DualSportBiker

On 3/22/2020 at 10:13 PM, UdonRoy said:

As a side thought, I wonder if immigration will require the marriage certificate validation from the Amphore office to apply for this "special" extension?

Think I will go to immigration first and wait to be told I need it. I have no wish to visit the always busy Amphore office unnecessarily!

 

Social distancing, apparently not for me tomorrow! ????

As of Thursday at Nonthaburi IO and Amphoe office on Friday, they need it. 

19 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

Take what you have to a Amphoe and see what they say. The problem is that it can vary from one to another.

The could want a copy of your passport certified by the embassy and translated.

You called it!

My wife just called to say the process is going to be painful as staff are not available for non-essential work. They need those certifications and translations as you suggested. 

If I engage a lawyer, do I have any chance of getting around the extra requirement for the Kor Ror 22? If the ministry does not stipulate it, how does a branch office add requirements without recourse?

6 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

He was asked for a Kor Ror 22 for a foreign marriage registration. A lot paperwork is needed to do that registration.

A Kor Ror 2 is for a marriage registration done here.

So we have the original Hong Kong marriage cert, official copies from the HK registry, the Thai HK embassy translation and the MFA certification. Looking at your list here, it seems we have all we need. Unless that list has changed, it should be simple. So thanks for that post too!

Thank you Joe. My wife is registered in Nonthaburi - stuck with the fun-team! 

Great news on the non-cancel - thank you.

1 minute ago, ubonjoe said:

An overstay does not cancel out a valid visa.

2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

They are asking for a Kor Ror marriage registry that you get after you register your foreign marriage at a Amphoe.

That is not a standard requirement for a 60 day extension. But Nonthaburi immigration office is known for being difficult.

Not mentioned here on the immigration website. https://www.immigration.go.th/content/service_24

The overstay fine is 500 baht a day up to a maximum of 20k baht. I suggest you do everything possible to avoid more of an overstay than you have now. If caught with an overstay you can be deported and banned from entering the country for 5 years.

 

Where is your wife's house book for? You could go to the province for where she registered and apply for the extension there at a immigration office there. You could use her house book as proof you are staying there.

 

I have a Non-Imm O multiple-entry visa granted in September 2019. My 90-day permission ended March 8. I missed it - reasons not important...

As the ground borders are closed I presented myself to my local immigration (Nonthaburi) on Tuesday. My papers were reviewed and I was asked for 2000 Baht for the fine defined to me at the time as the max it could be. The same officer then asked me what I wanted him to do. I explained that a) I'd never presented myself at an immigration office for 90 days before and b) I thought that was his job, and c) given that Vovid-19 is changing the possibilities of travel there might be some change of policy that he would know and I would not.

I was told to bring my wife, our marriage cert and her ID and housebook copies. That happened today. The same officer then asked my wife why we were there and what we wanted. "To clear up my overstay and regain permission to be here for some period." was our answer. 

We were told that apart from needed some new form (xx 22) for our HK marriage cert (which we have translated and stamped by MFA), that we would need to apply for a 60 day extension. What happens to the validity of the visa issued to me in Laos last Sept? I am hoping it does not change, and as long as I don't screw up again, I can present myself to a border and get 90 days on entry.

I am loathe to try and travel out and in again as there is a chance that regulations will change and I would need impossible-to-get insurance for Covid-19 and an equally medical impossible-to-get medical cert.

Also, the officer on Tuesday stated 200 Baht per day up to a max of 2,000. The officer today said 500 per day up to 20,000. Are they both right?

Confused...

13 hours ago, soalbundy said:

These days you can even catch it over the internet????

Snowcrash - hope you read it. You'll have plenty of time if they close 'everything'...

16 hours ago, glennb6 said:

what comes next? limit discussion on the WuFlu terror? make it illegal to contradict the party line? armed soldiers on the streets? (wait, they already did that before). censorship of the internet? an increase in VAT to cover the losses of govt revenues from shutting everything down?

 

If they keep playing this game and the economy tanks because of it, I would not be surprised at all when there is a revolt against the current regime. Killing peoples livelyhoods and income comes with high risk of consequences. Wait a few months and see.

Economies are tanking now. Do you think any country can be properly shielded from it by taking action? The economy will tank here because its customers and suppliers are tanking; Chinese industrial output is down 13% and retail spending is down 20%. US stock markets are basically back to when cheeto-jesus took charge. Thailand is a link in a chain with heavy dependence on its up and down-stream markets for both manufacturing and tourism.

The singular goal of all restrictive actions around the world are to 'flatten the curve'. The number of people who will be infected will not change in total, but with a lower and longer curve, resources will not run out as the number of concurrent patients will be lower. It's a simple goal often complicated by the combination of the ignorance and obstinacy of the unwashed masses and conspiracy theory nuts.

26 minutes ago, fittobethaied said:

Contrary to popular belief, we don't choose God, but God chooses us; therefore, there is no such thing with God as a "false conversion".

Can you provide any evidence? How about some double-blind trials? No? There's a surprise. Have you ever wondered why god only works across family lines or in close geographic proximity? Obviously conversion by the sword could be seen as an exception. Viruses used to spread the same way until science and industry brought flight to the masses.

Quoting one of the world's most immoral books that has been used to justify immoral acts does not wash with the educated or the sceptical. You need to work on children as they are susceptible to stories without evidence.

40 minutes ago, micmichd said:

I'm far from defending the Catholic or any other Western churches or religions. Except of course unless you call medical science a religion. But in this case you would now contradict yourself, since your posts are obviously also based on medicine. 

I am sorry, I should have quoted the post you were responding to... My bad.

3 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

I doubt I have anything they don't have.

Anyway, better to risk my life than risk my immortal soul..

what immortal soul are you talking about? You'd consider risking someone else's health over the unproven existence of a soul and some deity that cares what you do? 

You would do well worrying about your immoral life over untruths and excuses.

11 minutes ago, micmichd said:

My post is about medicine, with no advice how to behave. No advice whatsoever. 

Your posts were justifying irresponsibility based on the teachings of a cult of blood sacrifice and death.

13 hours ago, Sujo said:

Ive been living with a muslim girl for 4 years. She eats bacon, drinks, and she went and bought a dog.

 

Im raised catholic, i would have no problem changing religiin as it means nothing to me.

 

Im not an atheist though. Atheists must be so intelligent, they know for certain there is no god, but others only believe.

Not accepting the stories of gods is not the same and knowing for certain there are no gods. I've never seen an argument for the existence of a god that made even remote sense - they all reflect the societies in which they were spawned. Nothing extra-societal is embedded in any religious text - no hints of superhuman intelligence. There are stories of miracles, but they invite little credence.

There is however almost infinite evidence to counter each component of a religious argument. The birth of the universe, our solar system and this planet are pretty well understood. Evolution is better documented than any other scientific theory. We don't understand abiogenesis at its earliest stages. It's a big hole, but given we only found other galaxies in 1923, we are on a steep learning curve that can only steepen now we have serious computing power to throw behind the problem.

Oh, and yes, some atheists are so very intelligent whereas religious faith is dishonest. "Religious faith can be defined as having a firm conviction without and in spite of reason, separate from evidence." Aran Ra.

10 hours ago, Sametboy2019 said:

I think they just believe there is no god!

Actually, it's a described as a lack of belief in gods, or a rejection of the proposition of a god. If someone says, "god x exists", and atheist response equals "I don't agree."

All monotheists don't accept the propositions of other religions, even within religions different sects vehemently disagree with each other. Atheists go just one more and reject the proposition of all gods.

Just now, micmichd said:

There's a medicine to prevent you from getting HIV (Prep), and all other STDs are curable. 

Well that's alright then - spread them like the word of god 'cause nothing displays the love of a demonic master than infecting those around you.

Thanks for being the posterboy for the ugliness of religion.

23 hours ago, SoonOh said:

displaying stone studded cross and on the same chain about the same size Buddha amulet

I spend too much time on this topic in spaces like Quora and such. However, I've seen several enlightened christians state that as a non-religion, Buddhism is an acceptable addendum to their faith and makes them better christians.

However, in answer to the OP, changing religion requires a change in belief. Acceptance that old-belief was misfounded or wrong and that new-belief is correct. To do so for a partner is simple parsley on top of the dish as the Thais say, a perfunctory change.

You can see something appear on the road at the position of the rear left wheel just as it veers off right. Not sure what you "he was asleep" complainers are drinking/smoking, but the evidence is right in front of you.

The observers of the video can clearly be heard saying that the black pick up was turning in to a side street. That is why it was traveling slowly. It is permissible to slow down for a turning. Had he not slowed down and overshot the corner, you'd all slam him for driving too fast.

The white pick up was driving too fast, braked too late and being a pick up, ended up pear-shaped. Blaming the driver of the white pick up is not correct.

On 11/30/2019 at 7:45 PM, torturedsole said:

Too true.  The Thai tortoises are just as dangerous as they randomly slow down to nothing for no obvious reason or they arrive at a junction and eventually proceed in fits and starts.  Very dangerous and even more mind-boggling as to what the intention actually is.  I always tell my wife to give them a wide berth and try to not get stressed, though appreciate that it's not that easy.  

On 11/30/2019 at 7:38 PM, unamazedloso said:

pickup was speeding and thebone in front being a typical thai tortoise which is so dangerous in itself but hit the brakes in a pathetic rear drum, no weight in the back ute and this is exactly what happens. 

Anyone speaking of amulets should be shot in the head. That thinking is far more serious of an issue.

On 12/1/2019 at 11:35 AM, AussieBob18 said:

Maybe wrong - but if you watch closely after the accident you will see a dog run across the road.  I dont think the speeding truck was avoiding it, but I think the one in front (the tortoise) may have slowed down because of the dog, and the person in the truck reacted way too late - and then slammed on the brakes causing lose of control.  As we all know, in Thailand there is very little maintenance of vehicles and the trucks suspension and brakes and tyres were probably all in bad shape. 

 

The lesson for all is to own a big car/truck/mercedes - or buy an amulet ????

 

 

18 hours ago, Creasy said:

Do you know who I am ?

Best response to that question ever:
 

The employee he asked got straight on the PA system "Can anyone help. We have a man here who does not know who he is. Seems relatively normal, must be having a turn or something - oh, now he is flushed. Maybe a Dr. also?"

As always Monsieur Joe, a speedy and concise answer. Many thanks.

My Cat O Visa runs out in September. I plan to apply for a new visa in Savannakhet for the fourth consecutive year. 

I returned to Thailand in June and no TM 30 has been presented. I live in a house in Nonthaburi rented by my company from a Thai, a Khun Ying who is rather busy, but surprisingly down to earth and pleasant. 

Is the lack of a TM 30 for my return to the house a barrier to my application next month? Do I need to take any additional paperwork, even as a precautionary measure, with my application? And finally, is the 400K proof waiver still in effect at Savannakhet?

So you propose letting all discretions slide? That is a race to the bottom - no standards, just chaos.

It is harder to stop a motorist from using their phone or making them stop at a crossing. Bikes on the sidewalks are low-hanging fruit, as is parking enforcement. Start easy and work up. Doing nothing is not an option.

4 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

I wonder how many of the people who complain about motorcycle drivers follow all the laws all the time.

Do you ever use a mobile phone (not hands free) while you are driving?

Do you always make sure that you don't stop in the middle of a junction you want to drive through?

Do you always stop at zebra crossings?

Do you always strictly follow no parking laws?

How many people follow all the laws all the time? I bet very few people do that - especially in Thailand.

On 8/13/2019 at 12:49 PM, Just Weird said:

"There are too many cabs - not enough fares each to make a reasonable wage".

If that were the case, and clearly it isn't, why are there so many taxis on the road, you think that the drivers are doing it to making a loss?

 

"Add to that that buying a cab means paying 8% interest where normal cars are sold on 0% finance".

No difference.  There's no such thing as "0% finance", the dealer pays the interest charges to the finance company and then factors it into the price that the buyer pays him for the vehicle.

 

"The prices have been fixed for 25 years..."

Meter rates have not been fixed for 25 years!

Instead of coming to your own opinion, you might want to read the reports compiled by transportation consultants for the BMA that prescribe the 'optimal' number of taxis for Bangkok. The last report I read stated there are 118,000 cabs on the roads. 30,000 or thereabouts should have been retired, but are still running. How do you come to the conclusion that "clearly it isn't" the case there are too many cabs? Personal experience? Not acceptable.

Those people are working as cabbies because they can scrape by and have little other choice. I suggest you try talking to them, every one of them for several years as I have (since 1991) to understand what they think.

Taxis remain a more expensive option than many compact and mid-sized cars. You can spin the ticket price any way you want, the facts remain that taxis are disproportionately expensive and cab drivers are disadvantaged as a result.

You don't seem to understand all the meanings of fixed...

Of course they understand they get paid for driving passengers - don't be a muppet. What you seem to refuse to accept/understand is that a long trip to a suburb often results in no fare back. A long trip in heavy traffic with an empty return trip in heavy traffic is just not worth it for them; it's a conversation I've had a dozen times. Add to that that many cab drivers get ripped off by passengers who get out and run away in traffic, or disappear into an apartment block to 'get the money they need to pay' and never emerge again. Ask a cabbie how often he gets shafted for a fare.

On 8/9/2019 at 5:28 PM, Bangkok Barry said:

Well, no-one forced them to take the job. Jeez! And if they actually accepted passengers instead of shaking their head then those passengers would give them money. So many drivers don't appear to understand that basic concept. They would rather drive on, empty.