Popular Post nickmondo Posted June 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2021 25 minutes ago, Fex Bluse said: And, as always, this is the big, critical lesson about Thais and Thailand. Nothing is reliable. Everything is subject to change. Agreements are effectively meaningless. welcome to Thailand mate! I also have looked at Ecuador Looks a lot better there, if I was young like you, I would go there like a shot. I am here on retirement visa, but loving it less here more and more each year 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fusion58 Posted June 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2021 20 hours ago, WineOh said: And once again, absolutely nothing to the benefit of those married here with children. It's all about the MONEY, never about the HUMANITY. Yep. Farangs are nothing more than ATMs in the minds of these greedy <deleted>. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Raphael Hythlodaeus Posted June 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2021 Those with serious money that I know are thinking of getting their money OUT of Thailand, and would not consider some cockamamie half-baked scheme like this. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nausea Posted June 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2021 48 minutes ago, Davedub said: This makes Thailand far more likely to attract DMs Don't really see it, neither with the Smart Visa or under these new proposals. As I understand it, most DNs reside here because of geographical arbitrage - the majority have limited funds, many are first-timers and it's their first attempt at establishing an on-line business, and few are directly employed by companies, or have formal qualifications. As with most ex-pats they're here because it's cheap and cheerful.. Thailand really needs to get out of this fixation on the high-end market, and focus on where they have competitive advantage which, IMO, is relative cheapness and a reasonably developed infrastructure, which is attractive to those with a small income or a bit of cash to spare; those with real/big money have too many other options. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kingofthemountain Posted June 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, shdmn said: Projecting? You can't paint everyone with the same brush. A lot of guys only go to Thailand for that. A lot don't. Some are initially drawn to Thailand because of that but keep coming back for other reasons. Some find the culture a better fit compared to the west. Like the fact it's still very much a mans world as opposed to what is going on in the west now. A lot end up settling down in Thailand with regular Thai girls. Of course there are very few exceptions but when you dig a little bit, there is almost ALWAYS a Thai girl\women behind every westerner decision to come\stay in Thailand and your comment confirms it The fact that she is the wife, the girlfriend or a one hour rent doesn't really matter, the pu...y power is still the main attraction of the country (imo in second position it's the safety, particularly the relatively low level of petty crime compared to south america's countries for example, where the climate and the girls are hot too) Edited June 6, 2021 by kingofthemountain 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NCC1701A Posted June 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2021 14 hours ago, sqwakvfr said: However I do know someone who is pretty close to being a millionaire. He told me his only reason for living in LOS is this: Women and Girls. Plentiful and easier to please than the western variety. Hi. 1 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phuketboy Posted June 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2021 The Chinese will jump on this and use this as a loophole to buy up land and slowly take over. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surelynot Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, kingofthemountain said: but when you dig a little bit, there is almost ALWAYS a Thai girl\women behind every westerner decision to come\stay in Thailand and your comment confirms it Can't argue with that.....even if they haven't, as yet, actually met the ladies in question. Edited June 6, 2021 by Surelynot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surelynot Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, Phuketboy said: The Chinese will jump on this and use this as a loophole to buy up land and slowly take over. Someone did point out that this is what it is all about......sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post simon43 Posted June 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2021 13 minutes ago, Phuketboy said: The Chinese will jump on this and use this as a loophole to buy up land and slowly take over. I don't agree. The Chinese will jump on this and use this as a loophole to buy up land and QUICKLY take over. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 1 hour ago, fusion58 said: Yep. Farangs are nothing more than ATMs in the minds of these greedy <deleted>. It would more likely attract more arabs and Chinese than anyone else. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 24 minutes ago, simon43 said: I don't agree. The Chinese will jump on this and use this as a loophole to buy up land and QUICKLY take over. They don't state HOW much land. And for sure agricultural land will be off limits. The devil is in the details and they are not put forward. Once the Chinese realise they actually have to build a house on the (small plot of) land and live in it full time, they may not be so interested. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafPinto Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 They'll need at least $80,000 in earnings over the last two years and a million bucks in assets plus $100,000 in health insurance. I stoped reading here. A million bucks ????. They want us to believe they are funny. Is it "bucks" bunny? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 What I find most frightening is the thought that someone in TAT might actually believe this and that they also think that Prayuth and Co. might also believe this. Thailand's niche market now is for not for millionaires but low income people with a dubious past who want somewhere they can continue with their dubious life-style without the law being too interested is their activities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujayujay Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 ????????????Dreamer!!!!???????????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fex Bluse Posted June 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Raphael Hythlodaeus said: Those with serious money that I know are thinking of getting their money OUT of Thailand, and would not consider some cockamamie half-baked scheme like this. Yes. In fact, the wisest wealthy foreigners in Thailand keep the majority of their assets in jurisdictions that provide rule of law and some degree of transparency. Thailand is an easy country to live in on moderate wealth, so no need to put all one's wealth at risk by bringing it into a Banana Republic (or Rice Republic). 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surelynot Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Fex Bluse said: Yes. In fact, the wisest wealthy foreigners in Thailand keep the majority of their assets in jurisdictions that provide rule of law and some degree of transparency. Thailand is an easy country to live in on moderate wealth, so no need to put all one's wealth at risk by bringing it into a Banana Republic (or Rice Republic). That was my thinking......however.....as some have pointed out this might be an ideal opportunity for the Chinese to swoop in and buy the place 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion58 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 23 hours ago, KhunBENQ said: A milllion millionaires/high skilled professionals/wealthy pensioners/workers at billion dollar companies. What are they dreaming of at night? Right? They seem to be laboring under the assumption that millionaires grow on trees in Farangland. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smilermike Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 On 6/5/2021 at 12:30 PM, ikke1959 said: Indeed the land of smiles... everyday something unbelievable Just call it " Unbelievable Thailand ". Its perfect. And suits it right down to the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickymouse1 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Where to apply and when? I can NOT wait !!! ???????????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta408 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 TAT is always fun to read. The logic is not too far off, people coming in to live here with money, rent, buy cars, buy clothes, hire drivers, maids, computer geeks.....there is a flow down of money from food and restaurants - Thai food. But before this is approved, I will be an old dude on IV. There is a young workforce, bright and willing to work. They are creative and energetic. You should give them the priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukKrueng Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 I read the title and was just about to contact some real estate agents and buy a many plots of land I can as if non Thais could buy land prices will sky rocket. But then I read the article and I put the phone down.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 On 6/5/2021 at 12:48 PM, Surelynot said: If I were a dollar millionaire I wouldn't even be here. So apart from not being filthy rich, what's your excuse reason for being here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta408 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 The Chinese middle class have the money now. They have plenty of it. They will gladly come into Thailand and pay. This is nothing new. The shift in economy parity has gone to China and Asia. Maybe those posting here are not aware of this or have forgotten. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surelynot Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, NanLaew said: So apart from not being filthy rich, what's your excuse reason for being here? Seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTh Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Wake me up when this becomes a reality.... ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLW Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Re Digital Nomads, their requirement would be average monthly income of $3.000 or roughly 100k THB. Show me some people that can make this income which is in the range of foreign specialist workers here on a regular work permit. Surely you can't make this income with online teaching or translation. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post racket Posted June 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2021 This sounds more like coming to Thailand and loose all your money. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFoxy Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 4 hours ago, Raphael Hythlodaeus said: Those with serious money that I know are thinking of getting their money OUT of Thailand, and would not consider some cockamamie half-baked scheme like this. Apart from Thais, what person with serious money would keep their money in Thailand inn the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFoxy Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 57 minutes ago, mickymouse1 said: Where to apply and when? I can NOT wait !!! ???????????????????????? You can apply once you reach the afterlife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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