problemfarang

10 hours ago, Pouatchee said:

I tried to get a Thai 'chang' to do it but he applied so much putty (see poh) that I got rid of him and ended up doing it myself. The problem here is that to cover a small bump or dent they over apply bundo and within 3-5 years your bundo --> putty ends up peeling off. Thais really have no skills in this trade. My ex-wife had her truck painted at the best shop in the province and it peeled off in less than 2 years. Good luck, your going to need it. Just make sure you tell them to go lightly with the putty no matter who you choose.

sorry wrong reply

13 minutes ago, DezLez said:

So why is it called a COVID extension if it has nothing to do with COVID STOPPING them from leaving Thailand and entering their country?

 

 

Tbh i really dont know the real reason of this covid visa. But i know at first it created for the people who cannot fly back to home. Because there were no flights and all borders were closed. 

So im with you. I think its for covid.. 

Hi, im in nonthaburi area.

i painted my car (ford focus, moon silver color) to a place which was suggested by a friend of mine. I never painted a car before but i tried to found out what things i should be aware and the most common thing was people keep saying it wont be the same color for sure because nothing can be as the factory paint. And i will see the difference and it will make me annoy. 

Well, i went to this place. waited for 10 days (paint and some scratches like that). I had mostly sun burn. YOU CANNOT BELIEVE the job they did and for a really reasonable price. I have 1 car detail expert and even he thought i painted it at ford factory. They did a great job and i highly recommend them. And when my friend tested the paint with some kind of instrument the reading were great almost original paint quality. 

If you are interested direct message me. 

I bought a new mazda cx 30 almost 10 months ago, i waited for 4 days to get it. I know its not the answer you want because its different brand but might give you some ideas.

If no re-entry visa when leaving Thailand, you already lost your visa, cancelled automatically. So you have no visa at the moment. 

On 7/21/2022 at 8:07 AM, sometimewoodworker said:

The covid extension as mentioned could be extended again. But there is no guarantee. So they are doing due diligence in reminding you that you may not get a further extension.

i think the most realistic and best answer to this post.. I dont understand why people are still trying to use covid extension thing!? i do believe almost all countries are opened and there are many flights. So, i cannot understand why one still want to use the visa but not go back to his own country.. The only reason i can think of is the home country has more covid cases or more dangerous than thailand. If so im ok with that, but if this is another abusing the system thing.. im against it

OP, 

if it is 1 or 2 times.. its most likely no problem as @DrJack54mentioned also. I had 2 time overstay on my passport and non issues so far. I think this is the answer you need.

But as @BritTim mentioned if this becomes a habit and often thing, there will be some issues soon or later. I had a friend with serious amount of overstays just because he was lazy to do his runs finally rejected from Vientiane for getting a visa, and they told him to go back to his country and try the Thai embassy there. But of course i dont know the exact number, i believe he had more than 10 times overstay. Not for long days, probably 3-4 days.

21 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

A appointment is not mandatory. He can walk in and get a queue number.

Thanks

Hi,

I tried to find an answer to my questions but couldnt find it. So im sorry if there is but i couldnt see it.

My friend is a teacher at university. He will extend his NON-B for the first time. His university is in Bangkok area, but home is in Nonthaburi. On the documents provided to him says To Chang Wattana immigration. It seems in the immigration appointment website only IT square immigration (not mentioning the type of visa though, only says visa extension, so not sure if a university teacher can extend or not)  and CW immigration accepts visa extensions (here the only option is business extension though). So he needs to go to a website to take an appointment. From here:

https://www.immigration.go.th/?page_id=20131

you need to choose date and time. Well for july all days are already fully booked and cannot choose a day. And August is also almost about to fully booked. There are some branch lists there such as IT square, Chamcuri square and even 2 bigC in some area. IT square has the date he really wants. 

- Is it possible to extend the visa in any other branches? On the web site for IT square branch says extension of visa/lost passport/lost TM6. Can use this one even though university documents addressed to Chang Wattana immigration or should  correct it to IT square immigration?

https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/[email protected]/bookings/

- If the answer is yes, how to use booking? i mean i know they will send a confirmation email, need to print the attachment. BUT his biggest question is when he goes there just go to the booked counter number and tell them i have appointment ignoring other people waiting there without booking? just like that? is there a queue for the appointment also? or must do something before just move to the booked counter. 

- if the answer is no, can he just go to CW or IT square and wait for hours if no have an appointment?

- is there any ATK test or other things there i should to do or know before going?

- also is the check list correct:

copy of passport / copy of work permit / copy of his university degrees/ 2 photo for the form / fill the extension form / 1900 baht / documents from the university... thats all?

any advice, suggestions are most welcome.

thank you

1 hour ago, JerseytoBKK said:

Unfortunately, I didn't go 2 weeks ago like I should have and my extension expires in 2 days.

sorry to hear waht happened to you... but i think there is no one to  blame from thai side... 

i hope you can solve the problem and get your visa and the extension soon

good luck... 

PS: did you tell BB about the situation and they can make it faster?

On 6/29/2022 at 3:26 AM, OJAS said:

IMHO it is also the responsibility of those issuing replacement passports back in our home countries to ensure that we are in receipt of these with the minimum delay - a basic task in which those incompetent clowns in HMPO appear to be sadly lacking in fulfilling  in the case of UK passports, which, I think, is what the OP is alluding to.

 

with all respect to your opinion i dont agree. its your passport, your responsibility. Why other people must do their normal work harder or in a rush just because someone is lazy to do things on time? Then everyone would change their passport on the last day..  can you imagine the confusion! Imagine you are at working a office and someone comes in (almost everyday) and says ohh im in a hurry please stop what you are doing and do mine pls.. 

On 6/29/2022 at 7:50 AM, Andycoops said:

So you consider 5 months a reasonable period ahead of time then.

I don't and consider it a disgrace.

BTW my passport doesn't expire for another 2 years. 

I was asking a legitimate question of the consul/embassy on behalf of others whom I have discussed the subject with as we fund the so called service through our income taxes.

well if you consider many country wants you have a min 6 month valid passport.. i wouldnt say its a stupid idea as you think... 

1 minute ago, DrJack54 said:

Could be as simple as online banking and wife has those details. 

 

good one. just download mobile app

2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

If used for extension purposes the joint account would not be an option

i see... so can he talk to the bank and appoint someone for his account after dead? i remember one of my friends did soemthing like that

Best option is download mobile app as suggested above

On 7/16/2022 at 12:41 PM, transam said:

Is that covered car park near the bridge still operating.....?

yes. but more expensive now

45 minutes ago, FriendlyFarang said:

I don't see this on the list, which point is it?

 

No need to be in the list. You are not doing the purpose of the visa.

Back to topic,

First of all everyone must know that you can be denied to entry even you have a visa at the border for a reason. Reasons for thailand already listed.

But one of the reasons is abusing your visa. This includes non-o multi too. I know many people say i have the visa so they must let me in. Well the answer is actually, no. First of all the visa is given to you so you can extend it. That simple. If you use your non-o multi for 5 years thats abusing the system and they will not let you do it. You need to think objective on this one and with a clear mind. 

Same thing is for the tourist visa. If someone simply trying to live in thailand with a tr visa, well its abusing again.

I also think it is not fair for the people who are trying or doing hard to extend their visas. So i totally support IO with this one. 

So in my opinion there is no illegaly deny. Its just IO relized what you are trying to do and stopping you. Every country in the world (UK is the leading) do the same thing. Actually if you ask me thailand is very soft doing this and very kind. Tolarate you in many cases. 

there are some nice places near the river. nice esan food and nice view

1 hour ago, Brian Nose said:

Actually,  I did a little research and ecommerce is eligible for BOI promotion which means a foreigner can own the business 100% and no need for Thai employees.

 

https://thailawyers.com/thailand-boi-promotion-for-e-commerce/

i thought you need at least 2 thai

with 40 million baht, i would open a construction or restaurant business. i would build a house with a swimming pool and a great garden and other things. I would build it in my construction work land area so it would count the business asset. So i can own it and live in it freely. I would do the same thing for the restaurant. With the rest of my 40mil i would buy a nice car and name it under my business so there will be no legal issues. i would put the rest of the money into the bank. 

i think better than buying a 1600 square meter land.

20 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

Yes

 

He may need to let the school know he will be doing some part time work.

thnx

3 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

That is not correct.

It is possible to work for another company if you have a existing work permit (new rule since 2018).

Before 2018 it was possible with consent from your existing employer.

So do you mean someone can have more than 1 work? So OP is working at a school and can work in another school too using the first school work permit regarding to the new law from 2018? If so, thats too good to be true

Thnx for the answer