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I could have written that myself. We probably were in the same bars at the same time back them. Today? No thanks. The noise, the crazy foreigners... But I think back then it was easy to meet some young office girl going for a night out. Today, it is all professional mercenaries. Money makers. Those good old days are gone. But I do remember the great frustration because of girls always wanting a bite to eat on the street until the sun comes up.

It is easy money for these "doctors". But I need to ask the question if they have a P.H.D. in dermatology or not . I honestly don't know. My brother is a well known surgeon in orthopedics. He sews fingers back together and reconnects nerves etc. under microscope. When I asked him if he likes it, he replied, "No, half the people don't pay and it goes to Collections. I wish I did cosmetic surgery. Cash up front."

Thanks everyone. I was also handed "Acknowledgement of T&C's" and "Acknowledgement of Overstay Penalties" forms. Good grief. What will they think of next? I am glad I took the trek out to CW yesterday as there is NO documented printout lists available to prepare someone for all this.

I just returned from CW and asked the front desk for the latest TM7. When I mentioned it was for extension based on Retirement, the officer also handed me the attach "Statement" form. I have never seen this before nor seen it mentioned anywhere. Who is supposed to complete it as a "guarantor"? Are they supposed to come to the Immigration Interview with me to present it? The list keeps growing. Statement.pdf

I think Meetup.com is what you want. Take a look.

When you re-entered the country, the 90-day clock resets and starts over. The system just doesn't know you have been away.

I buy HEPA filter sheets from Lazada and tape them to the aircon input screens. Very cheap solution. Try it. After 1 week and am shocked how dirty it looks. I can't believe what we are breathing is this bad.

Agreed. Their standards are high. Just keep in mind, they can recommend solutions, but you have the right to decline them and take a more conservative approach. They will give you the options. I have been very happy with this dental hospital for 10+ years. I got my first crown/root canal there and 5+ year later still going strong. They make the crowns onsite. Go have lunch and it is ready.

Rich people. Which seems to be the demographic Thailand is trying to attract. (Ummm .. Singapore seems to have figured out how to attract the wealthy.). Regardless, people with lots of money don't care if $22k USD is sitting somewhere in a Thailand bank account.

I am surprised there haven't been many responses. I did this about 10 years ago just to see if it would work. Unfortunately I forgot exactly what I did, but it was simple. No need to setup special accounts, etc. I think I just sent an ACH transfer to the NYC branch (using their branch code), but used my Thailand Bangkok Bank account number (the first 3 digits are the branch code, the rest is your acct #). It was that simple. Please don't try it without more conformation. As I said, I can't remember exactly.

If you want to find the best interest rates, go to the Bank of Thailand website. They list daily every bank and interest rates for various account types. One stop shopping.

If I understand you correctly, you verbally told her you would extend another year, but after you told her that, you found out you needed to move. So now she is saying you can't get your deposit back because you verbally told her you will extend and you are now breaking the new agreement. In her eyes, you are breaking the new verbal agreement. You need to find out if verbal agreements are legally binding in Thailand. That seems to be where you are at.

I have always used AIG when traveling back to the U.S. Never used/needed it, but it was easy to signup and pay online. I once got burned traveling with a Thai GF and she needed to go to emergency. Learned my lesson. Never travel without it.

Just my luck. That's where my bank is.

I searched "house restaurant Bangkok" and lots of choices came up.

Thanks. Since you mentioned the bank statements, I always download monthly statements off their website. Would the IO accept those? Or must it be some kind of certified copy printed by the bank?

Got it! Thanks everyone.

I can't find anything online that says specifically what this letter from the bank is supposed to say for Immigration. Is there a template somewhere? I am afraid the bank might give me something that doesn't satisfy the IO. (note: this is for 800,000bht option requirement). Thanks in advance.

I bought myself a sharpening stone, double sided with 2 different grits. I used to throw out my knives every few years. Now I still have the same ones for over 7 years and they are as sharp as the day I bought them.

Agree. I have a few favorite food joints I used to visit frequently on Soi 2 before covid and the passthrough closing for hotel renovation. I am not interested in walking the long way around to get to them now. Someone could make a comical Youtube video watching the security guards running amuck trying to stop everyone, and following them around to see if they are going the full walk or just popping into the somtum shop. 555.

Kaidee or Pantip (use google Chrome, right click for English translate)

I was thrilled to see the passthrough open again between Soi 4 and Soi 2 at the Raja Hotel carpark. It is a convenient shortcut to some favorite spots down soi 2. The excitement faded when I was nearly 50 ft from soi 2 and stopped by security. "Where are you going? You cannot." Needless to say, the restaurants, hotels, bars in that passthrough won't be getting any business from me anymore. I feel bad for the other businesses in soi 2 that will not see returned customers either due to the inconvenience imposed by these silly rules.

Was it shipping damage? If so, I deal with this all the time for my work. You must take photos and make a claim with the shipper (assuming is was something like DHL or FEDEX). There must be photos of the damaged shipping box, etc. If no shipping damage, then do as others have suggested.

Take note. Dentists are taught to say you need a crown any time a root canal is needed. Especially when they grind down your tooth and find a crack down in there. Every time I had a sensitive tooth that they ground deep, said a crack is there, and I need root canal and crown. Luckily, my sister was a dental assistant and told me the game. Dentists are playing it safe and go for the guarantee solution for all. Root canals cannot be avoided if there is an infection in the root. (Make them show you the infection in the x-ray, it will look like a black void at the base of the root). She recommended to always go with the filling and not take the crown the first time. I have taken her advice and for 2 teeth, the fillings have worked just fine for 5 years now.

I got my new passport in 4 weeks last month. When I read the embassy website about possible 13 weeks, I was scared I couldn't make my 90 day report. No worries. All is good.