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My passport was stolen whilst overseas. it contains my visa extension stamp and my re-entry permit stamp. what should I do about the visa and re-entry stamps?

Surprised no one has given you this link... it should help....

I would take your South African license with you as well as IDL .... read here for other details of what you need to do...

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/588910-what-do-i-need-to-apply-for-thai-drivers-licence-on-koh-samui/?p=5725755&hl=driving+licence

Due to an oversight, I just realised that my one year International Driving Permit expired 2 weeks ago. I do have my valid South African driving licence. Can anyone advise me on the procedure for applying for a Thai driving licence and whether I should disclose my expired IDP?

A squeeze of lime in my Southern Comfort and ginger ale also goes down well.

Not content with oppressing their own .... now they try it on the Brits.

Rule Brittania !!!

Sadly Un has no "waves" to rule

Brittannia waives the rules.

I have MM2H 10 year visa, but chose Thailand instead to retire. Penang: no language problem; crime minimal with strict law enforcement; clean water from the tap; house and land ownership permitted; environment issues strongly enforced; however, seemed somewhat dull and sterile compared to Thailand and more expensive. Thailand: language problem; people not as peaceful and tolerant as expected; driving is a nightmare; visa and residence rules much harsher; not as crime-free as expected; many ladies seeking (older) farangs but expect financial support for relatives etc; however, free and easy lifestyle, easy social life etc.

I'm still not sure if I made the right decision.

The reason the grass is greener on the other side of the fence is that there is more shit there.

according to guidance notes from Immigration, a doctor's health certificate is also required.

A medical certificate is not required according to police order 777/2551.

I don know where you got the guidance notes but they are wrong.

the notes were from the Immigration office in Nathon.

I have two questions: -

1. Given that local water cannot be used for cooking, is it OK to boil eggs in it, or must one use drinking water?

2. Where, if anywhere, can I get non-stick pan spray for cooking?

I am in Samui.

I was quoted a reasonable premium for a policy at my age (74, living in Samui, with a Bt 40 000 excess), but then discovered that if I go into Bangkok International, there is a 25% co-payment (the only hospital in Thailand where this applies), plus another 25-30% co-payment if over 70, plus no cover for dental or vision over 65 or pre-existing conditions. On top of that, there are maximum payments for certain procedures/complaints, but no reduction in premium for these factors. I was left wondering if they would ever have to pay for anything.

I was told by my Kasikorn branch that if I sold my house for Bt 15 million I could send the money to my overseas account as long as I gave copies of the sale contract and that I brought money in (less then 15 million) to buy the house.

according to guidance notes from Immigration, a doctor's health certificate is also required.

I have a one year retirement multiple entry visa and need to apply for a re-entry permit to go overseas. what information do I need to provide? do I have to give flight details for example or is the permit for general cover?

Couldn't agree more. Motorbike drivers seem to believe they are invincible, infallible and immortal, despite the evidence to the contrary.

I retired to Thailand (Koh Samui) from Bedfordview, Johannesburg 7 months ago. Bought a house before coming and had many holidays here. I don't know the places you mentioned, but my advice is live there for 6 months to see if you like it and the Thai lifestyle, before committing.

Also suffer from intermittent signal loss with TOT (in Samui). Technician said both router and line were OK and problem caused by variations in line voltage... so off he went.

By way of continuation, can anyone offer advice on where to get the best value for money breast enhancement surgery. Most of the big hospitals charge 100 to 120 thousand Baht.

If God did not exist, man would have to invent him.

Back in Johannesburg I used to buy Portuguese bread which was really good. If trying to make it, what is different to the basic recipe?

I often wonder if the proliferation of motorbikes is a form of population control.

There are nearly always pull issues and push issues. Living in South Africa, the push issues were crime (with associated violence), the rising power of the Unions, ANC corruption and incompetence, anti-business and worker friendly legislation etc etc. The pull issues

were friendly and non-aggressive people, similar cost of living to SA, no winter. I was 72 and retired here. Of course the reality is not always what one expects, especially as some Thais are not without aggression and Thailand has its own political problems. Also the cost of living is actually higher than SA (in Samui).

My GF had no idea who Madiba was. I find that most Thais have never heard of South Africa, never mind its most famous politician/freedom fighter. It does seem that the education system is very insular. Having said that, I also found people in the USA very ignorant of anything outside their borders. They seem to think that lions roam the streets of Johannesburg and most people live in mud huts. I was once asked by a young lady (not that young) in Baltimore where I came from. When I answered London she said "isn't that near the Eiffel tower?"

thanks for the helpful replies.

does anyone know where I can get a passport photo in Bophut?