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2 hours ago, Don Chance said:Western people take it for granted that things in Thailand are the same as in their country.
After 40 years here I can safely say I do not know a single person who believes things are the same in their own country. It is one of the main reasons that people come here.
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On 11/24/2022 at 2:45 PM, stoner said:
i love this about thailand. you mean that vehicle that has a 300 percent duty on it to make it that value reported ?
my lada awaits....true story my dad bought one when we were young...it was yellow too.
25.2 mill actually. The cost of luxury imports into Thailand is astronomical.
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2 hours ago, Neeranam said:Good move to help foreigners, yet they continue to moan.
Lets be honest here. This is designed mainly to attract wealthy Chinese and hope that this will also be accompanied by accelerated Chinese investment in sectors that can foster technological advancement in the Thai economy. However there is no hard evidence to suggest that this will (As hoped) kick start the Thai economy in any way. It will also essentially shrink the pool of potential condominium buyers (who will now have a more desirable investment option) in a market that has long been oversaturated with empty units.
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11 hours ago, hotchilli said:
Thailand has a huge drug problem and thousands of illegally held weapons.
That has been true for the last 40 years, so what is different now?
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What a bunch of <deleted>. I have been coming to Thailand for 42 years and I have seen this thing happen throughout that time. The only difference here from most western countries is that they are more likely to use a knife or a gun, in fact that is pretty common here.
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6 hours ago, natway09 said:
Light on fuel, no passengers, no problem, up & over to Suvarnabhumi.
Don Muang was not used for bombers, they went to Utapau
U-Tapao didn't take larger aircraft until the runway extension was completed in June 1966. prior to that KC-135's, C-130B's and other large aircraft used Don Muang. The First B-52's were based at U-Tapao in April 1967.
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On 9/8/2022 at 4:05 PM, VocalNeal said:
I'm guessing if you can pass the colour and depth perception tests you are OK.
Depth perception test is no longer used. only the colour and reaction tests now.
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3 hours ago, Mac Mickmanus said:
Every woman in Pattaya is a prostitute and can be felt up anytime someone wants a grope ?
What a terrible thing to say about Pattaya! However on walking street...............................................
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12 hours ago, Mac Mickmanus said:
Its quite different when you are in an establishment that offers prostitution , there groping can be seen as being part of their job and that's why you go there for .
Its a different situation when a person is in public and isn't in the sex trade
Yep, you clearly have never been to Pattaya! ROTFLMAO.
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9 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said:
My mor prom app didn't get updated but my yellow book did
What does your yellow book have to do with vaccination?
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This is why crane drivers (and Banksmen) should be well trained. You should never attempt to lift a load that is beyond the capacity of your Crane, but this means you actually must know the capacity of your crane, including SWL, boom limits, stability limits.
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On 8/9/2022 at 3:14 PM, Regyai said:
Fascino is the biggest player, their flagship store is on North Pattaya Road
If going there too onerous give them a call +66 33 046 118
Yep that is the one I used when I lived in Banglamung many many years ago. Excellent range. They have several stores in Bangkok too and can generally always get what you need if you call them first.
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"plans to bury cables on nine roads in the resort before the end of this month" Does not actually mean that this will happen.
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21 hours ago, Denim said:
I think Thai law , like UK law , does recognize a common law wife/husband if people have lived together for a number of years. As such both parties have rights to any assets shared during relationship.
The exact rules for this I do not know but a lawyer would provide details and they are probably available online , mostly in Thai.
To say why this is probably so is the fact that in the past many Thai couples only had the village marriage ceremony and did not bother with registering it at the Amper.
Naturally enough this often caused issues and the common law wife legislation addresses these.
The principle of a common law or de facto marriage (whether it concerns a heterosexual or homosexual couple) is NOT recognized under Thai law. Marriage under the Thailand Civil and Commercial Code shall be effected only on registration being made.
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On 8/5/2022 at 5:00 PM, jesimps said:
There were also several coppers outside collaring people for dropping cigarette butts.
Not coppers, they would be Tessakit.
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Really?, the PM should get his <deleted> together and realise that things like this will keep happening as long as Thais are allowed to ignore legislation.
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18 hours ago, smedly said:
so I am not quite understanding this
if he committed crimes in Thailand then why was he not arrested charged and prosecuted "in Thailand", sounds to me like they let him go free
Where does the article say he committed crimes in Thailand?
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57 minutes ago, proton said:
How is it? honest opinion and facts about Islam are just that. Terms such as bashing and Islamophobia are just used to shut down and demonise any criticism of this ideology, which has some very nasty beliefs, practices and aims.
I totally agree, exactly the same way that the Zionist establishment in Israel has taken any form of Anti-Zionism and labelled it Anti-Semitic.
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3 hours ago, KannikaP said:
Remember The Crusades! 555
You mean when Christians tried to take back the lands that had been invaded and subjugated by Islam? Do not forget that Islam was spread by fire and sword, not by being a 'peaceful' religion.
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3 hours ago, cocoonclub said:
Why would it be important what nationality the perpetrator has? And why do you need someone to blame?
Look at any Thai headline on crime and if a foreigner is involved it is always well displayed. The inference always being that Thai's would never do such a thing, all evidence to the contrary. It is a form of journalistic 'face saving'.
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11 hours ago, dj230 said:
Not surprised, after coming to Thailand it's been much better than I ever expected.
Infrastructure is great for online work its cheap, safe, clean, nice people and you have everything you need pleonchit/siam area is perfect for a digital nomad or anyone who can work online.
Exactly how much tax do you pay?
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11 hours ago, dj230 said:
Not surprised, after coming to Thailand it's been much better than I ever expected.
Infrastructure is great for online work its cheap, safe, clean, nice people and you have everything you need pleonchit/siam area is perfect for a digital nomad or anyone who can work online.
Exactly how much tax do you pay?
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6 hours ago, Nemises said:
Let’s not forget that BKK was the most visited (pre-pandemic) city in the world because of so much to do and see.
Maybe the BKK haters can advise their village name so we can search what’s on offer there…
That is simply international overnight visitors. I imagine a good percentage of those did not stay in BKK.
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On 6/23/2022 at 10:27 AM, CharlieH said:
Its a security level, no name, it cant be used online by anyone else as they dont know the name to enter.
If you are using your card, enter your name as stated on your account and you should be good to gol
Be careful ! Some Thai banks (TIT) put names in reverse surname then forename.
Yes, and every Thai bank has problems with peoples accounts being raided.
Poll: - Research suggests that Thai drivers are superior to Expat drivers!
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It's not a 'different system' it is a lack of common sense, consideration for other road users and a firm belief that what they do is right and everyone else is wrong. I have not really seen anyone coming to an intersection blasting their horns aggressively, either Thai or Foreigner. Roundabouts are a problem not because they are too polite but because of the ones who charge into the roundabout thinking everyone else must stop for them. There is zero understanding of right of way by Thai drivers, either at T-junctions, cross roads or any other form of intersection. They simply keep pushing until others have to allow them out. Basically Thia's throw out the highway code when they get behind the wheel and do what they have seen others doing while they grew up. Driving standards here have not improved in the 40 years I have been driving here, because there is no real enforcement of the traffic laws. Trying to assimilate Thai driving habits will get you pulled over in short notice back in the real world. There is no 'technique' to learn, what you need to do is simply drive defensively and expect them to do the unexpected because they generally will.