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No the only cure is prevention not reacting to stopping them once they are there, this will only be temporary.

The first sensible answer in this topic. The OP should get his property professionally treated for termits and pests and lo and behold no ants. Ever since I had a bad termite infestation 8 years ago I have done this yearly with quarterly top ups and no termites or ants since. Like you I couldnt live surrounded by ants.

Agree some of the lager is aweful. However when I go I still stock up with the original Kronenbourg that you can still get over there. Much better than the 1664 version.

I think I probably know the answer to this but posting the question in case there is a simple solution. My wife has a 10 year UK Standard visa based on family visit. In the past if we wanted to go to France for a day trip I quickly obtained a schengan visa for my wife from embassy based on freedom of movement for family members of EU citizens, this was free of charge. Now since Brexit and the UK is no longer an EU member this avenue does not exist. My question is therefore is there any way around this other than applying for a full schengan visa, having to buy insurance and having to show accomodation. It seems way over the top.

If its the same as the Pattaya branch its way overpriced. Much better options elsewhere

Lol, never been there. Much prefer my holiday home in Thailand thank you

I have just had my State Pension increased by £74 per month at 10.1% thank you. Also 50% of my BT pension went up by 10.1%. Happy days.

If you are 64 years of age you get your state pension at 66 not 64, why do you think that. Yes its a bit of a hassle getting a gov.uk id but quite easy really. Once you have the Government gateway ID its easy to check missing years and pay via this link https://www.gov.uk/check-national-insurance-record

Pattaya of course is not Thailand. However as we are in the Paataya forum its safe to assume we are speaking about Pattaya. Any comments about dates for Songkran in any other region are irrelevant.

Why on earth have you left it so late to renew the extension, especially with the Songkran holidays. I did mine 8 weeks early via an agent, I could have done it up to 100 days early. It gives you plenty of time to sort out any problems. The 30 day early rule does not apply when doing it via an agent.

Soi's 6, 7 and 8 were all playing water.

A very naive post. Have you ever been in Pattaya during Songkran? It is from 11th - 19th April, forget the official dates, they dont apply here.

It started on some soi's yesterday 11th

A ladyboy is a man, if the guy likes the ladyboy then he is in fact gay.

You said your friend is "coming out". Is that coming out to Thailand, coming out as gay or both? He will have a shock if he has not seen or met ladyboy before. They can be loud and brash and way over the top. Looks or being over weight is not important as long as he has a fat wallet. I hope he knows what he is letting himself in for.

A clueless post. This may be true up country but not in Pattaya.

Just park in the normal parking right next to the terminal and you can walk inside. I have done this many times for a few days. Your car will be perfecty safe. Its about 250 baht a day.

Its reached its planned end point, its not been cancelled. It was intoduced to boost tourisum for a limited period, its reached its desired goal and the initiative has now ended as planned.

I dont understand the point of your post. The 45 days was implemented with an end date of March 31st. It ended on March 31st, in what manner have the rules changed "suddenly". This was a planned change months in advance, tourists will have known this.

I dont know why the authorities continue to make stupid statements. Surely they know people will totally ignore the remit and the police will not enforce it.

Gloating that he made the mother work for no pay is nothing to be proud of. Yes of course the kid was at fault but nothing was achieved by punishing the mother and playing the big "look at me I am a Farang, I can do what I want". In fact as many have pointed out, check and double check mirrors before turning. Always expect someone to over or undertake you. Its in the genes, its not going to change.

Oh you hero

Yes thanks for correcting me. I checked with the the ther well known agent I use on Soi Baukau, the requirement to go to immigration after the bank for the photo is not now required. I dont know why you have to pay a 1,640 extra baht, last year I only paid the set 12,500 fee.

Good report but sorry way too much hastle for me. Tomorrow I will pop into Pattaya and employ my usual agent. A trip to the bank for an hour and after a quick escorted visit to immigration and lo behold a brand new extension of stay based on Retirement for 12,500 baht the next day. I bet the OP paid only a little short of that with all the hassle. Of course if he is under 50 years it will be a different matter.

Last week I submitted my 90 day report online at about 14.00, the report was authorised and returned online by 17.00. Fantastic service by Jomtien immigration.