ASHTONITE Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Well... not sure what to say... I just hope we get some kind of decent compensation for our money. :-( Any other members out there in CM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 You actually bought one.... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john b good Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Well... not sure what to say... I just hope we get some kind of decent compensation for our money. :-(Any other members out there in CM? Nah! Don't think that you will find many people (in Chiang Mai) that really want to flush their money down the dunny (toilet) Probably the most ill conceived proposal to separate folks from their money. TIT Whilst on the issue of "easy money" is there anyone interested in buying one of the "bridges over the Mae Nam Mae Ping" I have several that I would let go at bargain rates. Most are in good nick. "caveat emptor" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASHTONITE Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 S**T HAPPENS :-) It is like gambling... you win some.. you lose some. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john b good Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 (edited) Since it's inception 2,570 investors are shown as having bought into this scheme. I'm gonna see if I can get their addresses and contact details. I am sure I can get some bridges off my books and free up some capital As far as compensation is concerned "don't spend it untill the cheque has been cleared" Edited January 29, 2009 by john b good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poldebol Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 S**T HAPPENS :-) It is like gambling... you win some.. you lose some. :-) Please do not forget rule numner one about money: When it sounds to good to be true, it is not true. And, one for the road: An ape is an ape, though decked with gold. Or: if you think you can buy status, you are already losing money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrose070 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I prolly would have bought one, if I could afford it...I can't seem to beg, borrow, steal or hook my way into a decent visa... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adjan jb Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Such a thread is perfect to kick start the day. Better than 5 expressos. This morning it did wonders for me. Thanks to the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Well... not sure what to say... I just hope we get some kind of decent compensation for our money. :-(Any other members out there in CM? Wow ! just imagine knowing someone who bought one. Did you get your moneys worth so far ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 S**T HAPPENS :-) It is like gambling... you win some.. you lose some. :-) Don't be too hard on yourself; as you say, sh1t happens and it's your dosh so spend it as you please. Plenty of gloaters have probably lost millions upon millions of baht through dating the wrong female. Worth chasing up with someone though for the visa situation alone. Just don't get your hopes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puwa Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I can sympathize with people who bought into the program and didn't get the promised results. But personally I always disliked the idea of selling certain legal privileges--visas, leases, etc.--in this way. Discounts on private sector stuff like golf courses and spas are one thing, but selling waivers to the law is just tacky and blatantly undemocratic. And, apparently, not very profitbale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeMaiDee Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Since it's inception 2,570 investors are shown as having bought into this scheme. I'm gonna see if I can get their addresses and contact details. I am sure I can get some bridges off my books and free up some capital As far as compensation is concerned "don't spend it untill the cheque has been cleared" That's 2.570 BILLION BAHT where the f##k did all that money go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geleen48 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Actually think a great deal of these cards were given away to so-called VIP's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiangMai2 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Actually think a great deal of these cards were given away to so-called VIP's? They were indeed, and very welcome it was, nothing worse than mingling with the riff raff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuian Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 (edited) Since it's inception 2,570 investors are shown as having bought into this scheme. That's 2.570 BILLION BAHT where the f##k did all that money go? rumor mill has it that the money went to Singapore account or had directly to be transferred there. Guess it's traveling the world now as support and relief for, how did he call himself "vagabond"? Ahhh yeah and nearly forgot: Where are the donated paper towels and boxes of Kleenex to be send to? Edited January 29, 2009 by Samuian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rixalex Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Plenty of gloaters have probably lost millions upon millions of baht through dating the wrong female. Not sure how much comfort the Elite crowd would take from that, as they themselves probably wouldn't have wasted their money on the Elite card were it not for some young Thai honey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwillly Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Well... not sure what to say... I just hope we get some kind of decent compensation for our money. :-(Any other members out there in CM? doubt it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paagai Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Get the magentic strip re-programmed and use it as a flash looking card for opening you condo door...... about all its useful for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassienie Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Well... not sure what to say... I just hope we get some kind of decent compensation for our money. :-(Any other members out there in CM? Only 1 card was ever sold since it was introduced about 4 or 5 years ago. So it was you, ASHTONITE. Best thing to do is frame it and hang on the wall. Perhaps it will become a collectors item in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Actually think a great deal of these cards were given away to so-called VIP's? Wasn't there talk of them giving one to David Beckham? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Plenty of gloaters have probably lost millions upon millions of baht through dating the wrong female. Not sure how much comfort the Elite crowd would take from that, as they themselves probably wouldn't have wasted their money on the Elite card were it not for some young Thai honey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adjan jb Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Actually think a great deal of these cards were given away to so-called VIP's? Wasn't there talk of them giving one to David Beckham? If so, they should have renamed it the Commoner Card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWalkingMan Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 If so, they should have renamed it the Commoner Card. TheWalkingMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoloFlyer Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 use it to cut your coke. Friend of mine had one - said the value was redeemed by all the golf course memberships it included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchik Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 News of my death is greatly exaggerated! quoting Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john b good Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 use it to cut your coke.Friend of mine had one - said the value was redeemed by all the golf course memberships it included. BUT!! now that they have scrapped it will anyone accept it. I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASHTONITE Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 Well... not sure what to say... I just hope we get some kind of decent compensation for our money. :-(Any other members out there in CM? Wow ! just imagine knowing someone who bought one. Did you get your moneys worth so far ? I have to say that it was a nice program... being I traveled in and out of the country alot... the service was quite nice. They visa is great... and they helped me with a number of issues. Free massage everyday was nice... golf and ... I even got court side tickets to the THAILAND OPEN for free. Long term if the program worked... would be a great value.. I am a bit disappointed... service was nice and immigration fast track was wonderful.. being picked up at the plane... taken to a nice waiting room while they did everything for you... nice BMW ride home ;-) In and out of the country. This is life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASHTONITE Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 S**T HAPPENS :-) It is like gambling... you win some.. you lose some. :-) Don't be too hard on yourself; as you say, sh1t happens and it's your dosh so spend it as you please. Plenty of gloaters have probably lost millions upon millions of baht through dating the wrong female. Worth chasing up with someone though for the visa situation alone. Just don't get your hopes up. Yeah... they told my that I still have 4 years left on my current Visa from them and it would be honored... :-) Just waiting for decision on the compensation.... but like you said.. hopes are limited ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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