SteveMack

On 6/11/2018 at 5:15 PM, Argus Tuft said:

You don't require a visa on your Irish passport to enter Malaysia - you get 90 days entry visa exempt as an EU citizen. Link here - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Malaysia#Visa_policy_map

 

KhunBenQ has responded on the ID card issue above. Passports are required for entry in to Malaysia

 

For all of you, stamp on entry as per KhunBenQ post above 

Thanks

On 6/8/2018 at 1:18 PM, KhunBENQ said:

From Udon Thani to Bangkok -> Singapore.

You and your G/F and son do not need a visa for Singapore and Malaysia.

BUT to all I can see they will need a passport with 6 months validity.

An ID card is not accepted.

 

If you travel in a group and can show travel plans there should be no problem for your G/F and son. Otherwise young Thai females are "grilled" at the checkpoint assuming they want to enter for illegal stay. Are you the legal father of the boy?

 

Your passport will be stamped at every border crossing.

If you have a long term status to stay in Thailand like a one year extension you need to get a re-entry permit to keep this valid.

Thanks, I,ll get them a Passport for each of them, her son is ten years old, Been with both of them 6 years now,  we intend to fly to singapore from udon thani in Jan, for 1 week,  stay 2 days. then go legoland for 2 days,( one night legoland hotel ) and come back and stay in singapore for 3 days and fly back Udon Thani, Thats the Intention, I hope to get a 2 month thai Visa in uk where i,m resident for myself from early Dec, to early Feb,  Any more Info on anything to do or go in sngapore is appreciated, Thanks again, Steve Mack

10 minutes ago, moontang said:

inverters run at typically 0,33,67,100% power....non inverters run at 0,100....obvious energy savings, especially eliminating the start ups.  

10 minutes ago, moontang said:

inverters run at typically 0,33,67,100% power....non inverters run at 0,100....obvious energy savings, especially eliminating the start ups.  

Thank You.

On 5/6/2018 at 5:49 PM, Argus Tuft said:

Legoland is just across the border in Johor Baru (referred to locally as JB) if memory serves me correctly.

 

Definitely look at staying in JB for the duration of your Lego Land visit - prices for accommodation will be cheaper than Singers

 

Singapore is considerably more expensive, so give some thought to a package (flights and hotels and transfers) for the 3 of you, which allows you to change one of the flights so you can extend the holiday to include JB/Lego Land

You may also look at an additional ex-Singapore package of Hotels, Lego Land, and transfers, ie leaving from Singapore to JB and all inclusive

 

Crossing between Singapore and JB involves the Woodland Immigration point so allow time for that if you are doing your own transfers between the two.  Can get very congested.

 

While in Singapore itself, the tourist options are excellent and numerous. Marina Bay Sands, Marina district, Night Safari, Shopping up Orchard Road, Hawker Centres for food (Newton Circus etc), Hop-on Hop-off buses - Singapore is a really good place for a family

 

And do one lunch at a decent Hainanese Chicken Rice restaurant.

Thanks very much, Do you know if I need to get a visa to cross from Singapore to  Mal, and vice versa ? Do I get my  passport stamped each time I cross ? I,m Flying from Udon Thanee  in Thailand about Jan, next, on a European Passport, ( Irish Citizen } G/F and her son only have I.D cards, Is that ok too,?

Thanks for your Help, Steve,

Hi Everybody, Could someone explain to me the difference between Inverter and non Inverter Air-cons ? and their function, ? Thanks

Hi Guys and Girls, I,m hoping to go LEGOLAND in Malaysia in January with my g/f of 6 yrs and her 10 year old son, I need as much info as possible about the different ways to get there from Udon Thanee, e.g where to  stay, Singapore or Malaysia, Best ways to travel in Singapore, Reasonable price Hotels as I dont have too much money, I have a EU passport, Am I visa free in both countries? etc, etc,  We,re staying for a week, ( includes 2-3 days LEGOLAND ) Would Appreciate any kind of Info Please, Thank You, Steve Mack

He is a Big Bully.

On 17/1/2561 at 10:29 PM, misterphil said:

Can I buy a car in the UK in my sons name and import it as his property? He is dual nationality both British and Thai. 

I heard the car has to be registered in the uk in his thai name for 2-3 years before he can bring it into thailand tax free.

Unless someone was an Alcoholic or Mentally Deranged,  Why would they put their credit cards in a Checked baggage, ( I always have them on my person ) AND ONLY Miss them 6 DAYS later, Sounds Iffy to me, P.S. Maybe a G/F  borrowed them. 

17 hours ago, simoh1490 said:

With free medical coverage and access to the lounges at Swampy also! 

Thats just about asking too much, haha but would be nice.

Buy some houses here and rent them out..(p.s. I wish I was in your shoes,)

Free 20 year Visa exempt.....with no sign-ons at Immigration,,,,

Hi All, For ten years now coming to thailand, Have always noticed the exchange kiosks at arrivals at suwannaboomi airport are Always 1-1.5 baht lower than the bank exchange rate, Better to go to the Basement where you will get much better rates from the kiosks  than even the Banks give you, Happy New Year.

Have been refused many times over the years in thai banks, they seem to want clean or newish notes. not ones with writing or numbers on them like the ones many uk banks accept and use.( once in Hua Hin I was refused with nearly new 50 x 10 pound notes in bank, ) Just did not accept them, only 20,s up, I think it was Kas Bank. Now I just bring Very Clean notes.

I,m just curious, Can you tell me in what way can you lose your liberty and possibly your life?

On 20/12/2560 at 12:26 PM, BTB1977 said:

I believe it is a loan payment too. She has a hair salon and makes about 35,000 to 40,000 a month.  But until she stops helping every family member that comes along she can not help herself. That is why I do not give into her. I am suprised she has not got rid of me . I do help her, but not by handing her cash. I pay for her daily needs such as food , clothes , travel and health needs. She just can not manage  money . Thanks for all the replies. I am sure I know where I stand 

If she makes 35-40,000 baht a month, then shes rich compared to the other local villagers, P.S. It must be a very big Village to make that much.

12 hours ago, irishken said:

At least they blurred out the picture of his body this time. 

Look at the waves in the picture behind. 

It really doesn't look safe at all.

 

RIP. Hopefully his family found out from proper sources instead of the media

Yes, Tragic, But if tourists ignore warnings, why not ban shops from renting kiteboards, but of course they wont do that.

On 14/12/2560 at 2:33 PM, Gregster said:

 

 

Many thanks. Will pass on.

He divorced his (Western) wife after he caught her cheating. Hence his aversion now towards Western women.

His daughter is fully aware her mother cheated and she is also aware her Dad wants a GF from a different culture.

It made no difference, the daughter is not backing down on her position.

 

 

Jealousy or Control springs to mind.

4 hours ago, trogers said:

Land office is called Kom Ti Din in Thai for the benefit of your Thai gf.

Do anyone  know roughly how much it would cost fo transfer ownership of 5 rai ? Thanks

Hi, Thanks for all posts, can anyone tell me, my thai friend is buying 5 rai of land from her uncle, (thai too ) In Nong Bua Lam Phu, Apart from the buying price to her uncle, What more does she have to pay, I.E. transfer fees and to whom and where please, Thanks in advance, steve.

On 11/8/2005 at 4:13 AM, Neeranam said:

Howler, looks like no one else is interested.

How about letting us know what you want to learn - maybe I can help a bit.

How about a beginners thread?

There are a lot more beginners on this forum than experts or advanced.

koon yoo tee Groong Thayp nan thoarai? How long have you live in Bangkok?

ma nee boi mai? do you come here often?

chewmong la thoaroai how much is it per hour?

Count me in, Let me know how to get on the thread  when it starts, Thanks

3 hours ago, realenglish1 said:

Yes you can try "Saw Palletto"  It has worked very well for me I had the urge to pee several times a night maybe 5 or 6 or more

 

Now maybe 2

 

Also had the urge to go but did not do too much

 

It takes about  2 to 3 weeks to work but it works well You will see lots of info on the internet about it

 

I am taking 1000 mg per day

what does :saw palletto: mean in english please ?

22 hours ago, oxo1947 said:

Yes the "Long Haired Dictionary" we used to call them, & we always needed at least one in our group when we were travelling around Thailand.... but that was 30 years ago, now so many people speak English here......

 

Have you seen the new "Pixel Buds" earphones --on sale next month from Google.... place them in the ear and in real time (as they speak)  it changes the language to English, on sale in 3 weeks time.

does not have thai on the list of languages.

5 hours ago, MrPatrickThai said:

You want the Thai version translated into English??? I work as a translator, would be rather expensive to translate. 

Thanks Patrick, No, I only wanted to see what the translation from thai to english is in step no 3, step no 5, step no 6, step no 7, step no 11, and tradition 2, e.g. step 3, we made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of ( God ) as we understand ( Him ) the words in Brackets is what I.m interested in, so Basically I,m only interested in what thai aa,s use instead of God, Him, power, His, but as I cannot read thai, only speak a little, could you please translate these 4 words from thai to english, + transliteration e.g, ( thai word + good + dee ) Hope you can understand me, HaHa, I appreciated, I love the fellowship, It saved my life since 26 years now, lol, Steve Mc.

Hi All. I,ve been doing service for 26 years now, and I am very interested in learning about literature in other countries as I.ve been coming to thailand regularly ovey the past 10 years, My request is Could someone send me the Thai 12 steps and 12 traditions , But translated into english as I cant read thai,  ( Also, How much does it cost to buy in Thailand ) much appreciated, Thanks Friend of Bill W.s, Steve Mc