Everything posted by kuzie57
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Golf Trip to Chiang Mai
I would play Gassan Legacy , Mae Jo is in really good condition at the moment and has good stay and play packages, try and get to Highlands,you won't be disappointed.
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Convert Visa free to Non O Retirement
That is how I did mine 14 years ago, but now in Aus to do the pension, I am still on my original "O" currently, I rang the embassy and the lady told me that I could only get an "OA" in Australia and would have to get the "O" in Thailand if I let the current extension lapse, and that was last week. Good to hear that it can still be optained in Aus.
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Convert Visa free to Non O Retirement
Not possible in Australia, they will only issue "OA" through the Thai Embassy in Canberra. Easiest way is to come in visa exempt and optain an "O" Visa whilst in Thailand. As stated an agent will be very helpful for this initial "O" Visa.
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Surprised no reaction from BYD owners on this forum
Not just assumptions, go to one2car it's all there.
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Need advice for an automatic bike
I would go for the X Max, know a few that have them and they are more than satisfied. I am based in Chiang Mai and they use them in the mountains for quite long rides. Both bikes are easy to ride so city riding is not an issue. One moved from the Forza and is happy he did. I have the baby brother N Max as my 7-11 bike and it goes great. Some will say different as it does revolve around personal preference. Both have good resale values.
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Surprised no reaction from BYD owners on this forum
To get a real time depreication on vehicles, just look at the Hybrid Mercedes and compaire the same class be it S, E or C and look at the difference in price between that and a naturally aspirated vehicle of the same year, even hybrids depericate way quicker than a petrol/deisel of the same model and year, so the plug ins of course will be even quicker to depreicate.
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Surprised no reaction from BYD owners on this forum
To get a real time depreication on vehicles, just look at the Hybrid Mercedes and compaire the same class be it S, E or C and look at the difference in price between that and a naturally aspirated vehicle of the same year, even hybrids depericate way quicker than a petrol/deisel of the same model and year, so the plug ins of course will be even quicker to depreicate.
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Foreigner married to Thai - laws regarding home ownership
Condos can be owned by a foreign person.
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annual fee charged on foreign customer credit card
I had a SCB platinum visa which was last year rebranded to CardX never a change on either.
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Places to EAT around Chiang Mai - reviews and discussion
Very surprised that no one has mentioned " TWIST Chiang Mai" ( was Twist by David), the owner is David from "Davids Kitchen". A great place to eat with the same great food and service you would have expected from Davids Kitchen. The food is a little more fusion but well worth the visit.
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800 baht for a Residence Certificate at Immigration ??
Just get a Yellow Book and save all the hassle.
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Aus Mobile Phone Provider
Strange as this may sound but Aldi the supermarket has GREAT deals on pre paid sims. I used them on my last trip home from a friends recomendation.
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2 overland runs used up, best to extend? Fly out to where and back from Chiang mai?
If you want to fly out from Chiang Mai go to Luang Prabang in Laos. Great city and can fly direct.
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Foreign currency accounts
Can't comment on BKK bank but unless rules have changed you do not need a work permit to open a FCA with SCB I have 2, US$ and AUD, but you can not trans to a baht account without visiting your branch.
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Entering permanently without onward flight booked
When I returned to thailand after a 3 week holiday in Australia, I was asked by the airline staff when I checked in and had to show my retirement extension in my passport to be able to board the aircraft without an onward ticket.
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If Thailand refused you, where would you live? And why?
Mauritius, a little more expensive but beautiful beaches, great food and landscape. Visa options are easier and less expensive than here as well.
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Last day before turning 50
One should never complain about getting old, it is a thing that a lot of people have not had the chance to experience.
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I thought extortion was illegal? International shipper does it again
From my experience here I have found it sooo much easier to just send via normal post, granted it takes a little longer but way less hassles.
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Retirement visa overhaul in the wind, gangs run out of town : Tim Newton Today - August 2
On that premise you would be looking at 100k PM. Total speculation.
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Buying International Stocks with Money in Thailand
Google "SAXO BANK" in Singapore, you can open an online trading account with them quite easily.
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Check in at International or Domestic terminal at CNX?
In May I went to Australia and return from CNX, you will clear immigration here in CNX and will get the C.I.Q sticker applied to your shirt, so you stay in international all the way to your destination. As mentioned before you will get both boarding passes here in CNX.