steve2112

On 5/29/2021 at 10:31 AM, BUMMERJACK said:

I flew.

so who checks you have negative covid test? airasia or someone at don muang or phuket?

my step daughter is flying down in a couple of days, not sure what to expect

On 5/24/2021 at 7:27 AM, BUMMERJACK said:

I came to Phuket from Pattaya three days ago. Either proof of vaccine or negative PCR-test is required, along with registering on gophuget.com and downloading some app called mor-chana or something like that. I had no problems at all getting in.

did you fly or drive? 

super rich is closed but i was able to get USD here 7.8789756,98.3955388

5 minutes ago, marin said:

Dont buy at the airport unless you go downstairs to Super Rich. A big exchange will be a big loss inside the airport..

before going thru immigration i guess you mean right?

5 minutes ago, stuandjulie said:

Super rich in Phuket town.

forgot where that is, can you tell me

hi, does anyone know the rate in the airport to buy USD right now and from where? 

should i buy here in phuket first or buy in swampy? i need a lot.

thx steve

all my usual favorite places to get a good exchange rate are closed and the banks suck. any ideas where to buy USD? i don't want to do some transfer thing, i nede to take cash to USA

thx steve

hi all, i need a PCR test to fly and enter US. where should i go in Phuket? who is cheap and fast?

thx steve

has anyone got a USA B2 visa for TGF/wife/spouse recently? we got one for my wife about 12 years ago so expired now and need a new one. anything special going on with the app/embassy visit in covid times?

thx

Any fireworks? 

my current extension expires on dec 16th, can i go to renew on monday 8th, 8 days early?

thx

i know there is a minibus to Mo Chit bus station 2 but that's not on a BTS line. are there any other options for cha-am minibus that closer to central bangkok? thx

i have a CB500F with a Leo Vince exhaust and it too noisy for the LTD to let me transfer the title

i was looking at something like this https://www.lazada.co.th/products/51mm-universal-motorcycle-exhaust-can-muffler-insert-baffle-db-killer-silencer-intl-i116975334-s121527154.html?exlaz=d_1:mm_150050845_51350205_2010350205::12:1498579383!58089999096!!!pla-294682000766!c!294682000766!121527154!128505910&gclid=Cj0KCQiAhs79BRD0ARIsAC6XpaUTapUmbZ3uANplZQvC0J4uHBGHi1n183ouJpF-L-HecF6x-xFiXvgaAjxfEALw_wcB

has anyhow tried? does it work or any tips how to make it quieter without buy the stock pipe?

thx

i got married in the UK but divorced in the US, i'm using my UK passport now and need an avadavat to get married here in thailand.

i never told UK about my divorce, do you think it matters when i go to get the avadavat?

thx

i'm thinking i may need a cornea replacement, so looking for a reputable specialist. 

does anyone have a recommendation, samui or surat? 

my friend had it done in phetchaburi and had great results so i may go up there but if there is anything closer to home, that would be easier

thx

ok, thanks

I should have said I have 800k in the bank for over 2 months and this will be my second extension, first was in phuket and I paid 1900. So since I should be easy and don't need an agent, then you think it will be 1900? 

i have heard crazy numbers like 5000 and even 10,000 baht for a retirement extension in samui even though its 1900 everywhere else.

can anyone tell me the real story? thanks 

cool, that's a relief

thanks

my 90 day was due aug 19, and i think i did it on line but can't find any proof, and i honestly don't remember if i did it or not.

so what should i do? go immigration ASAP or just wait until around nov 15 and go to do then face the consequences if i didn't do it?

thx

hi, i've read a few posts but they seem out of date or loaded with spammers.

someone wants to pay me for something in bitcoin. how would i take that and get baht? (i'm in thailand now, UK passport or thai passport ok too)

i assume i need to open a bitcoin account at something like bitkub, have them send the btc there, then i withdraw to a thai bank act. is that right? are there any rules on fees, taxes, limits i should know about.

please don't reply and tell me to hold onto it, i'm asking for an answer on this question only. thanks

my wife just read that anyone leaving phuket to other parts of the country after some time early next month will have to quarantine when they get to destination.

anyone read anything about this?

i already went to the US embassy and got a https://th.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/2020-marriage-affidavit-bangkok.pdf

signed and stamped already.

so i went to the amphur and that wasn't enough of course. so i guess i need that translating and 'legalizing' by the ministry of foreign affairs.

so i have my GF call the ministry of foreign affairs and they said i need 2 things translating and certifying but not sure what the second is.

any ideas?

thx

title says it all really

22 hours ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

I know of no reason why your residency would have any bearing on the immigration process for your wife assuming everything else is in order. You apply for an immigrant visa (based on marriage) and if she is approved, she will receive her visa and "immigrant package" and when she first enters the US she will be processed by CPB/CIS and if allowed entry, she will received a temporary "green card," and withing 4-6 weeks will receive the permanent one.

For the I-864, you will need to either:

A) Actually have US domicile...meaning moving back to the US before the visa is issued, OR

B) Show sufficient intent to establish US domicile. This means showing that you have concrete plans to move back at the same time as or before the visa applicant.

There are some examples of both of these in the NVC wiki: https://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process