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roger101, hi, I’ve been a few times to Vietnam, why not try it . Lots of plus points, easier to get to than Philippines, a bit safer, much better food, delicious in fact. The Vietnamese are lovely people lots of things to do there, lots of gorgeous places to visit. You could do a trip there if you haven’t been, see what you think. I’ve heard that rent is cheaper than here, and food is definitely cheaper. Beer too ,if you drink. Look at it this way, if you didn’t like it, you could always come back to Thailand or elsewhere. Where do you live in Thailand ? Have you thought of moving to a cheaper area and wait and see what the near future brings concerning paperwork  ?

Good luck. 

I imagine that seeing that France and Britain have been mentioned it will be normal tourist visas. Also being that they do not use VOA. Why shouldn’t this work, two consulats have already closed in France, making it virtually impossible to get a visa without an appointment. For me it would have meant a flight and two nights in Paris. I think they’ll be fazing out all the consulats, which cost a lot of money to run. If Myanmar , Cambodia and Vietnam can do it , I’m quite sure Thailand can. I for one will be very happy.

Great !

Thanks, was just worrying about downloading a photo as i don’t have a computer only iPad. Having used an iPad for years I’ve lost any compter skills I had ages ago. 

It is not a question of gender ! No one should be slapped for doing their job . I would have dragged him to court.

Hi all, I’ll be going to Myanmar in January so will need a visa. I know there is a evisa. I don’t have a computer , ( only iPad) and I’m also not sure I would know how to download the photo. I can always go to the consul in Bangok but I’d rather avoid a second 2/3 day stay there as I’m already spending  Xmas holidays there when the consulat will be closed. My question is, are there  respectable visa agents in Pattaya that can do this for me ? Are they safe and legal ? Thanks.

It’s not only problems at the borders. Certain embassies are refusing SETV visas only because the return flight date is over their limit. How stupid is that. And a loss of earnings for the Thai government in visa fees. You can show huge bank accounts, have tickets out of the country, and they still refuse your visa! Ridiculous.

Fanjita, hi, i don’t think you understood my post.

What I meant was that I hope that they accept a reservation for one guest, meaning me alone. I have often found in the past that some restaurants avoid taking reservations for  people dining alone. I want only one Christmas dinner, not eat all day. 

Looks wonderful, I’m hoping to be able to reserve for one guest ?

I would choose 

voluntary return under international supervision.

Seems sure that with the current exchange rates there won’t be a lot of sales. How on earth do they manage the thousands of condos laying empty ?Of course, lackof a good visa for people staying longer than a month or two doesn’t help. 

Good lord, all I can say is poor Cambodia, what a future , and let’s hope that this never arrives in Thailand ! 

Khunheineken , hi, no, Susaday was on Ocheatal beach road, opposite the beach where they also had beach chairs and a bar.Ive found out that they closed down and left , back to France. Was talking to a Cambodian friend and he said what’s happened in Sihanoukville is terrible. Over run with Chinese. 

Total rubbish article !

Lets hope they don’t knock down Rompo market, it’s the only one in that area. The fruit and veg is good and well priced. Also, there’s the Kiss restaurant which I’m sure a lot of locals would miss. 

Hi, Anyone know if it’s still ok to move around ( Jomtien to Bangkok etc) and not be  obliged to re do a TM30 ? I always do it when arriving from France and when I last asked, the officer at Jomtien said I didn’t have to again if I was going to Bangkok and back again to the same address. Also, can someone remind me what is needed ? The condo office will do their bit as usual. Thanks. 

The ones I’ve had in Indonesia are wonderful. Where do they come from there, and what’s their secret ? Quite big, flat skin.

Unfortunately for the markets and ordinary street side shops, malls are the way to go. It’s the same all over the world . Come rain or shine, heatwave or storm, the mall is a great place to hang out. Hard for small individual shops to pay the rent, so they usually attract the larger  stores and brand names. That they work or not depends on the brand, I’ve seen 50 + queuing to get into some shops like Vuitton or Chanel in Bangkok , and I doubt they wait that long not to buy. Lots of well off Chinese ,Japanese etc for these shops. Just take a look at Paragon and Central world. Central Festival Pattaya seems to be doing quite well 

KhunHeineken, had many a good night with great wine at reasonable prices in Susaday. Yes, I’m wondering where Bruno and family are, any news would be welcome. I’ll start looking myself. Last saw them two seasons ago,2016, and  all was fine then for them.