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Anyone know where I can buy Sunpat or unsweetened PB in Chiangmai ? 

Cheers.

Your 31 not 71. Surely there are women you won't have to pay in your own country.

I tried to get one there in December. I went to Lucky motorcycle where the visa agents are and was told they'd issue me a visa then put a 'void without prejudice' stamp on it - making it immediately invalid. I had a few previous visa exempt stamps in my passport from the past couple of years. I travelled to Thailand a lot but lived in Cambodia. They told me if my passport was clean I'd get a valid visa no problem. Basically, getting a visa in Phnom Penh is only for newbies now. The Thai Consulate in PP are notoriously difficult - just google it. I ended up getting one in HCM City, Vietnam which was a straightforward and easy process. Just apply personally at the Consulate and its ready the next day. Just make sure you meet all the requirements and have the correct paperwork - its on their website.

2 minutes ago, skyiceice said:

filthy dump ??? 

Yes - to put it mildly. Just being honest. 

Cambodia is very easy. You can stay indefinitely on 12 month visas. I live in Phnom Penh but wouldn't recommend the place - its a filthy dump and many things are more expensive (and of lower quality) than Thailand.

As others have said - they like to spread the money around - that way they can charge virually double. They won't even extend my long term Cambodian visas at the immigration office here in Phnom Penh - I have to go through an agent so that everyone gets a cut from the scam. Friends who come here for Thai  visas regularly tell me the Blue Tongue Hotel provides a reliable, express service for extra cost - hope that helps.

As regards foreigners living here, Thailand is for the already rich and the retired. If you haven't already made your money forget trying to live in Thailand.  Its not a country where you can just turn up and help yourself - its not Europe. The simple fact is that the Thai authorities don't really want foreigners living there - hence all the obstacles. They want tourists to go there, spend all their money, then go back to their own countries. Having said all that, your young - so if you have a degree - teaching English will be pretty much your only career option. There are plenty of foreigners already 'living' in Thailand who can't really afford to be there and spend their time trying to rip off their fellow farangs in order to fund their life in the sun. I live in Cambodia, which is far easier to ply a trade - but unfortunately the place is a complete dump.

Been living in Phnom Penh for nearly 3 years - and can't wait to leave. Its an awful place to live. Its also a myth that's its cheaper than Thailand - the important stuff like rent, electric, and supermarket shopping is more expensive and of lower quality.  

I'd move to Spain.

I moved to Cambodia last year after three years in Thailand. Like anywhere, it takes a bit of getting used to but now feels like home in a way Thailand never did. With all the bureaucratic hoops the Thai's make people jump through I get the impression they don't really want foreigners living there. They want us to go there on holiday, spend a lot of money, then leave. I still visit there frequently but I wouldn't live there again.

Eating quality restaurant food and drinking alcohol is way cheaper in Cambodia (Phnom Penh) than Thailand (Bangkok, anyway). I've lived in both countries for a considerable time.

OP - I have done this. I would say that the 12 month Cambodian visa makes the Thai immigration more relaxed about you entering Thailand. Cambodian address not relevant unless they start to ask a lot of questions (never happened to me but I never stay more than 7 days). It might be a good idea for you to stay at least a week in Cambodia before you return to LOS. Bear in mind that in Cambodia you will soon need a work permit in addition to your ordinary visa (whether or not you are working). Not a big problem to get it but it adds to the cost. Remember to get a one month ordinary visa at the airport then extend as soon as you like at an agency, I use A2Z on st 19, corner st 130, cost 285 USD.

Thanks for the info. I'll be there at least a week. I work abroad a fair bit and Cambodia is easier to come and go from. I can't be bothered with all the hassle of Thailand/visas anymore - they should just means test anyone who wants to stay long term, anyhow that's a whole other thread, cheers

I'm currently in the process of relocating from Bangkok to Phnom Penh. I'm flying to Cambodia in a couple of days to find a place to live and get my 12 month visa. My question is this : Does anybody have any recent ex . perience of getting back into Thailand visa-exempt with a valid Cambodia visa and an address there? I have done two back to back 30 day visa runs recently - before that i was on an ed-visa. Will Thai immigration even care I have a valid Cambodia visa and address? I'd only be back in Thailand for a week or two to tie up loose ends and get the rest of my stuff. Getting a tourist visa in Phnom Penh takes a week and takes up a whole page in the passport which is a pain, not to mention expensive. Any recent experience or advice appreciated.

I can see how the victim was taken in by such a plausible story so can sympathise. Years ago a similar thing happened to me. I was told, by my mother, to take our cow to the market and sell it. On the way there I met a fella who offered to buy the cow in exchange for some 'magic beans'. Needless to say, when I returned home I was sent to bed with no supper and my mother threw the so-called 'magic beans' out of the window.

Don't worry about it, we have all heard the Ex SAS / CIA / FBI / MI5 / MI6 jerks here in the bars.

Bet you he was an FBI = FAT,BALD AND IMPOTENT.

The bars are full of them.

Well done for walking away from the <deleted>.

Yep, agreed. Some of the FBI's don't seem like it when someone younger, and better looking, comes into a bar. The younger blokes will get more female attention and they don't like it. Simple as that.

Actually once in the area airlines do not normally prevent boarding without ticket/visa - it is mostly the long haul flights that will be extra careful. So one entry would probably be all you require. There is no issue using land crossings and much local travel is done that way.

Thanks. Is it true that I'll only be granted a 14 day visa when I come back into Thailand by land from say Cambodia or Laos ? Can i get 60 day tourist visas in these countries Thai consulates before crossing the border? A bit off-topic i know but this is why I was going for a multiple entry visa. Also, do all 3 visas have to be used up within 6 months of the date issued at the consulate? Cheers again !

With a visa it is not an issue. Without a visa airline may require show of exit within the allowed stay of 30 days although Thailand is unlikely to even check or care for most visitors. So having a visa or an onward ticket would be a good idea or be prepared to buy at airport during check-in.

Many thanks. Looks like the 3 entry visa is the way to go for me then.

Hi

Does anybody know where I stand in the following situation?

The airline or Thai consulate have not been much help.

I'm flying to Bangkok from UK in 10 days with a return ticket. My return flight is June 2013.

Its my intention to travel around SE Asia until then. I'll be spending a week in Bangkok then

travelling to Vietnam. If I travel without a visa could I be refused entry at Bangkok (or even not be able to fly) given my return

flight date? Would I be better off pre-booking a flight out of Bangkok before I leave Uk and taking proof to the airport? Will it be an issue?

Any help appreciated. Thanks.

P.S Even if i did buy a 60 day tourist visa I would have though it would make no odds given my return date?