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We won’t go into the absolutely incompetence etc of the Everton board/ owners,but whats fair for one should be fair for everyone These idiots at the PL who have taken the sport out of football and have replaced the sport with rules after rules that have clogged up what the game is supposed to be about “ having a game of footie “they have chosen to go through Evertons record with a fine tooth comb,so surely they should examine the books of ALL the PL teams with the same eagerness they picked Everton out of the hat, i did hear MONTHS ago that Man City, Chelsea were being investigated and so far no news of any wrongdoing from these teams and no doubt a few more that unlike Everton who told the truth these other teams have hid under the radar or could it be that these teams are now above bowing to the PL because they are involved in the champions league or could win the league

Thanks brick top for your reply,i know only to well in Thailand at times its like knocking your head up against a brick wall ( no pun intended)I was so delighted in finally sorting my 2,500 B rebate out because we had arranged to have a little holiday heading for Kok chang for a couple of days, i booked Vietjet to Bangkok and as i was checking in the VERY attentive clerk scrutinized my passport and informed me that my name on my passport did not match my name on the booking form, I have always used my name Pat Mcxxx on emails bank accounts you name it always been pat,the VERY attentive clerk pointed out to me that my name on my passport was Patrick which it is if you want to cut a long story short it is,he then proceeded to tell me that my ticket was invalid and I could not board the flight until I bought another ticket, and you’re guessed it the ticket was exactly what my tax rebate 2,500B then putting my bag though the camera they opened my bag and told me they were going to confiscate a jar of Sudocrem because it was 0.25 over, the cream was brand new it was for my daughters nearly due baby that’s very good for nappy rash etc. So I gave Vietjet my tax rebate and also paid VAT which was a jar of Sudocrem,don’t forget to apply for a KTB account just in case this Prompt Pay is going to be the norm in the future

So I got the withholding tax form from my bank saying i was entitled to 2,500 B rebate,then I took the form to the tax office who informed me the rebate would be a couple of weeks, ok no problem I’ve had rebates before by cheque that I could deposit in my savings account with the Bangkok bank i also remember being given a ATM card from the KTB (although I don’t have a account with the KTB)when the letter arrived there was no cashiers check, no bankers draft only at the bottom of the letter it stated “ PROMPT PAY” it was mostly in Thai so I thought the best bank to go too was the KTB as i had received tax rebates from this bank before,after waiting over 40 minutes to see a cashier who then informed me that as I don’t have an account with the KTB i would have to go to the Bangkok bank after waiting over 30 minutes i was informed that the Bangkok bank could not cash the PROMPT payment because i had opened my Bangkok bank account with my passport but the form said something about my Thai ID card and advised me to go back to the KTB so after waiting another 45 minutes the cashier advised to go back to the tax office to get clarification,they advised to go to a bank that was enough for one day so the next morning i decided to go to the Bangkok bank main office we’re i have always found them very helpful the cashier lady scrutinized the form,spent 15 minutes on the phone talking to the tax office,and then advised that they could not cash the PROMPT pay form and i must open an account with the KTB in order to receive the rebate.Ok so I went to the head office of the KTB and found i would number 20 in the queue outside as inside was full,so I returned to the KTB i first went to,on the way i thought i would need my tabien ban book otherwise i was sure they would send me to immigration for proof of residency letter at a cost of 300B so I dropped my wife near the bank in order to obtain a queue ticket while I went back home for my tabien ban book,any way after waiting another 45 minutes we seen a cashier who scrutinized my passport,tabien ban,Thai id card plus my wife’s id card,then she asked me if I had our marriage certificate i know I shouldn’t have raised my voice but i told her that we had been married for over 32 years,my daughter was 30 and was born in the local hospital,my son was 25 and was born in the local hospital and my wife had my surname on her id card. To cut a long story short after paying 500B to open a savings account they deposited my withholding tax into the account,as I have 4 other accounts with other banks the last thing I wanted was an account with the KTB,it will know lie dormant until my next withholding tax rebate so anyone getting a withholding tax rebate,” happy hunting “

Good luck John Pat

If Trump does not make the Republican nomination in2024 George Santos no doubt would do just a good a job as Trump for the Republican party Especially in the lying duels

Thanks Nigel My friend does not have any assets in Thailand, he wants to leave his Thai wife who lives in Thailand a asset that he owns in England,once again if a will is drawn up in Thailand,by a reputable solicitor is this will legally binding in the UK Thank You

My friend is retired and living in Thailand,he needs to make a new will out as the only will he as made was in 1993. He Has property assets in the UK and wishes to leave some assets to his Thai wife of 15 years. My friend wishes to know if he gets a solicitor to draw up a new will in Thailand leaving cash or property to his wife Question If he gets a reputable Thai solicitor to draw up a new will in Thai and English will the will be legal and acceptable in England and Thailand

Thank you for the excellent information

Thanks I read a post saying its possible to stay up to 7 months if you come on a tourist visa and do 2 border runs, but i cant find this post after searching for it. My friends before covid always stayed for 6 months on a double entry tourist visa,now they are ready to return for hopefully 6 months,so if you come in on a tourist visa that gives you 60 days plus a 30 day extention = 90 day then according to the post you can then do 2 border crossing in one year giving you 30 days plus 30 days extention Total stay 7 months if needed The Chiang Khong/Laos border is now open so 2 border runs would not be a problem for them Can this be confirmed in order to book flights etc Thank you

As things hopefully seem to be getting back to some kind of normal in Thailand May i please bump this budget house for sale in Chiangrai Thank you

I think they are coming on a tourist visa,in the past they have stayed for 6 months, So can I take it that its still the rule to fill in the TM 30 and inform the immigration Thanks

I think its best if we inform the immigration as the last time they were here we thought there was no need to attend the immigration, then an insurance claim cropped up were they needed a letter from the immigration and received a 800 B fine

We have friends coming in December,do we still need to send a housemaster form to the Immigration if are friends stay in a private house or rented property- Thanks

Once again thanks for the replies,it seems to be a case of" the wheels of government turn very slowly,"

My friends are over fifty,they have been fully vaccinated and are getting the booster shot in the next week or two,they have told me they will hopefully be coming for a two month holiday after applying for a tourist visa that does not require quarantine. Am i reading this right,according to the rules and requirements on the Thai government web site if you come with a visa that allows you to stay for two months without any ASQ hotel requirements,but if you come on a STV and stay over90 days you need to quarantine in a ASQ hotel, Now that does not make sense to me,if you are FULLY vaccinated and you are free from covid in your two months stay,but you must quarantine first in a ASQ hotel if you want to stay longer on a STV visa, Once again am i missing something,surely if you don't have covid in your first two months there is a VERY good chance you won't have covid if you stay longer than two months Thanks

Thanks for the input,i think its a case of wait and see

Apologies if this as been mentioned before,but im dizzy scrolling through the many covid/ visa threads, My married couple Brit friends have been spending six months in Thailand and six months in the UK for the last ten years before covid entering on a double entry tourist visa or a triple entry (not sure) and walking across the Mai Sai border here in Chiangrai to activate their visa, have searched but cant find the latest rules. As anyone obtained a double entry or triple entry tourist visa recently in order to stay for up to six months in Thailand without the quarantine rules etc. Thanks for your help

Yes a few previous Everton managers would have played with eleven defenders trying to guard the penalty box and thinking 3-0 to Man U Was a good result,but Raffa with a third choice striker, three summer signing at a cost of 1-1/2 million a lad still wet behind the ears and half the bench that i hadn't heard of went about the business of "having a go" got their just deserve and came very close to getting three points

check the banks out, they would have the chanote if money is owed. DONT hand any money over till your satisfied everything is in order

It would be nice to hear a Mariachi band when the villagers have finished their rice planting for the day,i doubt if you would get perfect peace and quiet living anywhere in Thailand even if you live on the 20 th floor of a 30 square meter condo box. My family lived in this house for over 20 years,i loved every minute, was never bored in the village all the neighbors got on with everyone and crime was non excistant We also have 5 beautiful rai set in the mountain area ( no chinote )with plenty of fruit and teak trees that kept me busy for years

I would say the house is like life, its a 'work in progress" I hummed and arded over the roof for weeks but imo there is a ceiling price for houses like this and no matter how much more you spend on a house in the area its going to be a hard sell at the best of times,the price reflects the area and i know it will take a certain person to be interested in the house. But if you twist my arm i could give you a 20 year warranty on the roof haha

Vocal Neal My Chiangrai HHH name is ' Shocking" Dont ask me how i got the name haha but i was the GM of the Chiangrai hash for over 6 years really great fun,most of the hashes we had 30 to 40 people my wife still holds the record for hash attendance,my two children have Chiangrai hash names,Mary who is 28 now is "boy magnet'and my son Shaun who is 23 is "super glue" But alas age and COPD have curtailed me from taking part,i think you will agree that some of the most scenic trails and scenery are to be had in Chiangrai Give my regards to"pussy rainbow john and the' bad hobbit

Rumak This is certainly no slur on you,i don't know who you are,the reason i mentioned the infamous soi 6 Pattaya is because i was a regular in a very good friend of mine who had a bar in the then sleepy soi 6over 30 years ago some of the old timers might remember"Jimmy Mac 'who had a bar that catered for mainly expats or people who just wanted to have a drink and a chat. Jimmy r.i.p sold the bar to i think the Queen Vic owner but set his niece and nephew up with a bar thats still there i think called' 'Little Jimmy Macs' the last time i was in Pattaya was over 3 years ago when i called in to his niece and nephews bar just to say hello, i found myself running the gauntlet just to say hello to friends i have known for over30 years,i am sorry if you thought my post was a slur on you but as i said to my friends who are trying to earn a living in a street that i can only describe as the rat race or a desperate place to try and earn a living,i lasted 3 days in Pattaya and went to Rayong to get away for a little peace and quiet

Yes mate you will hear a neighbors rooster crowing once in a while ( i thought you would have had better judgment than putting allll day) i would rather hear a rooster crowing than run the gauntlet from one end of soi 6 Pattaya to the other end.

"Escaping the rat race" can have a number of different meanings: Movement from work or geographical location into (typically) a more rural area Retirement, quitting or ceasing work Moving from a job of high strenuosity to one of lesser strenuosity, like the tang ping lifestyle of young Chinese laboratory. Adopting a Buddha-like mindset Changing to a different job altogether Working from home Becoming financially independent from an employer Living in harmony with nature Developing an inner attitude of detachment from materialistic pursuits Alienation from the norms of society