DeDanan

Lots of words out there and mentioned above that describe the decade but for me and I suspect many of the posters here “miss-you” always brings a smile…

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DeDanan

In my limited experience of Thai parent / child relationship, The parent wants the best for their kids and to set them up for life properly. The more successful the children the better position they will be in to take care of the parents as time goes on.

I think that envy is in all cultures I certainly know it is in mine. Most families have a cretin amount of sibling rivalry, particularly among sisters! Or sister’s in law!!

Buddhism is the pursuit of happiness, but not by traditional means or standards. Personally I think the core teaching is that nothing is “Permanent” so we can be happy in the “now”. This is why many Thai people don’t plan / save /think too far into the future.

To think Buddhism is about “suffering” is like thinking that Christianity is about “sin”.

Thankfully my girlfriend is not over the top on the jealousy bit, we have had our rows about it, but she has no problem with me looking as long as I am not drooling.

But how many of us would be impressed if our GF was eyeing up some other farang while in our company?

Wolf is right! Its time for a pint and as we say in Ireland “Fxxx the Begrudgers “

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DeDanan

Hi All,

A friend (yes a friend) is starting to think he may need a Private investigator to check up on his girl friend. I am of the opinion if he thinks he needs a PI, he already knows the answer, but he has a lot of emotion and some Bath invested in this girl. He goes to Thailand about every 2 months to meet with her for a week to ten days.

Have any of you used a PI to check out a girlfriend? What was your experience with the PI. Was it expensive?

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DeDanan

Hi All,

I got this link Spy Software from the add’s on the Thai Visa site, has anyone bought this spy software? Is it any good?

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DeDanan

When you can get a Taxi without delay...

when every taxi driver indicates he can speak english BEFORE you get in the car...

when the photo of the taxi driver on the licence NEVER looks like the driver

Amazing Thailand

When despite any criticisms of LOS you just feel comfortable here … and don’t want to be in Kansas, Liverpool, Sidney wherever…

Hi all,

Can someone tell me the basics of what the conflict in the south of Thailand is about.

Regards,

DeDanan

Hi Appelman,

Good luck with the restaurant, what style of food will be on the menu and where do you plan to locate.

Maybe on my next visit to LOS i will get a chance to eat at your restaurant

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DeDanan

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Ok Dr. my question is?

if my TGF get a S' visa for 1 month and does not return to Thailand for 6 months will this appear on her record and will it affect her chances of getting a visa next time. Who keeps track fot the comming and goings of Thai nationals???

I am a new comer to LOS, a regular visitor for 3 years now. I don’t know how it was or how it will be but I cant think of any where else I would like to be. Maybe the BUDDHA understood it best, nothing lasts ! So, let us enjoy the moment.

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DeDanan

If myTGF gets a Shengen visa to a European country for say 1 month and does not return to Thailand for say 6 months what are the consequences. When she gets back to Thailand does she have to notify the authorities…. Come on Guy's, You KNOW what I am asking here, any advice or tips appreciated

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DeDanan

I have read / heard different views on : Is it ok for a farang to “Wai” when greeting someone. What’s your view?

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Hi All,

I am considering opening a bank account or two in Thailand, one joint account for TGF and myself, the other account for myself to hold and build a nest egg for the future when I can go to live in LOS. I travel to Thailand a number of times each year.

Any recommendations on a good bank for this purpose. What documents will I need to open a bank account in Thailand? Do the banks offer online banking?

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DeDanan

Check if your UK will allow you to operate a Foregin currency account this way you will not have the exchange rate buy / sell costs. I operated a US$ and Stg£ account in a Euro zone bank before. It allowed me to lodge and pay out in sterling £ even though the bank was in a euro zone country.

ps. Pitrevie I would like to know the contact details of the lawyer you recommend.

When you get to LOS open your Thai bank ac then transfer the money from your father in law's account BACK to your UK account and then to your Thai bank ac. Apperantly it is important to show the money came from outside Thailand. When you make the transfer get the UK bank to make a note with the transfer that it is for purchase of condo. I understand that you can own a condo in your own name if it is not on the ground floor. regards and good luck. ps. let us know how you get on.

I doubt if anyone doing such a job would be on this forum,

Is Sel questioning the calibre of member on this forum ?

Signed

Hi,

Check out a company called CVS Technology at www.cvsthailand.com Thai modern home they make beautifull and EXPENSIVE traditional Thai homes. I have seen them at a show, they can supply in Kit form or erect them for you.

Regards,

DeDanan

Hi All,

Yes I am Irish... well spotted Appelman.

Thank you all for your views on this, it's good to get a bit of perspective.

Regards,

DeDanan

Redbyte,

You are a graphic designer, now a lot of compaies are looking to reduce their printing costs. printing of catalogues etc is much cheaper in asia and they are flexible about the size of print run. also thai companies exporting may want someone to "convert" their thai catalogue to proper english for them.

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DeDanan

I have 2 children from my first marrage Girl age 15 and Boy age 8. I have joint custody of the kids i have them 3 days one week and 4 days the next. My ex lives in the same town with her new partiner. We are on good tearms.

Problem: My daughter in particular is not at all impressed with my Thai girlfriend, i do not think it is personal to her, but the fact that she is Thai ( her mother may have had some influence in her view) My TG was here for 3 months on a holiday visa and is now back in LOS and i am trying to arrange a longer visa for her.

There was no hostility from my daughter to my gf but there was no welcome for her either. she treated her with indifference and regularly ignored her. This caused problems between me and my daughter. i love both my daughter and gf i would like any advice or help you can offer on how to deal with this.

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DeDanan

Hi Redbyte,

Shipping large items from Thailand is a different ball game than posting a small item. I import furniture from Thailand and some of the things you have to consider are :

Lead times, factory production usually 6 weeks, shipping 4 to 5 weeks depending on destination in europe.. THATS 3 MONTHS from your order to the factory to your goods arriving.

Special licences are required in Thailand for the movement of "Teak" be carefull or you will have to pay more.

When a container arrives at port in europe you have only a short time to unload it or you will have extra charges. You will also need storage for the goods.

All containers with furniture have to be fumigated by pest control before they leave Thailand.

You will need capitial to finance the long lead time cycle.

I use Evergreen shipping, it costs about €2000 for 20ft container and €4000 for 40 ft.

There are regular trade shows in "Bitec" for all sorts of goods from Thailand. look up th Bitec web site for list of shows.

I hope this is some help.

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Hi All,

I am attempting to learn Thai or at least some of the basics. I have got a home study "Linguaphone" course with book and CD's. On my last trip to LOS i went looking for a talking dictionary designed for faranf to learn thai. All that appeared to be available were the ones to help Thai people learn english. I would like to find one that if i input the Thai word in phonetic spelling i will get the english meaning. eg input "dii" result "good". also if i input english word i get the thai word with phonetic spelling and pronunciation. Asking for too much??? Any suggestions ???

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Jim

Hi Big Spuds,

Is a student visa a option for you in the UK. If so a student visa can be longer than 3 months and can be extended to accomidate futher study. There are a lot of asia nationals come to learn English. Good Luck