jacko

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)

Yul Brynner

Steve McQueen.

Karl Malden.

Hell no, I like cool overcast weather with some rain.Cheaper electric and water bills... Although it makes the grass grow a bit fast, mowing that shit is when I get my tan.

Just the usual morning frustrations of internet hang-ups.Although you seem to have little to do 'over there' at 2am. Other than make snide comments that is. Got any regarding Liz Taylor and her addictions?

Michael Bates.

You are quite right, I have not read his book (did HE actually write it), and may have his reaction completely wrong. But to say I am ignorant of his habits is also erroneous. Perhaps you and him can crack a joke or two over his habit and his incomplete bag of plums. Mr Downey, while being at least as infamous, was hardly flattered by Mr Gervais. Sometimes people don't like to be reminded of their failings, and to talk ill of him might be considered snide. I respect Jimmy's skill, his waste of it I would not insult him with, I am sure he knows.

Pretty tacky, I hope you will be there to ask him yourself.

I hope they manage to stay up in the sky unlike a more modern USA aircraft currently in Libya.

I have a soft spot for this guy who I recall from the TV comedy in the UK called 'Please Sir'....Often played a bumbling policeman..... Deryk Guyler