tmaker Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 WOW ..... that is how to describe my encounter with them. went to OCPB - Office of Consumer Protection Board regarding my case - http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/854722-just-fantastic/ made a few phone calls to 1166 ... managed to get the correct location to submit my complain. so I went to see them in Chonburi on 20/11/5 and they promised to call me back within a week. true enough,the called me a few days later and asked me to go over for a meeting with the developer on the 1st Dec guessed the developer got a massive grilling from them that day and he agreed to refund all my monies ,albeit in 2 installment. ( i asked for immediate refund but the officer says it is better to settle for whatever that is best ) so, i got my 1st 25,000 Thb yesterday and now waiting for my balance of 100,000 by April next year. the officer said that the developer CANNOT RENEGE on his words as this will be a fairly big offence. so,one issue finally settled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberfarang Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 It`s not over until the fat lady sings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmaker Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 yea...that i know... so it'll be known after Songkran.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Good news! Although i haven't had any direct dealings with OCPB, i know 3 other people who have and in each case, they have acted perfectly for the complainant. Its a shame that this thread likely won't have much response as there is little to rant about........................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend49 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Recently used OCPB, in conjunction with RTP to seek a refund from a scam competitor TV company in Bangkok not True Visions. All the experts told me forget your money its gone, many had been scammed but too lazy to do anything other than bitch to fellow farangs. Both Government departments were polite and efficient. As soon as the guilty party received the prosecution report from RTP the money was back in my bank within 24 hours. Message in my story we never compliment was meets or exceeds our expectations just remember the bad times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddi Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I would be interested in knowing the address of the OCPB in Chonburi. I might need them in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinmaew Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Have to wait 4 months for 100k you should have insisted that money NOW that is how Thailand works, money now because things get forgotten over time..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneday Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Good news that there is a part of the government that seems to work pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza40 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Is there an OCPB office in Chiang Mai? Not that I complain much, but would be handy to know........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli42 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Let us know if you ever get that B100k. That indeed would be a WOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razer Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I knew a person (now deceased) who was taking his dispute with a developer to court and was shot point blank by a thug hired by the developer who, by-the-way, was a wanted criminal in the UK but enjoyed protection here. This is Thailand ... be careful. Consumer protection doesn't deal a bullet through the spine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Good for you and much better than I did with complaints in America - even when the other party directly violated the law… nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jippytum Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 ignore the usual negative vibes some members delight in posting whatever the topic.Most would have felt all was lost Personally i think you showed initiative and you did well to get a result and you will get reimbursed. Well done . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questionsreplies Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Why anybody would follow any decision of consumer protection ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCruncher Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Is there an OCPB office in Chiang Mai? Not that I complain much, but would be handy to know........ There is an OCPB office in every city hall in Thailand, and they do a tremendous job. Have needed them several times in the past, sure you will not be surprised about that, and each time it took them nothing more than a single call to solve a dispute that was sometimes running for months already. I now also note that if I have an issue with a reputable company, many times just mentioning the name of OCPB will end the issue there and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCruncher Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I knew a person (now deceased) who was taking his dispute with a developer to court and was shot point blank by a thug hired by the developer who, by-the-way, was a wanted criminal in the UK but enjoyed protection here. This is Thailand ... be careful. Consumer protection doesn't deal a bullet through the spine. I wasn't raised as a sheep, so will never behave as one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza40 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Is there an OCPB office in Chiang Mai? Not that I complain much, but would be handy to know........ There is an OCPB office in every city hall in Thailand, and they do a tremendous job. Have needed them several times in the past, sure you will not be surprised about that, and each time it took them nothing more than a single call to solve a dispute that was sometimes running for months already. I now also note that if I have an issue with a reputable company, many times just mentioning the name of OCPB will end the issue there and then. Thanks - good to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker1 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I have mislaid the web address to download the Complaint Form (in English) that I had saved for several years, and would appreciate anyone providing it to me. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4UCorsair Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 It may have been worth pushing for monthly payments. You then know a month in whether his stated intention is good, rather than waiting 4 months? Penalty interest would have been another good bargaining point. But, if his word is good, you'll be happy in April. Well done, and I hope it all works as it should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwebb8825 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 wonder if mentioning them would have helped when I sold my brother's condo for him and the land office wanted a kickback to finish doing their jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I knew a person (now deceased) who was taking his dispute with a developer to court and was shot point blank by a thug hired by the developer who, by-the-way, was a wanted criminal in the UK but enjoyed protection here. This is Thailand ... be careful. Consumer protection doesn't deal a bullet through the spine. Lest we forget Donald and all the scum surrounding his case...which went nowhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmaker Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 I actually did mentioned that i should asked for penalty and/or losses on interest or re-imbursement for my one year rental as I told them that another project ( by another developer) started this year (yes, this year-2015 ) and the buyers are already moving in. but that is to get my point across used it as my bargaining chip as i only wants my monies back.any other additional claims will drag this case longer.. and also I asked for : 1. full payment - cannot meet 2. monthly installments - cannot meet 3.staggered payments - any amount - cannot meet so the officer requested me to accept the developer proposal as it'll take time if this case goes to court. case closed - i hope. next will be the clearing/selling off of all my items here.... and then go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmaker Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 Is there an OCPB office in Chiang Mai? Not that I complain much, but would be handy to know........ not sure if it is correct' http://www.donslifeinthailand.com/OCPB.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmaker Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 I have mislaid the web address to download the Complaint Form (in English) that I had saved for several years, and would appreciate anyone providing it to me. Thanks hope this can help http://www.donslifeinthailand.com/OCPB.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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