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Is New York an honorary consulate? Does anyone know if honorary consulates in the US issue multiple entry retirement visas?

The Thai consulatte in New York is not an honorary consulate.

http://www.thaiconsulnewyork.com/

Check out the new poll on the front page of the BK Post.Its on the monorail.

I did the extension in CM two weeks ago. The officer handling it told me the policy has changed. You can now renew 45 days in advance.

Immigration nation wide is going over to the 45 days before.

Stopped for repairers to end of this month and maybe longer.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666133-train-service-to-chiang-mai-stopped-september-16-for-major-repairs/

Will Chiang Mai get its Monorail? Project Moves Forward Oct 9, 2013

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CityNews – The proposed monorail for Chiang Mai which CityNews reported in July this year has now been backed by the Pinkanakorn Development Agency, it was reported in the Bangkok Post today

Sarawut Srisakun, the director of the agency was reported as saying that Chiang Mai has not just grown in popularity with international tourists but that the city is fast becoming a hub for international meetings such as the 2nd Asia – Pacific Water Summit at Chiang Mai International Convention and Exhibition Center in May this year.

He expressed that he was concerned about Chiang Mai’s transport system in view of the city being a dynamic and growing destination.

The proposed monorail may help improve a transport that vastly needs improving. If plans should come to fruition then the 7 billion baht monorail will stretch around Chiang Mai for approximately 27 kilometres, taking passengers all the way from the city centre to the Irrigation Canal Road.

The proposal must first be viewed by an executive committee and then it can be sent to the government for approval.

The Pinkanakorn Development Agency (Public Company) was established in February 2013. Under the supervision of the Prime Minister the agency aims to promote tourism in Chiang Mai city and the rest of the province, and to help improve the quality of life of the people in these areas.

CityNews

Thank you pwm, that is extremely helpful. We'll do the crossing at Chong Chom then. My mind is at ease that the trip will be fine.

Yesterday I drove car from Nonki to Kap Choeng Migration, and visited the Chong Chom bordermarket.

On my way back there was water in the street just before the cross in Prasat, about 20 cm,

and just before the cross in Nang Rong about 20 cm.

But no problems to pass, only slow down little.

I did a chunk of it on the 8th (yesterday) one day after you - from Bangkok to Sisaket, along the part of 24 OP will be using. No water anywhere on the road on 24. Cant speak for Prasat to Chong Jom.

Prasat to Chong Chom.. Drier than the Sahara Desert

If the situation ever arose,would they be happy for Aliens and Farangs to join their Army? without a work permit?

farangs cant carry guns in thailand .

would we fight with swords then ?

Yes they can own and carry firearms legally in Thailand.

http://www.airchina.com/th/en/index.shtml

http://www.airchina.com/th/en/travel_information/service_bulletin/latest_travel_information/07/266283.shtml

Your Thai license is good in California without getting the International Driver's Permit (IDP) for it. Easily verified on the California DMV website. Without a credit card though you're out of luck renting a car although you might look for one of the rent-a-wreck places that rent crappy but serviceable cars.

Actually, if California's new law about DL's passes their legislature and is signed into law, YOU can be an illegal from anywhere and get a DL! That means no passport, visa, former expired DL alt=w00t.gif> and you can still drive LEGALLY.

Only the five year Thai DL is reconized. The 1 year is not and is a temporary DL and says so on the DL>

Back to Chiangmai.... the construction industry will do fine, apart from the occasional temporary slowdown. Two reasons.... building standards are so low that most buildings need replacing after 20-30 years, and Thais on the whole don't like secondhand houses, partly for the first reason, and partly because they're unwilling to buy a house where someone has died.

Just do some research on the second hand housing market in Chiang Mai and you'll see that the market is already swamped.

Chinese Premier to visit Thailand on October 11-13

BANGKOK, 4 October 2013 (NNT) – Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Li Keqiang is set to pay Thailand a visit during October 11-13, during which he will meet with Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang will be on his official visit to Thailand as guest of the Royal Thai Government. The Prime Minister’s trip will mark his first visit to Thailand after assuming his current position in March 2013.

During his visit, Premier Li Keqiang will meet with PM Yingluck Shinawatra to discuss possibility of enhancing Thailand-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership by strengthening close cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.

http://www.chiangmai-mail.com/Update2013-News/news_Oct1.shtml#hd17

It could be the pole with rope that is tyied to cattle to keep them from straying ? .They can only walk around in a circle .

Rain hard up until midnight and was 20c this morning with a light breeze in Kap Choeng. Felt nice. Looked up to the Dangrek Mountains and saw a light dusting of white.

The Japanese are generally a lot more worldly, they have been travelling a lot more, usually more educated and from what i have seen - quite polite in comparison to the loud, pushing in front of you in lines and travelling in herds and following a stick with a flag on it Chinese. But hey!

A trip to kanchanaburi a few years back made me change my tune about the Japanese, as a walked over the Death Railway respectful and remorseful at how many humans had lost their lives there, and had to endure a pack of Japanese with cameras, laughing, posing, shouting and blocking my way as they were - Very Proud! of the history that they were a part of making.... Meh!

Same attitude when they visit the Arizona Memorial at Pear Harbor.

This is quite common in undeveloped country like Thailand !!!

Sorry I don't think its common AT ALL!

It might not be unusual but it certainly is not common.

Suggest you visit Issan, especially Ubon during morning rush hour. This is very common here.

As common and as predictable as the sun will rise tomorrow.

RIP..In Thai with photos.

http://www.krobkruakao.com/%E0%B8%82%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A7/81238/%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%A2%E0%B9%8C-%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%95%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A2-18-%E0%B8%A8%E0%B8%9E.html

You can just go there earlier just before opening time. Most of the time there will always be space in the outdoor parking lot.

Kad Suan Kaew can be worse at times, especially when you have to pay for 10 baht.

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KSK is another I refuse to drive to or park at. Take a Tuk Tuk..

Never drive or park there. Its a ball buster. Take a Tuk Tuk..

Rules to be set for foreign drivers renting cars

Chiang Mai-Mail

http://www.chiangmai-mail.com/current/news.shtml#hd9

In short NO. NCA has no problems. Contact the bus companies if you have any questions.

This question is a duplicate. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/672690-are-floods-blocking-stopping-buses-to-roi-et/

This is one major difference.

From CityNews

Oct 4, 2013 Lifestyle

CityNews – The Chinese government is cracking down on bad behavior abroad. Deputy Vice Premier Wang Yang announced yesterday that Chinese tourist behavior is affecting the image of China.

The 64 page manifesto published this year on how to act politely the minister said should be read by anyone going abroad.

This booklet offers such advice as:

do not pick your nose in public, do not steal safety vests from airplanes, do not mingle outside public toilets in foreign lands for lengthy amounts of time, do not urinate in swimming pools, do not steal hand towels in Italy as souvenirs to take home, do not use feet to step on things in Nepal, do not order pork when in Muslim countries, do not use the left hand to touch people in India, do not eat bread with one greedy bite or use loud noises when eating noodles on airplanes.

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More here - Source City News

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I saw another location, not around meechke though.

go down chang moi road and make a left at the intersection (withthose big pillar looking things) before entering chinatown, and it will be on your left side.

Kasem

Ratchawong Rd, Chang Moi, Muang, Chiang Mai 50300 ‎053 234 986 ‎

GPS 18.7907868178, 98.9985169999

....while Rome burns......

or floods.