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Any advice for health insurance in Chiang Mai? Thanks!

Mots is one, Key is another. Any others?  Thanks.

Going out to Kad luong (Wororot Market) the day the it flooded has twisted my mind: now I'm worried about floods stopping me to get to SUV to take my flight. The train was my first choice, but they've stopped running again.  The South is supposed to flood, including BKK.  I've decided to take the bus. Flight goes Oct. 29 2024.  Where can I learn about this?  Any links to this info?  Thanks!

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2877091/chiang-mai-braces-for-more-floods

What about Kad Luong (Wororod Market)?

My situation has changed & I might need a 15 month visa, after all.  Mott is one specialist in Pattaya.  Do you know any of the others?  Thanks!

In Chiang Khong  maybe that was why the green bus didn't have a same day return.  I don't think Lao has that rule yet.  I still have some hopes that I can go somewhere & come home the same day.  (Remember Mai Sai?) Thanks for the feedback!

I need a new stamp from across a border close to Chiang Mai. (I plan to leave Thailand in 1-2 months.) I am a US citizen with a normal passport.  Is Savannahkhet a good choice? I'd rather not stay overnight.  

A land crossing is what kind of stamp & getting a consular visa is what kind of stamp? Flying in gets a stamp at the airport? Anything else? (I'm trying to determine how to cross into another country.)  I think I'd count from Jan. 1 2024 onward, but after that I don't understand.  Hope this is clear enough. I'm a US citizen. 

Fly into Vientiane or Udon to get the 30 day stamp?  Thanks.

Thank you Will do

Dr Jack: Yes, that is the extension at immigration that will expire end of May.  I wish to stay in Thailand until the waiting list clears for my apt. back home.

My first visa from a Thai consul (Vientiane) expires end of May. May I get another one there or at a different Thai consul?  I'm a US citizen. Thanks

20 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Seems X model 2 not really sold here in TH.  Model 4 available, in 2 flavors, beside the compact version, already mentioned.

Now to deal with Lazada. Thanks very much. I am prepared.

where did you buy the model2? Thanks.

On 3/28/2024 at 2:03 AM, timendres said:

I have been quite happy with my Xiaomi Air Purifier Model 2. I paid about 1,800 THB.

An important consideration is filter replacement, and I have had no troubles for years getting Xiaomi filters.

 

They have cheaper models, but not sure of coverage:

 

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/xiaomi-youpin-usb-i5043681774-s21326509670.html

where did you buy the model 2 you mentioned?  Thank you Cube

18 hours ago, ujayujay said:

Since 3 Months I have this Xiaomi Air Purifier. Very effectiv....no more hacking, coughing and sneezing! Before I had a No Name Product for 500 Baht, was not working, be careful, there are many of this kind in the Market: Air Pollution= Air Purifier big Business= Many Sharks!

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/i4906036289-s20676995954.html?urlFlag=true&mp=1&tradePath=omItm&tradeOrderId=811692144385564&tradeOrderLineId=811692144485564&spm=spm%3Da2o42.order_details.item_title.1

thanks, am buying this one plus the material on back of a fan. it's a table model fan so will have to put it on creatively.  Now to find a Thai speaker to help me buy this air purifier. many thanks.

On 3/28/2024 at 12:38 AM, Celsius said:

almost any air purifier under 1000b on lazada will do. It's not a complicated tech.

 

BTW, what happened to the old one?

 

 

When I left I gave it away.  (nobody would buy it)

Hi, Hope you can help.  Last time I was here for burning season I paid about 3,000 B. This year I can't pay that much.  But I am hacking, coughing and sneezing. ( I finally went tio the doc.) Any ideas about where to buy an inexpensive air purifier?  Thanks

Does this mean I can to across a border for a stamp on Jan. 1? Or does it have to be in December?  Thanks.

I'm out of land crossings for 2023 but need one more stamp; my Thai visa expires Jan 1 2024. (The immigration police at Vientiane crossing reminded me before sending me back to Lao.) Is there an airport in Chiang Khong?

Thanks.

On 12/13/2023 at 11:17 AM, FARANG KIWI said:

This morning at 09:30 made a Border Bounce at Chiang Khong.

 

It went fast very very fast - Over and Back in 35 minutes.

 

Plenty of Free parking on the left as soon as you enter the border area.

 

25 Baht for the One Way Bus ticket over to Laos side.

 

Bus was waiting and took off soon after boarding.

 

No queues at the Laos Visa on Arrival office.

 

Two forms to fill out an Arrival Card plus a 2nd Visa on Arrival form ( plus the usual form which I had pre-downloaded and filled out, the one with with your 1 x photo on )

 

The Laos officer asked my "how long you stay" I replied 10 minutes in Laos - he returned passport and pointed to the bus and said ""Buy Ticket"

 

Again the bus left very promptly.

 

No issues on arrival at Thai Immigration.   

 

Stamped with another 30 day Thai stay.

 

Thanks to those that assisted my questions earlier about the $US fee.

 

$US 40= if crisp new notes was offered to the Laos office and taken with a smile.

 

All in all could not have been faster or easier.

)  

Hello, Visa agents in Pattaya abound who'll do this but it costs. Any agents up here?  Thanks!

2 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

So you have been entering Thailand every 15 months visa exempt or with tourist visa and agent was converting to non immigrant O visa entry for 90 days to allow TM7 extension of stay for retirement?

The age requirement has not changed.  But it seems you do not meet the normal financial requirements and that the alternative 'agent' method is now being closed.

 

As has been said there are alternative destinations to explore if not tied to Thailand and you wish to explore them.  As for Thailand things can change from one day to another so you might be able to find another door if this is now closed or temporarily move to greener pastures if not.  

Yes, social security does not extend to 800,000 bhat, even when a person is a retired teacher. Yet I could live like a worthy human being. It was refreshing.  The Dalai Lama calls it 'living with dignity.' Perhaps it will work out again. It does teach us a few lessons, though, about how flippant people are, willing to ridicule fellow ex-pats. The Thai immigration officer was in good company...

Kiimothai, now the larger visa company (in bkk) says they'll have a new quota of 15 month visas like you asked about. The issue with all the companies lies in the non O financial requirement (800,000 bhat), which is why so many of us get these 15 month extensions. But her quota is limited and timing is not 100% assured.  I'm willing to try though.