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Rules to be set for foreign drivers renting cars
Nopniwat KrailergAfter receiving numerous complaints from local people about foreign tourists renting cars and motorbikes in Chiang Mai the Chiang Mai Provincial Land Transportation Office and the Chiang Mai Police have decided to implement rules requiring rental agencies to check the driver’s license of tourists before allowing them the rent a car.Charnchai Keelapaeng, the head of the Chiang Mai Provincial Land Transportation Office, said that the complaints stemmed from foreign tourists from Europe, America, and Asia but especially the large influx of Chinese tourists that don’t follow traffic signs, drive the wrong way and cause traffic jams and accidents.The Office and the Police will establish aTourist Assistance Center and Training center at the Chiang Mai Provincial Land Transportation Office. Enforcement of the rules will begin November 1, 2013 and rental agency owners that allow tourists who do not have a driver’s license to rent will be punished under the Motor Vehicle Act. The Office will coordinate with each consulate to publish the information.
Charnchai Keelapaeng and the Chiang Mai Traffic Police agree to enforce regulations requiring visitors to have driver’s licenses before they can rent a car.Chiang Mai-Mail
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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/
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This is one major difference.
From CityNews
Oct 4, 2013 LifestyleCityNews – 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
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....while Rome burns......
or floods.
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Where is Yok never heard of it
Yok is on the west side of the Super Highway on the slip road going north about half a kilometer south of Big C Extra.
GPS 18.7918124202, 99.0231376356
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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.
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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.
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Was on the east cost in March rented from Hertz and drove New York to South Carolina all on a 5 year Thai DL. Did not need a IDP.
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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.
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I live 600 meters from Kap Choeng Immigration and I just called their office on 044 559 127 and spoke to them. Yes they are open and the number is good.
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8:45 AM and the Banks are getting ready to open.....
The banks were open at 08:30.
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ps ... i doubt if joiners would be welcomed here ... but i dont know !
I think they're very welcome.
In spades..
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Raming Lodge?
Very good location, nice hotel.
http://www.agoda.com/en-ie/raming-lodge-hotel/hotel/chiang-mai-th.html?type=1&site_id=1511223
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All other airlines go threw BKK or KL. The only airline that doesn't is Lao Air. http://www.laoairlines.com/
CNX to HAN threw Luangpabang Lao. About 20k baht return.
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Night Bazaar Condotel So1 Taipae Road. ex 1113. Meets all your requirements. Directly in back of Foxy Lady.
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and the rail road line between Surin and Ubon are washed out due to rains. NCA bus from BK to Surin 6 hours, 460 baht. BTW NCA bus ruins from Ubon to Surin about 3 hours and on to BK.
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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
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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 burialBy Greg Seaby, CNNSeptember 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 volunteerA 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.
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Mae Sot. About 365 km. Nice ride people due it on a 125 so a big bike is no problem.
GPS 16.691396, 98.518224
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So where exactly in Doi Saket is G & M Meats? It sounds like I need to stop by there.
GPS 18.7973541671, 99.141721686 (G&M)
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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.
Parking at Robinson tip!
in Chiang Mai
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Never drive or park there. Its a ball buster. Take a Tuk Tuk..