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by Robinhood
Sun Mar 31, 2024 10:30 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Electricity and Water Charges
Replies: 182
Views: 21465

Re: Electricity and Water Charges

Can anyone confirm the details of the Consumer Act regarding only charging the utility rates? I know a small business owner who is paying 7 Baht a unit, and is not allowed to see the electricity meter. Apparently, twice as many UNITS are being used March 2024 as March 2023. I want to suggest some po...
by Robinhood
Sun Jan 07, 2024 1:55 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Affirmation to marry to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and agent in Bangkok
Replies: 11
Views: 30105

Re: Affirmation to marry to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and agent in Bangkok

I've been quoted 3,400 Baht and 6,000 Baht for getting the Affirmation of Marriage and Passport Certified translated, and stamped by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If I can find a translation agency near the British Embassy that can turn the translation around on the spot, I might try to take...
by Robinhood
Sat Jan 06, 2024 1:30 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Affirmation to marry to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and agent in Bangkok
Replies: 11
Views: 30105

Re: Affirmation to marry to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and agent in Bangkok

Did this service include getting approval and stamp from the legalization division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?
How much did the translation and approval at the Ministry cost, and how long did it take?
Thanks
by Robinhood
Sun Nov 26, 2023 9:00 pm
Forum: Education
Topic: Thailand ranked 'very low' in English proficiency index
Replies: 5
Views: 3114

Re: Thailand ranked 'very low' in English proficiency index

What's the point of an English proficiency index?

If I conducted a Thai proficiency test in my hometown, in The U.K. The result would contain a zero ot two

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by Robinhood
Sun Oct 15, 2023 2:23 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Tax residency in Thailand and taxing overseas income
Replies: 185
Views: 85989

Re: Tax residency in Thailand and taxing overseas income

I’ve never knowingly used that form but have been asked to submit a tax return every year since I retired. As non-resident you are not allowed/supposed to use the HMRC website but have to use proprietary software that is readily available - I’ve always been granted my personal allowance to offset t...
by Robinhood
Sun Oct 15, 2023 11:28 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Tax residency in Thailand and taxing overseas income
Replies: 185
Views: 85989

Re: Tax residency in Thailand and taxing overseas income

UK Personal annual tax allowance - I perhaps mistakenly thought the annual allowance was automatic. However, I came across a HMRC webpage saying that only a few limited categories get the personal allowance automatically, and that most people who are non-resident need to claim this annually on a HM...
by Robinhood
Sat Sep 30, 2023 10:24 am
Forum: Events & Activities
Topic: ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK Movies at Hua Hin Cinema
Replies: 1107
Views: 314883

Re: ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK Movies at Hua Hin Cinema

The film "The Creator", seems to be loosely set in Thailand/SEA and bizarrely for a sci-fi film has a line about bar girls in Hua Hin!
by Robinhood
Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:42 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: An Away Day with Ratchaburi Football Club - Photo Report
Replies: 12
Views: 2233

Re: An Away Day with Ratchaburi Football Club - Photo Report

Nice report BB. There's nothing like away football travel to get out and about in Thailand. I've just returned from a 4 day excursion to see a local team play away. Thoroughly enjoyed it, even if the result didn't go the right way!
by Robinhood
Wed Aug 23, 2023 12:56 pm
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Farang buying a house with a Thai lady
Replies: 130
Views: 31933

Re: Farang buying a house with a Thai lady

HHTel, I think you are correct about a Thai National having to make a separate claim in the UK. I think the Thai National would have to show some connection with the UK such as living there.
by Robinhood
Tue Aug 22, 2023 10:00 pm
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Farang buying a house with a Thai lady
Replies: 130
Views: 31933

Re: Farang buying a house with a Thai lady

All sounds fair on the Thai side. Could a Thai lady seek a divorce settlement in the UK? (both the farang and Thai national live in Thailand and make occasional visits to the UK.
by Robinhood
Mon Aug 21, 2023 7:39 pm
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: Farang buying a house with a Thai lady
Replies: 130
Views: 31933

Re: Marriage and protecting UK Assets

Hi, I'm planning to marry a Thai lady. We have been together for about a year. I don't have any assets in Thailand, but I have a property in the UK and a couple of modest pensions from UK institutions. We both live in Hua Hin. If the marriage doesn't work out, are my UK assets at risk? From my resea...
by Robinhood
Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:00 pm
Forum: Sports Fans
Topic: Thai Football 2023/24
Replies: 234
Views: 86191

Re: Thai Football 2023/24

Good updates BB.
I've got into PT Prachuap during the past year or so. I'm struggling to find the stats side of things. Do you know of any sites/apps that show players, stats, live results ect. In the UK I used Live Score. Any ideas similar apps covering Thai leagues appreciated.
by Robinhood
Fri Jul 14, 2023 3:54 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Massage shop sign - outdoor freestanding type.
Replies: 0
Views: 19796

Massage shop sign - outdoor freestanding type.

I'm looking for a supplier/ or someone who can refurbish a massage shop sign. The current one is freestanding on castor wheels and has a metal tube frame construction, but is in poor repair. The height is almost 2M and it needs the castor wheels replacing, minor alterations to the metal tubes (weldi...
by Robinhood
Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:49 am
Forum: Speaking Thai
Topic: Thai language and script website
Replies: 9
Views: 1378

Re: Thai language and script website

Also you can try on this site http://www.thai-language.com/ This looks a great site Joelle. However for some reason the audio doesn't work?? Audio fine on all other sites? Don't know why as the sound works fine for me Fixed it, I had to go into the sites settings and change WAV to MP3. Works a trea...