jacko

So she didn't get to clean dontcha's room then?

Overcast and very slight rain this AM in Pattaya.Currently only 22 degC, all my little fish are floating belly up. I'll take it.....

I am afraid my jest flew over your head.

Some got beat up in a Soi Diamond GO-GO recently.... apparently they were drinking Breezers in Baby A -GO-GO, so I would say they are absolutely minted.

Jim Broadbent.

Kevin Kline.

Could I sleep that well near to a window 12 floors up? More seriously, buying a condo has it's worries. A major one for me would be the management 'team' and expensive maintenance charges that you have little control over. Renting might be best!

Buy a bar? But to be honest, ignoring any major changes in law (or effort to enforce existing law) or political upheaval, Thailand has big potential. An appreciating currency, fast developing country, and a population becoming wealthier. A house that ticks a lot of boxes should appreciate from now.

De Niro.

Harvey Keitel

Cheech Marin

Why have you posted practically the exact same thread/question twice?

Would that be to save the cost or the time of stopping at a restaurant?

Check whether the 20% less than build price really holds water, ie take a look at similar houses in the locale and compare prices. I would not care what it was worth 8 years ago, they were overpriced back then and the market has changed. It is a buyers market now. I presume it is in a company name and you are buying the company, and you will have 49% shares. This in itself is commonplace, a slight twist of the rules. The other shareholders should sign over their holdings. This long standing mate, I presume he has a record of integrity as far as you are concerned? Many a person has been 'done over' by a friend in need. Why is he selling? Are you planning to live there or do you see this as income generation? And always, find a good lawyer to process things for you, independent from your friend. As a different consideration, a house is in constant monetary drain. I sometimes wish I had just rented a good condo and kept the money invested.

Antonio Banderas

Omar Shariff.

I haven't seen much of those toys, but a Fino looks pretty much like one.

Was that a whoosh over Joe?

Perhaps as a farang one would not regarded as 'the public'......

The English Patient.

I hope so, although I am originating from the other end, ex Bangkok, I want to go to Manchester in May.I would also like to travel Business class... but all I see are fares in excess of £2000! I could buy a row of seats for that in economy...... hey there's an option! I don't feel well inclined to Air India, I flew with them once in Biz Class and it was actually pretty good. My problem would be the transit. When on earth are these Middle East airlines going to release some specials?

Tom Berenger

Yes, that is how I did it. You become a director with controlling interest.The scaremongers will say it isn't fully legal, but this is Thailand and things 'work' like that. Since the house is already in a company name, that would be the obvious way, plus that is more straightforward and avoids many taxes. You have to ensure the company doesn't carry any debts or liabilities. A second option is to form another (new) company and transfer the assets........ more work for the lawyers. How a farang owns a house is another whole library........ Good luck with the sale. Buying a house that has been lived in may not suit the TGF, but it is a good idea, as the problems have hopefully been sorted, particularly by a farang owner. How much of the furniture and fittings are being included? Water pumps and ACs for eg, TVs and furniture. For a retired guy, ready to live in (arrive with a case of beer, some towels and your clothes) is great.

James Brolin

How do you get to sleep with all those elephants watching you? (I know, draw the curtains)