biggles45

I grew up in 1960's Australia and one thing I did admire about Americans was their patriotism and how much they showed their love for their country. Sadly, that seems to have disappeared. 

4 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Agree 100% just how much of taxpayers money does 'HE' get yearly, and never pays Tax or for anything

 Ranked first, the world's richest monarch, is King Maha Vajiralongkorn from Thailand, with a net worth of $43 billion. 

On 6/1/2024 at 8:46 PM, ChumpChange said:

Not rubbish. I was referencing the requirement in order to get a retirement visa at age 35+

As I said, if you had taken a few minutes to Google the Retirement Authority site you would know that the MINIMUM age for the Retirement Visa has been 50 for a few years now. It was changed due to some perceived abuse by Chinese members. 

10 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

 

The Americans I believe don't even have to have a bloody visa 

Not just the Americans. Most people can arrive on a 30 day visa free, extend it to 59 days and then keep extending, at a cost, upto 36 months when they can leave and then re-enter and start again

Rental shops in Pattaya have been renting bikes, many capable of 160kph speeds, to unqualified riders for years. No action by the police or authorities. 

Suddenly 25kph scooters are a danger!!, Get real people, they haven't paid off the right people. 

'. A subsequent meeting is scheduled for October 13th to address the outstanding legal concerns.' 

That's a long time for the business owner to be left on hold

1 hour ago, Classic Ray said:

 

The police will not take action unless financially induced by reasonable salaries

You could double their salaries and the corruption is so deep into the system that it would have no affect. They would always want more! 

There is a police box on the cnr of 2nd road and Klang, you can see it in the photo above. So not hard to check if they rebuild the obstructions. Not that any cop ever leaves the comfort of the box!! 

4 hours ago, simple1 said:

I believe you're misinformed. Oz Age Pension is payable in full, according to compliance criteria, whilst living in Thailand.

Centre link has two rates for old age pension. Full rate, inc some allowances, for those living in Oz and a lower rate (without the allowances) for those overseas. The rates are on their website. 

Centre link also gets info from immigration computers and is well aware of recipients travel movements 

'and it's possible to open a Philippine bank account on line without even going to the Philippines. ' 

Have you done this, or know someone who has, who is NOT a Filipino?

I have lived here 15 years and the requirements to open an account are strict, even a foreigner here on a 60 day visa can't open one so it's difficult to believe that Anyone, living Anywhere can. As you asked some one earlier..... Link please! 

3 hours ago, Bill97 said:

 Home country license usually legal for a few months 

No it's not. It's valid for 90 days BUT only if shown with a valid IDP. 

As a previous poster said ASEAN license holders do not need an IDP under a recipricol arrangement. I have shown my Philippine license many times  in the last 7 years at checkpoints without problem 

23 minutes ago, mancub said:

You're all a bunch of intruders to them, they didn't invite you here

Sorry, they did and they spend millions of baht, and have a whole govt department whose only job is to do just that! 

'Problem with Benjamit is you get farang who like the sound of their voice, ' 

Yes, on market days I now go after 1pm, much quieter. I always find the European customers, especially noisy. Been going there 15+ years now, right back to when it was only single-fronted. Really nice people. 

On 4/14/2024 at 10:06 AM, KhunLA said:

So let us know when you actually see a newspaper at a coffee shop, not a weekly or monthly magazine

Benjamit coffee at the Buakaow market, have 2 copies of the Bangkok Post to read every day. 

Very popular with Europeans and can be hard to get a seat on market days. 

Starbucks must make a fortune, selling coffee at USA prices with Thai labor and other costs.! 

1 hour ago, fredwiggy said:

I still remember the Marlboro Man, from cigarette commercials where advertising was allowed,

Didn't he die from cancer? 

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Initially, only foreign visitors will be permitted entry to these facilities

Hardly likely to deter illegal gambling then! Also, high end casinos will not be affordable to a great many lower income thais 

You could double their wage but corruption is so ingrained into the system that they would be unlikely to forgo that income

 For those at the top, paying millions of corruptly obtained baht to secure a more powerful position you could not pay them enough. 

7 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

They CAN travel visa free to Thailand, as can many nationalities.

Not only that, under a reciprocal arrangement between ASEAN countries, the Thai embassy in Manila will issue a 60 day tourist visa to a Filipino passport holder FREE OF CHARGE. My partner has had two a year for the past 8 years. We spend 4-5 months a year in Pattaya. 

She has 4 Filipina friends who live with foreign partners in Pattaya for many years. There is quite a large group of Filipinos in Pattaya, many musicians, service staff, cleaners etc

We met in the Philippines, she is 33 years younger than me and we have been together 14 years