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      Do you drink drive?

      This is as dumb as the seatbelt or helmet argument - never used it, never needed it... The cognitive disconnect highlights a very simplistic stupidity. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and other agencies: Global Statistics: It's estimated that around 20-30% of all road traffic deaths worldwide involve alcohol. This varies significantly by region; in some areas, alcohol involvement may reach or exceed 50% of road fatalities. Annual Estimates: Globally, about 1.35 million people die each year due to road accidents. This means 270,000 to 405,000 deaths can be linked to drink-driving annually. Non-Fatal Injuries: The number of injuries related to alcohol-impaired driving is even higher. For every death, there are several injuries and instances of long-term disability. Globally, road accidents lead to around 50 million injuries annually, with a notable proportion related to alcohol use. Regional Variations: Countries with strict drink-driving laws and effective enforcement tend to have lower alcohol-related accident rates. In contrast, regions with limited law enforcement and higher alcohol consumption rates see significantly higher numbers. So... to answer your dumbed down, over simplified and idiotic response... There are between 270,000 to 405,000 names that could be mentioned to answer your question... those are just deaths... a lot more maimed. Your implication that because someone has not yet had a drink driving related accident means its safe, is simply moronic and outrageously deluded to the point of sheer idiocy.
      richard_smith237 in General Topics
    2. 138

      Do you drink drive?

      A good point... I've friends who can resolve these issues very simply.... (Police guys)... They've helped on a few occasions when a friend was over the limit and got caught. The joke is that I never ask them for help, they ask why I don't drink & drive, they can help if I have an issue... They don't get the point... its the Police I'm bothered about - its hurting someone cos I was an idiot and drove drunk that bothers me (no matter how carefully I thought I may drive).
      richard_smith237 in General Topics
    3. 138

      Do you drink drive?

      I think the silent majority have stated their point well enough. Results are in line with what I expected. Because you tailored the poll - and didn't leave an option for... ... having one or two drinks and remaining within the DUI limit and drive. So there was no option for the many who may have a beer or two and drive. Its a valid point - Do you think two cans of beer over an place you over the legal limit to drive ? Its an irrelevant point if you are having 4 beers as there is a greater certainty that someone will be over the limit. We used to get the Police Turning up to the Bars with breathalysers and we'd have a go.... I've also tried the 'gadget' breathalyser, but doubt how accurate they are (about +/- 10% error I'd guess)... All fairly moot if someone is driving after 4 or 6 beers consumed over a couple of hours - they are drunk over the limit and impaired. If a normal size male has had just 2 beer (330ml cans of Singha for example) its very unlikely they are over the legal limit or impaired.
      richard_smith237 in General Topics
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      Visa income observations and TIN application questions

      Like many have said, the Thai Tax office and Immigration are unlikely to be connected if ever. Most say "wait and see". For now they don't have a clue. Until it is clear and detailed, then do nothing. How will they, "who", know? and know what? I bring very little into Thailand each year and have 800k in Thai bank account since 2018. I do spend less than 180 days per year in Thailand but, at some point, I expect that immigration will want a TIN to get the annual Non-O extension. I'll wait until required.
      soi3eddie in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
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      Do you drink drive?

      So you are admiting you 'could' have a minor collision (driving slowly as you do) and it will result in minor damage to your car... But what about the pedestrian or motorcyclist you hit ??? ... The collision may seem minor to you, but not to them..... Thats why you are selfish, you have not considered the others around you who may be impacted by your drunk driving.
      richard_smith237 in General Topics
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      [QUIZ] 30 October - The Beatles

      I just completed this quiz. My Score 50/100 My Time 93 seconds  
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    7. 138

      Do you drink drive?

      It was just a long winded rant to avoid the reality, avoid answering the question and to suit his narrative. I'll have a 330ml can of beer or two and drive or ride.... I won't have more than that. There isn't really a place in the poll for that.... But, MalolmB may be right - there are perhaps a lot more out there who think nothing of driving durnk, and by driving drunk I mean over the legal limit. Two can's of beer will / should not put me over the limit... My narrative is: IF someone knowingly drives while over the drink driving limit they are likely to be impaired - and that can have consequences. My narrative is: IF someone has 5 or 6 beers and drives, there is little doubt that they are impaired and have a greater chance of being involved in an incident that impacts other innocent people. My narrative is: trying to normalise this behavior is the remit of ayholes. IF MalcolmB - all you are doing is having two beers in an hour and driving home, its unlikely you are over the limit or impaired... If however, you are having 6 or 7 beers over a couple of hours, you are drunk and impaired - and no amount of 'careful driving' will change that fact.
      richard_smith237 in General Topics
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      Must-Know Famous Thai Ghost Stories

      Agreed. Slightly OT but definitely linked - We westerners are the only group to DISbelieve in spirits. The story that there was a 'Big Bang' and space dust & debris somehow come alive as 'space jizz' and evolved into humans is even more far fetched than spirits, ghosts etc imho. Anyway, this guy has some interesting theories on Spirit Channelling and the fact that demonic clowns exist in almost if not ALL cultures - also some bits on Garden of Eden serpent Naga worship. Pop stars channelling demons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6cY3fgElgU&t=3398s
      BruceWayne in General Topics

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tonika Senior Member

tonika

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My wife is obsessed about buying a Rubber Tree plantation in Issan. Seems there is one that's going cheap. Apparently there is a sale of approx. 20 rai of mature trees ,ready to tap, for a bargain price of B 1,000,000. . She insists that there is a regular income to be made from them. And, that if we don't buy immediately, we will lose out. As I know next to nothing about Rubber Trees I'm rather sceptical. Would appreciate anyone who can give me any help or advice on this matter..

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sinbin Gold Member

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It is too cheap. I smell a rat. What is it with Thai women in that they know nothing about farming but pressurise their farang husbands into buying land and becoming farmers ? You have to be born into that profession, in my opinion.

One reason why Thai ladies like to buy farm land, gold, big cars etc is for show/prestige. Having 40 million Baht in the bank doesn't show off wealth to the neighbours. Having 50 Rai of land. 6 Baht gold and a big house with a Fortuner on the drive does.

Also, if your money is in your home country then in the event of your death it would make it difficult, if not impossible for them to get at it. Therefore ......................................................................Please don't say I'm wrong as I see it on a regular basis. The scams some women get up to is beyond me.

A woman living near me, married to a farang (I hate the word) gets him to buy 6 Rai for 200,000 Baht each. Way over the real value and not enough land to get a good annual return on. My missus asked about this and her reply was as I explained above about getting all the money over to Thailand. Also she explained that the land was really to ensure her 2 Thai children had somewhere to build a house on in later life,.

I'm sorry if I've gone slightly off topic.

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David006 Gold Member

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well since you are way up north there maybe send our "Jim" ( JamesCollister) a pm..seems not exactly a wonderful price but no idea what tappable rubber trees and land goes for these days. Better get a local experienced farmer ( good luck) to check it out for quality of trees, land soil etc etc..

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Bosse137 Advanced Member

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Sounds to me beeing a good prospect,depending of course on location,how old and in what condition the trees are and so on.I live in Isaan and here the price would be about two millions for a "normal" land.

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TPI Gold Member

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I dunno....seems like a good deal if the trees are 6-7 years old and you've got a good tapper? I'm trying not to be cynical, some times the're hearts are in the right place, you could always buy it, and then get her to give you a 30 year lease (isufruct) then you can't be ripped off! Either way if the trees are not what you like then you could always put in "Glua kio" (lady finger bananas)?

Try to look on the bright side, risking a million baht might be cheap....in the long run??;)

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OP some words of wisdom above . You need to know a lot more than just price, title, rain fall, clone type. If your wife's family even know anything about rubber. Have a read through the farming forum. Posted something on the subject last week. Tread carefully, 1 Mil Baht is a lot of money to throw away. Jim

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