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Call Cris at CT14 - https://www.ct14garage.com/ I know you don't want a supercar but he's English and has a bunch of engineers that could go with you to inspect and suggest a price. He's a lovely guy and has helped me out lots of times without asking for anything in return. In fact - I took him and his wife out on Saturday to RR&B because it was the only way I could part with some cash on his behalf. He'll know people that can help. Note - I scratched up my wifes Z4 M40i - front bumper, rear side bumper and I reversed it into a motorbike. I'd also scratched 3 of the alloy wheels. He fixed it all for 13,000 Baht - BMW would have charged me 100k+ - I guess I got mate's rates - but it shows the kind of guy he is.

Hi My son just moved out to an apartment close to University. He recently took his drum kit and other musical equipment with him. The drumkit cost over $300k, Other stuff around $100k - I contacted an insurer here who said max was 100k in total - which ain't much use. Now- I can already see there will be 3 type of posters here: 1 - why would you pay that much for a drumkit, is it a BMW - ya de ya de ya. For those of you - go have a kid that's been playing drums for 13 years, plays multiple instruments, sings like an angel and writes and produces his own music and see how you feel about getting him a pile of crap. 2 - Those with musical interests that might want to know about the kit 3 - Those with general advice about specialist insurers If you are in group 1. Do me a favor - don't force me to make you look like a bumbling idiot on here. Thanks With love Pete

I won't quote Hope rates here - but it is not at all expensive

Yeah - very cool people

Contacted them. This is likely to be the one. Thanks!

Note - I will be checking out all of the recommendations here. Thanks

Agreed - depends on your poison. For booze and coke - they knock you out on Benzos for a few days to prevent seizures. For heroin - I think that's a much longer taper off. But the activities and treatments - like CBT - do vary a lot - as do the availability of medical professionals on site.

Thank you. I believe he would do the same for me if the tables were turned. He is a lovely guy who has taken a very dark turn.

what India doesn't have - me to have the police escort him off the plane to me waiting in my car - me delivering him to the rehab center - me taking care of him for 60 days after rehab (yes, I am an EX addict and I fully understand the headspace he'll be in after just 30 days rehab and that it's the start of a long journey) - me taking him to the airport and having him police escorted to the gate for his trip back to Europe - his family meeting him in Europe where he can continue his journey UK doctors have refused to put him through detox prior to the flight. He says he'll taper off prior to coming - but he's an alcoholic. So whilst he is willing to come - we can't trust him waiting for a flight at the airport in UK - there's bars there! Post rehab - my experience was an inability to focus for a long period of time. Of extreme muscle and joint issues getting moving again. He works in the building industry - mostly on the finishing side and so the plan is to give him a purpose while he's here - to help us renovate the house as much or as little as possible - maybe new kitchen cupboards, maybe wallpaper and painting, maybe new bathroom - whatever he can manage - but something with purpose that will help regain his dignity. We'll also use the time to re-establish lost relationships - many people I've spoken to want nothing more than to see the person he once was again. That means rebuilding bridges he thought he'd burnt and that I've since found he hasn't. So - Thailand is a good place. He wont have money in his pocket at any point and he's agreed to that - he doesn't know the place - he's agreed to 90 days here and 60 of which are at our house - with the blessing of my wife. We'll go on walks and eventually runs and swims. We'll do temples and Lopburi and stuff like that - but mostly - he'll be recovering his health and dignity. What we don't want - is him going back to his home town and his family are all in Spain and can watch over him as he continues his recovery journey. What we also don't want is him sitting in a bunch of meetings where he'll be counting the days since his last drink and being told he's an addict forever - that's bull<deleted>. It's like a toxic relationship - you leave because it is damaging - but the love is still there. Once you fall out of love with your poison - you are no longer addicted and in a state where you'd rather eat <deleted> than go back to it. Of course - that is my lived experience and the best I can do is guide him through it - the rehabs I have spoken to so far think it's a wonderful idea.

Hi everyone, I’m reaching out to seek advice and recommendations for a close friend of mine who is struggling with severe alcohol addiction. He’s been drinking heavily for over 15 years, and his health has reached a critical point. His family and I are working together to help him recover and rebuild his life. We’re currently considering rehabilitation centers in Thailand, as we believe the structured and supportive environment here could be what he needs. However, we’re also mindful of costs and want to ensure we choose a facility that provides effective care without unnecessary luxury expenses. We’ve looked into some options, including Wat Tham Krabok, but we’re concerned about the "cold turkey" approach and potential health risks. We’d prefer a medically supervised detox and a program that focuses on both physical and emotional recovery. If anyone has experience with rehab centers in Thailand—whether personally or through friends or family—I’d greatly appreciate hearing your insights. Specifically: Recommendations for rehab centers offering affordable but high-quality care. Your experiences with specific facilities—positive or negative. Estimated costs and what’s typically included in the program (e.g., accommodation, meals, therapy). Advice on what to look for when choosing a rehab center and any potential red flags. Our plan is for him to spend 30 days in a rehab center, followed by a 60-day stay with me in a quiet area to continue his recovery in a supportive environment. His family intends for him to move permanently to Spain afterward to avoid triggers in his current UK environment. I’d really appreciate any guidance or recommendations from those who have been through this process or know someone who has. Thanks so much for your time and support. Best regards, Pedro

TiT - and if that's not a good enough explanation for you - enjoy chasing your tail.

There is no website that has the EXACT TEXT you are looking for - partly because laws here are written in Thai language, partly because your words aren't theirs. If you want an English translation from the BOI site, explaining the exemption. It can be found here: https://ltr.boi.go.th/documents/Notification of Income Tax No.427 (EN).pdf Thai version here: https://ltr.boi.go.th/documents/Notification of Income Tax No. 427 (TH).pdf "Clause 2 A foreigner categorised as High-Skilled Professional, Wealthy Global Citizen, Wealthy Pensioner, or Work-from-Thailand Professional who is eligible for income tax reduction or exemption under Section 3, Section 4, or Section 5 of the Royal Decree issued under the Revenue Code governing reduction of tax rates and exemption of taxes (No. 743) B.E. 2565 (2022), as the case may be, must meet the following qualifications: (1) Be granted a Long-Term Resident Visa under immigration law, as the case may be; (2) Meets qualifications for and complies with rules and conditions on Long-Term Resident Visa as prescribed by the Office of the Board of Investment." At the bottom of the document... Issued on 26th August B.E. 2565 (2022) Lavaron Sangsnit (Mr Lavaron Sangsnit) Director-General of the Revenue Department Now - I know you wont be happy. - Needs to be on BOI website - OK! - Needs to refer to revenue department - OK! - Doesn't contain the EXACT words you need - aaaaawwww shucks So - the revenue dept, the BOI are singing from the same hymn book. Fill in whatever forms you like.

Yeah BOI officers, there's plenty of them - maybe that's why they have a location in Lat Phrao as well as CBD. As for the website. https://ltr.boi.go.th/ Maybe the BOI isn't the issue.

I will add on the BOI thing. I first dealt with BOI in '99 as I was part of a startup here. Then again in 2001, for a startup I created for a Japanese MNC. In both cases, BOI gave us tax exemption - I can't remember how long. In the 2001 case, they gave me an "unlisted" benefit - meaning a benefit that isn't in their guidelines. The benefit we got was an Alien Business License for a 100% foreign-owned entity. Saying the BOI don't understand taxes is funny. One of their main things is handing out tax benefits to new entities. The guy saying that BOI don't understand the benefits they are giving out - well he's just misguided. It's their job to know. The other part they know is how to qualify.

You are wrong. BOI officers are right. Hope this helps.