jethro69

They should install pressure washers to deal with the amount of s..t they produce.

1 hour ago, SpanishExpat said:

Huh where is that? In Germany I always got my METV in 2min. Filled out, stamped and signed by a women, who works there part-time:) 

Close enough, Luxembourg.

It's basically a law firm, who handle affairs for the Belgium embassy.

Hope for the Thai community here that they handle things better, but I doubt it.

I contacted the embassy in Belgium directly, just to let them know about the circumstances, but it won't change a damn thing.

Let's look if they come up with a brilliant idea.....555

I would have not a problem if immigration in Thailand plays with their own rules.

I would need 1-2 visa exempt entries this year, and a SETV from Cambodia and Laos, which are trips planned anyways.

Simply amazing, I was told today at the local consulate, that they cannot process any visas before 26th as the honorary consul is not in the house. My flight is on 25th ????

I wrote a mail to the embassy to confirm, it won't change a damn thing. But it would at least serve nicely to prove I tried. However I doubt I'll hear anything from them.

I would suggest to ban all soap items and other lubricants from being imported. Same as they banned 3D-Printers because they could be used to produce weapons. 555- LMAO 

3 minutes ago, phkauf said:

In my situation, I rent from a Thai. I travel frequently, so when i come back to BKK I will provide her with my info. She is then responsible for filing the TM30 on me or she gets the fine, correct? 

Now I can see how this will become  burden for her and many other Thai landlords. I can envision Thais not wanting to rent to foreigners just to avoid this problem, but then they will likely get a lower rental rate. 

People on this forum are missing the big picture - any change of this policy will have to come from pressure from the Thai people now burdened with it. The Thai Authorities will respond to their complaints a hell of lot faster than to those from foreigners. 

Also does anyone have definitive proof that the system actually works - meaning if I skip a TM30 report will they even know. For example, I live in BKK and go to Chiang Mai and don't report when I get back. But then two weeks later I go to Singapore and file a TM30 with my new TM6 card. Will they even catch the gap in reporting? My money is no way!

Well, I skipped a few, even when going to Lao for an afternoon of cheap booze. Never a mention about a skipped TM30, but then, I don't have to do the 90's or extensions or anything else what they could use for pressure.

Funny thing, the local immigration office told a friend that's not necessary to fill the TM30 when just an overnight in the next larger city. That was less than 2 weeks ago.

It will surely promote domestic travel.

May they receive what they wish for.

Personally, it doesn't bother me much. The Chinese are here anyways as I just live next to one province of China. Officially still called LAO P.D.R.

The Indians don't get lost where I live. And I suspended my travels through the country anyways as I'm tired of the paperwork involved.

Just saw this on BP, now that get's me completely confused.

"Holders of tourist visas are exempt from reporting their change of residence"

That seems even to be unknown by my local immigration bureau.

Well he better cares about one and every, simple because not many left behind.

The good thing is...they finally found out that something happening, besides TAT figures.

The bad thing is...those you "forced out" are not so easily coming back, even if you try now to lick their feet.

16 hours ago, Genmai said:

Except when it's your disabled 75 year old father in law because you refuse to drag him halfway across town to an IO. You realize this has severe implications for how we as foreigners are treated, right? They keep this up and nobody will want to have us stay for a night anywhere. Not worth the risk and hassle!

Well, I pretty much stopped to go anywhere, not even to the next bigger city for a few cold ones.

No wonder, they all complaining there no people around.

16 hours ago, worgeordie said:

 

......just in case it gets stuck on the bottom of the Gulf of Thailand,what are the chances !.

regards Worgeordie

Chances are, that the periscope still reaching out of the water....????

15 hours ago, RotBenz8888 said:

Scamming and corruption is a cultural thing here, but it doesn't work with tourists. There's one explanation of their ambivalence towards foreigners.

It worked for decades, or even generations. So you can imagine, how big the shock must be for them. 

19 hours ago, ChipButty said:

At the moment it seems busy I went for a couple of beers last week in a hotel I know the lady who owns it I asked how's business and she said they are full 50 rooms even she said she didn't know where they come from but next month at the moment nothing, last minute mad rush

She didn't know where they come from ?? I'm sure all the TM30 in that hotel are done correctly..????????????

Don't worry, I'll soon will do my 4 months worth of bookings.

Pity that I'll cancel again once I got the visa ????

On 7/23/2019 at 6:46 AM, aaron80k said:

Thank you very much.  I have a follow up question:

 

When applying for METV, requirement states that I show proof of flight out of Thailand.  Can I assume that after 60 days, I can get a 30 day extension, and thus purchase an outward airline ticket that is 90 days from entry? 

I called them, with exactly that specific question, and they said it's O.K to have an ticket scheduled within 8 months (reenter before the visa expires & 60 days), didn't ask for the other 30 days extension. I don't really expect them to stick to it.

In the past I was always fine with an ticket just to Phnom Penh or Manila, which I'll probably get anyway, to get a bit less of stressful time in Thailand and more quality time elsewhere.

I'm also planning to reduce my usual 10 months in Thailand to somewhat 7-8.

I would also take a flight to my home country, but most sites I was looking now let you only book 1 year in advance, so that makes it a bit difficult now.

They asked for it, now they shall receive. 

Will be a though fighting a declining economy, but maybe another submarine or a couple of tanks will do.

On 7/20/2019 at 12:17 PM, Thaiwrath said:

This could be the longest ever thread on TV !

Nah, only until the last one left or passed away.

9 hours ago, malt25 said:

I thought this was about tourism ?

At the end of the day, a bath spend is a bath spend, doesn't matter if from a genuine tourist or an expat.

Acting not talking. Might start with immigration first.

29 minutes ago, Caldera said:

There you go, occupation: Landlord. I've stated nothing else ever since visiting Thailand for the very first time.

Thanks mate, so nothing to manage either, hence no work permit -

LoL, it's getting so pathetic that it starts to get amusing again.

I'm just wondering if there's yet another requirement, or I'm just starting suffering chronic anxiety, because of all those good news coming from the Land of Smiles.

The website of the Belgian consulate states:

"If you are unemployed: a proof of income (document from unemployment benefit, pension or copy of your latest bank statement, etc.)"

Now I'm wondering about those document BS. In the past I just entered retired into the form until some frustrated bureaucrat decided that you can't be retired without a pension or document saying so. Then I switched to unemployed, and that was good enough as I do have more than enough funds than required . BTW, I do not receive any unemployed benefits.

I do rent out my property partly, which brings not a huge amount of money (700 (keep that part low because of taxes>), but when I take all together which appears monthly on my accounts it becomes around 1500, so is it wiser to become now a "property manager" in occupation when renting out your own house? 

Seems you decided for Myanmar anyway, the only crossing you forgot is the one at the "Golden Triangle" Sop Ruak (THai) Sam Liam Thongkham (Lao) side.

You want see much of Lao there anyways (besides immigration) as the land is rented by the Chinese for 99 years.

45 minutes ago, jethro69 said:

The last question would be of interest for me too. Have no intent to spend any minute longer in Manila than getting out from the airport.

However do it Subic bay instead of Cebu. Worst case travel taking the bus from Subic to Angeles to find an Agent there.

Ok, forget it. Just saw the other post which says you have to go to Manila in person, so I guess it will be Cambo another time, or even better just cut down on time spent in Thailand anyhow.

18 hours ago, JonE said:

Oh really? So it's not possible for a traveller to get a visa in Sri Lanka?

Well this caused problems to my travel plans!

Is it possible to use an agent in the Philippines, to get the visa in Manila from Cebu?

The last question would be of interest for me too. Have no intent to spend any minute longer in Manila than getting out from the airport.

However do it Subic bay instead of Cebu. Worst case travel taking the bus from Subic to Angeles to find an Agent there.

I appriciate it. 100 bath a couple times/year is a way better deal than the almost 20K insurance I have at the moment.