gypsyrodeo

i have a friend moving to thailand who is prescribed zyprexa in the u.s..he is moving to chiang mai and wants to know if its available in thailand? if so where can he get it or preferably the generic (i think its called olanzapine ) and how much it costs?...he will be staying in chiang mai....thanks so much for your help.

Hello,

my husband is left handed and is looking for used driver & 7 iron.

any suggestion? we're in chiang mai.

thanks in advance.

As said in PM just get extension of current tourist visa to allow stay until husband gets his retirement extension stamp in early July and then make visa trip to obtain non immigrant O for yourself.

Thank you Lopburi3. Your expertise is very appreciated!

I suspect you will have to wait until husband has the actual retirement extension of stay - he now only has a non immigrant O visa entry which likely proves nothing to a Consulate. Once he has such an extension of stay you can use copy of his passport with that stamp and your marriage proof to obtain a single entry O visa to extend for the period of his retirement stay and can do each year at same time - he for retirement and you for dependent without need for new visa. For now you may have to depart to obtain a tourist visa entry to tide you over until his retirement extension is received. Most people would use Vientiane/Savannakhet in Laos or KL in Malaysia for visas. All provide next workday issue (apply in morning and pick up next afternoon).

Thanks so much for this info. You are right, the stamp in my husband's passport says "non-immigrant O visa"; he must go back to immigration between Jul 6 and Aug 5. Nobody at immigration told me that his new stamp would do no good for me in getting the non-imm O visa, even a lawyer I spoke with while waiting didn't mention this detail....

I came in Chiang Mai with multi entries tourist visa. I would need to either leave the country for a visa-run to renew this tourist visa until hubby's retirement is in the work, or I guess I should extend it for another 30 days. Must be done before June 22.

In your opinion, what is the best approach - logistics and price wise?

I thank you in advance.

G-

Hello everyone,

I know this subject has been talked about but the info I read is very conflicting or old.

Here is my situation:

My husband (55 yrs old American) and I (46 yrs old American) entered Thailand (Chiang Mai) on a tourist visa with multiple entries. Today My husband applied for a retirement visa; he has a new stamp on his passport and must report in 90 days to get the one year retirement visa and let the funds in his bank account mature.

But for me, when we asked to get the same visa as a dependent (spouse), they told me to get the non-immigrant type O visa from abroad, ie; Laos, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, etc.. from the Thai Embassy on the basis of spouse/dependent from someone who has a retirement visa. I would have to show them copies of his passport with updated visa and a marriage affidavit from the American Consulate.

My questions:

Which Thai embassy provides this visa within 2 days - close to Thailand?

What other documents are required besides docs above, my passport and photos?

Anyone out there who had to do this because they are younger than their spouse, and could share the experience?

It all looks daunting.

Thanks in advance for all and any info you can provide.

By the way thank you Winnie for the info you provided above.

They charge 7 baht a unit for electricity. Can anyone help for a guesstimate on how much the monthly electrical bill would be in that one bedroom mentioned? I plan on using the AC a lot (practically all the time).

Also are there any food stands in that area within a 5 mn walk from the residence?

Thanks.

G-

Hello everyone,

I'd like to know if any of you has stayed at Baannoi Nornmuan, the artistic local residence.

If so, what are your impressions? Is it worth checking out? Is it walking distance to amenities like markets, restaurants, etc? From the website, it looks pretty cool, but is it?

I'm thinking to stay there for awhile but would love to get some reviews before booking. OK to private message me

Here is the Address: 7/6 Rat U Tit rd. soi4 T.Watgate A.Muang Chiang Mai 50000

Thanks for any input.

G-

"1. If you are married to a Thai and have a house maybe you could get a Yellow Book this would get you a thai health card and access to Govt hospitals."

I realize you are saying 'maybe'...

You don't have to be married to get a Yellow Book.

Many reports say you don't get a health card just because you are in a Yellow Book.

I believe those that say they have gotten a card, got them a while back.

Could someone explain what is a "Yellow Book"?

thanks.

Any new update on best places to exchange US dollars in Chiang Mai?

Also which Thai bank is best to link to my American based bank to transfer/wire money?

Thanks!

Good experience here too, but need to jump through the usual hoops to avoid two tiered pricing. Even when the patient is Thai but happens to have a Farang dad/last name. :/

Applies to most hospitals though.

What are the specifics to "the usual hoops" to avoid two tiered pricing"? Moving to Chiang Mai very soon and want to know what to do to avoid inflated prices at hospitals/doctors office.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

My husband and I are also looking for accommodation in Nimmanhemin and Huay Kaew areas. But we have a small lap dog - 5 1/2 kg (12 lbs), a papillon, very well behaved, clean, quiet, and cute! ...see photo...

Does anyone know which buildings accept small pets?

Thanks!

My husband and I are planning to retire in Thailand. He's 55 I'm 46. We're thinking to first get a 60-day tourist visa then apply for a retirement visa once there. What is the best / less hassle way to do it?

Need some info asap.

Thanks!

G-

Hello everyone,

I'm getting ready to get my tourist visa for Thailand from the US. For the 60-day tourist visa (I understand with 30 day renewal) I see that there is an option to get either one, 2 or 3 entries. If I get 3 entries, does it mean that I have to leave the country 3 times every 60 days?? Also am I allowed to do the 30 days extension at the end of the 60 days?

Thanks!

G-

About Twin Peaks Condos...I'm planning to stay there for a month. Is it safe to walk around with my little dog? are there any gardens/parks in walking distance/neighborhood? Also, are food vendors/supermarkets really 5 mn walk away?

thanks for any info...

Pétanque is a French game with metal balls. For those who are not familiar with the game, it's like bocce but instead of wooden balls we use metal ones.

It is a a national sport in Laos, and I hear people are playing the game in Chiang Mai, but I'm not sure where.

Could someone tell me of the different parks they're playing at?

Also, are there any pétanque clubs in Chiang Mai?

Thanks in advance.

G-

where do i go to check Thai Visa health insurance policy and premiums? every time i click on a link i keep coming back to these same posts....

could someone point me in the right direction?

thanks!

Try HERE

thanks!

where do i go to check Thai Visa health insurance policy and premiums? every time i click on a link i keep coming back to these same posts....

could someone point me in the right direction?

thanks!

Thank you everyone...All these info are very helpful...I have now more options...

G-

Hi Everyone,

I am looking for short or long term dog friendly hotels/guest houses/ serviced apartments or bungalow in Chiang Mai. My 12 lbs mixed papillon is 2 years old and well behaved.

I'm relocating in Chiang Mai next year. Looking for furnished studio or 1 bedroom, walking distance to amenities, up to 18,000-20,000 B/month with utilities.

Please post info that is current. The posts I just read seem to be old or the info is wrong.

If you happened to have stayed in a place that doesn't advertise pet policy but accepted your pet, please let me know. Right now I'm only interested in Chiang Mai.

Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

You'd probably get more responses posting in the Chiang Mai forum, but until then you can check out: http://www.florahouse.4t.com/

/ Priceless

Thanks Priceless!

Thanks everyone, I'm not on such a tight budget,but just want to make sure i don't get cheated. you all rock!

PS: is that true that The Loft is next to noisy nightclubs?

Gypsyrodeo

Hello everyone,

I'm wondering about the price of an unit for electricity (in Chiang Mai). What is the average price?

I'm looking into The Loft in Chiang Mai for a long stay; they charge 8 baht per unit for the monthly rent. How does it compare with government electric company unitst?

Also is there a chance to be cheated if paying the electricity directly to the rental apartment versus government electric company?

Has anyone stayed at The Loft? If so, How was the experience?

Thanks!

Hi Everyone,

I am looking for dog friendly hotels/guest houses/ serviced apartments in Chiang Mai. My 12 lbs mixed papillon is 2 years old and well behaved.

I'm relocating in Chiang Mai next year and would like to stay in a hotel for 2-3 weeks until I find a more permanent accommodation.

Please post info that is current. The posts I just read seem to be old or the hotel info is wrong.

If you happened to have stayed in a hotel that doesn't advertise pet policy but accepted your pet, please let me know. Right now I'm only interested in Chiang Mai.

Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!