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43 minutes ago, jackdd said:

Because there is no 90 day limit, the IDP under the 1949 convention can be used for up to a year (which is also its maximum possible validity).

You won't find (99% certain, obviously i can't rule 100% out that something doesn't exist) any official source setting such a limit, only some inofficial sources which copy from each other and are wrong.

I understand the permit is dated for a year. But for sure i have seen somewhere that Thailand only accepts it for 90 days, then expects you to have converted to a Thai licence. I will see if i can find the information online.

On 12/8/2019 at 12:27 PM, jackdd said:

What you say is wrong

Why do you think that?

19 hours ago, brianj1964 said:

Thanks for the advice about the driving licence, car is going to be 50/50, 

its not an international driving licence,i dont think there is such a thing, its a permit you obtain from the Post Office to use my U.K driving licence in Thailand, its got a 12 month validity on it. We a plan to relocate to Pattaya but not until February when Her son gets released lol

The permit may be for a year, BUT the Thai government will except it for only 90 days, then you must have a Thai licence.

7 hours ago, brianj1964 said:

I have only just arrived on my retirement O-A and wanted to retire at 55 not die at 55, I havent got a Thai licence, I have one of those International permits from the post office in the U.K, valid for 12 months, as they drive on the same side of the road it felt natural to drive here, but I now understand when people criticise Thai driving, they just dont seem to understand the phrase give-way.

I did have a 750ml bottle of Singha chilled and ready to go.

Legally you can only drive for 90 days with the international permit here. So be aware of possible insurance issues after the 90 days. ????

35 minutes ago, Peterw42 said:

You extend a stay, not a visa. Thats why you need a re-entry permit to re-enter. If you still had a valid extended visa then you wouldn't need a re-entry permit.

Nobody has ever extended a visa, either inside or outside of thailand.

A Visa is an entry document and generates a stay.

 

The stamp is an extension of stay, see below, it says extension of stay not extension of visa.

 

The definition is a visa. A stamp or seal allowing you to stay is a visa. Semantics i know ????

3 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

No it is not a visa - it is the permitted to stay stamp.

Look up the legal definition of a visa. It's the stamp allowing you to stay. The type is not important, be retirement, marriage or extension of. The stamp is a visa.

20 hours ago, anchadian said:

An extension yes but not an actual VISA

You extend a visa. The stamp in your passport confirming that is a visa.

I feel the same about cleaning dog <deleted> up! The Thai families are very clean, they let the dogs <deleted> outside other houses! Disgusting, really dirty some of them.

18 hours ago, 2long said:

I teach English to a surgical oncologist who says that this is standard practice and has been for some time. It's not news.

As for some comments already, such as knowing more than the doctor and only going to private hospitals.... I wonder what makes these people bother to comment... oh now I know. ????????????‍♂️

Standard practice maybe, but now legal!

19 hours ago, monkfish said:

Well this should please those who are happy to pay more Thai's club what next dual pricing at supermarkets and restaurants.

An example from the link below
 

For example, an HIV test costs 160 baht if you’re Thai. It goes up to 240 baht for working expats and then to 320 baht for retirees and tourists.

Or, a spinal MRI examination will cost Thais 18,700 baht. That jumps to 23,375 baht for working expats and 28,050 baht for retirees and tourists.
 

https://thethaiger.com/news/national/foreigners-crying-foul-over-the-new-dual-pricing-policy-at-thai-public-hospitals

Will this mean dual pricing at private hospitals in the future?
 

That already happens. One well known hospital in Bangkok has a policy to charge 25% more. That can add up on scans and surgeries!

38 minutes ago, Leaver said:

What do you do for a Vietnam license?

A Thai licence (ASEAN) is accepted.

1 hour ago, david555 said:

oh ! so Boris was informing H.O.C. it where just " talks", oh so just a slip of his (liar's) tongue , come on guy's stop " keeping up appearances "...Barnier was even not around ….

I have no idea what you are talking about. Official talks were not happening as the parliaments were shut. If unofficial talking were going on i have no idea at all.

On 9/3/2019 at 3:47 PM, drbeach said:

I have driven extensively in both countries and Vietnam definitely feels more dangerous (and like you, I have done north to south and east to west in Vietnam except for the mountainous areas to the west of Sapa). For the record, I drive cars and only rarely motorcycles. No doubt riding a motorcycle in Bangkok is scary, but a car, not so much.

 

The road infrastructure is far superior in Thailand to Vietnam and driving in Thailand just feels much safer, even if it's not all that "safe".

West of Sa Pa is some of the best riding areas, especially looping down to Dien Bien Phu, the far north west is out of bounds, i am on my way there soon, another south to north trip and back.

Maybe because the roads are better here people drive faster and cause more accidents. Maybe not. I feel safer in Vietnam. ????

On 9/3/2019 at 9:23 AM, david555 said:

Oh ..! That fake excuse again , using the Queen for his agenda , lucky he is not doing that in Thailand ,he would end longtime in a very bad place …,

nobody is fooling in his excuses anymore  ,never mind,  today action day ...setting the score right.

 

BTW why his fooling still the Brits , as there are no negotiations with E.U. going on  and not planned ….talks yes as polite as E.U. is talks....just talks...  as a visitor with a cup of tea with even a slice of cake but no cherry's …, again using lies to win time ...just hoping to please H.O.C. that he is getting a new better deal …..forget as they say over and over again  ,what is  on the table is the only one,....May's deal .

 

At the time both parliaments were shut, so informal talks were held. 

On 8/31/2019 at 1:46 PM, david555 said:

"All this "outrage" is over a mere four (4) days!!!!!! "

 

If is out of almost no importance by your saying  .....Why even Boris dragged the Queen even in it ….???

If not important 4 days ….Boris  should not done it 

It is normal to have a Queens speech, I'm she was not dragged anywhere.

10 hours ago, Pattaya46 said:

What an arrogant way to reply ! .  Who do you think you are ?! 

 

Happen that I agree with Thaibeachlovers. On a bike trip your only responsibility is to do a TM30 when you come back home. Declaration of your one-night stays in hotels or guesthouse is their responsibility. So doesn't seem such a big problem to me, and certainly not a reason to not do such trips anymore.

It depends where you overnight. I have a friend i always stop and see for a few days on my travels. He does not want visitors any more. (until the the whole thing is sorted)

4 minutes ago, Peterw42 said:

I have only seen reports of people waiting to get a password.

Its only 8am and 17,000 people have used it already today, it must be working for the majority.

 

Good.

And if it does not work, will they still fine us?

On 8/29/2019 at 9:46 PM, Peterw42 said:

It works fine for anyone who is registered. Why make stuff up ?

I am reporting / repeating what many people have said on this and other sites. If it's working 100% and if it goes wrong and we don't get fined for it not working, i will be happy to use it.

On 8/29/2019 at 9:38 PM, Peterw42 said:

I used online today, worked fine.

Good and i hope it continues to do so. But there are many reports that it is not working. 
If it is not working will immigration still fine us?

Just now, Peterw42 said:

I used online today, worked fine.

But as you know, it does not for everyone. Their system is flawed.

10 hours ago, Yinn said:

5555555

yes everyday number one story on thaivisa now.

 

Is the same Drama Queens that complain, criticize, moan, groan, mock and ridicule Thailand everyday. Everything.

 

98% of foreigner don’t even know about it. Because the hotel/owner do it for you. 

 

Actually, if they go away for weekend, if it me, I just not tell immigration. How they will know? Impossible.

Immigration police not follow every foreigner on everyday, all night see where you sleep. JUST DONT SAY ANYTHING= EASY

30 million+ foreigner. Not enough police to know, sure.

 

If Yinn want to go to England, Australia or USA for the the two day holiday Yinn don’t get free visa with NO paperwork. 

Yinn must do 20+ document about bank, work, live where AND pay money that, they not refund if they REFUSE. Go to the embassy in Bangkok BEFORE and have interview. Must go to Bangkok, they not have embassy in every province like for you guys.

 

How the Drama Queen can do like that? TM30 is so easy. One page.

And it like you say, just do online.

 

thankyou Poochuay

Whatever

10 hours ago, puchooay said:

Yes, I concur.

 

The point of my post was to explain that teachers and others that  work here do not need to take a day off work to report.

As the online reporting does not work, you are talking out of your @#s#

3 hours ago, Leaver said:

Google "Top Gear Vietnam Youtube." 

 

It was rated as one of their best episodes.

 

There is a whole industry now offering motorbike tours of various lengths and directions. 

 

Buying a cheap bike and doing it independently is popular among the backpackers. 

Seen the Top Gear special

Ridden two three month trips around the country, links below. Leaving for another 3 months soon. So hooked i am ????

https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/963199-motorbike-travel-around-vietnam/

https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1050350-motorbike-travel-around-vietnamagain/