86Tiger

We opened up but they are not coming back in droves.  What's the hold up?

It's the airlines.  Yep, that's the ticket........

I kinda think this is a bit of a blessing.

Had they managed to get out of the Kingdom they would have required a visa to return on a UK passport.

9 hours ago, NoDisplayName said:

I've seen this website mentioned several times, posters saying it's possible to "rent" a ticket.  Have you used this service yourself?

 

I'll be flying in next week on a one-way ticket, and want to be prepared to buy something last-minute at the airport if necessary.

 

Hoping to hear some actual experiences successfully boarding (or not!) when asked to show an onward ticket.

I used onward ticket in May.  I have never been asked for proof of ticket in 17 years but just said what the heck and gave it a shot.  

Website was easy to use.  Can "book" any flight itinerary of your choosing for any dates of your choosing.  You can also specifiy a time you want the 48hr clock to start on your reservation.

So, for few bucks I believe it is a good insurance policy for that overly inquisitive immigration officer and will probably use the service again if traveling on one way ticket.

Just recalled there was one instance I was asked for onward travel proof.  Flight from US with connection in Hong Kong was delayed so missed the connection.  Airline rebooked our flight for next day and put us up in hotel for the night.  The China Air agent would not re-issue my ticket without onward itinerary.  I booked cheapest flight she could offer, to Vietnam I think, for any date she selected and made it clear I would cancel the flight just as soon as she handed me the ticket.  But that is only time I ever had a question, was in 2009 as I recall.

But anyway, onward is good to go for peace of mind.

1 hour ago, Burma Bill said:

For reference from today's "The Nation" (28 June 2022):

 

Pattaya City authorities put up temporary fencing on Jomtien Beach to mark out the border between Pattaya and Na Jomtien municipalities after authorities came under criticism for failing to enforce the no-commerce rule.

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40017125

Ya know,

There are just no words I can come up with..........

8 hours ago, Bluespunk said:

Wonder if gorsuch would be happy for me to stand at the opposite end of the pitch with a hailer chanting “there is no god,!there is no god, there is no god” over and over.  

If so, then fair enough…

Of course Gorsuch, or any one else for that matter, is happy for you to express any opinion you have on whatever topic.  But that doesn't mean anyone has to listen or even care.

The US Constitution specifically defines limitations on the government, not citizens.  It is the government or government agencies that can not restrict your voice on whatever topic.  The ruling is correct.

Malaysians coming to see the temples?  Or the beaches?

12 hours ago, CharlieH said:

Those that actially have money rarely need to show it.

Those that want to give the impression they have it rarely do.

 

 

Wealth is not measured in what you have or display.  It is what you can keep when the income stops flowing.  
 

7 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

Imho the previously desirable non-imm OA should be bottom of the list.

Enter visa exempt, obtain an O visa in Thailand with subsequent retirement extension, is your easiest and cheapest option.

 

Your biggest hurdle could be getting yourself a bank account here, do some research on that subject.

This is the way to go. 

I would seriously consider agent for first time.  I have done both ways and the proper agent will make it a turn key, drive it off the lot experience so easy you will wonder why you didn't do this years ago.

But as always  YMMV  and every one has a different opinion

On 4/26/2022 at 9:17 AM, Crossy said:

 

 

"...........home-rendered pig lard.........."

Bacon grease for all your cooking needs.  Also, good excuse to cook/eat more bacon.....

Super Sports in Udon Central mall has an impressive line up of all the name brand golf accessories.  They have website but have to confess I have never ordered from them.

On 4/8/2022 at 5:06 AM, sometimewoodworker said:

 

 

......I know an excellent, qualified electrician (this is a rare thing here) in my area. He will work further south in Isann if the job is big enough with his team, locally and north for smaller jobs......

This is good to know.  We are in Kut Chap.  I will flag this to contact you in future when the time comes.  Thanks!

Congrats on the good report.  And kudos on the weight loss.

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

How much (or how much extra) ?

 

As I recall my math to do everything myself would have been 30 or 40 dollars cheaper.   I would pay 40 bucks every day not to deal with tedious bureaucracy. 

40 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

.....Need to find a sourdough starter kit here......

I got interested in bread making and sour dough couple years ago.  There are lots of vids on you tube with helpful advice.

You can make starter with flour, water and time.  Try different flours until you get what you like.  Not hard at all. 

And I find very enjoyable to experiment with different methods and techniques.  None in my family eats bread but me and I eat very little  so I either trash or give away most.  But is very enjoyable to bake bread.  For me anyway.

No.  It is not that easy.

There are several detailed threads explaining.  They helped me tremendously way back when I did it.

Good luck......

9 minutes ago, sometimewoodworker said:

If your walls are good you can get -20 db reduction 

 

ours are laminated on the outer pane and a different thickness on the inner 

Now, those are the days makes you glad you paid for the best.....