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It seems like it's impossible for an American resident of Thailand to buy short term medical insurance at any price for a trip to the US. Why can a Thai buy coverage for the same trip, but not an American?

I'm aware that World Nomads and other organizations will sell you trip insurance, but there is great debate as to whether this would cover say medical bills after a car accident.

If anyone can explain why this is or has figured out a solution, I'd appreciate it.

Does anyone know where I can buy or order a large (2 meter) Koinobori (Japanese carp windsock) ? I was cycling today and saw them flying on the other side of the Ping River. Lazada only has small ones.

In theory, the solution is simple: more law enforcement.

In my 20's I was pulled over for changing lanes too often. I blew slightly over the limit, but was only given a warning. These days the officer would be fired and I would be out ten thousand dollars. (A niece recently itemized her costs...fine + court fee + lawyer + tuition for drunk driving school) Not to mention insurance premiums increasing 80 to 300 %.

Running a red light typically costs hundreds of dollars.

I also don't agree with the article heavily attributing dangerous driving habits to cultural factors. The part about motorcycles cutting corners because of not wanting to lose face is ludicrous.

Anyone ever used the local classified add websites to find a house sitter?  There seems to be about a dozen websites.  I was wondering if someone who has had success could recommend one over the others.  Thanks.

On 10/31/2019 at 7:40 AM, stuartd1 said:

I take it you have thought it through and really need a multiple re-entry permit. I used to get one when I worked and was in/out >3 times a year but now I find the airport immigration service best when I need to go. Just my passport has been required and they do the rest! Might need the TM 30 as well now.

Do you know the hours for Thai immigration at the airport?

On 11/15/2019 at 6:35 AM, jonwilly said:

Patakan Fasteners Ltd Chinese run company, excellent service for 1 or a hundred items.

223/3 Charoen Muang Rd, Tambon Wat Ket, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50000

+66 53 242 115

Cross the bridge going from Thape going out of town, go through 2 sets of traffic lights and then it's about 300 mtrs on left side of road, plenty of parking for car or m/cycle.

 

john

Nana screw can't hold a candle to Patkarn Fasteners.  They moved last year to the address above.  I walked past it several times without seeing it.  The other store owners along the street had no idea where the old store had moved even though it just down the next block.  There is now a small sign in English, but if you're in a car you will miss.  Fortunately, it's on of the few buildings set back off that street with a parking lot.  Look for a big building with giant blue letters at the top.

3 hours ago, NancyL said:

There is an easy way to check what your underlying visa is if you've received a new passport and transferred your visa into that new passport.  Simply look at the transfer stamp that your local immigration office placed on the first left hand page of your passport and you'll see the visa written on the third line.

 

And yes it's possible to obtain a retirement extension from a B visa without first converting it to another visa type.

Thanks, The transfer stamp says B.  I guess I was under the false impression the visa type changed after I stopped working and retired.  I guess what really changed is my type of extension.

8 hours ago, EricTh said:

This is getting a bit complicated. Correct me if I am wrong but I thought a non-imm B is actually a 'Business' or 'work permit' visa?

 

Your initial visa is a non-imm B but your extension is a retirement so how can it be based on a non-imm B?

 

I would have thought that immigration would have given you a new visa based on retirement once you changed over.

I came in on a business/work permit visa (B) so I was thinking exactly what you are saying, but there is no mention of any other type of visa in either passport, at least that I can tell.   Maybe there is a cryptic O or O-A that I am missing, but I don't think so.

The reason I started this thread is that I got the following message yesterday from Assist Thai Visa.

"The Health insurance will be mandatory, as you may already know, for all holders of Non Immigrant O-A visa's when doing their yearly extension.

Non immigrant O-A visa: Is a Visa obtained from a Thai embassy/consulate usually from your home country before entering Thailand. The visa is valid for a year. You are usually requested to present medical certificate, criminal record, and financial statement to apply for this visa.

Non immigrant O visa: This visa can also be obtained from a Thai embassy but it is only valid for 3 months. Requirement is usually limited to financial statement. This Visa can also be obtained from within Thailand at the local Thai immigration."

I realize this is slightly redundant of another thread, but I guess the answer to my question is that I am still here on non-immigrant B visa.

I came to Thailand over 20 years ago. I have my previous passport that I used when I stopped working and retired here. The transfer stamp in my previous passport states that I originally came in on a B visa (I was working) but nowhere does it state what kind of visa it was converted to when I retired and started applying for retirement extensions. A-O or O? The conversion and extension was done in Chiang Mai. Someone told me, you must be here on an O. An O-A cannot be issued inside Thailand. Is this correct?

Went to Nippon Paint today, down from the UN Irish pub.  Highly recommend that place.  The guy knows his paints.  I'm looking for clear lacquer in a spray can, a lacquer that does not give a sheen.  A flat or matte finish.

I know such a thing exists in the states, but does it exist in Thailand?

About as trivial as it gets, but anyone seen first second third place ribbons in Chiang Mai? Lazada...no. Art stores...no. Trophy shops?

I'm just looking at the manufacturer's color charts.  It occurred to me an auto parts store might be the place to look.  Where's a big one?  Chan Puak gate to Mae Rim.

If you google color charts for spray paint you see a dozen shades of white, but if you go to Home Pro or other stores, there are only one or two choices. Where's the wider selection? (Ordering on Lazada seems like a shot in the dark.)

On 9/11/2019 at 12:53 PM, elektrified said:

Plenty of cheese on display in the store display case. Rudi posts the specials on the FB page every week. Check the GG FB page.

Don't see any specials on there facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gekko-Garden-Pub-Restaurant/160187140686682

On 11/15/2018 at 8:02 AM, FolkGuitar said:

We made 1/2 kilo of fresh cheese last Sunday.  Made a herbed Garlic/Dill, the texture of a very firm sliceable Feta (rather than crumbly) that was delicious. So much so, we finished it in two days, sliced on Ritz crackers.  Milk and fresh herbs from Rimping, rennet from E-bay,  cheese cloth from YOK.

 

Fresh cheeses are VERY easy to make at home. This one took just about three hours total time, including the waiting between steps, perhaps 30 minutes actual working time. Farmer Cheese, Feta, Mozzarella, herb cheese spreads... all just about as easy to make at home.  Nothing like really fresh Mozzarella in a Caprese salad or melted on a baguette!

Almost all the milk in Thailand is reconstituted and can't be used to make cheese.  I'm interested in what kind of milk you used to make mozzarella.  I had to go to the university dairy and get the non pasteurized stuff before I had any success.

You can order decent mozzarella here if you live out that way.

https://taladin-market.com/contact-us/

I've got some high resolution black and white jpeg images that I would like turned into transparencies. I know some good printers, but I was wondering if anyone has done this and could cut quick to the chase.

A feral cat under the right conditions (easy food, suburban environment) can produce 10,000 offspring in 8 years. It's practically impossible to tame one, especially if they are living near other feral cats. Your options are to kill them or take them far away to an inhospitable environment. There is no easy choice.

When I lived near Rayong, Vets-Without-Borders would sterilize 100's of soi dogs on the beach on 2 or 3 consecutive weekends. The dogs ganged up on the cats and killed alot of them. Retiring in Chiang Mai, I was surprised to see how few dogs were without owners.

sorry, this cat would send you to the hospital if you caught it under a box or basket.

Can you buy these at larger pet stores?

Or where?

They're on Lazada, and made in Thailand, but I would like to look at one beforehand.

I own a salad spinner, often buy lettuce at Ruam Chok market (agree it's fresher but fewer choices), buy lettuce at Tops in their salad bar, and grow my own when it's not snail season, but my main question is why Rimping doesn't refrigerate their lettuce. I go there thinking I will make Caesar salad with cos lettuce, but change my mind after seeing the lettuce. "Savage remarks" welcome.

They don't refrigerate it, at least at Mee Chok, but you would think the high volume would mean it would be fresh. Even the iceberg and arugula I bought there today went in the trash. It's not wilted, but it's well on its way. I can't believe I continue to buy it...Lucy, Charlie Brown, and the football.

12 hours ago, Teresita said:

Do you use fabriano paper?

 

I mainly use it

 

Never seen it in Chiang Mai but would love to know of a source.  Probably can be ordered. 

This gallery is good...http://www.hqpapermaker.com/

I don't know where to go in Bangkok anymore.  I was mostly after the highest quality paper.  It was imported from Italy and other European countries.

Actually, Chiang Mai is pretty disappointing when it comes to art supplies...if you are looking for something of the highest quality.  I've been to all of the places mentioned, and they are the best in town, but if you are looking for something specific, I would try to buy it in Bangkok.  I used to live near Rayong.  Up north, I've never seen the paper and drawing material you could get down there.