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On 4/23/2025 at 4:02 PM, Paul Henry said:

Best Sunday roast in Pattaya is Queen Victoria Hotel , Soi 6. Been going there longer than I can remember.

It's certainly the cheapest all you eat as far as I know. I found the starter good but the meat, roast potatoes and veg average. In my opinion The Robin Hood in the Avenue complex is the best 

22 hours ago, DanChang said:

EDIT to first posting,

I visited Suphanburi immigration with my brother yesterday 22nd, for him to extend his retirement visa. AFTER RECEIVING HIS EXTENSION . He was told he would have to do his NEXT 90 day report in person and bring his up to date bank book to show that he still had the required money!

 

 

Then this makes the discussion on this thread irrelevant. Your topic is really just for information then, if you had phrased it like this in the first place there would have been no confusion. Suggest thread is closed.

22 hours ago, Rob Browder said:

It really depends on what you want to get at Jomtien.  For retirement, it is one of the easiest places to get it done.  For a tourist-extension, also no problem, if you have a TM-30. 

 

But, for a 90-Day Non-O visa (from exempt or tourist status), or for Marriage-based extensions, they are absolutely horrendous.  Not because of the organization of the office-space (recently improved) or seating, etc - but because of the nature of the people who handle those "desks" at Jomtien. 

 

I look forward to hearing the heads of those have been replaced, some day.

Thanks. I have never dealt with those desks. The Retirement, 90 day report and Residence Certificate deeks from my experience run smoothly. It's also a nice air conditioned environment now with food and drink options just outside. I can understand though that some people can have a bad experience here and that leads to the "rogue office" tag from someone who don't even know the facts.

12 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

I doubt it.

But I liked the way you snuck in two derogatory fat shaming comments though. 

Thanks for noticing it

All you people that don't know the area commenting as if you are an expert. It's Jomtien not Pattaya for a start. The beach area is frequented by homeless drunk noisy Thai's at night and this is clearly the issue. It appears that one of them made a derogatory comment to the fat farang's fat woman and this started the issue. The farang is obviously a bully but he had a reason to react. As usual as soon as one Thai guy gets attacked the others join in. The farang probably wasn't even drunk.

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

The OP asked a very simple question.

 

" Simple question is what documents do I need to bring to my local immigration to extend a 60 day exempt for 30 days?"

 

If you have first hand experience then reply to the OP directly. 

@CMBobalready gave the correct answer. My issue was not related to the question it was related to the way "in my opinion", you always say that Jomtien is a rogue office when it is not. My first hand experience of Jomtien is that it's a well organised office now since the building was changed and considering the volume of people they deal with, they do an excellent job.

26 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

I stated ,..."certainly not best immigration office" 

First cab of the rank is that were requiring 2 months seasoning for Non O retirement application from visa exempt entry.

That is just a made up nonsense.

Also they run hot and cold on TM30 for things such as extensions. etc.

 

You posted...."That thread is over a year old and not relevant to how it is now.".

 

The OP asked what docs are required for 30 day extension.

The links I posted have replies that list the docs. 

 

What have you posted to assist the OP. Ans Zip.

 

I won't even bother to argue with you. With your mods hat on and your aweful bedside manner, you always twist the argument to make it appear you are right. 

On 4/4/2025 at 3:19 PM, DrJack54 said:

You are referring to a border bounce for new visa exempt entry.

OP, has not indicated which immigration office he is dealing with.

Obtaining a 30 day extension is best option if that covers time span for holiday plans. 

 

Certainly not the best immigration office. Here is thread with experiences.

Including using "agent" 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1318842-jomtien-immigration-still-same-30-day-extensions-can-only-be-done-1-business-day-prior/

That thread is over a year old and not relevant to how it is now. I am not sure what you have against Jomtien, it's always negative. Considering the volume of people they process they do very well. It's not a sleepy office like many in the provinces.

Plenty of youtubers over here Thailand making good money. The big money comes when you are promoting your business via the channel. It's a hard slog though, lots of daily content required.

10 minutes ago, animatic said:

And it’s the same as Viagra, Cialis and other erection assisting drugs

Kamagra is

 100mg Sildenafil Citrate, which is legal in Thailand.

 

 

• Sildenafil (Viagra):

  This medication is known for its relatively fast onset of action, typically within 30-60 minutes, and effects can last for about 4-5 hours. 

   
• Tadalafil (Cialis):

  Tadalafil is known for its longer duration of action, with effects lasting up to 36 hours. It can also be taken daily in a low dose for ongoing ED. 

   
• Vardenafil (Levitra):

  Similar to sildenafil, vardenafil works quickly, with effects lasting for about 4-5 hours. 

   
• Avanafil (Stendra):

  Avanafil is another option that works similarly to the others, with effects lasting up to 6 hours

 :

• Consult a doctor:

  It's crucial to consult with a healthcare professional before taking any ED medication to determine the right treatment and address any potential contraindications or interactions with other medications. 

   
• Side effects:

  Common side effects of these medications include headache, flushing, and indigestion. 

   
• Not a one-size-fits-all solution:

  Different medications work better for different people, and it may take some trial and error to find the right treatment. 

The story seems to say deadly side effects include “dizziness and blurred vision” which of course are not deadly.

But yes it is not recommended for the heart compromised. 
Still this is just a typical Thailand vacation for men of his age, a shame it went bad. Of course any post mortem would show this on his system.

No doubt authorities trying to save face and pretend sex doesn’t happen here and older men don’t die from it from time to time. Just best if they are unknown and not super stars. 

 

Cialis is Taladafil and totally different to Sildenafil (Viagra). It's a non story. Both ED meds are widely available in Thailand. No one knows if he mixed them with Coke, no evidence of that.

On 3/28/2025 at 9:45 AM, roobaa01 said:

Gdy

Which kungsri branch is Cambodian int using now ? 

 

Wbr

Roobaa01

The one in Central Festival Pattaya 

14 hours ago, BrandonJT said:

The fact that they lost access to their bank branch.  They did something that soured the relationship, so now they had to change. If they didn't, then they wouldn't have had to change. The only agents in Pattaya that had problems were the ones that were doing sketchy stuff (like opening dozens of bank accounts per day).  Every other agent in other cities, and in Pattaya, never had any issues despite what the news said.

So you are the self appointed expert on this are you? 2 of the biggest agents Tick Tock services can't remember the other, temporarily stopped. Are you saying they did dodgy stuff? You are just guessing

11 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

All points accurate except walking street, very busy with lots of new agogos and nightclubs, maybe all premises that were closed for years have opened

Although there are many new gogo's and Indian clubs with fantastic LED frontage. Walking Street has lost its soul. I live here and went there just before Christmas, not now going again. I prefer the Soi Baukau and LK area and also now Jomtien.

18 hours ago, connda said:

Me an Pattaya.  Visited in 1986. Came back in 2007.  Spent one night and left. Never been back.

Don't worry, no one missed you.

6 hours ago, thebigchu said:

Did mine just over a week ago with Maneraat, same Bangkok bank branch, no issues

OK thanks for that. Maybe it's only the branch of Bangkok bank in Pattaya Klang that Cambodia Travel uses. I still suspect not. In the past 2 days I have noticed no queues outside the Jomtirn soi 5 branch  usually  it's rammed, so something is going on.

3 hours ago, NoshowJones said:

Yes, I go along with that. Maneerat is easily the best agent I have used. Their service and the helpfulness of the young assistant was brilliant. The bank is just around the corner and the young assistant turned up there a little later and guided me very easily and quickly along with a couple of other guys.

I know Manerrat is a reputable agent, is your experience recent? ie in the last week

9 hours ago, BrandonJT said:

Of course they will say it's all agents. They don't want the appearance they were singled out for bad behavior.

What bad behaviour do you base your comment on? 

2 hours ago, Liquorice said:

Plenty of news articles concerning changes to opening a Thai bank account in Thailand.

 

One Stop Services (agent) in Pattaya.
Watch from 08.45 minutes.

 

 

And from Tim Newton.

Watch from 45 seconds in.

 

 

The topic is not about problems opening a bank account it's about my agent not now using Bangkok Bank.

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

Thinking chill pill in order.

Agents will update shortly.

Personally doubt it's an issue. 

It's not an issue, but if agents are unable to use Bangkok Bank you will need to open an account at another bank ie Krungsri, I will then have 3 accounts. My agent Cambodia Travel which many on here use said its an issue for all agents, that will include Maneerat. It will be interesting to here from people who use them if this is the case.

On 3/25/2025 at 12:07 PM, mikebell said:

Just back from my appointment at 2nd Road branch.  I was seen to immediately by a young man with good English.  I presented him with a number of letters (translated into Thai) by the helpful Head office.  He brought up my account and could find no reason why I had been summoned.  He accompanied me to the bank's ATM machine to prove that my card was working.  (yesterday when attempting to use it I was informed 'Insufficient Data problem' and denied funds.)  Luckily the Kasikorn machine next door had  no problem!

He could not answer what he had done when bringing up my account that made everything right.  He assured me it was nothing I had done wrongly.  He expressed surprise that I was dissatisfied at having to make two trips to two branches at my own expense in terms of time and petrol.

They just wanted to wind you up and have a laugh. Maybe you would threaten to take your 2 million baht out and close the account. 

28 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

First I have heard of it. 

Thinking has not been "like that for a while" 

The agent said its the same with all agents. Maybe why the Bangkok Bank outside Jomtien Soi 5 immigration which normally has hoards of people waiting to go in outside was very quiet today when I passed by.