AgMech Cowboy

You should definitely do the extension to your current Visa Exempt (permit to stay) as DrJack has suggested. Be sure that you either have a copy of the TM30 or that you carry a properly signed TM30 document with you to immigration. (In past I have been able to submit one with the owners signature and their proof of ownership and then apply for extensions... PerCOVID). If you're in a hotel ask them if they filed the TM30). BritTim or DrJack will have to give you the particulars about that.

You will want to 'save' your land border run for the 2nd visa exempt as long as possible. IMHO

On 6/6/2023 at 12:26 PM, 2baht said:

If you're a Muslim, 76 virgins!

Trying to add 4 are you? It's 72...

5 hours ago, BritTim said:

It is still closed. From Pathum Thani, one option might be to fly from Don Muang to Ubon and do the border bounce at Chong Mek.

Ok, Thank you, @BritTim.  It will  be a long day, but I think you've put me on the right track. (I just have to get up super early) ???? The air Fare is only 1718 baht, evisa another 1717 and a rent car less than 800 baht.  What am I missing???

OR: as DrJack has suggested Udon Thani and then up to Nong Khai. Thank you both.

6 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Where are you located.

4 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

OP, if you are located in Bangkok then 90min flight to Saigon is an option.

Moreso if your passport allows for visa exempt entry.

You could bounce straight back or make a mini holiday..

DrJack, I know you read a lot of qrap on here, but I specifically said "border bounce" and in the body specified for a "Non-O visa holder".  
Keep at it. You've helped many.

3 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

I'm grateful I had the foresight of keeping my properties in the US for rent. Besides a bit of side money, I'll always have a place to park my weary bones. I couldn't imagine the grief some feel knowing they can never afford to return because of high rents.

Yes, you nailed it.  I had a chance to purchase a 'great' little property back in '98, but I didn't pursue it (because I could figure out how to take care of it 15k miles away).  Them's the breaks, but I don't want to go back there anyway.

13 hours ago, swissie said:

Until the day comes, when they realise that the Thailand of 2023 was "easier" than the Thailand of 2030

Very true.

Is the Ban Phu Nam Ron Border Crossing open for individual/personal traffic for 90 day border bounces for Non-O visa holders?  My trip requirement is still a few weeks away, but plans need to be made now, especially if it's not open.

21 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Time for trip to another country.

Go live in Vietnam for few months. 

I'm glad you could understand that gobbledygook 'visa' and entry summary. 

If you want help you need to drop the acronyms. I think DrJack gave you some great advice.  

Dude said a lot of words without saying 'anything'...

China's a bully and the US is showing support and organizing all the 'little' nations who are being bullied.

Joe will bow to Xi.

NO

I strongly suggest you do NOT go on Monday.

6 hours ago, ignore it said:

get it fixed in 6-7 months

Do this at the earliest opportunity. Ask a vet the earliest age. I had an indoor cat, who liked to bolt periodically. She came home pregnant at about 6 months. (no she wasn't out for 6 months. just one night, but she was only about 6 months old

I thought that was the goal. Afterall, aren't people the problem when it comes to climate change?

1 hour ago, Crossy said:

It will allegedly be working on Saturday so you could try it

Just as good as a picnic. HaHa ????

4 hours ago, Alotoftravel said:

Thailand requires a yellow fever vaccination to enter

Except for COVID, I've never been asked for any vaccination documentation.  My old yellow colored vaccination record book was lost in 1997.

Hard to listen to people who don't even know gases. (oxygen, methane, both volatile in the right setting). 

On 5/24/2023 at 5:47 AM, sammieuk1 said:

Should this not say former DPM or is the slug maneuvering his trail of confusion. ticktock time will tell ????  

He is the DPM for probably another 3-4 months. 

2 hours ago, newnative said:

All easily funded with a better tax system.

On whom?

8 hours ago, AustinRacing said:

What they ask for makes sense. A joint purchase should require both parties to sign a release otherwise in another case one party can sell the property and keep the money to her/himself, ripping off the other party. In this case he is entitled to something from the property as he’s contributed. It’d be interesting to see what the courts will say. My guess is they’ll ask for the other guy’s input. Look harder to find him. 

You are completely wrong. There is no "joint purchase" of a home & land in Thailand.

No clue. I think the developer is looking for a payoff. I guaranteed my wifes home, build by a developer, but she signed for everything. Other than the promise that I would pay that was it.

When she finished paying it off (with our money) at the bank, I was not included in any transfer meetings or signatures.

wow...  So many, "I think"s. I've no clue either, but the IO wasn't letting him out, end of story. Find a cheap flight or change border points.

wow... Such cynical comments. I've learned over the years that 'demanding' and pushing just gets push back.  If you try to force feed the Senate, the members will just bow up.  The Deputy PM gave good advice and I'm quite sure that the Move Forward leaders already know this.  He only commented to 'reassure' them to continue their pursuits in that direction (and of course to stay relevant).

6 hours ago, webfact said:

high cost of living and expensive electricity bills

Drill baby, drill. Gas (and coal with advanced capture technology) are the best ways to reduce the cost for Thailand. Obviously with the low amount of natural resources in Thailand the '"renewable" energy technology will be needed, which means Thailand needs to get heavily into the business of manufacturing their own batteries and solar panels.  There are places where wind turbines might be used economically, but I don't know the upcountry weather.

Obviously, IMO, long term, Thailand needs to develop a nuclear power base.  Thailand flooded the market with good Petroleum Engineers and technicians.  They can and should shift their education to nuclear.

Good luck, Tim.

What a discussion...  I will not support the meat substitute industry.  Grown in a lab, made out of plants, doesn't matter. It's processed food, which is not cost effective nor 'good' for the environment.