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I just returned from Savannaket yesterday. Notice posted they will be closed 23rd and 26th

To the OP and anyone else concerned. I just returned from Savannaket today 15-09-2015. Applied yesterday 14-09-2015 and received today Non-O based on marriage, one year multiple entry. While the required documents are less than other Thai Embassies or Consulates I did include proof of funds. I found out today that at least one applicant was turned away because he had no proof of funds and/or no employer in Thailand. Not sure what visa he was applying for but can only assume if was some type of Non-O..?? He was not married to the Thai lady that accompanied him. My wife and I met and talked to them on the Friendship Bridge while waiting for Visa on Arrival yesterday. I only know this because the wife was talking to other Thai ladies while waiting to access the Consulate grounds today. Apparently he had also been turned away for same reason in Vientiane. Maybe the Consulate at Savannaket had been notified?? Can not say. My advise, for what it is worth, is to always be prepared. One never knows what docs will be ask for. One can look at this as heresay. But everyone else I spoke with yesterday was back today to pick up their docs. After the wife mentioned he had been turned away and looking around I did not see the gentleman I speak of.

For those interested the docs I included with application; signed copy of my photo/info page of passport,signed copy of wife's photo/info page of passport, signed copy of wife's Thai ID, Copy of marriage cert signed by both, copy of certified copy marriage cert w/translation, copy of house book signed by wife, copy of bank letter stating amount of funds, copy of bank book. Consulate officer only ask to see copy of original marriage cert and he did not pass any docs back.

Noted and thanks very much for your reply. Any thoughts or comments on gas versus glow engines? O.S. has a gas glow engine suitable for 60 size planes but quite expensive at near $400 USD. Personally I think it would pay for itself in fuel savings. Glow fuel is running average $20+ USD per gal for 10% nitromethane. Is the nitro mix used in Thailand or the 0% FAI?

New to ThaiVisa. I did a forum search but must recent on RC model was like 2012. I will be retiring to Thailand within the next few months and have a few questions that hopefully someone can answer for me.

1) In the aircraft FM frequency spectrum is the 72 MHZ allowed for use in Thailand and if so are there any channel limitations

2) Are the newer 2.4 GHZ Spread Spectrum frequency hopping radios allowed

3) I will be purchasing some new engines. Considering gasoline due to the price of glow fuel and likely availability from a local standpoint in the Amnat Charoen area. Are there any Hobby Shops in the 100km range of Amnat Charoen area.

4) Anyone flying or clubs in this area

5) Any requirement for liability insurance

Appreciate all info that can be provided.