RoyLee Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 58 minutes ago, nickmondo said: thats just ridiculous. the bloke has posted a very reasonable point of view, but there is always some smart alec trying to be funny. I agree with him, the pollution is terrible. Its even awful in Hua Hin, close to the sea, the index was worse than CM over the recent days. I just returned from my home in Spain, and I have to say, the air quality is miles better than here, and apart from utilities and rental prices, pretty much cheaper than here. May I ask why you moved from Spain to Thailand, if the air, weather and cost of living is favorable? I've noticed a few others flee to Portugal from here, and considered it myself. ps. nothing wrong with the air quality in Phuket or anywhere in the south. Rent comparable to Chiang mai, and a plate of chicken curry can still be had for 40baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simtemple Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 12 hours ago, kingofthemountain said: For the OP what was your initial visa? O or OA for now only the OA and OA based extension of stay are concerned by the mandatory insurance. If you are married to a Thai, you can also go to a marriage visa, and you can avoid the mandatory insurance and keep ''only'' 400 000 in the bank. (And not 800 000) For the air pollution yes it's a real issue some area are more polluted than others Phuket or Hua hin are less impacted than Chiang mai or Bangkok. Anyway good luck with your changes, it's not easy to do the good choices The deposit for a Philippines Retirement Visa, age 50 and above, with a pension, is US $10,000 which can also be used as a deposit on a property. https://pra.gov.ph/srrv/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimn Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 52 minutes ago, Just Weird said: This sort of thing is not infrequently posted but I've yet to find evidence of any agent that will do a retirement extension for that price, perhaps you could expand on that claim? Depends where you live. In Pattaya its 13k if you already have a Bangkok Bank account or 14k to help ease the process to open one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tagged Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 45 minutes ago, Isaan sailor said: Agree that air pollution in most of Thailand spoils the fun. We have a small 2.5 pollution sensor. When we see above 25 reading—we head for the coast. Will not be trapped by burning season. Any link to what ans where to get a proper pollution sensor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tagged Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 17 minutes ago, DannyCarlton said: Good air quality in Pattaya Smells like sewage to many places, if not pollution, thats a killer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan747 Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Your post sounds very Valid, when the wife (THAI BOSS) says it is time to leave, then it is "TIME!" I wish you the "Best of Luck!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonseeker Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Don't be sorry. Be happy. There are so many beautiful places to start new. I missed the jump off point and am tied down and too ill. Stupid me. Would give a lot to turn the clock back. Best of luck and let us know where you end up. You will love the air... I was so surprised to see how the world looks in clean air and how my body appreciated it a few years back in Europe. MS> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimn Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 1 hour ago, kevinmartyn said: Still not figured out what the 800,000 ina Thai bank is all about and ive been in Thailand 14 years. I cant figure out your comment. How do you manage to live here for 14 years if you dont use money in the bank or income method? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 7 minutes ago, jimn said: I cant figure out your comment. How do you manage to live here for 14 years if you dont use money in the bank or income method? I believe he is talking about the reasoning behind having 800K in the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 20 minutes ago, jimn said: Depends where you live. In Pattaya its 13k if you already have a Bangkok Bank account or 14k to help ease the process to open one. Which one charges that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyCarlton Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 17 minutes ago, Tagged said: Smells like sewage to many places, if not pollution, thats a killer Only if you stick your head up your backside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotrudester Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Thank you. I wish you and your wife every happiness in your future away from here. Personally I am nearly 70 and have had no problem whatsoever with Immigration and in the 14 years I have been here I have lived in Bangkok then Phuket then Singburi and all have been informative and helpful immigration staff. Regards the health I have never had an issue though central Bangkok does get to me when we visit on hot days. Apart from that I would not want to live anywhere else. Anyway have a good journey and a good future. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyCarlton Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Just now, Just Weird said: Which one charges that? Several. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, DannyCarlton said: 5 minutes ago, Just Weird said: Which one charges that? Several. An example? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Just Weird said: What is her source of that misinformation? Expats who meet the well-publicised requirements have no issues. The monthly transfer is not a "dead end". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimn Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, Just Weird said: Which one charges that? I believe cannot mention the name. However on Soi Buakhao. Look for a travel company with the name of a neighbouring country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyCarlton Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Just Weird said: An example? Just walk down Soi Buakhao and knock on a few doors. I'm not going to advertise them on Thai visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Just now, DannyCarlton said: Just walk down Soi Buakhao and knock on a few doors. I'm not going to advertise them on Thai visa. Why wouldn't you do that for a forum member? I'm not in Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyCarlton Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, sfokevin said: Read the thread you have quoted. Fake news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyCarlton Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Just now, Just Weird said: Why wouldn't you do that for a forum member? I'm not in Pattaya. Well if you're not in Pattaya, you don't need to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, jimn said: I believe cannot mention the name. However on Soi Buakhao. Look for a travel company with the name of a neighbouring country. Nothing in the rules preventing you from mentioning name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Just now, DannyCarlton said: Well if you're not in Pattaya, you don't need to know. I do if I wanted to go there to use them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyCarlton Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Just Weird said: Nothing in the rules preventing you from mentioning name. Did I say there was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyCarlton Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Just now, Just Weird said: I do if I wanted to go there to use them! If you don't live in Chonburi you can't extend your visa in Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khon Kaen Jeff Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 If you want to go fine, don't blame you really, but try to be man enough not to roll out those laughable excuses, particularly to yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Just Weird said: 6 hours ago, RichardColeman said: Don't get me wrong , and I don't condone the users, but all this moaning when you can get an agent to do it for 13 or 14 k a year This sort of thing is not infrequently posted but I've yet to find evidence of any agent that will do a retirement extension for that price, perhaps you could expand on that claim? I didn't think anyone would be able to put their money where their mouth was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, Khon Kaen Jeff said: If you want to go fine, don't blame you really, but try to be man enough not to roll out those laughable excuses, particularly to yourself. Tough guy eh...........???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, DannyCarlton said: 6 minutes ago, Just Weird said: Nothing in the rules preventing you from mentioning name. Did I say there was No, but then my comment wasn't addressed to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyCarlton Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, Just Weird said: I didn't think anyone would be able to put their money where their mouth was! At least 2 people have but you won't accept it because they've urinated on your bonfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, DannyCarlton said: 7 minutes ago, Just Weird said: I do if I wanted to go there to use them! If you don't live in Chonburi you can't extend your visa in Pattaya. Yes, you can, that's one of the services agents can provide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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