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I'm looking to do a TV in HCMC. Anyone here who might know 1) e-booking system as for Hanoi 2) The document requirements? I'm living of my investments, which are substantial, but I can't produce a employee/work cert.

Hi, I stumbled upon Thailand's main immigration website which in turn had a banner for "E-Extension" at https://thaiextension.vfsevisa.com/ This seems extremely convenient, and my gut feeling is then that this doesn't work. Any knowledge here?

I have a friend that was successful returning ~120k thb via the Police from a fraudulent visa Agent: documents provided to show proof of fraud was, among other things, chats and proof of transfer. With that said, when things "are clear" it's not that the entire country is lawless. However, when it comes to "loan" it's very difficult to take the anglo-saxon approach i.e. commonwealth law. She will probably argue, and win, that it was a gift, a semi-gift or another type of understanding. She might even argue that you got repaid in other means. If you were Thai, meaning that other Thais would put you in the same standing, you could of course try public shaming and scolding - to get it back. However, as you've probably figured out by now, we're not at the same social standing as Thais and if you would publicly scold her; her friends and family would most certainly only high-five her for her success.

Excellent feedback from you all, I'm very grateful. After doing some proper reflection of my driving history (+90% rides are <15min) I've decided that a +300cc makes little sense (but, probably a lot of fun....). It's either a new/another Aerox or PCX or ADV or Nmax.

The notion that Thailand only wants triple AAA tourists is unachievable at the moment, and TAT knows it (hence no material policy to expel "the backpackers"). the Disneylands, the Universal Parks, the world class medical services, the Casino's are located in Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong and Macau; not Thailand. Furthermore, I would argue that luxury travel probably never will work in Thailand as the population is simply too large: there isn't much employment in a $35 000 LVMH bag purchase; but a lot of employment in 4 students splashing $4000 each in 14 days of traveling. If they can find another sector to employ 11-15% of GDP, sure (but we're not there, not even close). As we can see from the stats that I provide below, Thailand is very far off from "not needing international tourism" as @nigelforbesargued earlier. Adjacent countries are increasing the distance compared to Thailand. Thailand was very successful (relatively speaking) becoming an auto and auto part manufacturer for the ICE car industry (especially Japanese brands). I doubt they will be able to repeat that in this current and next EV cycle. Finally, @nigelforbes, you were trying to correct me when I said that Tourism services was a great export; that tourism is a bucket of its own and has nothing to do with export of services. I used the word services because that's how the The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) categorize it itself.

Exactly, tourism is a highly cash generative export (of services). Imagine all the people you see at the immigration queue at the airport. Now image +30-100k thb signs over each and everyone's head; and then multiply with the tens of millions arriving per year. The absolute nonsense by Boomers, who received their retirement non-im status, <deleted>ting on younger tourists holds no grasp in reality. It's just pure low-testo bitterness.

How about tomorrow monday 26th? Should be open, I guess.

Hi, Do I need to do a new TM30 after a visa exempt border entry? I guess so, but I just want to make clear. My ambition is to extend with 30 days later.

Any particular reasons as to why? (Genuinely asking, not arguing)

Thanks for the update. Please report back after the trip, as I need to do one late december as well. Bless!

Hi guys, I'm coming from an Aerox ABS and I'm leaning towards a Forza350, but ADV350 and Xmax300 also look tempting. What would be your choice? I don't do very long drives, and the roads I'm driving are somewhat OK.

Great! I'll contact Asia City Motors. Perhaps not to your knowledge, so I'm asking in general: can I do service/check-ups at all Honda branches once I become a owner; or is it more 'troublesome' to go outside of the branch were I bought it? (guarantees and such)

Thanks, wasn't familiar. Do you have any specific name branches in Sattahip? I Googled and discovered Mityon there as well, perhaps same "fixing" as Pattaya?

Hi guys, 1) I'm about to buy a new Honda Forza 350 and I noticed there's a dozen (or so) Honda branches in Pattaya. Is there any particular branch you heard good about (or vice versa). 2) As a first time buyer of a completely new vehicle, is there anything you would recommend me doing/not doing (i.e. perhaps something you wish you knew when you bought your first new bike). Thanks ????

That's a good recommendation, actually. I didn't see the upgrade availability. Have to admit, 600k is not out of the question for 5 years peace of mind.

Somewhat of topic (delete if I'm overreaching): Is there a website/marketplace that have many ads of Thai Elite for sell? (2nd hand).

Thanks! Good to hear. I remember back in 2019 immigration queues was almost unbearably long, too.

Hi fellas, I'm on a STV ending soon, and I wasn't able to do any extensions i.e. 3 month of use. Would you think I face IM-troubles if I do only a 2-night stay in Vietnam, and come back? Background: My new METV was approved via the e-visa system although I'm still in Thailand.

Hi guys, On a METV application we need to state incoming flight #nr and also attach the ticket as an PDF. I'm thinking of making a small detour before entering Thailand i.e. not only another Airline but also another "country" of origin. Would that mess things up at Immigration? This is regarding to my first entry. One could argue it's important as they wan't the data in two places. On the other hand, the nature of METV is that I will enter the country later on from different places; and that doesn't need to be stated in my application.

Hi, I'm below 40 and I see myself traveling to Thailand the next 5-10 years. I'm not looking for any other benefits than a visa to stay in the country for a minimum 1 year at a time. Lots of options. Which one would you recommend? https://eliteprivilege.org/

Hi, I'm contemplating doing a "visa run" to HCMC next week. I'm from Finland and, at least before in 2019, I was able to enter without any fee (Visa on Arrival/Visa Exempt). - Any changes to Visa rules? - Any Covid19 requirements to enter?

You forgot... Bitcoin -15% in 30 days.

Here we go: The US calls for "Game-changing regulation" in Crypto. Taking the same stand as India, China & Japan. https://www.forbes.com/sites/billybambrough/2022/11/20/joe-biden-leads-critical-call-for-game-changing-global-bitcoin-and-crypto-rules-after-shock-ftx-collapse/?sh=12ca7167f170 Bitcoin is down -15% in USD in only one month. It will continue down.

Bitcoin keeps falling today (as it did yesterday, and the day before) and even more crypto-exchanges are exploding in realtime. People are starting to realize it's all a ponzi. Be safe and stay out of made-up internet-money. https://www.forbes.com/sites/billybambrough/2022/11/13/stay-away-binance-ceo-issues-serious-warning-over-another-crypto-exchange-after-ftx-collapse-crashed-the-price-of-bitcoin-and-ethereum/?sh=150c4798793a