Sceptict11

It is entirely possible to aclimatise !

We use fans ------- Which ensure comfort both during the day and at night.

The only time our A/C is used is when we host visitors from the UK who are unused to the heat/humidity of Thailand

The best cure for a "hangover" is not to drink alcohol to excess !

It is only the moronic who suffer "hangovers"

Have mulled through different reports and video footage today and the only salient point is <deleted> were the police. Not a single trace to be seen of the bastions of law and order.

They were supposed to have been ordered to provide protection to the protesters and keep the Red faction renowned for their violence, away from each other, however, to do that you must have presence and that is something these Thaksin lackeys do not possess as their training only involves taking handouts and falsifying or ignoring evidence. They are truly a bloody disgrace to both the people and the country.

As most people apart from yourself realise, is that the police are hated by the yellow shirts!

which is why they keep a low profile!

Do you get it now or what?

The EC could have asked for police assistance to ensure voting ran smoothly, but because they are biased PRDC supporters, they didn't. As soon as Suthep's mob arrived they happily packed up shop leaving 400,000+ voters inconvenienced & disenfranchised. The mob even had pre-made signs saying that voting had been suspended, that must have been ordered days ago. In cahoots & should all be fired along with the bent judges.

400,000+ disenfranchised voters ?

Hope you have evidence for that statement

Oh Dear, Thailand really does want a civil war. <deleted> is happening.

No ........."Thailand" does not want or wish for a civil war however, the man hiding in the Middle East will stoop to whatever low life tactics that will enable his "takeover" of Thailand.

The shared minibus? That sounds a good option.

You can pay at the taxi/minibus desk as you arrive at Phuket Airport. Used to be about 160 - 180 baht/person, not sure of current price. Downside is that you might have to wait a short time until they fill the minibus, and the biggest hassle is the stop at a place wher they try to sell you a hotel room, tour, whatever. Just stay in the bus and ignore the agents. For sure it's takes longer than a taxi, but better than waiting for a bus and then having to find your way to you hotel from where the bus stops. The minibus should take you to your hotel, well, at least drop you off at the road end

Thanks, but that's not for me, I have still to get back to the airport, and theres no way I will use a taxi, or tuktuk, from what I have read on TV and elsewhere, they are to be avoided at all costs. Thanks for your help anyway.

A mini bus is bookable -------hotel - airport just ask the hotel reception staff

Easy !

A little of topic but I actually rode a RE 500 from Goa to Trivandrum the State capital of Kerala and back to Goa !

A long journey during which I experienced no mechanical problems and only one puncture !

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spelling !

Old ?

Maybe but still sad

What did you enter the country with ?

A tourist visa or did you just receive a 30 day " visa exempt " entry ?

If the former you can get a 30 day extension at an immigration office NOT at the airport ! -----------if the latter the most you will get is 7 days within which you must leave the country.

No --------you can however get a 7 day "extension " from immigration at a cost of 1900 baht OR you can leave the country and receive a 15/30 day visa exempt entry on return depending on nationality.

You never had a " visa".

You were given a "visa exempt" entry.

Do not worry!

At the worst you will have to pay 500 bht overstay !

The small overstay stamp merely indicates the fine has been paid .

If your paperwork is in order you will receive the visa

Obamra will not understand the letter as it is not written in Americanese and makes no mention of "pork barrel" politics !

Treatment of snake bite !

See the link !

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/771918-overview

In Thailand the Thai Red Cross produces snake antivenin

http://www.saovabha.com/en/product_serum.asp?nTopic=2

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insert correct link !

I am over 50 (58) retired on Social Security Disability 2006. I do not meet the requirements for a retirement Visa. My monthly income is short of what is required. I only miss it by a few hundred and I do not have the amount needed to put in a bank in Thailand. Traveled a bunch in Central & South America ( no visa needed for 3 month stay in most of those countries, then you can get as many 3 month stays as you want by leaving the country for 2 days) This will be my first in South East Asia.

However, my core question has not been specifically answered. Can I arrive being 30 day visa exempt then go to another country & get dual or Multi-entry visas?

Please answer YES or NO. Then you can add any additional info I may need. I do have a "dummy" exit ticket to Laos.

Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand

The answer you seek is yes ! However you will find it very difficult to secure any form of "multi -entry" visa unless married to a Thai.

Why not just apply for a tourist visa before leaving home and save some hassle ?

As a younger man I donated regularly.

After donation I immediately resumed normal activity including sport !

You may need to have a few days rest !

Might help to acknowledge what the Judge is reported to have said !

"Judge Jamie Tabor QC said: 'I am certainly not going to cast aspersions on your wife because it would be unfair to do so. What I am prepared to do is accept that you felt you were being used.

I am B-, 28 years old and in good health. I used to donate frequently back in the UK. I will pop down tomorrow, have been meaning to sign up for donations in the Kingdom.

Wish you all the best.

Be aware that if you were in the UK from January 1, 1980, through December 31, 1996, you may be refused owing to the very unlikely possibility of Creutzfeld-Jacob Disease having been contracted during that time.

Mario2008

An odd and rather garbled set of criteria !

Maybe the result of translation?

Go here to see a UK version of blood donation criteria which is replicated throughout the Western world with some minor , country specific differences !

http://www.blood.co.uk/giving-blood/who-cant-give-blood/

So , the question has to be asked , is it the lady attempting to sell her house or a house which belongs to someone else ?

Time for a Lawyer's opinion ?

For the helmet detractors !

https://www.east.org/tpg/MotorcycleHelmet.pdf

Thanks but it is still not a very satisfactory situation for any other applicant having the same problem

Agreed !

It is a well thought out mess !

Does triple entry visas give you 9 months time in Thailand? I know from personal experience that a double entry can give you 6 months. So I assume a triple entry would give you 9 months. But I read somewhere that it is somehow limited to 6 months. Is this correct?

The "visa" will have a validity of 6 months ----- All entry's must be made while the visa remains valid.

Having spent more than a little time in India I would suggest complying with whatever the bureaucracy demands !

Complaining will change nothing !

Just received an E Mail from them:

Mr. xxxxxxxx

I can confirm that your passport has been issued and printed and should be with you shortly.

Regards,

Liverpool overseas team 2

Oh well.

Did you provide any "evidence" of address ?

If so what was used ?

So I would need to cancel my tourist visa then apply for business visa, work 6 days and re-apply for a tourist visa.

A tourist visa expressly excludes working !

Just for information here are the BA "rules" which are adhered to by many airlines.

http://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/special-assistance/medical-conditions

And the WHO guidlines

http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2005/9241580364_chap2.pdf

Note !

Failure to consult the airline about "fitness to fly" requirements may result in a refusal to board an individual.