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by greatsnake
August 7, 2019, 11:14 am
Forum: Thailand Visa & Immigration Information
Topic: Rumor Check: Problems with income method in Udon for extension based on retirement
Replies: 39
Views: 7644

Re: Rumor Check: Problems with income method in Udon for extension based on retirement

I've been saying for years this is the the end goal. They're not interested in what they can't see or hold in their hands. They're only happy when they see 800k in a Thai bank. Actually, the end game is NOT 800,000 in your bank account. The end game is eliminating the retirement visa all together a...
by greatsnake
May 31, 2017, 3:50 am
Forum: Computers, IT & Electronics
Topic: VPNs
Replies: 20
Views: 5257

Re: VPNs

private Internet access is probably the most trusted VPN. VPNs are illegal in Thailand.

Sent from my SM-N910C using Tapatalk
by greatsnake
March 10, 2012, 6:39 pm
Forum: Money, Finance & Investing
Topic: Americans: The Taxman Cometh
Replies: 10
Views: 3047

Americans: The Taxman Cometh

Charlieb wrote:Why do you feel the need to belittle a simple post?
Because your post is an insult to the 100,000,000 + Americans who shell out payroll taxes to pay for Social Security and Medicare benefits to (mostly) the very same people who belittle/ignore their contribution.
by greatsnake
March 10, 2012, 10:36 am
Forum: Udon Thani News
Topic: Internet Cafe Busted
Replies: 58
Views: 17147

Internet Cafe Busted

dibble wrote: I do not run around with young girls as so many pathetic looking farangs do
I find it interesting that you object to the judgments posted in this thread but are quick to make judgments yourself.
by greatsnake
March 10, 2012, 10:32 am
Forum: Money, Finance & Investing
Topic: Americans: The Taxman Cometh
Replies: 10
Views: 3047

Americans: The Taxman Cometh

Oops, typo there. Should be 49% pay nothing [-X This is what happens when people get their information from Fox News instead of thinking for themselves. Firstly, what is being discussed here in US Federal Income taxes, which comprises only about 40% of federal revenue. Another 40% of federal revenu...
by greatsnake
March 7, 2012, 2:14 pm
Forum: Thailand Visas & Migration to other countries
Topic: Udon Thani Immigration Office
Replies: 707
Views: 87494

Udon Thani Immigration Office

No idea what's behind this. My wife credits Ms. Yingluck, but really don't know. :roll: There are very few things we as farang know for sure here in Thailand. But,certainly one of those precious few certainties is that Ms. Badluck and the man who wears the pants are doing absolutely nothing to help...
by greatsnake
March 7, 2012, 12:05 am
Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
Topic: misinformation on forums in Thailand
Replies: 23
Views: 3107

misinformation on forums in Thailand

welshwizard wrote:Just for the people... you have no experience of.
Quite frankly, you come off as a complete nut job from your post. I'm surprised you weren't deported if your response to the Thai Immigration officials was similar to what you posted.
by greatsnake
March 6, 2012, 11:59 pm
Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
Topic: Nationwide Alcohol Ban for Makabucha Day
Replies: 2
Views: 1021

Nationwide Alcohol Ban for Makabucha Day

BANGKOK: -- The Public Health Ministry will get tough on any violation of the alcohol ban on the religious holiday of Makabucha Day this Wednesday. In other words, the usual places that serve after hours will be serving on Wednesday. For those of you not familiar with Thailand, look at this as an o...
by greatsnake
March 6, 2012, 11:52 pm
Forum: Thailand Visas & Migration to other countries
Topic: Udon Thani Immigration Office
Replies: 707
Views: 87494

Udon Thani Immigration Office

I'd just grit my teeth and put the 400k in the bank for 3 months. I don't like to F- with people who have the power to make my life difficult. JMHO If she doesn't want you to have a visa, you could put 4,000,000 in a bank account for 3 months and still be denied. The Immigration officials have comp...
by greatsnake
March 6, 2012, 4:05 pm
Forum: Thailand Visas & Migration to other countries
Topic: Udon Thani Immigration Office
Replies: 707
Views: 87494

Udon Thani Immigration Office

I have run into a lot of people who do "remote consulting..." Probably the most famous of these is frequent Bloomberg and CNBC guest Marc Faber. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Faber I believe he has lived in Thailand, more or less, for almost 20 years. I have known countless people over the year...
by greatsnake
March 6, 2012, 1:30 pm
Forum: Thailand Visas & Migration to other countries
Topic: Udon Thani Immigration Office
Replies: 707
Views: 87494

Udon Thani Immigration Office

I have had similar experiences with Udon Immigration. The fact of the matter is the "law" is whatever the person in charge says it is on any particular day. Honestly, the best treatment I have ever received there was just after the new office opened and they were taking :D contributions :D for the n...
by greatsnake
March 4, 2012, 3:58 pm
Forum: Computers, IT & Electronics
Topic: Demonoid
Replies: 10
Views: 2135

Demonoid

Yea, on TOT --- not only is Demonoid's website blocked, but the tracker is blocked as well as several other popular trackers. It is very clear this is a coordinated effort by TOT (and maybe others) to restrict access.

\:D/ TBFVPNs \:D/
by greatsnake
March 2, 2012, 10:08 am
Forum: Computers, IT & Electronics
Topic: TOT wireless
Replies: 9
Views: 1850

TOT wireless

So, what are you getting for download / upload speeds?

What package did you buy?

How is your connectivity (in other words, is it difficult to connect sometimes and do you often get disconnected)?
by greatsnake
March 1, 2012, 8:27 pm
Forum: Computers, IT & Electronics
Topic: Computer Tip of the day
Replies: 5
Views: 1762

Computer Tip of the day

For windows users, KatMouse. It's a small utility that allows you to use the scroll wheel on your mouse to scroll all windows.

http://ehiti.de/katmouse/

Handy little gadget.
by greatsnake
February 26, 2012, 1:14 pm
Forum: Udon Thani Accommodation
Topic: Top Mansion 2 (Pannarai Hotel)
Replies: 68
Views: 18104

Top Mansion 2 (Pannarai Hotel)

Not that its relevant but I used to stay there quite regularly in the past, especially after a drinking session in town, but with my family not for a couple of years now but more recently when just accompanied by a male friend . Well, why didn't you say that at the beginning. Now it all makes sense...
by greatsnake
February 26, 2012, 8:40 am
Forum: Udon Thani Accommodation
Topic: Top Mansion 2 (Pannarai Hotel)
Replies: 68
Views: 18104

Top Mansion 2 (Pannarai Hotel)

the sight of decrepit old men kissing their "conquests" goodbye in the foyer in the morning, Despite my son being 13 at the time and possibly knowing more than me I found it embarrassing . So without clarification of this I must make my own decision as to its suitability and have come to the conclu...
by greatsnake
February 25, 2012, 7:25 pm
Forum: Udon Thani Restaurants
Topic: Mojo's Bar
Replies: 129
Views: 38797

Mojo's Bar

dkman wrote:Always smiling, fast and very nice service at Mojos. Also food very good and large portions. Why come up with something about christmas last year. I come to Mojos regularly and do not understand your point.

Interesting 1st post. :-"
by greatsnake
February 25, 2012, 5:18 pm
Forum: Udon Thani Accommodation
Topic: Top Mansion 2 (Pannarai Hotel)
Replies: 68
Views: 18104

Top Mansion 2 (Pannarai Hotel)

BobHelm wrote:
Thank goodness the morality police seem to have little to do with hotel management in & around Udon & long may that continue...
=D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>
by greatsnake
February 24, 2012, 6:29 pm
Forum: Udon Thani Accommodation
Topic: Top Mansion 2 (Pannarai Hotel)
Replies: 68
Views: 18104

Top Mansion 2 (Pannarai Hotel)

trubrit wrote:
old-timer wrote:
trubrit wrote: the sight of decrepit old men kissing their "conquests" goodbye in the foyer in the morning, Despite my son being 13 at the time and possibly knowing more than me I found it embarrassing .
I knew we couldn't have an informative thread on this board without a troll. :fryingpan:
by greatsnake
February 24, 2012, 11:28 am
Forum: Udon Thani Accommodation
Topic: Top Mansion 2 (Pannarai Hotel)
Replies: 68
Views: 18104

Top Mansion 2 (Pannarai Hotel)

To the management: Are you going to build a walkway over the drainage ditch for easy access to the Central shopping complex or will guests have to walk down the street and around the block to get to Central (like people have to now)?

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