Jaxxper

I use Bolt a couple of times a week. 95% of the time it’s fine. Occasionally I get a driver that wants more than the quoted App fare. I just cancel the ride and send negative feedback to the Bolt people. It’s not the extra Baht they are looking for it’s the principle of the thing. If you don’t want to drive at the App rates then don’t become a Bolt driver! I always give the driver a tip on top as they do provide a good alternate to the regular metered taxis.

I might have two 33Ml beers and drive , but that’s it. Any more and I’ll get a taxi. Not worth the problems if there’s an issue, even if it’s not your fault.

I do my immigration business at Jomtien, and from memory they wanted a 12 month statement first time about 4 “O”visa extensions ago. I thought at the time it was because I’d changed the passbook due to the one I had at the previous renewal being full. As a precaution though I now always get one with my letter required from the bank. IO seem happy with that. For Thb 100 it’s not worth having the dialogue with immigration, so I just include it with the passbook photocopies they want.

It’s confusing to say the least. I think it also depends like many of these admin things what office you are at.

An agent quoted 4-6 weeks. Seems in line with what info you have.

Yes, you can use cards now or indeed cash.

At my local office they charge 300 for a Residence certificate, and have always refused to give a receipt for the service, although someone on Pattaya Oracle assured me getting a receipt from that same office was absolutely no problem.

If you are unsure just ask ! Many girls will appreciate that gesture. Don’t take them for granted.

Certainly in some offices you can do your 90 day up to 7 days late. Immigration at exit port will not check your 90 day report docket anyway, so you’re good to leave without doing it on day 94.

Our daughter worked in the US on a travel and work programme visa during university summer break. She indicated there, any breakages, dropped meals etc had to be paid for by the employee. I was stunned that happened in the US. I'm assuming it would be the same for dine and dash incidents.

Yes, certainly with SCB. One passbook, two ATM cards.

I think this is just scaremongering. Each individuals tax position is specific to them. I agree you’ve got to pay tax somewhere, but not be taxed on money you’ve already been taxed on. I’m sure the requirements will be made clear as the tax filing date approaches. I don’t think the time for drastic moves is here yet. Just my view.

Must be a full moon….brings them all out !! 🤣🤣🤣

So I trotted off to Soi 5 to update my TM 30 after a return from China about 6 weeks ago. The officer explained that if my visa status was the same and I resided at the same address in Thailand there was no need to update the TM30 after return from overseas. I’ve since extended my permission to stay and there were no problems. its obviously in the agents best interest financially to update the TM30 every time you return.

I reported to Jomtien 4 weeks ago to update my TM 30 after a trip out of Thailand. The officer said there was no need issue I was returning to the same address and hadn’t changed visa type. Again, I think that the agent in the original posters case was just trying to increase their revenue stream. I don’t know how CW deal with that, but I’d check at the IO that is being used. P.S. Thb 1,000 sounds like a lot of money for a TM 30.