Phuket Forum (thaivisa.com) http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:48:49 +0700 10 http://www.thaivisa.com/uploads/pics/thaivisa_mini.gif http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/ http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Phuket-Aquarium-t312394.html
Got a nice surprise today - the Aquarium is happy to charge the 'Thai entrance fee' to foreigners who can present resident ID such as a work permit or driving licence.

Hey, it's only 100 baht against 50 baht, but it's the principle of 'doing the right thing' that I'm happy with.]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:34:32 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Phuket-Aquarium-t312394.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Tailor-Shop-Phuket-Order-Weddi-t312324.html Hi,

I would like to order in a tailor shop some customized uniform, dress, wedding dress make to order in Phuket. Do you know a good place please ? I would like the seller speak English.

Thanks a lot ]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:20:10 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Tailor-Shop-Phuket-Order-Weddi-t312324.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Moving-Thailand-t312323.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:11:46 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Moving-Thailand-t312323.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/West-Sands-Jungle-Waterpark-t312281.html
Look at water-themed attractions around the world, and let's take those on Australia's Gold Coast as an example. GC is a similar place heavily driven by the holiday / tourist market.

For tourists and visitors to Phuket (and GC), their trip to the waterpark is likely to be a one-off. By all means set the entrance fee at an appropriate level for this kind of experience. But, do remember, once they leave Thailand to go home, that's it.

Business depends on generating repeat custom. Just as they do at the My Fun parks on the GC, good business gets the locals turning up weekend after weekend after weekend. Why? Because for local residents, the first visit is the same price as a tourist, but for 12 months after that, it's peanuts.

If the Jungle Waterpark get a pricing strategy like this, then island residents (irrespective of race) will keep the tills going in terms of drinks, ice creams, food, souvenirs etc.

If you're greedy and set the same entrance price continuously, then me and my family will turn up once to see what it's like.......and once only.

It's very simple, so think very carefully and if you get it right, it'll be a fantastic and popular business.

Thought from other Phuket TV's?]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:31:10 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/West-Sands-Jungle-Waterpark-t312281.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Motorcycle-Clothing-t312245.html Can anyone recommend a shop selling quality motorcycle clothing on Phuket ? Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:34:32 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Motorcycle-Clothing-t312245.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Driving-Practice-Range-t312236.html It's a beast of a drive and I can't think of anywhere safe to get her started.
I need something like a quiet, half-finished residential project, the closer to Phuket Town the better.
All advice much appreciated]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:58:43 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Driving-Practice-Range-t312236.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Land-Lease-Thai-Girlfriend-owne-t312221.html
Many (possibly a majority) of the land leases in Phuket under this type of arrangement have been drafted in a manner which has exposed your girlfriend to significant tax liabilities. The tax liability arises from tax assessed on the stated prepaid rent for the entire lease term plus penalties.

Unless your girlfriend filed a "Phor Ngaw Dor 93" to the Revenue Dept within filing due dates, she could be liable for tax assessed on the entire lease rent calculated in the year that the lease was executed. The "Phor Ngaw Dor 93", as I understand it, allows for a landlord to elect the tax to be calculated based on annual rent payments, as opposed to calculating the tax in one year as a lease might stipulat. This treatment of lease income, in many cases, eliminates any tax laibility that may have existed if the rent had been calculated in the initial year based on the entire rental payments.

Thailand utilizes a highly progressive tax structure. Tax calculated on all rent in one year(as opposed to spread out throughout the lease term) creates a significant tax liability for many landlords.

The Land Department and Revenue Department have processed a number of cases of this type. It remains a significant potential problem for many landowners in Phuket.

If you have a lease of this type and did not file a "Phor Ngaw Dor 93 " in a timely manner, I suggest that you contact your accountant and/or tax attorney.

There are many legal advisors in Phuket who have been drafting these lease for years and did not warn their clients of the potential problems and/or the necessity of filing appropriate tax returns.]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:57:32 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Land-Lease-Thai-Girlfriend-owne-t312221.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Bible-Study-t312052.html Just had 2 Farang women turn up at my house and ask if i wanted to listen to them about bible study.
Amen
]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:51:30 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Bible-Study-t312052.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Learning-Thai-t311990.html
I very much want to speak thai but find it difficult.
I have pimsular thai on mp3 ,
Looking for rosetta stone Thai . I have tried 6 hours to get it online but have given up.

Does anyone have it I could borrow or trade for Pimsular Thai language?

any help is appreicated.

Thank you]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:08:05 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Learning-Thai-t311990.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Internet-Connection-Phuket-t311928.html why,is my internet connection poor,only seem to get a good connection early in the morning, Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:22:13 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Internet-Connection-Phuket-t311928.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Phuket-Immigration-t311842.html
Today. I got shouted at for going in the back entrance and sent into the main hall with the masses. I finally got through to someone. Gave them the letter, my passport and a photo and was told that it was impossible. I told him that I had done it before numerous times and he replied that it had all changed. First he wanted house papers - which I cant give in a rental property. Then he said I needed a copy of passport. Now, I am not sure if he means from the Property Manager (Farang) or house owner (Also Farang). Neither of which I can get easily - nor do I really want to.

What was before a very easy process has turned into a real hassle. I fear for what I am going to do with my BMW bike should I need another - as you always seem to do.

Anyone else had this problem? Or is this just a "I went on the wrong day and met the wrong officer" moment?

Thanks,

SG..]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:33:23 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Phuket-Immigration-t311842.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Airport-Transport-t311802.html
Also I am arriving around midday time, will I have any problems getting a taxi i.e are there plenty available or will I need to wait. Also is it a smart step to go upstairs and try to jump in one dropping off at departures or is that a no no!

I heard there is also a van, this sounds like a good idea as the time of arrival gives me plenty of time to get to my resort and relax. I'm not a great drinker so not really in a hurry. Again what is the cost and are they easily available, do they hang around till they are full etc.

Any advice welcomed.]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:35:43 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Airport-Transport-t311802.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Cricket-Players-Wanted-t311792.html
New players and teams are welcome.

Why not come along and enjoy a fun, social day out and participate in a great game.

All nationalities, skill levels and ages are also welcome.

More details can be seen at the Phuket Cricket Union website at

www.phuketcricket.com]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:41:39 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Cricket-Players-Wanted-t311792.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Garden-t311764.html Don't need anyone too fancy. I'm in Kathu anyrecomendations.

Thanks]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:33:05 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Garden-t311764.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Hotel-t311761.html It was located on the beach at the end of a small soi that had several small beach bungalow type hotels along the soi. There were 2 swiming pools 1 on each side of the reception area. One of the pools had a bar in the pool . It is about 4 floors high with around 200 rooms. I would say it was probally around 3 star or maybe 4
Thanks for any help that you can give]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:26:14 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Hotel-t311761.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Macro-t311755.html
cheers]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:01:52 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Macro-t311755.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Air-Compressor-Mira-Needed-t311723.html
I live in Chalong but will drive to find an honest mechanic.

I have a 1991 Mira car:
I just had the evaporator replaced and the whole system charged. Was told the compressor was good but now it leaked out the freeon and the aircon system is warm.

Need a new compressor: Any idea how much this should cost for the part and labor?

Where to buy a compressor or have a honest mechanic replace it and charge the coolant system?

Also need a new battery , where to buy a new one for a reasonable price.

Thank you in advance,]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:13:12 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Air-Compressor-Mira-Needed-t311723.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Guy-Fawkes-Night-t311608.html Any bonfire and firework events around? Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:53:20 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Guy-Fawkes-Night-t311608.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Airpump-Air-air-t311591.html ]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:23:07 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Airpump-Air-air-t311591.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Michael-Jackson-this-It-t311551.html th Oct 09. SFX Central Festival Cinema Phuket, was also showing commercial before watching the G-Force Movie, some weeks ago, and if there were all these problems with movie equipment not being suitable for the cinemas in Phuket, why didn't they mentioned this on the screen saying, "Showing in Bangkok only"? They are able to place Thai subtitles and other information on the movie screen, but they were not able to let everyone know what was happening for this movie, which now is only screening in Bangkok.

Not to mentioned that Bangkok didn't have these special machines as well, so they only took care on the cinemas in BKK and made no effort to think about the biggest Intentional Island in Thailand.

I also had asked the staff at the cashier if "This Is It" would be screening in Phuket, and they said yes, and that question was prompted two times with a confirmation, plus two phone calls on booking enquires, so with all of this miss leading information, are are left disappointed on how SFX management have been very selfish to only screen MJ's movie in Bangkok.

The other question is, how many cinemas in Bangkok are screening this movie? And why could they just spare one Cinema in Bangkok and give the Phuket people the opportunity to see this movie?

This Is really not it for Phuket, as it seems we are only second choice when it is convenient to the SFX company, not to mention how many times have we gone to the movies in Phuket, and are regular customer that supports their business?

So while the whole world is watching this movie, we are left in the cold with excuses and No Movie, that's what I call bad management from the SFX organization, as they knew the problems prior to the movie and only took care of their cinemas in Bangkok and decided we can wait until another version is out, which no one will know when, shame on them!

What's your thoughts on this?]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:19:31 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Michael-Jackson-this-It-t311551.html