socrates28

Apologies if this has already been covered but all the SA302 threads seem to be for people taking their spouse back to the UK

Simple question can you use SA302 to apply for a retirement visa

Thanks in anticipation

• You should be able to get an extension anytime within the last 2 weeks (1,900 baht).
• A two day overstay will cost you 1,000 baht.
• If you get caught on an overstay you can be arrested, prosecuted and banned for 5 years.

Thats not true in this case

Why?

Because I am going to take your advice and get an extension

• You should be able to get an extension anytime within the last 2 weeks (1,900 baht).
• A two day overstay will cost you 1,000 baht.
• If you get caught on an overstay you can be arrested, prosecuted and banned for 5 years.

Thats not true in this case

I have obtained my SEV however

My travel dates are:

Leave UK 4th July - arrive BKK 5th July - leave BKK 4th September

This means I will be there for over 60 days

Last year they pulled me to one side and just advised me that I overstayed by 2 days - no fine and very friendly

This year it seems they are stricter - should I go to Jomtien a week before and get an extension? I am not really looking to make a border run for a few days overstay

what advice from everyone?

I have obtained my SEV however

My travel dates are:

Leave UK 4th July - arrive BKK 5th July - leave BKK 4th September

This means I will be there for over 60 days

Last year they pulled me to one side and just advised me that I overstayed by 2 days - no fine and very friendly

This year it seems they are stricter - should I go to Jomtien a week before and get an extension? I am not really looking to make a border run for a few days overstay

what advice from everyone?

I am in the UK and have a UK passport. I went to get a METV last week. I took my documents into the consulate and had the visa stuck in my passport 20 minutes later. The lady there was really friendly and was a good experience. I had to pay an extra £10 for same day issue. She mentioned to me that she hasn't issued many METV as a lot of people can't show the employment letter.

Which consulate?

They already exist -

Tikka Centre and Country Favourites to name just two

Have they been here before?

I had an aunt and uncle dock for the day I just drove them around, didn't spend more than a few minutes anywhere, they loved it.

They got us on the ship for lunch, the wife loved that.

No

Its their first time

Driving them around aimlessly is not really on my agenda

I just need a decent place to eat with them - with a view

Some family members are docking at Laem Chabang for the day - I will collect them at 08.15

I was considering meeting them with a driver and going to Khao Kheow - Open Zoo for 09.00 opening

http://kkopenzoo.com/newversion_eng/?page_id=361/#home

Spend some time there and then go to eat somewhere maybe fish on a beach

that ties in with them being back for the Ship at say 18.00 - 18.30 - any suggestions for a really good fish restaurant?

https://www.supercard.io/

Probably makes a nice back up card for emergencies for those that do not have a Clarity Card, NW Flex Plus or N&P Account

Visa Debit type card from Travelex. Charges no foreign transaction/conversion fees with the Visa exchange rate.

Sort of like a physical PayPal account as it's linked to your usual debit/credit card - your card will be charged in GBP. Interesting concept IMO and means I can close accounts specifically opened for foreign usage.

Fees apply for UK usage.

You can apply now - according to their website this may be rolled out worldwide

Naturally ATM fees still apply

Feel free to pick holes in it...

I have used Mr. T for a couple of years, once or twice a week to Bangkok, and found him reliable. One time "no show" and quickly corrected. True, no Camrys but reasonable value. If you are comfortable paying a bit more, then move up quality.

But thats the exact point I have been trying to make all along Meow (Camry) is the same price as Mr T. so no need to pay any more...

When you answer about Mr T - I will answer about Meow and her friends 'mini-bus'

Better for her you stick with Mr T.

Who would actually want a customer like you?

Why the big fuss over a camry?

Used Mr T to Pattaya and back in the last week

Had 4 passengers and luggage with stroller

Service was perfect

Driver had SUV

Driver on time and drove carefully

Lots of room for all of us

Mommy was very please with the service

1400 each way

Comparing apples and pears

Meows friend also has a mini bus which I provided the pricing structure for earlier

As for a Camry - are you saying there is no difference in the quality and comfort level of different cars and the smoothness of the drive?

I see Meow's boyfriend is active again.

How much is it for the SUV with Meow?

YAY, for Mr T

I have already stated that Meow is a young lady I bumped into outside Page 10 quite a while back - I asked if she does airport runs without middle men for 1000 baht - at the time her Camry was virtually brand new.

She confirmed that she could and I promoted her on PA Forum - at the time Mr T had let me down a couple of times with various scenarios - once to the Zoo and once for an airport drop off.

Another guy on PA started a specific thread for her and it snow balled from there

I salute the girl for having a good work ethic and providing value for money

Cheap shots like 'her boyfriend' etc etc shows the level you are at

Simple fact is the choice between a Camry or one of Mr T's cars to and from the airport I will take the Camry every time - especially the fact that she drives smoothly and safely without any stops for LPG

Why the big fuss over a camry?

Used Mr T to Pattaya and back in the last week

Had 4 passengers and luggage with stroller

Service was perfect

Driver had SUV

Driver on time and drove carefully

Lots of room for all of us

Mommy was very please with the service

1400 each way

Comparing apples and pears

Meows friend also has a mini bus which I provided the pricing structure for earlier

As for a Camry - are you saying there is no difference in the quality and comfort level of different cars and the smoothness of the drive?

If you want to buy a watch in Pattaya go see Mr. Jack - located at the intersection of Soi Buakhao and Pattaya Klang - there are two watch shops there - his says Mr Jack on the window - over his work bench at the front of the shop

Besides selling numerous fakes - he also sells genuine watches

He has a range of watches that are Swiss but are manufactured in the Far East but yet still use all the Swiss parts

He and his father have been in the watch business their entire life

He is a very humble guy and will open up the watch before you buy to do final checks on it (not available in Central)

In some cases he can waterproof the watch and he guarantees everything - even fakes that I take in over a year later he repairs for free - unless its a battery or a damaged screen etc

At least pay him a visit before deciding to buy - you will not regret it

To be fair your nay saying is just as tiresome and without foundation

You stated on other peoples behalf that only I had been in the Camry - so are you retracting that now?

I respect the girl for trying to be different from other Thai people - means not being greedy - trying to give decent customer service and keeping her prices keen

Oh and one last question - how much does Mr T charge for a Camry?

Strange that in a 6 page thread on this forum there is so far only 1 person, YOU, who had the joy of the Camry.

If 3 members of this forum would call for a trip to airport on the same day, at least 1 would miss out on the Camry, but a big chance all 3 would because I expect she will need more than 3 customers a day to make a living, and only 2 customers going to airport each day will be able to enjoy the Camry.

Was the thread on the other forum started by you by any chance

No it was not started by me - point one

As I said she has colleagues who also collect in a Camry - point 2

No-one has come forward to say if they were in a Camry or not as yet - point 3

How much does Mr T charge for a Camry? - point 4

But how much does Mr T charge for a Camry?

Its a simple question

There is a long thread on a Pattaya Forum and 95% of people have been highly satisfied and have been collected in a Camry - even posting pics of said vehicle

It seems you are one of the 5% - not a bad record

So without having to go through more than 100 replies, is Mr T still in service or not ?

After using Mr T for many years I tried Meow for my last trip.

I can't really complain, but I also don't see any reason for her glorification, as I didn't notice any difference in service that would justify a change from Mr T next trip.

Erm - The Camry - ask Mr T how much for a Camry...

Em, she seems to have 1 ( one - uno ) Camry and so far in this thread only one person who used her service, and that coincidental happens to be YOU, has experienced that Camry.

You're by any way related to Meow? Of course that was a stupid question of me.

Did you realise that a single car can only be used for 2 customers each day, because most flights are either morning or evening, and that all the other customers will use another car ?

Related? I am Greek Cypriot living in London - so no relationship either family or otherwise

I have been collected by a couple of her other colleagues - I state on my email I want a Camry and they collect me in a Camry

Saying a car can only go twice to the airport - think not but you may be right

Pray tell me how much does your beloved Mr T charge for an airport pick-up/drop off - using a Camry

Are you saying that no-one else has been collected by Meow or one of her colleagues with a Camry?

So without having to go through more than 100 replies, is Mr T still in service or not ?

After using Mr T for many years I tried Meow for my last trip.

I can't really complain, but I also don't see any reason for her glorification, as I didn't notice any difference in service that would justify a change from Mr T next trip.

Erm - The Camry - ask Mr T how much for a Camry...

Coop at Coops Bar 2nd Road is putting on an almighty spread - mostly imported foodstuffs too...

When they use Camry, has it been converted to LPG ?

If it has been converted then there would not be space for more than 1 suit case?

If it has not been converted then I am sure they will not be able to offer those prices and stay in business long.

I would guess gasoline for 1 way airport would be around 400 / 500 baht. Take out booking commission and not much left.

As far as Ii know Meow uses Camry LPG and her boot fits plenty of cases - last time 2 of us 2 cases and 2 hand luggage

Why is it everyone keeps saying she will not be in business long - she is in business and will continue to do so - mainly because she does not follow Thai logic

Try her and then comment

Socrates, I am not knocking your friend meow, i was stating that if she does not use LPG it would be difficult to operate a sustainable profit on such low margins. Finance on a Camry would run to nearly 1000 a day for a start.

You said she uses LPG but I am not convinced you could fit more than one big case in the boot with LPG tank. Maybe I am wrong?

Photo of the boot of Meows Camry - plenty of room...

On a larger transacton around £50k what is peoples advice - bank to bank? or Currency dealer?

I have a Halifax Account already set up and in place - I also have a K Bank Account set up and in place

Thanks in advance.......

When they use Camry, has it been converted to LPG ?

If it has been converted then there would not be space for more than 1 suit case?

If it has not been converted then I am sure they will not be able to offer those prices and stay in business long.

I would guess gasoline for 1 way airport would be around 400 / 500 baht. Take out booking commission and not much left.

As far as Ii know Meow uses Camry LPG and her boot fits plenty of cases - last time 2 of us 2 cases and 2 hand luggage

Why is it everyone keeps saying she will not be in business long - she is in business and will continue to do so - mainly because she does not follow Thai logic

Try her and then comment