Dr. Burrito

I have searched and cannot find this, so if I am double posting, I apologize. We're back in the states and doing the computer part of a visa application for the in-laws. They went to the bank and made the cash payment per that option. The USTRAVELDOCS website, requests the receipt number to continue. I've input every number on that paper and none of them work.

This is a group traveling as a family of 4, so the deposit slips are the same.

Any experts in this area tha can be of some help?

Thanks

Dr. Burrito

Has anybody had anyone trying to use the DS160 online application of late. My brother in law is trying to fill it out and is getting an error message on the address page. For some reason, it says he is using incorrect characters, but in fact, he isn't. Of course, trying to call the embassy is a waste of time.

Any advise or experience with this?

Has anyone here ever made use of, or know of anyone making use of the H-2A guest worker visa program for the USA? We're thinking of bringing some Thai agricultural labor to USA and wanted some hands on experience advice if anyone has any about getting it done, especially without a lawyer. If its too big a 'nut to crack' without legal help, then perhaps someone you know who has handled it for others.

Thanks in advance

dr. b

My wife is headed back to Thailand next month to visit her folks for a few months with our 3-yr old daughter. Baby Burrito was born here in the US, not there, and the Thailand embassy here wasn't keen on giving her a Thai passport on their annual visit to Dallas. As such, she will travel over there on her US passport.

We can get her a tourist visa here of course, or she can simply get one on arrival, but in any event, she will overstay it, and I am wondering, since she is traveling with her mother, will she need one anyway? I am thinking we may be faced with an overstay fine?

It could be of course that she cab get the Thai citizenship part sorted while they are there as well, but if not, just wondering if anyone has any information on this subject.

Thanks in advance

dr. b

Thai people will avoid conflict at all costs. If she has gone quiet, then that is probably her way of telling you the relationship is over. Make your planned trip, send her a message telling her where and when you will be in Thailand, and if she wants to contact or see you, she will. Otherwise, don't waste your time looking for her. Thai addresses are very difficult to find. Come to Thailand with the plan to find a new girl, or better yet, find many new girls. It is not uncommon for a Thai girl to have a few overseas contacts working them all for money, and to see which one will pay the sinsot and buy the gold first.

Your trip to Hua Hin should have been a clue. She was probably not impressed with the travel by bus, then perhaps the hotel was not impressive enough, so after 2 days, she was already ready to end the relationship.

Move on, give her up, there are thousands of Thai girls looking for a good man.

Betting Jim here has it pegged pretty well... Perceptive and succinct.

You've probably seen this one, but if you haven't..., well, its pretty funny.

Political views not expressed in this posting, merely wry sense of humor

dr. b

I post here to make others jealous of my massive intelligence, fat bank account, movie star good looks, my history in the alphabet spy networks, and HiSo half Chinese -Thai girlfriends and their wealthy families

I put myself in SDaniel's category. Since my good looks and wit are not appreciated at home, someone has to know about me.

News hit today that Thailand was the 2nd most dangerous place to drive in the world. Hardly a newsflash to most, I am sure.

dr b

I checked on the UPS site and they showed pickup in 81000 postal code (should be Krabi) was okay, so you might check their website

dr b

thanks much.... great information

dr b

Wondering if there is some kind of 'VIP Arrival' service at SwampyLand. Along the lines in other words of celebrity arriving, whisking them through immigration and customs at the speed of, well, 'not normal.' Assuming if it even exists that it will cost of course and that the 'celebrity' will still be arriving via regular airline, not private plane.

Any info is appreciated.

dr. b

Thanks all for the advice on the Shopping,,appreciate it very much,,,as for leaving the wife at home,to be honest Thai birds dont do it for me,,,South American Women rock my boat,,my wife is a very sexy 26 year old Brazilian with the firmest tits and ass this side of the Equator so she will be coming with me,,,cheers.

Nice to see you hold her in such high esteem.

Grass fed, Shoot it, cut it up and eat it straight off the fire.....all you sooks and your hanging and grain fed....best steak you will ever have, taste and tender.

Thank you for making sense of this steak business.

What's wrong with some people ? Were they born without teeth ? Do they need steak which is as soft as butter before they can eat it ?

And this business of grain-fed beef being the best is a load of hot cock ! I have eaten steak all over Australia and the BEST steak comes from the Center, around Alice Springs, no grain out there, just spinefex. And it does not have to be 3 weeks old.

Mikemac, you're just eating a lot of liquid, in this case, blood, rather than pure meat. Each to his own, but I'm not a vampire.

Dr. Burrito

If is her steak why are you worried? She will be eating it not you so dont you think she should be able to eat it in anyway she wishes?

I take it you've never raised your own beef.... Sort of like buying a 1997 Jordan Cabernet and watching someone swill it like Mad Dog 20-20. Its just a painful thing to see.

My ex nuked my foie gras pate.

I do believe that takes the prize on the thread to date.... Push come to shove, you can wipe ketchup or hot sauce off a good steak. There is no coming back from wprime's pain though.

Nothing wrong with good steak dipped in a no of home made sauce.

But I guess you have the Thai cooking side if things down pat. Glass houses and all that...

Remind me if we ever meet no to offer to buy you a proper steak She cooked the steaks to perfection, it was the rudeness with which she treated it that caused my near stroke...

God, I wish I could cook good Thai food. Since she and the kiddos are in the states and I am back and forth, I am forced to restaurants and street carts when I want a good Thai meal.

I wouldn't call a 21 day steak a proper steak. I'd prefer a couple of more weeks hanging.

And I hope you consider a properly cooked streak one which has only briefly seen a hot flame. Otherwise I don't think we are on the same page of what is defined as a 'good steak'

Saw a very hot flame indeed, and well stated. Wouldn't have minded it hanging longer to be sure, but 3 weeks makes for a pretty nice period on dry aging. That said, can't argue about hanging it longer either, but mine wasn't the only family voice in that discussion.

Nothing wrong with good steak dipped in a no of home made sauce.

But I guess you have the Thai cooking side if things down pat. Glass houses and all that...

Remind me if we ever meet no to offer to buy you a proper steak She cooked the steaks to perfection, it was the rudeness with which she treated it that caused my near stroke...

God, I wish I could cook good Thai food. Since she and the kiddos are in the states and I am back and forth, I am forced to restaurants and street carts when I want a good Thai meal.

Just take your own plastic bowl and they will understand immediately you are wanting a Thai standard haircut.

Well, my son's doctor, in explaining some health issues to us, told us that half breed kids have this skin problem. I tormented her for saying that.

Idiots!!

Half breed? Good Lord, man, you are watching The Western Channel far too much.

dr. b

Annex Vietnam

Convince the folks who have gone to save the dogs in Sochi that they will come to harm and they'll all flock to Thailand to smuggle them out.

dr. b

Too many unknown variables to give you a solid recommendation.

However, a few places come to mind;

Grand Sukhumvit Hotel

Legacy Suites Hotel

Viva Garden Serviced Residence

You can google any of them.

dr. b

Soutpeel,

Is it safe to assume that changes per foreign partner? Example being; one partner has a Thai spouse, the other has no spouse. Would that make the total six due to the second person not being married to a Thai national and so on and so forth down the line, so to speak.

dr. b

This one at http://www.flynumber.com/virtual-phone-number/thailand seems to be pretty straight forward and came from a link from above.

Thanks for the help and ideas.

dr. b