Dan747

The last Sanctions did not work, so what now??

By reporting a scam, you could help identify fraud, bring them to justice, and protect yourself and others in the future. Good Luck.

Time will tell-It will be interesting to note next year on how many "LONG STAYS" are Russians!

Your right, left Koh Chang a few weeks ago and it too is full of Russians. As an American, I just kept my distance even though there was USAF sticker with an American Flag on my truck back window. Looks like the sanctions put on the Russians didn't work because they are spending lot's rubbles that is helping Thai Tourist industry. We shall see if there will be some long strays in a few months. It is going to interesting when the U.S. Navy visits Pattaya.

These storms before the Rainy season are becoming very threating-Here is my aftermath video a couple of days ago at Ubon Ratchathani : https://www.facebook.com/1009231185/videos/1371200637036832/

FYI from a Facebook Thai Visa posting (2/15/2023): Today I was at savannakhet thai embassy, got there before 9am. The line was massive, when I finally got to the counter after being in line for over 2 and half hours they said I needed bank statement and confirmation of booking in Laos. I quickly rushed across the road got my thai bank statement but on my booking confirmation didn't have my name on it and was told to came back the next day. I printed out the Visa application and on the form it does not state bank statement or confirmation of booking.

Yes, last week, my Thai wife and I did the trip on Wednesday. Traveled from Ubon in my truck and parked (250 baht) at the freedom bridge. Took the "Thai" bus over (20 Baht each) paid 1,900 baht for visa on arrival window at the Laos freedom bridge. Wife on her Thai Passport paid 100 baht to enter. Had to hurry due to the bus waiting for us to travel to the Savannakhet bus station. Paid a tuktuk to 80 baht to our hotel Avalon Residence, which was in walking distance-Did not know. Paid hotel 20 USD, not interested in paying in baht. I already had a Thai Non-O Multiply one year Visa so I did not visit the Thai consulate. Took a Tuktuk to the Mekong River boardwalk 150 baht. Found out all Tuktuk's charge 150 for any ride anywhere. Had dinner at the Savannakhet New Night Market-street food paid in baht. 150 baht back to the hotel. Morning hotel breakfast nothing special for me; eggs, hotdog, toast, coffee. Hotel desk said we could walk to bus station, which we did. Paid 100 baht, 50 each for "Laos" bus back to Thailand via freedom bridge. Bus ticket said 25 baht, not 50. At Laos immigration to get stamped out paid 100-baht, wife on Thai passport paid the same. Got to the Thai side stamped in "GOOD" for another 90 days. Bus ride over and back not full like years before where you had to fight to get on. Both rides were around noon. Trip was uneventful, but we had the feeling of being scammed every which way a few baht here and there. Locals treat you as a Visa run not a Tourist. I think you can maybe just go in and back if your on a multiple entry. Hope this helps, Good Luck and Happy Travels.

I buy all on Lazada Thailand: VALVOLINE MAX LIFE (10W40) 4Lแถม1L oil and 1042 BOSCH กรองน้ำมันเครื่อง TOYOTA oil filter and do the work myself after some problems with oil change vendors not doing the work properly. Change every year or every 10,000 k's which I never reach.

Sorry about your condition, BritManToo is right on to go back to the UK. I was very sick about 5+years ago and had a MRI scan at Bumrungrad (Cost $1,200 cash USD) and a Doctor there diagnosed me having a Heidel Hernia and he pressed me needing Surgery "ASAP." Thank God my Gut Feeling was to get a second opinion and left two days later to the USA. Took me about one week to see a Surgeon with another MRI and he told me I did not need any surgery at all. Good luck!!

Your going to hit the Morning traffic. Plan on 3+ hours-Good Luck and Happy Travels.

I grew up where alcohol was the only drug in the 60's. Most of my career was in the Government where Golden Flow checks were widespread. I saw a lot of folks get caught and lose not only their TS/SCI clearances but their employment. I was rewarded with a Great Career and very nice retirement by not participating. I consider it a career buster and a gateway to higher usage for some. I am sure their will be a few slams on that last sentence-but that is my opinion. Each to his own.

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Do not do it, just tell "CONGRATS", maybe it will work out you never know-It's his Business!

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Planning on entry into Savannakhet after my 90-day period for my Thai Non-O Multiply one year Visa and reenter Thailand after a few days of exploring. Has anyone recently done this? Appreciate any response since {Precovid} I have not done this in a while. Thank you.

Yes, why not if you can afford it. You actually get better service in the end.

"WOW"-The Russians and the Sailors can compete and be in a state of rivalry.

Watch out for added fee's (HOA, etc.) if in a Gate Community. Much better off in a private house-My opinion.

I come over to Thailand for six months each year and bring an International Driver's License with me. Very hard to lose points on that license-Might work for you.

A lot of long stay (3 to 6 months) Russians in Koh Chang, hotels are full. Last week I was at the Coconut Beach resort for 5 days and the hotel staff were after Russians taking food out of the Breakfast buffet to eat later-LOL. Wonder if this will be a long stay problem. Curious to know if Thailand is getting Russian vet's here on R&R like during the Vietnam conflict with the Americans?

Concerning Tyre Nichols, he would still be alive if he complied. It is the same thing that we have dealt with over and over, blaming the police for violent Acts. I agree that the police use more Force than they need to but if the suspects would just comply things would go 99% smoother.

I have no problem with one I use here in Ubon off highway 2050 10 klicks from. "GOOD LUCK!"

Just left Pattaya where there were lots of Russians to arrive at Koh Chang where we are also be invaded. Heading back to Issan where there are none next week. Checked online to see where the Ruble was and looks like the Russian Sanctions are not working. No wonder they are here while the Ruble is high.

Looking for a Hospital/Clinic in Thailand that is administering the Johnson and Johnson Covid shot for my Daughter-In-laws Mother for a specific overseas Visa requirement. Appreciate any recommendations and help. Thank You in Advance.