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I bought used Japanese cars at their auctions through an agent in Japan. It was a company and I can not remember the name. You can probably search for the type of auction you want and see if you can find an agent. Then be sure to research the agent and company to make sure it's legit. I had the cars shipped to the West but not sure how it works for this market.

Who cares about control when we get free money? The politicians know what's best for us. (but it's not for them). Reminds me of an alligator eating it's prey.

2 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Less scare mongering more facts:

 

https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/digital-services-act-package

Yes I love it when the governments are so caring and want to protect us.

44 minutes ago, LosLobo said:

'Professor Kelley ....... ‘Donald Trump was the dumbest goddam student I ever had,'”

 

He did fairly well for being the "dumbest goddam student".  A lot of geniuses just can't understand that!

11.5 million pages of discovery! This happens in most cases of course. Nothing to see here.

Keep trying. 

Which side are the war mongers on?

Just now, DodgerRodger said:

Some useful advice, especially @Liquorice @BritTim and @DrJack54 above.  But if you would like further local advice, there's a helpful Facebook group under the name Expats in Roi-et/Thailand that may help further.

Just now, Liquorice said:

Official Immigration procedure > VE-TV to Non O Retirement.pdf 
TM87 form > TM-87-Application for Visa from Visa Exempt.pdf 
Checklist > Docs VE to Non Imm O.odt 

 

You will need to submit two identical sets of documents.
1 set Roi Et retain, the other set is sent to the regional office for approval.

Perfect, thank you.

Just now, BritTim said:

That is OK. The main advantage of Savannakhet is that you get the visa the next day. At Roi Et, if there are no complications, it will be taken under consideration, and you will get the visa and 90-day permission to stay (actually, probably a few days fewer than 90) three or four weeks later. I can appreciate why getting it done without the trip to Savannakhet has attractions.

Thanks for that. In that case I'll most likely choose to go Savannakhet.

Just now, BritTim said:

My suggestion would be to do it during the 90-day permission to stay from the Non O visa. It you apply just after a return from Savannakhet, there would be plenty of time. (or, do you need to travel during that time?)

Thanks for the reply. I don't need to travel during the 90 day. I'd prefer to get the visa at Roi Et of course. So I should ask there first as advised and see what they say. I'd head to Sanannakhet if Roi Et doesn't sound good after speaking with them.

Just now, Liquorice said:

Applying for the Non O from a VE entry is not a problem at Roi Et Immigration.

 

You need at least 15 days permission of stay remaining from your 30 day VE entry, or again you can apply for a 30-day extension if you require more time.
Will you be applying for the Non O based on 'retirement' or 'Thai spouse'?
I can supply a list of documents you'll require for either reason.

Non O based on retirement. A list would be great thank you.

Just now, thasoss said:

my advice is go to Roi ET immigration office,they are very helpful,and they will outline exactly what you need to do.

Thank you.

Just now, Andycoops said:

Usually the IOs in Roi Et are very helpful and you should go there and talk your situation over and obtain their advice.

 

I was aware of at least 1 agent operating in Roi Et but understand they are no longer in business.

This was pre covid.

 

For boots on the ground info the expat bar restaurants around the lake side in the centre of Roi Et and elsewhere in the city, would be a good upto date source of the current agent situation.

 

Good luck.

Thanks for that Andy. A good idea to ask first to feel it out.

Just now, BritTim said:

Usually, getting a Non O visa in Savannakhet is pretty easy, and actually involves less hassle than getting the Non O at Immigration. I assume you are planning to replace your current passport as soon as possible, but were unable to do it in your home country prior to your return. How long does it take for you to get a passport renewal in Thailand?

 

In your case, I would stay away from agents.

Thanks for your reply. Passport renewal from Thailand is about one month. Yes I am considering that option on Savannakhet. I would replace passport asap when timing is good. Or perhaps after first Non O extension if not before!

Just now, DrJack54 said:

Might be messy but you could provide a TM30 or rental agreement (even if a dud) at normal office such as CW to obtain a non O.

The issue is that you would need to obtain 12 month extension at that office.

Perhaps attend Roi Et office and obtain first hand info.

Fall back would be use other office.

Would require a TM30 at the very least

Thanks for your reply. Yes that sounds a little messy for sure. I'll make a visit to Roi immigration first when I get back. Perhaps a Visa agent for this situation could work well. Do you know if there is an agent for Roi Et?

The problem extends itself if I need to leave Thailand to obtain an "O" in another country because then that regulation regarding passports expiring and countries requiring over 6 month expiry date could become an issue! What a mess. Flight to Thailand is in one week.

Just now, DrJack54 said:

The 8.5 month validity is not huge issue.

It just means that you extension from non O retirement will have expiry dated till expiry of pp.

No big deal.

You lose few months. 

You should ditch non O-A and enter Thailand visa exempt and obtain a non O at your immigration office and subsequent extension. 

Thanks for your reply. Yes my O-A extension is gone. It has expired while I have been away. It seems as though applying for a Non immigrant O at Roi Et may be a problem after reading the link you enclosed earlier.

Just now, DrJack54 said:

Assume you have Thai bank account 

 

OP you may be interested in this thread.

Bit of worry.

Hi, thank you for your reply.

Yes I have Thai bank account but will use income letter from Embassy.

"Bit of worry". Yes that is for sure. Although I have been out of the country for just over two months, my extension from O-A Visa did expire while I was away. I had it for 10 years.

The other small problem that I failed to mention is that my passport will have 8.5 months left on it when I arrive, making another possible immigration roadblock when extending "O" to a year!

Thanks again in advance.

Hello.  Coming in on Visa Exempt. Anyone know if one can apply for Non O, 2 weeks before end of period or does Roi Et Immigration require application sooner? Also what would be the earliest to apply for 30 day extension if need more time for Non O paperwork? Sorry, another question: if applying for 30 day extension, does that extension start at the end of the first 30 days of the Visa exempt entry? Thank you in advance.

5 hours ago, Tug said:

That wasent helpful or insightful just a rather pedestrian smear……president Biden and the TEAM in the administration are doing a decent job guiding us through the current inflationary cycle and the pandemic,things could be much much worse as it is they are improving that’s a good thing!

Yes of course he and the "team" are guiding the country. (More like the team). Did a bang up job guiding Americans through the pandemic as you stated. Imagine not allowing treatment and only waiting for a vaccine!  That worked out well!