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7 hours ago, jacko45k said:
Just read a post on FB, a guy looking to relocate to Pattaya and telling us how awful the Philippines was.... so which is it?
(Bad food, high crime, dangerous, ugly girls and other reasons cited).
much depends on where you are in the Philippines and also if you have Filipino wife / partner and involved in the family /community . Filipinos are very family orientated and having worked with them for many years I have found the majority sincere, friendly and welcoming . NEVER raise your voice , even when angry , or you loose face !!!
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Big son of croc that ! Imagine bumping to that on dark night ????
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I see adds about "Generali " global health insurance here in Thailand . Anybody use them or experience of them??
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On 11/28/2022 at 9:26 AM, Cake Monster said:
With all the sanctions, I wonder who is facilitating the Money made available to the Rusky Tourists for their Vacation
The mind doth boggle
All these Russians trying to escape Russia !! Many will have figured out they can use an agent or other unlawful means to stay here ( ED visa ? study? medical ? other?) " I pay lots of money - you get me visa !! " . Looks like in todays news the Immigration has woke up to the fact that the use of these illegitimate means of staying in Thailand are being used by many .
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On 12/4/2022 at 7:46 PM, Leaver said:
Thailand now lost from the west, and firmly leaning towards China. The American government now recognizes this.
For 8 years there has been no proper democratically elected government here.
Thailand is a dictatorship, masquerading as a democracy.
The more and more Thailand comes under China's sphere in influence in the future, the more western investment will withdraw from Thailand.
Totally agree , it will be virtually impossible to get rid of a Military controlled government in Thailand ;they are so entrenched with golden handshakes,pensions etc . It will be a "fake" democracy " controlled by a behind the scenes military . Having said that , I'm sure Thailand is very aware of what happened next door !!
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On 12/4/2022 at 7:46 PM, Leaver said:
Thailand now lost from the west, and firmly leaning towards China. The American government now recognizes this.
For 8 years there has been no proper democratically elected government here.
Thailand is a dictatorship, masquerading as a democracy.
The more and more Thailand comes under China's sphere in influence in the future, the more western investment will withdraw from Thailand.
Time to leave !! Philippines looking attractive AND one gets the index linked pension !!
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On 11/28/2022 at 2:34 PM, bangon04 said:
"Flights on B757s and B767s carrying 238 and 336 passengers respectively will be arriving from eleven destinations in Russia from now until March."
and will they be reporting on the load factor for the return flights from Thailand to Russia? or are the aircraft staying here as well??
Of course the aircraft will stay here , for a service of course !! Since most commercial aircraft leased or owned in Russia can't get the parts/service there they will just ask to get it done here and of course it's one military to another so business as usual !! Hope those companies / banks holding the lease agreements are ready to impound any planes who have not honoured their agreements !!
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On 12/7/2022 at 8:19 AM, OJAS said:
Thank you for that . So 3M baht total if using Thai bank/Medical Insurance Policies OR certified foreign insurance . Good to know that Thai Insurance Companies do not have a monopoly on the medical insurance requirements .
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14 hours ago, IvorBiggun2 said:
that's where I bought mine ! Make sure you check what material the dye is for !! some for synthetic /some for cotton .
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On 12/1/2022 at 3:45 PM, Deerculler said:
Next year I am seriously thinking of leaving the country and return on a O Visa.
That way I can have my own insurance.
Join the club !!!
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On 12/1/2022 at 5:25 PM, Jonathan Swift said:
I didn't know they were still issuing the O. I got it about 4 years ago, but I don't know why I got it rather than the OA
You got a visa and you don't know why you got an O rather than O-A ????? Your lack of knowledge is astonishing
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said it before and say it again !! Why can't they adopt the same principle as in Germany (Hamburg) and other European cities where ONE street is zoned / made available for such activities !
Soi 6 comes to mind ,where it could be closed off / restricted access with a notice displaying that this is an Adult only controlled zone . Entry can then be controlled .It can be managed and policed .Those sex workers can then legally operate in a safe / clean/controlled environment to the enjoyment of those whom wish to frequent the area .
Sex workers are currently marginalized on the edge of society , unrecognised , unprotected . Most are just trying to make money for their poor families back home . They also don't want a future working in the rice fields !!
Come on Thailand , do something worthwhile not only to improve the lives of sex workers but also the image of Pattaya .
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The requirement to obtain a certified letter showing the refusal of an Insurance Company seems to be a bit "one sided" in favour of the Insurance companies . An Insurance Company can take into account pre-existing conditions or it may be that the insured has received a large payout under his/her current policy and the Insurance Company no longer wish to insure the ember so they Wack up the premium due to an exorbitant level . The insurance company then don't have to say they refused insurance as it then puts the burden on the applicant to accept or reject an exorbitant premium and in most cases such premium cannot be afforded by the applicant/member.
Premiums paid whether reasonable or exhorbitant go in the Insurers pocket and are non refundable / lost capital if unused .
Why can the authorities / Immigration not just accept the permanent deposit in a Thai Bank of say 2 or 3M baht for medical insurance purposes ?? They can set a minimum !! At least the money remains yours to be kept, moved on or left to heirs if unused .
This issue seems like a bit of a rip-off for O-A visa holders who , in all due respect , are trying to help the Thai social security / hospitals/ medical system by HAVING adequate due medical care funds to pay Hospital bills unlike those on "O" visas .
If I get to the situation of refusal of continued medical insurance OR unreasonable /exhorbitant premiums , it will force me down the route of exiting the country and returning to obtain an "O" visa , which realistically is not in the governments/immigration/Thailands interest .
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You can forget about the traffic stopping at red lights ( notably Thais ) as they don't give a damn about red lights, traffic law, pedestrian rights etc etc !
There is NIL / Nada/Zero policing and bringing offenders to justice ( the guy in the white pickup will likely blame the brakes !!)
The new driving license points system will not deter stupid !
I have seen someone mown down on 2nd road in Jomtien near the Immigration soi ! Traffic was speeding through there at a minimum 80kh with not a care in the world for what the pedestrian traffic lights show.
Yesterday I sat at Chaiyapruk crossroads on 2nd road waiting the lights to turn green . A white Fortuner whizzed by going in the lane to turn right but actually went straight on with a red light ! It's on my dashcam !!
Motorbikes just ignore the red lights .
Best advice for tourists /pedestrians - forget about lights/zebra marked crossings - use the simple rule " look right , look left , look right again and if IF clear , go ahead , cross !!! ( this is NOT Europe or the West , but the "Wild West" of Thailand !!)
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22 hours ago, Ralf001 said:
During my daily morning walk this morning, I observed two dogs having sex.
I gave them no money, they looked like they were enjoying themselves.
Good job you didn't look too closely !!
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I wonder what the immigration checks are on these "Russian tourists " arriving here in Thailand ? Are they allowing military persons, persons blacklisted by western countries , Oligarchs etc in under the cover of being "tourists" ??
I would certainly hope Thailand at least has the decency and morals to vet and refuse any who are " unwelcome " !!!!
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21 hours ago, IvorBiggun2 said:
I can't believe the guy on the left is armed with a catapult!!!!
could do worse ! maybe a tin of fly spray !
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One should be aware that if you "reside" in Thailand ( retired or other) ,as an expat , to be completely disassociated with links to the UK , you should be thinking about an offshore bank account . Any links to the UK ie bank accounts , can be used by the IR to claim taxes - even after your demise on your estate !!! Pensions can be paid to offshore accounts and you can still use WISE .
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On 11/14/2022 at 12:41 PM, Jingthing said:
I don't think Bangkok ever did this.
Only a few offices do.
I think Jomtien is the only major office doing it.
Of course Agent users would be excluded.
But again you can ignore it.
WRONG ! You have a choice - you can follow it or ignore it !! That is the real answer you should be giving out
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My "official" information states that " different offices have different requirements " .
Bearing that in mind , I would think it best to comply with whatever Immigration Office requests of you , especially when it's a written notice .
If one has had a problem , all be it a very small one, with the 800,000 remaining for 3 months after the extension of stay , then far better to talk/explain that then and there rather than ignore the letter . Who knows, you may unknowingly get a black mark for ignoring immigration requirements and it may make you more "in the line of fire" when your next renewal of stay due !! Never argue with Immigration, follow their requirements and never have any problems !
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Any recommendations for a decent auto electrician in the Pattaya area ?
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As of today, the entrance gate to the playground is still SHUT . It seems many children and some adults are simply climbing over to gain access . Another case of no policing .
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5 hours ago, bluesea said:
They might have started a new enterprise now, get in on the ground floor and make a fortune!! Naked Fishing Charters..
How about "Mermaid Fishing Trips " ? ( mmm there might be sting in the tail to this story )
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I encountered a delay in Wise forwarding on the online bank transfer the first time I used the site . Only after realizing there was a second page " Details" of the transfer and completing the box and uploading a copy of the bank transfer , from then on, did it go without a hitch !! Money received in minutes . Great rates, fast transfers, good service .
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Thailand road carnage: Woman in miracle escape as her car concertinaed in 5 vehicle collision
in Bangkok News
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hope the truck driver gets done for jumping a red light ! ????