Bpuumike

When I did it a few yeard ago there was no choice but to hand in the papers on arrival day and collect the visa the next morning.

my brothers just been to visit for a few days and my order was,

pg tips t bags

bisto gravy powder

oxo cubes

calpol for the kids

lemsip powder

birds custerd powder

And a large tin of Colman's mustard powder.

For Spain she will need a Schengen visa which has to be applied for in Thailand and best to apply at the Spanish Embassy in Bangkok.

She will need a separate visa for the UK and again, best to apply in Bangkok. Try for a multi-entry UK visa in case you want to visit Gibraltar or pop back to the UK.

I wouldn't risk much later than 13:30 - 14:00

It all depends how many people are ahead of you. If they think there is time they'll give you a ticket and process you that afternoon. If they think the queue is already as much as they can handle before closing time you'll have to go back another day.

I received my annual retirement extension at CW this morning, 44 days early and no questions.

Surprisingly for a Monday, CW was the quietest I have seen it. Arrived 09:30 and left 10:30 with extension and multiple re-entry.

The embassy has been doing the income letter only by post for some time now . See here for info on doing it by post: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/440413/Pension_01.07.15._Master.pdf

Thanks LB and UbonJoe.

I was under the impression that the mail service was an optional alternative to a personal visit.

No problem, as they say around here, I'm on the right track now.

PS: I never seem to have much luck searching the forums.

I decided to set things in motion for an early application for my annual Non-O retirement extension this year.

I emailed the British Embassy in BKK for an appointment for a Certificate of Income. Having not received any reply I phoned the Consular Section this morning and was categorically told that Certificates of Income can no longer be issued in person and can only be applied for by post. I did point out that having to go to Nana Post Office for a money order, it's just as easy to go to the Embassy, but no luck.

I have time to change tack and go the 'Thb800K funds in the bank' route but have read a couple of conflicting posts recently (which I can't find) on the seasoning period of 2 months, or whether it needs to be seasoned at all?

When asking my bank for a letter confirming the funds, do they need to specifically state that the funds on deposit are immediately available and will the Bangkok Bank CW branch normally issue the letter on the day of application?

I make my extension applications at Chaeng Wattanna Immigration and always find them efficient and helpful, a sad contrast with the British Embassy.

An unrepentant serail killer or serial child molestor would find little sympathy with me, but there are other things which are in my own opinion, just terrible terrible choices that people make, for which they don't deserve to die.

But most people are quite happy to see the world in black and white.

The signs warning against it are in black and white.

What does all this have to do with safety issues, the title of the OP?

Some passengers do take the p*ss with excessive loads of baggage, as per the 2 photos posted (I think) yesterday. Too cheap to take 2 taxis I guess.

And how did a General become a millionaire on government salary?

I think his family was rich long before or do you think Somchai from the rice field can get General without coming from a rich and connected family?

Somchai from the rice field can barely, if at all, read or write - they like it that way.

I did it last week and indeed all that's needed is your passport but make sure your departure card is attached to the passport.

I think the concrete post is a more likely suspect. Don't see any damage to the sign.

Everything in Turkey (except most medicines) is very expensive, even locally produced foodstuffs.

I'm sure that the Turkish will think it's very cheap in Thailand.

Not to forget the ready availability of attractive female company, something not so easily found in Turkey.

Bongs are openly on sale on several stalls on Sukh.

My wife has undisputed first rights on fish eyes.

How can they confiscate A neckleace that you've had for 10 years.I've never heard of customs confiscating jewelry that you wear.I mean unless your wearing Lets say 10 neckleaces.My point how would they know how long that you've owned it?

For any item over a certain value (differs as per country) customs have the right to ask for proof of purchase. If not provided or purchased out of the country you will have to pay.

Yermanee

Your tounge seems to be working well enough

Buenos Aeries?

Burger King and pulled pork.

Excellent that the locals were so quick to assist. Many Thais will do much to help.

duckduckgo

If you don't know squat why are you trying to start up a business?

Can't help with the wood but would like to know where you get your salmon.

You can install Airconditioners that are of the heat pump variety, the same as in Europe or Libya. LG and others make them.

The obvious and simple option which works. Have been looking everywhere KK, Kalasin, Roi Et and even BKK with the same reply of "no have Thailand". Frustrating.