stephen tracy

Hi all, I recently returned to Thailand after being away for a few years. I came with VOA (45 days) and on Friday I had to go to IT Square to get the 30 day extension, however I was told when I was there that I needed some kind of proof of where I was staying from my landlord or they couldn't do it. I've known my landlord for 15 years and his whole family (they live in the same small building) and last time I stayed here and this time, they have not been charging me rent so there is no contract. I have no gotten him to write one up and provide copies of the other documentation so I can at least show something when I return on Monday but due to the requirement (at least as I understand it) for me to have been registered within 24 hours of arrival, the landlord has dated out contract for Sunday, the day before I return. The snag here is that when I was there on Friday, the official told me I had to prove where I had been since arriving in Bangkok. Can anyone shed any light? I'm worried I might have to fly out now if the reject it.

I spent a month in Buenos Aires in 2012 and had a great time. It's a lovely city to walk around with plenty of outdoor dining/coffee shops/ bars etc. The only negative thing I can remember about it was, unlike Bangkok, where I never worry about pick pockets on public transport and leaving my laptop on a table in a bar/restaurant when I go fo the toilet or have a cigarettes' etc, When I was in BA at that time, this was an issue but not sure how it is now. There was a lot of unemployment when I was there. Fortunately, I never had anything stolen. Neither will you if you just be a vigilant, but no need to go nuts.  Probably no worse than central London nowadays! 

On 6/17/2021 at 12:40 PM, Cake Monster said:

Every single Bar, Club and Night Spot should remain closed. As should any other establishment that could serve Alcohol.

Not being able to sit on a bar Stool, with some Lady hanging off your neck whilst being completely Rat Faced and trying to be funny, is not going to Kill you.

 

Why do you assume all people that would like to go and have a drink are sexpats that want to hang around some sleazy dive? 

4 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

What's pathetic is posters who sit in judgment of people they have never met, and snipe from behind a keyboard.

I would make the same comment to your face. 

On 4/24/2021 at 8:57 AM, Excel said:

Can not condone this idiot but given the proclivity to Thais spitting anywhere and everywhere I guess this only made the xenophobic Thai news headlines because it was a foreign person.

Thais spit everywhere?

23 hours ago, sweatalot said:

I wonder if that mask helps against Covid?

I think so, that's how he avoided the 20,000 baht fine

The only effective way I have found of losing weight is by combining eating more sensibly with 3 to 4 sessions a week (about 45 minutes each) of resistance training. After a few month's of this, I started being more free with what I ate because I had lost pretty much all lost my body fat, except a very small pocket of it on the gut, and gained a lot of muscle... After that I have kept up the gym sessions but eat and drink pretty much what I want most times and I've been ok ever since. 

13 hours ago, Excel said:

They should put BKK in shutdown now totally, not wait for it to exponentially increase. Take heed from other countries but of course TIT.

Most other countries have done a much worse job than Thailand with Covid. Why would they seek to emulate that? "TIT" here is a stupid thing to say. 

The terrace of the old Soviet Embassy, now called 'The House', next to the W Hotel on Sathorn is the one place that doesn't play annoying loud music. I often do Skype work calls there because of that... expensive though! The price you pay for the sound of silence. 

I've always felt safe in Bangkok, and Thailand in general. I lived in Buenos Aires once about 10 years ago, and back then there was loads of theft. It was one of the first things my landlady warned me about when I arrived. In Bangkok I leave my laptop on the table in outdoor coffee shops/bars etc when I go for a slash but if you did that in BA, your stuff would be gone by the time you came back. They wiz by on scooters and snatch it. It's a pity because it's a very beautiful city.

10 hours ago, NanLaew said:

The least you may need is to have either the Thai Chana or Mor Chana apps installed on your phone. AFAIK, both Bangkok's airports were outside the recently rolled back red zones. If your travel is originating in Samut Sakhon, then you will need permission, otherwise I reckon you're good to go. You may make a point of checking in at the amphur or orbortor with jurisdiction over your final domicile in Kalasin within 24-hours of arrival. Otherwise, don't be too surprised if they come looking for you first.

 

This based on the experiences of my friend, an Udon Thani based businessman who commutes by road to Bangkok twice monthly with delivery stopovers in Buriram, Kalasin on the return trip.

Thanks very much, NanLaew! I was giving up on a response and the flight is this afternoon. I think after reading this I'll give it a go. 

Hi all, I have an air ticket booked tomorrow (Friday) from BKK to KK but it looks like the latest travel news is that anyone arriving from BKK to KK will have to report to the police and/or the local health authority. which is gonna be a hassle as I'm due to grab a bus or cab from KK airport to Kalasin... Does anyone have any experience or advice? Thanks in advance!

4 minutes ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

That's on the embassies...not Thai Immigration. 

I didn't say it was

1 minute ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

And they can still stay...just get a form letter from their embassy.

If they give you one. And if not, hope that your flight doesn't get cancelled. 

This sounds like a case for Ubon Joe. I'm sure you'll get an answer soon. There is a hotline you can call, I think it's 1178 but never tried it myself

I doubt it but if you hit the ground running tomorrow with an agent, you might be able to swing a medical visa 

3 minutes ago, doublephil said:

I don't know any agents in Chiang Mai

You could try this one, it has decent reviews on Google: Chiang Mai Thai Visa Services by Nueng LCMT

You could try for a medical visa, but I'd get on to agent quickly. You probably still have just enough time if you act now. 

5 minutes ago, Jackcwba said:

Lol I remember that, trying to scare people into leaving early. Sad lonely old man. 

Why is he a "sad lonely old man"?

6 minutes ago, GeorgeCross said:

i'm thinking its going right to the wire - friday 25th at the latest

 

keep the faith gentlemen

 

 

One minute to midnight. 

I actually already paid for a 3-month Volunteer Visa as I was told I had to do it 15 days in advance. I wasn't sure about another extension so decided not to gamble on it.  I have no idea if it will be approved or not but I'll find out no later than the 24th, or so I'm told.