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Well, my cave doesn't have black smoke, so how can I know?

"You’re likely to see a fax machine in old organizations such as government-established departments that are hellbent on sticking with their traditional ways of working." Is it that simple, just old fashioned? NO. Many organizations use fax becuse it's very secure that a basic attachment to a basic e.mail including gmail. A fax sends the the data which makes up a message/photo/drawings etc., direct to a nominated tel. no, not through countless processes. E.mail is basically quite insecure. If I type a name into the Google Chrome search box it will quite possibly respond with e.mails sent in the past linked in some way to the name I inserted. And If e.mails do come up on that seach that could well include any attachments including attachments that the sender/receiver of the e.mail were hoping would be kept confidential. They aren't. But perhaps of recent times Google has reworked the confidentiality of g.mail, I haven't noticed if they have.

Yep, very good analysis; 'wheels that stick out generate black smoke'.

Do you have travel/health Insurance which covers this situation? Suggest call and check if hospital will accept your travel/health insurance (if you have it). If not, check prices first.

" ...anyway allmost every corner is covered by CCTV so the choice is yours." Keeping in mind of course that in many locations many cameras / banks of cameras are fake, not connected to anything, broken and never fixed...

There must be an 'out' clause in the contract of employment. It would be highly illegal to demand someone to perform any work. This would be seen by the court similar to slave labour therefore illegal. this subject is based on one of the tenants of human rights - the right to come and go as one pleases.

Old friend lived in Pattaya, now deceased, always flew same airline to/from family in New York City to Suvarnabhumi. Always used same airline because he was registered with them for special deal buying 2 seats. But he would never reveal the airline name.

"The only additional official fee is for re-entry permits (1,000 a time for single re-entry permits and 3,800 for each multiple re-entry permit valid until your next extension). " Do Elite holders need Exit/Re-entry stamps?

Actually not that expensive. Ten years ago we had many multi coloured banners printed at the old Pantip plaza for son's uni football team. Good quality, permanent printing on heavy plastic. Printed from a PowerPoint slide. About 220Baht each.

True but one of his buddies has the 20 yr Elite, he's based in Roi Et and he gets a call regularly from the Elite admin folks reminding/helping him to complete the extension.

Thanks for all the valuable responses to this thread. I've just noticed the post just above from BritTim, which in fact answers most of my post just below. I guess these 2 posts were in process at the same time. Thanks.

Point taken however the gentleman involved is becoming quite concerned that he might do something wrong / forget / be late to extend if he does it year by year. Whereas (in his belief) a 20 year Elite would aleviate these concerns. He's also just asked me if it's true that 20 year Elite holders still have to do 90 days reports and he's asked whether online reporting is now more reliable? And considering his lack of computer skills whether he could pay an agent to do this? One other concern he has is whether 20 year elite holders need an exit/re-entry stamp every time they leave/re-enter Thailand?

Thanks for aal of that. So I guess that means the 20 year Elite cad (if approved) is actually an extension of an existing visa. I guess that could be a visa on arrival (e.g. from Australia) or could be a visa linked to holding a work permit. However from what I can see work would need to cease on receiving the Elite card. Is that correct?

Just asking for a friend. (I have PR, 25 years, so personally I have no need for the Elite card). An old friend, no confidence to use e.mail etc., is looking for some further details re the Elite 20 year - 1Million Baht visa. If you are knowledgebale re this card can you please share some answers to his questions: 1. To get the 20 year card is there a maximum age to apply? 2. What is the requirment re cash held in a Thai bank account? Is it 800,000Baht like many other visas? If yes is the requirement to have 800 in the bank meaning on the date of applying? And what about after the card is issued? 3. Is there any requirement for a minimum level of continuing monthly/yearly income after the card is issued? E.g. 80,000Baht per month. 4. When the 20 years has expired can it be extended for say 1 yr, 3 yrs, 5 yrs, 10 yrs? 5. Is there any Thai language test? 6. Is there any restriction on where the foreigner can live in Thailand afer the card is issued (Further, the gentleman who is asking has been told by his cronies it's only available to foreigners living in Bkk, Pattay, Phuket, Chiang Mai, but I'm doubting this is true). 7. Do applicants have to be quallified in a serious profession? 8. Is there are requirment to own a condo in own name? Any other valuable points you can offer much appreciated. Thanks.

I've had Thai PR for 25 years. Perhaps the first time after I got my PR book I joined the foreigners line to depart Thailand. A roving Immigration officer noticed my dark blue PR book and quickly/pleasantly approached me and took me to a nearby Thai passports line. In good English she said 'please always join one of the Thai passport lines .........'. I've since always done that. A couple of times Thai people in the line have got my attention and pointed to the foreigners lined up. I showed my (closed) dark blue PR book, and they instantly withdrew. Did they know what PR means? Very doubtful.

Ours is from Makro, about 1,000Baht several years ago, basically a very big glass bowl with the fan and element fitted into a glass lid. It's the same principle. My son used it to cook BBQ when friends come around. Works well, quick too for: beef, pork chicken, sausages and roast veggies/chips. Friend in CM owns a small coffe shop/bakery, in her unseen back room she uses 2 of the above to quickly cook medium size cakes, cupcakes quiches, etc. Many batches every day as needed. Fast clean up.

Oh heaven forbid he stepped outside the changwat boundaries, a royal commission needed on that item.

Send a guide otherwise the Americans will get lost.

Oh no, heaven will fall in, the end of the world as we know it! We'll all be dead and buried! But hang on what if he meets a boy?

Agree, religion (any religion) should not be forced on anybody and that extends to legal decisions / laws being based on religion, in this case the Christian religion which already has a very scaly track record, and is based on unbelievable tenants like virgin birth, and more.

But it shouldn't be like that.

There's another point. How many potential tourists do days of research about the local politics, police activities etc., etc? I suggest the answer is less than 1%. Bottom line - friends had a holiday in Thailand / lots of TV adverts to visit Thailand, let's go.

"Yes, cause the vision and reaction time of a 17 y/o is exactly the same as someone that's 73. " Irelevant and off topic. The cables should be strongly secured and high enough that such accidents can't happen. No other point is relevant!

But Pornhub is blocked using standard internet connections.