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I have tried searching but am unable to find relevant info. I have a friend who lives in Guyana. He is wealthy and travels regularly to the USA and Canada. Does he need a visa to visit Thailand for less than 30 days?

Be careful you don't jump from the frying pan into the fire. My first year with TOT was bad, dropping all the time. However since then its been extremely reliable but speed varies a little. Right now I would not change to anyone else.

I have 2 cups right after I wake up - made from fresh roasted beans in my Saeco Super Automatic. Coffee also has a laxative effect for me, which helps keep me regular. Now if I could just find somewhere to buy raw unprocessed honey I would be in heaven.

Thanks Crossy, that's good to know. When did the rule change?

Yes. As long as it is valid for the length of your stay.

Really??

I was told you need a passport with minimum 6 months validity to enter Thailand.

I did this last year with no problems. I renewed my passport while in Canada. Upon arrival in Bangkok, showed new passport and old one with retirement extension and re-entry permit. Immigration wrote in new passport next to entry stamp, and then you visit your local Immigration Office where they transfer everything over for free.

I also had a similar experience 3 days ago. I suspected a virus, but my anti-virus failed to pick anything up. I even ran a couple of virus removal programs and nothing was found. Fortunately Spybot Search and Destroy caught it. It was a worm, and could not remove it within Spybot's window, so had to delete the folder it was in. I changed my password as a precaution, and seems ok now.

They got the domain name renewed, and just in time for me to amend my earlier comment... turns out my speed problem was in the building, not the fault of TOT, and yet the guy they sent out to fix the problem demonstrated what could only be described as dogged determination to get to the root of the problem and fix it. A very impressive performance.

You were very fortunate, as TOT's responsibility ends at the entry point into the building. Here at my condo, 3 times my line has been compromised by the management, but each time I got a friendly TOT tech to help out and so I was lucky too.

I'm in Pattaya and have been having same problem for 4 days now. Does not settle down after 6pm like it does for others. At least I know its not a local problem so will just have to be patient that TOT fixes it soon.

As said a single entry Tourist Visa will give 3 months with an extension.

A double entry will give up to 6 months with extensions and a border run in the middle.

A return ticket is not needed as long as you have a Visa although the Consulate might or might not require one to issue the Visa.

The Thai consulate in Toronto does not require a return ticket for issuance of a Tourist Visa.

I have a friend who will be entering Thailand on a tourist visa, and then changing to Non O and 1 year extension based on retirement at Jomtien. Will he have to show proof of residence? If yes, will staying at a guesthouse be OK? I ask this because he will be renting a condo long-term but cannot get a lease with just a tourist visa. Thanks.

The number on the reentry permit. Also, I suggest presenting the passport opened to the page with the permit and telling the officer you have a permit.

Yes, that's what I do and smile and say "just to help you.

Another question. Since I book my flights originating in Thailand, my return flight is essentially a one way flight back to Thailand. Never has been a problem with the airlines as I have a visa. However this time my valid visa will be in the "expired" passport. Do you think I might have a problem with the airline when I return? I have emailed Cathay but no reply yet.

Well I spoke with the Lady Captain (wonderful lady) and she assured me it was ok to renew my passport in Canada and then show both passports at the airport upon arrival. Then to come to see her and she would transfer everything over and even renewing the date back to May. I am interested to see what the airport immigration puts in my new passport.

Jazzbo,

Thanks and I acknowledge what you are saying. For some reason it was in my mind that my passport expired in July next year. So I intended to not renew next year with the old passport and re-enter on a tourist visa with a new passport and upgrade soon after arrival. I prefer to renew my passport in Canada as its somewhat easier.

Has anyone experienced arriving back with 2 passports with my scenario?

I will talk with the lady Captain and if I am not comfortable with her answer, I might come back 1 month earlier so my passport will be valid to enter.

Thai immigration (and those waiting in line behind you) at the airport might just get a bit upset with you trying to do all the transfering of data etc. when you could take care of it at home, ahead of time.

And what about if the airline refuses to let you board because you do not have a proper visa or stamp in your current, valid passport.

If you arrive in Thailand and just get a visa exemtion on arrival, that will probably trump and invalidate your Retirement Visa (extension whatever).

What about getting the visa or extension transfered to your new passport at a Thai Embassy or Consulate in Canada or home country.

They should even be able to take care of that by post (mail) if going to the Thai Embassy is inconvenient for you.

With due respect, which you don't deserve after that reply, I will say you do not have a clue what you are talking about.

OK, will bring my condo deed copy.

Further questions.

My passport is good until Mar next year, so will get extension until then and get a re-entry permit. I leave for Canada 16th April and return 4th October. Since my present passport will have less than 6 months expiry, this means I will get a new passport in Canada. When I arrive back at the airport, will they transfer everything over to the new passport?

I will be doing my extension renewal tomorrow at Jomtien. I just want to confirm there has been no changes recently.

TM7 filled.

Passport pages copies.

Proof of income letter.

Letter from Bank.

Copies of bank book pages.

2 photos.

Thanks.

Yes all back to "normal" for me also. Thanks for the replies as it showed it wasn't just my problem. You gotta love Thaivisa!

I am with TOT in Pattaya. When I try to connect to some websites outside of Thailand, it times out. This is occurring on some. not all, sites. Perhaps it has something to do with the recent earthquake in Japan. Anyone else experiencing similar problems?

I fully endorse Pawpcorn's positive visualisation technique. I can assure you it does work - it did for me some years ago on something minor. Good luck with your partner's prognosis, hope all works out well for both of you.

CDNinKS, I am also a Canadian. I just show the Canadian Embassy in Bangkok my tax assessment. Also its based on gross income. However, I still don't understand why we need 65,000 per month when a good salary for a Thai is much much less than that.

I believe you can apply 3 months before your current extension expires.

We took delivery of a new 2-door Automatic Dmax Isuzu platinum truck on Nov 1st. Already our security at the condo building told us a couple of strangers were looking at it, and you have to specifically go into the parking area to do this. So we are a little concerned that they were doing a check through for a possible future theft. Now I know its virtually impossible to stop professional thieves, but I would appreciate any ideas for some extra security. Thanks.

So if I am to understand correctly, the Immigration upon entry to Thailand at Bangkok Airport will transfer everything to the new passport? That would be wonderful as its easier to renew my passport in Canada.

Now a question about airlines. I purchase a return ticket to Canada here in Thailand, so I am returning to Thailand essentially on a one way ticket. Would the airlines accept the visa in the old passport as proof of a valid visa?