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as usual this is about all that needs to be said... "I felt the locals just tolerated us but there was no rapport. "

You are brainwashed to believe you are somehow free. It does not matter what country you are in, if you got a birth certificate after you were born you are a slave to the system. Truly free people are living in the woods or jungle somewhere, and they do what they want at all times with zero government involvement. We are getting further from this everyday that passes.

Consider that Phuket immigration alone does around 228 million baht per year on foreigner visa extensions and you have your answer.

In thailand that means discussed lol. I have seen this "agreed in principle" many times over the years yet nothing ever happened. It may happen but its definitely not certain.

lots of options... Cambodia unlimited Philippines 16 months Vietnam 90d Malaysia 90d

At the time, I believe they were concerned about vietnam going to 90 days and stealing a lot of tourists but that didnt really happen.

For me and you but thats not how thailand operates they have to see it in practice then they change things

Totally agree, they have realized now the tourist visa is useless and nobody does it anymore. The revenue at thai embassies around the world probably took a big hit.

It's being discussed but not yet formally published in the royal gazette so we will see if it actually happens.

I was thinking about getting a DTV but hell no. Getting pulled aside for 30 min every time you re enter the country no thanks. And this is the first visa run you did so it will only get worse over time as more people do this and they dont like repeat visa runs/border runs to continue a stay. As always with these type of visas its not a permission to stay 5 years straight, its basically just a multiple entry tourist visa where you may or may not be allowed to enter each time depending on officer discretion.

Its because you lived in thailand in the past, so they are wary on why you come so much now. Its a bit overkill imo but not our call. I would take a break for for 6 months, then keep your visits short and spread out in the future.

Thanks John I went with a rebuild. I was thinking maybe second hand engine but hard to find a decent 2005 nowadays. Everything is just so ragged out and beaten on. Rebuild is basically the only thing i can trust to go another 300k

Engine shaking pretty bad, low power, injectors gummed up, turbo not working. I am not really sure but , its a very good diesel mechanic and he suggested to remove the motor and completely rebuild it.

I am considering rebuilding my 2005 3.0 4JJ1 Dmax, complete engine rebuild. Pistons, rings, bearings, replacing all internal parts, gaskets etc and also 4 injectors. My turbo is ok just a rebuild kit for it. I was quoted approximately 60,000 baht. Is this a good price and do you think its worth it? Truck is a manual and has 273k on it and is in good shape otherwise.

I am currently in a short term rental in bangkok and bought a used car that is bangkok registered. But I am living in chiang mai. I was planning to drive the car right away from bangkok to chiang mai and register it there. But the owner insists i must register in bangkok before going, he is worried something could happen on the way to cm. I guess i can register in bangkok if i have to but if i use my chiang mai address can i get chiang mai plates or i have to use my current bangkok address and get bangkok plates?