Panning for gold

[griffon2011]

A recent article in the Bangkok Post mentioned panning for gold in Bang Saphan.  To promote tourism visitors are welcome to experience the local way of life and try searching for gold as the locals do. You can rent a wooden pan for 100 baht per day and can keep any gold you find.  I have two questions regarding this:  1.  Is this considered "work" if you are a farang on a retirement visa?  2.  The locals use large wooden bowls call a liang.  Can you use the specially designed plastic pans that are much lighter and more efficient or are you required to use the liangs?  Seems like an enjoyable way to spend a day or two with your Thai lady as they like gold so much. 

[Esso49]

The answer to resolve any issues is clear IMHO.  You take your Thai lady, give her the wooden pan and say all the gold you find is yours.  Meanwhile with a case of beer , hidden from the sun under an umbrella you can take notes as to her panning methods and fortune. Until that is all the beer has gone. That way you avoid any WP issues and possibly at the end of the day even forget why you were there ????

[robblok]

3 minutes ago, Esso49 said:

The answer to resolve any issues is clear IMHO.  You take your Thai lady, give her the wooden pan and say all the gold you find is yours.  Meanwhile with a case of beer , hidden from the sun under an umbrella you can take notes as to her panning methods and fortune. Until that is all the beer has gone. That way you avoid any WP issues and possibly at the end of the day even forget why you were there ????

I don't often agree with you.. but this is sheer brilliance and well thought of.  Maybe he should also get a long whip for when she slows down during the work ????

[Esso49]

8 minutes ago, robblok said:

I don't often agree with you.. but this is sheer brilliance and well thought of.  Maybe he should also get a long whip for when she slows down during the work ????

Ehm a thought but if she likes leather she may just enjoy it too much ????

[thequietman]

7 hours ago, robblok said:

Maybe he should also get a long whip for when she slows down during the work ????

"Ehm a thought but if she likes leather she may just enjoy it too much." Esso49.

 

You are both freaks ........... but you're my kind of people!  ????

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[Dick Crank]

Can't you do anything without worrying about immigration or big brother?

 

even in 1984 they were not afraid to break a rule once in awhile.

[griffon2011]

10 hours ago, Dick Crank said:

Can't you do anything without worrying about immigration or big brother?

 

even in 1984 they were not afraid to break a rule once in awhile.

I am not worried about immigration or big brother.  However, I like to be aware of the basic rules and regulations to avoid any issues.  I would just like some basic information to ensure that the trip will not be a waste of time and money.   

[robblok]

11 hours ago, griffon2011 said:

I am not worried about immigration or big brother.  However, I like to be aware of the basic rules and regulations to avoid any issues.  I would just like some basic information to ensure that the trip will not be a waste of time and money.   

I think you must have seen from the replies that your the only one worrying about it. I would really not worry about it at all. This is not work its a tourist attraction.  doubt the work put into it will yield enough otherwise locals would be panning there all the time.