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I would much rather be in a section of 'lean mean' men than pumped up muscle bound guys that can lift incredible weights in the gym and then go and eat their huge beef steaks and down their protein drinks in the mess afterwards.

I have seen these guys after 3 weeks in the field on 'rat packs' and without regular sleep, they seem to visibly shrink before your eyes, they have no energy, they become lethargic and get moody whereas the smaller leaner guys tend to cope. There is no way these huge muscle bound guys could have tabbed across the Falklands carrying everything they needed on their backs in the conditions we faced and then fight a battle. In all honesty I think they fare better in Afghan because most of the time the FOB's (forward operating bases) are quite well supplied.

Moving to Vietnam my father in law did a full career with the Thai Army (many years in Special Forces), he weighs about 10 stone wet through and was a scout for the Americans (who he loves to this day), but he does say 'not good soldier, too slow, too much ice cream, too much coke a cola ha ha ha'. I guess some things never change.

My niece has been granted a F1 visa to study in the US, she is not sure of her exact return date to Thailand.

Will there be a problem if she turns up in Washington on a one way ticket.

Many thanks guys.

I am a 59 year old ex soldier (25 years service) and have always kept myself fit. When I arrived here 7 months ago my 72 year old father in law ran me into the ground. He has done it just about every week since.

The number of tourists visiting Thailand will increase approx 50%, compared to last year, despite the GEC and floods and catching a terrorist with bomb-making equipment here, of course it will !

Why not make all of us permanent-residents make weekly border-runs, and double the number of arrivals, whilst they're at it ?

Just the norm for us x soldiers... been doing it since i joined at the age of 16 and still wouldnt trust a woman to iron my clothes..I dont like Tram lines in my shirts

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Just got back from Hua Hin with my first extension, my Bangkok Bank fixed account was accepted.

Nancy I pick it up at 0830hrs tomorrow morning and then straight down to immigration.With regards to your question I will attempt to find out tomorrow.

Here is a sample letter from the Kbank:

This letter is from a time when combined accounts were still allowed but the basics are the same.

opalhort

Thanks for your help everyone, I have found a sample letter and will be taking it into show her this afternoon. I'm sure everything will work out fine.

If you still have a problem go to a different branch.

When You get the letter keep a copy to show next year.

Oh I will,I'm learning fast it's fun living here isn't it

Here is a sample letter from the Kbank:

This letter is from a time when combined accounts were still allowed but the basics are the same.

opalhort

Thanks for your help everyone, I have found a sample letter and will be taking it into show her this afternoon. I'm sure everything will work out fine.

Just phoned my bank manager [bangkok Bank Phetchaburi]to tell her that I would be in tomorrow to collect my letter to prove that my 800000 Baht has been in my account for more than 60 days [my 1st extension]. She informed me that it would take 3 days as she would have to get it from head office.

From all I have read on this site I'm assuming she is wrong and doe's not have a clue what she is talking about,unfortunately as this is my first attempt at getting said letter, neither do I.

I have searched the site and cannot find a sample letter that I can show this woman, can someone please point me in the right direction on this matter. Thanks.

1. Does anyone know a decent mossie repellent I'm using 'Soffell Liquid Spray' at the moment and I'm sure they are attracted by it.

2. I'm in desperate need of a decent stream for the Wales/France game.

Thanks Guys

Wow that was quick, cheers Steve.

I have a Non-Immigrant Multiple entry visa issued in Cardiff. If I do border runs every 90 days it will give me about 15 months, but can I, if I choose apply for a 12 month extension based on retirement before this visa expires, assuming of course that my 800000 baht has seasoned.

Thanks in advance

That's brilliant thanks guys.

I will be moving to Thailand on a non imm O based on retirement early next month. I do not have a Thai bank account at the moment. Is it OK for me to SWIFT

800,000 baht into my Thai wifes account, open an account in my name when I arrive and then transfer the money into it or do I have to transfer the money

into an account in my name direct.Thanks.