Isan Farang

I now wish to apply for a new uk driving licence. On receiving all the required forms from DVLA, It is stated they cannot issue a driving licence unless you are normally resident in the UK. I have a thai driving licence can this be used outside thailand if translated in english and certified ?. I am very seldom in the UK, most of my driving outside thailand is in the Middle East and Singapore.

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Isan Farang

I am not sure about broadband in England. I myself do not have a lot of knowlege on the subject. I was only informed it is a high speed digital line. Depending on your location it may be available. When i went to pay my telephone bill at tht tot office the lady there directed me to the department that deals with this. Being thailand i am still waiting for the office to come and measure the cable. Maybe some coins in the top pocket will be required to advance the progress. i hope some others can highlight on the subject.

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Isan Farang

Have you just purchased this GSM ? and this is a time limited promotion. I went to the AIS office in Ubon and they have no knowlage of being able to call all areas of thailand for 2 or 3 baht. I have been with AIS now for around 3 years. I am interested in how to obtain this low cost service if it is ongoing

and not a short promotion. Only call i can get for 3 Baht is local.

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Isan Farang

At present i have been using cs- internet countryplus and webnet by loxinfo as my ISP. I am living in Ubon and the dial up number given is local.I am using tot line to connect. The following are the main problems which i have

1 Very slow sometimes as low as 15 kbps

2 Often disconnected

3 Depend on what time used can be difficult to connect

I enquired at my local tot office and they informed me they can install a isdn line for me, As there is no line in the soi i live i would be charged for the cable from the main road to my house. Also there is a charge of Baht 8000 for some junction box fitted in the house. i do not use the internet on a daily basis as i work overseas. Has any other members had this system fitted in the north east ?.

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Isan Farang

Thanks for information. On the various choices you have given, Please indicate which system you would reccomend and

also whare i can obtain.

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Isan Farang

Thanks in advance for any advice received

Please note i am living in Ubonratchathani

I am looking for any information on how to reduce my call cost

These are the most frequent calls made from ToT land line

a Ubon - BKK = Baht  15 per min

b Ubon - middle east normally oman = Baht 36 per min

c Ubon - UK = Baht  22 per min using e-fone, Information on e-fone given by TOT

1. Also have mobile GSM with AIS simcard which i receive a monthly statement

a Ubon- BKK = 8 Baht per min

b International calls are limited and no e-fone service is available

If there is another provider other than AIS will i still be able to retain my present number.

Is there any type of phone card i can obtain in thailand for calling Ubon while i am in the middle east.

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Isan Farang

please can you explain the following. if applying for a extention visa and you are over 50 you must opt for a retirement visa or is another type available i am 47 and hold uk passport. all being well i will still be traveling out of thailand to work after i reach 50. as i am self employed travel dates is never known. threfor i require to go in and out thailand at unknown dates.

thanks in advance

please can you explain the following. if applying for a extention visa and you are over 50 you must opt for a retirement visa or is another type available i am 47 and hold uk passport. all being well i will still be traveling out of thailand to work after i reach 50. as i am self employed travel dates is never known. threfor i require to go in and out thailand at unknown dates.

thanks in advance

My multiple 1-year "o" will expire on 23-04-03. This visa was obtained in Abu-Dhabi, i am admitted until 07-06-03. Because of the problems in the middle east not sure when i will be going back. Is it possable to get a one year extention in thailand and how long will this take. My company calls me at short notice so it is a problem if i have to send my passport to bangkok. Do you know of any immigration office up country that can make this visa in one day. I live in ubonratchathani any info on a border crossing around there if i have to do a visa run. If i am still in thailand at 07-06-03 will they only give me a 30 day tourist visa when i cross the border.

Thanks in advance

Please advise based on the following info. I am married to a thai and live in ubonratchathani. I am not involved in any type of work in thailand. I am self employed with most of my work being in the middle east.

(1) It seems there are two different ways to obtain a multiple ''o'' visa (a) From the immigration within thailand

                     ( from a thai embassy in another country

If the visa is obtained in thailand does the local immigration stamp the visa or has your passport to be sent to bangkok.

I was informed if the visa was issued in thailand you must obtain a re-entry visa. This is obtained from whare? and how long does it last for ?

(2) i have 2 british passports can i have a visa stamped inside thailand on one and another stamped outside the country.

(3) After the ninety days has expired is it just a case of crossing the border and crossing straight back again.

(4) Please do you have any other info that may be of help to me regarding multiple entry 1- year visas.