Lemsta69

those are the best train trips aren't they? ????

it's not that good! ????

yes, there is a Thai intermediary back involved. that's how Wise's system works...they pay you from via a local banking partner and turn work out all the forex stuff behind the scenes.

la dolce vita

would rather be dead ????

I take it you're not from Australia?

I make such distinctions because I was taught that by a mate who introduced me to the place at the end of 1997. Except that he told me that three main areas were Pattaya, Jomtien and Nakluea. He didn't ever mention the Darkside and tbh I'm not sure if he'd ever heard of the place given that he spent his days getting plastered on Soi 6. Or maybe it wasn't a thing that long ago.

Indians seem to get a bad rap in Thailand so maybe that had something to do with the decision to force them to go through immigration? I had to do that in Singapore a few years ago when flying from Snooky to Jakarta with carry-on only. I knew in advance that this would be required but it was still rather annoying being faced with the reality. Fortunately SIN immigration are very efficient.

the whole of Thailand is sleazy if you look closely enough. especially if you hang out with married Thai men of a certain ilk.

correct, Indian passport holders aren't eligible for visa exempt entry. they must use the Visa on Arrival option.

in his dreams maybe ????

Immigration police aren't responsible for enforcing traffic rules, as is the case back home in bonnie Utopia, therefore your point is moot.

as soon as a farang is granted Thai citizenship he is immediately conferred the status of Khun Ying. Don't believe me? Just ask Neeranam ????

You can keep your social standing, I'll talk to whomsoever I please. My Dad was a taxi driver, it's an honest profession, so why should I be ashamed to talk to a Thai cabbie? ps. A Thai business man is the last person in the world I aspire to be like.

at least they didn't steal a taxi and smash it up like that crazy Skandi the other day.

you didn't scroll down far enough so obviously missed this comment from the OP. the answer is yes, he can do the TM30 himself... "They answered me : Quote All our other tenants are like this. We only provide information about TM30, and they can do it. There will be no fines. Can I really do it myself ?"

I use Cardless Cash now because it saves me the 15 baht out of province free that BBL so kindly charge ????

yes I know, why are you telling me this? ????

from the one at Two Pacific Place, Bangkok ???? Siam Legal that is, they sponsor this website... https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/about-tm30-thailand

here's the translated wording courtesy of Siam Legal: https://library.siam-legal.com/thai-law/thai-immigration-act-temporary-stay-in-the-kingdom-sections-34-39/ "Section 38 The housemaster, the owner or the possessor of the residence, or the hotel manager where the alien, receiving permission to stay temporary in the Kingdom has stayed, must notify the competent official of the Immigration Office located in the same area with that hours, dwelling place or hotel, within 24 hours from the time of arrival of the alien concerned. If there is no Immigration Office located in that area, the local police official for that area must be notified. In case the house, dwelling place, or hotel where the alien has stayed under provision of paragraph 1 is located within the Bangkok area, such notification must be reported to the competent official at the Immigration Division."

previous threads on this topic suggest that immigration will fine the tenant rather than the landlord because it's easier for them to extort the money by withholding the service that the tenant requires.

I thought we weren't supposed to partition SSDs because of the wear levelling thingy?

Google Lens FTW

that is visa exempt, not visa on arrival. they are not the same.

yes, there are ads. that's how the website owners pay the bills.