[Mandatory health insurance for Non O-A visa effective from 31 October]

To those many tv posters who smugly criticised farangs in need of medical help who dont have insurance, i say well done, you have won!

[Dual pricing: Retirees and expats may be charged more at Thai govt hospitals]

I have had occasion to use Thai gov hospitals including dental, fluid check certificates, nerve pain and physiotherapy, and dont have a bad word to say about the doctors, nurses or administration.  Waiting times are nothing compared to UK, and unlike NHS, you can get non emergency help without an appointment. BTW i do carry BUPA insurance but why bother travelling 90 mins when the local service is fine.

[Back in the UK after 10 years in Thailand]

Owt I have read here remotely tempts me to give up life in essan and move back to UK.

[How do you feel about getting a tattoo in Thailand?]

On 7/8/2019 at 1:08 PM, SweatySock said:

Stay away from tattoo parlours when inebriated, in fact a good tattoo artist will refuse to work if the recipient is drunk.

drunk tats are the best

[Manhunt launched for American over ‘seastead’ fiasco]

Sounds a bit heavy handed

[Went to the waterfalls for Songkran but only Thais get in free, not foreigners.]

Get a Thai ID card.

[Marriage extension questions]

On 4/12/2019 at 6:21 PM, ubonjoe said:

A lot more that what was needed for the visa.

Here is my general list. Marriage Extension Requirements 2.pdf

You will certainly need witnesses.

Good list Joe, I am on ME visa and will need to renew in shortly, v helpful as always.

[Holding the balance: Phuket Immigration clarifies new rules on retirement visas to start March 1]

I take no pleasure in the fact that I can meet these new requirements, there is no peace of mind in Thailand when living on a knife edge.

[photos for marriage ext of stay]

On ‎03‎/‎05‎/‎2018 at 12:29 PM, wgdanson said:

And there is only one sure photo to prove this.

Pulling your hair out!

[Why do Expats Troll each other in Thailand?]

21 minutes ago, Bluespunk said:

I never said I didn't refer to those who espouse hate.

 

It's hard not to when a hate monger like Robinson is mentioned.

 

The mere mention of his name is to introduce hate into a topic.

 

PS: Nothing to do with politics, hate is a state of mind, not a political position.

Great

[Why do Expats Troll each other in Thailand?]

41 minutes ago, Bluespunk said:

42 minutes ago, Bluespunk said:

As I told you, bigotry is about political positions.

 

It's about espousing hate.

As I told you, bigotry is about political positions.

 

It's about espousing hate.

Lets not forget it was you who brought up the word hate into this thread. Nobody else, only you! Typical name calling leftist ploy to block discussion. Turn the finger and point at yourself.

[Why do Expats Troll each other in Thailand?]

Farangs trolling,  is one definition an upset lonely boy  interrogating someone's post history and giving a "confused" reaction to absolutely everything. I have one of them on my tab, you know who you are!!!

[Why do Expats Troll each other in Thailand?]

1 minute ago, Bluespunk said:

I have read and listened to him.

 

He is a bigot.

Why, because he is saying things which offend you.  All i can say to the easily offended left is, well tough.

[Why do Expats Troll each other in Thailand?]

3 hours ago, Bluespunk said:

Please quote where I have judged someone on their faith or appearance rather than their actions. 

How about your words on Tommy Robinson "he is a fascist consumed by hate". Where is your proof of that ( without borrowing from leftist fake news)? He owned  Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain and i suggest free minded people watch that clip on YouTube and make up their own minds.

 

[Why do Expats Troll each other in Thailand?]

29 minutes ago, Bluespunk said:

No I won't, you know what I mean.

 

I don't need your help.

 

How you feel about Thai food is your business...

Isn't it strange how the leftist bang on about "hate crime" and yet they cannot say what it means. Its because they rely on this narrative and others such as "racist"  to suppress any free thought or expression as to whats going on. Well its not going to work with some of us.

[Why do Expats Troll each other in Thailand?]

1 minute ago, Bluespunk said:

Hate is not a political position and is to be despised where ever it is found.

 

It is found in abundance in Tommy Robinson.

Can you define hate in your ideal. Let me help you, its anyone who dares to have an opinion outside your leftist beliefs. I hate some thai food and you will despise that, but its my prerogative and that's not acceptable to you.

[Why do Expats Troll each other in Thailand?]

5 minutes ago, Bluespunk said:

He's a fascist consumed by hate.

And there are leftists consumed by hate, who are more dangerous imo

[Why do Expats Troll each other in Thailand?]

1 hour ago, Bluespunk said:

Tommy Robinson is entitled to a painful existence in hell and little else.

 

His views are nothing but extremist hate.

Tommy's view is that "European cultures are being put at risk by fake refugees who have no intention of integration and no intention of assimilation".  Who here having regard to current affairs would not agree with that statement?  The worst enemy at the moment are the leftist extremists' who see wrong in every expression of identity and pray for destruction of our culture, some even gloating from far afield.

[Story Of My Thai Citizenship Application]

28 minutes ago, skippybangkok said:

 

Glad they never said that to my face, would answer “ that could never happen unless I worked for the land department “


Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app

 

I hear what you say, but i know what you mean

[Story Of My Thai Citizenship Application]

7 minutes ago, yankee99 said:

I thought the retirement stamp says you can't work? 

Looking at now, doesnt say cant work. The blue extension is over stamped with a red Retirement.  Gives the impression that the same would be over stamped with a red Marriage 

[Story Of My Thai Citizenship Application]

9 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

You would not normally be able to get work permit with an extension based upon retirement.

You would have to change the reason for your extension to one based upon marriage. You can only do the change when your current extension ends. If wanting to do it earlier you would have to leave the country to get a single entry non-o visa based upon marriage.

I did say to immigration last time that i may want to work so an extension based on marriage would be better and he said it shouldn't  make any difference at kalasin dept of employment as they were both one year, and as i met the requirements for retirement he would do that.  Could be a timing problem if i need to change as term starts in may and my extension renewal is in june.

[Story Of My Thai Citizenship Application]

4 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

If not married to a Thai you have to have permanent residency and proof of a income of 80k baht income from working for 3 years.

If married to a Thai the required income is 40k baht, permanent residency is not required and be on extension of stay for 3 years.

Thank you Joe. I am married and am on 1 year extension based on retirement.  If i were to accept this job offer from the local school i would clearly need a work permit, but how does that affect my current visa and, would i have to start the non O all over again if it didn't work out?

[Story Of My Thai Citizenship Application]

Is someone able to confirm whether employment in Thailand is a prerequisite for citizenship and if so, is there an earnings level and time period involved.  Many thanks.

[Species identification in Thailand]

1 hour ago, Kieran00001 said:

Bird might be a fledgling shrike of some sort, at least it's bill looks shrike like.

Thank you, uk have shrike but i never saw one so thats a tick

[Species identification in Thailand]

Always been a keen observer of the natural world around me but, since moving to Thailand my species identification skills are falling short.  Can anyone identify these?