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    American with expired US drivers license but have Thai DL

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

    Posted

    Mrs SP and I were just in California a month or two ago, and if there is a certified translation of the Thai drivers licence it was fine for Alamo rental car. Best thing is to check with the renta english and Thai.l car company op's friend decides to rent from.

    The new Thai DL is a smart card and all info is in English and Thai. This is why most states and other countries do not require a IDP. Also I personally know of individuals that have been denied of use their Thai DL in the USA because it was a 1 year DL and across the top it says TEMPORARY. A 1 year Thai Dl is no good.You have to have a 5 year DL.

    Mrs SP has one of the old permanent drivers licence that they stopped issuing.

    My wife also has the same Thai DL. Need to find out if these can be converted over to the new Thai DL and be good for life.

    American with expired US drivers license but have Thai DL

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

    Posted · Edited by khwaibah

    Mrs SP and I were just in California a month or two ago, and if there is a certified translation of the Thai drivers licence it was fine for Alamo rental car. Best thing is to check with the renta english and Thai.l car company op's friend decides to rent from.

    The new Thai DL is a smart card and all info is in English and Thai. This is why most states and other countries do not require a IDP. Also I personally know of individuals that have been denied of use their Thai DL in the USA because it was a 1 year DL and across the top it says TEMPORARY. A 1 year Thai Dl is no good.You have to have a 5 year DL. Also you can only get an IDP on a 5 year Thai DL not a temporary or 1 year DL.

    Changing Married Visa ext. to ED Visa. Possible

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/658691-non-o-multiple-entry-savannakhet-now-requires-proof-of-finances/page-2

    Requirement at Savannakhet for Multi O based on marriage.

    Avery reliable source has just returned from Savannahket and NO funds required for an O-Multy based on marriage.

    Just..

    Completed Visa Application

    two Passport Size Photos

    Passport

    Copy of Photo Page of Passport

    Copy of Marriage Certificate

    Original Marriage Certificate

    Copy of Wife's Housebook

    Copy of Wife's ID

    5,000 baht

    Have your wife sign the copy of MC,her housebook and her ID. It would be nice if you can get her to write a letter asking that they issue you a multi O based on marriage.

    Thailand and the Vietnam War

    in Thailand and Siam History Photos

    Posted

    I have seriously enjoyed reading this thread with admiration of those that served. Just ran across the following and thought of no better place to share.

    With military short on funds, two airmen get private flyover during burial
    By Greg Seaby, CNN
    September 24, 2013 -- Updated 0827 GMT (1627 HKT)
    STORY HIGHLIGHTS
    • James Sizemore and Howard Andre Jr. were shot down over Laos in 1969
    • The remains of the majors weren't discovered until April
    • The nonprofit Warrior Aviation provided the private flyover at Arlington

    (CNN) -- Two U.S. Air Force officers who died in a crash in Laos in 1969 were laid to rest Monday at Arlington National Cemetery and honored with a final flyover -- but not one provided by the U.S. military.

    Citing budget concerns, the Air Force denied a request to honor the fallen service members with a military flyover. That prompted a private air squadron to step in.

    "Unfortunately, the government hasn't been able to supply flyovers for these gentlemen that have served and gave up the greatest sacrifice they could, so all of us have decided to go ahead and fulfill the mission," said Calvin Peacock, a volunteer with nonprofit groupWarrior Aviation.

    Maj. James Sizemore of Lawrenceville, Illinois, and Maj. Howard Andre Jr. of Memphis, Tennessee, were shot down in their A-26A Invader aircraft during a reconnaissance mission over Laos during the Vietnam War, according to the Defense Department. The pilots were considered killed in action.

    The crash site was discovered in 1993, but the pilots' remains were not discovered until April. Military scientists then matched the remains with the dental records of Sizemore, solving the 44-year-old mystery and bringing closure to the families.

    It was a true honor to be a part of the group that is allowed to do this.
    Larry Kelly, Warrior Aviation volunteer

    A flyover is a military ceremonial ritual reserved for the most esteemed of fallen service members. The Department of Defense refused a military flyover for Sizemore and Andre because of the forced budget cuts known as sequestration.

    The private squadron consisted of a B-25, two P-51s, four L-39 jets and an A-26 Invader, the same type of plane Sizemore and Andre flew. The Warrior Aviation organization is comprised of volunteers, most of whom are veterans.

    "People like myself, the Vietnam generation, we know what sacrifice these guys made. It was a true honor to be a part of the group that is allowed to do this. When they asked me to do this, I said, 'Absolutely, it would be a honor, '" said Warrior Aviation volunteer Larry Kelly.

    The Defense Department records indicate that more than 1,640 American military personnel are still unaccounted for from the Vietnam War.

    CNN's Paul Courson contributed to this report.

    Increase in smuggling of rare rosewood behind clashes: Thailand

    in Thailand News

    Posted

    why not get some extra fire power or bring in the army.. i mean its not like Thailand has a lack of man power.

    If they bring in the army, border police or "thahan pran" then DNP has to share the confiscated rosewood with other agencies. this is something they would rather not do. Instead to boost numbers along the border, they are bringing up rangers from parks in southern Thailand to fight the Cambodian loggers, and the latter are armed with weapons borrowed from the Cambodian RCAF, or are themselves are RCAF, hence firefights are common.

    The DNP has been working side by side with the Thai Royal Border Police and the army for the past two years in my area.

    Cigarettes for Good Price

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    You can only bring one carton or 200 cigs into Thailand.

    CUSTOMS & DUTY FREE ALLOWANCES AND RESTRICTIONS
    Tobacco....................200 cigarettes
    Liquor.......................1 litre
    Cameras....................No restrictions
    Film...........................Reasonable amount for personal use
    Perfume.....................Reasonable amount for personal use
    Gifts...........................No duty free allowance
    Currency....................Must be declared on arrival

    http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/119829-cigarettes-and-wine-into-thailand/

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