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Thanks for the response

I use one but these are the rules they apply in Chiang Mai

Unfortunately as are many of the rules or the way they are interpretation especially in Chiang Mai

My money doesn’t come from the UK but Australia I also have an excellent relationship with the bank staff once I change over it shouldn’t be a problem thanks for you contribution.

Thanks that’s what I will do

Thanks for your reply and information, depositing the funds isn’t an issue it just didn’t seem logical, but then what is at times when dealing with Immigration. The only reason I want to change is as stated, that is , I tire of them trying to claim that the money is not coming from overseas. They don’t seem or want to understand that not everyone receives a government pension, in my case it’s a private pension and I use OFX for the transfer therefore the code they want to see doesn’t appear. It’s just part of the price of living here and their attempt to extract a “fee”. Thanks again for the explanation.

Thanks for the information that was something that did go through my mind however when I renewed the retirement extension I obtained a multiple re entry permit as we will be making two overseas trips next year 2024 so if I followed your method that would somehow need to be cancelled. Looks like I will just deposit the 800,000 baht the monthly money will still come in so that will meet their requirements. Its a crazy system sometimes !!.

I have used the income method for more than ten years to obtain the RetirementExtension at the Chiang Mai Immigration Office. On occasions they have tried to dispute that the income wasn’t sent from Australia as the bank book doesn’t show the code they want. I have been able to provide documentary evidence that the money was sent from Australia and suspect that this was just an attempt to obtain a “service fee” I renewed my extension on Wednesday and mentioned to the Immigration Officer that next year I was going to change to the 800,000 baht in the bank method. He stated that as I was changing method the money would need to be in the bank for one year for the first year. My understanding was that it only has to be in the bank for 2/3 months and made no comment, My original visa was a Non Imm O. I would be interested as to which is correct.

I could loan you one of my Jack Russell Terriers you will never have problems with cats or other vermin including some two legged varieties.

I wonder if any of the Culinary Buffs might know where I could obtain some Chermoula Paste in Chiang Mai, it's a North African spice mix. I saw some on line but the quantity was far more than I would ever use. Thanks

Thanks for your detailed comments but your view on repairing the puncture from inside with the patch and plug Thanks

I recently had a puncture repaired from the inside of the tyre with a plug that has a rubber washer. It was suggested that I should not use that wheel on the front of the vehicle. I cannot see how this could cause a problem. Interested in other views

The only reason I know that term is that I am a retired lawyer from Australia now 73 years old I specialised in Employment Law and in the early 1980'S was consulted by an Italian man employed in a pronnat a factory as a cleaner He had allegedly committed that act against a younger female in the workplace and his employment was terminated. I was given the opportunity to interview the female and will not repeat her statement here. I advised him that he was fortunate that he he was lucky that he wasn't charged with indecent / sexual assault and that I wasn't representing him at the local police station. My one and only experience of the term frottage in a professional capacity.!!!!!!!

Thanks will try please see my response to Vocal Neal

Thanks will try please see my response to Vocal Neal

Thanks for your response I have tried all of the above all the internal parts in the cistern have been replaced I have watched the water in the bowl when the pump activates and held tissue to see if there is any moisture There is no evidence of leakage anywhere from the stop vslves hides etc I have a friend a retired plumber from Australia and a local plumber who has been involved in Building hotels neither can find the problem One clue perhaps the bum spray although from the same supply but with a seperate line and stop valve doesn't activate the pump unless being used A bottle of Aussie red wine to he or she who solves the mystery

The pump will run until the cistern fills Then will run intermittently for few seconds then stop then maybe after ten minutes or more run again Water level we'll below level definitely ately no leaks from toilet had someone else look at it

I am seeking advice on a puzzling plumbing problem, My house is supplied from a 2000litre storage tank using a Mitsubishi pump that operates when a tap etc is opened. In the second bathroom one of the toilets is operating the pump when the stop valve is turned on but no water being used. When switched off the pump doesn't activate I have checked thoroughly there are no leaks and no water going into the toilet bowl. The toilet feed pipe in the wall also supplies the " bum spray " which has a seperate line and stop valve. When the valve is open and spray not being used it doesn't cause the pump to activate. I have replaced all of the toilet cistern mechanism the two stop valves and swapped over each supply hose. Any suggestions would be welcomed

Very true I live in the North and see all of the above particularly cooking by burning wood

I understand that the correct term for the action you are describing is " Frottage"

What's wrong with beans for breakfast? If you are talking about baked beans sometime times have them on toast for breakfast. Couldn't handle maple syrup on bacon like our American friends. Each to their own.

I realize this isn't technically a scam but a couple of times I have tried to send a letter overseas recently if it is too thick to go through their testing slot they tell me it has to be registered. So if I want to send a book that really has no value it has to be registered. Has anyone experienced this?

My Thai wife and family want to make a day trip into Laos from the Chiangsaen river crossing in the Golden Triangle. They get a day pass using their Thai ID card. If I go can I get a visa on arrival or something similar to what used to apply at the Mae Sai crossing into Myanamar.

We also like most countries have our share of nutters in Aus