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    Waiting for New Passport and Need New Visa Extension

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    The place of issue is listed as Massachusetts, which was the U.S. adress i used on my application fotm.

    I believe that place od issue is in fact false, I believe that the passport was actually printrf here in the U.S. embessy in Bzngkok, but thry assured hr my newld passport was printed in the U.S.

    However, it is sure that I had my old pasport in my posession the entrire time.

    The OP chose to have his new passport mailed to him which why they kept his old passport so they can cancel it and mail it to him with his new one.

    My passport obtained in 2013 does not have issued at on it. It has authority United States Department of State. I think you may be confusing place of birth with issued at.

    They certainly did not print it at the embassy. The US only prints passports in the states at the national passport center and it has been that way for several years now.

    They submit the application electronically is the reason you get your new passport so quick. I got an email saying mine was at the embassy in 10 days. Others have gotten them in as little as 7 days.

    UJ is 100% correct. My passport took 7 days by diplomatic pouch form the USA at the US Conciliate in Chiang Mai. All US passport are produced in Pennsylvania.

    How can I apply for IDP with Tourist Visa?

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    You have to have a 5 year Thai driving license to be eligible to apply for a Thai IDP.

    Currently that would mean obtaining and using a 2 year Thai provisional license first.

    Even if you had all the correct documents it's a 2 year wait.

    You can convert your 2 year temporary Thai DL over to a 5 year Thai dl after one year . You do not have to wait the full 2 years.

    Chiang Mai Mayor

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    ARTICLE 44

    Top Chiang Mai official suspended in draft probe
    THE NATION July 27, 2016 1:00 am
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    PM uses Article 44 to speed up inquiry into Buranupakorn Family, Pheu Thai politicians
    THE political temperature has risen further after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha exercised the power of Article 44 to suspend Boonlert Buranupakorn, president of the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation, from duty yesterday.

    The move was believed to be the result of raids on local government offices in Chiang Mai and a company owned by the family of a well-known politician on Saturday, during which security officers found copies of letters "distorting" the draft charter content.

    The Royal Gazette yesterday published the National Council for Peace and Order chief's order announcing the fifth list of officials facing investigation.

    "Security officials have found that state officials at some local administrative organisations may have committed offences related to the referendum law and the matter must be handled urgently to prevent it from disturbing peace and order or incurring damage to the state,'' the statement said.

    Boonlert, who is on an overseas trip, is suspended from duty without pay until the order is revoked. The order also said that officials should expedite the probe and report to the prime minister if they find that Boonlert is innocent.

    Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan said he had ordered the chief of Provincial Police Region 5 to issue arrest warrants for "five big politicians" if they are found to be linked to the allegedly distorted charter draft letters found in Northern provinces.

    "We will take action in accordance with the evidence. I do not know if the evidence links to national politicians,'' Prawit said.

    Meanwhile, police in Chiang Mai have not concluded that the Buranupakorn family is behind distribution of the letters, which were found in Chiang Mai, Lamphun and Lampang.

    Police are trying to find other people who are involved.

    Provincial Police Region 5 Commissioner Pol Lt-General Thanitsak Theerasawat said they would gather evidence to ensure the cases were handled in accordance with due process.

    "We will take action against those involved from the lower levels to the masterminds. Right now we have found three groups involved including the masterminds, publishers and those who delivered the documents,'' he said.

    Police have also identified suspects who deposited the documents in post boxes in Chiang Mai after they inspected fingerprints left on the envelopes, checked security cameras and identified several people who allegedly carried out the act. Police, military officers and local officials are searching for the suspects in Lamphun and Lampang.

    Thanitsak said some evidence linked close aides of the "famous" family to the "distorted" charter letters, but police still have to collect more evidence before pressing charges.

    Meanwhile, Thassani Buranupa-korn, a former Pheu Thai Chiang Mai MP, met police after officials raided her house and company.

    She has not been charged with a crime.

    Police said four of the people arrested were all from the same group, which allegedly put the documents in envelopes and delivered them.

    Wissarut Kunanitisarn, who has been charged with delivering the letters, has sought a temporarily release on bail and will apparently become a witness in the case after he voluntarily applied to join a witness protection programme.

    The fifth suspect, Samart Kwanchai, who allegedly distributed 407 leaflets with the message "Damn Dictatorship and Long Live Democracy, August 7 Vote No", was not from the same group, according to police. Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) chairman Meechai Ruchupan expressed concern that opponents of the draft may resort to "dirty tactics" 10 days before the referendum.

    "They have staged such campaigns even before we finished the draft.

    "We think it is not fair to distort content of the draft to mislead the public. They have dirty minds to cheat the public,'' he said.

    Meechai said the CDC was working to the best of its ability and hoped people would pass the draft, adding he would rather not evaluate his work.

    "We drafted the charter with an honest intention to steer the country on a peaceful path,'' he said.

    Meechai said a statement circulating in public - "If you want 'Lung Tu' [Prayut] to stay in power, vote down the draft" - was causing a misunderstanding.

    "This is misleading because if the charter draft is rejected, 'Lung Tu' will leave faster because people will rally to oust him. If the charter draft is rejected, the reform procedures will be in disarray,'' Meechai said.

    Chiang Mai Mayor

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    Chiang Mai PAO president suspended from duty

    The Nation July 26, 2016 4:13 pm
    Prime Minister Prayut Chanocha has invoked Article 44 of the interim charter to suspend Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation president Bunlert Buranupakorn from duty.
    The suspenction took effective Tuesday when the National Council for Peace and Order chief's order was published. The order announced the fifth name list of state officials who have been suspended from duty pending graft probe .

    "Security officials have found that some state officials of some local administrative organisations may have committed offences related to the referendum law and the matter must be dealt urgently to prevent it from disturbing peace and order or incurring damage to the state,'' the statement said.

    Bunlert is suspended from duty without pay till the order is changed otherwise. The order also stated that concerned officials carry out probe quickly and report the PM if they find that Bunlert is not involved in any crimes.

    Chiang Mai Mayor

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    Good to hear!

    Yes, very good.

    But who will take his place as mayor of Shintown?

    Ever who number 44 says.whistling.gif

    You're probably right.

    It will be interesting to see how this plays out.

    Another defeat for the Dragonhead?

    This rumor is interesting as NO mention of this in any Thai media. A rumor of this magnitude would be in the national news. So far nothing.wink.png

    Thailand to ask ASEAN neighbors to help promote organic farming and products

    in Thailand News

    Posted

    The Thai authorities should concentrate on getting Thai farmers to grow organically.

    In my own small way i grow 100% organically.

    I have tried several times to get locals/ family to grow organically, total waste of time, they are not interested.

    My wife is totally into organic farming. 8 rai of garden and another 24 rai of rice. Her other family members have another 40 rai which they keep organic. My wife is in a group that covers a large area of issan. Her group is backed by the army and local government. Organic farming organization groups are out there. You have to look.

    Her group is backed by the army

    Just curious but how is that relevant to organic farming?

    Do you mean that the army is a direct buyer of your organic grown products?

    Befor you read anything else into this the army on the local seen has been very supportive and involved in the set up of these groups with the local government organizations. When people say that the locals are not interested in organic farming they are talking from their backside. The Thais have more groups evolved in this than foreigners are aware of. If your partner is interested in organic they will find the local contacts. These contacts are in Thai and are all over the social media networks.

    Thailand to ask ASEAN neighbors to help promote organic farming and products

    in Thailand News

    Posted

    The Thai authorities should concentrate on getting Thai farmers to grow organically.

    In my own small way i grow 100% organically.

    I have tried several times to get locals/ family to grow organically, total waste of time, they are not interested.

    My wife is totally into organic farming. 8 rai of garden and another 24 rai of rice. Her other family members have another 40 rai which they keep organic. My wife is in a group that covers a large area of issan. Her group is backed by the army and local government. Organic farming organization groups are out there. You have to look.

    US B-2 Visa. Chiang Mai or Bangkok?

    in Visas and migration to other countries

    Posted

    Argentina.

    Could I enter us with my passport full? (There will be space for stamps)

    But my last actual page could be for the US visa, and f..uck the new passport thin and doit there.

    Thanks.

    As moe666 said you have to go online to make an appointment. You will not get an answer by phone. I suggest you go to Star Visa and get with them and ask. They are located on the same street as the US Counulate entrance and the same side, about 100 meters up the street. If you decide to Star Visa will do the paper work and make your appointment. They will tell you what their fee is. Personally your pushing the limits on your passport and should bite the bullet an get a new one now. It looks like you will need to gamble about 9,000 baht to find out and even then if you are successful on getting the B2 its is still up to the discretion of immigration in the US at your point of entry to say yes or no.

    US B-2 Visa. Chiang Mai or Bangkok?

    in Visas and migration to other countries

    Posted

    Thanks!!!!

    The fact is that I have only one empty page in my current passport.

    Getting a new one will take one month and a half in my embassy in BKK.

    Therefore I'm thinking if maybe I should do the US visa first and after my passport renewal.

    3 days wait for appointment? How long to get the visa?

    Thanks again!

    You need to go online to make an appointment. This process for a date depends on their vacancy. The 3 day turn around was from the time my wife had her interview tell she received her passport back in the mail. You say your embassy is in Bangkok, this brings up another point. Whats your nationality ?

    Trump ready to complete improbable rise at GOP convention

    in World News

    Posted

    I guess the question is, can a candidate win without the support of minorities, hispanics, gay, muslims, young, women, POWs, handicapped or the educated these days?

    Are there enough low wage earning, undereducated, bigots, conspiracy nuts, white trash, rednecks, racists or bitter old retired guys to pull off a win for Trump?

    We are going to find out.whistling.gif

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