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8 minutes ago, swissie said:

Will not be easy in the beginning. (I know it). But in time you will re-establish yourself in the old (new) country. You will likely visit Thailand as a Tourist, just like I do.

- After 5 years in Thailand, I realized that country living in Thailand is mainly boring and living in Tourist-Hubs led me to the conclusion, that Thai's have no use for us Farangs. The size of our wallets is the only thing they are really interested in.
But like I said, nothing wrong with visiting Thailand as a Tourist.
Cheers.

Fully agree with that, particularly also since many things in my home country after such a long time living abroad have changed quite a bit too. 

You certainly have a point, it remains a bit of a mistery as to what our hosts really should make of us foreigners here. Hence the integration part falls short of my expectation.

Oh well. 

Indeed life in Thailand has changed quite a bit in the last five years or so, some things for the better, many not. I certainly have changed too, coming with age I suppose, my personal life has seen some changes as well, hence decision was taken to move back to the roots and start back home from where I had left for Asia some 25 years ago. It will be a challenging move and not easy to adjust, but I look forward to. Hence my positive attitude should help and get me accustomed again to the new old environment.

Does anybody know, would a Thai person joining me on the Visa run also have to pay 500 Baht to cross the border into Myawaddy/Burma?

1 hour ago, ChrisY1 said:

Another fine example of Thailands' understanding of safety issues.......not too many people here in any position of authority, have the slightest idea of health and safety.....no idea about preventing accidents/incidents, no idea of training or implementation....it's very backward for 2017....!

It's a Long, Long Way to Tipperary!

21 minutes ago, Jitar said:

The current model Camry, Accord and Teana are all 4 cylinders in Thailand. 

The V6's are older models.

Unfortunately you are right, wasn't aware that the 2.5L put in the latest Teana models has now only 4 cylinders. What a pity Nissan ditched their terrific 6 cylinder engine in Thailand. I'll keep enjoying my 6 years old Teana then for a while yet....

Nissan builds very reliable and long lasting engines. The Teana is also the only car in this category that gets a 6 cylinder motor. The sound is just great, no chance for the sawing machines in the Accord and Camry. The CVT works very well in combination with the Teana's engine. It pulls through from zero to 100 quick and effortless. Also overtaking is a breeze. I enjoy the unobtrusive humming sound of the engine at highway speed.

Isn't it ironic that government officials were the victims of this lift accident?!? Presumably one of their brethren signed on the last lift safety check report.... for a fee, of course!

"The new law also stipulates that people who sell cigarettes must be at least 18 years old"

however they are only allowed to BUY them if they are at least 20 years old. Go figure....

29 minutes ago, AhFarangJa said:

Funny, I thought these were illegal in Thailand.........

me too, and the uttering of this so called psychologist confirms my impression that you ought probably not expect too much from these so called specialists in this country should one ever need psychological help....

2 hours ago, AlexRich said:

Never had this issue - I simply don't go. All foreigners should do likewise if they want to see 'farang price' stopped.

Couldn't agree more with you. I stopped going to these, albeit most of them not so great places a long time ago. Many years ago the disparity between local and foreigner price was much smaller, remember like paying 50 Baht and my Thai wife 20 Baht. I couldn't care less, but 400 Baht or more than 10 Euros for a so la la attraction, definitely not worth it!

3 hours ago, zorro1 said:

Excellent, no excuse for minors drinking.

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In my home country "minors" from age 16 are allowed to drink beer and wine.... different countries different rules....

20 hours ago, Doiger said:

Yes you can, remember you will need a photo to enter Laos as well though

Thank you, though being a citizen of one of the very few European countries that are visa exempt I will not require a photo to enter Laos 

8 minutes ago, Goanna said:

I did mine 10 days ago. Same deal. Very easy. Shop across the road will check you have the right papers, even fill out and print the application form. Cost only 80 baht for peace of mind. Drop in there, and then stroll across the road knowing that all is well. Pick up passport with visa next day. 5000 tb for the visa pay to consulate. I went first bus over the bridge in the morning, finished by 9.30 odd.

Well done. Can you also get photos required for the application form done at this shop?

7 hours ago, Doiger said:

I was there on Monday 30th January.

No proof of funds needed.

marriage certificate, copy and original (they ask to see the original).

copy of passport signed and dated by yourself.

copy of wife's ID card, signed and dated by wife.

copy of wife's house book, signed and dated by wife.

2 x passport photos.

I had my sons birth certificate but wasn't required.

does it have to be dated or just signed??

Why would anyone still bother with TRUE when there is all this stuff you can download/stream on the internet nowadays!?!

Thanks for your response HL. Sorry, yes one of the parties is a Thai citizen. 

So if I understand this correctly, if you got married abroad (also Hong Kong in our case) but marriage was subsequently registered in Thailand, it is no problem to file for divorce in Thailand.

I use two laptop computers for my real computing stuff, however I do not owe a tablet since I don't really need it because there is also a smartphone for simple browsing/reading newspapers, etc. However I got myself a Kobo eReader about two years back and I wouldn't want to miss it. It is back-lit so I can also ready in the dark and first-of-all the display can be well read also in bright sunlight like for instance when relaxing on a deckchair next to the pool or sea. I can store hundreds of books and the battery lasts for months and should probably for at least a few weeks if reading for a couple of hours each day. 

Alternatively you may drive there or take a tuk-tuk for 200 Baht each way to buy a ticket in advance, the choice is of course yours.... ;-)

3 hours ago, honoluludave said:

What is so wrong with this 17 year old to get that angry over a bad hair cut? Everybody gets a bad hair cut. It does grow back

He just had a bad hair day, bad luck for Barber Manoon though, R.I.P.

Just now, robblok said:

Sure, but the infrastructure in the south is not like it is in BKK.. i got it through internet too. But the remote area's in the south often have no covering so a radio like that would be better then. (if they send out detailed information)

Agree in a real bad situation, i.e. without power supply these radios may come in handy provided enough batteries are supplied with them.

13 minutes ago, robblok said:

I wonder who of you here have lived through a flooding.. i lived through the 2011 flooding and keeping up with the news was real important. People wanted information. Sure food is also important but information too. This is quite a good idea if accurate information is given. 

You are right, information is important and I lived through a similar experience than you in 2011, however "my" information kept coming via the internet and not a transistor radio (didn't know they are still being manufactured).

7 minutes ago, fruitman said:

 

That shop is soooo huge i still haven't seen all they sell...maybe somewhere in the back-alleys they even have something for a dirty mind as yours.

 

www.banggood.com is the perfect answer to scamming thai....let's see who has the longest breath...banggood is used worldwide now, that's why they became so huge.

Thanks for your response, I will delve into the back-alleys of this online shop to find the objects of my desire 

Besides I agree with you; online shopping is indeed the perfect answer to avoid scammers and enjoy a much larger range of goods than available in most shops in Thailand especially if one does not live in Bangkok.

12 hours ago, fruitman said:

 

Banggood.com has much more, use their search function...i even don't know what they all have, that much. 

 

And for me it's just 3 clicks and my purchases are underway.

 

It's in Hongkong, not in Thailand...that's why it's such a nice shop. Everything is 2-3 times cheaper than in Thailand and free shipping.

"Bang Good" I do wonder what else they offer for sale on their website 

I always create/file a digitalised copy of any internet banking transaction I do. Moreover I memorise monthly bank account statements of each previous month. Hence I don't have to rely on information by the bank that my no longer be available (online).