DrPhibes

Yup, That's why I'm ask'n. Thank you for such a quick response.

Heading to Nepal for the first time in Oct and need to know if I can pull out Rupee from an ATM using my Bangkok Bank card. I will speak to the bank but I'm looking for actual experience from one of our group if you get my drift. Thanks in advance!

Each person's experience of what constitutes basic essentials and "living" is different, ya can't judge another for that, only yourself.

Thanks for the tip. Really only looking for catastrophic insurance, I can take care of the rest out of pocket. Anything chronic or not time critical I can go back to the US and use Medicare.

Wow, 65, slightly elevated (not high) BP (in check by the most minor of medication) but nothing else. Had dropped my private US insurance that was costing me nearly $1,300 USD/mo when I hit US Medicare earlier this year but now need 5mo of coverage while in LOS before heading back to the US. The coverage here in LOS is nuts bad. I don't need life Ins and the roughly $2,000 USD per year (can only be paid yearly) being quoted pays jack s__t per Confinement (which, while there is an asterisk on it, is never defined). I agree with others in this thread in that companies like Cigna Global might be a little bit more expensive, but way better coverage. Going that route...

Went to file my 1st extension based on a multiple entry non-imm O based on marriage Aug 11th. Turns out somewhere along the line I had lost my TM30 out of my passport. Immigration high up friend of ours said no problem, if you have an old one, just show them that. Arrived to an absolute zoo at the airport immigration office. Turns out they were still processing people who they turned away the day before but who had numbers already (and it was the day before the 3 day weekend) but we needed to do it that day for numerous reasons. Anyway, once they checked all the packet copies numerous times, they decided I needed to go over to the TM30 place in the back and get an updated one. Bad luck as the TM 30 place had just closed for lunch, so very quick lunch and back to get in line for TM 30. Only had to wait for 5 people and then obtained the new TM 30 copy in a few minutes. Back to the document check area (directly back to the window we were at prior, no waiting) and off with our number we go into the main building. Had to wait about 5 minute to get called, turned in paper work, waited another 15min and then got called to take a pic and receive my passport back with a return date for the extension stamp of Sept 22. Did not check before I left (my fault). I thought the wait time was 30 days? Missing something?

Try saying that line to Tony Hawk's face and see who gets battered with a skate board next!

Just putting in my 1st extension based on marriage tomorrow and immigration wants a statement from the bank that I have had the required 400k in the bank and a separate official bank printout of my account for the last 2 months (had them print 3mo) as part of the package. 2 copies of each form at 100 baht each so 400 baht total from BKK bank. The problem with updating the bankbook (not done in quite a while) is it did not update everything so official print out was the ticket.

Ubonjoe, RIP Still a contributor from the great beyond!

Volunteer just shoved 2 copies of 4 docs (one being the page for the map) said that's what you need and then immediately sat back at her table and took on the next person asking for help (with 4 people behind them waiting). To be honest, the place was a zoo at that time. Was hoping something in the paperwork.

Thanks!! I'll post back if any changes from this post you sent me.

Hi All, Going to do the extension of my Non-O multiple entry visa based on marriage at CM immigration. 400k+ of money seasoned as of today. Does anyone have a list of all that is needed for CM immigration for this extension? I went to the immigration office by the airport and was handed forms but there was no list of supporting docs or pictures or etc... like there used to be. Then went to the CM immigration website but I know the list of docs and info is incomplete for this type of extension. Also, can this extension be done online? I saw that some extensions can be done but they want you to set up an account first to see which. Lastly, I would imagine once the application has been submitted, I would not have to cross a border at the end of my 90 days on the multiple entry visa, but I think I would have to do a 90 day reporting, correct? All help greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Hi All, Going to do the extension of my Non-O multiple entry visa based on marriage. 400k+ of money seasoned as of today. Does anyone have a list of all that is needed for CM immigration? I went to the immigration office by the airport and was handed forms but there was no list of supporting docs or pictures or etc... like there used to be. Then went to the CM immigration website but I know the list of docs and info is incomplete for this type of extension. Also, can this extension be done online? I saw that some extensions can be done but they want you to set up an account first to see which. Lastly, I would imagine once the application has been submitted, I would not have to cross a border at the end of my 90 days on the multiple entry visa, but I think I would have to do a 90 day reporting, correct? All help greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Trillions,

Sorry, Thailand has an abundance of food, it why China wants it!

Each life is different, we spent only such a short life on this level of existence who is to say as their life is/was/will be what is right. Some of us that partake in alcohol, it is a different experience than others. What would be a relaxation or mild inhibition to you would actually be a euphoric experience to someone else. We are all built a bit different which is why, anything disease-wise, those that have a certain difference would inherit the earth. The genetic difference/and its expression and our understanding and appreciation for it is our future. My grandparents died in their late 80's and were rampant daily beer drinkers and smokers. Probably had to be less stressed with life and just enjoying it while we can. Maybe the village drunk had it right all the time ????

Ya, I can possibly see it. 3 people, non-stop flight from Chiang Mai to Samui with cheapest near beach accommodations we could find, 2.5 weeks, low season (there now) nearly $2,000 USD just for those two parts of the trip! Weather is pretty kickass though. 82F at 3pm, short late afternoon thunderstorms keeps the mossy's/temp down. Far cry from 95F plus humidity taking it to 109F in CM!

Hear you on the same eateries. Been here 7 years now and we have settled into routine of about 10 restaurants. Problem is we really like what they have. Some places it is for a single dish they make. However, every time we think of going somewhere new we are like, why should we spend on a chance when we know we will be happy if go to one of our normal haunts.

While the gettn's good....

Careful with MSI machines. A slew of models were equipped with overly tight screen hinges leading to breaking the screen bezel hinge attachment that warranty won't cover. There is an effort in the US for a class action lawsuit over it. The machines themselves are actually pretty good for power for the buck.

Shhhhh, best way to ruin something is to advertise it ???? Seriously, spent a good amount of time looking for a strategic location and this is it for us. NIS school 4min from house on top of the aforementioned.

Yes, still required but a slimmed down requirement. After a border bounce, I will go in again with passport and rental agreement (no copies) only.

As well as everything else once the high speed train gets in and China siphons off most of Thailand's agriculture. It runs right through Thailand's Bread Basket.

Hi all, returned 3 weeks ago from the US entering Thailand in Chiang Mai under a new Non-O multiple entry based on wife. Returned to our house in CM we have rented for the last 8 years. Went to immigration the next day armed with rental agreement, signed copies of owners ID cards, TM-30 form, passport etc... to immigration next to the airport. Was a number of people ahead of us but went quick. Imm. Lady basically ignored all the docs, looked at my previous TM30 slip in my passport, asked if I am still at the same address which I replied yes. She then stamped the TM30 slip and said, in the future, only need to bring the slip and my passport as long as I am living in the same place. Each office have their particular procedures. Best to call once you re-enter the country to see what the flavor of the day is. Would have saved me a chunk of time and effort. Hope all well with everyone.

I can not count the number of times his advice has helped myself and others with his clarity on Thai law and other matters. He will be greatly missed. Best wishes to his family here and abroad.