Taffyfromflint

Once a month I would travel to Oz back to work. The antics of tourists returning home used to make me feel ashamed. Why do these nob heads have to behave like morons maybe it's in the genes.

Like most pollies, he's related to the chameleon species

Two deaths in six months in CM does not constitute a safe operation. Sorry this is Thailand and accidents happen

Bit of quick panel work and it should be on the road again very shortly.

You may be joking ( I assume! ) but I pass a body repair yard most days, and I am constantly amazed at some of the repairs they manage Wrecks that in the west would be scrapped reappear looking as good as new.

How well they go round corners after they are put back on the road, well I don't know.

So, no sign of a struggle, no weapons found ( cement truck not considered a weapon, ???) too fast, too close, texting, using phone. The mind boggles. Lucky taxi driver.

Some of the comments here need bottleing.

It amazes me how reliant Thai people are of "superstition" e.g. spending stacks on "lucky number" sim cards, changing car number plates because the numbers aren't lucky. This is just another expamle of a worm convincing Thais that he can foretell the further and supposedly bring luck and good fortune.

I guess not unlike "faring" around the globe heaping money on dating sites only to find their "love is lost" along with their savings.

Dump him in the sewer I say.

same old, same old.

Safety and Thailand. Just does not go together!

My 30 + years as a safety inspector and auditor in Australia and overseas did not prepare me for the numerous events which I witness almost on a daily basis. I have read and re read the LoS safety legislation, which I may add is a close relation of a lweaky sieve, there are are there no suitably qualified (nay honest) safety inspectors out there.? and pray tell where is the duty of care. (silly question, I know)

Soda tax? Ha. Just another tactic to increase tax revenue. Maybe tax the air we breathe...should be much more tax revenue there. Use Article 44 if anyone complains.

Never mind the tax, it never stopped smokers and drinkers, just get meaningful education programmes via tv (which is the most widely looked at media). But wait that may stop the fat cats getting fatter.

I remember when (not that long ago) living in North Queensland locals had free entry to the Museum of Tropical Queensland whilst all other visitors paid 300 Bht. Not just foreigners. Justified, not so sure but it did encourage locals to visit and for some to take their visiting friends and relatives.

What's the latest on the ATM crash?

You can apply for the extension during the last 30 days of any of the 90 day entries from your visa.

Thankx for the info

I think an extension of stay is well worth going for but you really don't need an agent. The application process is fairly straightforward.

You can get re-entry permits that allow you to exit and re-enter whilst keeping your stay alive. Single re-entry is 1,000 baht, Multi re-entry is 3,800 baht. So you can come and go as much as you like.

90 day reports can be done online or by post if you don't want to report in person so shouldn't be a concern. You can even pay someone else to do the report for you.

If you continue with the multi entry visa you can extend each of your 90 day stays by 60 days (1,900 baht) as you are married. This means it's only necessary to do a border hop every 5 months.

If you can meet the requirements I would recommend a 1 year extension of stay.

Thanks all for the info. Just one other ??. How long in advance can I apply for an extension?

For those who are not worried about cholesterol, and it appears Yorkie eaters are in that bunch, use lard or rendered down pork fat as it's temperature is greater than oils plus the flavour is better. Hot is the word, flat bottom bulbous crisp sides to the Yorkie is the bees knees.

Top shelf, while the roast is resting. Yes imported flour is a must.

I am on my third non imm o based on marriage which expires January 2016.

In the past getting a new non imm o annually wasn't a problem as I was frequently returning to Australia. Since I am no longer travelling back and forth is it worth applying for an extension, using an agent as I am in CM, or going to the expense of returning to Australia to get another non imm o?

Of course the 90 day run vs 90 day reporting is a consideration as well. What are the pro's and cons?

Please no BS artists.

thanks in advance for the advice.

I've just had a passport renewed which was completely blank. As long as you submit your old passport along with the necessary forms and fees, than you will get a new one issued.

All this crap makes you wonder if it's worth the stay. There are far more receptive countries close.

I was sure I read here on this forum that some Australian air safety people had been retained to help sort out the issues. What happened to them?

The ones in my proffesional circle weren't approached and in any event the Thai "government" would not be willing to pay the going rate to be told how much of a mess the system was in. maybe if they offered a reward leading to the arrest of the incompetants who make the decisions would help.

My current non o (marriage) is due in January. Will it be best to apply for another non o or for an extension? Going by some comments on this site an extension appears to be frought with problems. My imm office will be CM.

Be aware that makers ratios differ according to the oil used. Most high end makers stipulate 50:1 as their oil is more refined. 25:1 should be the norm but get the facts first. Most end users do not know how to look after these simple machines. Look at the manual and stick to the oil the maker recommends.

Electrical Safety (what electrical safety?) Most GPO.s (general power outlets) aren"t even wired to an earth, Mandatory retro earthing should be applied initially on all public buildings including schools, then mandatory installation of an circuit protection RCD (residual current device), WOW, can we really see this happening when even the most basic of hazard and risk reduction methods are not employed. As for cutting the plug off, I agree in most places this would work, but how many times have we seen bared wires shoved into an outlet and held in place by another piece of wire? And yes mandatory PAT (portable appliance testing) should be done, I've got stacks of tags available, but unfortunately no one here would know what they are, or even pay attention to them. Educating the industry will be a major hurdle but it must start somewhere.

Pity this resulted in someone losing their life. ( author:- certified workplace safety inspector)

Where is Thailand heading when she climbs into bed with Pyongyang? As can be seen worldwide China is carrying buckets of money and buying eveything it can get it's hands on. Now as China is a bedmate of Pyongyang, where does this leave us?

Bangkok Bank have a brance in London where you can change you GBP back to Tbht. I changed baht to GBP at Bangkok Bank here before flying out. Give them a couple of days if you need in excess of 20,000 but

Also when you are on your way back, assuming you are returning, do not under any circumstances change your pounds to baht at heathrow VAT refund counter, the worst rates possible.

This will be like the fuel surcharge, which interestingly hasn't been reduced or dropped with the fall in fuel costs. So they will slam on the charge at the ticketting level but it will stick, go up, be disguised for infinity, thai Airlines are already amongst the dearest,let's see how much further it can go to completely stuff up the tourist industry.