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#5330452 Credit Card Game?

Posted CWMcMurray on 2012-05-25 12:30:18

Semper, on 2012-05-25 11:41:14, said:

CWMcMurray, on 2012-05-24 22:11:05, said:

If using a local Thai CC, it makes perfect sense to make most purchases with your credit card

At the supermarket, I get 10% discount on all purchases made with the card, plus earn points for addition cash gift certificates

At the gas station, get 8% cash back on gasoline purchases and earn point for gift certificates

Pay off the card at the end of the month and no interest

I try to use cash as little as possible to maximize benefits

Sounds great. Borrow money one moth for free and get discount on purchases on top of that. When pigs fly. Posted Image

Pigs aren't flying but that is still how it works...

Last year we did not pay any interest charges or fees as we paid every bill in full at the end of every month and received total benefits of aprox 40,000 thb in refunds on gas, discount at supermarket & the mall department store and 1,800 thb in gift certificates for the Mall

You may want to re-evaluate your position in cc as they do not give out bonus points or discounts for paying in cash, but the reality is that they do for cc purchases

#5328947 Credit Card Game?

Posted CWMcMurray on 2012-05-24 22:11:05

#5272694 Innovative Thai Advertising With A Risk Of Losing Your Bank Card

Posted BKKBrit on 2012-05-04 11:38:04

Come on George...this has been going on for ages but your email header "Warning" is misleading - it doesn't take your card. Just hit yes or no and either way the card comes out..

#5235051 Do You Get Dirty Looks From Thai Women?

Posted strollling on 2012-04-20 13:25:50

I wouldn't care if I went to the zoo and the animals looked me up and down.

#5224385 Medical Insurance For A Farang

Posted Soutpeel on 2012-04-16 22:58:52

BigJohnnyBKK, on 2012-04-16 22:43:46, said:

Just make sure to specifically ask about a motorcycle accident scenario in Thailand. I know if I were running an insurance company I'd put such activities right up there with rock climbing, scuba, ultralight etc.

I would suggest to you that undertaking rock climbing, scuba and ultralighting in Thailand is far safer than driving a bike on the road..

#5219917 Retirement Extension Income Requirement

Posted TallGuyJohninBKK on 2012-04-15 12:16:03

As to one of the specific questions raised above, there are the three standard options for meeting Thai Immigration's income requirement for retirement-based extensions of stay:

--consulate income letter
--Thai bank deposits
--any documented combination of Thai bank deposits and consular letter-stated income

For someone on a retirement extension, and then renewing that year after year, you can use any of the three income methods year to year. Just because you used one method last year doesn't mean you have to use that same method the next or subsequent years. Each year's application is its own separate application and process.

But, you still have to meet the specific requirements and processes for whichever one income method you choose to use for your extension of stay application.

#5219824 Retirement Extension Income Requirement

Posted MarkCyr on 2012-04-15 11:40:20

As a guy getting in that thinking-of-retiring-and-moving-to-Thailand frame of mind, threads like this really help. It's one thing I love about the ThaiVisa community -- you get accurate and detailed info without the flaming and nonsense! Posted Image

#5219670 Retirement Extension Income Requirement

Posted phuketrichard on 2012-04-15 10:51:20

the nicest thing is the money in the bank does not need to be seasoned. Been using the combo method for 2 years now!!!

#5213365 KFC Thailand In Earthquake Promotion Apology

Posted Skywalker69 on 2012-04-12 19:36:49

KFC it´s not even edible. Posted Image

#5160644 Strolling Along Lipa Noi Beach This Afternoon

Posted BookMan on 2012-03-24 10:51:51

Looks like Vegemite. try it on some toast.

#5077095 Chalerm: Isaan Set To Become Drug-Free Region

Posted Kilgore Trout on 2012-02-22 10:31:21

givenall, on 2012-02-22 10:26:59, said:

Siripon, on 2012-02-22 08:46:34, said:

I wish to see Issan a lao khao (white whisky)-free region. It is the scourge of many a family, the government should either increase the tax to match the alcohol content or lower the taxes on beer to make it financially viable for low earners.
Generally speaking, people under the influence of lao khao are far nastier than those drunk on beer.
Apologies for off topic remarks.

Alcohol is not a drug, although is as bad. So it is very easy to make the prices very low so people get hook to alcohol instead of the drug

Sorry to burst your bubble, but yes, alcohol most definitely is a drug and so is; aspirin, caffeine, heroin, antibiotics etc,etc.

Get it, got it....good Posted Image