Hanuman2547

I haven't been down to Bang Saray in a good 15 years.  An expat friend of mine his Dad and wife moved into a house they own near the beach there.  They have been there almost 20 years.  Prior to that he was an expat in Bangkok for roughly 30-35 years.  He's pushing 80 but seeme to like it quite well in Bang Saray.  

As for me, well I know of a nice little place on the beach but I'm definitely not going to broadcast it and let the hordes move there.  

Unfortunately I went through this same situation 15 years ago.  My oldest luk krung son at the time was 19 and studying at university in the USA.  When he turned 20 I had him come back to Bangkok and the house and land was then put in his name.  He had everything he needed such as name on tabian bahn, Thai ID, and passport.  It was all pretty straight forward and not too difficult to do.  At the time we had one year to come into compliance with the transfer.  In reality the Land Office knows nothing about it until we filed which was 10 months after she passed away.  

On 4/6/2020 at 12:38 AM, Redline said:

Was he even born in Thailand?  Next we will see step sons and brothers died in England or Italy?  No Thais ever dies in China?  Or, nobody wants to live in China 

According to the article, he was born in New Jersey which is a state of the USA.

On ‎3‎/‎31‎/‎2020 at 12:32 PM, thrilled said:

I’m in the U.S. 1 in my county. Don’t know who. Deaths in the U.S. and in thailand are low compared to the cases. Ran Paul and I agree it is way over blown.

If I lived where you live maybe I might feel the same way.  But I don't live there.  I live in King County which includes Seattle and Kirkland in the state of Washington, USA.  This is where it started in the US.  I live 5km from the nursing home where it really took off.  It's a whole different game here.  Most businesses are closed.  Unfortunately I work in an industry that cannot be shut down.  We are open 24/7/365.  As of yesterday at 3:35pm we currently have 2,865 confirmed cases of positive tests for the coronavirus.  In addition, we have 200 deaths.  This is just for one county in the state of Washington.  Obviously those numbers will go up.  At my place of employment we have three people that have tested positive and about five that tested negative.  We are waiting on one who got tested yesterday as his live in GF has tested positive.  He is only 23 and his GF is about the same age.  It's very different in many places across the USA.

19 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Still think of it as the old Merlin... 

Me too!

On ‎4‎/‎3‎/‎2020 at 7:36 PM, bwpage3 said:

Dave where you get your info? Thai news?

 

We are all still going in to work here in the USA

 

99% of the businesses are open.

 

Out of 600,000 people, 24 tested positive in the last 2 weeks in our county.

 

No panic here.

 

There is reality and then there is repeating unworthy new sources.

 

We have over 1000 people working in one building

 

 

 

Lucky you!  I live in King County which includes Seattle and Kirkland in the state of Washington, USA.  It's a whole different game here.  Most businesses are closed.  Unfortunately I work in an industry that cannot be shut down.  We are open 24/7/365.  As of yesterday at 3:35pm we currently have 2,865 confirmed cases of positive tests for the coronavirus.  In addition, we have 200 deaths.  This is just for one county in the state of Washington.  Obviously those numbers will go up.  At my place of employment.  We have three people that have tested positive and about five that tested negative.  We are waiting on one who got tested yesterday as his live in GF has tested positive.  He is only 23 and his GF is about the same age.  It's very different in many places across the USA.  

A female co-worker of mine has just tested positive for it today and she is in her late 40's.

On ‎3‎/‎31‎/‎2020 at 10:26 PM, frequentatore said:

Any of you going for short rides?

Have seen roadblocks? Do they bother cyclists?

Not yet, but it's a day to day thing.

^{I definitely would not be returning to the USA at the moment.  It's much safer in Thailand than many places in the USA.  My county alone has more cases and more deaths than the whole country of Thailand!}

Yes, I know a lady that is 61, overweight and not in the best of health.  She tested positive earlier this month.  Currently she is self isolating.  Have not heard of her current status.  

Hardrock hotel was always overpriced for what you got anyway.  I always chose other nicer hotels.

In the USA you do not see people wearing the mask when they go out.  Not one expert speaking about the virus has stated that wearing a mask would prevent the spread of Covid-19.  Even in heavily hit places like Seattle, where it first started in the USA and has a higher number of positive cases and deaths than the entire country of Thailand, has anyone come out said that wearing masks would prevent the spread of the virus.  

You could also try Rama IX Park out in Suan Luang.  There are places there where you can cycle at a high rate of speed around an oval.  A lot of Thais riding $$ road bikes in pace lines.  They generally ride between 30kph and 35kph.  You can also go a bit slower through the main areas of the park.  Adjacent (well almost) is Nong Bon where there is a 4km track around a lake.  It's quite nice and a lot of shade as well.  Can also go over the bridge in the middle for a bit of a hill.  

On ‎3‎/‎27‎/‎2020 at 12:30 AM, Dogmatix said:

 

His younger sister Fongchan Suksaneh was luckier than Udom as she was born in Thailand and was able to claim Thai nationality several years ago under the 2008 amendment to the Nationality Act that partially restored the right to Thai nationality to those born in Thailand to alien parents who are not both permanent residents under certain circumstances. But there is a cut off date (1992 I think) and it is discretionary. Fongchan is now a lawyer.  So her Thai citizenship was extremely useful to her in opening up a restricted profession.

 

Congratulations to Udom. He was bummed out about being rejected for Thai nationality over 10 years ago but he must have improved his profile and got qualified. I think he was too young before and didn't have much work record to show.  I am not sure why he would bother to spend B70k to renounce his US nationality.  He doesn't look like he earns enough to have to pay US tax.  I hope he got US passports for his kids before he did it but probably not.

Hopefully being a lawyer she is a bit smarter than her older brother and kept her US citizenship and keeps her US passport valid.  Doesn't have to use the passport except every 10 years when she goes to renew it.  

3,000 cases by the end of April?  Here in King County in Washington State USA we have 1828 cases and 125 deaths as of 3:30pm this afternoon.  I can only imagine what are numbers will look like at the end of April.  

Two terrible human beings.  They need lengthy prison sentences and hefty fines to repay.  

I would go with Prachuab.  The air is better and HH is not far away if you want a bit of western restaurants and bars.  PKK is quiet which is very nice.  Pace of life is slower.  I first visited PKK in 1983 and it was lovely.  Renting an apartment or house is much cheaper than a lot of other areas.  Bought a house on 6.5 rai there over 30 years ago.  The main beach is nice.  I'm not familiar with local transportation as I have always had a car.  

1 hour ago, newnative said:

The majority of the voters voted for Hillary.

True, but that's not how US Presidents are elected.

14 minutes ago, GarryP said:

I am surprised that they will allow non-residents to use their facilities. But good for you if that is not a problem. 

On the roads is ok.  Just another farang riding a bike or running.  Inside the grounds of ISB is another story.

16 hours ago, GarryP said:

Looks nice, but when I looked at the prices of rentals (only the condo prices), living there would be beyond the reach of Mr. Joe Average (108k to 315k/mth). It is the kind of place where the employer is covering the rent of the expatriate, who will be in Thailand for a 3 or 4 year stint. And house prices are way, way out of my range, up to 48 million Baht.  

 

Not doubt a wonderful upscale neighborhood but I am afraid I will have to stick with places like Bang Krachao which would be more accommodating of us less well off folks.

Yes, Nichada is extremely expensive for both rent and purchase.  I can only afford to ride my bike through the area or go for a run around the lake.

3 hours ago, koratkarlos said:

I am in the USA now scheduled to return on the 28-March.  The situation in the US is ever changing and frankly somewhat chaotic.  I talked to my sister who is a practicing doctor in Washington State and she said many physicians are symptomatic but can't get tested.

 

This morning I've decided to cut the USA trip short and get back to Thailand where I live ASAP.  I am concerned about getting stuck in the USA.  I will report any issues encountered during my trip home.

I live not just in Washington State but about 5km from the epicenter in Kirkland, WA where the first mass cases started showing up.  It is very crazy here.  I would advise to get out now before flights are cancelled.

5 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

 and hopefully ban the League Cup forever.

Exactly!  There is no reason for this competition.  The FA Cup is enough.

Just declare the season over if on 4 April the decision is made to continue the suspension.  All teams in the relegation zone stay in the EPL.  Those in the lower league do not move up.  Liverpool is crowned the champion which is really just a formality.