and work on those until you get them right. If you have a lady friend she'll correct you if you're wrong. Cheers.

Hi there, As my Toyota Fortuna is starting to show it's age I need to renew the film on the windscreen. How much would it cost to replace the old film. Thanks.

I've seen this Thai teenage male problem many times in my estate. From the day most Thai males are born they are spoiled out of control by their grannies when their parents go to work. By the time they're school age they are totally out of control and can throw all sorts of tantrums when they don't get their own way. Once they are teenagers they hang about with others their own age group so they then have total disregard for the law. Only yesterday a youngster opposite our soi was bashing his head into a concrete wall, all because he locked his keys inside where he lives. When I approached him he was showing his teeth and snarling like a wild dog. I've seen him behaving like this several times. May I add he goes to university and was awarded a Kings scolarship, so it appears that most young guys have same lawless traits.