[Latest cash handout scheme poised to launch after Cabinet nod on Tuesday]

Wow. 31 Million working people eligible for THB 3.500. Almost half of the Thai population. The other half are children and elderly. And some very very rich Thai tycoons. Time to shuffle the wealth of Thailand.

[New 300 THB entry fee to help cover uninsured foreign tourists who fail to pay medical bills]

Ridiculous plan. I don't want to pay for the people who travel uninsured. I pay for myself. So Thailand gets the benefits and I have to pay for lowlifes. How nice is that next to the dual price system  in national parks, etc? Not very tourist friendly.

[Buying a house for your wife/ partner with protection]

Usefruct. Buy in her name, you have right to use in till your death. In Europe a quiet normal arrangement with children.

[Buying a house for your wife/ partner with protection]

Buy a condo in your own name. Or buy by on company, 49% yours, 51% your wife's. 

[can a falang have his name put on a the back of a Thai owed Chanote . as collateral for a loan]

No as far as I know only Thai persons or Thai companies. Thai companies can be owned for 49% by foreigners.

[Private hospitals can import Covid vaccine: Thai FDA]

Prices of vaccines. Curious how much the private hospitals will charge falang for  vaccine. 

 

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[Gyms, Swimming Pools, Outdoor Exercise Parks...Your best guess when they will open up?]

As far as I know pools are still open. In the last publication of restriction they didn't mention pools. So. Enjoy the "cold" water 24°C.

[Thoughts on starting a business in Hua Hin as a foreigner?]

Starting a business means you have to register it. Thai business means 51% Thai ownership, 49% foreign ownership. To get a work permit you need at least to pay social security for 4 persons even if you don't employ 4 people. But more importantly is if they grant you a work permit. Martial art is not a kind of business where Thailand depends on foreigners. So maybe they refuse it. I don't know anything about martial arts. I do know gyms in general are quite expensive compared to my home country in Europe.  So price wise there are possibilities to be successful.  In Hua Hin are already several martial art schools. I don't know if they have a waiting list. For now not I guess not. What I do miss in Hua Hin are groups sessions of Zumba, aqaurobics, Pilates,  etc. Keep in mind the senior population.

[Overweight people, even youngsters, face same risk from COVID as the old, says Thai doctor]

So. Buy every child a bicycle and let them bike to school and back instead of bringing them with motor bikes and cars. https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/2013/03/28/amsterdam-bicycle-rush-hour/

[Thai Education Ministry vows to improve school programs]

I don't understand. More foreign teachers. For teaching a foreign language I understand. But for normal school lessons maybe a upgrade of the teachers education is necessary. And maybe to change the difference in school. The King's schools are only for the fortunate few who have supporting friends and enough money. Shouldn't these schools be about excellence? Attract the best teachers and take on strait A students with scholarships. And on all schools a strict program for all children giving each child the opportunity to the same development. Why? Because children are the future. They support their children to get a better life and they keep their parents until the government provides enough support to feed themselves. 

[PM concerned about drunk driving during New Year holidays]

Then first start with mandatory practice driving lessons. Teach how to.drive, teach responsible behaviour. And a driving license with punishments points. Red light, drunk driving, accident, speeding, etc. To many occasions you loose your license.

[Drunk driving remains top cause of holiday road accidents]

Well it doesn't surprise me. They have never has any practice lessons / training. They cannot stand booze. And when accidents happen only insurance shows up. So never any booze check on the actual accident sight during these days. Police has time of too.

[Thai PM assures no national lockdown despite a surge in COVID-19 cases]

Not today. But maybe tomorrow before everyone processes the hangover.

[Health officials try to trace anyone who visited these locations in Pattaya and Sattahip]

12 hours ago, Natai Beach said:

For a bit of perspective the UK, France, Spain, Turkey and Italy which have similar populations to Thailand ALL had more infections and more deaths just yesterday and everyday single day for the last month,  than Thailand has had total ALL year. 

 

 

 

I don't need perspective. I know. I have spend lockdown in Thailand early this year. And quarantine in Bangkok in November. But the infection numbers rise and they don't have it under control, yet. They let people travel for New Year. Different than last time. Let's hope for the best.

[Health officials try to trace anyone who visited these locations in Pattaya and Sattahip]

WOW!!!!!!    Thailand is getting into trouble BIG TIME.

[Why do Thais recommend divorced women with children to farang?]

Thai women don't get child support, previous husband refuse to pay. Depending on family for support. So falang is trustworthy. They pay. ????????????????

[Is most Thai girls like this?]

As a women I am ask I g myself why are you looking for a Thai girl. Ask Thai girls what is it about these men. Loaded, drunk every day, low life hiding from justice, tax avoiding, easy life with "free" care taking, etc.

It works both ways. If not it just cost you a lot of money.  ????????????????????

[20 new Covid cases – all in quarantine]

False certificates https://www.ad.nl/binnenland/valse-coronavrij-verklaringen-in-omloop-artsen-reageren-geschokt~a049e666/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F

[Thai Foreign Min says strict health measures being maintained for arrivals]

Do the health workers at Suvanabhumi airport recognize false Covid-19 certificates stating people have no Covid but actually are infected. People who are so selfish to take the disease into Thailand just for their own pleasure. <deleted> them. Send them back.

[Chiang Mai: Praise for cops fining helmetless motorcyclists - 120 tickets issued on first day]

And what about the babies in between and the children in front? 

[How have Thailand and Cambodia kept Covid cases so low?]

Yes an effective lockdown starting very early in Covid pandemic threats. Province boundaries closed and checked. Country borders closed. Flight to Thailand cancelled. Even valid visa holders not welcome. And fear, fear and fear. It is easy to frighten the superstitious Thai people. And moreover the Thai people's attitude helps a lot in following the rules set by army and just wait for better times. But the economy is a total disaster. People have no jobs or less working days meaning no or less money. No food, bo roof. But people are still healthy in a country where health services to ordinary people is set to a minimum. Vaccination will com but vaccines are not ordered yet.

[No vaccine plan: Ministry of Health unsure on when or from where the Kingdom will get doses]

A little bit late to start thinking about this now. US and Europe already started to vaccinate just like USSR and China. 

Better to start to think together with CAAT and TAT how to get foreign  tourists back ch as soon as possible.

[Motor Expo bags orders for over 33,000 cars]

Do these cars all comply to the Euro 6 norm of pollution? Levels rise again above the safety norm of 2.5 PM.

[Who want Covid 19 vaccine?]

Yes. No doubt.

[Shipping Container/Relocating to Thailand in 2021 - details/customs/taxes: EU or US --> TH]

Your shipping agent in your home country will deal with the shipping agent in Bangkok. Once your container is cleared they will message you with the amount of import tax. They need your passport and the tax money. Then they put it on a lorry and deliver at your doorstep. Unload yourself with help from some Thai guys. By the way second hand goods are worth almost nothing. So import tax is low. But you need to make a complete list for the shipping company. My container was never opened. Shipped twice.