golden farang

14 hours ago, jgm005 said:

Three days from the time RTC DC received the documents. Sent on a Saturday via UPS overnight. Received Monday. COE emailed to me on Tuesday. Got passport with visa on Wednesday. Again, UPS overnight.

That's how it should be done in every embassy. ????

2 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

?? erm... thats a very odd post.

 

No one has attacked you - advice has been offered to be sceptical of information from someone who uses ‘hyperbolic language’ - Embassies do not hold passports hostage !!! the idea is preposterous, as is the suggestion that I might work in an Embassy - thats just very strange.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think it is very strange to hold passport in embassy weeks and not tell reason for it. Dont think it happens in any other countries embassies.

How long before your flight did you got your passport with visa back?

11 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Basically no since the test and fit to fly is only needed to board the flight.

 

There may be some odd embassies that don't do it like others. I have not heard of them holding a passport or COE until the test is done.

Ok, thanks @ubonjoe

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

Don’t believe anyone who uses such hyperbolic language in such circumstances - Embassies do not hold your passport or anything else ‘hostage’ !!!

Why the attack, you perhaps work in the embassy? 

What else would you call it if his visa and coe are ready and they keep passport until couple days before flight? Why not give it to him already if they not need to see the covid test?!

Hi Joe, so what you are saying that embassy need to see covid test done 72hrs before they release your passport and visa from embassy? Im asking for a friend and embassy in europe.

Thing is he send passport to embassy 2-3 weeks before flight to Thailand and embassy say visa is ready and coe but they dont give passport back to him until 2-5 days before travel date. Is this normal? Could it be because they need see covid test done 72hrs before flight?

How fast you got your passport back from the embassy after visa application? Some are saying they keep passport and coe "hostage" at the embassy until 2-5 days before departure date to Thailand. And you needed to show covid test to the Thai embassy?

7 minutes ago, Aditi Sharma said:

Why do you say that, Sir? 

When did you see sign like this last time? 

Not easy to open bank account. They not want farangs to them banks. Kasikorn would open if have work visa but not with non o or retirement visa. Gone are the days of "Love farang" signs and opening bank account with tourist visa.

Looks horrific. Same same like american corolla.

You cannot apply for another visa while in the country.
You could apply for a one year extension of stay based upon marriage during the last 30 days of any of the 90 day entries from the visa at your local immigration office.. You would need 400k baht in a Thai bank for 2 months or proof of 40k baht income.

Just wanted to comment that a 7% interest will double a loan in a decade (google rule of 72).

If take 1 million baht loan for 10 years at 7% interest. I pay back 2 million baht?

1. Toyota Yaris G 599,000b

2. Mazda 2 sedan 1.3 high 610,000b

3. Ford Fiesta titanium 1.0 664,000b with discount

If buy with finance compare interest rates sometimes theyr 0%.

^{It´s just s500/600 with added maybach logos thats why cheaper than the original.}

My advice get the focus and not look back. Top model for under 600k.

First, why would someone shopping for an SUV want a Focus?

Second, the top model Focus is 1,070,000 Baht.

Third, have you ever read any of the Ford related threads here?

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you did not read this?

At this stage I have essentially decided to cancel the order. I'll also be taking a long holiday in a month or so, and I don't want the car arriving while I am gone (or just before, for that matter). I don't fancy parking my brand new vehicle in the condo garage for nearly two months immediately after delivery. So, I have been looking at alternatives with my must-have features (6 airbags, leather seats, reasonable city size) and am thinking about nearly-new vehicles like the MY2013 Ford Focus Titanium+, which can be had for about 60% of the price of the HRV-EL thanks to very rapid depreciation of Fords. Doesn't have everything I want, but would suit my needs for running around the city a few times a month when BTS is not convenient. Currently have an Accord rental, which is nice to drive but a pain to maneuver and park here in central BKK.

2nd hand 13-14 model focus can get for under 600k.

"have you ever read any of the Ford related threads here?" Yes.

My advice get the focus and not look back. Top model for under 600k.

Sound like ball-joints needs to be replaced.

One option to keep in mind theres many used cars 13-14 models with low kms for sale example honda crv at 800-900b price range. Good luck.

^{I would cancel the order and walk to other dealer or change brand. How much you paid deposit for them? usually it's about 5k.}

How about Thai/farang couples who are back in farangland do you show same affection out public like in Thailand? Kiss kiss and holding hands when back homeland? I dont kiss out public but i quess its more relaxed feeling here for many.

Ok. Happy motoring!

That's not much of overfill and the engine has higher oil consumption if overfilled and will be normal in time. Not worry about it! better have oil than no oil..

Good looking truck! Are those day time lamps on all time when there's power? is that carryboy sx cover? another one is s5 "suv look" cover that looks good but would not fit if have that sport bar.

I bought a Brio (hatch) for my wife and it's great. Park anywhere (almost), fuel efficient, and has everything you would want from a small city car.

The AC does the job of keeping the windows mist free, it's not a problem sir.

Good luck

Ok,thx for the reply sir. I have seen many other cars too without the window setting in Thailand. I quess lack of window vent is only a problem in colder climate countries.

How does the air vent work on the brio when it has only 2 setting for face and legs,and none for window? not mist the windscreen on heavy rain? i think cost cutting gone too far on that.

Is the 30baht fee healthcare for foreigners still or did the new government remove it?

Have you ever tested for asthma? maybe you not get enough oxygen and you feel light pain and numbness in muscles. Could be some kind of allergy too. I take aerius 5mg once a day for allergy when needed,works well and not make tired.