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This is the third time I've applied for an e-visa via the Rome embassy. The first two applications were successful. I may well have made a mistake this time round. I'll contact the embassy as suggested.

I haven't been able to find an answerable email.

Airlines almost always ask me to show them an onward ticket within 30 days if I opt for visa exempt. I know you can get onward flight tickets that are cancelled for around $15, but I'm not averse to spending a few days in Singapore.

What niggles me is being unable to get any feedback on why the application was cancelled.

I plan to visit Thailand for 43 days. My plan B is to spend a few days in Singapore in the middle of this period and use visa exempt entries. Without knowing why the application was cancelled, I won't apply again for a 60-day visa, partly because time is running short ahead of my trip.

I do visit Thailand often, but always arriving by air from Italy, and never using back-to-back entries, so I don't think the application could have been cancelled because I spend too much time in the country. 

I received a no-reply email telling me that my 60-day visa application has been cancelled. On the e-visa website I can't find any way to find out why. Any ideas on how to get this information?

The application was submitted to the Thai Embassy in Rome as I'm an Italian resident.

There are a couple of traditional barber shops half way up Suthep Road, on the same side as Wat Suan Dok. One of them has female barbers.

The Pattern Boutique Hotel in Thonburi has monthly rates. I paid 9,500 a month last November.

Comfortable place 10 minutes walk from the Skytrain.

Any ideas when this will be approved?

Presumably air pollution.

Thanks for your reply. Union Science on Suthep Road does not sell it. My friend managed to find a company in Bangkok that will deliver it.

Rentokil sent someone to inspect who took away samples of the insect. After a couple of days they said they were unable to identify it and offered a 10,000 baht package, which as drtreelove says is probably not a good idea without targeting a specific pest.They also suggested she could carry on dealing with the problem by herself. I think the fact that she lives in a condo may mean they prefer not to deal with any potential issues regarding future infestations that might come in from neighbouring rooms.

I'm not in Thailand at the moment so I haven't seen these insects myself.

My friend has managed to find some diatomaceous earth that will be delivered from Bangkok. If indeed they are chiggers, this might well help. Let's hope so.

Does anyone know where to get food grade diatomaceous earth in Chiang Mai?

Here's an update on this situation. After applying Chaindrite a few times, and thoroughly cleaning with a vacuum cleaner and washing clothes in batches my friend is still plagued by insects, although their numbers have declined.

She contacted Rentokil, who came to inspect and took away samples of the insects. They have said they cannot identify the insect, which seems rather strange. However, they have offered her a 10,000-baht package which I believe involves three or four spray treatments, of which at least the first would necessitate vacating the room overnight. Is it worth going ahead with such a treatment if they can't identify the insects?

She also contacted CNX Pest Control, but they said they couldn't help and told her to ask a cleaning company. Maybe they only deal with people who live in houses and not those who live in rooms in a condo.

Regarding Dellboy218's suggestion to use diatomaceous earth, does anyone know where this product can found in Chiang Mai?

Thanks once again to everyone who has made suggestions on this thread.

I don't think they're ants. They may be red bugs, aka chiggers.

My friend used Chaindrite as suggested by steven100. Despite finding a lot of dead bugs 5 hours after the spraying, she says they are still coming into her room a couple of days later. They are entering via the terrace, which is underneath the roof of the building.

I'm wondering if it's best for her to repeat the spray treatment, or as drtreelove says, call in a professional to identify the bug and its entry route into her room.

My friend has informed the owner of the condo building, but no other tenant has reported the same problem. I imagine that this type of infestation could spread from one room to another in this kind of high-density condo, so at some point it would become a problem for the whole building if it's not dealt with effectively.

I'd appreciate any other thoughts anyone may have.

Magic Com Service on 3rd floor in Pantip Plaza, Chiang Mai. The guy is competent and apparently speaks some English.

Thanks everyone for your replies.

I assume this product is widely available. Where would be a good place for her to get it in Chiang Mai?

What's the best way to deal with a bug infestation in Chiang Mai? Any companies or municipal departments that might provide this service?

Apparently the bugs are tiny red critters, and have come into my friend's small condo room from her terrace. They are biting her, but they don't sound like bed bugs, which I believe are brown and leave telltale evidence on bedsheets.

A company has quoted her 8,000 baht to deal with this problem. Sounds a bit steep to me.

Any ideas anyone?

Thanks for your replies. I'll see if Expedia keep their promise to secure a refund.

I had flights from Rome to Chiang Mai in May cancelled due to Covid-19. I bought the ticket through Expedia who have assured me that it will be refunded by the airline. As Thai Airways has now filed for bankruptcy, what are the chances of still getting this refund?

Maybe it's because you're going to the airport. Same thing happened to me with Uber a couple of years ago.

2 hours ago, zhounan said:

Can I ask you the amount of money transferable using TransferWise without having issues with the bank in Italy?

I will open a bank account soon, now I'm trying to collect some information particularly from State-owned banks.

 

I'm italian too.

I no longer live in Thailand and only transfer small amounts occasionally when I visit Thailand. I have no idea what the limits are for the Bank of Italy.

I'm not Italian, although I am an Italian resident.

No problems with TransferWise. I send money from my Italian bank account to my Siam Commercial Bank account, which doesn't charge any commission for such transactions.

Can't answer the other part of your question.

Breathing in clean air

In a cold distant elsewhere.

Still wish I was there.