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Ignore it. Reentry sets the counter to zero.

Certainly at Jomtien immigration they don't care where the money was sourced from.

We spent 3 years in the US and Indonesia, and left our accounts open in Thailand. No problem except an ATM card expired.

I belong to one of the expat clubs in Pattaya. Really eclectic group of people from carpet fitters to engineers to Doctors. i find it a benefit because of the following: 1. Meet new expats 2. Get to hear some interesting presentations 3. Get discounted breakfasts 4. Learn from tribal knowledge of the group 5. See interesting articles on the news letter about immigration, expat taxes and recommended vendors and service providers. 6. Book and DVD library For the annual membership of Thb 500 it in my opinion is worth being part of that community.(certainly get that back in club discounts every year) just my view. Try it where you are, you might like it.

I feel for him, but how daft can people be. It was never an altercation he was going to win whether he was right or wrong, so he should have just moved to another location. Not saying the violence was appropriate, but really, how did he think the outcome would have ended.

I use Kasikorn for my immigration paperwork and certainly in Pattaya the various Kasikorn branches know exactly what the immigration office wants. They give me a letter every year and a statement through the previous day ( on demand). Immigration is always satisfied with what I give them. You don’t say which office you’re using, but as long as it’s got all the info immigration want I don’t think it’ll be an issue.

If the passenger felt that they needed to complain, they should have done so on a more private forum…personal letter to Thai Airways maybe, and not on a public forum. I guess the frustration of the deviation was too much for them. When we travel by any means we put our faith in the vehicle operators and their experience, training and procedures. If the plane had continued to the original destination and met with an incident I’m sure there would have been more complaints. The reaction to sue the passenger I do think is OTT too. Not a good popularity builder for an airline trying to recover its business position. Just my view.

You need to have a will for each jurisdiction in which you have assets.

Last time when my Thai wife and I came through, the Marshalls encouraged me to go through the Thai lines.

How ever this situation built up to this, people need to recognise that in General Bolt provide a great service at a very low price. If assaults on drivers continue either the rates will go up or there will be less drivers or possibly both. Hope the driver is ok. Don’t know what people are thinking.

So, I’ll just buy mine at Heathrow. No revenue taxed or otherwise for Thailand. !!

People can guess, but that’s all it will be, a guess. I wouldn’t worry about it until next year, or whenever there are firm guidelines established by the Thai revenue people. Just remember every bodies situation is different.

My plan was to keep a property in my home country. Lots of benefits that outweigh the negatives, for someone who has emigrated and wants to keep a foothold in their home country. I don’t think burning bridges is a savvy plan. Just my thoughts, but I’m sure many will have an opposite view.

We put up lights, but they are really for the new year.

The Pattaya City Expat club web site has an area where some assisted living places have been listed.( I think with pricing schedules also). It’s worth a visit to the site, just to see what’s available around the Pattaya area.

Two years ago I had one in Bangkok Pattaya hospital. Including Dr fees etc it was Thb 18k.

There is a warehouse type building at the back of Marina Mall/ Big C. They have oodles of crockery/cutlery/mugs/glasses etc all sold as singles. Worth a mooch around there.

So I would have thought that once the marriage is dissolved, so is the extension due to marriage. I Don't think immigration would pick it up, but technically I think you might be on overstay, which if it does come to their attention will cause you big problems, particularly if you want to return to Thailand.

I think it is highly unlikely that she will go to the police. This happened 4 months ago. Why not sooner? I think you’re ok. Just block her on social networks and telephone. She’ll soon get fed up and go and look for another potential victim, …..oh sorry, boyfriend. Hope it all turns out good.

I believe you have to do it in person. I think that’s the regulations from all Thai banks. (In fact it’s apparently getting more onerous to open one even in person. Many banks are asking for a work permit or at least long term visa/ extensions so I understand). As an option could you send directly to him or his guardian ? Just a thought .

The UK visa process is quite simple. The key thing is to be very transparent on the application. It’s an on line application that needs a visit by the applicants to BKK for bio data ( not sure about the 3 year old). The online application gives you the option to pre load the support documentation, and as I say the key is being totally honest. What they will be looking for is evidence that your GF will return to Thailand. Good luck with your application. I think you can apply up-to 3 months in advance of the planned trip.

Don’t go on a Monday or Friday or right after a public holiday. I got one a few weeks back mid week and the process from arriving to leaving with the stamp was about 20 minutes. About 1:30 seems to be a good time to arrive.

The beverage must have had some bite to it !!????

Some years ago in Pattaya, there was my wife and our next door neighbour. That did the trick. No witnesses required for the pink ID card from memory. I’d check with the Amphur just to make sure the rules haven't changed. Bit off topic, but I find the card useful for hotel check ins, and the book for immigration. good luck with your application.

I deal with Jomtien, and they don’t care who takes the papers they require down to them. They don’t want a bank statement, just copies from your bank book going back three months with the account book front page showing account details, and the relevant copies from your passport of last extension applied for etc etc. who ever goes, take the originals with you. It’s a really quick process.