smacko

i 2nd what britmaveric said about German's.

grrrrrrr

i was travelling around EU for most of last year, and generally people were rating americans are the worst tourists.

one american i spoke to told me stories of other americans he had met, that would put Canadian flags on there packs, because they believed they would be treated better.....

as for american's in LOS, i wouldn't worry about it.

as long as you respect the locals, you wont have any problem (regardness of were your from)

two very different countries.

i'd say, go over and visit him, see how you like it.. then start thinking about the future.. theres no reason to rush things.

does anyone have links/info on off shore banking?

thanks

spoke the commbank

fee's are as follows

$5 per ATM withdraw

$1.5 per eftpos transaction

$28 for wire transfer

$1.5 for currency conversion on CC.

personally i'd be checking with your local customs.

is TOT widely available in bangkok?

anyone know if an australia adsl modem with work okay?

well i dont have a degree... so boo!!!

Did a search, but didn't find much feedback on this.

I'm just wondering what Australian banks people are using to withdraw from ATM's in Thailand. Or is it a better option to open a local account and fund transfer from Aus.

Which Bank?

Account Type?

Card Type?

What are fee's?

any input to aid my decision would be appreciated.

cheerz

would be great to get a work permit with the visa...

but i'm sure it will be years before their available.

ahhh..... thanks Axel you've made it all very clear.

me too..

whats the monthly cost, speed, download limit and contract lengths.

will be looking to connect broadband to the apartment i rent for at least 3months.

so each stay is a max of 90days,

and you can re enter for a total of 15months ?

in order to stay for the 15months, how many times do i need to re-enter.

i'm going to sound really dumb here but, please explain this

'giving you 15 months time in LOS from a 1 year visa!!'

what is LOS? (seen it everywhere, dunno what it is).

also with the Non-Immigrant Visa -O (multiple entry) hows the path work, your talking about 15months, how does that work?

People recommend to go through the consulate in Brisbane rather then Melbourne??

Does the visa start from the date it's issued or when I enter thailand?

thanks.

most likely wont be starting a business on this first trip, but i do have a possible thai employer.

i have a UK credit card and i'm living in australia.

my UK credit card statements are sent to my australian address.

i dont see why this would be any different

Gday,

Okay just a little quick background info.

Age: 21

Nationally: Australian / Czech (dual citizen, born in aus)

Status: Single

Location: Melbourne

I’m looking at going to Thailand (Bangkok) for my 3rd visit in the next few months.

I Planing on staying for a minium 3months (more likely 6-9months) and renting an apartment during this time.

I’m going to see friends, and to look into wether I can start up some kind of business (no idea what yet).

I am a listed director of my dad’s small company.

I am trying to decide which visit I should apply for.

Obviously a Non-Immigrant Visa, but for which category.

O or B

Can I use looking into a business venture as a reason for category B?

Hopefully I’ve given you all the information you’d need to advise me.

This really is a great site, I was totally lost till i found this.

Thanks.

smacko