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German documentary reignites sex tourism concerns for Thailand’s Pattaya
BusyB replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
It's not even a question of the sex tourism reputation. That's a given with Pattaya and Patong. What really stinks and gets decent people angry is the under age trafficking and the official involvement and collusion in it. Who cares if the documentary is blocked in Thailand. The main thing is the rest of the world gets to see it. -
Multi entry Non-O retirement visa
BusyB replied to BusyB's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
A slightly belated thanks guys. -
Multi entry Non-O retirement visa
BusyB replied to BusyB's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
The Non-O not the O-A. Can't be bothered with that one. Doesn't really matter, but if there was a multi entry Non-O for retirement purposes available somewhere I'd go for it. Guess I'll just renew my extension next time I'm in country that's all. -
Cha Am, 30 minutes north of HH. Nice and relaxed, fairly 'Thai' and budget accommodation available. Can get busy at weekends and national holidays, but so does (all of) Prachuap. You can get reasonable and cheap digs in Pattaya and it can be a cheap place to live if you steer clear of the bars and gogogirls. Unfortunately you have to travel out of town if you want to swim in the sea.
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Has anyone had any success or been given any official info on this visa type? It seems to have been placed under fatwah on e-visa sites even when in country of residence. Any feedback from bordering country embassies/consulates? The Thai embassy in Germany didn't respond to my email enquiry. Unusual, they were normally very customer oriented in my experience.
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A Magical Mystery Tour - Phet Phet
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Republican George Santos expelled from Congress in bipartisan vote
BusyB replied to CharlieH's topic in World News
He also hasn't told quite as many verifiable lies as the Trump. -
Trump gives mixed messages on how he’d handle Israel-Hamas war
BusyB replied to CharlieH's topic in World News
They prefer dog<deleted> -
What has caused this pain for more than 20 years?
BusyB replied to simon43's topic in Health and Medicine
Do yourself a favor and go see a good orthopaedist. Worth their weight in gold. Experience talking here. -
Docs needed for retirement renewal?
BusyB replied to Huayrat's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Utterly ludicrous. -
Korean Man Threatens Balcony Jump, Deceived by Thai Woman in Pattaya
BusyB replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
That's pretty aggressive behaviour - and the damage he's doing to himself can be turned on others in a flash. Carrying a knife and threatening suicide is a major red flag. -
There are ways of subduing people like that without hitting them or even tasering them or damaging them in any way. It requires training, practice, skill and a positive mindset - something unfortunately lacking in many police jurisdictions even though they have the resources to implement the training programs. Having said that I'd be unlikely to intervene in a Thai domestic dispute. I know what the probable outcome will be and don't fancy it. But one can still call the police.
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How often do people say ''Thank you.'' for such gestures? Or even nothing? I did specify 'generally' And I'd be unlikely to hit someone who's that aggressive anyway - male or female. More likely move away if possible - let them go. Sooner or later they'll hit another wall that'll stop them. In the cold light of day someone like that is to be pitied not feared.
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Generally polite people don't hit either men or women for whatever reason. Have learned to defend themselves effectively without doing so. And also hold doors open for other men and women and children, allowing them to take precedence. Also know how to gracefully accept when another man or woman or child gives right of way and behaves politely towards them. I rarely experience anything else and I'm really no shrinking violet.
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Bogans can presumably be any color.
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I obtained a certificate of income from the German Embassy in BKK. It needed to be verified by the Dept. of Foreign Affairs. However NOT at actual DFA HQ. Appointment is needed at Laksi according to them. There is however a branch at Level 5 in MBK where you can queue up, put your address on a big yellow envelope along with recent fotos or whatever (you'll have to ask I can't remember) and they'll process it and send it to you with a DFA stamp on the back. Costs a couple of hundred or so. Arrived a few days later. The frustrating thing about all this is that it is not mentioned anywhere in the list of requirements for Non-O or extension of same. So it caught me unawares when I first pitched up with the perfectly genuine certificate.