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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!

2 hours ago, NorthernRyland said:

We really need to bring back hanging and other forms of public execution in west.

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

On 5/27/2022 at 2:38 PM, MadMuhammad said:

I had to call my bank in Aus as they blocked my account for fraud. I actually spoke to a real person for a grand total of 11mins first call, 8mins second call. 
 

It’s not just Thailand I’m afraid……

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

On 5/27/2022 at 2:38 PM, MadMuhammad said:

I had to call my bank in Aus as they blocked my account for fraud. I actually spoke to a real person for a grand total of 11mins first call, 8mins second call. 
 

It’s not just Thailand I’m afraid……

 

 

 

 

 

 

On 5/27/2022 at 2:38 PM, MadMuhammad said:

I had to call my bank in Aus as they blocked my account for fraud. I actually spoke to a real person for a grand total of 11mins first call, 8mins second call. 
 

It’s not just Thailand I’m afraid……

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Try using a different browser

Yes correct. But there now seem to be flights from KL to CM hence the question!

Does anyone know if there are any quarantine hotels in Chiang Mai?

I think you'll find that the efficiency of solar panels is around 25%

I ride a scooter, mid size bike & big bike & ride too fast most of the time.  Consequently I am a firm believer in ATGATT: All the gear all the time!

I have had to replace one very expensive textile jacket and the one I am presently wearing is somewhat scarred. They give an amazing level of protection. I have been unscathed other than some serious bruising and it doesn't bear thinking about the damage that could have been inflicted upon my aged body without the right gear. 

The only compromises I make if riding my scooter or mid size bike to the corner store is my good quality open face helmet & my armored biker trousers. I replace the helmet with a bicycle helmet which is very light, cool and easy to use and I frequently forget to remove it when I stop for a short time. If they are approved for high speed cycling then I figure they are OK for tootling down to the local dhaba for a packet of cheese and onion chips. I replace the trousers with poly/cotton jeans.

On the subject of jeans I agree with the previous comments about their relative uselessness although anything is better than nothing. I spent many years in the textile business and I know that cotton is used almost exclusively. Even the heavy duty denims from the well known manufacturers will give little protection from anything other than a car park bingle. . 

The best fabric by far other than that used in some of the specially designed and expensive biker pants/jeans is poly cotton (with a good level of polyester of course). Polyester has a very high tensile strength and is many times stronger and more abrasion resistant than cotton. Usually synthetic thread would also be used to enable overall integrity of the fabric.  Unfortunately it is difficult to find jeans or shirts made from this fabric any longer but it's worth looking.

Even some of the cheaper biker trousers are made from cotton (some with a whiff of Kevlar) and even though they have lots of armor the lack of fabric strength impacts greatly on the overall integrity of the garment.

Cheers!