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On 2/19/2021 at 9:07 AM, bluebluewater said:

I know three different fellows who have condos to sell.  Not a nibble, not a chance, and they see no change for quite some time.  To a man they have all said that buying instead of renting was a big mistake.

Curious where your friends are selling their condos, I may be in the market, but looking for a good deal.  PM me with links for viewing pics/pricing please.

Exact ; so wrong focus ...

First, how would you compose this to focus on the child’s eyes?

Would you do it in post? Or change the angle, or subjects position, etc?

Second, I disagree that the OP needs to “focus on the eyes”. I think the intent of the image is humor, “look at this tiny kid with such a big ball”.

However, I can understand being drawn to the eyes of this impoverished looking child. If the OP was trying be ironic/humorous, they should brighten up the image in post and reposition the child in a more colorful setting. Lastly, the ball is filthy, and makes the subject appear impoverished, when on second look she’s actually dressed quite nice.

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Surely someone has a recommendation?

sounds like every condo in sukhumvit area will fill your demands..and remember that sumhumvit is the longest street in the world

Hello TVF! My Thai wife is traveling to BKK for a two month visit.
I’m looking for your expert opinion on the best place for her to stay. The mansion where we normally stay has become surrounded by karaoke bars, and it’s impossible to get a good nights sleep!
Our criteria:
Near BTS, safe, TV/Fridge included, under 20K per month (but would consider slightly higher rate), studio OK. Good street food and/or talat nearby. Preferably not motor bike taxi dependent.
Victory Monument, Ari, Ekkamai, Thong Lo, or in that general corridor.
OK, I realize all of our criteria might be hard to find, but please let me know if you know of a near perfect fit.
 
Thank you so much!
 
 
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They age badly eh?  My wife's 59

11 hours ago, Kabula said:

If she is beautiful and always doing selfie's and looking in the mirror she's probably a narcissist.   If she tells you she's not a good person, and makes odd statements, admits to being ignored, taking cell calls and running, and tells you she feels nothing without getting cash, she could very well be a covert narcissist with absolutely no soul.  A very dangerous creature.

Agreed.  Over-selfie is a good indicator.

11 hours ago, Straight8 said:

This seems like a classic case of finding a suitable provider for her and her family, and if you can do that, you stand a good chance to prosper.

Even though Straight8 is skeptical of this girl's intentions, there is a universal truth here worth commenting on.  I believe you can generalize that Thai women seeking farangs and farangs seeking thai women have similar goals in mind. Both are seeking something better, more exotic, and potentially more promising than what they can find in their home country.  

For the Thai women, it includes what the farang husband can bring to the proverbial table.  It's natural for her to seek a provider, not only for her, but for her family as well.  

It doesn't matter how successful she is.  If she makes 3 million baht per year, she's not going to give you the time of day if you make less. She's not going to want to introduce her Kee Nok farang to Mom and Dad, when she's a successful Bangkok Lawyer.  She may bang a few good looking westerners, but only for sport, not marriage.

The OP's girl could have a big payday in mind by desiring to introduce him to her family, or she could simply be eager to show her family that she's being a good daughter and actively attempting to bring wealth and prestige to the family.  So while her ultimate goal is the hope and promise of a better life and higher prestige for her family, it doesn't make her intentions ignoble, it makes her a good daughter in Thai culture.

However, these dreams of the future, and promises of a better life, soon meet head on with the reality of marriage and living in a cold western country.  Hence the 90% hypothetical, yet believable, divorce rate as quoted earlier.  

Op, it's not an easy road you're planning, not for you, or for her.

Thank goodness TV doesn't have any nasty trolls[emoji1]


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On 10/10/2016 at 8:41 PM, KhonKaenKowboy said:

That site almost makes this one look legitimate.  Kind of like the boiler room businesses  in Chiang Mai, seemed to have a heavy Canadian influence (an overlay,, perhaps).  Many working with fake degrees and no future  back home (as if they even had a home).  Just a microcosm of the Thai TEFL industry, complete with fakes, frauds, paedos, and people on the run.   Good riddance.

Spoken like a true ajarnforum troll.  Were you on that site?  What was your handle?

As usual, this thread has gone completely off topic, lol!

I'm considering this procedure and have the following estimates:

United States (North Carolina)

Bosley - $5.66 per graft, 3000 grafts needed.  $17000.

Jernigans (local to North Carolina) - $4.00 per graft, 2500 grafts needed.  $10,000.

Thailand

DHT Clinic - 95 Baht per graft, 3500 grafts needed.  $10,000.

Yanhee - 80 Baht per graft, 2500 grafts needed.  $6000.

So, you see there's a big difference between price and number of grafts needed.  I tend to believe the lower grafts estimates (Jernigans/Yanhee) because I know I have low density of hair per square cm in the donor area. My gut tells me the higher cost estimates (Bosley/DHT Clinic) are due to greed, but I could be wrong.  Perhaps these higher priced firms can achieve better results, any advice from TV members is appreciated.

The cost savings by choosing Yanhee would be significant, but I can't find anything on the web about their hair transplant section. 

Having lived in Thailand, and worked side by side with Thais in a professional environment, I know the work ethic is high, and the service level in private medical facilities is much better than the US.  If I choose Yanhee over Jernigans, I'd basically get a free 2 week trip to Thailand, although I'd probably not want to go outside the hotel room the whole time for discomfort and appearance...

One thing positive you can say about our new PM (the General) is that he is willing to adjust his thinking based on facts rather than hold firm so not to loose face. I think there is hope for this country after all.

Another point is that decisions made by the new PM will be implemented quickly, without the need for discussion.

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My guess is most of the people telling you to stay in the UK are old.

Times have changed and school isn't important any more.

Home school them. Apart from general knowledge in a few different subjects math and language (English) along with maybe physics are the only important ones.

Teach them about sales and marketing too, which you will learn yourself as you build your online business, and your kids will be running their own companies like everyone else will in a few years when the machines take over (unless everyone wants to end up on the dole).

I am not old but having raised 4 kids I have a good idea of what it costs.

He cannot go without family health insurance for 1 thing as the $$$ he said he has is not near enough to self insure when you have kids involved...& even that single item will be a big burden on the finances he said he has.

Mania, correct me if I'm wrong, but won't his kids and wife be eligible for Thai healthcare? Assuming they are all dual citizens.

I can only assume you dont live in Thailand, please correct me if I am wrong?

Thai healthcare, yes nice one, try rocking up at Bumrungrad with your 30 baht healthcare card.

Yes, you are wrong.

If he's living in Chumpon, I doubt he'll be driving up to BKK for healthcare. If he's trying to stretch a dime, do you think private hospitals are in his budget? Back to the question, if the kids and wife are Thai, won't they be eligible for Thai healthcare?

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My guess is most of the people telling you to stay in the UK are old.

Times have changed and school isn't important any more.

Home school them. Apart from general knowledge in a few different subjects math and language (English) along with maybe physics are the only important ones.

Teach them about sales and marketing too, which you will learn yourself as you build your online business, and your kids will be running their own companies like everyone else will in a few years when the machines take over (unless everyone wants to end up on the dole).

I am not old but having raised 4 kids I have a good idea of what it costs.
He cannot go without family health insurance for 1 thing as the $$$ he said he has is not near enough to self insure when you have kids involved...& even that single item will be a big burden on the finances he said he has.

Mania, correct me if I'm wrong, but won't his kids and wife be eligible for Thai healthcare? Assuming they are all dual citizens.

Having made a similar move, but without children, I offer the following:

1. Work: Position yourself for success. Have you considered taking some of the money you've saved and getting a certification that might allow you to work in Thailand? Or, allow you to work somewhere near Thailand, like Australia as others have mentioned. I'm thinking something like a specialty welding certification, commercial diving, recreational diving instructor, etc. You might find something that can be learned in 6 months or so, and would pay big dividends in your future no matter where you live. You could work offshore for 3 months, and live the good life in Thailand for 3 months, and so on. Lots of Falangs here doing that.
2. Living in Thailand: I agree, it is probably a good to try it out for one year. Rent someplace in the area you want to stay and see how it is on a day to day basis. See how you and your children adapt to the new surroundings. After a few months, or even a few weeks, you'll see how expensive things really are (might even be less expensive than you imagine), you'll see if you really can get deported for washing your car (haha j/k). You'll see the real Thailand. Not saying it's better or worse, but it's different than being on holiday. You're renting now, and you're a carpenter, so it's not like you can't leave for a year and go right back if you need to. The good news is you're in a great position to make a move; no house to sell, no business to liquidate, etc.
3. Education: How do you feel about your kids going to a Thai school? They are half Thai, after all. Seems to me they would have an advantage since they can speak English already. I'm trying to look on the bright side here, and admittedly have no idea what the education system in Chumpon is like. Have you looked into it? I'm assuming they have Thai passports or could get them easily.

I say go for it, but with eyes wide open.

Good Luck!!!

But it was unclear whether these entrepreneurs had encroached on the forested land or whether they bought the land from the locals who were granted the right to utilize the land by a cabinet resolution in 1998.

The solution seems ridiculously simple, any land that is not in the hands of the people who were granted the original lease reverts to parkland. Job done, next?

Not really, Ramrod711. With the creation of the park the locals already living there were given right to do what they wished with the land. We don't know from the article the extent of those rights, whether they included the right to sell, lease, etc. However, given that some folks with a lot of money, probably enough money to hire a real estate attorney, felt that they had purchased the land or at least purchased the right to use the land, I'd guess the rich folks won't be going anywhere.

When National Parks are created, here or just about any country (including the US), there are usually people living there already. These people are usually allowed to stay, and are granted a general warranty deed or special warranty deed. The general warranty would grant full rights to do whatever they like, and the special warranty would place certain restrictions. Something like you can't mine this area, or you can't sell it, or you can't build a commercial structure here. These are terms we use in the US, but Thailand has similar tiers of title. Again, I'm sure anyone investing large sums of money would research this point to their satisfaction.

The locals in this story probably did come in to a large sum of money when they sold the land, or the rights to the land, but we don't know what happened to the money after that. Obviously, some of the locals didn't buy condos in BKK, and decided to stay on, and stay on doing what they do best...farming palm oil, But, they are probably farming on government owned land and will have to go. Unless... the resort owners decide to parcel off a few rai and create an indigenous peoples attraction for tourists.

To all anti-government supporters on TV...happy now?

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Alwyn, people like you, who have been backing Suthep no matter what stupid remarks come out of his mouth, had soon better realize that this guy really is crazy. Stop torturing yourself with trying to come up with ways to justify his madness. PCAD in itself is an oxymoron. If the King is head of state, then it can't be a bloody Democracy now can it? Give it a rest, and tell your Thai wife that you can't logically support her cause anymore. She'll be pissed, but hopefully she'll see the light.

Do you know what did this man do before? Some-one well knows, who shot him. There are two sides of every coin.

What an idiotic statement to make. I suppose the teacher that suffered the same fate had a dark side too? I say rest in peace to the victims, at least they don't have to suffer people such as Loles again.

Amanpour is filled with herself. She's not the only one. The integrity of journalism today is held for ransom by the corrupt politicians who are being interviewed. The best interviewer See is Charlie Rose. His interview yesterday with Masayoshi Son was terrific. He asked tough questions and Son was great. Where he couldn't answer, he said so.

The BBC can also come up with some good interviewing. Even the "great and the good" , come up short when they are presented with "real" questions, here interviewed by Mishal Husain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzSJyFVQlTU

Thanks for posting the link to this interview. Mishal Husain does a great job shredding up Abhisit, and I wouldn't mind seeing her interview Yingluck. However, Mishal Husain probably wouldn't want to interview Yingluck simply because Yingluck's hands are clean. With Abhisit, PDRC, Suthep (etc.), there's too much low hanging fruit to pick, and one can easily back these clowns into a corner and expose them for what they are, greedy politicians who will do anything to get their snouts back in the trough.

Humorous to see the holder of an English-language Masters degree has abandoned using English in interviews; no doubt due to her abysmal showings in the past. Unfortunately for her, the non-answers still permeate despite the new use of a translator.

What a great interview, thank you for posting it. As I've said before, it's standard protocol for head's of state to give interviews in their native language only. If this is all you have to pick on, her giving interviews in her native language, you really are reaching. I thought Christiane Amanpour asked a lot of poignant and tough questions; the rice scheme, possibility of a coup, her brother's influence, secession. What more do you want? You people are nuts!

Is the end game at 9:39 again? Or will it happen on the 13th of the month again? I've heard this so many times I'm getting confused...