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Got me stumped......

3 minutes ago, chaam2017 said:

Really? 

 

But how can the airport-visa people know I'm not coming from Europe or something?

And exactly how are you going to get from departures to arrivals?

This used to be possible, not anymore.

2 minutes ago, bazza73 said:

IMHO hydrochloric acid is a bad idea

TBH I really do not know if it was hydrochloric acid or what it was, it just smelt a bit like this, whatever it is it did work.

The water I use in my house is from a deep bore and is not really nice to glass, I had two additional bedrooms with ensuite built a couple of years back, the showers are glass enclosures, they are almost impossible to keep clean.

By EDTA then do you mean Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid? Can this be purchased in Thailand?

Haven't I read on here before that some immigration offices are requiring the the pension document is certified by MFA in Bangkok, not translated, just certified that the signature on the declaration is genuine, especially if it is the first extension application?

Just now, transam said:

A stat is fitted to a road car engine set at a temp that ride needs to operate at optimum performance and protection, that's why rides can have a different stat temp...YOU stated don't need a a stat in LOS cos it's warm which is total misinformation..

We will have to agree to disagree, the engine coolant temperature can and often will be hotter than the stat opening temperature, as once open it can do no more, it's job is done, the rest is up to the exchange of heat, i.e. airflow and coolant flow.

In Thailand the engine would get up to operating temperature quite quickly without a stat, I am certainly not saying you should operate without one, just that you could, try it in a cold climate and that would cause issues due to operating temperature possibly being too low in circumstances, that ain't happening here.

The protection of the engine temperature wise is the PRV to the expansion tank and the the operator monitoring the temperature gauge. Trust me, if the airflow or coolant flow is restricted in anyway, then the engine will overheat with or without the stat.

Just now, transam said:

You ain't on a boat............

Exactly the same principles apply.

1 hour ago, transam said:

I don't think you understand what a stat does in relation to an engines  temp requirement or the cooling system installed...

Tell me why different engines have different running temps controlled by a stat which open and shut at that engines temp requirement...?

I fully understand what a stat does, 100%, I am a fully qualified marine engineer, so do have some background!

Different engines will have different optimal temperatures, hence the need for differing stat opening temperatures, this will be determined by the manufacturer of the engine, the whole reason that engines are built with 'loose' tolerances when cold is that when the engine reaches the optimal temperature these tolerances are now correct, hence why there are tappet clearances on an OHV type engine, or cam to bucket clearances, piston ring gags, big end bearings have a clearance etc. etc. if they were a close fit to start with, then the engine would seize when at temperature.

In a cold climate then yes, I would agree that the stat has a big part to play in the coolant (and therefore engine) temperature regulation, if it was in Siberia, then it would be critical, otherwise the engine could not get to the correct temperature, we are not in a cool climate, so the game changes quite a lot. 

When I was offshore, we used to operate a lot in SE Asia and removed the Amot valves (stats) to improve the cooling water flow, along with increasing the size of the plate coolers for the heat exchange, this was the ONLY way to keep the temperatures down, another vessel had keel coolers, which work fine in cooler sea water temperatures and when the vessel was moving, not so when the sea temperatures increased and / or the vessel was stationary, as the heat exchange could not happen and therefore overheating would occur, nothing to do with any stats, only do with an exchange of heat to dissipate the heat built up in the cooling water.

Whilst, conversely, in cold sea water areas, the Amot valves were critical and we would even partially close valves to keep the temperatures.

The cooling of an engine is all about the flow of a cool liquid around the engine, if the engine temperature increases, then the causes can be no or slower flow of the coolant, so the water pump deficient, a blockage in the water jacket, radiator or hoses, a failed closed stat (that should not happen with a wax type), or the exchange of heat is not correct, so in the case of a water cooled car engine the flow of air over the radiator.

It is unlikely that the stat would be causing this in this instance, given the fan issue prior.

Once running, it would be extremely rare for an engine to be operating at a lower than optimal temperature in this climate.

10 minutes ago, transam said:

Rubbish......

 

And why do you say that? A cooling system thermostat in a cold country makes perfect sense, however here once the coolant is at operating temperature then it will be fully open and therefore cannot regulate the temperature anymore, in Thailand the ambient temperatures mean that the engine or coolant never really get that cold, making the thermostat pretty much redundant after a few minutes.

The airflow over the radiator is the only way of keeping the temperature of the water consistently cool (regulated), cooling fans today are thermostatically controlled to give better cooling regulation, so would not be perhaps running when the car is blatting down the motorway, but would be full blast when the car is going slowly etc.

As the coolant expands due to the heat, so does the pressure in the system, hence the expansion tanks now seen.

The increase in temperature could only be caused by a difference in airflow across the cooling radiator, or a change in the ignition timing etc. (which is near impossible nowadays).

8 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

72 or 79, both seem to be on the cool side.

I'd say very much so, the whole purpose of having a pressurised cooling system is to allow the temperature to be hot, the hotter the better up to a point, obviously too hot is detrimental, but so is too cold, by pressurising the system the water can go to over 100 degrees C.

The thermostat is only there to allow the engine to warm up quickly, it is not there to regulate the temperature, all it does is stop the flow of water until the coolant reaches the set point temperature of the thermostat.

The whole design criteria of the engine will be based around an optimal running temperature to allow the differing metals to get to the correct clearances.

In Thailand there isn't a great deal of advantage in having a Thermostat, as the ambient temperature is never that cold and it is one more bit to fail.

2 hours ago, bangkokairportlink said:

 

Everywhere online it is written that vinegar is even used by pro car detailing.

So I am sorry but I do not believe your story.

 

 

If it is written online then it must be true...............

I can 100% guarantee that the vinegar solutions do not remove these hard spots from auto glass once they are ingrained in to the glass, I spent hours upon hours trying to remove some extremely annoying and stubborn ones from all of the glass on my car, not a hope, I had blisters from trying!

I even tried ceramic hob cleaner, as that can remove some spots on glass.

Ended up buying some special stuff from Lazada, was imported from Malaysia, sorry, not sure of the exact name as not home at the moment.

This stuff came in a small plastic bottle with a sponge, when applied it did remove the spots relatively easily, there are no ingredients written on the bottle, but I suspect that it may be a very weak solution of hydrochloric acid, as it has that distinctive smell to it. I tested it carefully prior to using it, including on paint, seemed to be no issues.

I reckon it depends on how long you leave the spots for before trying to remove them as to how easily they come off.

Oh, tried the clay bar route, no expert on these, but as the glass has some very small pits in places, then that did not work out well at all!

I always leave mine in car park 3, ignore level 5 (entry level opposite the hotel) and head down one or two levels.

8 minutes ago, JackThompson said:

I am very interested in the answer to this question, as I am also considering a path to citizenship. 

I would have thought that the requirement is for income tax payments and not capital gains tax payments, as it is an absolute requirement to have a work permit and so by definition be working and paying income tax?

2 hours ago, The Deerhunter said:

This is Tuesday, three working days late and I am allowed up to 5 working days late.

2 hours ago, The Deerhunter said:

I am sorry but I am 2 days within the 5 day grace period

I suppose if you apply a little logic to this, then it could be construed as being correct in that 5 working days, plus the weekend = 7 days 

2 minutes ago, perthperson said:

 

The OP should ignore posts which speculate or which provide 'advice' without full knowledge of the facts.

 

The best advice has already been given and that is to contact the Labour office for advice/assistance.

100% correct.

5 minutes ago, Sydebolle said:

Well, then you might have the wrong information. Money not "earned" is not taxable, i.e. non-salary payments resulting from court rulings (severance, unfair dismissal etc.) or gains on stock exchange (likewise losses cannot be written off in eventual books). 

 

Totally incorrect, Severance pay in Thailand IS subject to taxation, the amount taxed is dependant on certain factors, in the case of the OP, then she is entitled to severance pay in accordance with the Labour law, as her 4 yearly contracts were unbroken, so would be considered continuous service.

She would get 180 days severance pay (in reality, 6 months), of which the first 300,000 THB would be tax free, the rest is taxed at the prevailing rates.

Had she been there for longer than 5 years, then she would have had a bigger tax break, as there a bigger allowances, 7,000 Baht per year of service and then only taxed on 50% of the total.

The table below illustrates the rates applied, although this maybe a little out of date, as the Income tax allowances have been revised for 2017.

As far as I know as it is a child, then the documents required should be relevant to you as the Father.

1. Entirely up to you, it would do no harm to get the Thai passport.

2. No, I am pretty sure that he does not have to attend.

3. MFA only certify the translation, though I am not sure if a certification of the translation is actually required.

10 minutes ago, Eff1n2ret said:

Outgoing as well? Where do you go for that? Being over 70, I have used that gate on arrivals, but I didn't know there is one for departures.

Located on the lower level, close to the escalators that would go to the security area for the non-priority passengers. (both ends)

2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

He is asking about a multiple entry non-o visa not a OA visa.

OK, sorry, then my mistake, although I hope the OP is aware that this would mean leaving the country every 90 days.

The info is reasonably clear on the Thai Embassy London website, no idea if there is a limit to the number of visas they would issue, given the monetary requirements, then would there be any advantage to keep on applying for the visa in London over getting an extension of stay based on retirement as the cost of both are not that far off being the same if you get a multiple re-entry permit on an extension.

Non-Immigrant Visa Category “O-A” (Long Stay)
 

36 minutes ago, chowny77 said:

How does a foreigner working in Thailand harm Thai peoples lives and property??

If working illegally and doing a job that can be done by a Thai, then it is harming the People and country, it is taking a job off a local and likely not collecting income tax.

57 minutes ago, Expattaff1308 said:

I'm at a total loss as to all the bickering its like a pi$$ing contest for petes sake. I thought the forum was to exchange information seems I was wrong.

The owning of the Yellow Book & ID card is a personal choice, much the same as wether you want to drive a toyota or a ford.

 

Not bickering, more like a never ending debate!

The question, which has been asked umpteen time in different threads, was asked as to the benefit of having the pink ID card, (there was no mention of the yellow Tabien Baan).

I stated that IMO there is no benefit or advantage, note the IMO part, as you rightly state it is personal choice.

If indeed it is possible, then I can see no benefit in being able to book an internal flight in Thai script, which would mean being in the website in Thai, when I can book it using my native language and use my Thai driving license for ID purposes.

@Tanoshi appears to be very fortunate that DLT allow him to use only the Pink ID card to renew his license, they should not, it is a requirement for them to check the immigration status of the applicant, as you should have non-immigrant status to obtain a 5 year one, if taking copies of the passport etc. then can just as easy take the original as well.

There a few reasons why I would not want a Citizens ID number to replace my passport number on my Thai driving license, not least of which there could well be issues using it for a rental vehicle in another country, as most rental companies require to see your passport as the initial ID and I have been asked to link the two in the past as it is a foreign license.

You can buy or sell a car using the yellow Tabien Baan, you do not use the ID card as proof of residence.

Anyway, enough from me on this subject, it really has been done to death.

4 minutes ago, nanglong218 said:

My Thai missus doesn't help as she can't believe they want photos of the inside of our home.

Why not get her to contact the Buriram Immigration office and ask them if they need photos, I'm sure she would believe them.

7 minutes ago, Tanoshi said:

You can use your Thai ID card to book and travel on local flights, they are outside the area of issue.

Have you tried that using your Driving Licence to do that.

 

If a Driving licence is a form of ID why do you have to show your passport at the DLT to renew your DL.

If you understand how Thailand administration works the Tabien Baan and ID card can be used just as Thais do to renew a DL, book local flights, open bank accounts, selling/purchasing a vehicle register for tax etc.

Alternatively you can carry on using your foreign ID (passport) proof of address (certificates of residence) and numerous photocopies of various documents for administration processes.

Sorry, I totally disagree with 90% of what you are saying and I understand the system probably as well, if not better than you do, I have been here for a very long time and dealt with officialdom in that time rather a lot of times!

Are you 100% sure that you can book a flight using only your pink ID card? I seriously would doubt this as flights are booked using English characters and not Thai, an airline should only accept a form of ID that corresponds to the name on the ticket, I have flow numerous times using my Thai license as ID for an internal flight.

Passport, again, old stuff, of course you must still provide your passport to renew your Thai driving license, as would you even with the Yellow Tabien Baan as proof of residence, unless your are a citizen (and possibly a PR), then this would apply to all, as it is the only acceptable proof of citizenship / legal residence status in Thailand.

It would apply in the case of immigration / police wanting to see you passport as well, the Pink ID card would prove nothing to them as to your legal status here.

Opening a bank account, this would depend on the bank and branch at the time, 99.9% would still insist on your providing a passport as opposed to a pink ID card that most will not know what one is, granted, once opened it may possibly be OK to use as ID for account withdrawals.

Registering for tax is a simple process, not made any simpler by providing a pink ID card.

I did say that the Yellow Tabien Baan has its uses, not so sure that the pink ID has any more advantages to offer though, other than you can put it in a wallet.

18 minutes ago, Tanoshi said:

t's an opportunity to integrate into Thai society and use your Tabien Baan and ID card as proof of address and ID at any government establishment for administration purposes, just the same as a Thai would.

I would agree regarding the Yellow Tabien Baan, as this does have limited advantages as a proof of address, whereas the Pink ID card is of little use, technically you are not even supposed to use it outside of the area of issue, it is an adaptation of the card issued for neighbouring country migrants.

This subject has been done to death on numerous topic posts.