Surasak

I don't see the option for FREE lessons, so this is obviously an advert for classes. Perhaps there's a desperate need of cash?

22 minutes ago, ThaiFelix said:

I dont know what all the commotion is about?  Just looks like my normal run to the shops each morning for the paper?

Your paper was spread all over the road this morning!

2 hours ago, Rampant Rabbit said:

you dont like his  opinion so you are going to hit  him, speaks  volumes.

I for one can understand his frustration. Being a little disabled myself, it can be very annoying with someone stood behind you, muttering and tutting. My attitude then is to go a little slower, knowing their time will come one day. My sincere hope is that their problem is five time worse than mine. Being Rampant Rabbit must have disadvantages, I guess?

3 hours ago, BritManToo said:

What's your rush?

I'm retired, plenty of time, standing in line in air-con isn't the worst thing in the world.

The later in life you get, you may not think like that at 80+

Some 15 years ago my wife and I went to the local Amphur for a yellow book. Asked the man what was required and given a short list of, Passport translation to Thai and photo copy of marriage license. He explained where the translation and copy shop was. Returned to the Amphur office about an hour later. 'Come back about 3 o'clock he said. 3 o'clock we were presented with the Yellow book and told we could get the Pink ID card from the office across the hall. All done and dusted and on our way home by 4pm and only 560Baht lighter. 

I have been reading here all the cock and bull some have to go through for a little yellow book and Pink card. Why Oh why, do the Thai people have to make such a big deal out of a very simple exercise!

7 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

It seems to me that Thailand might be shooting itself in the foot. I for one am considering not making my usual transfers to Thailand but using my UK ATM and visa cards to make purchases. Contactless makes that so easy now. I'll use the money I already have saved here to make minor purchases where a card isn't possible, but even many market stalls have QR codes now.

That sound like it might be expensive. Principals can be a fine thing until they shatter.

7 hours ago, Badrabbit said:

I pay tax on my 3 pensions in the UK do I now pay tax here too?

Depends on how much you bring in.

23 hours ago, fulhamster said:

Best time to go to the big supermarkets is between 2pm - 5pm.

 

On a Tuesday is my preference.

On 4/1/2024 at 3:19 PM, norfolkandchance said:

Saves having a night shift.

If the supermarket is in a shopping mall, like the one I use, the mall is closed and locked over night. Restocking takes place between 08:00 and 10:30am, before the mall opens. Its one of the few common sense things you will find in Thailand.

1 hour ago, eumenades said:

 

Wow. Someone on this site has studied history. (Or was it a Robin Hood movie?)

Please enlighten us as to which Robin Hood movie this was quoted in?

2 hours ago, BE88 said:

Stupidity cannot be fought

Not sure that it cannot be taught either, but the big problem being, there is a great deal of it about and one doesn't have to go far to fall over it.

2 hours ago, Rampant Rabbit said:

Blimey this is like Chinese whispers.............I never said it was a  snake some blind ole  duffer  did... give it a  few  hours an it  will be  a  herd of elephants doing the Can can , apologies to blind ole  duffers

Could also be the three Stooges dancing to Wipe Out! However, my eyes are dim, I cannot see and I'm damned if I can find my glasses.

42 minutes ago, scorecard said:

guess you mean 500,000Baht per annum, meaning money coming in less allowances that can be claimed. 

 

- Is that the situation regardless of age?

- Or is there an age point where this all changes?  (e.g. 80 years old)?

- And, if the funds coming in are all from a government old age pension and the recipient  has no other income, what's the situation?

 

1..Yes

2.. over 65

3.. Not to my knowledge, I am over 80

4.. As stated, it depends on the amount you remit to Thailand per year.

6 hours ago, Ben Zioner said:

Don't get it, with 500K you are unlikely to stay longer than the 179 days, that would make you tax resident. And, you'd need to show more that that to get a non-O extension for retirement.

I forgot to insert 500K 'per year'. Sorry about that.

If you are over 65 years old and do not transfer more than 500K into Thailand (Given all the allowances), then you are not required to pay tax in Thailand. In fact you do not have to register at the tax office, as they are not interested in the extra work that would generate given the number of foreigners in the country.

20 hours ago, ABCDBKK said:

Hope it doesn't. It would be a travesty. 🤣🤩

For whom?

It would solve a few problems!

5 minutes ago, bob smith said:

nobody forced you to read/reply..

 

you did that entirely of your own accord!

 

bob.

My replies were very, very few and far between. Stop kidding yourself.

The true answer is in the question.The smallest actor I can remember was Alan Ladd. He had to stand on boxes when up close to other people on set. I think Shetland ponies were used for his horse scenes.

IF you are indeed leaving, please do not post from afar. The drivel we have all had to put up with since your first post has been more than excruciating. Replying has been like feeding a deep hole with crap, and you certainly fed well on it. Good bye, I do hope it doesn't look very good looking back!

3 minutes ago, Hummin said:

Do you deny people have religious and spiritual experiences? For those who have, it is very real and true. 

 

Nature is complex, full of controversy 

Can't deny it, having never experienced it. For those who have, each to their own.