Mario666

11 minutes ago, lom said:

I got a problem with Khun Nok around 2010, he refused to accept a Fixed Deposits Account because the money, if I needed them, were not available instantly. Available next day was not good enough for him but

he offered to solve the problem in return for a 20,000 baht donation which I rejected.

Fortunately he was kicked out of immigration at around the same time they moved to the current office.

 

I've never been asked to bring the bankbook when doing the 90-day report.

Well I was told to bring my bank book and copies of my last 3 months statements for every 90 day report since my last extension.

I am confused that different people seem to be getting different treatments.

I will go the the IMO tomorrow and just ask them point blank!

i.e., Do I need 12 months worth of statements when renewing my extension even though they have seen all the statements already and the bankbook.

I don't want to be in a situation where I might miss my extension deadline whilst waiting for my statements to arrive if they have to come from Head Office.

If I did miss the extension deadline then I would have to leave the country!

It's bad enough that Samui immigration only let you apply a maximum of 10 days before your extension is due or at least that's what they tell me!

35 minutes ago, rwill said:

So I guess you can't do 90 day online then?

Was this at Samui immigration?

Do you use a fixed deposit account or just a normal savings/current account?

42 minutes ago, Scott Tracy said:

I think perhaps, due to people's experience, 12 months statements should be requested from the bank no more than 48 hours prior to going to the IO, no matter which financial method is being used, 800k or 65k per month. 

Boy scouts, be prepared, they may not ask, but if they do, you have it for them already.

Never hurts to have "Belt and Braces"....

I  will get the 12 months statements just in case!

On 5/18/2021 at 7:56 AM, steve187 said:

the 2.8i was so fast i got where i was going before i left, i think good for about 125mph, 3.0 about 120mph,

during the 80's i drove lots of fast cars legally at very fast speeds one of the fastest was a vauxhall senator 132mph true speed.

I had a 2.8 Injection Capri. It was faster than the 3.0 Litre Version.

Figures & Specs Summary:

• Year: 1981 | Type: Coupe
• Engine: 2792 cc (170.3 ci) 12 Valve
• Engine Formation: V6
• Drive: RWD | Engine Location: F
• Aspiration: N/A
• Fuel Type: Petrol
• Transmission: 5 speed/ Manual
• Power: 160 bhp (119 kW) @ 5700 rpm
• Kerbweight: 1190 kgs (2623 lbs)
• Top Speed: 129 mph (207.6 kph)
• 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 7.9 secs
• 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 8.2 secs

5 hours ago, khunPer said:

Wow, I didn't know that Samui had a visa-agent, the question about one has been up before, someone asked, but nobody could mention any...????

 

Seems like we all have different experiences with Samui Immigration. Khun Nok was always kind and helpful when I came in the old office in Nathon, even on days when the girls in the front office said: "Not good today, better come back tomorrow", and I just walked into his office, sawadeed and smiled, and he did my extension within a few minutes, stamped my pasport (the only thing that really matters for me is the right rubber stamp there), kept the 2,000 baht (I never ask for a receipt, nor for a 100 baht change) and showed me out the backdoor. Sometimes he would follow me out for a smoke, and have a short small talk on the bench outside the office...????

 

The (plump) lady in charge of long stay extensions in the new immigration office is very strict, like German "ordnung muss sein", and double-check the documents a couple of times. However, when one knows how she, or the immigration office, wants the paperwork done – i.e. all photocopies portrait and signed, papers exactly in the order as the document list, and no staples in anything – she often smile and say: "I like you, you are so organized", and hand me my number for collecting my passport some days later; I always pay with two 1,000 baht notes, and I never ask for a receipt, nor for the 100 baht change...????

 

So far I have only good experiences with Samui Immigration from my 14 annual extensions, if the 100 baht service fee makes the change, I'm happy to pay it...????

She obviously has "The Hots" for you Mate!

Get in there! .....If you can find it?

Roll her in Flour and then look for the "Wet Spot"!

And if you do...... Strap a plank to your a*se before you Dive in!

Not sure if this is of interest, but this will be my 11th extension based on 800K Method!

I know the rules have changed many times and I just use the so called "Savings/Current" account from Krung Thai Bank which "Herbert" set me up with way back!

I have heard many reports of people just sticking 800K in a "Fixed Deposit Account" and then getting a problem and extension refused because of unforeseen "Bank Charges"!

Dear All,

I have read that some immigration offices are now asking for 12 months of Bank Statements when doing their retirement extensions.

My Extension (Non-Imm 'O') is due next month.

Has anyone extended recently and if so can you tell me what the situation is at Samui immigration.

I have also read that some banks take a week or more to provide 12 months worth of statements.

I bank with Krung Thai.

TIA

4 minutes ago, DavisH said:

Be careful with full seat covers. I got them for my crv, but later realised that I have inbuilt airbags in the side of the seats. I really should remove them and put on a cover that only covers the top surface of the seat. Check if your seats have the airbags in them, first. 

Thanks for the update!

Although the seats look bad on the photos in my Motor they are not really that bad when you see them.

My mistake was never having conditioned them, but I am sure after my research I will be able to make them look pretty good!

For the time being I am going to try a few restoration products/methods and see what happens.

I understand what you mean about side airbags!

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9 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

Have you tried all the positions of the Kama Sutra?

 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2385370/Kama-Sutra-app-lets-insatiable-couple-try-400-sexual-positions.html

Tried, but stopped when I got to 68 (BJ) and said I would owe her one!

5 hours ago, scoupeo said:

 

 

Really ? people call this leather ?

it is so ugly !

and then some wonders why we buy German cars...

 

 

Well when I lived in the UK I only drove Mercs and BMWs.....M3 Evolution was a blast.

The Mercs were a little more Sedate, but very Luxurious.

The only reason I don't drive a Merc or BMW on Samui is there are no dealers (for servicing) here and also the Ridiculous Prices!

The reason I bought the Fortuner is that the Roads are so poor on Samui and the Main Toyota dealer is only 10 minutes from my house!

I bought it new for 1.6m Thb ....You would be lucky to buy a Decent Spec Merc over here at 3 Times the price! And then Servicing Costs similar and a trip to the mainland by Ferry every time!

No Thanks!

Hi guys....I found this on YouTube.

Has anyone tried it?

It looks like it could potentially go very wrong!

YouTube.txt

2 hours ago, ronaldo0 said:

You can get full seat covers on lazada in various designs and colours and the odd time original toyota etc ones .

Just outside nathon on right there was a guy that fixes or replaces them as I seen him sitting outside doing some . It is about 300m if driving in lamai direction and roughly between boonsirichi kitchenware shop and the fishing tackle shop.

Great info....Many thanks!

3 minutes ago, DavisH said:

It's copping excess wear form your leg as you get in and out of the car as the car is high. You can try those products I mentioned; they may help a bit. If that doesn't help you could rehupolster the seats, or put on a seat cover. 

Thanks...I will look on Lazada.

I know that there are products for this, but was wondering if any valeting companies offer a service.

2 minutes ago, DavisH said:

That seems low kms for the leather to be worn. Hasd it just lost colour, looks dull? I recommend to use a conditioner on them once a month. You could also use a seat cover to help protect it. The front seatch of my civic were like new when I sold them after 250K kms. 

Try this:

The leather is cracked like an old sofa and the colour has come out.

14 hours ago, DavisH said:

What model of car is this? Have you ever used any kind of leather nourisher or cleaner on them? I assume it's leather. 

It is a Fortuner.

The seats are leather.

I haven't used any leather restorer or polish to date.

Dear All,

Although my car is only 6 years old and It only has 47K approx on the 'Clock'  the front  seats look ' battered'....

I live on Samui......Please can anyone recommend either a good repair shop or products from Lazada, Amazon, etc to help me restore them?

Many thanks in anticipation!

Mario  

On 5/9/2021 at 7:37 AM, expat_4_life said:

Emotions run high when it comes to covid, I try to take it easy:

1) Thailand has been slow to acquire vaccines, this is likely partially due to the success they had last year.

2) Thailand will acquire enough vaccines, question is when. Thailand is the kind of place that can make

vaccinations mandatory. I fully expect mandatory vaccination for annual extension of stay, we will see.

3) I have not seen any flip-flops. Until they actually have vaccines I take all pronouncements as early speculation about policy, political pandering, out of context or fake news.

4) Vaccine rollout? I won't be critical, when has a massive rollout of anything affecting every citizen in a country gone smoothly from day one? I don't even consider what has happened to date as a rollout, I look at it as preparation for a rollout.  I don't expect it to go smoothly, I expect confusion.  In the end, most folks will line-up and get the jab, all the nonsense news will be forgotten.

5) Assuming enough vaccine is available, I would expect that everyone can pretty much get vaccinated within about a 6 month period. 

6) I consider the schedule to be anywhere from 6 -9 months from availability, Yes it can be achieved.

7) Yes of course foreigners will be able to be vaccinated. We just don't know the exact details. To be fair even the Thais are scrambling around just now, confused..

 

I am disappointed by the "emoji" and response options on this forum currently.

We have "Thanks....Ha Ha...Confused...Sad....

Why not Tw#T!! ??? 

21 hours ago, ftpjtm said:

 

At my age, people in their 20's are "kids" and that's the age group they're in.

 

And with them calling the trip a Pfizer Holiday and flaunting their vaccination certificates, yes, I'm sure they want the vaccine, even though they are in a lower risk group than older people. 

 

My home state of Massachusetts is now vaccinating anyone 12 and up. 

I love Massachusetts....I went on business 30 years ago and Just loved the place...I will always remember having seafood at a bar at the pier just down the road from "Seven Gables"....I will never forget that...So Good! ????????... I just checked it out on Google Maps and it was  called "The Sea Level Oyster Bar"...I had Lobster! 

It is almost beyond Belief....Unless you have lived in Thailand as long as I have! 

15 hours ago, Brierley said:

It's not their job to look after the health of their citizens overseas, they're not missionaries.

So please explain to me why UK pensions are frozen for UK Expats and yet we still have to pay UK Tax on our earnings/private pensions in the UK and when we need urgent medical treatment in the UK should we choose to return we have to pay for it (Having contributed all our working lives).....C+nts!

5 hours ago, Deli said:

Samui is a great place and had it all. The only downer is: whenever you wanna go somewhere else, you need to ferry or fly.

True....But what better place to curb Covid???...if they do it right?