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Kelvin Bamfield

@blackjack2010

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Australian expat in Thailand

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265 posts

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Australian

Lives in Pattaya

Speaks English some Thai

Registration: 28 June 2014

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Kelvin Bamfield
blackjack2010 replied to a thread
2 months ago
LuisF

List of Prohibited Jobs for westerners in Thailand by LuisF

For all those who are keen on working in Thailand, be aware that there is a list of jobs were, you, as a westerner will not be able to get a work permit. The List is taken from The Thai Labor Department Website -http://www.mol.go.th/- 1.- Labour ...

Kelvin Bamfield

I have worked and headed up 3 companies in Thailand for the past 15 years. Thai888 Law, Abroad Funerals and Thai888 Foundation. All involve a lot of legal work and I have an approved visa, work permit and pay taxes. Read More

Kelvin Bamfield
blackjack2010 replied to a thread
3 months ago
Cheryl

The afterwork culture in Thailand by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Living in Thailand is a unique opportunity to discover the different aspects of the local culture and way of life. Today, we would like to invite you to explore the afterwork culture in Thailand and how locals get to unwind. ...

Kelvin Bamfield

@blackjack2010  How did afterworks help you with your professional and social integration?In the early days when we started Thai888 Law in Jomtien we didnt have many customers and so we were regulars at Frasers pub.Booth 1 became a psuedo ... Read More

Kelvin Bamfield
blackjack2010 replied to a thread
3 months ago
Cheryl

The afterwork culture in Thailand by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Living in Thailand is a unique opportunity to discover the different aspects of the local culture and way of life. Today, we would like to invite you to explore the afterwork culture in Thailand and how locals get to unwind. ...

Kelvin Bamfield

What are the most popular afterwork activities in Thailand? eating drinking by the seaside, it helps me relax.When and where do afterwoks usually take place? I am in Jomtien and seaside based . there are many restaurants and beach food. The perfect ... Read More

Kelvin Bamfield
blackjack2010 replied to a thread
9 months ago
Cheryl

Coping with loss in Thailand by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Managing or preparing for a death in Thailand is a complex process that requires a thorough understanding of the laws and procedures in place in Thailand. This situation raises several questions: What are the steps to take ...

Kelvin Bamfield

you may not show this, however, I have extensive experience in this subject. I have over the years joined 3 companies together to make this terribly emotional event as easy and as cost effective as possible. Police, ambulance, Embassies, Forensic ... Read More

Kelvin Bamfield
blackjack2010 replied to a thread
last year
1895whiffer

English tax on rental in Thailand by 1895whiffer

I have a summer seasonal business' in the Uk.My accountant say I have to have a accountant in Thailand for the three flats I own and rent out in Koh Samui and pay English tax on them this cant be right.Is this true I thought you cant take out of ...

Kelvin Bamfield

@kevh Ask HMRC for the clause policy procedure that says that - read it carefully as it may not say that Read More

Kelvin Bamfield
blackjack2010 replied to a thread
2 years ago
LuisF

List of Prohibited Jobs for westerners in Thailand by LuisF

For all those who are keen on working in Thailand, be aware that there is a list of jobs were, you, as a westerner will not be able to get a work permit. The List is taken from The Thai Labor Department Website -http://www.mol.go.th/- 1.- Labour ...

Kelvin Bamfield

@JacktheLawyer I run Thai888 Law and have done so for many yearthis is an old thread and many things have changed and so yes consult a lawyer in your area' Read More

Kelvin Bamfield
blackjack2010 replied to a thread
2 years ago
Aidan in HCMC

Good news! Entering Thailand as a nonvaccinated visitor/tourist by Aidan in HCMC

A friend Of mine visiting from Canada returned to Vietnam tonight  from his air-border run to Bangkok, Thailand.His only requirements to enter Thailand (without enduring a quarantine), were 1) a PCR negative test result taken within 72 hours ...

Kelvin Bamfield

@Leeds forever!   i just love this reply as its nothing but opinion, there is absolutely no substance or data in your post.back to the bar stool eh? Read More

Kelvin Bamfield
blackjack2010 replied to a thread
2 years ago
Aidan in HCMC

Good news! Entering Thailand as a nonvaccinated visitor/tourist by Aidan in HCMC

A friend Of mine visiting from Canada returned to Vietnam tonight  from his air-border run to Bangkok, Thailand.His only requirements to enter Thailand (without enduring a quarantine), were 1) a PCR negative test result taken within 72 hours ...

Kelvin Bamfield

@Leeds forever!  dear sir, I can tell what an avid researcher you are, when you can pull yourself away from the tellyAs of yesterday we have the following: from the USA Government and the CDC, Im sure you know who they are and if not these are ... Read More

Kelvin Bamfield
blackjack2010 replied to a thread
2 years ago
Aidan in HCMC

Good news! Entering Thailand as a nonvaccinated visitor/tourist by Aidan in HCMC

A friend Of mine visiting from Canada returned to Vietnam tonight  from his air-border run to Bangkok, Thailand.His only requirements to enter Thailand (without enduring a quarantine), were 1) a PCR negative test result taken within 72 hours ...

Kelvin Bamfield

@blackjack2010 there are now 2 more variants - this has never happened before in such a short time frame = seasonal flu is handled by the immune system and some chose to have a fluvax - your choice but this was only once a year - right - now ... Read More

Kelvin Bamfield
blackjack2010 replied to a thread
2 years ago
Aidan in HCMC

Good news! Entering Thailand as a nonvaccinated visitor/tourist by Aidan in HCMC

A friend Of mine visiting from Canada returned to Vietnam tonight  from his air-border run to Bangkok, Thailand.His only requirements to enter Thailand (without enduring a quarantine), were 1) a PCR negative test result taken within 72 hours ...

Kelvin Bamfield

@Leeds forever! sir, I have been researching this with the best since Nov 2019 when it first appeared. You knowledge seems to be based on the media driven garbage that says the jab lessons the decease in some way and there is absolutely no data ... Read More

Kelvin Bamfield
blackjack2010 replied to a thread
2 years ago
Aidan in HCMC

Good news! Entering Thailand as a nonvaccinated visitor/tourist by Aidan in HCMC

A friend Of mine visiting from Canada returned to Vietnam tonight  from his air-border run to Bangkok, Thailand.His only requirements to enter Thailand (without enduring a quarantine), were 1) a PCR negative test result taken within 72 hours ...

Kelvin Bamfield

@LAZARUSDAL   with the latest data I would argue that the jabbed (as its not even a vaccine) are the ones responsible for the thing mutating so much and being transmissible easier- if one shot as promised didn't work and some are now up to ... Read More

Kelvin Bamfield
blackjack2010 replied to a thread
2 years ago
Aidan in HCMC

Good news! Entering Thailand as a nonvaccinated visitor/tourist by Aidan in HCMC

A friend Of mine visiting from Canada returned to Vietnam tonight  from his air-border run to Bangkok, Thailand.His only requirements to enter Thailand (without enduring a quarantine), were 1) a PCR negative test result taken within 72 hours ...

Kelvin Bamfield

@Aidan in HCMC very good, however how long is it going to be before they realise the new rules - ie no masks, etc as I went to 2 banks today and the armed guard insisted I wear a maskAlso many strange looks from masked people in supermarkets or ... Read More

Kelvin Bamfield
blackjack2010 replied to a thread
3 years ago
unoquis2

Artist working in Thailand by unoquis2

Can a retired O visa Artist still work in Thailand?

Kelvin Bamfield

taking a photo could be considered art and sellable and then it becomes ridiculous Imagine I eat at a restaurant and then post that to my google as a local advisor - google makes money -the restaurant gets new clients based on my artistic shot of ... Read More

Kelvin Bamfield
blackjack2010 replied to a thread
3 years ago
unoquis2

Artist working in Thailand by unoquis2

Can a retired O visa Artist still work in Thailand?

Kelvin Bamfield

if you want to paint draw sculpt then go for it it's only when you sell stuff that it could be considered working I have a dozen or so paintings sitting on the floor of my house and do it for fun and relaxation it's not against the law Read More

Kelvin Bamfield
blackjack2010 replied to a thread
4 years ago
MKeil52

Lawyer for will by MKeil52

Looking for a lawyer in Jontiem to do last will and testament. Any suggestions

Kelvin Bamfield

yes I can guarantee the translation as its all done in house and NONE of our Wills have been challenged by the courts when making application for a grant of Probate and court order. Its a small price to pay to get it done properly and to save ... Read More