Fairynuff

44 minutes ago, Pattaya57 said:

TM30 is required within 24 hours of any stay in Thailand, which is pretty unique to just Thailand. It is not created specifically for the extension like you seem to think, it's just one of the documents to tick off like copy of passport and entry stamp

 

Oh no…. what’ve you started here ???? At least the pressure is off me now 

1 minute ago, Dan O said:

Not when your requesting an extension, which is the topic of the OP. Many countries want more info before granting extensions

So I’ve strayed away from the original post. That doesn’t make my comments incorrect 

13 hours ago, Pattaya57 said:

I did 6 months in Europe visiting most EU countries and no-one cared where I was as no TM30 equivalent was required?

Exactly, my experience too.

15 hours ago, Dan O said:

No like most all countries in the world they like to know where you are while in the country on a visa or extension 

No they don’t. Most countries allow to stay and move freely for the duration of your visa.

The idiocy of this TM30 thing defies sanity. I can only think that the “powers” are just trying to find work for their officers to do.

11 minutes ago, Gknrd said:

That is very true, I hate to admit it but it is the future for Thailand. As an expat from the US I would never call Thailand home. For me it is a shi$ hole but for China and others it is paridise.

I have called Thailand home for a long time. As for your country, well I think your description of Thailand fits it quite well.

14 hours ago, Hanuman2547 said:

Not really surprised that April is a lower month for international arrivals from all countries.  Guess what, May just might be a low month for international arrivals as well.  However, it's not all doom and gloom.  I predict that in November and December there will be an uptick in international arrivals.  

Have you sent your CV to TAT yet? You’ve got the job, start Monday.

3 hours ago, ezzra said:

Amazing that for once, Thais and foreigners are treated equally, hopefully that will lead to that in the future foreigners will be 'treated equally' more often.

In our dreams!

7 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

I’d also be ok with a metered taxi, but they can be a hassle I don’t want after a long trip….  

Are people really concerned about the difference between $12 & $35 ?

 

I’m cheap and there’s a lot I won’t pay ‘extra’ for…an extra $23 for a guaranteed 100% hassle free trip in from the airport is not a tough choice IMO, Pleb or otherwise…. Some people sometimes get too close to the trees and can’t see the forest….

 

 

You could also use Grab for a lot less than 1200 and still avoid the hassle.

8 hours ago, Toby1947 said:

Come on you Cheap Charlie's 500 baht would get you in one door and out the other in London or any other Capital City. Get a life. 

Oh that line again. Bangkok isn’t London. Not wanting to be ripped off doesn’t doesn’t mean you’re a cheap Charlie, it means you’re smarter than someone who happily gets overcharged.

On 3/31/2023 at 7:35 AM, richard_smith237 said:

1) Just quote a flat fare (I get back out)

 

2) Pull up (doors locked) and open the window (I won’t even talk with them)

 

3) Pull Op, I open he door and ask (they say cannot)

 

4) Pull up, I get in, they drive off, refuse the meter, I tell them to stop and get out. 

 

5) Pull up, I get, state my direction, try to go a different direction, I have to demand they go in my direction (I’ve been here over 20 years and often know better than them).

 

6) Pull up, I get in, state my direction, driver clearly understands, asks me which route I want to take, and takes it, confirms before taking the exit I want... get to our direction without hassle, driver gets a nice tip. 

Me to a T.

On 3/30/2023 at 8:16 AM, JimTripper said:

was not interested in wringing every few baht out of the guy).

But you were happy to let him wring every last baht out of you.

On 3/30/2023 at 7:38 AM, JimTripper said:

Did the 500 include tollway fees or not?

Doesn’t matter, he’s ripping you off. For 500 baht you’d be way beyond Bangkok. I never get in a taxi if he’s tried to pull the no meter scam even if he changes his mind.

16 hours ago, WHansen said:

Strange. The longer a tourist stays, the more money they spend

Yes but that’s your farang logic. You don’t understand.

On 3/21/2023 at 10:29 AM, OneMoreFarang said:

Out of interest, why would you wear it?

Most people won't recognize it.

Maybe Russian will recognize it and some will agree and some wont. Do you want to discuss this with them? Or do you want that they feel bad about their leader?

And maybe people from Ukraine will recognize it. Do you think they will say: Finally someone supports us, everybody else likes Russia? Or what?

What's the point?

 

 

The point is he wants to wear it

I’ve never had or wanted a card. The only thing it stops me getting is a huge printed invoice instead of a normal till slip.

21 hours ago, markclover said:

What exactly was the crime?

And you thought the victim was stupid.

On 3/14/2023 at 9:55 AM, Henryford said:

Hotels put their prices up in busy periods. If not happy just cancel and book somewhere else. 200 baht is the least of your problems during Songkran.

Given that you seem happy to pay any surcharges/taxes hotels think they can hit you with, I’d like to invite you stay at my establishment. Rooms are 100 baht +++++++

On 3/6/2023 at 5:35 AM, NORDO said:

So Sad USD/Euro/THB comes into play here.  Was there any real financial damage?

American...which Country, there are about 37 Countries in the Americas.

One does not get to apply their home laws in a Foreign land.

He made an error in judgement, the Thai Bouncer over reacted...common issue in LOFS.

Thai Lawyer is the only one to come-ahead here.

A perfect case of blaming the victim.

4 hours ago, BangkokHank said:

A Norwegian was fined 5,000 baht for doing the same thing near the end of last year, ten times as much as the Thais were fined.

 

 

Based on National Park rates it’s about the same