MajorTom
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Sad to say that Blue Rock is now a write-off. Used to be one of my favorite places. I was there last year. I would not let my dog stay there. Restaurant is gone. Floating bar is gone. The place was absolutely rotten. Half the rooms were in such bad shape they were not even open. I think they went bankrupt during covid and just never recovered.
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Hi 🙂 Since the NON-O Multiple marriage visa now seems to be impossible to get in any western country (any country using the e-visa system) what options are left? Only place I'm certain of currently is Savannakhet? Not very convenient if you don't live in Issaan. I have no issues with finance or seasoning of funds. Any other options in nearby countries? -Singapore? -Ho Chi Minh? -KL or Penang? -Phnom Penh? I do qualify for a 12 month extension based on marriage. But I work and travel a lot on an unpredictable schedule, so the 12 Month multiple Non-O is a better solution for me.
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Ranong border runs are open. Victory point or Andaman club. 2 visa exempts per year.
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Non-O Marriage visa (from UK e-visa)
MajorTom replied to decline's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Multiple entry Non-O family/spouse is not available anymore in the e-visa system. Financial requirements might still be listed on the website, but there is no "multiple" option when you start an application. -
Has Thailand found legal recipe to beat soaring child obesity?
MajorTom replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I am wondering if Thai food has changed? I have never liked sweet food. When I first came here 20 years ago I used to love all kinds of Thai food. Today, in most restaurants I find the food too sugary. -
Driver License Thai - Valid Abroad?
MajorTom replied to challenger99's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
I researched this quite thorough some years ago when i was stuck with a 2 year license due to visa issues. Never found a 100% clear answer. My impression was however: While you can't get an IDP on the 2 year one, I found it was still good for use in countries that doesn't require an IDP as long as your license is in English. Including the EU and Most of North America. I also successfully rented cars in Europe at the time on a 2 year Thai license. -
When do they increase the Elite visa prices?
MajorTom replied to timoti's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Yeah, you certainly don't need a work permit. I think anyone with non-immigrant status will get the 5 year license when due. I had a couple of them, never had a work permit. The first one I got on a multiple o-visa. -
When do they increase the Elite visa prices?
MajorTom replied to timoti's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
As I mentioned earlier, Thailand Elite told me otherwise. Found the email. I was not going to gamble on loosing my 5 year license and IDP. You got lucky ???? -
When do they increase the Elite visa prices?
MajorTom replied to timoti's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I was told explicitly by thailandelite when I asked them, that a 5 year license was NOT possible on the elite-visa. That was a deal breaker for me. I not saying you (or others) didn't manage to get one, but I think its random luck. -
I opened an account in Krungsri Bank in 2021. They demanded to se my foreign driving license for some reason. Thai DL was not accepted, I actually had to go back home to pick up my home country DL.. I think they were looking for documentation of a foreign address. They kept asking about that in the forms also.
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Offshore jobs for expats in Thailand
MajorTom replied to thai000019's topic in Offshore Workers Forum
I know the industry quite well around the world. Never worked in Thailand. Was offered a contract a few years back, but the salary was about half of the going rate elsewhere. From what i have seen, the offshore vessels they use here are quite low key. Rarely big enough to require an ETO anyway. You might have more luck as a Master, but i suspect the salary will be disappointing. The few proper vessels i have seen here are usually managed from Singapore, Norway, UK etc. on temporary contracts. Drillships or semisubs might be a better alternative. Possibly: Check out marinetraffic.com to see who is operating here atm. and check their websites for any vacancies. -
Avoid Phuket if you can. A friend just got his appointment a few days ago. The queue was appx. 6 weeks now. Another friend went to Phang Na on the same day and got everything done in 20 minutes.
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Latest on Savannakhet and Ho Chi Minh City
MajorTom replied to KhaoYai's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
I don't recommend to try that now. I did this once, and succeeded. Without lying or faking anything. I tried a similar procedure later, and was strictly told I have to stay in the application country during the process. I think there was just some confusion about the rules in the early days of the e-visa system. Also, it was not possible to upload the required travel history. Since the website would only accept single jpg files. This has now been fixed. -
eVisa Border Bump
MajorTom replied to night_rider's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Something i have learned over the years: Don't lie or cheat. But never ask more questions or give more information than absolutely necessary. This can save you a lot of hassle. Asking an embassy clerk if either: Is it possible to do this in a smooth easy way? or would you like it to make it as difficult as possible?.. Its pretty obvious what answer you will get. That's like asking my dog if he wants snacks or not ???? -
eVisa Border Bump
MajorTom replied to night_rider's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Do you have any source for this? I'm not saying you are wrong, but I did research this a while ago and could not find a clear answer. I did not try to fake anything when i applied for the e-visa. I used my Thai address as place of permanent residence. Did not pretend to be in the application country by changing IP etc. I know at some point in the process you have to prove a local address. But I thought that's only if you are not a national of the country you apply in? Or to direct you to the correct consulate if you happen to apply in a country that has more than one Thai consulate/embassy? -
eVisa Border Bump
MajorTom replied to night_rider's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Why not? It certainly worked for me. Do you have other experience? -
'Incorrect' Name on Bangkok Airways Ticket Booking
MajorTom replied to siftasam's topic in Chiang Mai
It will not be a problem. I never use my middle name on flight bookings. Neither did my employer who sent me around the world for 2 decades. Its a bit confusing when they state "Must match name in passport". This is obviously not correct. I have done this dozens of times with BKK airways, first and surname only. Never had an issue.