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On 1/28/2023 at 7:33 PM, spambot said:

Good info  BritTim - Its just a pity that Immigration can not just make a single set of rules that could be possibly even harder to qualify for - But a least everyone knows what the rules are. 

 

I suspect that that even outside of the amount of tourist visa's each immigration algorithm has also  been adapted to include some kind of calculation for the amount of Visa exempts especially now this has increased to 45 days.

 

The reason that McDonald's gets repeat customers is they provide predictability, the one thing you never get from Thailand immigration is predictability. 

 

 

 

 

 

Nothing to do with immigration who are under the remit of the Thai immigration police. The consulates and embassys are under the remit of the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

On 1/26/2023 at 1:01 PM, BritManToo said:

Liptons tea has always been expensive garbage.

Buy Typhoo one cup tea bags on Lazada, 150bht for 100 bags.

Unfortunately thats garbage as well. I bring Yorkshire tea bags over with me which are the best by far. They can also bought at expats shops like Siamburys in Pattaya.

Lol why are you all messing about. IPTV is the way forward. Wizz TV is used by many of the bar owners in Pattaya. Its 3100 baht for the year via their app which you can access with an Android Tv or an Android box.

You need a decent wifi or internet connection. In Thailand I have Wizz Tv. Have a look here
https://www.wizztv.co.uk/downloads
It can be used in the UK as well as they are a UK company.You get all sports across the world, movies, catch up and video on demand. You will need an android TV or an android box. Something like this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/H96-MaxSmart-Android-Bluetooth-Receiver/dp/B09TZXJMQ4/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=h96+max+x2&qid=1673699913&quartzVehicle=16-2083&replacementKeywords=h96+max&sr=8-4
Its easy to set up and they support you online. Easy

17 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Well another seems superfluous... are they perhaps expecting another pandemic, an even bigger one!! I do hope not

They have been building it for at least 5 years now, I can see it from my house. They stopped work on it 2 years ago although the access road was completed for the stray dogs to access the place and the boy racers to race up.

8 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Wasn't this the place that came in rather handy for mass Covid vaccinations? Been under construction a long long time, like the Beach Rd paving!

No wrong stadium. That was at the old Eastern stadium about a km from there.

OP is on the weed

23 hours ago, Tazmo said:

 

My house and car here is in my wife’s name. We’re not legally married.

She is not your wife then. Village ceremonies dont count. Why dont you marry your girlfriend its easy.

2 hours ago, zzzzz said:

for what? if it is for ur first non O, no cash in Bank and the 1 year extension, thats a god price if your NOT in Pattaya

The poster quoted 33k at the copy place next to immigtation in Pattaya for an extension of stay not a first conversion ie Non O plus extension of stay. Thats about 23k in Pattaya.

3 hours ago, TimeMachine said:

Copy shop quoted me 33k right next to immigration. Are prices increasing at all from the 1x pricing? Most things going up.

BTW did my TM 30 yesterday at Jomtien. Thought I could use the app as when I tried all seem to go through successfully but luckily I checked with them. Can't use the app. Luckily had all the paperwork prepped too. Lady suggested maybe the website works?? It's hard to get through life without these happy confusions.

 

33k wow thats 20k too much

4 hours ago, theoldgit said:

What’s the difference between the officers selling their services to escort tourists and the uniformed and armed officers who sit inside gold shops throughout the country?

The difference is that these officers are wearing police uniforms and tricking motorists that they are police by turning on the flashing lights and sirens to get through the traffic.

On 1/20/2023 at 1:09 PM, NickyLouie said:

I've had enough and want my space back.

Great post. I am counting the days until the Christmas and New Year mob, especially those rude Russions go home. Not too worried about the Chinese they dont frequent the beach or the bars.

16 hours ago, Dazinoz said:

I use the 65k method so everything 100% kosher so that’s why price is much lower. 

Thats imaterial. You are using an agent to do your extension because although you have the qualfying funds (65k month), you choose for the agent to do the legwork for you. Thats why its only 8k. I am speaking about not having the funds and the agent providing the 800k into the bank to satisfy immigration. In Pattaya thats 12,500 to 12,900

3 hours ago, Dazinoz said:

Chiang Mai and its been less than 8000 last few years.

I assume you are providing the 800k and the agent is just doing the work for you instead of you having to deal with the immigration hastle. I am speaking about the agent providing the 800k and getting the extension for me. I cant see anyway an agent would do this for 8k.

8 hours ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Which department of Thai government is HMRC?

A rather silly answer, it was clearly stated the UK government. HRMC

13 hours ago, xtrnuno41 said:

No radiochaser is right! Baldwin is also wrong to not double check on the gun and not obeying that rule! He should have known that, it is the standard rule with guns.

In my work, I switched of electric. Then checked my meter if it was working right, then measured on the device if i did right and also then again after measuring I checked my meter if that one was still right. Then I disconnect.

Safety when you are busy with dangerous things.

So why bother with having a safety expert on set when filming. As an actor you are entitled to assume these things have been checked. Maybe its because I am a Brit where the US gun culture is not part of my daily life. I would hate to live in fear in the US where guns are an everyday concern. We have many issues but guns 100% not, in fact I have never seen a live gun and I do not know anyone who owns one, thank goodness.

6 hours ago, Dazinoz said:

WOW. Use agent and costs me just under 8000 each year for extension renewal. Maybe those prices for original

8000 is a great price. The agents I know in Pattaya are 12.5k and 12.9k and the 12 month extension is issued by the local office Can I ask where you get 8k it seems very cheap.

I have seen the video, it is quite horrific. The guy looking as if he jumped in front of the car who had no chance. If it wasnt deliberate, what in the hell is he doing crossing the Sukumvit which is the eqivalent of a motorway in the dark. There are crossing bridges but like all Thais they take the short cut.

14 hours ago, OJAS said:

The days of hanging on for ages at considerable expense while being "serenaded" with irritating muzak when calling HMRC may be behind us until early April at least

Not expensive at all. Download a VOIP APP like VYKE. Top it up with 2 or 3 dollars (they charge in $$$) and you will get 100's of minutes. Its very simple to use and the signal is excellent.

On 1/11/2023 at 12:47 PM, Lucky Bones said:

Think you jumped the gun.

Read again.......show the Doc & clinic staff some respect.

Save your wifebeater, footy shorts & thongs for another time????????

Come on now. We are speaking about a 100 baht medical certificate from the numerous walk in "clinics" in Pattaya. Most dont even examine you, just ask a couple of questions. Dress code is irrelevant. As long as you are clean and dont smell if BO, it doesnt matter what you wear.

3 minutes ago, Boomer6969 said:

First, where did I mention "vast amounts". But my point is that there is now a confusingly wide range of possibilities that are offered to stay here long term, and people still come here for ideas to stretch the system. Strange.

I didnt say you did. I was refering to his job being low paid with no pension, which was obviously why you mentioned it. The world has changed. As long as he is not a burden on the state, what is the issue.

4 hours ago, Henryford said:

Check out the movie Hangover 2, they did it in a few hours.

Lol, the so called Island resort in Hangover 2 was actually on the mainland.

it’s the Phulay Bay Ritz Carlton in Krabi, set on beautiful Tubkaek Beach near to the town of Ao Nang in Krabi.