CMBob

I know that some (most?) states allow online application to request an absentee ballot as I have done that for years in Michigan (which allows it), I do that every January and then get my ballots for every election, federal or local, by email (which I print out, complete, and mail back). However, wasn't aware that online voting was available for federal elections......but my understanding may be incorrect.

A bit puzzled by your comment as I understood that online (email) voting is not allowed in the US for federal elections.

Rather puzzling to me. Always thought that access to my BB account online using Windows 10 and Chrome (username and password set up when the account was opened) was totally separate from access (using 6-digit PIN) to the android app on my phone. I have not had a problem accessing either and cannot figure out why one would affect the other (unless BB internally messed with one or the other). Anyway, good luck to those having a problem sorting it out.

Thanks for the information. Would note: (1) For all my extensions based on retirement here in CM (being 14 so far), I've always got the bank letter and necessary copies the day before I show up to get the annual renewal. I only mention this as you seem to suggest that the bank stuff has to be dated the day of application but it's never been a requirement for me or others I know. (2) I've given them a copy of my TM30 Receipt of Notification and my rental agreement for all 14 annual renewals and wasn't aware that they didn't need a copy of my lease; in any event, they've never given any of the documents back. (3) As suspected, not a huge percentage of annual extensions involve appointments....given there aren't all that many appointment slots available. I'm doubtful agents are getting the slots as their clients don't even sit in the main office awaiting their appointment times like us commoners do (agents take their clients to a separate back office for immediate service with their buddy Immigration Officer). But I do know at least one person here in CM who gets multiple time slots for every annual extension, saying he does this in case he's unable or disinclined to go the first or second dates) (that's just unreasonably hogging a precious resource and I wish Immigration would fix their software so one person cannot get multiple appointments for the same thing).

Can't speak to what Bangkok Immigration requires but I've always understood that the requirements (certainly in Chiangmai) were the 800k had to be in the account for 2 months prior to the application date (meaning date you get your annual extension, not the date your new annual extension starts), for 3 months after that application date, and 400k for all other times. Edit: Posted this at same time as DrJack.

While I liked the place (knew where everything was), what caused it's death (besides it being tired and old) was going from two malls (KSK and Airport Plaza) to 5 (adding Central Festival, Maya, and Promenada) in a relatively short period of time. Even Promenada couldn't survive the glut of new mall space. Maya, after having what seemed like a slow start, thankfully appears to be doing well. With the increasing use of online shopping, it probably isn't very financially wise to invest in big box stores and malls anywhere.

I see the large sign that's recently been erected there that indicates the property is for sale and to contact Krungthai Bank but haven't read anywhere that the bank has scheduled it for an auction. Has it? Given the cost to acquire and modernize it (which probably means tearing it all down and re-building new), I'm doubtful that any investor with that kind of money (likely a billion baht or more) would be willing to gamble that enough quality tenants could be found to justify the price of doing all of that.

What was projected versus what has actually happened? I personally don't see any significant drop from normal of the number of tourists here in CM for this time of year. And, of course, high season won't start for another 30-60 days.

Although I don't know personally (been lucky enough to obtain an appointment for some time), I don't see why you can't as the majority of people seeking annual extensions must be just showing up and joining the queue. I have no clue what percentage of the annual extension seekers actually get an appointment but I doubt if it's a very high percentage.

Yes, that's the way it's been since they restarted the appointment system 2+ years ago. I snatched my upcoming November 26th appointment time on August 28th. Contrary to what I said before, I must have grabbed the appointment within a minute or so of midnight as I now see that the confirmation-of-appointment email from CM Immigration is dated August 28th, 2024, at 12:01AM. (Just now checking the appointment system again for retirement purposes, I don't see any times available for the 89th or 90th days out.....which means those times were already grabbed by somebody or they somehow are beginning to shorten the 90-day time period. It's likely the appointments are taken. And I still see the same few and perhaps erroneous slots open as mentioned in my last post.)

Since it was started again, the appointment calendar here in CM extends out 90 days. As I mentioned, I grabbed an appointment a couple of minutes after midnight 90 days out. I've never paid attention to what happens if a cancellation occurs by somebody (i.e., does that time slot then show up on the calendar). As for help for us prehistoric creatures (I'm in the over-70 bracket too), I remember reading something about there was supposed to be some easier method for people over 70 or 75 but I've never known how that works or had any idea how to try it myself. [On a somewhat off-topic note, a guy I know told me a couple weeks ago that he grabs 2 or 3 appointments for his annual extension, saying he does so in case he can't make it for a single appointment time. He also said he ultimately cancels "unused" appointment times. I had no clue the appointment system would allow a given individual to grab more than one appointment for the same purpose, think's that wrong (it's tough enough to get one of the limited appointment times), and told the guy I thought his doing so was inappropriate. He didn't care what I thought about it.] Edit: I just checked the appointment calendar for CM and, for retirement purposes, actually see 2 slots available for this coming Monday (Oct 14th) and one slot for Tuesday (October 15th). The next and only appointment slots available are for January 1, 2025. That last notation merits a comment that somehow the appointment calendar at least sometimes allows an appointment to be made on a government holiday. A friend of mine got one of those dates recently and the office was closed so he had to attempt the regular queue system the next day. So it might be wise not to even attempt to get appointment on a government holiday (or on a Monday) when such a holiday falls on a weekend).

Thanks....and correct. If the OP returns and provides more info as to what he needs, perhaps one of us can help.

Sorry, I have no idea what you're asking. I'm presuming you're not Thai and that you're here on some kind of visa, visa exemption, or an extension of stay. You need to provide more information. And do you realize this is the Chiangmai forum (i.e., a Bangkok forum likely would be more helpful if it concerns Bangkok issues). As poster bubblegum indicates, I'm not sure there are any different extension requirements for people who are or are not disabled.

Not sure what you mean by "special" photos. Almost any photoshop in the area will make your photos and they'll ask what country is involved (as they will know the size and other photo requirements for Australia). Alternatively, you could actually google the photo requirements at the Australian Passport Office. Or perhaps start by reading all of this ancient thread.

View down Chang Klan from Thaphae Road.... (one can also see floodwater down Soi 1 from Thaphae Road).....

View of Charoen Prathet from Thaphae Road.....

East side of Chansom footbridge.....

About 2 hours ago, Kad Luang (wararot market area) had no flooding at all although they have now sandbag the river railings apparently expecting some flooding......

"Trump to remove legal immigrants." Hmmm, would that include his wife (and a prior wife?)?

No, they are not (given ballots from different voting jurisdictions are different). Are you registered to vote and set to receive an absentee ballot in any US jurisdiction?

Given there are effectively titles to both assets of the decedent you mention, probate will be required. We westerners call it probate but the succession law in Thailand is part of their general commercial code. Once a petition is filed, the Court ultimately will appoint an executor who ultimately would have the power to transfer title to assets of the decedent.

I'm guessing you meant last night (Wednesday)?

Yes. And, I'm not sure about this (haven't done one or helped a friend do one online) but think you can do it through the CM Immigration website (there's an online application for it now) but understand you still have to go to Immigration to get your stamp. By the way, the office at Central Festival can be just as busy as the main office by the airport. Last time I was there I got a re-entry permit and it took 4+ hours.

Took this photo this morning......showing one of the lovely electrical boxes blocking sidewalk traffic along Moon Muang. The graffiti showed up within a few days of installation....lol.

There's no doubt, though, that there was some river flooding south of the Nawarat Bridge, mainly on the east side of the river. Saw some photos of what looked like flooding on the Chiangmai-Lamphun road; however, the photos also showed some traffic on that road in that location so it couldn't have been too deep.