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Hi All ! This question is related to Pattaya immigration only .... I have checked online and it states you can renew your retirement visa up to 45 days before in expires .. " Thai retirement visa in Pattaya (or other immigration offices) within 45 days of its expiry date." ..Can anyone confirm this is a fact and Not just hear say or internet AI/bar stool waffle? .. Thanks in advance .

Hi All, Bit of a heavy topic, but it's worth discussing. If the whole Thailand-Cambodia situation really blows up into a proper war, what's that going to do to our beloved Pattaya? Could this be the big one – the "final nail in the coffin" for the Pattaya we've all come to know (and sometimes grudgingly love)? Or are we looking at a double whammy, with even more hoops to jump through for visas and staying put? I'm not trying to be a doomsayer, but let's be honest, Pattaya hasn't exactly been on a strong rebound after various setbacks and new rules over the past 15 years. So, is this the "final swan song," or will we just collectively stick our heads in the sand and pretend it'll all be fine? Keen to hear what you guys reckon.

Hi all ! I am on a retirement Visa and planning to cross the border into Laos to do a road trip and return back to Thailand :- My question is .. "I have a valid Visa and a re entry stamp in my passport ... will I still have to do the digital arrive procedure before re entry or will the re entry stamp suffice ?"

Hi Did you have to take anything with you to make the initial appointment ?

Hey everyone, Quick question for those who've been to Laos recently, or if anyone has the latest info: Can I use my Thai banking app (like Krungsri, Bangkok Bank, KBank, or Krungthai NEXT) to scan QR codes and pay for things in Laos? I'm thinking about shops, restaurants, general bills – the usual stuff. It would be super convenient to avoid carrying too much cash or dealing with currency exchange if I can just scan and pay. Any insights or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated! Thanks a lot!

I've got Thai driving license ( car & motorbike) which are accepted by all Asean affiliated countries . and I've now found a company in the UK who can issue CDP at a price lol £80 (UK) just to send the doc's to my Thai address and that's without there "£280 fee then I have to put a security bond of £5000+++ returnable minus £450 ... it ain't cheap lol

it is not possible to temporarily import a motorbike into Indonesia without a Carnet de Passage (CDP) or Temporary Import Permit (TIP). A CDP is specifically required for temporary import of vehicles into Indonesia, even if the motorcycle is already registered in another country.

Driving from Thailand through Malaysia /Singapore then shipping my bike overnight and then taking a fast ferry to collect my bike at customs(No car ferries since Covid) them Island hop through Indonesia ...and if possible ship my bike across to Borneo them back to Thailand ... Using a CDP is the best/easiest way the freight the bike into Indonesia my research tells me

I didn't mention scuba diving .. if I want to do that I would have added it to my post .. but thx all the same 🙂

Hey everyone! I'm cooking up an epic overland motorbike trip this November and wanted to see if any fellow adventurers are keen to join! The plan is to ride through Malaysia, then freight my bike overnight to Indonesia. I've tentatively found a local agent to handle the bike's shipping paperwork, and I'll take a fast ferry to meet it the next day. Once in Indonesia, the real island-hopping begins! I'll be making my way to Bali, with the ultimate goal of reaching Komodo Island to see the dragons in their natural habitat. This has been a huge bucket list item for me, and I can't wait to make it happen. Is there anyone out there with a similar spirit of adventure who fancies tagging along? Let's hook up and see what these incredible roads have to offer! Drop a comment or send me a message if you're interested.

Hello everyone! Has anyone successfully obtained a Carnet de Passages en Douane (CPD) for a Thai-registered car or motorbike while living here in Thailand? If so, I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience and the process you followed. I was previously told it might be possible to apply for one in Malaysia, but it seems that service is no longer available. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!

I think you need to tell us your country of birth and which country issued your passport , so people can help ...each country has different rules and regulations for proof of life etc.

Hey everyone! 👋 So, I'm a farang looking to sell my motorbike to another farang here in Pattaya/Sattahip area . Honestly, the whole transfer process sounds like a bit of a hassle, and I'm feeling more than a tad lazy to handle all the paperwork myself. 😉 Does anyone know of a reliable agent or service in the Pattaya area that I could pay to take care of all the legwork involved in the motorbike sale and transfer? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! 🙏

I think Thai Buddhists and nationals should be more fearful of the Islamic separatist movement (Bombings and shootings on a weekly basis) in the South of Thailand. Than a few western Christians sat in the shade soaking up the Thai culture and putting much needed revenue into local communities coffers .

Mine arrived on the 27th April ... and paid it next day using the QR code provided on the bill . .the hardest part was having to walk the 40mtrs to my outside letter box . LOL .