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4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Wheel chair races down Soi Bintabaht sounds a good idea?

Nothing changed then.

On 20th Sept. I flew HKT - DOH - LHR with ฿450 RA test only.

One shot AZ rec’d in Bangkok 29th July 

On 20th Sept. I flew HKT - DOH - LHR with ฿450 RA test only.

IKEA did them for 2000 Baht and then if you brought the tree back after it was dead they would dispose of it and give you 1000 Baht back in store credit.

I got one last year but then the word got around and this year they sold out within the first week.

Hopefully they will get more for next year.

I got one last year from Ikea - great deal; especially with the return credit scheme.

This year they seem to have sold out in record time.

I'm sure that's not because some buyers bought them up to sell in their own shops at greatly marked up prices! I wonder how many 'unused' trees get returned to Ikea this year?

The Inter Continental Hotel on Suk has an outlet on ground floor and basement - can't recall the name. Also the Asia Hotel used to have an Argentinean outlet with the same concept, mind you that was years ago, but might be worth checking.

John,

Try the Brazilian Restaurant (Fo-Go-Vio is what I think it's called) on the ground floor of the Hotel next to the Gaysorn Mall on Suk. They have a pretty popular after-dinner Latin dance thing going on a couple of times each week. Even if Latin ain't your Mum's bag, she'll probably be able to get info on other dance venues from the regulars there. (Food's good to!)

Following found in FAQ section of www.thailandlaw.com

Q. In case a Thai company wishes to have a foreign technician to install machinery and to teach their Thai staff for 1 - 2 weeks how to operate the machinery, would this foreigner be required to apply for a work permit?

A. In case of necessary and urgent work to be carried out over a period of not more than 15 days, a work permit is not required. However, a notification needs to be filed with the respective authorities.

Hope it helps.

I'm a British National aged 47, employed as a Ship's Captain with a British company, working six weeks 'on' followed by six weeks vacation. I wish to spend most of my vacation time in Thailand, and have been travelling frequently to Thailand for the last 3 - 4 years, entering on 30 day visas granted on arrival.

In 2003 I purchased a condo in Bangkok which I intend to decorate over the next few months. The purchase was conducted legally and I hold a Tor Tor 3 in respect of the funds used, and the property title documents.

Moving in to the condo has presented a number of obstacles which I am keen to resolve - and ask for any advice that can help me do so.

1) I wish to have a broardband internet connection. (I currently have a pre-paid dial-up account).

2) I wish to have a mobile phone account that will give me overseas roaming. (I currently have a pre-paid account that keeps getting cancelled if not used or topped up for a month).

3) I would like to have a bank current account, which allows credit cards and internet banking. (I currently have a deposit account and ATM card).

4) I would like to import some (duty free) personal effects to help furnish my condo.

5) I intend to hire a car for use during my periods 'in residence', and would need a Thai driving license.

I'm given to believe that the above are only available to Foriegners who have valid work permits. Does anyone know different?

I do not wish to work in Thailand - I do want to continue to work overseas but spend 5 -6 months each year living in the condo I own in BKK and spending money in the Kingdom. Being able to accomplish the above would make this goal so much more feasable.

If there is no way around the requirement for a work permit, does anyone have any suggestions about how I would be able to get one? (whilst still working overseas on my current (6 weeks 'on', 6 weeks 'off') rota).

All suggestions gratefully received.