Andrew Dwyer

Anyone on True visions, check ch 123 truesports2 or ch 24 True4U , repeated on other channels, 667 etc. Am on the basic True Visions package and so far all games available, use the original audio button ( under the red button ) on your remote for English commentary. You don’t get the build up or half time waffle in English though, have to go on the Net for that.

On your remote, under the red button on mine.

Here’s one for applying for a retirement extension off a 90 day O visa. I was surprised as well !

I’ve had a home visit before so know the drill …… might even put a t shirt on ????. Not sure how my 90 days report will pan out though, halfway between now and when my under consideration stamp finishes .

Yes , rare I believe , I did have one previously at this same IO, Ayutthaya. TM30 was done on application for O visa and print out supplied ( and returned ) today, copies of landlord (gf) id and house book also supplied, plus a hand drawn map . Pretty much as done for previous retirement extensions so they have all the address information already but as it’s a new visa might as well do it all again …….. now where did I put that blood pressure medicine ?

Yes, immigration sometimes appears like they are out to try our patience, i myself had a surprise on returning to do my O visa extension today. Just to recap: I had been knocked back because I only produced a 3 month statement as this was a new OA visa, Immigration wanted to see a 12 month statement presumably to ensure I had complied with my previous extension from an OA visa Sept 2021. Anyhoo, left home at 9.15 to get to Bangkok Bank for 9.30 and pick up my 12 month statement ordered the previous Tues, made a transaction and updated bank book, then got a bank letter. Photocopied bank book and entered immigration around 10.00 am, to my surprise was very quiet and got dealt with almost immediately. Sat patiently as the paper shuffling and typing commenced. Paid the 1,900 baht, took the photo and all was good until: “ you return Dec 13 ( my O expires Dec 14 ) after Immigration visit your home “ So i got an under consideration stamp until Dec 13 even though my O visa is good until Dec 14. I wasn’t expecting this to be honest. I did have a home visit by Immigration before but don’t recall whether it was when I moved province or when I did my first extension from my OA visa back in Sept 2018. My 90 day report is at the end of this month, wondering how this will go ??

Yes, again, if the pig fat is cooked enough I can eat it, love pork scratchings , it’s the slimy undercooked variety that I have trouble with.

I could probably eat the chicken feet soup if the feet were removed before eating but couldn’t chew on the feet !, am the same with beef and pork fat , it just doesn’t go down ????

Only jesting Owl, I know you are on the “ to be taken externally “ stage. I don’t like to eat any chicken skin ( unless crispy ) and scrape it off chicken breast and wings etc . As my dear old mum would say “ don’t be so nesh “

Chicken feet soup or the urine challenge ?, probably tastes the same imo. GF just finished some chicken feet soup and left the offending limb lying there like some galine autopsy , nearly put me off my spring rolls ! She did complain that the soup was a little spicy though ……. really ?

Yes, appears like another difference between immigration offices, some ask you to return at the end of the visa exempt stay and others use a 2 week template irrespective of when you apply. I applied at day 5 at Ayutthaya, of my 30 day exempt, and they gave me a 17 day return date. A friend did similar at Sisaket and got a 15 day return date. Another report recently of someone applying shortly after arriving and got a 42 day return date. Others are notified by phone when their O visa is ready. I suppose it makes no difference really as I don’t recall anyone reporting being refused on their return to pick up the visa stamp, any discrepancies would be picked up at application.

The hardened drinkers are only going to get as many down as possible before hitting the stadiums, seems like a recipe for disaster !! Wonder how they are going to enforce the 4 pint limit ?

Yup, a couple of days ago it was reported at £12.75 a pint . Refuse those footy fans a few pints ………. what could possibly go wrong ??

If you have the SAP button on your tv you will probably find you can change to the original language which is usually English. Worked for me last World Cup, on a Samsung tv.

Found out this week, via a FB MG group that there’s an update for MG ICE ( and possibly older ZS EV’s , not sure ) to stop the radio coming on automatically on startup and also for , my pet problem of, the radio coming on at maximum volume under certain circumstances. Had it installed Wednesday and so far so good, haven’t noticed any other changes.

I had a 17 day notice to return when I applied for my O visa ( from a visa exempt ), the actual issue stamp was dated 10 days after my application. I would recommend anyone applying for an O visa from visa exempt to do it soon after arrival ( although the 45 days exempt is a better safety net ). Although they quote at least 15 days of exempt stay remaining that can cut it fine , always the 30 days extension on exempt available but 1,900 baht unnecessarily spent imo.

Only Bangkok Bank i believe.

Many IO’s request a 12 month statement for extensions, some banks can supply immediately, Bangkok Bank require a week ( usually turns out to be 3 days ) to obtain from head office.

Wringer-outer for a one-armed window cleaner.

I think the requirement for a 12 month statement is Immigration Office dependent, my office ( Ayutthaya ) requested one for an OA extension but I understand other offices do not. I would expect if you weren’t asked for a 12 months statement in previous extensions then they probably won’t request one now either.

Did you read any of the topic ? The question was should I have to justify my previous extension when it became null and void and I started again with a new non imm visa. The answer being yes, at least for Ayutthaya immigration, and I have already ordered a 12 month statement to comply with their request.

Agree Bob, a friend of a friend arrived Hua Hin visa exempt opened a bank account, applied for an O visa and obtained an extension with a 3 month bank statement. My history of retirement extensions must have spurred the IO into requesting a 12 month statement for the reasons stated previously, maybe wouldn’t have happened in a different Immigration Office but c’est la vie .

Just to clarify, I have never used an agent and hopefully will never have to.

Who used an agent ?? Better read again .

Not sure if “ in house “ O visa is more of a headache or my IO is more of a headache !. Either way it’s all local so not too much hassle. I have a friend who is following the exact same route as me but 1 week later, he has a few hours round trip to his IO so would be well peeved if it happens to him, but turns out his bank will give a 12 month statement immediately so again not too much hassle. My choice of IO and bank has given me this result …….oh well , all part of Thailand’s rich tapestry ????