patongphil

Well I bought a few of them today, 20 baht each. They only had sizes 6,7,8 and 9, whatever that means, so got one of each. I presume a float, then a few inches of line to the bait ball and all is go. Will give them a go when I get up to the farm in a few weeks time. You never know when you will learn a new trick!!

This bike has now been sold.

Saw som guys fishing with what looked like a fine net on the end of their lines. A bait ball attracts the fish and then they get their fins entangled in the net. 

Anyone able to enlighten me as to exactly how this works as I didn't get too close a look at what they were doing.

I have thousands of small tilapia in one of our dams and would love an easy/ fun way of catching them. At present I use a cast net but the really small ones escape through the mesh.

On 27 September 2016 at 5:42 PM, mark5335 said:

PatongPhil,

It's hard to say, but if you submit the Online Application for your wife's visitor visa, within a few minutes she will receive an email notification of receipt of the application and more than likely a request to visit VFS to submit the biometric identifiers. Since your wife's immigration application would have a different file number when compared with her visitor visa application, I think it's quite likely she will need to submit biometric identifiers again separately for the visitor visa.

Just an update on this. I sent an email to VFS asking them and the reply was that each and every application requires biometrics to be done regardless of previous applications, history etc. so it is back to Bangkok for us again. 

I wonder if they thought this through?

5 hours ago, Psimbo said:

Last year it was 2 weeks (that I was told, no doubt others will differ), this year it was back to 6 weeks. My advice always go in early and make enquiries to find out the current state of affairs as you never know what spanner may be thrown in the works. better to ask the horse's mouth as opposed to the..............

 

Merijn is the horse's mouth in case you were unaware.??

14 hours ago, merijn said:

Phuket immigration allows to do the renewal process up to 45 dats before expire date.

Thanks for that Merijn. It will actually be 42 days before expiry when I go, so good news indeed.

Can anyone enlighten me as to what services are offered at this office?

Can I do my retirement extension and re-entry permit there?

Thanks in advance.

Anyone managed to do their retirement extensions 45 days before expiry in Phuket recently? Will save me a lot of hassle if I can get it done. Last year extended about 30 days before with no trouble.

Thanks in advance.

On 25 September 2016 at 8:09 PM, beechbum said:

Had a nice feed at  Hogfathers last night, 3 meals(2 x pulled pork, 1 x ribs), 2 beers (Heinys) and a bottle of water baht1020 the lot, decent sized feed and nice location.

If your a local and plan on going get there soon, it's the best time as there was a good breeze all night and the tables are outdoors.

Visitor time of year coming up soon so will add it to the places to take people.

Also visited. Shared the sampler plate with missus. Found ribs about average, the pulled pork was too sweet for me but the brisket was really good, otherwise agree a good "change" place in the area for locals.

Will keep on being a regular at Ajarn restaurant though, for their excellent and cheap Thai food.

Ha ha we applied just on 2 months ago and were told current processing times for partner visa are 15 months. Cannot for the life of me figure how something should take so long and cost so much but they have us by the b*lls and don't they just love twisting them when they can.

Silly question maybe but as my wife already went through the biometric collection for immigration, and now we wish to apply for a visitor visa while we wait, can this be done totally on line or do we have to go submit biometric data again.

22 hours ago, Valentine said:

The big hardware store on Chao Fa East. Coming from the circle just past the Muay Thai street. There is always a Weber guy there.

Thanks Valentine. Went there today and yes there was a Weber guy there who was helpful. All sorted now except for approx. amount of chlorine for first fill.

Anyone been to Hogfathers in Palai Chalong? Craving a good feed of ribs, pulled pork etc.

A pretty standard medical required for employment on the mines in Australia. Includes urine test for various things, audio metric test, eye test and then various tests for physical capabilities. I had a form from prospective employer which required certain things. Only thing they couldn't do was the spirometric tests.

Well I got it done at the Dibuk Clinic on Chaofa West. Pretty quick as they are not busy and only 1,200 baht.

Anyone know where I can get either Weber or Crocodile Platinum swimming pool  grout in Phuket, preferably Chalong area?

While I am at it any idea approximately how many kg of chlorine per cubic.m of water for a first fill, after regrouting.

In Phuket. 2012 White/Red Honda PCX 150 for sale. Only done 11,000kms and always serviced at Honda dealerships. Has green book and is up to date with rego and tax.

Selling as leaving Thailand.

50,000 baht.

Is there anywhere on the island where I can get a medical done for employment similar to the OGUK medical?

On 1 July 2016 at 10:03 AM, patongphil said:

Can someone please clarify this certification of documents process for me. If I arrive at the VFS with originals and copies will this suffice or do I have to get the copies certified prior to visiting the VFS office?

Who can actually certify copies of documents here in Thailand if I need to get done before?

Well we got,them done at the time of lodgement. 50 baht a page so pretty good considering the charges demanded by others. ( The Aus Consulate in Phuket wants 710 baht per page)

Lodged immigration papers on the 27th and received email from contact officer that it was a legitimate application on the 28th. Now the clock is ticking!!!

A question for all you rubber guys. I know nothing about rubber but walk/run in the plantations regularly. Last week I saw, for the first time, syringes attached to some large older trees as well as about 40 cm of tubing. Was just wondering what these are for?

We will be coming down from northern Isaan to the VFS office at Trendy towers.

Just looking for any recommendation on a hotel, about $50 with decent parking, to overnight in before we visit the office. Would prefer to be a bit outside the centre as not really too keen on battling Bangkok traffic so anywhere near the main highway north and easy to find.

Can someone please clarify this certification of documents process for me. If I arrive at the VFS with originals and copies will this suffice or do I have to get the copies certified prior to visiting the VFS office?

Who can actually certify copies of documents here in Thailand if I need to get done before?

When we moved up we found a school that suited us first and then looked for housing in the area. Ended up at Mataneedol school and Pimanchon 2.

If you don't find any, I can tell you where we buy ours in Rawai.

We bought some last month and they always have them outside the shop.

Please post shop location as myself and maybe a few others here in the south may be interested.

Cheers

Well looks like we may just apply for the migration route asap and then see what happens. If it takes us well into next year then just stay here a bit longer as pretty loathe to move kids in the middle of a school year.

Another question. How do you deal with passports expiring during the process. Wife's passport will expire mid next year so should we try get new passport before we start the application or is not too big an issue to change mid stream?