thainet

7 hours ago, topt said:

TM7 form

Have Original bank book in case plus photo copies id page and balance 

Original letter from bank

Copy passport id page, original and subsequent retirement extensions and last TM6

Proof of address

One photograph 6x4cm

1990 baht........

Thanks--appreciated. T

41 minutes ago, Pattaya46 said:

Uh...? What about the Search function ?

At least 2 persons wrote about their experience from YESTERDAY

to renew their Retirement Extension at Jomtien...  Here:

 

 

Yes I saw them both thank you, but one post was about the fast service, and the other reiterated the fast service and the required docs using the Embassy letter (for income method).

My post was asking for the doc's required for the 800k method.

So if you have info on that then thanks.

Have extension coming up this week at Jomtien.

I will be using the 800k method, so would be interested in what exact documents required from gents that have renewed recently.

Thank you in advance.

I would suggest 'Rory Coughlan' at the 313 Training Studio near the crossroads on SSCC road. He is the Manager and they have one on one, or class training every day. My daughter did well with him. You won't be disappointed.

Very skilled martial arts guy, and a very good person.  Excellent for a lady(or guy).I

Tel: 038248079 or 0951589900038-24095-158-9900 NFO@313TRAININGSTUDI

5 hours ago, Jingthing said:

You could make it with a pound of coal dust if you wanted! 

Gents,

Thank you all your interesting posts.

Anyway on Monday I made a pavlova with my 'pavlova egg' (google it). My daughter was fairly impressed, so on her birthday I will make one and take it to the restaurant...win win.

Thanks again...t

Hi everyone,

My old windows laptop is on its last legs and I'll be replacing soon. But due to the school courses my daughter will be taking this year she would prefer I get an 27in iMAC instead of a WIN 10 pc or laptop.

So for people who have had both types over the years could they give me their thoughts on their favourites and why.

Should help in my choice...thank you

(btw..I have never had a mac of any type).

1 minute ago, BEVUP said:

Haven't heard of Baked alaska (must be Kiwi )

But have always thought of trying to make a Pavlova (might be fun with the kids ), but I know you would prefer it to be perfect on the day

Baked Alaska has ice cream inside with meringue outer coating.

I can make Pavlova (with my pavlova egg) but should be the real thing at a restaurant..

Hi guys. Strange question for some but the Kiwis and Aussies will be smacking their lips.

Does anyone know any restaurant serving Pavlova, or failing that Baked Alaska.

My daughter wants one or the other on her birthday, so Dad has to try to comply.

Thank you.

Obviously in Pattaya, but probably willing to travel to Bangkok.

Thanks Joe. Yes all those points covered.

But I read so much about the TM30 form, which I have never been asked for at Jomtien.

I have had some sort of extension in Pattaya for 25 years or so, but realise the TM30 is newish.

So say over the past 3 years I have renewed my marriage extension 3 times, done 12 or so 90 day reports and have never been asked/or been talked to about the TM 30.

I presume this is because once you are in the system (so to speak) onyearly extensions it just isnt an issue.  Just my take on tis subject that seems to be discussed many times a day.

Currently on 1 year marriage extension but as work finished will go back to 'retirement extension'.

So I would appreciate the very latest exact paperwork requirements for retirement extension at Jomtien Immigration office only.

(have the 800k seasoned).

Thank you in advance...

Have a long flight coming up with 2 kids, so want/need to take some snacks on the plane with us. Such as small packs noodles, granola bars, cashews, chocolate etc. I know security won't let liquids (ie: bottles of water) thru but unopened packs of the above is Ok?.. I believe the plane is fine, but getting thru the security checks?.

Thanks for help.

1 hour ago, jackdd said:

When thainet married his ex bargirl GF with 2 children the topic sin sod maybe didn't come up

Dear Jack,

I realise you are just reiterating your real life experience, and by posting here you are letting out your frustrations, but please be aware you are very close to libel and famacide (as you have mentioned a person by name in your derogatory comments). As soon as you read this, I suspect you will be googling rapidly as you are obviously not up with Thai Laws.

Defamation and libel cases are prevalent in the Thai Court system (just for your future reference).

1 minute ago, HooHaa said:

how the hell would you know anything about the man, his wife to be or her family?

Ok Mr Hoohaa...I bow to your superior intelligence.

Now I have 2 laughs for the day.

Posters should be wary of this question. As it seems as if the OP has some type of personal agenda.

The OP has stated correct information already (that he has been told!) so all he has to do is drive past the NOVA owned or branded hotels/Condos and look for hinself.  Or perhaps even pop the name 'Nova Group Pattaya' into a Google search. He even mentioned the owners name, so be careful on answers here.

Good attitude, if the money is no object.

But even with the lease agreement in place it is not foolproof, as you have a lease to live there only, and theoretically she could sell the land (or borrow on it) and you are left out in the cold (probably colder than Canada!).

My advice is this: if you are not permanantly here for 3 years then just leave it as is for now. If it's still there in 3 years then go through the proceedures correctly, if it's been sold or whatever then chalk it up to experience.

Well I think you are an idiot to be 2m in the hole already without any idea of what is happening. Married or not, she still owns the land and everything else on it. At this time you have nothing to show that you have legally leased the land and/or have rights of habitation.

Of course she wants a newer style European house, and she will own that outright also, as at this time you have given her the money to buy the land, and anything on the land is hers.

Trust or not, with the land, and whats on it, gets to to be a substantial sum then it becomes a temptation and you seem so gullible.

Sorry I am harsh here, but you need a wake up call or a good swift up the backside.

Bottom Line---check everything up to now, make sure the papers etc are correct and get a competent person to help you.

If its not as it seems then walk away now.

And I just saw your last post that you are not even fulltime in Thailand for 3 more years....wow!

I have had Marriage extensions for many many many years, and other than the very first year, have always had the easiest of times. Approximately 30 minutes, and then the 30 day wait.

But the last 2 times of extensions I did have to produce the 'House Purchase documents' where I live, but that was the only extra.

I gave them 2 photos (one inside, one outside). Also I have children so no need of the witness (which is apparently mandatory these days, unless they know you).

Hope this helps.

Come on guys---26 posts and its mostly silly arguements. The lady asked a very pertinent question and we all understood she can stay for a year and her husband at this time can only stay for 90 days.

So please stop the childish antics and give the lady some constructive answers that she can understand.

Ok so now Joe ( as the guru) give her your definitive answer that she can follow up.

19 minutes ago, paul18620 said:

Nightwish group will have to rethink now since it owns most bars in that Soi 

Actually they (NW Group) were quite low key up to last year, then the head guy (Bryan Flowers) starts really being vocal and up front on all social media (including posts of taking care of the police). His so called managers (sic) also started adding stuff online which must upset the authorities also, so I believe this has also played into the hands of City Hall, to not shut the soi down, but to hamstring it's operation and profits severely. Time will tell, but these guys should cool it for a while, as nobody really cares who owns what, just that there are nice women to hook up with.

NOTE: I am also a person that enjoyed Soi 6 in the afternoons, so the afternoon hiatus is also the shits for me personally.

Hope saner heads prevail.

2 minutes ago, tonray said:

You may be an outlier. Most of the rest of us need a new cert especially if teaching so it may depend on the job title

I am an Engineer with a BOI company so that may account for it.

1 minute ago, brewsterbudgen said:

No HIV test is required. Just the usual perfunctory health checks and a blood test for syphilis. Takes about 20 minutes.

I believe this is not a true statement, as I stated 2 posts ago. My WP is renewed in Bangkok at the Rama V building.

4 minutes ago, taxin said:

Thanks Thainet, did your work permit actually expire, or did you just renew the recent stamp ? 

 

In other words did you re-apply all over again and get a new blue book ?

I actually always renew 6 -7 weeks before expiry, as my WP and Visa are 1 month apart.

Thanks to everyone for their comments so far.

It is very interesting in the differences of opinion.

Take me for example: I like all the extras/freebies that are on offer (just makes sense financially ie: why pay for something when you can have it for free).  I also like the rounder front of the Everest compared to the new pointy style of the Fortuner and Pajero.

I also like the 20'' rims and the very wide tires (I find that safe driving). And after taking a test ride today at my local dealer I also like the ride and feel of the steering. The steering is light but after a car and CRV in the past I find this reassuring.  Also I think the Everest is on a par with the interior of the Fortuner (I think the interior look is up to personal taste as all the goodies and gadgets are in both cabins).

As far the 3rd row of seats I feel that could have been better thought out in terms of access, but as they would always be down/flat if I purchased one, then no bother). Ford have definitely upped their service and maintenance over the past few years, maybe not a good as Toyota yet, but I would say close.

So all in all those are my preferences, which are obviously not everyone's piece of cake.