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2 hours ago, Pla Simon said:

 

Got a mate staying in Pratumnak - he pays 2,600 thb for border bounce - all in, including pick up / drop off and lunch.

 

Books on Line app.

Good price. Is it a 6 seater van?

4 hours ago, Fujionrye said:

Jomtien bus to the airport is 150 baht

As I said earlier, I'd rather spend 1k for a comfy car to take me door-to-door without wasting hours just waiting to get on the Jomtien bus and sharing it with 30 other folks.

10 minutes ago, Olmate said:

Its 150bht bus direct to Swampy, KL entry free, next! 

And you need to make your way to the bus terminal on Theppasit Rd, Jomtien to be able to take that bus. I'd rather not waste an extra few hours which includes going to the Jomtien bus terminal, buying a bus ticket then having to wait a few hours till the bus leaves due to so many other people also wanting to take the cheap bus.

Then you need to do the same at the airport to come back to Pattaya and I've seen the queues for the bus line to buy a bus ticket to Pattaya at the airport. It's ridiculously so long.

I'd rather just pay the 1k each way and get a comfy car to and from the airport door-to-door, without all the hassles, all the people and all the time wasted. That's what I keep doing each & every single time I need to make a trip to the airport or from the airport to Pattaya.

On 3/14/2024 at 9:12 AM, brianthainess said:

Tell the Norway Embassy she wants her Passport back Now, or you will make a police report of Theft. Sounds dramatic but it is what would be necessary to obtain a new Passport.

On 3/14/2024 at 9:16 AM, brewsterbudgen said:

How can the Norwegian Embassy hold her passport for a year!  As a Laotian she needs her passport for Extensions, 90-day reports etc and for ID purposes while living in Thailand.  

Makes no sense that the Norwegian Embassy would be holding her passport hostage. If so, yes, report it to the cops and go to all media to expose the Norwegian embassy.

50 minutes ago, TaaSaparot said:

So, you live at the airport?

Costs 1k to the airport & 1k back to Pattaya by a private taxi service. That's 2k spent. Add the cost of flights, visas for neighbouring countries, etc. and it's easily double a van trip. I know, I've done the flying trip a few times in the past.

3 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Age discrimination  is just another woke whine surely! Retirement is expected to be older people. 

Who says you need to be an old to retire? Plenty of younger folks who can retire without working.

1 hour ago, jacko45k said:

It is called a retirement Visa (Extension actually) for a reason, and aimed at a particular market. It isn't a responsibility of Thailand to provide a home for all and sundry..... but if the young cry babies can afford the 800k, easily, add a 100k to it and get an elite for 5 years. 

The smart ones don't want to throw away their money for nothing, they'd rather keep their money and invest it wisely. If Thailand would allow the 800k to stay in a bank instead of being a fee paid to be wasted on an Elite visa, then it would make sense for younger folks. Otherwise the younger crowd will stick with METV and visa exempt entries, which really should only be used for the under 50s who can't qualify for a retirement visa due to age discrimination.

14 hours ago, Dolf said:

Where is exciting for you?

Somewhere with something to do and with people around. Anywhere where there are beaches or the city life.

2 hours ago, Maestro said:

 

At what immigration office is this the case?

Jomtien

1 hour ago, Stevey said:

Just a quick one , but this could escalate into a long thread about what a 5hithouse I am, that I don’t know what I’m talking about and that I should get a penis extension.

Too much info my friend. We don't need to know if you have a short one.

7 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Were they Swiss too?

No, the Swiss only like to beat up women.

I'm guessing they were probably America, the grafitti is all over the US.

12 hours ago, Liquorice said:

You need to redo your maths calculations.

Using 2 VE entries in one calendar year + extensions would amount to a total stay of almost 4 months.
30 + 30 + 30 + 30.
Using 2 VE entries in the following calendar year + extensions would also total almost 4 months.

30 + 30 + 30 + 30.

Total 240 days, almost 8 months, not 10.

 

The METV could allow you to stay for almost 9 months in the same calendar year. There are also no limits to the number of land border entries using a valid multi entry visa.

You forgot the initial fly-in by air and 30 day extension, which gives you an extra 2 months at the beginning. So that would be 10 months.

On 3/3/2024 at 11:20 PM, Startmeup said:

Getting my Honda ADV 160 this week. What modifications have you guys done on your bike that has had a positive benefit compared to factory spec?

Im thinking I will get a phone holder for using maps while driving. Maybe a tinted front screen.
Ive seen some bikes at night with extra spot lights, sometimes yellow and I could see them being helpful for night driving.
Curious about the benefits of getting one of those almost looks like a half cages that I see on the lower front end of some bikes?

I wouldn't call it a positive mod, but for lots of Thai people they seem to like to take out their mirrors from the bike so they can't see anyone behind them.

16 minutes ago, Celsius said:

you must be in your 60's by now and you still border hopping with backpackers in their 20'?

Are you referring to myself? If so, nope, I'm still below the age of 40.

2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Who cares about your office Jomtien. 

There are approx 75 immigration offices.

Some are rogue. Think CM another 

 

Here is part of 2.2 Changed in June 2020.

 

"The alien as defined in paragraph one shall include those who

being granted multiple-visa who leaves and returns to the Kingdom with specified

time in the visa, and those with re-entry permit." 

I think they OP would care, as he said his office is Jomtien.

2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Again more misinformation. 

The OP does not requure a new TM30. 

For those that do eg extension to tourist visa or visa exempt the usual fine would be 800b 

It's 1,600 baht at Jomtien, always has been. I know, because a while ago I had to pay this fine, about a year ago. Unless they've started offering 50% off discounts recently.

6 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Wrong.

Perhaps at few immigration offices that are not adhering to current law re TM30

I like to listen to the TM30 desk girls at Jomtien and get the info straight from the horses mouth. Twice I asked them, both times when I was reporting my TM30 to them, being the exact same address I was staying at on a METV. They gave me the exact same answer two times. Plus the queue ticket girls also say the same thing.

Up to the OP if he wants to do it or not. 1,600 baht fine awaits in the future and he will need to do it anyway if he needs to do something at immigration down the track.

2 minutes ago, Celsius said:

omg breaking news

Hahaha.......well, I never thought of this strategy before or saw anyone post this strategy before.

3 hours ago, John8 said:

Thanks for the reply.

Jomtien

Ouch, if you don't report as I said in my post, enjoy a nice 1,600 baht fine from them. Good luck, hope you like paying them fines if you don't listen and report.

4 hours ago, John8 said:

Hello everyone.

 

Do I still need to do a TM30 again after a border-run if I havent moved adress? the TM30 has already been done once by the landlord when I arrived in Thailand the first time.

 

Regards John

Yes, you must do it. Each and every time you enter Thailand on a METV you must report your address, even if it's the exact same address, usually within 72 hours of arriving.

This post here got me thinking, why hasn't anyone ever mentioned something like this strategy on this forum? 

On 3/13/2024 at 10:24 AM, impulse said:

 

That's good to know for someone who may have done a border bounce in October and another in December.  They can do another in January...  Meaning that, with extensions, they can stay 8 months without hopping on a flight (if they time it right).

That said, I wonder how the IO's would perceive that.

That's actually not a bad strategy that I never thought of before. You could really stay for a total of 10 months.

Arrive by air from your home country visa exempt in August, 30 day extend in September. 1st border bounce in October, 30 day extend in November. 2nd border bounce in December, 30 day extend in January. Now it's a new year so you have another 2 border bounces to use again. 1st border bounce in February, 30 day extend in March. 2nd border bounce in April, 30 day extend in May, which expires beginning of June.

Why has nobody ever mentioned this strategy on this forum? You could have 10 months in Thailand on visa exempts and extensions like this without any visa hassles!! Why even need to apply for a METV which would give you a maximum of 9 months but in reality it's closer to 8 months due to date of METV being issues, etc.

On 3/13/2024 at 10:24 AM, impulse said:

 

That's good to know for someone who may have done a border bounce in October and another in December.  They can do another in January...  Meaning that, with extensions, they can stay 8 months without hopping on a flight (if they time it right).

That said, I wonder how the IO's would perceive that.

That's actually not a bad strategy that I never thought of before. You could really stay for a total of 10 months.

Arrive by air from your home country visa exempt in August, 30 day extend in September. 1st border bounce in October, 30 day extend in November. 2nd border bounce in December, 30 day extend in January. Now it's a new year so you have another 2 border bounces to use again. 1st border bounce in February, 30 day extend in March. 2nd border bounce in April, 30 day extend in May, which expires beginning of June.

Why has nobody ever mentioned this strategy on this forum? You could have 10 months in Thailand on visa exempts and extensions like this without any visa hassles!! Why even need to apply for a METV which would give you a maximum of 9 months but in reality it's closer to 8 months due to date of METV being issues, etc.