Seismic
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50 minutes ago, BumGun said:
Wasn't there a thread from some guy on here who had overstayed for a decade (or more) and wanted to know what might happen when he went to leave ? A pity the thread was locked. i'd have loved to have know if it went well for him, could have show him this article 🙂
I'm curious as to how she was let back into the country if she was booted out once before ?
As to the quips that this is only an article because she's a pretty girl, maybe they are unaware of how the world works ?
I also have zero idea why she's not been bailed by one of her dozen boyfriends. Whole story is bemusing really 🙂
As long as he made it to the airport without being detained then he would have had a 20,000 baht fine (the overstay is capped at that amount). and after paying it would be put on his plane.
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1 hour ago, 1happykamper said:
Pattaya will be such a sht show... with too many tourists... not enough infrastructure and more filth and crime.
I'm in Pattaya now. Huge difference in just 5 years. Things are looking very filthy and rundown.
I have been coming since 1981, honestly I don't see any difference, things looked filthy and rundown even back then.
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16 hours ago, cedel said:
but on the other hand with the proposals of former PM Sretta of taxing foreigners who stay more than 6 months per year in Thailand
This is not a proposal but law. If you reside in Thailand for 180 days or more in each tax year then you are considered a tax resident and required to file and pay tax. The only difference since 2024 is that the loophole of only bringing in money that was earned over one tax year before has now been closed.
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6 hours ago, Captain Monday said:
The difference is a visa requires Embassy/consular review, and an application fee that is ”non refundable, in all cases”.
ETA are approved online in minutes or hours as a matter of routine, unless you are on some kind of blackist or inadmissable for some reason, the stated point of it all.
Minutes or Hours... ROTFLMAO, I remember when the US introduced the ETA, and also promised approval in minutes or hours. I never had one approval in less than 24 yours. So you think Thai immigration can do better?
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On 8/27/2024 at 12:19 PM, Kerryd said:
Keep in mind that is "his" story and you can bet he's not going to admit that he (or his wife) did anything wrong.
Got to love that scam. Pay them for 10 years and if you make a claim they double your rates to make back "their" money faster.While I agree with most of your post, I have made insurance claims a couple of times over the last 42 years and never had my rates jacked up 100% or even anywhere close. I have told you a million times to stop exaggerating.
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59 minutes ago, Cricky said:On Thai roads YES.
It's a different system here on Thai roads.
It really annoys me when foreigners complain about this and that regarding driving on the road. I see foreigners coming to intersections blasting their horn aggressivly. When approaching an unsigned intersection without traffic lights just allow the first vehicle right of way, wait your turn.
Roundabouts are a big problem, Thai's are too polite, they stop (having right of way) for vehicles entering.
There are many examples, foreigners need to assimilate, learn these techniques.
It's not a 'different system' it is a lack of common sense, consideration for other road users and a firm belief that what they do is right and everyone else is wrong. I have not really seen anyone coming to an intersection blasting their horns aggressively, either Thai or Foreigner. Roundabouts are a problem not because they are too polite but because of the ones who charge into the roundabout thinking everyone else must stop for them. There is zero understanding of right of way by Thai drivers, either at T-junctions, cross roads or any other form of intersection. They simply keep pushing until others have to allow them out. Basically Thia's throw out the highway code when they get behind the wheel and do what they have seen others doing while they grew up. Driving standards here have not improved in the 40 years I have been driving here, because there is no real enforcement of the traffic laws. Trying to assimilate Thai driving habits will get you pulled over in short notice back in the real world. There is no 'technique' to learn, what you need to do is simply drive defensively and expect them to do the unexpected because they generally will.
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2 hours ago, Don Chance said:Western people take it for granted that things in Thailand are the same as in their country.
After 40 years here I can safely say I do not know a single person who believes things are the same in their own country. It is one of the main reasons that people come here.
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On 11/24/2022 at 2:45 PM, stoner said:
i love this about thailand. you mean that vehicle that has a 300 percent duty on it to make it that value reported ?
my lada awaits....true story my dad bought one when we were young...it was yellow too.
25.2 mill actually. The cost of luxury imports into Thailand is astronomical.
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2 hours ago, Neeranam said:Good move to help foreigners, yet they continue to moan.
Lets be honest here. This is designed mainly to attract wealthy Chinese and hope that this will also be accompanied by accelerated Chinese investment in sectors that can foster technological advancement in the Thai economy. However there is no hard evidence to suggest that this will (As hoped) kick start the Thai economy in any way. It will also essentially shrink the pool of potential condominium buyers (who will now have a more desirable investment option) in a market that has long been oversaturated with empty units.
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6 hours ago, natway09 said:
Light on fuel, no passengers, no problem, up & over to Suvarnabhumi.
Don Muang was not used for bombers, they went to Utapau
U-Tapao didn't take larger aircraft until the runway extension was completed in June 1966. prior to that KC-135's, C-130B's and other large aircraft used Don Muang. The First B-52's were based at U-Tapao in April 1967.
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3 hours ago, Mac Mickmanus said:
Every woman in Pattaya is a prostitute and can be felt up anytime someone wants a grope ?
What a terrible thing to say about Pattaya! However on walking street...............................................
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12 hours ago, Mac Mickmanus said:
Its quite different when you are in an establishment that offers prostitution , there groping can be seen as being part of their job and that's why you go there for .
Its a different situation when a person is in public and isn't in the sex trade
Yep, you clearly have never been to Pattaya! ROTFLMAO.
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This is why crane drivers (and Banksmen) should be well trained. You should never attempt to lift a load that is beyond the capacity of your Crane, but this means you actually must know the capacity of your crane, including SWL, boom limits, stability limits.
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On 8/9/2022 at 3:14 PM, Regyai said:
Fascino is the biggest player, their flagship store is on North Pattaya Road
If going there too onerous give them a call +66 33 046 118
Yep that is the one I used when I lived in Banglamung many many years ago. Excellent range. They have several stores in Bangkok too and can generally always get what you need if you call them first.
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"plans to bury cables on nine roads in the resort before the end of this month" Does not actually mean that this will happen.
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21 hours ago, Denim said:
I think Thai law , like UK law , does recognize a common law wife/husband if people have lived together for a number of years. As such both parties have rights to any assets shared during relationship.
The exact rules for this I do not know but a lawyer would provide details and they are probably available online , mostly in Thai.
To say why this is probably so is the fact that in the past many Thai couples only had the village marriage ceremony and did not bother with registering it at the Amper.
Naturally enough this often caused issues and the common law wife legislation addresses these.
The principle of a common law or de facto marriage (whether it concerns a heterosexual or homosexual couple) is NOT recognized under Thai law. Marriage under the Thailand Civil and Commercial Code shall be effected only on registration being made.
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On 8/5/2022 at 5:00 PM, jesimps said:
There were also several coppers outside collaring people for dropping cigarette butts.
Not coppers, they would be Tessakit.
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Really?, the PM should get his <deleted> together and realise that things like this will keep happening as long as Thais are allowed to ignore legislation.
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Israeli Tourist Sparks Outrage Over Shoe Rule Dispute in Thailand
in Thailand News - Discussion
Do you know what 'In my opinion' or even 'without a shred of evidence to support my claim' Means? if you did you would not post this ridiculous response.