tkramer

You know, when the 'surge' started and we were getting close to up to 500, 600, 700 cases a day, General Coup d' Tat (with the advice of General Rolex, over martini's I'm sure) stated "not to worry, we have everything under control".

And now seeing todays numbers, confirmed for me that nothing is going to get better for a long, long time. And that a Thai will never tell you something that you can ever hang your hat on. 'I only have myself to blame' is the sub-title to my 'Lonesome Lockdown Blues' song that I sing here in the land of Lilliput.

Have you ever noticed that no matter how long you stay in LOS, that you can still be caught off-guard and taken in by what comes out of the mouth of a Thai?

Thanks Joe!

Not what I wanted to hear. I went out of my way to get a Thai authorized vaccine thinking that we produce valiadtion. Would have much preferred a US made one. 

Covid insurance and 14 days in jail...can't wait.

I have a question regarding a similar/but different case.

I have been/and am residing in Thailand and married to a Thai woman, and we have a child. I have been on a 'B non-imm' (stamped Thai Wife) visa for many years, which I will renew once again on Sept. 22, 2021.

By Oct. 20th 2021 I will have also received my 2nd jab of AZ vaccine via Phyathai2 Hospital, and plan to depart for the US for 7 days in mid November.

With a re-entry permit, what does reentry entail:

• Will I need to purchase covid-19 insurance?
• Will I need to quarantine for 14 days in an authorized hotel?
• Is there anything else I will need to re-enter Thailand?

Thanking you in advance

Thank you very much kind Sir...!”

Thanks Joe. Can my bank SCB provide the proof that all my deposits came from US S.S....?

And pardon the additional inquiry, but for the last 17 years I have been using the 400,000 deposit method (with money sourced in Thailand), why does monthly deposit need to come from outside Thailand...?

By the time I go to renew my marriage extension, I will have been receiving an adequate amount of SS direct deposit. 
 

What does ChiangWattana require for monthly income verification...?

i am assuming bank book showing all the deposits/with copies, plus a verification letter from my Thai Bank(?)

Thanks Thailand.

I am aware of the reviews on Agoda and Trip Advisor, however was hoping for some feedback from some on-the-ground locals. 

Am waiting for wife to book air tickets.

Thanks Victor. 

Thanks. 1000 THB for a nice family-run 'homestay' - 'pension' is what I have in mind.

Looking for a nice 'homey' guest house or hotel for around 1000thb per night (for 2 persons) in or near the Mai Rim area. Will be up there in about 3 weeks with rental car. Any suggestions...?

Thanks in advance.

Thanks for the replies. 

It appears that one of my kids has brought home bedbugs, and so far they are just limited to her room. But I fear they will or are spreading soon to the rest of the house. Rentokil Co. claims to have a specific remedy, however, would appreciate anybody sharing any previous experiences with the pesky little critters.

I hate the thought of exposing my family to potentially carcinogenic substances.

What say ye...? 

I am in the process of claiming SSA benefits and downloaded the following form (Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form, Thailand), and it requests 'my Financial Institution' to fill out 'Section 3'.

https://www.ssa.gov/forms/SSA-1199-OP107.pdf 

There is no mention of any specific 'Bank' (financial institution), does that mean that I am free to use any account/any bank...?

Does anybody know...?

Thanks in advance.

Nobody needs this stuff, pay attention...

LISTEN TO YOUR BODY: Dr. Gabe Mirkin

Gghttp://www.drmirkin.com/fitness/listen-to-your-body.html

Hi OneMoreFarang. Thanks.

Mine is just a small little cube that the USA website says is a

'5W USB Power Adapter'. Will look for something from some of the electronic stores.

I just purchased an Xs in the USA (110v) and want to know if charging it in Thailand with local 220v has any potential to damage the phone...?

Cheers

Shouldn't there be some sort of 'literacy prerequisite' to participation on the Thai Visa Forum...?

"what paperwork does farang need for marriage"

A notarized and stamped (by your Embassy) Professional Psychiatric Evaluation.

"Absolutely no competition here Big C Tesco Makro all the same high price selling the same stuff  need Liddle Aldi Asda Morrisons Sainsburys to shake the cartel of high prices up and something different to buy cheaper. And there lies the probable  answer the door is shut as money is being made"

Leave BRITISH retail out of the equation...20 years behind the USA. Bring in TRADER JOE"S...!

That's retail...!

This is not just a 'one-off' occurrence. The daily news is loaded with a constant bombardment regularly occurring mindlessness.

Truth be told...the greatest part about living in Thailand (from an anthropological point of view) is that you get to witness first-hand how people lived, thought, and acted 5000 years ago.

Stating the obvious...grand government collusion. They not only knew her intentions, they aided her in her efforts.