ripstanley

Thank you for your kind advice. Your advice was followed with success.

When my girlfriend applied for a visa we had been together for about 10 months. There is an age difference. I supplied a letter stating what we were doing while in Australia, that I would support her and stated my income. We had photos of us together. We submitted the documents through VFS www.vfs-au.net/

My girlfriend received a call from the embassy and then I talked to the officer. He mas mainly worried about our relationship I was asked to provide phone call history. I was able to supply Skype records. We had to visit VFS again and submit these documents. The visa was approved very quickly after the additional documents were lodged.

Be aware that even with the visa your girlfriend could be stopped entering Australia by Immigration at the border if they interview her and assess her as unsuitable. I have seen this happen. Always good to travel with her to Australia if you can.

Thank you. Can you give me some of the names please.

I forgot to ask what are their names in Thailand. Please excuse my spelling above.

Can I buy Indomethacin capsules over the counter at pharmacies or do I need a prescrition?

Yes I would have liked to watch the match but I am limited to what Aussie Network shows us. Go the Swans

The las

I'm an eagles supporter.

I was talking to some mates in perth on skype this morning and predicted the lions would win today.

They thought I was mad!

How much did you have on it, Croc?

I will have to watch that last quarter online. Must have been a beauty!

It was a great last quarter well worth looking at it again. You will not believe how it panned out.

The swans had a big win. Only one goal in the 2nd quarter was a bit slack. Good win in the end.

At 1400 on Aussie Network they crossed for the news and there was live coverage of the Collongwood game. It last for about 45 seconds. Apparantly that game was shown in India. I checked their network.

Since I've been here, every Thai around me is encouraging and very supportive of me learning their language. And they are honest enough to drill me till I pronounced it properly, I'm very thankful for this.

This is the same for me. My GF is always encouraging me to learn new words.

Another big upset. Brisbane Lions beats West Cooast Eagles by 2 points.

I think that when they become drunk all their cultural restrictions disapear and all their pent up anger comes out. There are some stories where a drunk has killed some due to past harrassment.

And for all the bagging we been coping in the press (thats Melbourne Demons) i can recall not so long ago the tigers were seen as a basket case too, 2 wins in a row talking down the saints last night...

I gather you are a Melbourne Demons fan. I support Sydney Swans. Who does everyone else support? Let us know.

I have noticed this happening alot. Especially in village markets. The other day my GF was buying a belt for me. we selected a belt but it needed extra holes. Another couple and child want to buy something and the shop attendant showed them the item and served them first. My GF could see no problem with what happened, I just shook my head. I think it is common especially in the rural areas.

Thanks for the explanation. I too now know why I have not had worms.

Shock of the year Melbourne defeats Essendon by 6 points, Equal last beats equal first.

They stated before the game started that from the 15th June they were changing the coverage of AFL telecasts and said to check their web site. On the web site for the 15/6 they have AFL starting at 2000. I checked Singapore for its time and it was showing 2100. I sent an email asking if this was going to be permanent. When I get a reply I will advise

The above link is very good and worth reading.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siem_Reap_International_Airport

Look at the link. There are many airlines that fly there. One is Air Asia that fly from KL.

it is the commercial decision of Bangkok Airways to fly there. Other companies have decided not to

Can some one show me the sign that a driver can make a U turn from the left side of cars who are turning right? There must be one because I have seen vehicles do it. They are all driven by non farang.

Ah, there's the link, thanks! The text covers "Employment" and "Occupation." It could be easily argued that doing labor on one's own house is not covered by the terms. But, again, each to their comfort zone, and I'm not advocating that anyone break the law.

If you upset a local and they complain to Immigration then you will have no chance to argue. You will be arrested and your visa will be cancelled.

It looks like Australian Network will not be showing the game live on Fridays. On the 15/06 they will be showing the game at 2000. Send them an email to complain

Is your brother going to build the house for you? If he is then he will need a work permit. Then local builders will not like an outsider coming in and may cause problems. Insurance for a wooden house is about 3 times what a conrete house is.

Is this the exact location? (from our Google map of immigration locations) https://maps.google....008163,0.012424 This is the location of the border check point. The Immigration office is just past Thetsaban 15 on Phahon Yothin Rd.

Thank you, ripstanley, for clarifying the location of the Chiang Rai immigration office. I have now moved the marker to the general area you indicated.

View Thailand Immigration Offices in a larger map

I wonder if you can tell me the exact building that houses the immigration office. If you can, kindly use this map lookup tool, click on the building in question, and copy/paste the latitude and longitude into your reply. Thank you very much for your help.

Where your marker is is spot on. There is a big Immigration sign out the front. The driveway which you can see goes past the front door

I received tis in an email. I found it funny I hope others do as well.

On the first day, he sadly packed his belongings into boxes, crates and suitcases.

On the second day, he had the movers come and collect his things.

On the third day, he sat down for the last time at their beautiful dining-room table, by candle-light; he put on some soft background music, and feasted on a pound of shrimp, a jar of caviar,and a bottle of spring-water.

When he'd finished, he went into each and every room and deposited a few half-eaten shrimps dipped in caviar into the hollow center of the curtain rods.

He then cleaned up the kitchen and left.

On the fourth day, the wife came back with her new boyfriend, and at first all was bliss.

Then, slowly, the house began to smell.

They tried everything; cleaning, mopping, and airing-out the place.

Vents were checked for dead rodents, and carpets were steam cleaned.

Air fresheners were hung everywhere. Exterminators were brought in to set off gas canisters, during which time the two had to move out for a few days, and in the end they even paid to replace the expensive wool carpeting. Nothing worked!

People stopped coming over to visit.

Repairmen refused to work in the house.The maid quit.

Finally, they couldn't take the stench any longer, and decided they had to move, but a month later - even though they'd cut

their price in half - they couldn't find a buyer for such a stinky house.

Word got out, and eventually even the local agents refused to return their calls.

Finally, unable to wait any longer for a purchaser, they had to borrow a huge sum of money from the bank to purchase a new place.

Then the ex called the woman and asked how things were going. She told him the saga of the rotting house. He listened politely and said that he missed his old home terribly and would be willing to reduce his divorce settlement in exchange for having the house.

Knowing he could have no idea how bad the smell really was, she agreed on a price that was only 1/10th of what the house had been worth ... but only if he would sign the papers that very day.

He agreed, and within two hours her lawyers delivered the completed paperwork.

A week later the woman and her boyfriend stood smiling as they watched the moving company pack everything to take to their new home ......

and to spite the ex-husband, they even took the curtain rods!

I LOVE A HAPPY ENDING, DON'T YOU?