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On 1/17/2023 at 1:05 AM, Mike Teavee said:

I think the next step is to go into the bank to get a letter confirming the withheld tax and upload it to the site

Is this true? I filed online recently to claim withheld tax on bank interest but didn't upload any papers. Are we meant to?

On 4/24/2021 at 1:18 PM, IvorBiggun2 said:

I started the taking of the THC this morning

Did you continue and did it work?

I've found that THC (but not really CBD) helps with anxiety.

I noticed in Air Asia Ride there are options like "quiet driver", "new car", "English speaker".

I had the idea that there should be entertainment options like "Play own music via bluetooth", which could improve the experience for us, especially for long rides e.g. during traffic (recently I was in a cab for 4h due to traffic which would've taken 0.5h without). I know we could just use our earphones but feeling the bass from the car's system is more enjoyable.

Maybe taxi cabs could even offer video screens on which we could watch YouTube videos etc. I know we could watch things on our own smartphones but it can cause motion sickness whilst in a moving vehicle.

On 8/3/2023 at 6:42 AM, omnipresent said:

Is there any progress with a common ticketing system for all mass transit networks in Bangkok / Thailand (like there is in other countries e.g. Japan)? Mangmoom?

As lines increase in number and complexity, the more need there is for a common ticketing system, otherwise it can be unfairly expensive to use the network. Have you guys been to Japan? Here's the Tokyo railway network map:

The common ticketing system works very well there. Getting somewhere in Tokyo often requires a few line changes (that may be operated by a different company) but the cost doesn't increase on each change. I hope Bangkok will be similar.

Have you ever been annoyed by the music that the driver put on in the cab that you are riding?

How has your experience been in telling them to turn off the music?

Have you ever been successful in connecting to the car's sound system via bluetooth to play your preferred music?

There's also InDrive. I might try it one day.

All Thai Taxi had shut down, right?

On 10/5/2023 at 8:49 AM, thaiowl said:

Found this online

Here's a clearer version:

It looks like this is simply a formal approval. It says nothing about agreement that it'll be the personal property of the spouse and not marital property, so maybe that'd be a separate document. That could be the key to ensure that the wife can't take 50% of it upon divorce, and also when it comes time to sell, consent from her would no longer be required. You sure wouldn't want your wife preventing the sale of your property when you want to sell.

On 10/9/2023 at 1:05 PM, KC1980 said:

Is 7 days enough to travel to Thailand?

Are you going by boat?

16 minutes ago, still kicking said:

Don't hold your breath

I know, but if it ever happens to you then may also like to know the procedures.

What are the steps to report and claim compensation for physical injury that was caused by unsafe pavement and that required professional medical treatment?

On 10/5/2023 at 8:49 AM, thaiowl said:

If the form of consent is not signed, the purchase/sale can be revoked within 10 years of the transaction taking place.

Wow, so there could be risks involved if a man buys or sells property in Thailand without his wife's consent (and vice-versa). This needs looking into.

On 10/5/2023 at 6:51 AM, LukKrueng said:

they don't check any records so you can simply say you're single and that's that

It's illegal though to make a false statement to government isn't it?

5 hours ago, Sydebolle said:

in case of a divorce, the investment goes 50% to your wife, if the source of the money was earned during the marriage

"earned during the marriage" doesn't cover money that was received as gift or inheritance, right?

On 10/4/2023 at 11:17 PM, Peterw42 said:

Maybe you are thinking about a document to make it not a marital asset, similar to what foreign husbands sign when a Thai wife buys a house during marriage

I wasn't sure what the consent form was about, I was just reading around and many sites mention a form e.g. "Spouse Consent Form (If married)" at https://freshbangkok.com/guide-buying-investing-bangkok-condos-foreigners.

So is there only this one form that she'd sign, and is it about agreeing that the property will be the foreign husband's personal (not marital) property? If so, then even if wife's consent isn't required, it would be better to get it (if possible), right?

Also, how about when it comes time to sell the property... on that web site under the heading "Seller Document Preparation" it also lists "Spouse Consent Form (If married)". What is that about? Foreign husbands need the wife's agreement to sell the property? What if he didn't get the wife's consent when he bought it?

I've been searching around for answers and have been getting conflicting information.

Can anyone answer the question based on their experience?

If the wife's consent really is required, where is the form obtained? Is there any link to download it?

My online report got rejected 10d after application, telling me to visit in person.

8 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

Don't seem to be any in Chiang Mai!

https://goo.gl/maps/XvShC69b7p9H5W7F9

8 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

What is their (TTB) full title now as I get different answers on Google/Wiki!

TMBThanachart Bank

Which apps are good for food delivery these days with great discounts?

I noticed in the AirAsia app they do time-of-day based restaurant deals (so competing with eatigo). It could be worth trying.

2 minutes ago, NextG said:

What has your home country to do with anything?

We're used to not having to pay.

2 minutes ago, NextG said:

If you think it’s a good idea to hold one in case of emergency, then it’s a good idea to be prepared to pay for one.

I'd rather still want to avoid such fees if possible.

I did hold Thai bank cards for many years in the past but found I rarely used them but was charged automatically for them every year, so I thought they were a waste of money and cancelled all of them.

On 8/4/2023 at 3:41 AM, moana said:

If you must have a physical debit card then the best deal I know of is the TTB Basic Account + TTB Lite Debit Card, which is 200 baht for 5 years, no annual fee. TTB also doesn't impose the silly cross-province fees for their own ATMs/branches, so you win twice.

Thank you, it's not free but is still much better.

On 8/4/2023 at 3:24 AM, NextG said:

200 baht per annum too rich for your blood?

I'd rather spend it on food.

I don't expect to use a card very much, but I think it's good to hold one in case of emergency.

I assume that in most of our home countries we're not charged such annual card fees.

I've found that Grab is quite expensive so would like to try other platforms.

Bolt looks interesting.

How have your experiences been with these?:

AirAsia
Cabb

Robinhood

Muvmi

The government had also offered one didn't they?

In Phuket it seemed that a massive tip is already included in the prices quoted by Grab (e.g. over 400 THB for a short distance).

On 6/28/2023 at 6:56 AM, Crossy said:

You can use your contactless Visa/Mastercard on both lines and get a "transfer discount" on your total journey.

Is there any progress with a common ticketing system for all mass transit networks in Bangkok / Thailand (like there is in other countries e.g. Japan)? Mangmoom?