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Last week I was told by Chiang Mai immigration 15 working days prior to expiry of current visa.

I did actually read the links DrJack54, all the way to the end! There were still doubts my mind with all the ifs & buts etc. Hence my previous post answering the questions you had asked. So it seems best if she applies for the Non O in her country. Thank you for your assistance.

I have had a retirement visa for 3 years issued in Chiang Mai but let it expire when I returned to Australia for a few months as renewing it fell at an inconvenient time. We were married while in Australia as it was easier and all the required paperwork for the marriage certificate has been completed. I am about to apply for another non O (yes the moneys been in the bank for a long time in my name only) but I have had conflicting info on how my wife has to get her non O to obtain a dependency visa. SO 1) Does she have to apply for the non O in her country the Philippines or can she apply in Thailand which would be much more covenient and probably cheaper. 2) If she can do it here can she do it while still a visa free tourist as long as she does it as soon as she arrives to allow the mandatory 15 working days. Or does she need to have a paid 30 day extension visa?

When I have renewed my Retirement Visa my Filipina wife wishes to apply for a dependency visa. I have received conflicting information about where she should apply from. Does she have to apply at the Thai Embassy in the Philippines or can she apply at a Thai Immigration Office?

Can I apply for a non O visa while visa free (first 30 days) or do I have to wait and pay for a 30 day extension before applying?

You cannot get a re entry permit while on a Non O Visa. I am applying for one at the moment at Chiang Mai Immigration so that I can obtain a retirement visa and I asked exactly that question. The answer was emphatically NO!

Why? It is barbaric & achieves nothing! What's more spending time in jail is much greater punishment, especially an Asian jail.

Well said! One reasonable reply in 15. About par for the course ...

Maybe they mean 9 months ... But I haven't heard anything about the solar & wind power that is needed not just for EV's but in general. A few hundred solar cyclone towers would be a good start. https://www.enviromission.com.au/site/solar-towers/concept

Try Viber Out; you can call land lines & it's very cheap. I just spent an hour talking to my bank in Australia & it cost about 25 B

The word originally referred to the Franks, the major Germanic tribes in Europe and later came to refer to White in general. The word "Farang" is a cognate and originates from Old French: "franc". I recall being called a farang on my frequent business trips to Pakistan (not in a derogatory way I dont think). But language evolves and I suspect it now it just means "Whitey" in general.

Thanks for the info. I don't think fast charging is a necessity & I certainly don't want hassles with PEA. I have just built a new house & & future proofed it by installing a dedicated power point with separate breaker & heavier cable. It seems like all I need now is a suitable car:)

Sorry, I should have said PEV's. And something in mid to upper range. But I was told by someone who claims to have researched the subject that there are special requirements for plugging in at home, like 3 phase power. This doesn't make sense to me. I am in the mountains & already have a solar array & plan to increase the size so that I can go 100% solar including a car. BTW what are the 3 motorbikes you mentioned? A Zero would be nice but not available in Thailand.

What PEV's are available in Thailand and can they be plugged in at home.

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