Why are you still here?

[J Town]

Dear gawd, how many different ways can we post Thai bashing topics?

[faraday]

Just now, J Town said:

Dear gawd, how many different ways can we post Thai bashing topics?

We need another poll to decide.

 

[beautifulthailand99]

On 10/10/2019 at 3:21 AM, cyril sneer said:

because Thailand isn't getting Islamized like the West

 

happy to do TM30s/90-days/Health Insurance as long as it stays this way

What absolute rubbish anyway Tommy Robinson is looking out for you back home when he ain't in chokee....

[Presnock]

Came here in 1972, lived in NakornPanom until 1973; came back in 1976 and stayed until 1979; came back in 1992 for a short visit and was shocked by the change.  Again came back in 1997 and have basically been here since then.  I really liked Thailand compared to many other possible retirement locations.  I still really like Thailand and have not really been impacted beyond nuisance of TM30, 90-day reports since they can be done on-line (maybe) or by post.  Latest long-stay extension was cheaper (no embassy letter required) and was the quickest ever (1/2 hour total at CM immigration).  The only problem I have now is the foul air that continues to grow.    I have health insurance from the US and locally too so that doesn't impact me. I speak Thai well enough to ask any questions I have and can usually understand just about all that the Thais reply.  I love the Thai foods especially the hot ones!  My only other complaint, though I hear the US is also beginning to experience this fairly widespread, is the  traffic congestion and poor driving habits of many local drivers.  If I do decide to leave Thailand, the only place I will go is to return to the US.

[Stevemercer]

To be fair, all the changes are aimed at those on retirement visas/pensions. So far there have been no changes to those of us on marriage visas/extensions.

 

Perhaps the government realises the hardships that will occur to many Thai families (often in rural areas) if married farangs felt they had to leave, and are deliberately leaving them alone.

[Jip99]

1 minute ago, Stevemercer said:

To be fair, all the changes are aimed at those on retirement visas/pensions. So far there have been no changes to those of us on marriage visas/extensions.

 

Perhaps the government realises the hardships that will occur to many Thai families (often in rural areas) if married farangs felt they had to leave, and are deliberately leaving them alone.

 

 

Really ?

 

So you don't think this those of us on retirement extensions, who choose not to marry, don't have family commitments in Thai rural areas (or anywhere else for that matter as geography is irrelevant). 

[DUNROAMIN]

On 10/10/2019 at 9:21 AM, cyril sneer said:

because Thailand isn't getting Islamized like the West

 

happy to do TM30s/90-days/Health Insurance as long as it stays this way

Wishful thinking, Thailand government is on a roll, just a matter of time before they introduce another BS rule.

Considering it was only a few weeks ago the government told all government hospitals they could increase all medical fees for expats. With the new health insurance (scam) I can see hospitals taking advantage of that charging over the top fees even with health insurance, remember TIT everything done here is for people getting fatter back pockets in high places.

[Stevemercer]

14 minutes ago, Jip99 said:

 

 

Really ?

 

So you don't think this those of us on retirement extensions, who choose not to marry, don't have family commitments in Thai rural areas (or anywhere else for that matter as geography is irrelevant). 

I can't say, but I believe It is what the government thinks. As evidenced by the fact that none of the changes affect those on married visas/extensions.

[khunPer]

On 10/10/2019 at 3:25 AM, Pravda said:

So, why are you still here?

The mandatory health insurance is for non immigrant A-O visa, so far not for applications for extension of stay based on something, for example retirement.

 

So, I'm still here – why not?

 

Thailand is a great place – and I furthermore have my family here – and not much has changed, but the same old rules are enforced slightly more strict. If you have your 800k baht in the bank, and is little organized and prepared with paperwork, it's not a big deal. And by the way, I get about 10 percent more baht for my Danish money, than I did first time i visited Thailand, so that also quite good – or at least better to think of than I got 25 percent less than a few years ago...????

 

I regularly check my "return to home country" possibilities, and every time I find it as "no go", It's so much better here...????

[DJ54]

Because I like it here.. some hurdles every now and then but it happen most places...

[FritsSikkink]

On ‎10‎/‎10‎/‎2019 at 9:37 AM, JohnOFphon said:

I'm still here for the women. Late 60's now and my girlfriend is 35....Where else can an old man find this?

Anywhere when you pay a prostitute.

[natway09]

In my home country I would be poor.

Here I am "well off"

[moe666]

I am here because I like it. I do not jump at every little change they make nor get excited about things I cannot control. It is to bad that anyone has to leave because of insurance but alot of people do not plan ahead or seem to think there will be any changes. In the end Thailand has gotten tird of the deadbeats here lying about how much income they had, people not paying there medical bills. People get mad at thailand when they should be mad at the cheats and thieves

[PlastikbinLina]

Can anyone tell me what's the rule for someone whose legally married Thai wife has passed away and the farang husband's income does not meet the minimum threshold of 800,000 Baht can he apply for an extension based on dependence or must he leave the country.

[DrPhibes]

On 10/10/2019 at 9:31 AM, essox essox said:

where IS THIS country???

 

 

On 10/10/2019 at 8:58 AM, pluto1956 said:

Im not im in the Philippeans 555

Oh, it's a country.  I was trying to find the bible we had boxed up around here somewhere to look up the passage!

[Tayaout]

4 hours ago, PlastikbinLina said:

Can anyone tell me what's the rule for someone whose legally married Thai wife has passed away and the farang husband's income does not meet the minimum threshold of 800,000 Baht can he apply for an extension based on dependence or must he leave the country.

You can apply for extension based on having a thai child if you have 400K. There is also some consulate that deliver non-o multiple entry without financial proof (HMC, Savannakhet?). You will get better reply by starting a new thread.

[marko kok prong]

On 10/10/2019 at 9:15 AM, CharlieH said:

Spare a thought for the guy that has to leave. Imagine the pain and suffering he is going through.

He made a life here, has his loved ones here, and through no real fault of his own, the changes in regs, the collapse in currency, unable to work being elderly etc, then forced to go back to a country where he possibly knows no one and has to rely on welfare, say goodbye to everything he knows and has built.

 

There but for the grace of God .

 

And for those that can remain, that have that financial security, enjoy it as you don't know what is around the corner and when it might be your turn.

 

Anyone facing that dreadful reality and those very hard decisions, I wish you all the best.

I know what's around the corner Charlie,i just dont know where the corner is.

[marko kok prong]

Thailand is not a great place,but imagine if you had retired to Somalia,or maybe Libya,

[BritManToo]

23 hours ago, FritsSikkink said:

Anywhere when you pay a prostitute.

Have you seen German prostitutes Fritz?

[FritsSikkink]

2 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Have you seen German prostitutes Fritz?

No, did you? BridManTo

[andy72]

its a question i strive to answer every day i wake up !

continually dumbfounded

[kevvy]

Have a beautiful wife who looks after me day in day out and nothing is too much trouble for her each day, I have had 3 major operations in the last 3 weeks and she has gone to extra commitment  to care for me everyday .I thought about going back to Australia , and checked on line about all the BS with violence , home invasion , government , even though the Australian dollar is so low , I do not rely on it .My wife and I started a company years ago in construction and she made sure we are financially OK, mainly her achievements. I like living in my little piece of happiness . I am 65 years old and I am too old to move even if a wanted to.  

[Penefattore]

we are still here cause we are morons , I guess.

[DaRoadrunner]

7 minutes ago, Penefattore said:

we are still here cause we are morons , I guess.

1. Where we came from there is nothing to go back to.

 

2. The other alternative countries all have their individual benefits and problems.

 

3. Da Roadrunner is too lazy to get out of his rut.

[Penefattore]

On 10/10/2019 at 10:06 AM, RichardColeman said:

Pretty sure all countries on the planet have sugar daddies !  

the problem is the amount of sugar required.

[Penefattore]

On 10/10/2019 at 10:29 AM, Orton Rd said:

Prostitution is available in most countries

I wish that were true.☹️

[Penefattore]

On 10/10/2019 at 11:34 AM, The Fugitive said:

Having lived elsewhere (besides my home Country) I now realise what is important to me. Affordability and infrastructure. Never needing heating or hot water is very pleasant and certainly reduces cost of living. Continuous water supply at constant pressure, electricity excellent too. Prompt call out and fix of any problems. Unlimited fibre internet at great prices. Even into the rice paddies roads are tarmac/concrete. Don't get marooned when it rains. Smooth roads make suspension and tyres longer lasting. Motos don't get shaken to pieces. Good long distance coach services at economical prices. We have a railway network which is being upgraded. Cheap internal/SE Asia air fares.

only I got the sarcasm here ? ????

[gamesgplayemail]

On 10/10/2019 at 8:46 AM, BritManToo said:

I'm 64, not enough time left to make it worth moving.

Still considering France though, all depends on Brexit not happening.

 

Why France ? What's interesting there ?!

 

 

[Tomahawk21]

On 10/10/2019 at 10:06 AM, RichardColeman said:

Pretty sure all countries on the planet have sugar daddies !  

yes your right but here you dont need too much sugar na

[Tomahawk21]

On 10/13/2019 at 9:22 PM, FritsSikkink said:

Anywhere when you pay a prostitute.

i think your being a bit hard on your statement here. i know quite a lot of smart clean older men late 50s early 60s with decent attractive 34 + year old Thai ladies who have real jobs and i see the genially have feelings for these guys. not hookers