thaiowl

Just been to Immigration at Chaengwattana to get my PR book endorsed and a multiple re-entry permit in my passport to allow me to travel abroad again after Covid (I haven’t been to Immigration since 2019). Instead of waiting the usual two hours to get everything done, it turns out I have to get the previous endorsement (which expired in 2020) cancelled before the new endorsement and multiple re-entry permit are granted. This apparently can’t be done while you wait and I have to go back in two days to collect my PR book and passport, duly stamped. Oh, and you need an extra photo as well.

Agreed. I have a few friends who have been granted either citizenship or PR ( I have PR) and neither money or influential friends were required. Just follow the application process and wait.

Do Permanent Residents have to apply for a Thailand Pass?

Saw it being built last year. Huge...in Naklua.

Many years ago, I paid a cheque for Bt25,000 into my Bangkok Bank account. After I had returned home, I realized the clerk had made a mistake and had input Bt250,000. I didn't do anything and the correction was made next time I updated my bank book.

In 2021 I renewed my 5-year licence a week after it expired (my birthday) and the new licence expires on my birthday in 2027...so nearly six years. So you are correct.

I applied in 2007 (had tax records for many years before that) and got my PR in 2012! Massive wait apparently due to 2006 coup, Anyway, just get all the documents they require, submit, and wait. That's it really.

I got both eyes done at TRSC in 2008. Very good service and no problems at all.

This is the same Bank of Thailand which was overseeing the Thai commercial banks before the Asian Financial Crisis in 1997 and which wasted Thailand's foreign exchange reserves trying to retain the peg to the USD.

Flew to Phuket lat week with AirAsia. All that was required was confirmation of double vaccination.

I've had a Zodiac salt chlorinator since 2006 but switched back to chlorine last year. Just too much hassle...salt cell failed for a 3rd time, pain in the bum buying salt all the time, timer PCB failed.

Yesterday, BA sent my friend an e-mail acknowledging the difficulties in using travel vouchers so they are refunding his fare in full...£450 plus refund of air miles.

So if he has a 60-day Tourist Visa, a return or onward ticket is not required...correct?

Is it OK for my Aussie friend to enter Thailand via the Phuket Sandbox on a single ticket and then fly back to Australia from BKK? Would this cause problems in obtaining a COE if he just booked a single ticket to Phuket? Secondly, for a 45-day trip, can he enter using 30-day visa on arrival and then extend for another 30 days?

You can renew at any DLT office. I usually renew at Nonthaburi (Tivanon Road) but a couple of months ago I renewed at Cha-am. Much quieter and easy.

Hmm...locating your capital city's new central train station outside the city centre.

Been here 31 years and this poll is no surprise. The land of discarded children.

I've transferred in USD300k to my SCB account. They called me up to let me know the money had arrived, to tell me the FX rate they were giving and asked what the transfer was for (it was to buy a condo). All very simple.

Better tell Thai AirAsia who are letting go some of their First Officers next week.

Same process at Cha-am. I used to do mine in Nonthaburi but it's much easier in Pranburi or Cha-am.

I did mine last month in Cha-am (you can renew at any DLT office). There is an on-line booking process and you need to pass the online test on : https://www.dlt-elearning.com/Home/ForeignerIndex. I would renew one day after your current 5-year licence expires. Your new licence would then expire in 2027 (the expiry date is 5-years after your next birthday) so in effect, you get a licence that will be valid one day short of six years. Documents required: 1. Original and signed copy of Thai driving licence (both sides) 2. Original and copy of passport (photo page) and visa page 3. Original and copy of proof of residence 4. Health certificate 5. Confirmation that you have passed the on-line driving test The process is as follows: 1. Hand in documents 2. Take colour test and braking test 3. Sit and wait to be called. When called, pay Bt505. Join queue to take your photo. 4. Take photo and wait to receive licence The whole process took 45 mins.

What about Permanent Residents? Their length of stay is forever.

Are returning Permanent Residents required to have this insurance?

Yes...in Pranburi I was told I would have to take some kind of test, which was not required in Cha-am. Nonthaburi (Tivanon) require the online training passed. That's why I chose Cha-am.

You can renew your 5-year licence at any DLT office. Mine expired in July and I got it renewed last month in Cha-am. You are meant to book an appointment and take a test online at: https://www.dlt-elearning.com/Home/ForeignerIndex I saw one chap turn up at 9am without an appointment and he was told to come back at 11am when they would process his renewal. Documents required: 1. Original and signed copy of Thai driving licence (both sides) 2. Original and copy of passport (photo page) and visa page 3. Original and copy of proof of residence 4. Health certificate 5. Confirmation that you have passed the on-line driving test The process is as follows: 1. Hand in documents 2. Take colour test and braking test 3. Sit and wait to be called. When called, pay Bt505. Join queue to take your photo. 4. Take photo and wait to receive licence The whole process took 45 mins. and my new licence expires in July 2027