bubba45
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I'm no expert but I think burying the base of a tree might not be good. If you're on Facebook, there's a few helpful groups regarding trees and plants. If you search you'll find them. One I belong to is only for tree identification, another is an identification and discussion group. Just a thought.
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Ridiculous. In a million years I wouldn’t jump through those hoops. And I have a house and wife there! 555
You’d think Thailand was some sort of nirvana.
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34 minutes ago, phetphet said:
I don't mind the tokays, but it p's me off when they shout in the early hours and wake me up. Bloody thing has got inside my suspended ceiling, and makes an almighty racket.
Agree. Here's the thing, you can have 100 of them around the house, they'll make a boatload of racket and you'll never sleep, and everyplace is STILL full of bugs. So, I'll take the bugs and no noise from the lizards. They can never get rid of any noticeable quantity of bugs. Just a fact.
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28 minutes ago, totally thaied up said:
A Bialetti is much more expensive then a generic Moka Pot. Any reason for this. I am in the throws of either buying a Bialetti or a decent coffee machine as I like my coffee so much. I don't know what to do!
Because there is so much duty on the imported Bialetti. The Bialetti should sell for about 1000 baht ($30US). But you’re in Thailand.
If unsure buy the knock off and see how you like it. It’s all I use, every day. (The real Bialetti, but I live in USA). I love the simplicity, and it makes bad coffee taste worse and good coffee taste better. Just a matter of finding which coffee does it for you.-
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You won the lottery getting your money back. And that copper is a keeper. I thought he was just going to laugh and blow it off in favor of the Thai.
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The windows are already tinted from the manufacturer, right?
It's just something thais do, and a way to get money from you.
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33 minutes ago, Toosetinmyways said:
Perhaps the Thai immigration have this system installed at point of entry.
The UK government is considering installing this company's system at all points of entry to the UK after Brexit.
The system is by a company called iborderctrl.
Summary from company. "Compiles a full facial profile using video and photographs. Scrapes and scours all of your social media accounts. Document and signature analysis. Creates and stores your digital voice print. Provides risk assessment based on aggregate data"
An opposition group has already been formed https://iborderctrl.no/
555, there you go, we were typing at the same time. That's a machine that does profiling, or I guess you could say assists with profiling. Without looking at the link for the opposition group, I already know it's a liberal group that believes love, peace, and understanding will cure all ills. And I'm sure they're all for open borders. But to keep these same people safe and free to protest, we must profile. Profiling works.
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The officers are probably taught profiling. Typically they will be presented with a list of anywhere from 4 to 7 signs to look for. Part of it is judgement by the officer, but if you fit enough of the signs, you're toast. The list is developed from experience, and usually works very well. Profiling has become a dirty word in some parts of the world (America) but it's a proven and effective method of detecting whatever you're looking for. A simple example is if you're looking for a terrorist, it's better to pull aside a young male of middle eastern descent than any woman over 55. That's profiling in a simple sense.
So, as some above have stated, one profile point would be many entries and exits from Thailand. Another would be how your profession matches with the multiple entries and exits. No doubt your physical appearance as well. You can probably guess at other points the officer will look for. Profiling. Used effectively all over the world by law enforcement.
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Since you are a young Thai, if it had been me I wouldn’t have given him any info, I would have just told him it’s not a big deal. A 15-20 year old Honda and you hit it with a bicycle? Please. Unless it was in absolute pristine condition, who would care? Hard to believe he will bother getting a scratch fixed on an old car.
Quit worrying. It’s Thailand, you’re not in Kansas anymore.
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I left my home in CM on Sunday and spent four nights in BKK. Back in CM now. Hell if I'm running to immigration just to tell them this. I stayed in a hotel, let them hotel tell them. If they have a problem with it next time I have to go, screw 'em, I'll go back to America and never come back. See how badly they miss my thousands of baht each year paying for their stupid, crushing bureaucracy.
I'm already disgusted by the cost for the notaries, forms, fees, and everything else for the retirement visa, re-entry permits, and the foolishness of registering me as an alien in my wife's home. Now I understand I need MORE notarized forms from the embassy ($75 for every notarization) to get a driver's license. Guess all the notarized forms I already have from my embassy saying I am who I say I am are not good enough for the drivers license people. I'll keep driving without, thanks.
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You're lucky you only rent. Imagine if you owned property next door.
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I've come to the conclusion it's a nice place to VISIT.
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Why not come here and apply for it once in country? I believe that's possible. I came once and wanted the one year visa based on retirement. I was told near the end of the 60 day entry I received (with no visa) come back and get a 30 day extension, and apply for the one year permit.
Circumstances changed for me before the 90 days were up, so I never went through with it. But all this was told to me by immigration in Bangkok. Though it was about 5 years or so ago.
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Home made tom kha gai. Needless to say lots of chicken and mushrooms lurking below the surface.
Why go out?
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3 hours ago, elviajero said:
Every time you enter you are given permission to stay for a full 60 days.
How many times can you keep leaving and entering? Seems like a step up from border runs every thirty days.
I have an American friend that's coming for ten weeks. If he gets a single entry tourist visa before leaving the U.S., then goes for a few days to Cambodia after about 6 weeks then comes back to Thailand, will he get 30 days which would cover him for the duration of his stay?
He has a return ticket to the States after the ten week stay. He's trying to figure out the best way to cover a ten week stay.
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If I may ask about a METV, I understand it's good for 60 days. If you leave the country during that time, when you reenter, how many days are you stamped in for upon return? Let's say you leave for 7 days.
Do you still only get what's left of the 60 days?
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It's a great getaway and GOOD, INEXPENSIVE WINE!
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Lasted seven years, came back last fall.
Cost of living is cheaper here,
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Please don't edit my posts. Forum rules require you quote them in their entirety.
You know, this particular misperception is an ongoing argument on TV. And it is usually made by people with mediocre job histories, and/or a miserable existence in their homeland, making retiring to Asia and "enjoying" forty baht meals out, 150 baht massages, and 1000 baht "girlfriends," a good deal.
All the foods I like are available here at no up charge. In Thailand they carry a 300% up charge---even before Villa or Foodland grab their own take.
On Friday, I bought a very nice Chilean Malbec, on sale, for $4.19. That's 125 baht. IN LOS, the same wine was close to 700 baht. I bought an excellent cheese on special, thick smoked bacon for a dollar a pound, and a steelhead trout filet for $4 (fresh, not farmed). That's far less than what I paid at Villa.
My gym does not require a membership, and so has no pesky salesman. It has a flat rate of $15 per month. I, like all members, have a key, making it available 24/7.
When I use UPS or FedEx here, they are reliable and reasonable. Nothing gets stolen, or nailed for extra fees.
When I pay a serviceman here to do work on my vehicle, or my lawnmower, or my plumbing or electric, it is almost always done expeditiously, safely and right, the first time. This, as opposed to going through a series of workers who not only don't get it right, but often make a problem worse.
In LOS, I never had my '65 Honda motorbike running correctly, because the mechanics were incompetent or dishonest. Or both. This increases a tradesman's "bargain" rates considerably, making them no longer a bargain.
One time when I went to pick up my bike after some work, I noticed the original Honda seat was replaced by junk, and my seat was on the bike of the mechanic's buddy. When I pointed this out, they did this:
. When I insisted they put it back on my bike, they became confrontational. I had to pay a cop to get my seat back. I don't think I have never had that experience at a Honda bike shop in the USA.I bought a new gas BBQ last week at Home Depot. Regular cost was $99. On sale for $69. What's a gas BBQ in Thailand? I know the answer: about 10,000 baht for junk. The price goes up from there. The dumbbells I bought in LOS? One there cost as much as six here.
If I buy something at most stores here, there is a no-questions-asked return policy. I have returned to the local Smith's Supermarket, a number of items I found unsatisfactory. Always a smile when handing back my money. As such, I am a loyal customer. In November after returning to the States, I was checking out some groceries, and the bill was fifty-some dollars. I jokingly asked the checker if he had any coupons. He reached in his apron pocket, and swiped one across the scanner, and my bill dropped to $32. This is now a regular occurrence.
Gas where I live is almost half the price it is in Thailand. It is lower in other states.
In Thailand used vehicles carry a ridiculous price. Last week, I bought a '66 Chevy Bel Air. It had sat in an old lady's garage for years, and has 38,000 original miles. I paid $3700 for it. Now I have my eye on a '65, fully restored Chev pickup. $7000. Far less than a used pickup in average condition in Thailand. Both are investments that will never lose me money.
The Asian market I shop in Salt Lake City, actually has lower prices than back at Rhek Thum's "fresh market." And they are the same brands.
Here the tennis courts are free, and in good condition.
Here, cops don't stop me when I'm driving legally, unlike Thailand where they attempt to extort money. And here, Avis doesn't even think of extorting me for a pre-existing scratch, when I return a rental to the airport, just because I speak English.
My dentist here does not try to drill out non-existent cavities, nor pull a cracked tooth that can be repaired (if you have good training), nor spends a mere 15 minutes "cleaning" my teeth. Here it takes a solid hour,and is done right, so I only have to go twice a year rather than every couple of months.
This summer I'm out to buy a piece of land and build a vacation home. It's mine when I'm done, though my wife's name will also be on it. And where we are building, land is cheaper per acre than the rubber tree land where I lived in Rhek Thum. Don't believe me? Do your due diligence and research it, and you'll find my claim holds water.
Most of the nutritional products I take that keep me free of those expensive American doctor bills, are not available in Thailand. The few that are, are substantially lower in price here than in LOS. After feeling like crap the past few years, I am once again healthy and have my vitality back. That has great economic value.
The firearms I buy to go hunting and target shooting are at the very least, 1/3 the price they are in Thailand. The books I read are cheaper when new at the store, and a once-read paperback bought at a garage sale is 10 baht.
The tools I will use to build my house, Makita, Ryobi, and Milwaukee, are much less expensive here in the States. And if they break, the warranty work is done locally and in days. Usually they just hand over a new tool. The building material selection is far more diverse here, enabling both short-term and long-term savings.
Are there exceptions? Are there things cheaper in LOS?
Sure. Instant water heaters, air conditioners, unhygienic meals out, short-time"girlfriends," and massages. There are others, such as contact lenses, but as a whole do not measure up to a genuine savings.
Many items may be cheaper, but are built so cheaply they have a crap service life. Water pumps, clothing, and electrical items are a good example. Speaking of clothing, I bought new Levis last month. On sale, plus a coupon, $22 a pair. Good luck with that in LOS.
Want to retire to a warm climate that has reasonable prices? Try Port Charlotte, Florida. Check out the land and housing prices, and all the free services and discounts for seniors. Thailand does not even come close.
Wow, this is a work of art! I may print it and frame it. Thanks for the effort!
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If you marry a thai you still can't buy land. You'd have to buy it through her, and it would be hers. It would only be wise to do this with someone you completely trust, and in my opinion that would take a number of years to get to that point. Lots of stories of guys getting married, woman getting the money, then taking off and leaving him with nothing. Happens all the time.
I think Indians in Thailand are like any minority in any country. Think of minorities in India, or maybe lesser castes is a better analogy. People don't like other people for all kinds of reasons, but usually not very valid ones. There are a lot of indians here that run businesses; they are successful. So, they're disliked. And again, Thais like Thais. If you're not Thai, well....
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harish, there is a large indian community in bangkok. If you can tap into that, you can probably get better info than you will from this board. But as you may already know, foreigners cannot buy land. Not easy to do what you want to do. Thais not liking indians doesn't have that much to do with it; thais don't like anyone, much, that's not thai.
Good luck.
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Have you taken it to an Apple Service Center?
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Has there been any movements towards someday introducing some larger notes...like a 5000 or 10,000 baht note?
Buying anything very expensive sure does require a monster stack of 1000 baht notes.
Large value bills increase the reward to risk ratio for counterfeiting & they make money laundering or drug deals easier logistically.
Bank transfers or credit/debit cards etc ... especially in countries like the US or in Europe, but increasingly in this part of the world ... can be used for most large purchases or making payments for large scale business transactions. People who want to make large business transactions solely in cash often are trying to hide something by avoiding bank transactions or a paper trail.
In the US:
The Federal Reserve began taking high-denomination bills out of circulation in 1969, after an executive order by President Nixon (rather than actual legislation passed by Congress). As of May 30, 2009, only 336 $10,000 bills were known to exist; 342 remaining $5,000 bills; and 165,372 remaining $1,000 bills
When combined with concerns about counterfeiting and the use of cash in unlawful activities such as the illegal drug trade and money laundering, it is unlikely that the U.S. government will re-issue large denomination currency in the near future, despite the amount of inflation that has occurred since 1969
Which brings up an interesting point. Maybe it's something about the number 50. Try getting a $50 bill in the U.S. If you get change for $100 they will give you five $20's. Even though a $20 ain't worth much. I'd take a wallet full of 50's over 20's of the equivalent sum any day, whether in Thailand or the U.S. But 20's seem to be the currency of choice.
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Well, that explains your change.
No, it really doesn't. She's got a fifty in the cash drawer. My change is 50 baht. Why is she clinging to it?
Try getting them at a bank. Hasn't ever been a problem for me.
I'm actually dealing with this quite well, even though there's no support group. In other words, it's not really a problem, just an idle curiosity as to why the 50 is so rare.
I've always wondered the same thing.
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Extreme high risks of disease from rats, especially in a tropical country like Thailand. You can catch bubonic plague, Weil's disease, hantavirus, and many other potentially fatal diseases from rats. Google "diseases from rats" to find out more. Suggest you find another place to live before it's too late!
Nah, just make sure it's cooked properly and it's good to go
Seriously, where there's one rat there's many, time to get the rat man in to deal with the beasties.
If they keep letting them go he'll have to employ the boy full time.
. When I insisted they put it back on my bike, they became confrontational. I had to pay a cop to get my seat back. I don't think I have never had that experience at a Honda bike shop in the USA.
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FWIW, be sure to check and make sure you got the model you paid for. Check in settings for “general” “about” then “capacity” and make sure it’s got the correct memory. Only reason I say that is I bought two from Amazon sellers and neither were what they advertised. I’m sure most people don’t check. After that experience I only buy direct from Apple.