Smokin Joe

Did you drop a zero? The Vitamin D that my Doctor in the US recommended is 5000 IU (125mcg) per tablet. Twice a day

Yep. Just another case of someone not knowing the difference between Sweden and Switzerland.

Cosplay Club on 3rd Road. Never been myself, but looks like an interesting concept. Cosplay Club Facebook Page

Dr. Warin on Central Pattaya Rd is 30k Baht for an implant. Bangkok-Pattaya Hospital is about 40-45K IIRC. I had two implants done by Dr Warin about 4-5 years ago and will be getting one more next month. Photo of Dr. Warin's Office

The incident took place march 16th, five days ago. Just how fast does the legal system work in your country.

Maybe the guy who says he got 400 days is confused. Possibly he applied for the extension 35 days before it was due. He would then get a new extension that was good for 400 days from when he applied but only 365 days from when the current extension ends.

Maybe this is in response to Thais being charged $211 NZD for an NZ Tourist Visa

Thailand is not one of those countries.

The NZ license must specify that it is good for motorcycles and be accompanied by the IDP Sec 42 Motor Vehicle Act In case of a driver who is an alien temporarily permitted to reside in the Kingdom under the law on immigration may possess a driving license under section 42 bis while driving in the Kingdom. In this case there shall be accompanied such driving license with the document prescribed in the existing Convention or Agreement between Thai Government and the Government of such country for producing immediately to the competent official45.

Exactly. Without the video the picture alone proves nothing except that he was holding a gun.

I agree that VA disability may not be a classified as a pension but I believe that the DTA would still exempt it because of these two articles. The primary consideration IMO is that it is from government service. Not everything has to be specifically mentioned. The phrases "...other similar remuneration..." and "Remuneration, other than a pension,..." can cover a lot. ARTICLE 20 Pensions and Social Security Payments 1. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 2 of Article 21 (Government Service), pensions and other similar remuneration paid to a resident of a Contracting State in consideration of past employment shall be taxable only in that State. ARTICLE 21 Government Service 1. a) Remuneration, other than a pension, paid by a Contracting State or a political subdivision or a local authority thereof to an individual in respect of services rendered to that State or subdivision or authority shall be taxable only in that State. BTW my military retirement pay for 20 years active duty service is not called a pension either.

The photo does not show the one with the gun making it safe. Although that MAY have been what he was doing, the photo, in know way, shows that. The photo would be the same if he was racking the slide to make sure it had a round in the chamber so it would be ready to fire.

Sorry. I posted this in the wrong thread.

I use Jomtien and have been doing online reports since before Covid and have never ha any issues. Always worked fine. Last couple of time approval came back same day. I'm a little concerned about the next one though. I just received the reminder email saying it was due on April 1st. I'm not sure if it's an April Fools joke or not.

Yes. US Social Security can not be taxed by Thailand. My US Military Pension and Social Security are the only funds I will transfer to my Thai bank account so I have no concerns about the new rules. Neither are taxable by Thailand. All Double Tax Agreements are available on the Thai Revenue Dept website. https://www.rd.go.th/english/766.html

I don't know of any country where resisting arrest is considered self defense.

Sorry to break it to you but oil was not made from dinosaurs. That is one of those silly statements that only gullible fools believe.

Your VA Disability is a Govt Pension and can not be taxed by Thailand per the DTA.

Possibly African elephants that had their ears trimmed.

Try to keep up. Green Elephant Sanctuary Park is not a charity. There is another entity called Green Elephant Wildlife Foundation that is a charity.

At 18 years old that would make him the Doogie Howser of Veterinarians.

One thing that I don't think has been specifically mentioned in any reports I have seen: Green Elephant Sanctuary Park is a commercial enterprise intended to make money. Green Elephant Wildlife Foundation is a non-profit charity (located at the Elephant Park, using the same logo and address). It appears that the alleged purpose of the foundation was for making an Elephant Hospital, and possibly a mobile clinic. I don't think it ever happened and seems to be a bit dodgy. BTW. In Thailand, according to Siam Legal website, the word "Foundation" does mean an entity is a registered non-profit charity, and the word Foundation must be in the name. I was wrong in another post where I didn't think "Foundation" had any special meaning.

Yes. All the fuss is about his actions, not his address.

There is a website for making appointments Appt For Thai Passport

Just for comparison, the "Executive" check up at Pattaya International Hospital is 16,000 Baht Pattaya International