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Last couple of weeks have read this Forum thread in detail - serveral times - very useful. Here my offering - Sriphat yesterday Lens replacment left eye - Mono Lens for distance. Had been best eye entire life - could read road signs from a distance but also the smallest of small print - never glasses. Then Cataract! - 83 years - left eye at point where 3 overlapping moons in the sky at night - something had to be done. Sriphat appear to have the 'kit' to test just about all and every aspect of Vision. Even so nervous as 'hell' on making decisions ref Mono or Toric Lens etc. With right eye still OK close or distance - although never as good as the left had been - I decided for Mono Lens for distance for left eye hoping that the right would do for close and Brain would sort it all out. It has! Well done Brain! - better than I could ever have imagined With Cataract also in right at an early stage so now have option to go for Mono Lens for close - when/if the time comes. I decided against Toric Lens as in past with much Computer Screen work I purchased a set of 'BiFocal' Glasses to cut eye strain and never really felt comfortable with them. I decided for the simplicity on Mono Lens - glad that I did. The young lady Doctor (at my age everyone seems young) who looked after me I hope will have the long successful career she deserves - absolutely first class in all respects . explanation - advice - decision making. The situation now? Well I am typing this less than 24 hours after the Op - no Glasses. Best Rgds to All.

Hi All, Thnxs everyone for your replies - your comment here seems to tie exactly with my experience. In fact I now realise the place we always stay at was probably doing the TM30 report way back in early 2000s when we discovered them. But as for the TM30 Receipt? Seems it was likely the Document they gave me with the Police Coat of Arms with all details ref our stay - it did look like a Print Out of an Input Form from the WEB. Once again thnxs All - I like to know exactly what is what - helps for any future situation. Best Rgds.

Hi, Arrived on 'waiver' and upgraded with a 30 Days extension - all OK - Passport stamped etc - thnxs for advices given here. Pandemonium at Central Festival but excellent 'service with a smile' from Immi. Prior to the Covid thing wife and I had 365 day Retirement Non 'O' Visa' for quite a few years. Circa period 2017 I think the TM30 appeared on the scene - at least it seemed so to us - all of a sudden all and sundry were speaking about it. Appeared to cause much confusion even at our 'long term' GuestHouse - although I had the impression that the responsibility was down to them. At the time it seemed maybe as though it had always existed but few took seriously. Now appears to be pretty 'central' to all paperwork. Can anyone indicate exactly what it is all about - who supplies it etc. The way it was for us previously was that we would sign in on arrival at GuestHouse - Passport No etc and then every evening Immi would arrive on a motorbike and take all details of all residents. So long as that happened we were AOK when renewing out Retirement Visa. This visit to CM we signed in as per usual - but just before Immi Central Festival visit GuestHouse gave us a Form with an impressif Police Coat of Arms with all details ref our stay -- so is that the TM30?? . We met with others at Central Festival who had been turned away due I think no TM30 - apparently a new Hotel only just opened who actually phoned Immi while people there but was insufficient. So what gives?? Any thoughts?? Bets Rgds.

HI Mr Brad, Now that is what you call 'shrinkflation'! I try to be a 'good boy' - never mess with the 'rules'. Had 10 very nice years here - Retirement Visa - looking for more if possible - will start again this coming Autumn - 'future permitting'.. Rgds,

Thnxs Bob, First time I have done this as 'child bride' and I have always had 12 month Non O previously - want to go for one again but not until this Autumn - get renewal date that suites, I have until end Jan- so this coming Thursday gives me some 'wriggle room'. Will get a copy done before I go. Have a good day. Rgds

Hi, Seeking advice please - TM7 for 30 day exstension :- Form T7 + is a copy required? Is Photo copying still available at Central Festival? Is Charge 1900 Baht? Best Rgds

Hi, Came in via Peking - no T6 - but happily had retained boaring Card Ticket stubs - Immi lady asked for that - they were tucked in Passport so no problem for us.

Hi KhunBENQ - yup will give it go.

Thnxs NovaCova - used to always get them at Kad Suan Kaew - but sadly no more.

Hi all, I need to get a 30 days Extension come end January. Arrived via Visa waiver - surprised no Landing Card - but informed at Immi "not needed" - wanted our Flight Ticket stubs - bit of a panic - luckily still in pocket. Plenty Passport copies - no problem - always stay same place - TM30 as supplied by Owner previously - assume will be OK. So just the TM7s and P/P Photos - can anyone advise please? Plenty of Blank TM7s but from 4 years ago - with everything changing - have TM7s changed?? Photos - anyone know size and if White or Blue background? All best for this New Year - it has been 4 years since last here - can see place took a 'hit' with Virus. Shocked Kad Suan Kaew gone etc. Cheers.

Hi Woke, Arrived Chiang Mai - all well apart jet lag - just ref your 'world was more relaxed even a scant 15 yrs ago. A lot of the fun has been sucked out of so many things these days' - absolutely - pleased others 'feel' it - was worried just getting 'grouchy' with passing years. Can recommend 'Haisan Air' - quality service - transfer at PEK was a bit of a shambles. Happy New etc.

Hi Bob, 'jackpot' - I have a wad of TM7 for some reason - thnxs for all - beginning to look like soon be there.

HI, Yes the thought did occur - thnxs for best wishes.. All best this Christmas and for New Year.

Hi Bob, Thnxs for reply - gives a little more assurance. Other point - I have Wad of different Forms I always keep with me - can you advise Form No/Type for 30 day extension? Have a good Christmas. Best Rgds

Not sure - probably,

Hi All, Good information - thnxs. Further on same topic - up to 3 years ago both wife and I - both Falang - held 12 month Retirements. That went the way of all things (Covid) - but funds for both are still held in Thai Bank. We are flying in this time on Visa waiver (30 days) - Flight tickets span exactly 60 days - will wait until Autumn to go for 12 month Retirement once more. Does a 30 days extension get added to the end of the first 30 days if applied for early?

Good grief - what a disaster. Thnxs for reply - have a good Christmas.

Ref 'Then there was that incident that led to the booze ban' - what was that? First I was aware was when they lifted the single Can of beer I had ready to take onboard - that was at Platform entry - you could see they were delighted - a Free Beer.

Hi Bungl00, Giving Hainan Air a try this time - via Peking. Saw flights from Don Mueang - anyone know best way to get from Suvernabhumi- Don Mueang ? Never did before always dirext from Suvernabhumi. Rgds

Hi Scouse, I take your point - as I spent over 40 years in IT - start 1960s - Software / Programming - built successful Software House over 10+ years - sold out - now in 80s - wander the world - so if you permit - I will lump for 'most adventurous ' Have a good Christmas one and all. - ;0)).

Hi Lord Adder, Thnxs for reply - with your link I just managed to get a couple of Upper berths on Jan 1- they were going like Hotcakes after the site refused 2 of my cards (why ?will never know as both Thai Banks) thought it was 'blown' but finally success. Each time a refusal had to go around the entire loop - finally at least same carriage - not together - but better than an overnight Coach after an overngiht flight. With Hualamphong and 12GO just over the road - plus Shower at station - perfect - but at least Krung Thep appears directly on trains from Suvanrbhunmi with only one change. Hey Ho. So once again my thnxs & best rgds You are right Hank - sold out!

Been away 3 years now - first trip back. Always purchased train tickets in advance with 12GO - pickup when I got to Bangkok. Seems they are not offering train tickets at moment. Want to buy in advance can anyone advise please. Best Rgds to All

Hi DrJack, Sorry about that - I apologise - bit like a Doctors prescription - almost unreadable. But thnxs for reply and Compliments of Season. Best Rgds