SiamAndy

Based on the current Census stats and the Department of State stats only 48.07% of Americans have passports, that leaves a lot of Americans who can't leave the country legally. I'm sure for many, they prefer to stick with what they know and are creatures of habit. Thus they stay where they are, even though they may have better options abroad.

The result will unfortunately be higher inflation for Thais, Expats, and Tourists for the next few years.

They gave out massive amounts of dollars in the United States during the shutdown and it led to the inflation problems there. It should be noted that inflation is still a major problem in the States due the handouts.

I know of someone on the Self defense visa, they haven't had issues as of yet.

In addition to student language visa, there is also a 1 year self defense visa.

Can the bank letter also be up to 1 week old or does it have to be the day of the application?

Thanks, Someone I know recently mentioned that CM asks for the 12 month bank statements as well as the bank letter. I heard BK Bank needs several days to get the statements as well.

Chiang Mai Immigration Office

@ubonjoe@DrJack54 To get the 12 month Non Imm O extension based on retirement, do I need to get a 1 year bank statement from the bank? This would be in addition to the bank letter stating the amount of money in the bank. Do I need to get the bank book updated the day of application as well? Thanks for your guidance!

A question please for @ubonjoe or @DrJack54, I just got my 90 Day Non Imm O based on retirement from the Chiang Mai office. they told me I can apply for the 12 month extension up to 45 days before expiration of this current 90 day Non Imm O. If I apply 45 days before, will I get the 12 month on the same day that I apply or would they make me come back on another day to get the stamp? Asking as I have a flight out very soon afterwards. Thanks for any guidance that you can provide.

Prawit is the best candidate for PM as he'll be hands off and sleep through his term. We've seen the disaster that Prayut has been and Anutin's flip flop decisions as Health Minister thus far demonstrates his poor leadership abilities.

Vatican City

I hope those in Thailand won't mistake Japanese/Korean/Taiwanese and other Asian tourists in TL for Chinese tourists.

Sigh, another year of flip flop decisions by the Thai government. T.I.T. ????

Isn't medical tourism in India more competitive in pricing?

Too much Yaba daba doo for those monks.

What antivirals are available in Thailand? Is it the one that Merck makes, Molnupiravir?

Do you know if the Dr and Receptionist speak English?

Maybe some Som Tam ????

Can anyone recommend a good ophthalmologist in Chiang Mai? I want to have a thorough eye exam and glaucoma test. Thanks very much!

I think he is looking for this Hospital Dood:

How is your hip now? Recovered and ready to fly?

I went to that barber once years ago. Horrible experience. Showed the barber a picture and he said Chai and ok. Ended up just shaving my head to a complete buzz cut. Never again!

My electric bill just went up 62% in the west.