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Hello,

Can anyone suggest where i could pick up all kitchen type essentials cheaply for my new culinary adventure with a microwave? Cutlery, utensils, crockery, maybe a kettle if i'm feeling extravagant.

Nearer Nimman the better. I know maya supermarket has some stuff, but it's not cheap.

Thanks

1 hour ago, Berkshire said:

Uber and similar apps are destroying the taxi industry...

Good. Something needs to change. Taxi drivers need to up their game and play it fairly. Without competition this won't happen.

2 hours ago, dotpoom said:

.impossible.....They all have their heads burried in phones?

Yup. Thats the only way to catch their eye now - via a chat app.

18 hours ago, Rc2702 said:

Cheat on her then and your problems solved. Once you got nothing to cheat with. Pretty sad too that you should come on a forum and discuss such matters. Shameful.

I'd say your judgment is what is shameful, except that would be judgemental of me. This is an open forum and the o.p. is entitled to post as he wishes. I'm single, so have very little to contribute on this matter, but i find the subject interesting, so bring on the discussion i say...

8 hours ago, cheapskatesam said:

Never had this experience in the west.. girls always offered to pay or go half.. 

Yeah, but you get what you pay for.

On 2/9/2017 at 8:39 PM, Nowisee said:

When I was there 1981

*Photo taken at the auditions for the Pinoy Village People.

22 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

That is because it is honorary Thai consulate and the only revenue they get is from visa fees. Some honorary consulates are doing a service charge to issue the free visas.

That answers my question, as to why I had to pay for mine in Liverpool. Useful to know and makes sense. Thanks.

Out of interest, does anyone know the definition of a an honorary consulate?

On 2/1/2017 at 2:26 AM, Destiny1990 said:

I think the  philipines could be a great place if they would first demolish it completely and then rebuilt their country with a proper infrastructure.

Get Trump in to build bridges between all the 7000+ islands.

You don't need the proof of funds either.

I wrote a guide based on my experience last month. Lot of conflicting information around, but you have everything you need.

What You Need

• Passport
• Departure Card
• Application Form TM7 (2 pages on 1 sheet, double sided)
• 6 x 4 cm photo (x 1)
• Copy: Passport Main Page With Photo (x 1)
• Copy: Pages Containing Visa & Arrival Stamp (x 1)
• 1900 THB Cash
• Local address
• Pen
• Patience

What You Don’t Need

• Proof Of Onward Travel
• Proof Of Funds
• Two Copies Of Everything
• To Be Somewhere Else

Print & Copies

Many online sources say you need two copies of everything - but you don’t.  Don’t waste your time (as i did) completing two forms. Save the trees. All the forms & photos etc are available on site, so you don't need to prepare all in advance - you can but you will end up wasting more time.

I'd attach the guide here, it has more useful tips, but it exceeds the file size limit. Contact me if you want it.

18 hours ago, lungnorm said:

 

These prices are totally incorrect and the last parts are non existent. Once you obtain your Permanant Residents visa there is only an annual reporting fee of only $8 and a 5 yearly fee for a new ID card of $50. Nothing else to pay. No such thing as a 1 month extension its 2 months this can be done until you have been there 36 months then you need to leave the country for a visa run. So its more convenient to get P.R. which costs no more than 2yrs of 2 monthly extensions.

Simplest option is just to renew every two months, that's a pain (and has some limitations/complications over time) but a lot easier than leaving the country.

19 hours ago, catman20 said:

i think the girls are prettier and sexier here.

Prettier, maybe. Problem is they know it.  Sexier?  Sexiness can be more about attitude than appearance, and most Filipinas i've met have good attitude.

On 12/28/2016 at 10:32 AM, Berkshire said:

 

Let's try to have a civil debate...without the self-boasting.  Filipino women aren't any more friendly than say, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, or Thai women for that matter.  They just speak a bit more English.  That's it, and that's all.

I respectfully disagree based on my own experience, but that experience is limited as i don't speak Korean, Japanese, Thai or any Chinese language. Therefore i'm not sure anyone (who like me) does not speak these languages can really say for sure, but you know, you go on your gut instinct about these things, we generalise and there are always many exceptions to these of course.

There are positives and negatives about both Thailand & Philippines, and they kind of balance each other out in my experience, so i'll probably continue to flip back & forth - until War breaks out, but that is an entirely new thread...

On 12/28/2016 at 10:28 AM, Berkshire said:

 

The basic cultural fabric between the Philippines and Thailand is nothing alike, but people keep wanting to compare the two.  The PI probably has more in common with a South American country than it does to an Asian one.  As for Americans, it's a long relationship going back to WWII and even up to the 80's when the US military had a huge presence.  I like Filipinos in general as I've met many back in the states.  But the country has really gone down the toilet due to ingrained corruption...among other things. 

Agree with everything you say here.

On 12/27/2016 at 7:18 AM, Berkshire said:

 

Regarding the Filipino women, yes, you're spot on.  Most that chase foreigners are desperate to get out of the PI...to anywhere, but preferably America.  There are certainly impoverished women in Thailand who are looking to be saved by a foreigner, but even most of them don't want to leave the country.  And the fact that Filipinas speak passable English makes it "seem" like they're friendlier, but it's an illusion. 

I respectfully disagree. I think Filipinas are very friendly. It can be an illusion, depending on where you look (same as in Thailand), but generally i don't think it is. Filipinos in general like foreigners (i think thats is pretty rare in any country?). Although i have much more experience with Filipinas than Thai girls. In my experience many of the poorer Filipina girls are not purely gold diggers or even that desperate about money or to leave the country. They will take what they can get, because they need it simple as that. Fair play to them. Many, many are single mothers (good luck trying to get an abortion there if you get one pregnant).  What they seek is commitment, love and some security. However, if there are family pressures on them, then that can change the dynamic. It's the family you have to watch out for more than the girls themselves. I'm generalising of course, but that is my over-riding impression after 4 years (and many girls) in Philippines. Maybe i've been lucky, but i'd say 70% of the girls i've met have been very sweet indeed. A few bad experiences can shape your opinion, as can a few good experiences, but again, don't imagine that's any different in Thailand.

I suspect 20 years ago, girls/people generally were friendlier to foreigners in Thailand, but then as the economy developed and numbers of foreigners grew, well... So, maybe that is how it will go in The Philippines. I'd say enjoy it while you can. :)

On 12/26/2016 at 10:22 AM, sharktooth said:

 

In my experience of six years in the Philippines, I very, very rarely saw or heard of violent crimes against foreigners. And in the few cases I did hear off, the culprits were severely punished (unofficially and officially). The Philippines recognizes and takes crimes against foreigners very seriously unlike other places I could mention. Obviously if you are a drunken idiot gobbing off and acting like an ahole then you get what you deserve, but if you behave yourself and have a bit of street sense you will be fine. I never felt threatened the whole time I was there.

 

Filipino men between themselves however will fight, stab and shoot each other at the drop of a hat...

That's all true, another anomaly though is that as a foreigner if you do get caught out doing something you shouldn't (or are just accused of something), they love to make an example of you, hence any foreigner committing a crime will get way more attention than a local for the same crime and probably less of a fair hearing i'd guess (purely anecdotal of course). This can mean you are more vulnerable to blackmail. You need your head screwed to avoid learning the hard way. That may not be so different from Thailand too of course.

Thanks. I can confirm , there is post office/copy/print place in the basement of Maya.

On 12/23/2016 at 5:44 PM, captnhoy said:

This is an interesting topic for me as I consider spending some time in PI. One topic has just been touched on and I'm curious about personal safety there compared to Thailand. After 10 years I have concluded that Thailand is a bit of The Wild West. More people are packing than I ever imagined and to some degree a farang can be hurt or killed by a Thai with impunity I think. It is even worse in the PI? Muggings? Angry Pinoys? What?

Angry Pinoys are few and far between and if they are angry its generally not against foreigners. I think thats a major difference in attitude between Thais and Filipinos. The two exceptions are if you shame the wrong person and hurt their (highly sensitive) pride or if you interfere in something/anything that involves crime or corruption. In that case you are playing with fire, and you either have to get your wallet out or risk a bullet in the head. But, mind your own business and you will never come accross anything like this. Ignorance is bliss.

Lazy question, i know, but will save me an hour faffing about today trying to find a place, before heading to immigration if someone could answer this for me, i'd appreciate it. Thanks.

I'm on a 2 month tourist visa, plan to extend 30 days. Do you need a flight out ticket?

Is this TM7 form the correct form for a 30 day extension to a (60 day) single entry tourist visa?

Thanks

http://www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/download/pdf/tm7.pdf

13 hours ago, sanemax said:

 

  Fill out two forms, one fully and the other partially .

 

Good advice. Could you elaborate on this please?

31 minutes ago, dotpoom said:

Same as you would present yourself at any Govermen Dept. As stated already, dress respectably and be polite...it's just being respectful. I don't always go along with the "be there early" brigade.....most people think that way and as a result it is chock-a block at that time.  If you go later in the day avoid being there between 12 noon and 13.00 hrs....eating time.

This is a more appealing option i must say. In Philippines (if its a busy office), i arrive late afternoon, hand in paperwork, and then come back next morning if i have to which is preferable to sitting around aimlessly for hours.

Thanks to everyone for all advice, some is common sense, but some useful tips in here too.

Hello,

I did a search on this and 'visa services' but didn't find much, except expect early mornings, waiting and chaos.

So, what advice would you give someone visiting immigration in Chiang for first time?

I'm personally just looking to get a 30 day extension on a 2 month single entry tourist visa. Any recommended services, that are not a complete rip off?

Thanks

Is any proof of funds required (like bank statement) for 30 days extension of 2 month tourist visa. If so, how much?

Thanks.

What if during holiday period? I'm in same position but visa due to expire Jan 1st, so was planning to go in early before the holidays start.