DrJack54

So TLC vs Sharp it would be 11k more expensive. (2 tv,s). Can't find info on "how bad the B grade tv,s are from Lazada. Previously purchased tv,s from shopee.

In Bangkok you would have it back same day or next. I agree with you re pp out of your hands. Think perhaps option for infirm folk but even then have mail and online option.

+2.......my partner and myself had mild flu last week. Haven't had a sniffle here in Thailand for 10 years so (guessing) Omicron variant. We didn't even bother testing. The numbers posted could be multiplied many times over for true situation. Isolate by all means when you have symptoms. Apparently the numbers in Vietnam are skyhigh.

Most agents charge 500baht or less. However with online and mail in option I would find agent more of a trouble.

I need couple of tv,s for two rentals. Looking for 55" LED. Normally I tend to buy brand name gear. The prices strangely seemed to have risen. I can buy a basic LG smart tv from places such as homepro. I notice the cheaper brands such as Mi and TLC etc. I also see on Lazada they have what they refer to as B grade. Any advice appreciated. TIA.

Thanks for the valuable update. I'm also waiting on clear/easy path to Vietnam and return back to Thailand.

Happy to be shot down here. I would obtain covid insurance for 60 days. As far as your length of stay, I would put 60 days. When you arrive with your METV you will be stamped in for 60 days.

For a non O obtained in Thailand using an agent would cost 15k (for argument sake). It's an option however you have many options. 6 month stay is doable using many paths. Can be enter TV and do a border bounce (borders will eventually open) Dont discount METV every year. Many ways to visit Thailand for 6 months every year. Your previous path of non O-A was good. Not so much now imo.

Perhaps a misunderstanding. When people obtain a non O both outside and inside of Thailand most often they follow that by obtaining an 12 month extension. After that they will be making their "first 90 day report". That "first report must be made either in person or via mail. In the past cannot be done via online system. Now if the new whiz bang online system can accommodate first time reports then that's great. I'm unaware of that.

I always suggest that anyone trying visa exempt without onward flight to have internet availability on cell so they can step away from check in and book cheapest throw away flight with confirmed payment. Simple but you do need internet.

Interesting. I pre covid flew return DMK to Saigon every month for years. The AirAsia check in at Saigon go straight into my pp to look for visa or reentry permit. Twice (when not busy desk) I have asked check in lady what they are looking for. The answer is what I mentioned above. I always have a paperclip to page with my reentry permit. Anyway over these reoccurring debates on this topic. I prefer post bullet proof stuff rather than individual experiences.

This snippet of email I received from friend that obtained non o volunteering. The info comes from lawyer in Bangkok. Only pass it on as a curiosity. he explained the volunteer visa was a scam roght from the top as it doesnt even derive from immigration or the department of business as the work visa does. it will be interesting to see if i get grief when comes time for retirement visa

Try flying from (for example) Saigon to Thailand visa exempt without onward flight

What's exactly your point. It's always stated as a caveat that some airlines are more relaxed with requirement of onward flight. Experiences range for yours to the complete opposite. "Make big boy decisions". What a hero remark.

Does not explain why they have been issued. That excludes having obtained non o volunteering at some point.

The reentry permit is only needed if you want take a trip out of Thailand and return. If your going to only make one trip in that period you would buy a single entry if 3 + you would buy a multiple.

The visas you used previously are not obtained in Thailand. You have a completely different visa. Your recent extension gives you 12 month permission of stay. Unlike your previous experiences there is no need to exit Thailand during the extension period (12 months). If you wish to exit and return during your permission of stay period, then you buy a reentry permit as per my previous post.

You need to be more clear. What do you currently have by way of permission of stay. Is it an extension to non O based on what? Marriage or retirement. Or do you have a ME visa based on marriage that issues 90 day stamp each time you enter.. Edit: I just noticed your username. You had a thread re problem with you annual extension to non O based on marriage. You have a valid permission of stay. It expiry is on stamp in your pp. If you wish to exit Thailand during that period you will need to obtain a reentry permit. Single 1000 baht. Multiple 3800baht if you wish to protect that Permit. You can obtain reentry permit at immigration office or airport at departure.

You need to exit Thailand every 90 days.. I assume your ME non O is based on marriage. You can obtain a 60 day extension "to visit wife" for every entry.

It will be open. Edit: I was referring to CW. Can't see why the office ground floor level wouldn't be open at MTT.

The office is always available. Sometimes it is unattended. You draw the attention of airport staff and you will be taken care of.

You did a change of address (TM30) in order to do your report at Samui. You then did another change of address when you returned to CM. Obviously next time you will use online or mail if away from where you live.

I have read report similar to yours for CW. Basically io stated next time letter same day. I always obtain letter at CW same day and make small deposit to show activity and update. You can't do letter same day? I realize SCB bank does not have branch there. Many reports of bank letter day previous for CW was ok.

That's interesting. It's my understanding is that it's all about how you entered Thailand. If that was with tourist visa or visa exempt then you could apply for covid extension. If you (for example) had obtained a non O retirement that does not rule you out for covid extensions, provided you did not enter with the Non O.

First up thanks for the report. Quoted you regards that you entered visa exempt. Indeed your experience is how it should be and helpful io given you did not bring along screenshot of hotel TM30. You are entitled to CE. Sounds like that office is one that wears a white hat unlike some others.