torrow

Hi, I have a non imm O (from London being in reciept of state pension). My first 90 days is almost up. I assume I can I just leave the country and return a few days later? Do I need a re-entry permit or any paper work from immigration before I go? Thank you.

I think the OP is a Brit. Why not just go back to London once a year and get a Non O based on being in receipt of a state pension.

There is no station in Krabi. Going to Bangkok, the closest railway station is Na San near Surat Thani. Bus fare to the station and a sleeper train ticket will set you back B1000. You can can a flight for less at the moment.

Hi, I'm buying my first used car.

It will be over 7 years old so an mot is required. Are cars usually sold with an mot and will it be transferred?

Should I expect it to be taxed and insured?

If I buy a car in the next province, am I making a problem for myself?

1 hour ago, ubonjoe said:

Not a problem to get a new 90 entry from a multiple entry non-o visa there.

The 960 baht includes the trip across no mans land and back and 500 baht for a Myanmar border pass.

Many thanks

Hi, is Ban Phu Nam Ron ok to activate another 90 days of a Non O? Is the price B960 and does that include everything?

I'm about to apply for a Non O based on my UK State pension. I'm asking people who have already done this... what docs were required? did you apply by post or go to the embassy in London? were there any issues or problems I should be aware of.

Hi. Can I get a 30 day visa exemption from Ranong? I understand there's a boat deal from Andaman Club - is this still correct and what is the cost please? I looked through some previous posts on here but the info is confusing. Does the deal price include a hotel and is there a casino too? Thank you.

I've done this. All they wanted to see was my Thai driving licence and visa. No proof of address was required.

If I'm staying in a hotel and want to extend my tourist visa, what documents are required from the hotel? This will be Phuket or Pattaya.

Kota Bharu

1 hour ago, radiomore said:

Has anyone been to Kota Bharu recently? I did some research and it looks like that's kind of a dangerous area to be in as there's a minor war on the Malaysian/Thai border... the French government recommends against travel there without a pressing reason:

 

Kota Bharu is fine. It's a Muslim town so don't expect any bars. The border town of Sungai Kolok is where the problems start. I travel regularly to there and wander round without issue but armed soldiers on the train are a sign it's not all good. They're not interested in Westerners but there is always the risk of getting caught up in bomb blast or something. Someone shot at the train a few weeks ago.

The consulate at Kota Bhuru requires ticket out, hotel booking and bank statements for a TV.

Thanks

If I pick up a red stamp with a tourist visa, will that affect any other type of visa application such as a Non O?

I have 4 tourist visas already from Laos, 2 from each consulate. My last was from Savannakhet. I need 1 more (hopefully my last). Which consulate would be better for me to get another tousrist visa, Savannakhet or Vientiane?

Is Patong Beach immigration office open? Last time I went, it was closed for renovation

The plane ticket is non negotiable according to friends who've recently been. The border at Sungai Kolok seems strict but fair, the last time I went through they were picky about my entry card. Usual rules - be ready to show B20k.

You will have to buy an air ticket out and book some hotel accommodation.... why not just fly to Udon Thani and cross to Vientiane? From your place via DMK you can be there leisurely by late afternoon. There you will only need to show a passport.

1 hour ago, Airbagwill said:

Thanks for the replies....

I'm changing jobs and location, but there is gap between finishing one and starting the other.

I've not had a tourist vis a for about 2 years

I current visa is a B visa. 

It seems I need 20k in hand and 20k in a bank?

How about a balance in a British account? Is that acceptable?

I was thinking of taking my car.....I've driven to Penang before, but I wasn't on a visa run.

I've done a couple of visa runs to Laos both tourist and B visa.......however I'm moving to Suratthani, so it looks like Kota Bharu would be nearest?

I'm very familiar with Laos, but I've heard over the years of the changeable nature of Penang.....I didn't know about Kota Bharu.

Kota Bharu is ok. You will need a bank statement, plane ticket out of Thailand and hotel booking. The consulate is very quiet and you should dress properly. There are no bars in Kota Bharu but you can buy beer at some restos in China town. It's not far from the border, there are plenty of taxis that will take you directly to the consulate or there is a regular bus into town. The consulate is within easy walking distance of the bus station. From Surat Thani you could take a train almost to the border.

5 hours ago, Briggsy said:

@torrow

 

I used a screen shot of my UK TSB account.

 

About 500 m down from the consulate, that's downhill, back into town, there is a shop selling school stuff that has an internet connection and a photocopy service. You can log in to your internet banking and print it off there. But it would be easier to prepare everything at home before you set off for Laos if possible.

 

The shop is somewhere near this Google Map reference

16.576414, 104.755220

Thanks for the info. Yes, I can print this before I leave but that will be a couple of days before I arrive at the consulate. Wasn't sure if that was acceptable.

5 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

You will need to show a bank statement (print or a screenshot will be accepted) or a bank book. I have not heard of any rule for how up to date it should be.

Are you saying they don't actually require a printed copy and just seeing a screen shot on your phone is sufficient.?

What's the best way to show 20k at Savanakhet? How up to date does it need to be? Does the place near the consulate print bank statements?

How much does Savanakhet want to see in the bank? Do they still want a fight out and hotel booking. There is conflicting info here

2 weeks seems to be the norm, I actually got mine back in 10 days

10 hours ago, Briggsy said:

I got a Single Entry Tourist Visa.

 

Here's the website

Thanks, this is useful info. How many TV you have already and what happened at the airport when you arrived in Thailand?

If an immigration officer asked to see 20K, could you show the money on the K Bank app? Being realistic, the IO can see your entry/exit history so it's pointless trying to play the tourist.

6 hours ago, Briggsy said:

Don't sweat, I have 9 TV's in my current passport and another 7 to go till I can get the retirement extension.

 

Can you fulfil the Savannakhet requirements if you are wary about Vientiane and Penang? Also, Hong Kong may be possible. There are trip reports on here.

What are the requirements for Savannaket?