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Not really... It doesn't really matter - he can either apply for his new passport early, so his renewal extension goes into his new passport. OR... he can just renew whenever he wants (i.e. 4 months early) - then get his extension transfered into his new passport at Immigration (quite easily).

How is a middle finger better than a thumbs down???? Its actually funnier !!!.... brings a little more character !!!....

You are permitted to make a point which can be valid, without overloading it with ridiculous rubbish which completely devalues your point... - Health Insurance premiums do increase beyond standard interest rates. - There are bumps in premium after the first year making renewal prohibative mind just doubled. - International Schools are attended by Thai's (most of them are a majority Thai) - International Schools fees do increase with inflation (and nowhere near 30-40% increase - 1st hand knowledge) - There is no deliberate plan in place to 'screw the farang' that makes you look like a crack-pot.

Without evidence, what would be "reasonable" about that bizarre assumption? The fact that its a very reasonable assumption given that this is already a well reported issue... What IS actually quite bizarre is you actually thinking the suggestion that condos in Pattaya being used as an Air-BnB is 'bizarre'..... https://aseannow.com/topic/1316003-buy-a-condo-to-airbnb-is-it-really-profitable/page/2/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1123425-illegal-short-term-rentals-in-pattaya-condos/ https://aseannow.com/topic/1355916-crackdown-on-illegal-short-term-condo-rentals-in-pattaya/

Deflection. RS did not say you used emojis, he said you counted them for one of your posts. You use 'grow up" as a recurring pejorative. Projecting much? ...And then there is this where he is so proud for winning some sort of 'forum badge'... "an awarded poster".... ...... Such a juvenile mind, I have to feel sorry for him - he's completely unaware of his own stupidity....

I just think you show a bit more respect to Thai people, you are in their country. I don’t care about the rudeness you show to me but I hate seeing farangs like you who are rude to and are endlessly complaining about Thais. You obviously have a big chip on your shoulder. Maybe you would find peace in another country? Nowhere near close to triggering me.. you're getting so desperate now...

Awwww... Malcy... You are so tragic... You can't help it... you care so much and pretend you don't....

Yes it is a bit strange. Even stranger as a supposed grown man you are so concerned about emojis. The only reason they are included is for the children on the forum. Try harder... One of the points I will make here... Given your revolting moral compass and chronic need to pollute this forum with your tiresome provocations, I'll grant you this much: at least you're not a coward hiding behind anonymous emojis. You still manage to display a modicum of spine by engaging directly. Your predictable efforts to challenge me are, predictably, beneath contempt, but I confess they provide a meagre source of entertainment.

Yes, they are disgraceful and a real negative for the forum. He was referring to Israeli's in general not forum members.... again, your mental bankruptcy is highlighted.....

Again... try hard... something intelligent at least... your attempts to provoke are so pathetic... and this one hilariously hypocritical... ... You won an award !!!... I'm still laughing about that one... what a loser to count your 'forum' awards as some badge of pride.

I have never been refused beer on a plane. Do you think anyone actually believes your side of this story even if you do. There must of been a very good reason you were refused. Air hostesses are highly trained. It is always someone else’s fault isn’t it? Try harder cock-roach... I'm not biting...

Aww.... Poor Malcy... It was so amusing last time when you boasted about these 'awards' no one cares about... What award was it this time... you won another badge or poster of the day ??? did you cut out sticker and wear it around your bedsit ?

That is even worse Such a dumb comment.... Classic Malcy... completely half-witted pathetic attempt to provoke...

Sure... he was driving along a perfectly straight road... within perfectly safe speeds given the loads and volatility of the loads he was carrying, fully alert.... ... The truck just decided to veer off the road itself...

How many 'safety inspections' were bypassed and regulations ignored before this truck took to the roads ?

Obnoxious wretch... at least she didn't kill or injure any innocent victims.... Its high time anyone caught DUI to such an extent is given an automatic jail sentence.... ..... thats not a minor oversight or a mistake.... .... thats going out, drinking and not giving a rats-arse who she could kill on the way home.... .... and that behavior needs extreme measures to mitigate as its a major killer....

Exactly as the busses have been doing... with extra LNG tanks etc... as you wrote - grease the palms... anything gets through.

Obnoxious animal... Abduction and Impersonating a Police officer - Lets hope they throw the book at him, rather than a soft legal approach (which is what we sometimes see)... I wonder if this will draw the same venom from the posters who were so quick to 'hang him high and deport' the Frenchman who recently forced a sexual encounter with an underage girl (even though this girl was not underage - still just as despicable). Me thinks - because no foreigner was involved, the usual posters will not turn to this thread as they can't post their 'anti-foreign rhetoric' and Thai's behaving obnoxiously does not strike their 'anti-farang' radar with the same impact...

So... You wont need to 'plan' the arrival... TDAC is simple... (just fill out within 3 days of arrival)... Visa on arrival is the same (ensure you have a return ticket or onward travel and meet cash requirements - just in case). Once you have travelled in and out a couple of times (Visa exempt or on a Tourist Visa) you may need to look at a longer term plan / options to ensure you don't raise the eyebrows of the Immigration officers on further trips... (i.e. if retired and over 50, plan on staying here a long time... season 800,000 baht in a Thai account and apply for a Non-Imm O visa based on retirement etc... and ensuing extensions).

I agree, those who hide behind their anonymity just encourages them to continue with this poor behaviour. Even with those with whom I have strong disagreements.... often heated, vitriolic, venomous and highly argumentative debates... At least they have the personality to put a name to and own their objection or accusations.... ... posting an 'anonymous' emoji is spineless... IMO is also fair enough if someone objects to a post to post an emoji showing disagreement... especially if they have already commented - there's no need for repetitive and circular debate then...

Getting 'out-classsed' in the thumbs down emoji stakes has upset you so much you had to post it twice....

Flippin' ek... these unhinged people are everywhere...... **Deport him !!! ... at least he wasn't driving a truck !!! - thats all I can say here... Hopefully his repeated behavior will ensure he is kept away fro hurting innocent people... **M

No - there is nothing from the TDAC system that you need to show when checking in (anywhere) - you can also do the TDAC on arrival in BKK (there are tablet stations for you to do this if you have no smart phone or internet connection on arrival). No, not at all... But you will receive an e-mail (with a QR code) that shows your TDAC has been completed - there is currently no requirement to show this to immgiration officers on arrival. As above, nothing is required in advance, although you can fill out the TDAC in your own convenience up to 3 days before hand. The TDAC replaces the old TM6 arrival card and is for all arrivals, regardless of Visa and is not connected to a visa or visa status.

Yes. The passengers handed their phones to the IO and the IO scrolled through the screen to get to the part they needed to see. When the TDAC is filled out correct and a QR code issued (e-mailed) - Immigration don't need to see anything... All their records are complete and they simply cross check your passport and stamp it.... BUT - if people did 'hand their phones over' its likely because they had an issue with a section, which the Immi Officer was able to clarify and complete their 'submission' on their behalf rather than sending them away to complete it... But - for a complete TDAC - nothing except the passport needs to be handed over to the Immi Officer, no QR code needs to be shown (a used / arriving boarding pass may also be requested)....

there is already so much rant/trolling and personal attacks that showing who gives what emojis would be kaos and personal vendetta would top the site, better stay incognito, let people guess But, it would also show 'who' is trolling certain people with such behavior..... I often see perfectly legitimate posts from certain posters, which are balanced and insightful without any possible indication of conflict or reason to think negatively of the post..... Yet some trolling twit will post a laughing emoji or a thumbs down emoji full in the knowledge that people (or the poster) with think... "Huh !! ???... what on earth is that for"... ... There are those on this forum who take pleasure in trolling others - I think its better that everyone can see it is them who use these tools in such a juvenile manner...