Buying a suprise new car for the wife

[NanLaew]

On 9/10/2020 at 11:09 AM, Hi Tea said:

A lot of Ferarri owners in Thailand would disagree with that generalism.  Ferarris do not "need pristine road conditions" anymore than many other cars do, they're all designed for road use and they all move about on those wheels that you seem to think is such a big problem.

Obviously you've never done the trip from Nong Khai to Udon (and back) in my flash Lao buddies Countach. Rough as guts, picks up every seam in the pavement and the bloody thing rattled out more teeth fillings than I thought I had. Those railroad crossings are nothing sort of spectacular especially when you see Somchai blowing past you in his clapped out Isuzu with a couple of steers in the back.

 

He only comes every couple of months to fill up the tank as the gas's literally rubbish in Vientiane. But here's a note for @fredob43, he doesn't fork out for the fancy V-power stuff at Shell, only PTT's regular go-juice.

 

 

 

[Jenkins9039]

Surprised this is still ongoing.

- Not read all the comments, though for some of them, it seems people think other people are the same as them, i.e circumstances, wealthy, education, upbringing, societal or other.

I personally have no issues with people from all walks of life, been brought up with respect for all regardless of what/where they come from.

For some the cost of a car is expensive, for others its a nights income, for yet others its a monthly income and for others its equivalent of a years income, and still for others its three years income, this does not just mean foreigners, but thais also.

We all are privileged somewhat and we all take different routes in our lives that sacrifice one thing for another, be it finance (high-stress) for financial reward, be it a farmer (backbreaking) in exchange for something they enjoy and a financially rewarding life.

 

How each individual decides to spend their money is entirely up to them, whether they want to blow it on Champagne in a nightclub in Easter Europe, or drinking tea and eating croissants in Monaco that is their choice.

One thing i've noticed on here is the continuous expectation, that every foreigner is like 'you' and every girl/gik/wife is like theirs.

I don't personally look down on people because their wife is a ex-hooker, or because the guy is an ex-builder, or ex-janitor, or ex-plumber etc, but i do look down on people that instantly feel they've got a right to describe a stranger as the same as them

 

Truth be told, I do very well, but i do take very big risks, risks most people would not be comfortable with, and when i see returns, but the risks i take are taken over a decade to mature, in between I live the average life of what i consider as middle-class of which there are many levels of, which most Thai's are in, which the bulk of the west fit in, that may mean i own a home or many, that may mean i own some luxuries and may spend more on a car than others, but ultimately i am still middle class i spend money where i feel comfortable, i don't drink, i don't waste money socialising, instead i enjoy a few luxuries.

Now onto the wife, there have been many statements about, buy her gold, buy her this, she'd be happy, I'll be frank, the wife would not give a iota if i didn't buy such, hence its a surprise, but she would be very happy if i did, now the way i've read a lot of comments here, its akin to the wife for most people being a second class citizen, someone to suck their knob, ride them now and again, but more importantly to cook the food and keep the home clean, this is distateful, I see this now and again in public, and it really gives a bad impression not only of the people, but also 'thais in general', I'd also add, I did not meet my wife in a bar, or what ever, i met her whilst we studied at the same university in Europe and our friendship grew from there, in all things she is equal.

 

I also hear about 'money grabbing' style comments just perusing through, again i believe this is biased driven, the idea that because you don't trust your partner because you found her in a bar or something, that all Thai's are like that, one thing i will say, is for the most part, Thai's i've dealt with personally, professionally are generally borderline equivalent or extremely more wealthy than the expats i've come across in general settings, again an example of biasm and looking down on people.

Anyway, I am sure this rouse a few jumped up ferrets, but it needed to be said, I thank those that aided in answering from their experience and those that DM'd.

I also just got back the 5k from BMW for the red plate return, so that was nice, I even forgot about that if i am honest.

[NanLaew]

18 hours ago, Jenkins9039 said:

Surprised this is still ongoing.

- Not read all the comments, though for some of them, it seems people think other people are the same as them, i.e circumstances, wealthy, education, upbringing, societal or other.

I personally have no issues with people from all walks of life, been brought up with respect for all regardless of what/where they come from.

For some the cost of a car is expensive, for others its a nights income, for yet others its a monthly income and for others its equivalent of a years income, and still for others its three years income, this does not just mean foreigners, but thais also.

We all are privileged somewhat and we all take different routes in our lives that sacrifice one thing for another, be it finance (high-stress) for financial reward, be it a farmer (backbreaking) in exchange for something they enjoy and a financially rewarding life.

 

How each individual decides to spend their money is entirely up to them, whether they want to blow it on Champagne in a nightclub in Easter Europe, or drinking tea and eating croissants in Monaco that is their choice.

One thing i've noticed on here is the continuous expectation, that every foreigner is like 'you' and every girl/gik/wife is like theirs.

I don't personally look down on people because their wife is a ex-hooker, or because the guy is an ex-builder, or ex-janitor, or ex-plumber etc, but i do look down on people that instantly feel they've got a right to describe a stranger as the same as them

 

Truth be told, I do very well, but i do take very big risks, risks most people would not be comfortable with, and when i see returns, but the risks i take are taken over a decade to mature, in between I live the average life of what i consider as middle-class of which there are many levels of, which most Thai's are in, which the bulk of the west fit in, that may mean i own a home or many, that may mean i own some luxuries and may spend more on a car than others, but ultimately i am still middle class i spend money where i feel comfortable, i don't drink, i don't waste money socialising, instead i enjoy a few luxuries.

Now onto the wife, there have been many statements about, buy her gold, buy her this, she'd be happy, I'll be frank, the wife would not give a iota if i didn't buy such, hence its a surprise, but she would be very happy if i did, now the way i've read a lot of comments here, its akin to the wife for most people being a second class citizen, someone to suck their knob, ride them now and again, but more importantly to cook the food and keep the home clean, this is distateful, I see this now and again in public, and it really gives a bad impression not only of the people, but also 'thais in general', I'd also add, I did not meet my wife in a bar, or what ever, i met her whilst we studied at the same university in Europe and our friendship grew from there, in all things she is equal.

 

I also hear about 'money grabbing' style comments just perusing through, again i believe this is biased driven, the idea that because you don't trust your partner because you found her in a bar or something, that all Thai's are like that, one thing i will say, is for the most part, Thai's i've dealt with personally, professionally are generally borderline equivalent or extremely more wealthy than the expats i've come across in general settings, again an example of biasm and looking down on people.

Anyway, I am sure this rouse a few jumped up ferrets, but it needed to be said, I thank those that aided in answering from their experience and those that DM'd.

I also just got back the 5k from BMW for the red plate return, so that was nice, I even forgot about that if i am honest.

TV quote of the week there.

 

Nice work putting this one to bed.

 

Well done sir.

[fredob43]

22 hours ago, NanLaew said:

Obviously you've never done the trip from Nong Khai to Udon (and back) in my flash Lao buddies Countach. Rough as guts, picks up every seam in the pavement and the bloody thing rattled out more teeth fillings than I thought I had. Those railroad crossings are nothing sort of spectacular especially when you see Somchai blowing past you in his clapped out Isuzu with a couple of steers in the back.

 

He only comes every couple of months to fill up the tank as the gas's literally rubbish in Vientiane. But here's a note for @fredob43, he doesn't fork out for the fancy V-power stuff at Shell, only PTT's regular go-juice.

 

 

 

I don't quite know why you have mentioned me in this post. Unless you think your some sort of bight spark???

My post that you might be referring to was about Diesel fuel, and I didn't think that a Countach use's diesel. Please enlighten me if I'm incorrect.

Edited September 12, 2020 by fredob43

[Yellowtail]

I'm guessing it was a joke...

[Hi Tea]

On 9/11/2020 at 12:58 PM, NanLaew said:

On 9/10/2020 at 11:09 AM, Hi Tea said:

A lot of Ferarri owners in Thailand would disagree with that generalism.  Ferarris do not "need pristine road conditions" anymore than many other cars do, they're all designed for road use and they all move about on those wheels that you seem to think is such a big problem.

Obviously you've never done the trip from Nong Khai to Udon (and back) in my flash Lao buddies Countach. Rough as guts, picks up every seam in the pavement and the bloody thing rattled out more teeth fillings than I thought I had.

Obviously, I haven't but then there's not a lot to compare between a modern Ferarri, that was the subject of my comment, and a possibly 40 plus-year old Lambo.

Edited September 12, 2020 by Hi Tea

[kingofthemountain]

2 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

I'm guessing it was a joke...

Of course it was

the OP explain in another topic in the visa section

how he is actually struggling with his visa situation

hoping the amnesty will be continued after the 26 september

or he will be forced to leave the country like a backpacker tourist 

before the end of this month

so who in his right mind should be busy trying to buy a new coupe

mercedes  for his wife in Thailand in his actual situation?

[sirocco]

you have to see the positive side of things.
I had no more books to read, at least for the weekend, and thanks to our friend, I will be able to surf all his messages.
Life is not beautiful !!!!

[Yellowtail]

1 hour ago, kingofthemountain said:

Of course it was

the OP explain in another topic in the visa section

how he is actually struggling with his visa situation

hoping the amnesty will be continued after the 26 september

or he will be forced to leave the country like a backpacker tourist 

before the end of this month

so who in his right mind should be busy trying to buy a new coupe

mercedes  for his wife in Thailand in his actual situation?

rut-row....

[Yellowtail]

45 minutes ago, sirocco said:

Life is not beautiful !!!!

 

But it is pretty darn good and (as far as I know) absolutely beats the alternative!

[teacherclaire]

On 9/8/2020 at 11:59 AM, transam said:

It will be rejected, no MG badge...........????

 

PS. That looks like my re-incarnated 2001 Merc E220.........????

Yep, the front, especially the lights, look like a copy of an older Benz. 

[teacherclaire]

1 hour ago, kingofthemountain said:

Of course it was

the OP explain in another topic in the visa section

how he is actually struggling with his visa situation

hoping the amnesty will be continued after the 26 september

or he will be forced to leave the country like a backpacker tourist 

before the end of this month

so who in his right mind should be busy trying to buy a new coupe

mercedes  for his wife in Thailand in his actual situation?

It's obvious that he was never planning to buy such a Benz, innit? 

[Jenkins9039]

On 9/10/2020 at 11:09 AM, Hi Tea said:

A lot of Ferarri owners in Thailand would disagree with that generalism.  Ferarris do not "need pristine road conditions" anymore than many other cars do, they're all designed for road use and they all move about on those wheels that you seem to think is such a big problem.

Would have to disagree with that, I am/was a ferrari driver, just not here for outlined reasons (roads), and those of my "THAI" friends ironically that do drive cars like that here, they only do it in areas they know for obvious reasons (roads).

Based on your statement, you are ill-equipped to answer, and have never likely been behind the wheel of one, to put in to perspective, coming out of PTT the other day, caught the under-bumper section of my BMW, it irked me, if i had done it in the Ferrari i'd have cried, if i had have done it in a ferrari here, i'd likely sob on the road, knowing the time it will take to repair, and the costs if the insurance don't cover it. 

Fun fact, only speeding ticket i've ever had, was the ferrari, Dubai to Abu Dhabi for a meeting, those are roads you can drive a ferrari on, not the speed-bumps they have here on their so called express roads, where you are likely to take a chunk out of the alloys.

Edited September 12, 2020 by Jenkins9039

[Jenkins9039]

4 hours ago, teacherclaire said:

It's obvious that he was never planning to buy such a Benz, innit? 

Visa? I've commenced the move to elite visa, the thread is a update on that progress for others, also mentions I am on a visa NOT amnesty, at this time, so that doesn't make much sense.

As for the Merc, its for the wife, not myself.

Edited September 12, 2020 by Jenkins9039

[Jenkins9039]

5 hours ago, kingofthemountain said:

Of course it was

the OP explain in another topic in the visa section

how he is actually struggling with his visa situation

hoping the amnesty will be continued after the 26 september

or he will be forced to leave the country like a backpacker tourist 

before the end of this month

so who in his right mind should be busy trying to buy a new coupe

mercedes  for his wife in Thailand in his actual situation?

Eh?

Doesn't say that anywhere? My visa was due to expire next week, and is extended, i am also currently moving to the elite visa, fail to see how you came to that conclusion, must be blind and dumb.

I actually hope the amnesty ends, as it will clear out a few more expats that live day to day, and add to the traffic annoyance with their scooters.

[chickenslegs]

On 9/8/2020 at 12:11 PM, Jenkins9039 said:

Seeing as the lowest income my staff were earning was 17k (cleaner)

I couldn't give a single f*c* about BMW, Benz, Ferrari, etc.

 

If this quote is true, I applaud the OP for paying a decent living wage to his staff.

[kingofthemountain]

1 hour ago, Jenkins9039 said:

Eh?

Doesn't say that anywhere? My visa was due to expire next week, and is extended, i am also currently moving to the elite visa, fail to see how you came to that conclusion, must be blind and dumb.

I actually hope the amnesty ends, as it will clear out a few more expats that live day to day, and add to the traffic annoyance with their scooters.

Your post yesterday in your topic ''my journey to elite visa''

in the visa section of the forum

 

''Just to give an update on this.

As mentioned (i believe) previously i obtained the document from the British embassy for the request for the Thai Gov to issue me with a Non Im O until such a time as the Elite is confirmed (upto 45 days) which would take it into October,

I attended Immigration again today where they informed me, again the Non Im 0 (or rather 12 month) extension can not be obtained due to the few weeks i was on Amnesty (i am on 60 day currently).

They did issue a 30 day (12th sep - 12th oct) - even though apparently they are meant to issue it from 27th sep to 26th/27th oct (same immigration officer), they also did advise me waiting till the end of the month because they believe 80% that the amnesty will be extended, but that is no good for me, as a person on Amnesty can't do anything with the banks as they are not allowed to do anything with accounts (statements etc, updates, management, investment management) for those on an 'overstay' which amnesty is considered as. 

I will post a new thread ref the 80% as i imagine that will alleviate some peoples concerns.''

 

So Einstein what is your plan B if your actual visa is not extended when the amnisty end

and if your elite visa is still rejected ? Maybe the road will be safest getting rid of a dumb

BMW driver

Edited September 12, 2020 by kingofthemountain

[Jenkins9039]

19 minutes ago, kingofthemountain said:

Your post yesterday in your topic ''my journey to elite visa''

in the visa section of the forum

 

''Just to give an update on this.

As mentioned (i believe) previously i obtained the document from the British embassy for the request for the Thai Gov to issue me with a Non Im O until such a time as the Elite is confirmed (upto 45 days) which would take it into October,

I attended Immigration again today where they informed me, again the Non Im 0 (or rather 12 month) extension can not be obtained due to the few weeks i was on Amnesty (i am on 60 day currently).

They did issue a 30 day (12th sep - 12th oct) - even though apparently they are meant to issue it from 27th sep to 26th/27th oct (same immigration officer), they also did advise me waiting till the end of the month because they believe 80% that the amnesty will be extended, but that is no good for me, as a person on Amnesty can't do anything with the banks as they are not allowed to do anything with accounts (statements etc, updates, management, investment management) for those on an 'overstay' which amnesty is considered as. 

I will post a new thread ref the 80% as i imagine that will alleviate some peoples concerns.''

 

So Einstein what is your plan B if your actual visa is not extended when the amnisty end

and if your elite visa is still rejected ? Maybe the road will be safest getting rid of a dumb

BMW driver

 My current visa (at the time) expires on the 16th of September, meaning i have a valid visa and am not on Amnesty - I trust that is clear for you.

I am due to get elite in a few weeks and have already had my visa extended till mid October making it ready.

So again i trust that is clear for you.

 

To be fair, i was on Amnesty from the 27th of April until the middle of July, due to the lockdown and listening to idiots on the internet, that said we were on Amnesty, and Amnesty was ok, unaware that it is overstay, i promptly returned to a standard visa in preparation of returning to a longer term visa which i have had for ten years (long term visa), In which i was informed that Amnesty is overstay and you can't apply in country if you are on overstay, which even a idiot would recognise is beyond my reasonable control.

So i opted for a Elite that provides me a peace of mind.

I have also invested 10m$ in Asia STEM based research (inc Thailand) (its in the news but i wont get it for you) so that means i am entitled to a investor visa (if i can be bothered) but substantially more paperwork than Elite, so Elite it is... 

I hardly think i need a plan B, when i've already been told my Elite is progressing. 

Seems a tad bit of jealousy from you, or seriously what is your problem, do you need to speak to someone? is it a mental illness?

Edited September 12, 2020 by Jenkins9039

[Jenkins9039]

54 minutes ago, chickenslegs said:

I couldn't give a single f*c* about BMW, Benz, Ferrari, etc.

 

If this quote is true, I applaud the OP for paying a decent living wage to his staff.

True, lowest was 17k, highest was 180k, average was 45k-65k plus benefits.

I do meet people that pay peanuts in the same industry, and it shows in their output.

Even uni kids (interns) we housed, fed and gave pocket money to.
 

Edited September 12, 2020 by Jenkins9039

[kingofthemountain]

8 minutes ago, Jenkins9039 said:

A) My current visa (at the time) expires on the 16th of September, meaning i have a valid visa and am not on Amnesty - I trust that is clear for you.

I am due to get elite in a few weeks and have already had my visa extended till mid October making it ready.

So again i trust that is clear for you.

I also invested 10m$ in Asia STEM based research (inc Thailand) (its in the news but i wont get it for you) so that means i am entitled to a investor visa (if i can be bothered). 

I hardly think i need a plan B, when i've already been told my Elite is progressing. 

Seems a tad bit of jealousy from you, or seriously what is your problem, do you need to speak to someone? is it a mental illness?

I am not the one doing the show in public here

so you can still flash the lights and living the high life

i am not jealous (It seems to be an obssession for you) in any way

just amused and curious

how a wise rich and clever man like you can end and stand in this third world circus that is Thailand?

Ah yes, your wife....

 

[Jenkins9039]

16 minutes ago, kingofthemountain said:

I am not the one doing the show in public here

so you can still flash the lights and living the high life

i am not jealous (It seems to be an obssession for you) in any way

just amused and curious

how a wise rich and clever man like you can end and stand in this third world circus that is Thailand?

Ah yes, your wife....

 

You lost the post old boy the moment you decide to take a out of context statement and paint it as a fact.

Even in your haste to copy and paste, you actually contradicted your claim, i.e you said i am on amnesty and shared a post in which it stated, i am on a visa and its been extended, simply because i do not wish to be on amnesty because it means i can't do banking and it is an overstay.

Edited September 12, 2020 by Jenkins9039

[Jenkins9039]

2 minutes ago, kingofthemountain said:

am not the one doing the show in public here

Not at all, I merely answer statements with facts, whether that is showing off, or pointing out your idiocy is for you to decide.

Like the chap above that felt that the roads of Thailand are ideal for a Ferrari. 

[kingofthemountain]

2 minutes ago, Jenkins9039 said:

Not at all, I merely answer statements with facts, whether that is showing off, or pointing out your idiocy is for you to decide.

Like the chap above that felt that the roads of Thailand are ideal for a Ferrari. 

yeahhh sure

methink you are confused

maybe all of this is a little bit too much to handdle at the same time

you should take it easy and have few days off in a nice resort, a lot of bargain at the moment

 

[Jenkins9039]

6 minutes ago, kingofthemountain said:

yeahhh sure

methink you are confused

maybe all of this is a little bit too much to handdle at the same time

you should take it easy and have few days off in a nice resort, a lot of bargain at the moment

 

Still going on and on? 

 

Edited September 12, 2020 by Jenkins9039

[bodga]

On 9/9/2020 at 9:28 AM, Guderian said:

Real Thais drive trucks!

most  often ,  into  a  ditch!

[Lancashirelad]

I would suggest visiting the dealership with a Thai friend. Run your plan by them & see what they offer. If they are going to sell another nice shiny new Mercedes in these difficult times they are likely to be very accommodating. Mercedes dealers are usually pretty helpful, but the level of service received varies by class of car.